Find old Friends and Family
in the Banbury Area
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| Hello, I left a message on your Find Old Friends thread and was contact by someone else who let the person I was looking for know I was concerned about her. She wrote and let me know she was ok. Little did I know I would be visiting Banbury that very next year and I got to reunite with my good friend Lynda Pamment. Thank you for your site. It was greatly appreciated. Brenda Dennison-Youngers (Patterson) |
| Hello George Downes here. I wrote to you
last year regarding my son Steven - well I am pleased to say
I have made contact with him - many thanks for putting my letter
on your web page - I can't thank you enough ! All the best G. Downes. |
| Dear Banbury-Cross Website. I posted a message on your site that I was looking for A Diane Elizabeth Greenaway. I received an e mail from Diane. She was notified by a friend that I was looking for her. Thanks to your website I am able to chat with a long lost friend. YOUR SITE DOES WORK!!!!!!!! John Dabars Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A. |
| Hi, i have now got the chance to thank you
for your letter's & email web page. Some time ago, I posted a letter on your website asking for information about my birth mother -Susan Rigby- and my sister -Nadine Kent-. Just two week's after making the post, my sister telephoned me and we are now all happy together again. If it was not for your website we may have never found each other again. Once again thank you so much. Yours Wayne Foster |
| I am happy to say that I located my father,
Brian Hilton he is 70 now and still lives in Banbury. I just
visited Banbury, and surrounding area for a month, and realized
how wonderful it is there, after I have resided in USA for the
past 23 years. Needless to say I want to plan another trip home
asap. I made more friends in the last month than I have here
in 20 + years, hope this will be an inspiration to keep Banbury
and surrounding areas, as it is now, and not to keep adding
those large unsightly buildings. The canal was awesome, I visited
the Mill lot's to have a cuppa, and a flapjack, hope the flooding
didn't affect it too badly as the day I left it was spilling
into the bus station as I was waiting for my flightlink bus.
Hope some pictures were taken as I didn't get a chance, could someone post if they have them See you all again soon Jane Gillen |
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----- From:Carol Anne Pritchard To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: 24 April 2013 11:17 Subject: Charlie & Joyce Brown I wonder if anyone knows of my uncle & aunt, Charlie & Joyce Brown who used to run the Rose & Crown at Banbury Cross which I visited when attending Oxford University in 1967? They had retired and Joyce was living still in Banbury. I do not have any pictures of the pub now. Many thanks Carol Anne Pritchard ----- Original Message ----- From: Joan Challis To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: 04 April 2013 16:06 Subject: Fred or Violet Edna Ovenell I am trying to find out what happened to a Fred Ovenell who was born in 1881 and was the son of Henry Edgar Ovenell and Lavinia Jones. Fred was a jeweller who married an Annie Tyler in 1901 and 2 children were born, John Henry in 1901 and Violet Edna in 1903, after 1906 there is no sign of Fred or Violet Edna. Annie remarried in 1918 to a Leonard Wareham and says she is a widow. I can't find a death or anything else about Fred or Violet Edna. I have looked at marriages and immigration and deaths and I know Freds uncle Fred died in 1932 but he is the only Fred I can find. Can anyone help or have any ideas what happened to them? They are relatives of my husbands, my husbands cousin lives in Cheshire and my husband and I now live in Canada. His cousin keeps saying Fred was in Banbury in the 1940s and 1950s. Her mother would take her to a relative who was a jewller and had a shop in Banbury Cross, bearing in mind her mother was an Ursula Hill and she is married to a Goodwin now. She was named after her mother, Fred Ovenell was the jeweller but maybe the jewellers was run by a relative with surname of Hill? We are trying to find a death for Fred or Violet Edna Ovenell - they were father and daughter and we are trying to finish our family tree and with the Banbury Cross connection, I thought maybe someone may know as this has been an effort for 12 years now any help would be really appreciated. Joan Challis ----- Original Message ----- From:Jan Rogers-Johnson To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: 15 March 2013 03:14 Subject: Wayne 'Razor' Radcliff Dear Banbury-Cross, I am searching for an old friend I met while stationed in England in the USAF. He was with the RAF and we worked together as mechanics at RAF Fairford, in 2002-2004. The last time I saw him he lived in Banbury with his wife and kids. I know he also drove a truck for his other job. His first name is "Wayne" I think his last name was Radcliff but I don't remember. Everyone he works with calls him "Razor". I lost touch with him after changing station and it would be so great to make contact again. If you know him please contact me. Jan Rogers-Johnson ----- Original Message ----- From: Inge and Dennis Looij To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: 12 March 2013 22:33 Subject: Anna Marie Lester & Andrew James Fox Hello, We are Inge and Dennis Looij from the Netherlands (village Uden) We' re looking