Table of Contents for Heroes and Rebels Stories and Trades Tuesday articles

 

Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree
Date of Post	Title	Story	Family Featured
3/21/2022	George Albert Mann and Sarah Caroline Murrell	George Albert Mann and Sarah Caroline Murrell in their garden at home in Spitalfields, Norwich. Taken in 1931 this is probably the last picture of Sarah before she died in December of that year.	George Albert Mann and Sarah Caroline Murrell
3/21/2022	George Ernest, Thomas William and Charles Bruce Adams	Found a resource for George Ernest Adams and his brothers. All seamen who served on vessels during WWI and WWII and are considered heroes of Britain. The book is titled Anchors Aweigh	George Ernest, Thomas William and Charles Bruce Adams
3/22/2022	Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree	Robert Kett is the 10th great uncle of Florence Mabel Cooper. Florence was the wife of George Ernest Adams. (Introduced in an earlier post) Emma Foster is the great granddaughter of George and Florence.	Robert Kett
3/30/2022	Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree	More detail on the military exploits of family hero Charles Bruce Adams, DSM	Charles Bruce Adams, DSM (1905-1986)
4/4/2022	Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree	The story of the loss of HMS Hood and the battle which killed Walter James Breach Treloar.	Walter James Breach Treloar
4/12/2022	Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree	Sometimes, the strangest cases of injustice make for the best of stories. I found this crime story when researching the family tree of Rob Clarke. (Rob is one of our site group members). Rob Clarke is the Great-Grandson of Ena Valarie Adams, who is the daughter of Francis Henry Adams—brother of George “Pikey” William Welsh Adams (1867-1940).	Mary Ann Ling, William Ling (       ), John Ling (1802-    )
5/1/2022	Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree	Randal Adams was just shy of his 23rd birthday when he enlisted on August 15, 1915 in the Royal Navy Reserve. Standing 5 ft. 11-1/2 in tall with hazel eyes and fresh complexion, he would have made his parents proud to see him in his uniform for the first time.	Randal James Frederick Adams (1893-1918)
5/2/2022	Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree	Sometimes we forget about the “other” heroes in our family tree. Those would be the wives, mothers and children left behind by the tragic deaths caused by war. In honor of Mother’s Day (March 27, 2022 in England and May 8, 2022 in the United States), we celebrate those women who were left behind to care for the families of our ancestors.	Gertrude Adams (1902-1960), John William Spooner (1879-1916), Alice Emmerline Grimble(1874-1960), John Alfred Spoooner
6/15/2022	Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree--The Adams Family (Part 1)		George William Welsh Adams (1867-1940), George Ernest Adams
7/17/2022	KETT SETS DOWN HIS MARKER AT THE OAK!	Haydn Brown describes the actions of Robert Kett on 14 July 1549 prior to Kett’s Rebellion.	Robert Kett, William Kett
7/17/2022	SO, HOW MANY 'KETT'S OAKS' ARE OUT THERE?	Haydn Brown on the Kett Oak tree.
7/23/2022	Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree--The Adams Family (Part 2)	A Call to Arms--Conscription during World War I
7/31/2022	Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree--The Adams Family Part 3	THE SINKING OF H.M. TRAWLER SWEEPER "VITALITY"
8/1/2022	NORWICH STORMED BY KETT’S REBELS!	Haydn Brown keeps coming up with great stories regarding Kett’s Rebellion.
8/7/2022	Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree--The Adams Family Part 4	Conclusion to the sinking of His Majesty’s Trawler Minesweeper “Vitality”	Trimmer Thomas William Read (1886-1917)
8/15/2022	Remember When?—Famous places and events in our family history	Memories about the bonfires that were held on the top of St. James Hill near Britannia Barracks in Norwich.	Betty June Bedder (1929-2015) , Sidney Rudolph Mann (1886-1971)
8/24/2022	DEFEAT ON THE CARDS FOR KETT!	More from Haydn Brown about Kett's rebellion.
8/27/2022	DUSSINDALE AND THE END FOR KETT.	A great story about the end for Robert and William Kett as told by Haydn Brown	Robert Kett, William Kett
8/27/2022	Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree--The Adams Family Part 5	The story of the Adams Family at the end of the Great War.
9/17/2022	Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree--The Adams Family Part 6	Concluding the story of the Adams brothers during World War I until the end of World War II including some heroics at Dunkirk.	George Ernest Adams, Charles Bruce Adams
9/23/2022	Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree	This is the story of the riots at Stanfield Hall	Thomas Copeman (1809-1893)
9/29/2022	SOMETHING FOR THE IMAGINATION!	More fascinating stories from Haydn Brown on a time gone by.
