My name was Cynthia Kingdon when I was evacuated to Burwell with my brother, John, at the beginning of the 1940s. We lived with a very kind couple called Ted and Lily Irons at what was then No. 3 Newmarket Road but which I think is now No. 128. For many years afterwards Mrs Irons and I kept in contact and I visited Burwell too, also with my husband. When he died in 1981, Mrs Irons wrote to me every week with kind, encouraging words to help me through my bereavement. I am now so delighted to have found this Guestbook where I can tell the people of Burwell, especially anybody there who might remember me, e.g. Mr & Mrs Irons’ son, Peter, that I shall never forget the kindness shown to me during those tender years spent among you as a young child.

Hi everyone I went to school in Burwell from 1965 to 69/70.I lived in Swaffham Prior.I'm looking for anyone that was there at the same time.

My BARRON kin came to America in the 1600s. They were the Barron Family. William Barron and his son William Barron, Esquire lived in Burwell. I live in Arlington Texas and the town is located between Dallas and Fort Worth. Any history of my family would be greatly appreciated! urogers@sbcglobal.net

Geoffrey de Mandeville was one of my ancestors who died at Burwell following a siege on the castle.

The Isaacsons, Stutevilles and other associated families lived in Burwell over many centuries and are my ancestors. In 2010 I stayed at a local camping site so that I could spend some time walking in the footsteps of my Ancestors who are deeply rooted in Cambridgeshire and Suffolk I have traced my tree back over 1000years I will be back again.

Hi

My grandfather Frederick Rigley married Rosetta Warren of Burwell in Ipswich. He died in London but originated in Nottingham. She died in Newmarket registration district in 1977. I never knew my grandfather and wondered if anyone had any history regarding Rosetta. Coincidentally we are now living in Cambridgeshire.

I was born in Burwell in 1946 in one of the little thatched cottages in the High Street. A Mrs Grainger the village photographer lived in one of these also and she was a great historian who had many photographs of the village and inhabitants. My great grandparents' name was Warren, and they lived in Ness Road [I think]. We came to New Zealand when I was 5. My mum and dad were Bert and Gwen Martin, and he was the son of Tom Martin who married Florence Warren. Everybody's up and died now, except my mother Gwen Martin, who is 89 next week. Great to see so many names I recognise on this page. Maybe one day before I pop my clogs I will see Burwell again!

My husband and I run a business in Cambridge and are moving to Burwell very soon. We came across this lovely site whilst researching the local area. We are looking forward to making new friends in the village :)

Late 1979 I found myself stationed at RAF Mildenhall and moved into a flat on Grantchester Rise. Thanks to the friendly people of Burwell I grew to love England so much that my two year assignment ended up being nine years. I miss it very much to this day. Thank You to the Millers, the Fullers, the Huggins. The biggest Thank You to the Kytes. I still think of you as "Mum and Dad" and love you both just as much as my own parents. I wonder how you manage without me there to make the mustard.

I am researching the Hills Family of Soham the last I've found is John Hills born 1546.I've seen that there may be Hills family in Burwell in the past.

I was born in Burwell in 1944 and lived in the village to 1963. Since leaving, my thoughts have often turned to two local scenes from that time. They are the barge that was beached alongside the Lode in the vicinity of the old fertiliser works and the threshing machine which for many years stood at the village end of the First (Newnham?) Drove. I would be interested to hear from anyone who knows if there is a photographic record of either or both of those two relics from the village's past.

H, I don't think such a service exists. I would recommend you buy a cheap second hand one from the stall in social club car park on Friday or Saturday morning. There is usually a reasonable selection for sale.

Hi all!
Does anyone know where I can hire a bike in Burwell?

I was looking up where the name Burwell Originated, and was surprised that it was Burwell,Cambridge, UK. I live in Chouteau, Oklahoma, USA. Just thought it was interesting, and I may explore further. Is there anyone, with the last name Burwell still residing in the Village of Burwell that you know of?

There is a cemetery in Burwell. It is on Ness road.

Hi from NZ one of my Peachey ancesters was married at All Saints Church and one entry says at Burwell, but I can't find an All Saints in Burwell. Also is there a main cemetery in Burwell? I will be in the area late in August for a few days and would love to see some of the area.

Hey there
anybody remember "The Baron" from the late 50s early 60s
biker days in Burwell and the surounding area , i'm still about ( mad as ever) but still hanging in there

would love to hear from any of the old crowd

Regards "The Baron"

Bob Ammon
i have tried to send mail to you but your E addy s are out of date please contact me , i remember you from the 1960s when you worked for Browns of Burwell would love to hear from you
Regards Peter

Does anyone remember the "hippy commune" in Burwell? I lived in Burwell 1963-1976. loved it.

