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Ernest Norman THRALE's pistol		Ernest Norman THRALE's pistol
Pistol used by Norman Thrale (1866-1909) in following his The profession of 'practical naturalist and taxidermist'. 		   24 Apr 2025
Norman Thrale Shop at 80 London Road c.1915		Norman Thrale Shop at 80 London Road c.1915
 		   24 Apr 2025
William THRALE's musical box		William THRALE's musical box
Old musical box in mahogany and buhl inlaid case, lot no.186 in the sale of William Thrale's house, the Maltings, Wheathampstead, in 1898. Tunes include 'Love Was Once a Little Boy', Wake of Erin', 'Garyone', and 'Croppies Lie Down'. 		   24 Apr 2025
Ralph THRALE's pocket watch		Ralph THRALE's pocket watch
Silver pocket watch made for Ralph Thrale by William Creak of London who worked from 1754 to 1763. The watch is in the possession of a related family, the Hodsons. 		   24 Apr 2025
Waterend Barn, St Albans, 1968		Waterend Barn, St Albans, 1968
The postcard appears to feature the Little Barn and, if so, this would date the image to 1964 or later. 		   20 Apr 2025
Waterend House, mid-20th century		Waterend House, mid-20th century
Waterend House, Sandridge, home of the Jennings family. The Waterend Barn at St. Albans was once adjacent to this house. 		   20 Apr 2025
Waterend Barn interior, St. Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire		Waterend Barn interior, St. Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire
 		   20 Apr 2025
Waterend Barn 1939 plaque		Waterend Barn 1939 plaque
 		   20 Apr 2025
Waterend House		Waterend House
 		   20 Apr 2025
Waterend Barn plaque		Waterend Barn plaque
 		   20 Apr 2025
Waterend House, 2005		Waterend House, 2005
 		   17 Apr 2025
Waterend House, 2005		Waterend House, 2005
 		   17 Apr 2025
Pound Farm (previously Street Farm), Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England		Pound Farm (previously Street Farm), Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England
 		   17 Apr 2025
Marshal's Wick Mansion by Caroline Blake in 1825		Marshal's Wick Mansion by Caroline Blake in 1825
Sketch of Marshall's Wick mansion from the rear by Caroline Blake in 1825. 		   16 Apr 2025
New House, St Michaels Street, Saint Michaels, St Albans, Hertfordshire, England		New House, St Michaels Street, Saint Michaels, St Albans, Hertfordshire, England
 		   14 Apr 2025
Kingsbury Manor House, Saint Michaels, St Albans, Hertfordshire, England		Kingsbury Manor House, Saint Michaels, St Albans, Hertfordshire, England
 		   14 Apr 2025
Admiral George Keith Elphinstone		Admiral George Keith Elphinstone
Portrait of Admiral George Keith Elphinstone, GCB, 1st Viscount Keith, by George Sanders. Oil on canvas. 76.20 x 63.50 cm. (30 x 25 in.). Painted c. 1825

http://www.artwarefineart.com/gallery/portrait-admiral-george-keith-elphinstone-gcb-1st-viscount-keith-1746-1823 		   14 Apr 2025
Thraliana - The diary of Mrs Hester Lynch Thrale (later Mrs Piozzi)		Thraliana - The diary of Mrs Hester Lynch Thrale (later Mrs Piozzi)
 		   13 Apr 2025
Hester and Queeney Thrale in 1777/8.		Hester and Queeney Thrale in 1777/8.
By Sir Joshua Reynolds. 		   10 Apr 2025
Ralph Thrale in 1748.		Ralph Thrale in 1748.
By Thomas Hudson. 		   9 Apr 2025

