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Alice Emily Webster; the Missing Lady 0

Alice Emily Webster; the Missing Lady

‘Miss Webster left her lodgings in this borough about 2pm on Thursday 20th August, 1903, saying she was going to do some shopping, and she has not been seen since.’ ‘The above reward (£50) paid...

JOHN  and AUGUSTA CAROLINA WINGFIELD 0

JOHN and AUGUSTA CAROLINA WINGFIELD

John and Augusta Wingfield belonged to the world of entertainment and not surprisingly ended up at Blackpool. They are remembered by a gravestone in Layton cemetery in the town. John was Canadian and Augusta...

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Victoria Monks Musical Hall Artiste

Victoria Monks was born Anne Monks in the district of Revoe, Blackpool on Nov 1st 1882 and, at a young age, found popularity and then lasting fame in the Music Halls during her lifetime....