rachel tobyn

Genealogist & Family Historian. Author of @HistoryClapton

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Shoreditch Fire Station 1927

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@Lord_Sugar This would be great if you could become involved in any way thanks in advance.

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Power up playtime! Help Hackney's Kidzmania https://t.co/90eksO7jup

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I’m often asked ‘ I have had a cousin DNA match, how are we related’ ? This diagram is a good example however it can become more complex than this the further you go back.

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Today on 1st April, 60 years ago marked the end to the Borough of Finsbury who amalgamated with Islington. My great Uncle George Ives was a Labour Councillor for Finsbury and was a part of a campaign to keep Finsbury independent. He is featured in this photo to the far right. The UDI group lobbied vigorously during 1964.

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Wholesale Butchers 19 King Street, West Smithfield 1895. Note they were appointed the Royal Warrant.

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Happy to say the book I contributed to Women from Hackney’s History Volume II features women whose stories illuminate the history of today’s Borough. Some of the 115 women featured include Suffragettes, a magician, entrepreneurs, entertainers, politicians, and a boxing chimney sweep.

Available for pre-order NOW for collection or delivery in March

https://t.co/MABJtVxXQA

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Borough of Finsbury shelter notice 1940

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‘Luminous’ by @luxmuralis this evening at St.Pauls Cathedral ❤️

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Borough of Finsbury 1950s map featuring business advertisements.

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My 4 x great grandad was Alfred Ambrose Lindsay Inspector of the Edgware Police Force. He resided with his family on Whitchurch lane in Edgware. He died in 1865 at the age of 40 suffering from a prolonged illness.
The current building dates from 1932 replacing the previous police station.
See attached one of the many trials he was involved with at The Old Bailey: https://t.co/dvzy4yhogI

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The Worshipful Society of Apothecaries is the oldest extant livery company hall in the City of London. My 7x great grandfather Dr John Pearce was Master here in 1772 and resided in Church Street Stoke Newington from 1779-1783. He died in 1784 and is buried in Bunhill Fields burial ground.

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Crown & Castle Kingsland Road Dalston Business advertisement from 1924

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Members of the all women Searchlight Regiment during WW2 was the only one in the world. Posing for a photo off-duty in Trafalgar Square. Their Sergeant Major Micky Hutton Storie is bottom left in photo.

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Business advertisement from 1924 today Felicity J Lord & Ladbrokes occupy the buildings in Mare street Hackney.

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Advertisement in 1906 for ‘The Railway Tavern’ Dalston Lane Hackney.

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Trying to help someone with a location project : What was your grandads shop called if you know and his name please? Answer ‘Grandads shop’ 🫣! …….

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Elsie Creasy, a nurse at Hackney Hospital was also a member of the Civil Air Guard during WW2.