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STORIES FROM RESIDENTS OF THIS STREET
1956 Kellys Directory
Bombay st looking up from St Anns Well Road
Board school on the left looking up Bombay st from Edwin st
Gillian Smith‎...me on Bombay Street
"My Great Grandma sitting on the step of her house on Bombay Street (Left hand side about half way up). Her name was "Spencer". I don't know who the other woman is, maybe a neighbor?" ...Tony Wilkinson
My lovely brothers outside our house 3 Bombay Street John K Upton Jeff Upton and Bob Upton, sadly Jeff passed away a few years ago, loving the matching outfits boys xx....Linda Minns was Upton
only the 2nd photo I have seen of my dad he was killed down pit when I was only 18months old so I don't remember him at all - he is standing with his mum and dad. I remember my granddad but not grandmother, they lived next door to us on Bombay St. only wish I knew him" ....Mick Connie Newton
Me with my lovely Grandma Booth and my brother Steve outside her house on Bombay Street. (Beryl Cook)
Sarah Biddiscombe
3 August 2017
Looking through my older brother's photo collection. John, Janice and Graeme Giddy 37 Bombay street
Sarah Biddiscombe
3 August 2017
Looking through my older brother's photo collection. John, Janice and Graeme Giddy 37 Bombay street
John, Janice and Graeme Giddy, Bombay Street....photo shared by Sarah Biddiscombe
Brenda Bradley
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Charlie , Janet & dickie bradley 1947 53, Bombay st, st Ann's
Sarah Biddiscombe‎
28 December 2017 · ...
Violet Shepherd who lived off Westminster Street, with her husband Jack Giddy. They then lived on Bombay Street
BerylRoy Morris
..... 7 May 2019
Just visited an old friend we haven't seen in years George Smith Abbott St.
He married May Newton off Bombay st here is May and her mam Elsie newton
Elsie Newton
DABELL, CHARLES
Rank:
Private
Service No:
36491
Date of Death:
31/03/1917
Age:
29
Regiment/Service:
Leicestershire Regiment
1st Bn.
Grave Reference:
VI. A. 3.
Cemetery:
VERMELLES BRITISH CEMETERY
Family History
He was the son of Charles and Emma (née Freeman) Dabell and the brother of Florrie, Tom, Alice and Annie Dabell. In 1911 they lived at 15 Tyler Street Nottingham.
Address given on enlistment
11 Bombay Street St Ann's Well Road Nottingham
Employment/Hobbies
Dabell was a hawker on enlistment.
Military History
Formerly 43576 Sherwood Foresters
Remembered on
St Ann's District Virtual Memorial War Memorial
as Charles Dabell
Rank:
Private
Service No:
36491
Date of Death:
31/03/1917
Age:
29
Regiment/Service:
Leicestershire Regiment
1st Bn.
Grave Reference:
VI. A. 3.
Cemetery:
VERMELLES BRITISH CEMETERY
Family History
He was the son of Charles and Emma (née Freeman) Dabell and the brother of Florrie, Tom, Alice and Annie Dabell. In 1911 they lived at 15 Tyler Street Nottingham.
Address given on enlistment
11 Bombay Street St Ann's Well Road Nottingham
Employment/Hobbies
Dabell was a hawker on enlistment.
Military History
Formerly 43576 Sherwood Foresters
Remembered on
St Ann's District Virtual Memorial War Memorial
as Charles Dabell
LOWE, THOMAS
Rank:
Able Seaman
Service No:
190575
Date of Death:
1/11/1914
Regiment/Service:
Royal Navy
(RFR/PO/B/1529). H.M.S. "Good Hope."
Panel Reference:
2
Memorial:
PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL
Family History
He was married to Elizabeth Lowe and was the father of Thomas Eric Lowe. They lived at 17 Bombay Street, St Ann's Well Road, Nottingham. The obituary on December 1914 gives the family's address as Holden Street, and the 'in memoriam' notice in November 1915 gives their address as Bunbury Street. Nottingham Evening Post obituary (abridged), 1 December 1914: 'AB T Lowe, 1 Holden Street, Nottingham, lost with HMS Good Hope.'
Employment/Hobbies
He was a postman.
Remembered on
Rank:
Able Seaman
Service No:
190575
Date of Death:
1/11/1914
Regiment/Service:
Royal Navy
(RFR/PO/B/1529). H.M.S. "Good Hope."