10/3/2022	Just a Fascinating Story with only Marginal Family History!	This is the story of The Stanfield Hall Murders and our family connection to the story.	Thomas Copeman (1809-1893)
10/26/2022	James Raymond Steward Part 1		James Raymond Steward (1875-1956)
11/17/2022	James Raymond Steward Part 2		James Raymond Steward (1875-1956)
12/8/2022	Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree--The Taylor Boys Part 1	This story continues the family history of Helen Mary Forster.   After the death of her first husband, Frederick Steward in 1891, Helen married James Christopher John Taylor in 1905. James Christopher was the oldest son of James Taylor and his wife Mary Ann Powles who resided in Kirstead, Norfolk, England.	James Christopher John Taylor (1878-1950)
12/9/2022	Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree--The Taylor Boys Part 2	This story continues the family history of Helen Mary Forster. Part 2 is the story of Herbert Ephariam Taylor.	Herbert Ephraim Taylor (1879-1960)
12/19/2022	Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree--The Taylor Boys Part 3	This story continues the family history of Helen Mary Forster. Part 3 is the story of John Thomas Taylor and George Albert Taylor.	John Thomas Taylor (1881-    ), George Alfred Taylor (1883-1916)
12/25/2022	Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree--The Taylor Boys Part 4	This story continues the family history of Helen Mary Forster. Part 4 is the story of Walter Christmas Taylor.	Walter Christmas Taylor (1885-1954)
1/3/2023	Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree--The Taylor Boys Part 5	A continuation of the story of the Kirstead Taylors	Mary Ann Taylor (1886-    ) , Albert William Taylor (1888-1916),
2/7/2023	Norfolk Tales, Myths & More!	Great Yarmouth’s Very own ‘Old Shuck’!  A great story told by Hadyn Brown
3/2/2023	Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree--The Taylor Boys Part 6	A continuation of the story of the Kirstead Taylors	Margaret Florence Taylor (1889-1927), Rosie “Rosa” Jane Taylor (1892-1944), Ernest Edward Taylor (1893-1916)
3/11/2023	The Unfortunate Demise of Thomas Forster.	In remembrance of my 2nd Great Grandfather Thomas Forster(1837-1888) who died 135 years ago on this date in 1888. This is the story of the sinking of the "White Rose".	Thomas Forster (1837-1888)
3/21/2023	Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree--The Taylor Boys Part 7	A continuation of the story of the Kirstead Taylors	Thirza Jane Taylor (1895-1976), Christiana “Chrissie” Taylor (1897-1983), Oliver Cyril Last Taylor (1899-1978)
4/11/2023	From Welch to Welsh to Adams-Welch to Adams	An explanation of the family name changes from Welch to Welsh to Adams and a history of the General Registration Act	Welch/Welsh/Adams-Welch
4/24/2023	The Tragey of the Steam Drifter "Reclaim"	The story of the sinking of the steam drifter "Reclaim"	Collins John Foyster (1898-1937), Bernard William Foyster (1889-1937), George Durrant Catchpole (1907-1937), George Robert Doddington (1907-1937), Reginald Ernest Welsh (1913-1937), Robert William Blowers (1913-1937), Robert Utting (1867-1940)
5/3/2023	Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree—The sad tale of Elizabeth Cully Woolterton	The Tale of Elizabeth Woolterton who was tried for the willful murder of Robert Sparkes, a child of six years old.	Elizabeth Cully (1766-1815)
5/8/2023	Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree--Women of Determination and Compassion	The story of one woman's determination to care for her family after the death of her husband and the compassion shown by her sister in helping her raise the children.	Mary Hennebry (1875-1922), Hannah “Honoria” Hennebry (1879-1943)
5/8/2023	Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree--In Honor of Mothers Everywhere	The history of Mother's Day
5/10/2023	Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree--A Mother's Sacrifice	The story of Mary Ann Powles and the sacrifices made by her family when three of her sons were killed in June-July 1916 of the battlefields of France.	Mary Ann Powles (1856-1927)
5/12/2023	Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree--A Woman of Indominable Spirit	The life story of Eliza Blanche Hunt and her ability to overcome multiple tragedies to survive and raise a family of 10 children.	Eliza “Lily” Blanche Hunt (1892-1973)
5/22/2023	Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree--A Desperate Gang of Thieves	This is the story of a desperate gang of thieves who are descended from Thomas Foster and were sentenced to transportation for life to the British penal colony of New South Wales.	James Cotton (1801-1860), Sarah Buckle (1802-    ), Ezra Cotton (1804-1837), William Cotton (1809-    )
5/25/2023	The Story of Britain's Forgotten Blitz 1914-1918	A story of the German Zeppelin Air Raids of 9-10 August 1915	Katie Maria Crawford (1898-1915)
6/10/2023	The sinking of the fishing vessel BUCENTAUR	A historical record of the sinking of the Fishing Vessel (FV) BUCENTAUR LT170	Frederick Jeremiah Warford (1901-1947)
6/23/2023	An Unusual Death	Coroner's inquiry into the sudden and unexpected death of George Wiliam Brown	George William Brown (1854-1890)
7/3/2023	Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree--Thomas William Crisp, VC, DSC, RNR	Nearly every member of this facebook group is related to Thomas William Crisp, even if through marriage. A direct line can be made from George "Pikey" William Welch-Adams as a descendant of Elizabeth Curtis (1756-1831) daughter of Mary Mewse and John Curtis.	Thomas Crisp, VC, DSM, RNR
