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Category: Mayhew

One of the lucky ones

Black and white postcard photo by JH Hall of 88 Kingswood Road, Fulham, Swan Athletic Football Team, 1909-1910 showing 11 young men posing as a team in football gear. Ted Mayhew is L/H side back row.

Ted Mayhew (1890-1971): A journey of service from volunteering in 1914 to returning home

Natalie Mayhew Charles Edwin 'Ted' Mayhew (1890-1971) August 9, 2023August 30, 2023 18 Minutes

Farming the future

John Mayhew (1716-1769): a Norfolk farmer at the cutting edge of a rural revolution

Natalie Mayhew John Mayhew (1716-1769) July 18, 2023October 21, 2023 9 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

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

The Kensington years

Peter Mayhew (1929-1980): a holiday visit results in an unconventional household and emotional challenges

Natalie Mayhew Charles Peter 'Peter' Mayhew (1929-1980) December 26, 2021November 6, 2024 6 Minutes

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