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Admiral Sir James Startin K.C.B. 1855-1948

Admiral Sir James Startin K.C.B. 1855-1948
I have referred to most people's relationship as related to Admiral Startin. He was Les's great grandfather's first cousin. Les's date of birth was 24th May 1955.

Please start at the bottom of the page with Admiral James Startin as it will make more sense that way.

Sunday 13 March 2011

Adelaide Thrupp 1831-1908




 


Merrow House.


Merrow's "Big House", is a very plain and "boxy" three storey brick building. It dates from 1802, was a home to the Thrupp family for many years, became an old folks home 1949-78 before being converted into old people's flats in 1984. © Copyright Colin Smith and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.
Merrow Infants School a church school. Miss Adelaide Thrupp was responsible for the building of this school to replace the little one opposite the Horse and Groom.
It was extended in 1901 about the time some of the houses were built.