Many thanks to everyone who contributed to the French Onions in Hampshire query. Some very interesting stories, facts & figures came out of the memories Cheers Maureen, NZ

I can do it - but have I cheated? Whilst making clockwise circles, draw the 6 starting at the bottom (loop round and come up to the top). Must add, husband who's left handed almost fell of his chair whislt trying to do it!! Much amusement. Keep up the good work, Barbara Earl [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ben Skeates" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2005 1:10 AM Subject: Re: [HantsLife] re Sub > How Smart is Your Right Foot? > > This is so funny that it will boggle your mind. And you will keep > trying at least 50 more times to see if you can outsmart your foot, but > you can't. > > 1. While sitting at your desk, lift your right foot off the floor and > make clockwise circles. > > 2. Now, while doing this, draw the number "6" in the air with your > right hand. > > > Your foot will change direction. > I told you so .And there's nothing you can do about it > Make sure you pass this on to your friends...they won't be able to believe > it either!! > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Chris and Caroline" <[email protected]> > To: "Ben Skeates" <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 10:25 AM > Subject: Re: [HantsLife] re Sub > > >> Maureen was a bit put out by that when I told her!! >> As this family across the road has relations in NZ as well as Australia!! >> Chris >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Ben Skeates" <[email protected]> >> To: "Chris and Caroline" <[email protected]> >> Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 12:23 AM >> Subject: Re: [HantsLife] re Sub >> >> >>> World is a very small place these days Chris! >>> Wierd coincidence >>> Ben >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Chris and Caroline" <[email protected]> >>> To: "Ben Skeates" <[email protected]> >>> Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 10:09 AM >>> Subject: Re: [HantsLife] re Sub >>> >>> >>>> But the most spooky thing is Ben. >>>> When Maureen got home and contacted me she said she was going to >>>> research the name DACOMBE as it was in her family somewhere. >>>> If only she had known, the house she called at instead of mine was a >>>> Mrs DACOMBE!!! >>>> Chris >>>> >>>> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "Ben Skeates" <[email protected]> >>>> To: "Chris and Caroline" <[email protected]> >>>> Sent: Monday, October 31, 2005 10:54 PM >>>> Subject: Re: [HantsLife] re Sub >>>> >>>> >>>>>I agree Chris, Both of the M's are great friends. Pity you missed her >>>>>visit. >>>>> Ben >>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>> From: "Chris and Caroline" <[email protected]> >>>>> To: "Ben Skeates" <[email protected]> >>>>> Sent: Monday, October 31, 2005 10:34 AM >>>>> Subject: Re: [HantsLife] re Sub >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> Glad Maureen keeps in touch she is a lovely person. >>>>>> I missed her when she called her as she had the wrong house and I was >>>>>> in, she called on the one on the otherside of the road!! >>>>>> Still may yet meet up later! >>>>>> Chris >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>> From: "Ben Skeates" <[email protected]> >>>>>> To: "Chris and Caroline" <[email protected]> >>>>>> Sent: Monday, October 31, 2005 12:30 AM >>>>>> Subject: Re: [HantsLife] re Sub >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> It's quiet everywhere over here at the moment chris, I guess a lot >>>>>>> are on holidays (Half term) or earky winter break up. >>>>>>> I heard from Maureen this am. >>>>>>> Otherwise all OK >>>>>>> Ben >>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>>> From: "Chris and Caroline" <[email protected]> >>>>>>> To: "Ben Skeates" <[email protected]> >>>>>>> Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2005 11:29 AM >>>>>>> Subject: Re: [HantsLife] re Sub >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hi Ben >>>>>>>> Saw your sub email earlier. >>>>>>>> There are 181 subscribers to HAMPSHIRE-LIFE-L and 89 subscribers to >>>>>>>> HAMPSHIRE-LIFE-D >>>>>>>> But its very quiet at present. >>>>>>>> Chris >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>>>> From: "Ben Skeates" <[email protected]> >>>>>>>> To: <[email protected]> >>>>>>>> Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2005 1:19 AM >>>>>>>> Subject: [HantsLife] re Sub >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Hi Chris >>>>>>>>> I have subbed and will see how I go, How many are there on the >>>>>>>>> list now? >>>>>>>>> Ben >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> ==== HAMPSHIRE-LIFE Mailing List ==== >>>>>>>>> To contact the List Administrator: [email protected] >>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe from the list: >>>>>>>>> Mail: [email protected] >>>>>>>>> Digest: [email protected] >>>>>>>>> In both cases put "unsubscribe" in the subject header and no text >>>>>>>>> in the message box >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> ============================== >>>>>>>>> Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. >>>>>>>>> Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. 