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Gordon Nunn and Mike Readman in conversation with John Ruffles - part 2,3,4

In conversation with John Ruffles - part 2,3,4 (part 1 and 5 to follow)
John Ruffles is the son of Sgt. Ruffles the village policeman during WW2. Throughout the recording the cell book referred to is now with the Suffolk Records Office.

The Queens Jubilee 2002 Stradbroke

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Stradbroke celebrations on the occasion of the Queens Jubilee in 2002.

The Cell Book 1886 - 1894

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The Cell Book 1886 - 1894. The book was found in a loft and is now held at the Suffolk Record Office- Ref: EN3613

Home Video Of The Queens Jubilee Flower Festival 2002

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Home Video footage of the Queens Jubilee Flower Festival inside All Saints Church, Stradbroke, 2002

Receipt from Wllm Clullen of a document concerning the Village Pump

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Reads"Received of Mr Wllm Clullen a Document dated 4 July 1818 for the Grant and D------- of the Right of supplying the town pump with water from a Pond in the orchard of the Premises formerly Catchpoles at Stradbroke between John Fanow and Thurston…

The Queens Head card dated 1878

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The Queens Head card dated 1878

Obituary of Henrietta Ryle

The transcription of a news report in the Cheshire Observer (Chester, England), Saturday, April 13, 1889; pg. 3; Issue 1914. 19th Century British Library Newspapers: Part II.

“Death of Mrs Ryle – It is with sincere regret that we have to announce…

SBEC Farmers Market featuring BBC Radio Suffolk Rachel Sloane

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Stradbroke Farmers Market March 2007 - Interviews by Mike Readman

Annual event in the garden of The Priory.

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The Maypole at the annual event held at The Priory by Colonel and Mrs Humphrey.

Barnes Farm, Battlesea Green.

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Barnes Farm Battlesea Green. The family photographed is believed to be that of William Chambers. The 1901 census return shows him to be a 48 yr old Horseman on a farm with his wife Charlotte. His children are listed as James 19, Delia 17, William…

Stradbroke Football Team (believed to be 1953 or 1954)

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Back row players include:Harold Williams, ? Hubbard, George Cooper, Alan Johnson, Douglas Mills, Geoffrey VincentFront Row players include Neville Bullingham, Paddy Brennan, Michael Ellis, Ray Hubbard

Stradbroke Railway Station

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This photo was taken on the 19th July 1952.
Characters from left to right are:
Cleaner Harry Howlett, Guard Horace Bloom, Driver Joe Skinner, Fireman Jack Law

Netball Team "Unbeaten 1952-53"

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Back row includes
Miss Fleet (teacher), Janet Canham, Eileen Flatman, Marilyn Collett, Mrs Saunders (School Secretary)

Front Row Players include; Daphne Bloom, Eileen Revell, Mary Keeble, Daphne Pipe

Driver Clifford Bloom at the engine controls.

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Driver Clifford Bloom at the controls.

Born 23rd March 1885, he drove the evening train from Haughley on 21st March 1951 and on reaching Laxfield he collapsed and was taken home. Sadly he died the next day, just a day before his birthday

Engine Driver Clifford Bloom's last payslip.

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Engine Driver Clifford Bloom's last payslip.

Mid Suffolk Railway staff

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This photo was taken in the late 40s or early 50s
The gentleman third from the right is Driver Clifford Bloom

"The Red Barn Murder" TV production

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The Red Barn Murder TV production in which children from Stradbroke VC Primary took part.

Cine film of the Silver Jubilee 1977

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Cine film of the Silver Jubilee 1977 Narration track over views of village.

The Village Show - Stradbroke (Anglia TV)

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The Village Show episode about Stradbroke, featuring many residents and their interests. Almost entire programme, but missing the last few minutes about Navy Day.

The report on the Recreation land - George Cooper

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The report on the Recreation land - George Cooper

Ellis Butchers and Ward Shop

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Sale of business details for Ellis Butchers and Ward Shop dated 12th February 1912 at the White Lion Hotel

Unknown seated Woman photographed by William Girling

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Unknown seated Woman photographed by William Girling

Where did the name 'Stradbroke' come from?

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Where did the name 'Stradbroke' come from? Taken from Mike Readman's private notes.

Transcription from The Times Newspaper dd 1860

Transcription from the Times dated 1860
"STRADBROKE
A large and influential meeting was held in the corn exchange on Monday, for the purpose of raising a rifle corps for the hundred of Hoxne, in conjunction with the hundreds of Harleston and…

Commissioners Certificate of First Assessment and the Assessors certificate of Assessments dated 1879

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Commissioners Certificate of First Assessment and the Assessors certificate of Assessments dated 1879 signed by John Foulsham and Benjamin Webb.

vehicle CF6608

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vehicle CF6608

Army Sergeant Charles Emanuel Hugman 1894 - 1977

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Army Sergeant Charles Emmanuel Hugman Regt. No. 12736 of the Suffolk Regiment
Charles was born on 28 Jan 1894 in Cirencester to Walter and Emily (nee Ward) Hugman. Charles was one of six children.
He joined the 3rd Battalion the Suffolk Regiment…

Vehicle- Frank Sainsbury

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Vehicle- Frank Sainsbury

The Ward Shop

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The Ward Shop

Ward Shop and Van

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Ward Shop and Van