Charnwood Genealogy

26/08/2026

It is great to see an old photo postcard of Walter Thomas Prideaux WOLSTON and his wife that I found at a Postcard Fair and reunited has now been added to this website and it makes all the time and research so worthwhile Postcard Traders Association

WALTER THOMAS PRIDEAUX WOLSTON was born at Brixham, Devon, on 6th September, 1840. He says himself that before he was converted he was a most thorough going young worldling, deeply immersed in its pleasures and its sin. On leaving school he entered a lawyer's office in his native town, intending to....

17/08/2026

A fascinating visit to St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin today 👍

17/08/2026

09/08/2026

It was so lovely to see and catch up with Barbara Nineham at my CWGC talk and tour in Leigh on Sea in Essex yesterday after we first met at Who Do You Think You Are? in Birmingham several years ago

08/08/2026

Another lovely Commonwealth War Graves Commission talk and tour this morning at Leigh on Sea Cemetery in Essex - it was very hot so a big thanks to all those who attended and for the great questions and chats afterwards

06/08/2026

I will be involved with this Heritage Open Day event in Shoebury on Saturday 12th September conducting CWGC talks and tours many thanks Simon

04/08/2026

Just a final reminder for anyone interested in attending my next FREE Commonwealth War Graves Commission tour and talk at Leigh on Sea Cemetery in London Road Leigh on Sea that it is this Saturday 8th August 2026 at 11am and the booking page is available at this link - many thanks for your interest and support as always which is very much appreciated

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cwgc-tours-2026-leigh-on-sea-cemetery-tickets-1990379749410?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demonkwocfhv&fbclid=IwY2xjawTVtJhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeWxfcykip1tFpFPKlModcccS485TPdp0OlhCLKGL_WfqEvpMfi3v5BBCXllw_aem_nMnxanhcv1ugxlWjTIR8pw

Join us for a free tour of Leigh-on-Sea Cemetery