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How Smart is Your Right Foot? This is so funny that it will boggle your mind. And you will keep trying at least 50 more times to see if you can outsmart your foot, but you can't. 1. While sitting at your desk, lift your right foot off the floor and make clockwise circles. 2. Now, while doing this, draw the number "6" in the air with your right hand. Your foot will change direction. I told you so .And there's nothing you can do about it Make sure you pass this on to your friends...they won't be able to believe it either!! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris and Caroline" <[email protected]> To: "Ben Skeates" <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 10:25 AM Subject: Re: [HantsLife] re Sub > Maureen was a bit put out by that when I told her!! > As this family across the road has relations in NZ as well as Australia!! > Chris > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Ben Skeates" <[email protected]> > To: "Chris and Caroline" <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 12:23 AM > Subject: Re: [HantsLife] re Sub > > >> World is a very small place these days Chris! >> Wierd coincidence >> Ben >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Chris and Caroline" <[email protected]> >> To: "Ben Skeates" <[email protected]> >> Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 10:09 AM >> Subject: Re: [HantsLife] re Sub >> >> >>> But the most spooky thing is Ben. >>> When Maureen got home and contacted me she said she was going to >>> research the name DACOMBE as it was in her family somewhere. >>> If only she had known, the house she called at instead of mine was a Mrs >>> DACOMBE!!! >>> Chris >>> >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Ben Skeates" <[email protected]> >>> To: "Chris and Caroline" <[email protected]> >>> Sent: Monday, October 31, 2005 10:54 PM >>> Subject: Re: [HantsLife] re Sub >>> >>> >>>>I agree Chris, Both of the M's are great friends. Pity you missed her >>>>visit. >>>> Ben >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "Chris and Caroline" <[email protected]> >>>> To: "Ben Skeates" <[email protected]> >>>> Sent: Monday, October 31, 2005 10:34 AM >>>> Subject: Re: [HantsLife] re Sub >>>> >>>> >>>>> Glad Maureen keeps in touch she is a lovely person. >>>>> I missed her when she called her as she had the wrong house and I was >>>>> in, she called on the one on the otherside of the road!! >>>>> Still may yet meet up later! >>>>> Chris >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>> From: "Ben Skeates" <[email protected]> >>>>> To: "Chris and Caroline" <[email protected]> >>>>> Sent: Monday, October 31, 2005 12:30 AM >>>>> Subject: Re: [HantsLife] re Sub >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> It's quiet everywhere over here at the moment chris, I guess a lot >>>>>> are on holidays (Half term) or earky winter break up. >>>>>> I heard from Maureen this am. >>>>>> Otherwise all OK >>>>>> Ben >>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>> From: "Chris and Caroline" <[email protected]> >>>>>> To: "Ben Skeates" <[email protected]> >>>>>> Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2005 11:29 AM >>>>>> Subject: Re: [HantsLife] re Sub >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi Ben >>>>>>> Saw your sub email earlier. >>>>>>> There are 181 subscribers to HAMPSHIRE-LIFE-L and 89 subscribers to >>>>>>> HAMPSHIRE-LIFE-D >>>>>>> But its very quiet at present. >>>>>>> Chris >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>>> From: "Ben Skeates" <[email protected]> >>>>>>> To: <[email protected]> >>>>>>> Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2005 1:19 AM >>>>>>> Subject: [HantsLife] re Sub >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hi Chris >>>>>>>> I have subbed and will see how I go, How many are there on the list >>>>>>>> now? >>>>>>>> Ben >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> ==== HAMPSHIRE-LIFE Mailing List ==== >>>>>>>> To contact the List Administrator: [email protected] >>>>>>>> To unsubscribe from the list: >>>>>>>> Mail: [email protected] >>>>>>>> Digest: [email protected] >>>>>>>> In both cases put "unsubscribe" in the subject header and no text >>>>>>>> in the message box >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> ============================== >>>>>>>> Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. >>>>>>>> Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: >>>>>>>> http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> > > > >

