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Foord’s
My Great Great Grandmother, was Phoebe Foord, she was born in Ashburnham. She married a John Chapman. She came from quite a large family. I believe there are Foord’s in Ninfield. I would love to speak with anyone, who has a connection with Phoebe Foord. … read more
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Saving Ninfield from the Builders
I back the people of Ninfield for no new houses to being built in this lovely village plus no new built near your wonderful and in the lovely countryside surrounding your your lovely village. Thank You. Kind Regards Lee. Mr L Luckham. … read more
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SS Abukir 1940
With reference to enquiries regarding both Albert Percy Whiteman and Victor Davey, I believe I may have some helpful information for you both. From further internet research, I can definit6ely confirm that Albert Percy Whiteman was a member of No 3 British Air Mission to Belgium. He is identified as being aboard the SS Aboukir … read more
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Ninfield Local History Group
I can see that there are quite a few “Ninfielders” scattered around, so perhaps we might be able to put you in touch with those still in the village who aren’t on this Message Board? I think this is a much underused access point, so at least you won’t be sending messages in a bottle … read more
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James Osborne
James Osborne, wild life artist and printmaker, was born in Ninfield in 1907. We possess a large collection of his works and are wanting to discover more about his life. Can anyone help? Peter and Victoria Wigan. … read more
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Kamala and Michael Williamson
Hi there I’m trying to locate a Kamala & Michael Williamson, my late step father (Trevor O’Loughlin) was Kamala’s half brother. He lost contact with his mother (Sylvia) many years ago, it was always a wish to find his family, I’d love to be able to do that for him. Kamala has many living relatives … read more
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Old Books
Does anyone have a copy of Ninfield in the Ninties by Mr.Ridel the schoolmaster. Would be much appreciated as I am doing my family history in Ninfield, Brenda Simmons. … read more
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Finding Old School Friends
Hi; I am interested in finding some of my old school chums (Freinds) from Ninfield School, namely Ian Haffenden, his sisters Pauline & Brenda … and others who attended the school in 1946/47. Jim Quaife … read more
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William Billenness – Preacher
Hi, I believe that my husband’s ancestor, William Billenness, used to walk from Windmill Hill Green/Beacon Green to Ninfield every Sunday to preach in the chapel there. He had three brothers (that I’m aware of), Ben, John and George. I believe they worked for The Curteis family. Any information regarding any of the Billenness’s would … read more
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The Ashbys
Is any body able to tell me the christian name(s) of Chips Ahsby (Sir James Ashby’s son) please. … read more
