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Tag: Levens

Discovering the Missing Mayhew Child

A young woman wearing a coat, scarf, and hat is shown in profile with a low light background of terraced streets at dusk

Lily Violet Dorothy Mayhew (1907–1942) vanished from the records as a baby, only to re-emerge as a young woman whose life was shaped by loss, work, and war

Natalie Mayhew Lily Violet Dorothy Mayhew (1907-1942) December 13, 2025December 13, 2025 14 Minutes

The Levens family and Croydon’s bells

Levens family members were key figures in Croydon’s bell ringing tradition, elevating the art over several generations

Natalie Mayhew Allingham Levens (1706-1772), Joseph Levens (1710-1751), Richard Levens (1671-1748), Thomas Levens (1708-1797), Thomas Levens (1748-1805) October 9, 2024October 15, 2024 6 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

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