Documents

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Benjamin Jankel BLOCH death certificate		Benjamin Jankel BLOCH death certificate
 		   22 Apr 2025
Obituary for Richard William Thrale (1931-200)		Obituary for Richard William Thrale (1931-200)
Published in Herts Advertiser on 8 November 2007. 		   20 Apr 2025
Enthralling tales of Thrale family's colourful past		Enthralling tales of Thrale family's colourful past
Tribute to Richard W Thrale in local paper after his death 		   20 Apr 2025
Advertisement of 12 May 1921 auction of Marshalswick.		Advertisement of 12 May 1921 auction of Marshalswick.
179 acres of farmland and buildings at Marshalswick, Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England. 		   17 Apr 2025
Thrale's Collection, sale catalogue		Thrale's Collection, sale catalogue
Sale catalogue of Thrale's Collection which was previously displayed at No Mans Land Farm, Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England. 		   4 Apr 2025
Thrale's Collection, sale catalogue title page		Thrale's Collection, sale catalogue title page
The title page of the sale catalogue of Thrale's Collection which was previously displayed at No Mans Land Farm, Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England. 		   4 Apr 2025
Brewery House, Anchor Brewery, Southwark, Surrey, England		Brewery House, Anchor Brewery, Southwark, Surrey, England
In April 2025, 21 Park Street, one-half of what was Brewery House was valued at £4.5m and was the prize in a promotion for a dream home draw. This is the floor plan for the part of Brewery House included in the 2025 draw. 		   3 Apr 2025
UK Census 1921
1a Butler Road, Luton, Bedfordshire. 5 rooms.
  1. William Thrale, Head, 68y, M, Married, b: Wheathampstead Hertfordshire, Occ: Painter, Emp: Own account, Workplace: No fixed place
  2. Mable Thrale, Wife, 38y, F, Married, b: Cupernham Hampshire, Occ: Home duties,
  3. Charles Thrale, Son, 1y 2m, Both parents alive, b: Luton Bedfordshire,
  4. Thomas Stevenson, Boarder, 37y, Married, b: Luton Bedfordshire, Occ: Moulder, Emp: Davis Gas Stove Co., Workplace: Luton
  5. Violet Stevenson, Wife, 27y 7m , Married, b: Luton Bedfordshire, Occ: Home duties,
  6. Thomas W Stevenson, Son, 1y 2m, Both parents alive, b: Luton Bedfordshire,
  7. Stevenson, Son, 0y 1m, Both parents alive, b: Luton Bedfordshire,

