April 2008.
Re Sgt. William Edgar Harvey
I live in Lakenham where this airman is buried. I am very curious as to why he is buried in my local churchyard rather than a churchyard local to Newmarket where he was stationed. Please could you pass my email address on to the person who had an entry on the Newmarket historical society site as he may be able to help me with this. I just seems strange to have a new zealander in our church yard. I am in the RAF myself so war graves were a surprise (there are three in the churchyard).
Many thanks Denise Boneham
The story of this young New Zealand airman who lost his life together with the crew of a Stirling bomber that crashed while taking off from Newmarket Heath during WWII is partly explained on our Correspondence pages (pg 3). It is believed that Sgt. Harvey had a friend or relation living in Lakenham which would explain his place of burial

April 2008 from Grant Powter
Hello,
I am researching the history of my family’s business. I am interested in any trade directory entries or photos of the original shops of my grandfather, Horace Hawes and great-grandfather William Harper whose shops were located in Wellington Street. William Harper came to Newmarket in 1881 as an apprentice to a butcher named Cunningham, and his is the recipe passed down via my grand-father Horace Hawes for the Celebrated Newmarket Sausage still made by Powters today. I would also be interested to see any mention of ‘Newmarket Sausage’ by any other Newmarket butchers around that time.
With Regards, Grant Powter

April 24th 2008
NLHS Chairman Eric Dunning is something of an authority on the history of Newmarket's Clock Tower and has given talks on the subject. However Eric would like to find out about the ceremonial key that was used at the offical inauguration, which took place on Tuesday January 14th 1890 with the Rt. Hon J. Lowther MP turning the key. Does anyone know what happened to the key?

April 2008
My name is Diana Everitt of Cleethorpes Lincolnshire. I am trying to contact relations of the late Alex Henshaw as I have some old documents and a picture which I hope they might be interested in. My late husband Douglas Peter Everitt's Father worked for the Henshaw family most of his working life and these papers etc. were found after his death. Could you please help me with the above, my telephone/fax no. is 01472601667
Thanking you in anticipation. Di. Everitt
Does anyone have a contact address with Alex Henshaw's son Alex, or any member of his family?

March 6th 2008 from Jeremy Stuehmeyer
Would you please update my enquiry dated September 24th 2004 with my new email address, OR even better, would you please enter the amended details below as a new entry, thank you greatly.
Jeremy Stuehmeyer Researcher & Genealogist Email jsi2007@hotmail.co.uk
(Amended details)
I was told of an old story from the Sinclair side of my family, that way back in the Dickensian day's the Sinclair's of 'The Copse' a mansion house 'somewhere' near Newmarket Suffolk had a great disagreement, and one of the Sinclair's, a Warren Sinclair dropped Sinclair from his name, and so his surname became Warren, he had something to do with Warren Hill, I would love to know how?
Also; Where did the name 'Warren Hill' come from within Newmarket Race Course (with dates if possible)?
Did any 'Sinclair' have anything to do with the origins and set up of Newmarket Race Course?
'The Copse' Newmarket - I believe was a large house set in grounds, race horses and stabling, is this house still standing or know of today?
Is there a sketch, painting or photograph of the Sinclair's, Warren's or The Copse?
I look forward to hearing from you. Many thanks and regards Jeremy

We have informed Mr Stuehmeyer that Warren Hill was a name that existed as far back as the 18th century at least and came from the Warreners who used to look after the rabbits for food and sport. We have a picture dated 1790 Ed.)

March 5th 2008
Subject: 1914 Suffolk Regt
Hello,
I am at present doing research concerning my grandfather's (Bert West) and great uncle's (James King) First World War career. They were both from Soham and in the 11th Suffolks. They joined on the same day - 8th Sept, 1914. I believe the recruiting station was Rothsay House. Am I right in believing that this is the King Edward VIIth Memorial Hall now? There was a recruitment meeting at the Jubilee Memorial Hall. Do you know where this is? I would be grateful for any information on the 11th Suffolks (who were, incidentally, almost exclusively Cambridgeshire men) and it's links to Newmarket and surrounding area. Any photos would be much appreciated. Hoping you can help. Regards, Ian Stebbing
Rothsay is opposite the Jockey Club and used to be the Estate Agents Jackson Stops and Staff. The Jubilee Memorial Hall was another name for the KE VII Memorial Hall. I think you will like the attached picture of Suffolk Regiment soldiers at Brickfields Camp Newmarket. Could even be that your grandfather and g/uncle were among them.(Webmaster)