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Hello again Derek I also found a number of birth recordes for Lambert in the WILTSHIRE records. If required will attach EXCEL ver. OK if not req. regards Ben ----- Original Message ----- From: "derek lambert" <[email protected]> To: "Ben Skeates" <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 4:05 AM Subject: Re: [HantsLife] re Genealogy look-ups > Hello Ben, re: the mail concerning marriage records, when you have time, I > would be grateful if you could see if there is any entry for the marriage > of William LAMBERT of Handley Dorset, to a Sarah from Eling, Hants. The > date would be pre 1817. > > Thanks, Derek. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Ben Skeates" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, October 31, 2005 5:36 AM > Subject: [HantsLife] re Genealogy look-ups > > >> To anyone who is still researching their ancestors I have >> The Bishop of Winchester's Marriage allegations rcords. >> The Phillimores Marriage records >> the Kelly's 1867 Post office trade records including the isle of Wight >> 1851, 1861, 1871 & 1891 of the Andover area >> and the Hampshire Burial records. >> I also have OZ Convict records >> and the complete 1881 Great Britian Census >> >> Note: I'm a two finger typist so rather slow. >> >> Regards >> Ben >> >> >> ==== HAMPSHIRE-LIFE Mailing List ==== >> Please use common sense when sending or replying to messages on the list. >> What may not offend you may offend others. Please do not send virus >> warnings, or other matetial not relevant to Hampshire and its history. >> >> ============================== >> Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for >> ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: >> http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx >> >> > > > >

I Have read with such interest memories of the Onion Johnnies ,My family made a few moves between Bitterne and St marys where I went to Central School,[as Ida wilson] and can Lways remember them also the little Italian man who rode a three wheeler bike selling Icacream ,sadley he was interred when war began. also the man who sharpened the Knives and Mums scissors, then my Mother never failed to cross the palms of Gypsies with silver sixpence when they came selling pegs etc. These visitors made life so interesting and many happy memories ,Ida c Gurman [email protected]

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Yes I can remember the onion Man when I was a girl in Portsmouth it was only the other day that my friend who comes from England we were only talking a bout the onion man I come from Hampshire portsmouth ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeanne Mayer" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 4:20 PM Subject: Re: [HantsLife] Onions in Hampshire > Yes, I remember the Onion seller who used to cycle round Marchwood with > his > strings of onions. The same man came year after year and I would imagine > he > made a decent living because I am fairly sure that he was still coming > during the 60's. If he wasn't French then he was a good actor because he > used to talk about his family and life in France. The onions were red and > always good quality. > Jeanne > > >> >> Does anyone else remember the French onion sellers riding bicycles >> through >> residential streets in Hampshire, with strings of onions on their >> handlebars? >> >> Merci beaucoup >> Au revoir >> Maureen, NZ > > ______________________________

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While I remember the onion men when I was a child in Totton, imagine my surprise when I saw one 3 or 4 years ago while visiting my mother there. Unfortunately he was only passing by and had moved on before I could get a picture of him. Diane ----- Original Message ----- From: "dgmthomas" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 5:02 AM Subject: Fw: [HantsLife] Onions in Hampshire > Yes I can remember the onion Man when I was a girl in Portsmouth > it was only the other day that my friend who comes from England > we were only talking a bout the onion man > I come from Hampshire portsmouth > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jeanne Mayer" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 4:20 PM > Subject: Re: [HantsLife] Onions in Hampshire > > > > Yes, I remember the Onion seller who used to cycle round Marchwood with > > his > > strings of onions. The same man came year after year and I would imagine > > he > > made a decent living because I am fairly sure that he was still coming > > during the 60's. If he wasn't French then he was a good actor because he > > used to talk about his family and life in France. The onions were red and > > always good quality. > > Jeanne > > > > > >> > >> Does anyone else remember the French onion sellers riding bicycles > >> through > >> residential streets in Hampshire, with strings of onions on their > >> handlebars? > >> > >> Merci beaucoup > >> Au revoir > >> Maureen, NZ > > > > ______________________________ > > > ==== HAMPSHIRE-LIFE Mailing List ==== > Please use common sense when sending or replying to messages on the list. What may not offend you may offend others. Please do not send virus warnings, or other matetial not relevant to Hampshire and its history. > > ============================== > Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. > New content added every business day. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx > >

