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Author: Natalie Mayhew

Originally a London girl, now living in Rochester, Kent. Fascinated by social history and passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion

He Answered the Call

He Answered the Call: Alfred John Payne, an underage soldier of WW1

Natalie Mayhew Alfred John Payne (1899-1916) July 16, 2022April 24, 2024 8 Minutes

“Tail End Charlie”

Historic black and white photograph of the rear turret of a Lancaster bomber with the rear gunner in post

The remarkable life of a child born from a First World War love-affair

Natalie Mayhew Ralph Adey Collingwood (1918-1997) May 31, 2022April 24, 2024 9 Minutes

From the Goal Line to the Front Line

The story of Chelsea goalkeeper William Krug who joined the 17th Middlesex (1st Football) Battalion at the start of the Great War.

Natalie Mayhew William Alfred Krug (1893-1929) May 23, 2022December 6, 2024 8 Minutes

One purple moment  

Harry Mayhew (1886-1933): a teapot full of gold coins leads to mishap and courtroom chaos

Natalie Mayhew Harry Mayhew (1886-1933), Mayhew January 26, 2022November 6, 2024 9 Minutes

Tragedy at sea

Matthew Saumarez (1718-1778): a tragedy at sea and a case of mistaken identity.

Natalie Mayhew Matthew Saumarez (1718-1778) January 21, 2022April 24, 2024 3 Minutes

Peter Mayhew (1929-1980)

Group of people working in film editing cutting rooms

Peter Mayhew (1929-1980): A film editor and father, remembered for his extraordinary life and contributions

Natalie Mayhew Charles Peter 'Peter' Mayhew (1929-1980) December 31, 2021November 6, 2024 1 Minute

The Tooting years

Postcard image of a man with two young boys walking along a seaside promenade in 1936

Peter Mayhew (1929-1980): an unconventional family history begins in 20th century Tooting

Natalie Mayhew Charles Peter 'Peter' Mayhew (1929-1980) December 30, 2021November 6, 2024 6 Minutes

Evacuated to Funtington (Pt 1)

Christmas postcard of 10yr old boy evacuated to Funtington, West Sussex, during WW2

Peter Mayhew (1929-1980): some children evacuated from London faced uncertainty but adapted well

Natalie Mayhew Charles Peter 'Peter' Mayhew (1929-1980) December 29, 2021January 10, 2025 6 Minutes

Evacuated to Funtington (Pt 2)

Children playing on a frozen swimming pool

Peter Mayhew (1929-1940): evacuees at Funtington faced harsh winter and wartime challenges

Natalie Mayhew Charles Peter 'Peter' Mayhew (1929-1980) December 28, 2021November 6, 2024 7 Minutes

After the war

Peter Mayhew (1929-1980): life in the immediate post-war years, National Service, and a career in the British film industry

Natalie Mayhew Charles Peter 'Peter' Mayhew (1929-1980) December 27, 2021November 6, 2024 7 Minutes

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