(At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.) 		   18 Mar 2025
UK Census 1921		UK Census 1921
31 Tarbun Street, Whitechapel, London.
  1. Mark Abrahams, Head, 40y, M, Married, b. London, Occ: Confectioner & tobacconist, Emp: Own account, Workplace: 451 Fashion Street, London E1
  2. Sarah Abrahams, Wife, 37y 3m, F, Married, b: Bethnal Green, London, Occ: Home duties
  3. Jack Abrahams, Son, 18y 7m, M, Single, b: London, Occ: News vendor, Emp: Own account.
  4. Leah Abrahams, Daughter, 17y 2m, F, Single, b: London, Occ: Cap Machinist, Emp: Mr. Pragers, Workplace: Lemon St. E.
  5. Annie Abrahams, Daughter, 15y 3 m, F, Single, Out of work.
  6. Alfred Abrahams, Son, 10y 3m, M, both parents alive, b: London, sch: whole time
  7. Bessie Abrahams, Daughter, 10y 3m, F, both parents alive, b: London, sch: whole time
  8. Herbert Abrahams, Son, 2y 5m, M, both parents alive, b: London
 		   18 Mar 2025
UK census 1921		UK census 1921
154 Fieldgate Mansions, Stepney, London. Block 20, E. 2 rooms.
  1. Benjamin Jacob Bloch; Head; 43y; M; Married; Born: Reval (Tallinn), Estonia; Nationality: Estonian; Resident; Cap maker; Employer; Workplace: 39 Gun Street, Spitalfields, London.
  2. Rebecca Bloch; Wife; 41y; F; Married; Born: Petrograd, Russia (St Petersburg); Nationality: Russian; Resident; Home duties.
  3. Samuel Bloch; Son; 17y 4m; M; Single; Born: Stepney, London; Nationality: British; Part time; Law Clerk; W Gipps Kent & Son Solicitors; Workplace: 11 Grays Inn Place, London.
  4. Henry Bloch; Son; 16y; M; Single; Born: Stepney, London; Nationality: British; Cap apprentice; B J Bloch Cap Makers; Workplace: 39 Gun Street, Spitalfields, London.
  5. Michael Bloch; Son; 14y; M; Both alive; Born: Stepney, London; Nationality: British; Whole time.
  6. Rose Bloch; Daughter; 12y; F; Both alive; Born: Stepney, London; Nationality: British; Whole time.
  7. Cecelia Bloch; Daughter; 9y 2m; F; Both alive; Born: Stepney, London; Nationality: British; Whole time.
  8. Joseph Bloch; Son; 5y 1m; M; Both alive; Born: Stepney, London; Nationality: British; Whole time.
  9. Louis Bloch; Son; 2y 10m; M; Both alive; Born: Stepney, London; Nationality: British.
 		   18 Mar 2025
William Thomas THRALE Victor Medal Register entry		William Thomas THRALE Victor Medal Register entry
The "Remarks" column has the entry "Class Z. (A R). 12-10-19.". This means that on 12 October 1919, he was discharged to Class Z of the Army Reserve, as being fit for further service if hostilities resumed. The class Z Reserve was disbanded on 31 March 1920 when the risk of renewed fighting had passed. 		   7 Mar 2025
Ivy Esmural WILLIE - letter from accountant acting for her (now bankrupt) employer.		Ivy Esmural WILLIE - letter from accountant acting for her (now bankrupt) employer.
 		   7 Mar 2025
Incomplete USA Returning Resident Status form.		Incomplete USA Returning Resident Status form.
Although she wanted US residency, so she could live with her daughter Delores who was a US resident, it is not known if she obtained this. 		   7 Mar 2025
Flight Lieutenant William David GUYLER / Jessie THRALE marriage certificate		Flight Lieutenant William David GUYLER / Jessie THRALE marriage certificate
 		   6 Mar 2025
Delores Authlyn MCLAGGAN death memorial invitation.		Delores Authlyn MCLAGGAN death memorial invitation.
 		   6 Mar 2025
Alfred Stanley TOBUTT provisional driving licence		Alfred Stanley TOBUTT provisional driving licence
 		   6 Mar 2025
Michelle Antoinette MCLAGGAN birth certificate
(At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.) 		   25 Feb 2025
Monica Elease DALEY British Citizenship
(At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.) 		   25 Feb 2025
Monica Elease DALEY birth registration
(At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.) 		   25 Feb 2025
William Alexander Ivory SMITH letter of death from Commander Hutton		William Alexander Ivory SMITH letter of death from Commander Hutton
A hand-written letter from Commander G F Hutton dated 6 October 1915 describing William's army in-service death, and his (incorrect) place of burial. 		   24 Feb 2025

Headstones

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Headstone of Richard Thrale		Headstone of Richard Thrale
Adjoining to this side of the Tomb
lies the Remains of
Mr. RICHARD THRALE
late of the Pound Farm Sandridge
& Husband of the above MARY THRALE
who Died Aug:.19th.1755 Aged 66 Years 		St Leonards Church Located    24 Apr 2025
Headstone for Henry Thrale Cox and Beatrice Alice Cox		Headstone for Henry Thrale Cox and Beatrice Alice Cox
 		St Leonards Church
At the rear of St Leonard's Churchyard 		Located    20 Apr 2025
Henry Thrale's memorial tablet		Henry Thrale's memorial tablet
Erected on Friday 20 September 1782. The monument is by Joseph Wilton  R.A. who also made George III's coronation coach. The Latin inscription is by Dr. Samuel Johnson. 		St Leonards Church Located    13 Apr 2025
John, Richard, John, Charles & Margaret (née Chaplin) THRALE mourning tablet, 1704		John, Richard, John, Charles & Margaret (née Chaplin) THRALE mourning tablet, 1704
1704 mourning tablet for John Thrale, wife Margaret Thrale née Chaplin & sons Richard, John and Charles. Displayed the Thrale arms of a paly of ten or and gules impaling those of the Chaplin family, ermine on a chief indented azure, three griffins, heads erased or. This is the earliest known time that the arms of the family were monumentally displayed, having been adopted by John Thrale from the arms granted to the Threeles of Sussex. 		St Albans Cathedral
South transept. 		Located    13 Apr 2025
Hester Maria COTTON mourning tablet		Hester Maria COTTON mourning tablet
By Joseph Wilton, epitaph by Dr. Samuel Johnson. 		St Leonards Church     13 Apr 2025
William Alexander Ivory SMITH memorial		William Alexander Ivory SMITH memorial
 		 Buried at sea    23 Feb 2025
Cleveland Augustus WILLIE headstone		Cleveland Augustus WILLIE headstone
Grave thought to be in South London 		 Not yet located    30 Jan 2025
Marks WELLS (ABRAHAMS) and Henrietta Sarah ABRAHAMS née WELLS headstone		Marks WELLS (ABRAHAMS) and Henrietta Sarah ABRAHAMS née WELLS headstone

