Author Archives: Hugh

Mr. Fisk the Bricklayer

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Hugh

From The Times, Friday Oct 6, 1933 There will be general gratification at the news that Mr Frank FISK, of Battersea, who for the past week has been lying wounded in hospital, is now out of danger. Mr. FISK was … Continue reading →

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Online database updated

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Hugh

I’ve just uploaded an up-to-date version of my Fisk[e] Index database, the changes mostly involved connecting up 20th century marriage partners but there’s a smattering of older additions and corrections as well. Enjoy. HF

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Aberdeen Weekly Journal: January 9th 1895

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Hugh

Report on the loss of Aberdeen steam trawler North East & crew in the great gales of December 22nd 1894, her skipper Harry (Henry William) Fisk was originally from Gt. Yarmouth. With thanks to Diane Humphrey & Stuart Robinson Further … Continue reading →

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Mad about Genealogy

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Hugh

I’ve just discovered this site, looking forward to having a dig around. http://www.madaboutgenealogy.com/

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Australian RAAF WWII set of 4 Medals – eBay

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Hugh

Corporal Herbert Arthur Fisk Nothing to do with me but may be of interest to someone down under? AUSTRALIAN RAAF WW2 SET 4 MEDALS – eBay item 370489525260 end time Mar-07-11 22:15:44 PST.

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Forty years ago today

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Hugh

Lord Fiske escorts two “Decimal Pennies” into Harrods ready to help with “the new money”. http://twitpic.com/3zrkhj

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Let’s put the pensioners in jail and the criminals in a nursing home.

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Hugh

I found this on another blog, it’s not Fisk(e) related but it appealed to me nonetheless.. Let’s put the pensioners in jail and the criminals in a nursing home. This way the pensioners would have access to showers, hobbies and … Continue reading →

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Alexander Fiske-Harrison – Bullfighter & Philosopher

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Hugh

Alexander and I share a significant part of our family history as our trees ‘only’ diverged in the early 1700s. Unfortunately, and especially when it comes to success in life and rugged good looks, I have to admit that is … Continue reading →

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And in a sudden rush of pub-related Fisk(e) news..

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Hugh

Or should that be Fisk(e)-related pub news? The Whalebone, Magdalen Road, Norwich

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Sizewell: Unique pub sign scoops top award – News – East Anglian Daily Times

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Hugh

WHAT do Star Trek’s Mr Spock, a Roman god and a jet bomber have in common? via Sizewell: Unique pub sign scoops top award – News – East Anglian Daily Times.

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