February 25th 2008
Hi, I am trying to find a house my Dad, Harry Morrell Born 1914, lived in a long time ago, he used to work in the stables in Newmarket and trained to be a jockey. I always remember him saying the house was right by the racecourse. it had a big apple tree in it!
He did take us to the house in the late 1970's but being young I didn't take too much note. My Dad died recently and I am so sorry I didn't ask him when he was alive. Are there old maps of Newmarket for the 1930's era? My Dad also worked for Harry Wragg. I you could advise me where best to look I would be so grateful.
Kind Regards Anita Walsh

February 22nd 2008. We have received two queries about Newmarket's racing past that perhaps someome can help with.
What was the job of an 'Under Hanger' of 1891
Where was 'Choke Jade'

February 20th 2008
I have recently purchased a Douglas 125cc scooter which I believe was originally supplied to Goldings Garage of Newmarket on 29th July 1952. I am interested to find any information and pictures of the old garage around this date. The only information that I know so far is: "Noel Vincent Sammy Golding 1901-1994 had a garage business in Newmarket, who lived in Burwell". I haven't as yet called into the present day Goldings Garage, and am unsure whether this is actually connected as I believe it is not on the original site. Can you assist in any way?
Thanks and regards Liz Ridley 07920 106911
Roger Newman has found a distant view of what we believe to be the garage, which was originally Lakemans and from the 1920s was run by Sammy Golding. We have supplied Liz with the picture. Are there any other memories of Goldings garage as it was? It still exists under the same name of course - Ed.

February 15th 2008
Dear Sir,
I used to work at the BBA's Hastiings Centre in Newmarket swimming horses about 15 years ago. Whilst I was there one of your members(quite a young man) who was compiling a video history of Newmarket filmed our work, it was an excellent record.
He kindly gave me a copy which sadly I have subsequently lost (I mistakingly lent it to someone!).Is it possible that this person is still in your society as I would really like to buy a copy of the video please as my family would like to have a copy.
Its possible I suppose that you may have a copy in an archive if so I would be more than willing to pay to have a copy made.
Yours sincerely Tony Howe
Andrew Smith, one of our members who recorded the video, was able to locate a copy and it was handed over to a grateful Tony Howe today (June 14th 2008)

February 8th 2008
From Tom Fulep
I was put onto you by Roger Newman in my quest to unravel a mystery. I am researching the history of John Brian Crisswell who moved to Newmarket from Ipswich in 1930 until he arrived in Derby in 1938. It's a complicated explanation why I am researching (a whole page article giving the strange story of a discarded briefcase containg many photographs and memoirs of J B Crisswell appeared in The Newmarket Journal February 7th 2008 issue)
It is believed that Mr Crisswell was born in 1920 and lived with his parents at Lauriston in Falmouth Avenue and attended the Cambridge Perse school between 1931 and 1937. He may have had family connections with Crisswells Garage and Crisswells the Drapers, both Newmarket businesses in the 1930s.

January 2008.
I wonder if you could give me some information on Stanley White Jeweller of Rous Road Newmarket. I recently bought a mantle clock with a label inside referring to this company. My internet search comes to nothing. I would be interested in anything you may have on this.
Thank you and kind regards Nigel Chesham Bucks
We had some difficulty tracing this one as Stanley White is not listed in the Trade Directories we have. However our good friend and supporter Roger Newman found a very convincing postcard in his large collection of Newmarket Cards which shows the shop in Rous Road with Stanley White's sign clearly displayed.(Ed).

January 24th 2008
Excellent web site.
My old dad told me that his aunt and uncle ran a toll gate/ pub in Newmarket. This was probably before 1900. Can you suggest where this may have been and how I could find out names of people who lived there?
Many thanks Martin King
We have Martin's e-address, has anyone the answer?

January 22nd 2008
Whilst carrying out a survey on a premises in the High Street, Newmarket I came across an old door which had etched in the glass "THE CRAVEN CLUB".
Beyond the door are some stairs which lead down to a basement area. In part of the basement there are a lot of old looking, empty, bottles.
As I cannot find anything about the Craven Club on the internet, I wonder if you could shed some light.
Regards Alan Tomlin
The Craven Club was a 'gentleman's club' catering mainly for owners, trainers and other prominent personalities in horseracing. It was originally located in the old Carlton Hotel, where Fred Astaire the film star was once a member (he owned a racehorse). Later it moved to Primrose House, further up the High Street, where traces of it still exist. Go to page 2 of the main NLHS site for pictures and a short article.

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