6/27/2023	Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree--A Fisherman's life--Horace Thrower	When I received my copy of "Living From The Sea" by David Butcher, I was fascinated with the first-person narrative as told by some of the old fishermen in the time when George "Pikey" William Adams-Welch was fishing the sea for herring. I knew that life in those days was rough, but reading the stories from their own perspective helped to bring them closer to understanding the trials, tribulations and sorrows they felt.	Horace Thrower and George "Puddy" Solomon
6/28/2023	Mewse family history	There have been Mewses in Lowestoft from the 16th Century to today, and apart from a couple of short periods they remained in Lowestoft until the ease of 20th century transport enabled a spread world - wide. I have been helped in this research by Russell Mewse and Lisa Eade, to whom, along with several others, go my thanks.	The Family Mewse
7/12/2023	Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree- Lionel Atkinson, MBE, MM Part 1	Much of the information about the story of Lionel Atkinson comes from Lou Atkinson who has been very kind in reviewing this story to ensure its accuracy. Her grandfather was one of our family tree heroes during WWI and WWII.	Lionel Atkinson, MBE,MM
7/20/2023	Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree- Lionel Atkinson, MBE, MM Part 2	In the continuing story of Lionel Atkinson, you can learn more about his bravery which led to his being awarded the Military Medal for Gallantry.	Lionel Atkinson, MBE,MM
7/27/2023	Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree- Lionel Atkinson, MBE, MM Part 3	In the concluding story of Lionel Atkinson, you can learn more about his military service in World War II training military forces in Mauritius which earned him the Member of the Order of the British Empire.	Lionel Atkinson, MBE,MM
8/3/2023	Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree--Robert William Hook Part 1	Probably the most iconic image coming out of Lowestoft is the portrait of Robert William Hook. Bob Hook is in our family tree through the marriage of Gertrude Adams and William John Spooner.	Robert William Hook
8/11/2023	Heroes and Rebels in the Family Tree--Robert William Hook (Part 2)	Despite the many years of heroism by Robert William Hook, controversy over his lifeboat crew's failure to respond in a timely manner during a disastrous storm in 1882 resulted in his termination as coxswain for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. A board of Inquiry was convened to look into the circumstances surrounding the sinking of three vessels.	Robert William Hook

 

Trades Tuesday Stories
Date of Post	Title	Story	Family Featured
3/22/2022	Trades Tuesday--Shoe Manufacturing	We have many family members who made their livelihood in the shoe manufacturing in the city of Norwich. Among them are Neville Mann, Maud Mann, Sidney Rudolph Mann and George Albert Mann, Jr., who was working as a bootmaker at age 14.	Sidney Rudolph Mann
3/28/2022	Trades Tuesday – Railroad Industry	George Albert Mann worked at The Great Eastern Railway (GER) in the railyard as an engine cleaner.	George Albert Mann
4/11/2022	Trades Tuesday – Weavers	The weavers of Norwich are celebrated as the Trades Tuesday focus this week	James Basham (1781-1851),  Sarah Basham (1819-1895)
6/14/2022	Trades Tuesday—Firemen, Trimmers and Stokers	The 'down-below' seamen were responsible for working the boiler rooms and their adjacent coal bunkers. Collectively, they were known as the 'Black Gang', a term that lasted well into the diesel era. Strictly speaking, 'Black Gang' referred to the trimmers and firemen - the men in the stokeholds and the bunkers. 'Stoker' and 'fireman' are two different titles for the same job, but the term 'fireman' is almost exclusively used on ships.
6/20/2022	Trades Tuesday –Herring Fisherman	A brief history of herring fishin in East Anglia
7/25/2022	Trades Tuesday – Norwich Market	Norwich Market (also known as Norwich Provision Market) is an outdoor market consisting of around 200 stalls in central Norwich, England. Founded in the latter part of the 11th century to supply Norman merchants and settlers moving to the area following the Norman conquest of England, it replaced an earlier market a short distance away. It has been in operation on the present site for over 900 years.
10/18/2022	Trades Tuesday-- Mustard Manufacturing	Several ancestors in our family lived in Norwich and worked at the Colman's mustard factory. This story tells an interesting history of the mustard trade which lasted many years in Norwich.
12/5/2022	Trades Tuesday—Fishermen (Sailors and Seamen)	A nice post written by Simon Howard in 2021 and posted by Haydn Brown published on his blog on November 30, 2022.  This article illustrates the difficulties and dangers fishermen and seamen faced in order to take care of their families. Without modern navigation aids, satellite weather reports and modern equipment, life for the seafarer was extremely hazardous.
1/9/2023	Trades Tuesday--The Norfolk Wherrys	Another nice post written and posted by Haydn Brown on his blog on January 6, 2023. As popular as they were, it is possible some of our ancestors were involved in this mode of transportation. A nice read and a chance to learn about the history around Norwich and Norfolk area.
4/3/2023	Trades Tuesday-Lowestoft Pottery	The history of Lowestoft Pottery and two of it's most prestigious artisans.	Thomas Curtis (1759-1813), Charles John Mann Curtis (1813-1887)
8/14/2023	Trades Tuesday--The Beach Companies of East Anglia	The story of the East Anglian Beach Companies prior to and during the establishment of the Royal National Lifeboat Institutions.