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Comment on The Forgotten Turners of Kings Cliffe by Glynis Murray

Glynis Murray — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:16:31 +0000

My 3xGreat Grandmother, Sophia Rate, was born in Kings Cliffe towards the end of the 18th century. She married Lazarus Burwell, a licenced hawker and had 6 children, all of whom were born in Kings Cliffe. After her death Lazarus and the children travelled in Scotland with their travelling bazaar. Sophia died between 1830 and 1841, probably in Kings Cliffe. I am trying to find out where I can see the parish records to fill in some of the gaps in the family tree.

Comment on Samuel Rockall: last of the chair bodgers by Peter Ashton

Peter Ashton — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:22:50 +0000

I went to Northend Primary school from 1934 to 1939 during which time William Rockall – youngest son of Samuel – was my best mate. I spent a lot of time at his home and the work of Will’s father has always been an inspiration to me in my hobby of woodwork. I have visited Will on several occasions but unfortunately the last time I saw him he was in an advanced stage of Pakinson’s desease. I could relate some interesting stories of our adventures on Turville Heath but space does not permit.
Peter Ashton

Comment on Samuel Rockall: last of the chair bodgers by Richard Alderman

Richard Alderman — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:59:42 +0000

I met Samuel Rockall perhaps a dozen times in the years 1946-48. At the time I was a school boy and idealised his way of life. On several occasions I turned the grindstone till my arm got really tired but I had to carry on. The chisels were not sharpened in seconds. He was always working if not in his workshop at the right hand side of the house or in the garden. I am sure he carried on working to the end. At 77 he still remanins on of my boyhood memories. It is good to know he has not been forgotten.
I believe one of his sons became a woodwork master?
Richard Alderman