ROBINS REACH ARCHERY:

Come and have a go at the BURWELL CARNIVAL DAY Saturday 25th June Why not have a go or just come along and simply watch all the other Robin Hoods & Maid Marions having a go

My wife, Cheryl and I were stationed at RAF lakenheath 1970-1974 and lived in a home which had been the Queens Arms Pub at one time in its history. The property was owned by a Lester Perkins. We had a St. Bernard dog. Would love to make contact with his son who inherited the property.

Hi I grew up in Burwell,and lived there until I left School,then moved to Yorkshire.I now live in New Zealand,if anyone remembers me I would love to hear from them

I am researching the Warren Families of Soham and Burwell and the connections between them and other local families, My direct ancestors were Warrens of Soham, there seens to be a link to these in Burwell (late 1700s), any infomation would be great.

I would love to hear from anybody who knew my late Grandparents Bill & Greta Mitchell. They moved to New Zealand in the 60's (or sometime around then). I moved to London last year (2009) and am interested to hear the stories you have of them. I am the Daughter of Edwin Mitchell, their eldest Son.

looking at the history of the name faircliff in burwell as my parents were from there.

love to hear from anybody who knows people from orchard way,westhorpe,martins road,silver street

lived at orchardway burwell.no 83.now im nottingham.hope to make contact with the smiths,masons,utteridge,denmans,dyers(colin)badcocks,

Can any one enlighten me on the whereabouts of ARBER LANE which was in Burwell in days of old. What happened to it or name change etc. Any information will be gratefully appreciated.

Hi all...looking for an old friend Linda Brown Had a son paul. Lived behind the pub (forgot the name) I was stationed at Lakenheath early 1980's. Cheers...

Looking for and information or storys about Herbert King who was a farmer in North Street from 1940's to 1980's and also his father who was called thomas henry king or an previous generations of the family - thanks

My son just e-mailed me this website..Wonderful to see how Burwell has grown. I'd get lost there now I'm sure.I went to St Mary's parochial school, then to Burwell Secondary Modern (as it was called then).Came to the U.S.A in 1963 & now live in Washington State (not DC) Anyone out there who remembers me?

Hi all. I grew up in Orchard way Burwell from 1962-1973 and then moved to Australia aged 12 with my parents. Was hoping to see a name on here i recognised, or maybe someone will recognise mine.

I was evacuated to Burwell in December 1940. I was placed with two families while I was there. First with Bernard and Olive Peachey in Heath Rd and then with Jack and Ethel Mitchell at the top end of High St. I was looked after very well by both families and I owe them a very big THANK YOU.My wife and I have visited Burwell a few times in recent years and was very pleased to find Hilda Pearce (nee Mitchell). I could not have been evacuated to a better place. Does anyone remember me.

I attended Burwell Secondary Modern School until 1952. Lived in Fordham before coming to California in 1970. Often look at the local village websites and wonder what happened to school mates.

I lived in Burwell from 81-85, and my parents for a few years longer after I returned to the USA. I'm seeking a few friends that I've lost touch with: Daniel Bushell, Neal Coles, Giles Martin are among them. Great to see the site.

Eileen thank you it is good to know that Eric and George are still alive, please give them my regards we were real mates way back when. I did not know your grannie - I had my own, also living on Toyse Lane. We were not regular 'Vacees' my mother brought us to Burwell when we were bombed out in London. Then the Luftwaffe dropped incendaries on us - one dropped into our well and ruined our water supply. But I'll e-mail you. Bob
I'll e-mail you

Hi there since writing to you about Uncle Eric, I have since found out that George is still alive and sees Eric regularly. If you would like contact info, let me know. Were you one of the boys that lived with my Grannie Day.

Is any 'body' still with us who attended the school on Silver Street in 1941 -2? And remembers the troops billeted at Briarwood across the street- I was caned daily by Headmistress Miss Sprake for scrounging lunch with them - and whacked by P.C. Good for scrumping apples. We were Londoners,lived at 3 Toyse Lane and left at the end of the war but I have fond memories of a wartime Burwell boyhood. I had a great collection of incendiary bomb fins collected from the fields after raids and army badges - my proudest a red 'Desert rat' given me by a soldier who still had sand in his kit. My best mates were Eric Ware and George Fuller both lived on Ness Road. Have either of them made it this far?

Hi thanks for the web site. My great-grandfather came to America from Burwell in the 1870's. Just doing a little research. Thanks you.

Just wanted to say hello to anybody that knows or remembers me...Hello!!!!

I am trying to get back in touch with The Harding's that lived on Silver Lane or Silver Street. Is there anyone out there that might have their email? Thanks!

Great informative site.
Please note the URL for St Marys Church has changed.