for holiday friends about 20 years ago. We think they live in Banbury - they are Anna Marie Lester, 39 years old and Andrew James Fox, 40 years old, They have a son Jake, approx 18 years old. Can you please contact them to us? It woud be very helpful. Kind regards, Inge and Dennis Looij ----- Original Message ----- From: Patrica Power To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: 14 November 2012 19:39 Subject: Keith Claridge I wonder if anyone knows Keith Claridge who used to live at 32 Ruscote Avenue. Keith is my hubby Brians' first cousin who we lost contact with many years ago. We know he was working in Saudi Arabia. The last time we saw him was at his Mums funeral and we would love to hear from him - he would be in his 60s now. Many Thanks Patrica Power ----- Original Message ----- From: Sharon Baker To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: 26 July 2012 16:05 Subject: Jean, Maggie, Jackie and Josie French Hi - I am hoping that someone out there can help me trace some friends that lived in Banbury in the 70s/80s. They were the French sisters: Jean, Maggie, Jackie and Josie,I lived with Jean and Maggie on Bretch hill along with Jean’s son and daughter Sharon and Lawrence. Lawrence’s Dad was a USAF guy called Larry and Maggie was engaged to a USAF Security Police guy and a son by him. I did hear that Jean had married and moved to the states. I do not know if any of the other sisters moved abroad to the states too. I really do hope someone can help as I would love to know how they all are doing, also would love to hear from anyone else who remembers me Sharon Baker. We had some crazy times going to the Upper Heyford dances, strutting our stuff and thinking we were so cool!!!!! I can be contacted by email at: ww2barmy@hotmail.co.uk Thank you for taking time to read this. Sharon Baker ----- Original Message ----- From: Byron Hadley To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: 13 February 2012 22:58 Subject: Anthony Spencer I am in the hopes that you can help me, I am trying to locate a relation of mine and so far all other avenues have failed: I am looking for Anthony Spencer the son of Ivy Spencer nee Welch and Edward Spencer, he had an Uncle called Leslie and his Grandparents were Mary and Ellis Welch, they were from Banbury and Mary and Ellis who may have also gone by the name Horace, may have ran a pub in Milton in the second World War, Anthony would be in his late 70s and I know that Mary his Grandmother passed away in 1950-52. Any information would be appreciated and if anyone could help me locate Anthony that would be great. My thanks to you Byron Hadley ----- Original Message ----- From: Gary Hodgson To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: 11 November 2011 17:11 Subject: Brian or Ben Rogers and Sue Ditcham Hi I used to stay in Banbury with friends in the seventies. I met a group of evertonians who used to go to every game home and away and stay at my parents house in Liverpool. When Everton played in the south or midlands I would spend the weekend in Banbury. I used to have a Honda motorbike and remember Martin Sewell who was tragically killed in a motorbike accident circa 1972 aged about 17. He is buried in the local cemetery and hundreds turned up for the funeral. I am looking for an old friend Brian Rogers also known as Ben Rogers who worked at the Birds factory about this time. We used to go to a disco by the cross every saturday night. I also remember a young girl called Sue Ditcham who I would love to make contact with who was about 18 at this time. My name is Gary Hodgson an evertonian from Liverpool . If anybody knows the above people or remembers myself from those great teenage days please get in touch. Many thanks Gary (Hoddy) ----- Original Message ----- From: Doug Hibbing To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: 17 September 2011 18:10 Subject: Diana Baker I an Doug Hibbing and lived in Middle Barton In 1983-4. While I was there I met John and Diana Baker of Costwold Close, Sibford Ferris. John was an electrician and did quite a bit of work in Banbury, My last letter from Diana let me know that John had passed away, this was in the 200-2002 time frame. I am planning a trip back to the area next year and would love to find Diana. Other details I can recall. Her mother was Mary Poulton, who live at Beyond The End, Sibford Gower. It was right next the the church. I also met her brother Graham Poulton from Nottingham and his daughter Carolyn who went by "Wig". I also recall Diana served as a "house mother" for many years at the Friends school in Sibford Ferris. I had no reply from my last letter and from Google earths and it is pretty obvious she does not live there any longer. