Well, I did a search of the Stratford site, being where Romford Road ends; but then searched for Wedlake. This site covers more than just Stratford, and came up with quite a few hits for Wedlake in Hornchurch in the 1860's and 1870's. This would equate to the Romford area that you mention. See - http://gamesforlondon.com/ , and try the search engine, for what it is worth. Best Kevan -----Original Message----- From: essex-uk-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:essex-uk-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Donna Sent: 29 August 2008 22:51 To: Essex-UK@rootsweb. com Subject: Re: [Ess] Old Photos While we're talking of old photographs/photographers... I have an old wedding photograph that has come into my possession that was taken by 'W. Wedlake', with (presumably) studio/business addresses of "358, Romford Road, E." and "26, Junction Road, N." The only place I know with both Romford Road and Junction Road is the Romford area, but the clothes in the photo imply it was taken most likely in the late 1910s and I didn't think any of my relatives had moved to Essex from Islington at that point.... Does anyone know anything about W. Wedlake? Many thanks, Donna -----Original Message----- From: essex-uk-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:essex-uk-bounces@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of Colleen Sent: 29 August 2008 20:44 To: Jean Lees; essex-uk@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [Ess] Old Photos Ambrose isn't listed in my book about Essex photographers. So can't help there, however the curator of the lovely Burnham on Crouch Museum almost certainly will be able to help if you email him on: histmus@aol.com Siggers: Until 1899, when the studio moved to larger premises, the renowned Colchester photographic business, the known as the Northlight Studio (studio in Isaac's Walk, shop front in Head Street) was owned by William Gill. In 1896 Gill had taken on a new manager, a Mr Siggers who I would think is your man or woman. Did Siggers take over the old premises and start up his own business in 1896? Colleen ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Any problems, please contact the List Admin: Essex-UK-admin@rootsweb.com ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ESSEX-UK-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message