Thanks, Don

I am interested in the history of the Burwell Arbers of past years. Any information would be much appreciated Thank you

Still searching for PALMERs of Burwell - I know many are still in the area, but I haven't found you yet!

My gt gt gt grandparents, Stephen PALMER & Maria DeSilva are buried in St. Mary's Churchyard.

Please read my website: CAWTHORN, SCOTT, & DeSILVA PALMER Family History Pages - I'd love to hear from you if you're one of my PALMER cousins - however distant!

I am a Burwell based graphic artist who is currently working on a fenland inspired arts project. As part of the project, I have created a (not-for-profit) blog. I would especially like to hear the thoughts and opinions of local people. If you would like to share yours views on any aspect of fenland life, please do so by visiting my URL (above) and clicking on 'Blog' link.

I am trying to investigate my family tree and would be interested to hear from anyone who has a William Bridgeman in their family line. He was born c1818 and died 05 Feb 1910 and was married to Margaret who was born c1832 and died 04 Aug 1917.I believe he was a carpenter, and they had a son George, my Gt Grandfeather who also became a carpenter. He married Elizabeth, from a different Bridgeman family !

I'm an American living in Alaska and will be visiting 12 September 2009 with my English cousins, meeting them for the first time in Burwell. We are all descendents of the Stevens family, of the Stevens Mill. My grandmother lived in Burwell until the late 1870's, when she moved to Michigan. Are there other Stevens family members still in the area?

I am trying to find an old friend who used to live at
99 NESS ROAD BURWELL from 1940 to mid 1950's her name was
JEAN BADCOCK who married & moved to the ELY area.
if anyone has any information on her it would make my day
i have onley just found this web site so ithought
somebody could have just have known her.
please contact donaldneal@btinternet.com

My dad worked at Guyatts Mineralworks for many years, I will ask my mum if she knows anything about the prior owners.

My family history goes back a long way in the Burwell area and once owned the Droford Mineral Water Works. There was a connection between the Rickards and the Guyatts. I am interested in anything related to Rickards and/or the history of the Droford works.

My Mom lives in Burwell,and apparantly likes it. I`m in Fargo ND,and doubt I`ll ever get to see Burwell,except from the beautiful photos

I am researching my great,great-grandfather - Jonathan Bridgeman b. 1835 in Burwell. He was married to Charlotte (nee Edwards) who came from Blythburgh, Suffolk. Their son, Walter William Bridgeman, b.1861, left Burwell and joined the Metropolitan Police. I would like to contact anyone else from this line.

I am doing some family research and may have a connection to the Casburns. Does anyone know of any who went to Australia ?? late 1800's, probably New South Wales?

my family orignates from burwell. and i believe there is a row of cottages named after the casburns. named casburn lane? any one still live there now by that name i would love to be in contact. been once but i live so far away now.and am still looking for info.

Dear Tara there are many young families living here and the school has a very good reputation we moved here in 1993 and love it any place is what you make it. I am a specialist nurse working in a large hospital in Cambridge there are 2 to choose from and provide lots of interesting jobs other than nursing. I am sure this would make a great home for your growing family

I believe the picture is of the cottages that are opposite what used to be Dr. Elliots Office, there are some references to them in some of the back entries on this website. Hi to anybody who remembers me...

I have just found another Burwell postcard to go with my collection.
It is a picture of a typical row of Burwell cottages but I cannot place where they are.
Can anyone help me identify them.
You can view it here, along with the rest of my collection.

Please feel free to leave comments on any of them

Tia

Rob

I am researching my family tree and find that my grandmother's last name was Diver and her family came from Burwell. From what I have found so far is that they moved from Burwell to Rockdale, Milam County, Texas, USA around 1873. I am curious as to why they moved and anything I can find out would be wonderful. Are there any of the Diver family still living there? Does anyone remember any of them? Sounds like Burwell is a wonderful place. Thank you for any information anyone may have.

After falling in love with Burwell my son and his wife have bought a house in Orchard Way and we wish them all the luck in the world. They are so pleased to be living in Burwell at long last. I am writing this from Lt. Cornard near Sudbury, Suffolk. Good luck Peter and Carol from the family.

I live in Toronto, Canada and our Jarvis family dates back to Edward Jarvis, born Burwell 1767 to 1771 who married Susanah Hinds on May 5, 1797 and had 8 children. I'm trying to contact any Jarvis who's family traces back to Edward . Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

cool site man

hey all im currently living in Burwell and its very nice. There are a lot of names i recognise on this page its mad reading on the net about somewhere you live!!!hello to the people living in manilla, phillipines(in the guestbook about 5th down) I WAS BORN IN PHILLIPINES!!!!its a small world aint it? great stuff

Hi,
Great looking site well thought out and friendly

Thanks

Gary


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