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Doug Hibbing Crestview, Florida, USA ----- Original Message ----- From: Andrew Lewis To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 7:43 PM Subject: William Thomson Can anyone help me get in touch with William Thomsonm son of Sally Thomson last known to be in Banbury/Stratford-upon-avon, Sally used to live on Hastings Road Banbury and her parents lived on Bretch Hill. Sally has 3 sisters living locally called Linda, Wendy and Kate. William is a teen now and his surname may have changed, I last saw Sally in her newer place near Stratford-upon-avon. Any help please. Thank You Andrew Lewis Chicago IL USA ----- Original Message ----- From: Rufus Taylor To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 10:18 AM Subject: Daughter of Rufus Taylor My name is Rufus Taylor, I was stationed at RAF Upper Heyford from Dec 85 - Dec 89. I had an off and on relationship with a lady called Deborah from Banbury, I can't remember her last name. However, a child was conceived and she was born on and 15 Nov 1989 in Banbury, any information regarding this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thanks . Rufus Taylor ----- Original Message ----- From: Brian Arnott To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Friday, October 08, 2010 5:23 PM Subject: Colin Hands I would like to hear from anybody who knows the whereabouts of Colin Hands. He had an older brother and a younger sister and lived at #1 Deacon Way. Colin was my best man and as my 50th wedding anniversary is coming up soon it would be nice if he could be there. He also owes his god-daughter 42 years worth of cards!! Contact from anybody else would also be nice, my parents lived in Miller road and I attended North Oxon Secondary Tech (Not the college) from 1955 to 58 (I think). Brian Arnott ----- Original Message ----- From: Ken Smith To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 1:53 PM Subject: Barry Smith and his dad Doug Smith Can anyone help me get in touch with Barry Smith last known to be in Banbury - his father was Doug Smith who was my father's younger brother. I remember him working for Sunderland Corporation on the buses. He lived at a few places in Sunderland. There was Uncle Bob (Robert) who was a prison warden at durham and .there was Aunt Bessie (Elizabeth), Aunt Edith and Uncle Doug. So if anyone can help - please get in contact. Ken Smith ----- Original Message ----- From: Marie Larnach To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 5:47 AM Subject: Adderbury House Hello I am emailing from Australia and I am most interested in finding any information on Adderbury House. I am looking for any photos etc of the house in it's present state or when it was owned by James Larnach. I am researching the Larnach family history as James Larnach's father, Donald Larnach was my husband's great, great uncle. I would appreciate any help you can give me. Thank you very much Marie Larnach ----- Original Message ----- From: airforce1@zoomtown.com To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 2:28 AM Subject: Pettingers - Delaneys and Gerald & Pam who ran a pub Looking for a pub that was in or near Banbury. It was ran by a husband and wife called Gerald and Pam who had a son named Gerald. Also looking for Tom and Pat Pettinger, Maureen Delaney, Caroline Delaney and Ron Delaney. If anyone knows any of these - please email. Many thanks. ----- Original Message ----- From: Michael Cole To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Friday, June 25, 2010 6:07 PM Subject: French/Gough family tree Hello! I am currently researching my family tree and am looking for anyone connected with the French / Gough family in the Neithrop area. In Banbury I go back to Richard Wagstaffe French (b. 1803) and Robert Gough (b. 1816) who both lived in the Neithrop area. Robert had a daughter called Jane (b. around 1860) who married into the French family. Any possible links with people in the local vicinity would be great. Thanks very much, Michael Cole ----- Original Message ----- From: Bill Watson To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 10:06 PM Subject: John Colegrave I am an old friend of John Colegrave, a farmer right outside Banbury Cross. Could you possibly let him know my email address and ask him to email me so I can renew our old friendship? I know this is an unusual request, but I hope it hits upon a caring soul who will see the joy of uniting two old friends!!! Thanks so much.... Bill Watson ----- Original Message ----- From: M. Howes To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Friday, May 21, 2010 9:53 PM Subject: Swallows - Sparrows - Loveridge Looking for anything on Banbury in the 60's particularly rival gangs or a group called The Swallows/Sparrows ? - who were they, where did they meet, by The Cross? anyone by the name of Loveridge ? maybe murdered in The People's Park !!! Does anyone remember anything ? M. Howes ----- Original Message ----- From: John Eric Leach To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 7:36 PM Subject: Barry Robinson I'm try to locate a good friend of mine, Barry Robinson. I lost contact with him in 1998. At that time he worked as a quality engineer with Hella Manufacturing Limited in Banbury. Barry lived in Kings Sutton with his wife Angela and two children. I believe the childern's names were Anthony and Cheryl. I would like to contact Barry again if anyone has an e-mail address or phone number for him. Thank you! John Eric Leach ----- Original Message ----- From: Jenny Potter To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Sunday, April 25, 2010 5:53 PM Subject: Bloxham Sabin I have just been looking at your website and wonder if you can help in any way ? My family name is SABIN and we have been tracing the family tree back to 1756 when my great-great-great-great grandparents married in Wardington on 14th October (William SABIN and Mary LOVEL). They had a son, William, born in 1769, who married Susannah BLOXHAM in 1789 - Swalcliffe, Oxon. My great-great grandparents lived in Sibford Gower and I believe they were Quakers, as were many other family members. My great grandfather´s name was Humphrey BLOXHAM SABIN who was a shoemaker. As it´s quite an