Panel Reference:
2
Memorial:
PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL
Family History
He was married to Elizabeth Lowe and was the father of Thomas Eric Lowe. They lived at 17 Bombay Street, St Ann's Well Road, Nottingham. The obituary on December 1914 gives the family's address as Holden Street, and the 'in memoriam' notice in November 1915 gives their address as Bunbury Street. Nottingham Evening Post obituary (abridged), 1 December 1914: 'AB T Lowe, 1 Holden Street, Nottingham, lost with HMS Good Hope.'
Employment/Hobbies
He was a postman.
Remembered on
MUNTON, JOHN
Rank:
Private
Service No:
43134
Date of Death:
22/04/1918
Age:
21
Regiment/Service:
Lincolnshire Regiment
7th Bn.
Panel Reference:
Panel 23 and 24.
Memorial:
POZIERES MEMORIAL
Family History
He was the son of Joseph and Eliza Munton and the brother of William Abraham, Grace Ellen, Albert, Elsie, Leslie and Evelyn Munton. In 1911 they lived at 57 Bombay Street Nottingham.
Military History
Formerly 4701 9th Bn Sherwood Foresters with whom he served on Gallipoli with, entering theatre on 6 September 1915 and arrived at Suvla on 14 September. On 22 April 1918, the 7th Lincoln's were on the Somme attempting to halt the German advance and taking heavy casualties. John has no known grave and is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial.
Remembered on
St Ann's Nottingham - Parish and Congregation War Memorial as Munton J
Rank:
Private
Service No:
43134
Date of Death:
22/04/1918
Age:
21
Regiment/Service:
Lincolnshire Regiment
7th Bn.
Panel Reference:
Panel 23 and 24.
Memorial:
POZIERES MEMORIAL
Family History
He was the son of Joseph and Eliza Munton and the brother of William Abraham, Grace Ellen, Albert, Elsie, Leslie and Evelyn Munton. In 1911 they lived at 57 Bombay Street Nottingham.
Military History
Formerly 4701 9th Bn Sherwood Foresters with whom he served on Gallipoli with, entering theatre on 6 September 1915 and arrived at Suvla on 14 September. On 22 April 1918, the 7th Lincoln's were on the Somme attempting to halt the German advance and taking heavy casualties. John has no known grave and is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial.
Remembered on
St Ann's Nottingham - Parish and Congregation War Memorial as Munton J
PEARSON, Edward
Rank:
Private
Service No:
13705
Date of Death:
11/03/1915
Age:
23
Regiment/Service:
Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)
"A" Coy. 1st Bn.
Grave Reference:
II. J. 3.
Cemetery:
ARRAS ROAD CEMETERY, ROCLINCOURT
Additional Information:
Son of Mr. J. and Mrs. S. Pearson, of Carlton Rd., Nottingham; husband of Annie E. Pearson, of 39, Bombay St., St. Anns Well Rd., Nottingham.
Family History
Father: Joseph Pearson, born in 1864 at Derby, working as an engineer's labourer. Mother: Sarah Ann Pearson, born 1865 at Derby and running a sweet shop. Brothers: Joseph, born in 1893, working as a brick maker, Albert, born in 1897, working as a printer and Frederick, born in 1902. Sisters: Frances Selina, born in 1906, Elsie, born in 1907 and Mabel, born in 1910. All the children were born in Nottingham. The family lived at 350 Carlton Road, Nottingham. Edward Pearson was married to Annie E. Pearson and they lived at 39 Bombay Street, St. Ann's Well Road, Nottingham.
Employment/Hobbies
Edward Pearson worked as a brickmaker.
Remembered on
Pte. Pearson volunteered for service and following training he was drafted to France. He was a member of 'A' Company in 1st Battalion and took part in the Battle of Neuve Chapelle, which began on 10/03/1915. The village was soon captured. The Foresters advanced a 1,000 yards to the north of the village but were held up by machine gun fire. The men held their position throughout the next day, but were subjected to shelling and heavy small arms fire. Though a slight advance was made the battalion soon came to a stop. It was during the fighting on 11/03/1915 that Pte. Pearson was killed in action.
Rank:
Private
Service No:
13705
Date of Death:
11/03/1915
Age:
23
Regiment/Service:
Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)
"A" Coy. 1st Bn.
