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Category: Paternal Family Stories

Ted’s wartime journey begins

Ted Mayhew (1919-1982): His WWII journey began in France, and he survived the breakout from Cassel before being captured

Natalie Mayhew Edwin George Albert 'Ted' Mayhew (1919-1982) May 29, 2024May 28, 2025 22 Minutes

Smokes, skies, and simple pleasures

Black and white photo of an elderly bricklayer at work

Charlie Mayhew (1902-1969) one man's quest to escape the mundane confines of a working-class life

Natalie Mayhew Mayhew, Richard Charles 'Charlie' Mayhew (1902-1969) February 29, 2024October 15, 2024 14 Minutes

A snakes and ladders life

William Mayhew (1882-1918): Against the odds, a disadvantaged Englishman embarks on a journey to secure a better future for his family in the US

Natalie Mayhew William Mayhew (1882-1918) October 25, 2023February 29, 2024 13 Minutes

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

Destiny and duty

Emma Levens (1873-1908) a story of love, marriage and motherhood in urban nineteenth century London

Natalie Mayhew Emma Levens (1873-1908) January 17, 2023October 14, 2024 12 Minutes

An early ‘Anti-Vaxxer’

Edward Wackrill (1840-1878) a nineteenth century 'anti-vaxxer' who refused to be vaccinated against smallpox

Natalie Mayhew Edward Wackrill (1840-1878) November 28, 2022April 24, 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

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

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