unusual name, I wonder if you could throw any light on the subject or advise on relative websites etc. ? I now live in Austria, but have close family still in U.K. (Would you believe that the first huge memorial as you enter the cemetry here in Bad Ischl is to Josef SABIN and his wife Antonia Adam !! ) Their family owned local ironworks. Quite a coincidence. Many thanks, in advance, Jenny Potter ----- Original Message ----- From: Samantha Danser To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 10:27 PM Subject: Gretchen Thompson My mother is very sick and I am trying to find an old friend of hers from high school. My mothers name is Bellona (Lonni) Jones, and her friends maiden name is Gretchen Thompson, and she loved art. They went to Upper Heyford High School in the years of 1977-1978. If anyone could help me find her before anything happens to my mom, I would be very appreciative. Thank you. Samantha Danser ----- Original Message ----- From: Geneviève Siméon To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 6:22 PM Subject: Catherine Blade Hello, I am French and I had an English penpal named Catherine Blade. She lived in Banbury, in Bloxham street. She had a brother and a sister; her mother was a mathematic teacher. Catherine was born on the 10th December 1954. I would like to have news from her. I live in the south of France and I am a primary school teacher. Geneviève Siméon ----- Original Message ----- From: Bob Griffin To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 12:34 PM Subject: Looking for Ron Hayward & Relatives I'm Bob Griffin and I was an evacuee from the Isle of Dogs (London East End) in WWII and spent the years 1940-1946 in Banbury. I now live in Australia together with my infant brother, Peter, and sister, Sheila, I was billeted initially with the Haywards of Warwick Road, right opposite the police station. The Haywards' house was screened from the road by a large brick wall fence. The four Hayward children included Ron, who was my age (12), and he showed me the way to walk to Dashwood Road School which I attended (Mr Fox was the teacher). I would like to hear from Ron Hayward or his relatives. After a short time at Dashwood I was moved to Bow Central School which had been evacuated en masse from the Isle of Dogs in September 1939.. This brings me to a message "Info" had from a Mark Morley in January, 2006, (which is still on your web site) on the subject of Waterworks House, Banbury. He was writing on behalf of his father, Ron. The interesting point for me was that Ron (and his older brother, Billy) were Bow Central pupils. I never got to meet them because they became ill and were taken home to London in June 1940 the month I was evacuated. I know very little about Bow Central School before it left London and I would like to contact Ron Morley to get some background. The teachers I had at Bow Central were Mr Wilkinson, Mr Sales, Miss Dimond, Mr Johnstone (who was at Dashwood for a time) and Mr Minter, who took us for sport and history and who stayed in Banbury after the war. My best friend when I left school in August, 1943, was Don Jelfs (whose father was a baker in Grimsbury) Don later became the mayor. Coincidentally, my first job was in the town clerk's office with Mr Ernest Owen Reid as my boss. His son, Philip, was also a close friend. Bob Griffin ----- Original Message ----- From: Mohidhin Arahman To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Friday, November 27, 2009 6:24 PM Subject: Sandra who left Doha in Qatar Dear Banbury-Cross I am an Indian working in one of the gulf countries 'Qatar' and I am looking one of my friends 'Sandra' who left Doha (Qatar) for her home town Banbury in England in 1984. I lost contact with her several years ago. The name of her only one younger sister is Jane and mother is 'Mrs. Strange' who were then living in Banbury. The then address is; Bloxham Road, Orchard Way, Oxon, etc. I presume she still lives in Banbury. Any information about her would be very much appreciated. However, through this forum I convey my best wishes and pray for her good health, longevity and prosperity. I look forward to hearing from you and wish you too all the best. Mohidhin Arahman ----- Original Message ----- From: Charlie Allsopp To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Sunday, October 04, 2009 4:50 AM Subject: Carolyn Neville Hi my name is Charlie and I am looking for a very dear friend of mine. Her name is Carolyn and her last name use to be Neville. She use to live in Banbury but moved to Sheffield. I lost contact with her several months ago and as yet not heard from her. She had been poorly and am worried about her. Her best friends name is Anni but I don't know her last name but I believe she may still live in Banbury - any info would be very much appreciated, thank you for you time. Charlie Allsopp ----- Original Message ----- From: Gretchen To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 12:09 AM Subject: My friend Lillian Bourne Hello my name is Gretchen and I lived in Banbury in the early 70's and was friends with Lillian and Roger Bourne. I had made contact with Lil a few years ago however her emails started to be undeliverable. She lives in the Bretch Hill area and I was wondering if anyone could find her or her children for me. An email address would be great as I only have a cell phone not a landline anymore. Her sons are Adam and (Conrad who is in the Royal Navy), help me find my friend please, I miss her. Gretchen |