Grave Reference:
II. J. 3.
Cemetery:
ARRAS ROAD CEMETERY, ROCLINCOURT
Additional Information:
Son of Mr. J. and Mrs. S. Pearson, of Carlton Rd., Nottingham; husband of Annie E. Pearson, of 39, Bombay St., St. Anns Well Rd., Nottingham.
Family History
Father: Joseph Pearson, born in 1864 at Derby, working as an engineer's labourer. Mother: Sarah Ann Pearson, born 1865 at Derby and running a sweet shop. Brothers: Joseph, born in 1893, working as a brick maker, Albert, born in 1897, working as a printer and Frederick, born in 1902. Sisters: Frances Selina, born in 1906, Elsie, born in 1907 and Mabel, born in 1910. All the children were born in Nottingham. The family lived at 350 Carlton Road, Nottingham. Edward Pearson was married to Annie E. Pearson and they lived at 39 Bombay Street, St. Ann's Well Road, Nottingham.
Employment/Hobbies
Edward Pearson worked as a brickmaker.
Remembered on
- Loggerheads War Memorial as Pearson 13705
- St Ann's Nottingham - Parish and Congregation War Memorial as Pearson E
Pte. Pearson volunteered for service and following training he was drafted to France. He was a member of 'A' Company in 1st Battalion and took part in the Battle of Neuve Chapelle, which began on 10/03/1915. The village was soon captured. The Foresters advanced a 1,000 yards to the north of the village but were held up by machine gun fire. The men held their position throughout the next day, but were subjected to shelling and heavy small arms fire. Though a slight advance was made the battalion soon came to a stop. It was during the fighting on 11/03/1915 that Pte. Pearson was killed in action.
PORTER, WALTER CHARLES
Rank:
Private
Service No:
7945
Date of Death:
24/09/1918
Age:
33
Regiment/Service:
Royal Munster Fusiliers
2nd Bn.
Grave Reference:
V. G. 2.
Cemetery:
BAGNEUX BRITISH CEMETERY, GEZAINCOURT
Additional Information:
Son of Mrs. Jane Brown, of 31, Bombay St., St. Ann's Well Rd., Nottingham. Served in the North West Frontier Campaign, 1908.
Remembered on
Rank:
Private
Service No:
7945
Date of Death:
24/09/1918
Age:
33
Regiment/Service:
Royal Munster Fusiliers
2nd Bn.
Grave Reference:
V. G. 2.
Cemetery:
BAGNEUX BRITISH CEMETERY, GEZAINCOURT
Additional Information:
Son of Mrs. Jane Brown, of 31, Bombay St., St. Ann's Well Rd., Nottingham. Served in the North West Frontier Campaign, 1908.
Remembered on
SMITH, HERBERT
Award: Military Medal
Rank:
Gunner
Service No:
84993
Date of Death:
4/11/1918
Age:
28
Regiment/Service:
Royal Field Artillery
"D" Bty. 211th Bde.
Awards:
M M
Grave Reference:
C. 11.
Cemetery:
CAPELLE-BEAUDIGNIES ROAD CEMETERY
Family History
He was the son of John Henry and Harriet Smith of Nottingham. In 1901 they lived at 37 Bombay Street St Ann's Nottingham.
Remembered on
St Ann's District Virtual Memorial War Memorial
as Herbert Smith
Award: Military Medal
Rank:
Gunner
Service No:
84993
Date of Death:
4/11/1918
Age:
28
Regiment/Service:
Royal Field Artillery
"D" Bty. 211th Bde.
Awards:
M M
Grave Reference:
C. 11.
Cemetery:
CAPELLE-BEAUDIGNIES ROAD CEMETERY
Family History
He was the son of John Henry and Harriet Smith of Nottingham. In 1901 they lived at 37 Bombay Street St Ann's Nottingham.
Remembered on
St Ann's District Virtual Memorial War Memorial
as Herbert Smith
WAGSTAFF, CHARLES TAYLOR
Rank:
Private
Service No:
31481
Date of Death:
29/10/1917
Age:
35
Regiment/Service:
Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)
15th Bn.
Grave Reference:
II. A. 43.
Cemetery:
BLEUET FARM CEMETERY
Additional Information:
Husband of Margaret Wagstaff, of 25, Bombay St., St. Ann's Well Rd., Nottingham.
