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- I've been trying to find out if any photographs existed of the prefab estate at Clayhall...I lived in one from about 1947/48 till 1971...I took a few photos myself of my friends at the time but not really actual pictures of the prefabs in general...I do have an arial view of the area which is now occupied by the houses on the Gillkicker estate....Would you know of any photographs of the Clayhall prefabs? Adrian

- I have a query about a picture at Camper and Nicholsons boat yard in Mumby Road.My mum and I have worked there for about a year. I was wondering if you could give us some clues as to when it was taken. Some distinct features are the Shell petrol station was still on the corner of Mumby Road just opposite the pub next to Camper and Nicholsons. The Southern Self-Drive pale blue vans are located in a yard 50 metres further along the road, the information kiosk at the ferry was located on the left hand side of the path that leads down to the ferry pontoon whereas it is next to the bus station, the Millennium Gardens by the ferry had not yet been revamped, and finally where Gunwharf is now there were still the old navy buildings.

- Jean is looking for a piece of pasture type land in Gosport for a caravan.

- Deborah is looking for anyone knows or knows about Hester Cannings.

- I am looking for a photo or history of Shakespeare Hall, Gosport. This was built and owned by a relative of my father. My grandmother was a music and dance teacher there around 1915 onwards. I would like to provide something of interest as he is writing his memoirs. Althea Edwards

- I was wondering if you knew of anywhere or even a book on the NCH in Clayhall Road I could obtain I lived in Hudson House In the National Children’s Home between 1963 and 1967 photographs of the home would be very much appreciated if you know anyone who has some I would be willing to pay for copies. Steve Dade

- I am researching the lives of individuals, with Hampshire connections, who were involved in the Spanish Civil War and I would be very grateful for any information you can give me about two men from Gosport who were involved, or suggest where I might find additional information. I am as interested in the men before they went to Spain as afterwards.Do any of the secondary (ex grammar?) schools in Gosport have records which might help?? I could find no evidence of him in the "News" for the period. Michael was killed in action June 1937 at La Ganga/Segovia.

The first is Michael Edward John Livesay, born in a Portsmouth Nursing Home on 10 December 1912 - but the address for his parents at that time was; Eaglehurst, Bury Road, Alverstoke. By the time he had left for Spain, in January 1937, he had qualified as an architect. I am missing all information between those dates.

The second is Albert Edward Rabone, born 3 July 1916. His father was living at 11 Woodstock Road Gosport at the time he went to Spain, also in January 1937.He had an unfortunate tendency to desert, but still gave supportive articles to the press before he returned. He was killed, in an accidental fall into a ships hold, in 1938, in Barcelona, during another attempt to desert.Any help would be much appreciated. Regards Alan Lloyd

- Do you know where I could purchase any old photos from the children's home. I was there during the 60s and used to have some but lost them all in a fire we had. Steve Dade

- I have recently been told my Nan was engaged to one of the sailors on HMS Hood before it sank in 1941. At the moment we are unable to remember his name and hoped that perhaps we might be able to ask if anyone in the Gosport area or wider had put together a list of men from Gosport/Portsmouth who lost their lives on the ship. Obviously there is a chance that he didn't actually come from Gosport but we thought it would be the best place to try first before widening our search. I'm happy for my email to be given out. Thanks for any help.Mandie Oliver

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