Know your onions, yes I remember them back in the 1950s in London, they came from Brittany so we were told.. Adele (ex Londoner)

I will forward this to a friend who lives more directly in Hants, than I (in Sussex). I'm sure he was telling me recently that there was funeral - or famous one had died recently, but that there is still at least one French onion seller who makes the trip every year. Will enquire. He's in Petersfield, and works once a week in the "best untouched pub of the year 199something" .. The Harrow at Steep.. been in the same family for 70 years. The matriarch Ellen died recently,and the funeral was attended by 400+ people .. and the free bar ran to the region of £10,000!

Here is a little piece on "onion Johnnies", remember them well from before the war when living in Sholing, near Southampton and again after the war when living in West End. The message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments: Shortcut to: http://www.toomanychefs.com/archives/000921.php Len

Maureen, You got me thinking about the onions sellers and I found this on google. I thought the name Johnny Onion Man was just a name that my dad had given our onion seller until I found this. http://www.brittany-bretagne.com/pg/johnnies.htm Jeanne

'Allo, 'allo I've brought this subject up before but am coming at it from a different angle. Does anyone else remember the French onion sellers riding bicycles through residential streets in Hampshire, with strings of onions on their handlebars? I'm very interested in knowing some more about them. Did they really come over on boats from France, bringing their bikes & wares with them or were they based in Southern England, using the black beret & neckerchief as an easily understood "trade mark"? Did they do much trade? I find it hard to believe that they could have made a decent living from it. Could it have been to do with desperate times after WW2? Did they go further afield than the southern ports? They used to come to the suburb of Shirley in Southampton but I'd be interested to know if they also visited the villages round about. Merci beaucoup Au revoir Maureen, NZ

Yes, I remember the Onion seller who used to cycle round Marchwood with his strings of onions. The same man came year after year and I would imagine he made a decent living because I am fairly sure that he was still coming during the 60's. If he wasn't French then he was a good actor because he used to talk about his family and life in France. The onions were red and always good quality. Jeanne > > Does anyone else remember the French onion sellers riding bicycles through > residential streets in Hampshire, with strings of onions on their > handlebars? > > Merci beaucoup > Au revoir > Maureen, NZ

To anyone who is still researching their ancestors I have The Bishop of Winchester's Marriage allegations rcords. The Phillimores Marriage records the Kelly's 1867 Post office trade records including the isle of Wight 1851, 1861, 1871 & 1891 of the Andover area and the Hampshire Burial records. I also have OZ Convict records and the complete 1881 Great Britian Census Note: I'm a two finger typist so rather slow. Regards Ben

Hi Chris I have subbed and will see how I go, How many are there on the list now? Ben

Hi everyone I have a request from anyone who may have a copy of the entry in the Bramshott Parish Register made by John Monkhouse, I am sure anyone who has perused these registers, will know which one I mean. many thanks in advance. Cheers Lesley Please visit my website:- http://www.lesleeztreez.com

.... or see http://website.lineone.net/~hantshistory/pr-entries.html ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lesley C. Potter" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2005 7:42 PM Subject: [Ham] Entry in Bramshott PR's Hi everyone I have a request from anyone who may have a copy of the entry in the Bramshott Parish Register made by John Monkhouse, I am sure anyone who has perused these registers, will know which one I mean. many thanks in advance. Cheers Lesley