Place of birth
Elsfield, Oxfordshire
Remembered on
Father: William Wagstaff, born in 1845 in Nottingham, working as a commissionaire. Mother: Eliza, born in 1851 at Elsfield, Oxon. Brothers:Harry, born in 1890 in Nottingham and step-brother and William, born in 1892 in Nottingham. Sister: Mary A., born in 1888 in Nottingham, working as a hosiery hand. The family lived at 8 Calcutta Street, St. Anns, Nottingham. Charles Wagstaff married Margaret Wagstaff, who was born in 1885 and worked as a cardboard box maker. He also worked as worked as a brass bobbin maker.They had two sons, Thomas, born in 1906 and Lawrence, born in 1910. Both were born in Nottingham. The family lived at 25 Bombay Street, St. Ann's Well Road, Nottingham.
Military History
Pte. Wagstaff was called up for service and following training he was drafted to France. The battalion took part in heavy fighting during the Third Battle of Ypres, and Pte. Wagstaff was seriously wounded and taken to a dressing station, where he died on 29/10/1917. He was buried nearby at Bleuet Farm Cemetery.
Rank:
Private
Service No:
31481
Date of Death:
29/10/1917
Age:
35
Regiment/Service:
Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)
15th Bn.
Grave Reference:
II. A. 43.
Cemetery:
BLEUET FARM CEMETERY
Additional Information:
Husband of Margaret Wagstaff, of 25, Bombay St., St. Ann's Well Rd., Nottingham.
Place of birth
Elsfield, Oxfordshire
Remembered on
- Loggerheads War Memorial as Wagstaff 31481
- St Ann's Nottingham - Parish and Congregation War Memorial as Wagstaffe C
Father: William Wagstaff, born in 1845 in Nottingham, working as a commissionaire. Mother: Eliza, born in 1851 at Elsfield, Oxon. Brothers:Harry, born in 1890 in Nottingham and step-brother and William, born in 1892 in Nottingham. Sister: Mary A., born in 1888 in Nottingham, working as a hosiery hand. The family lived at 8 Calcutta Street, St. Anns, Nottingham. Charles Wagstaff married Margaret Wagstaff, who was born in 1885 and worked as a cardboard box maker. He also worked as worked as a brass bobbin maker.They had two sons, Thomas, born in 1906 and Lawrence, born in 1910. Both were born in Nottingham. The family lived at 25 Bombay Street, St. Ann's Well Road, Nottingham.
Military History
Pte. Wagstaff was called up for service and following training he was drafted to France. The battalion took part in heavy fighting during the Third Battle of Ypres, and Pte. Wagstaff was seriously wounded and taken to a dressing station, where he died on 29/10/1917. He was buried nearby at Bleuet Farm Cemetery.
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Name:
William Bright Bailey Birth Year: abt 1880 Residence: 7 Bombay St, Nottingham Occupation cleaner Age at enlistment: 35 Enlistment Year: 1915 Regimental Number: 53593 Regiment Name: 14th Sherwood Foresters Demob 1919 |
Name:
George Edward Green Birth Year 1883 Residence: 19 Bombay St, Nottingham Occupation van man Age at enlistment: 33 Enlistment Year 1917 Regimental Number: 37185 Regiment Name Lincolnshire Regiment Demob: 1919 |
Name:
William Thomas Wilcockson Birth Year: abt 1887 Residence Place: 23 Bombay St, Nottingham Age at enlistment: 28 Enlistment Year 1915 Regimental Number: 70104 Regiment Name: 3 - 7 Battalion North Derbys |
Name:
PHIPPS, William Birth date abt 1880 Service No 72138 Royal Field Artillery Enlistment year 1915 Enlistment age 35 Demob 1915 |
BOER WAR
GEORGE JAMES TAYLOR
FATHERS NAME SAME 4 BOMBAY ST
4 BOMBAY ST
Attested 1897
5284
4805f
8917
West Yorkshire
South Africa Queens medal & clasp Defence of Ladysmith ,Belfast,SA Kings Medal & Clasps 1901 & 1902
brass finisher
FATHERS NAME SAME 4 BOMBAY ST
4 BOMBAY ST
Attested 1897
5284
4805f
8917
West Yorkshire
South Africa Queens medal & clasp Defence of Ladysmith ,Belfast,SA Kings Medal & Clasps 1901 & 1902
brass finisher