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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.

Saturday 12 March 2011

George Henry Harman 1848-1922

George Henry Harman was the father of Kezia b 1859 (Leslie's great grandmother) who married George Harrington.




Harmans Yard 1958. The old Town Hall was in the middle of Fish Street in 1572 It was demolished in 1761 and its site added to the road.  After the war the old building was used by H. Harman &Co iron scrap and metal merchants.It had on its wall a tablet to mark the bicentenery of the conversion of John Wesley Founder of Methodism. picture from Vilma Larner

He lived in Fish Street (now Castle Street), Poole and was a Marine Store Dealer.


The  Wesley  plaque was saved in the 1960’s demolition of Harman's in Poole and replaced on the new building near the site now in Castle Street and known as Wright House.  It is occupied at present by Raglan Housing Association as its HQ.  Kindly forwarded to me by Ian.