Message from Marion Fenner(formally Fenton)
Submitted by admin on Mon, 2010-05-24 23:00
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Chatteris Cambridgeshire I am grandaughter of Robert and Pricilla Savage and was raised at an early agein Blaxhall.Would love contact with any of my long lost cousins,especially with David and John Savage, sons of George and Joan Savage.Well done to produces of this web site.It has stirred many memories! Thank you.
to marion fenner priscilla i believe was a ling before her marriage.she was friends with my great grandfather george messenger and his wife kate (nee) ling have you read the book thats shown on this web site they have a chapter about them.i think im probably related to them as well.
Hi Thank you for your help.I remember very well. My grandmother,nana Prissy and I often visited him and had the usual cup of tea. He lived down the,a walk way between the allotments in a sort of pre-fabricated building--all on his own and very often told us stories of times gone bye.I was fascinated and often popped in to see him when on an errand for my nan.I have the book---Ask The Fellows That Cut The Hay-- one of the originals presented to my Grandparents by Mr George Ewart Evans the author---a most treasured possesion.
Your comments about ure visits to my g.g.george messenger was a joy to read. The old bungalow was called Windrush and the little track between it and the allotments we knew as The Drift. I used to go ther for my summer holidays with my parents and two brothers. I think we were proberly known as "the townies" but we had a deep love for the place and its people. My dads mum was Kate and Georges daughter. Dad used to cycle up tp suffolk on his bike with his brother George from south London where they were then living in their younger days. I have very happy memories of Blaxhall, the people, all who were brilliant characters and hope one day to visit. I am loveing this site and seeing names of people and places who I remember.
George and Kate Messenger were my Great grand parents as well! So who are you??
There are so many family connections around Blaxhall and some seem to have got lost over the years!
Looking forward to regaining contact.
Sorry, I'm new here and may have sent to the wrong place. I am replying to Carpfishing wondering who they are as we seem to share Great Grandparents.
To Carpfish. Hi there! my greatgrandparents were Kate and George Messenger too. I have just recently found this site and have sent a message on the guest list which will explain a bit more. My brother Andy has also tried to contact you.
hi my name is paul jeffery,i live in epsom surrey,george messenger was my great granddad and kate ling was my ggm.ruby constance amilia messenger was there daughter ang so was my nan she moved to epsom from suffolk.so marion and peter if you want to get in touch you can ring me on 01372815895 hope to hear from you as we are long lost cousins.take care.if im working leave a message or youre number and i will be in touch.im a nurse so i work crazy hours cheers
to marion i have a recording of george messenger singing and being interviewed i will tell you how to get this you will love it thanks paul jeffery
can u email me to let me know hoe to get the recording mentioned thank you marion
Hi Marion, Re the recording would like. Sorry Ive been away and have only just read your message. If you Google search George Ewart Evans ~ the a uthor of Ask the fellows who cut the hay~ and scroll onto names begining with M and click, the details will show so left click, click ok and you will hear a wonderful piece ot history! All the best Cathy.