ABRAHAMS

פ"נ
ר' מרדכי בן יוסף
נפטר ו' אדר תש"ט ל
ת ' נ ' צ ' ב ' ה

[Hebrew translation]
Po nikbar
Rav Mordechai ben Yosef
Niftar vav Adar 5709 lamed
Tehei nafsho tzrurah b’tzror hachayim

Here lies
Mr. Mordechai son of Yosef
Passed away on the 6th of Adar 5709
May his soul be bound in the bond of life.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARK WELLS (ABRAHAMS)
WHO DIED 6TH MARCH 1949, AGED 65.

DEEPLY MOURNED BY HIS SORROWING WIFE, SONS,
DAUGHTERS, SONS-IN-LAW, DAUGHTERS-IN-LAW,
GRANDCHILDREN, BROTHER, SISTERS, NIECE,
RELATIVES AND FRIENDS.

MAY HIS DEAR SOUL REST IN PEACE.

פ"נ
מרת שרה בת ר' אברהם
נפטרה א' טבת תש"מ
ת ' נ ' צ ' ב ' ה

[Hebrew translation]
Po nikbarah
Marat Sarah bat Rav Avraham
Niftarah aleph Tevet 5740
Tehei nafshah tzrurah b’tzror hachayim

Here lies
Mrs. Sarah daughter of Mr. Avraham
Passed away on the 1st of Tevet 5740
May her soul be bound in the bond of life.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HENRIETTA SARAH WELLS
DIED 21ST DECEMBER 1979. AGED 95.

DEEPLY MOURNED BY HER SONS, DAUGHTERS,
SONS AND DAUGHTERS-IN-LAW, GRANDCHILDREN,
GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN AND NIECE.

MAY HER DEAR SOUL REST IN PEACE.

Sarah’s Hebrew inscription identifies her father simply as "Mr. Avraham" without the traditional "son of" to indicate her father’s Jewish lineage. This was because converts are traditionally described as being the “child of Avraham Avinu” (Abraham our patriarch) the first monotheist and the spiritual “father” of all who join the Jewish people, rather than the biological paternal ancestry.
 		Edmonton Federation of Synagogues Cemetery
Plot: Y1 Row/Grave: 24 06 & 07 		Located    30 Jan 2025
Rebecca and Joseph ABRAHAMS 'book' memorial		Rebecca and Joseph ABRAHAMS 'book' memorial

A token of love from the children Betsy, Jane, Deborah
Annie, Mark, Rose, David, Rachel and Lily.

 		Edmonton Federation of Synagogues Cemetery
XS. Row 01. Grave 72. 		Located    30 Jan 2025
Joseph and Rebecca ABRAHAMS née KOSKY headstone		Joseph and Rebecca ABRAHAMS née KOSKY headstone

פ”נ
ב׳ יוֹספ אלכסנדר בן ר׳אברהם יצהק
נפתר יום כ׳׳ה אלול ת׳ר׳פ׳ח לפ׳׳ק

In loving memory of
JOSEPH ABRAHAMS
who passed away 10th September 1928
aged 76

נגם פ’’ט
מ’ רבקה בת ר’ דוד
נפתרה ר’’ח מרחשון ת’ר’צ’ה לפ’’ק
ת’ נ’ צ’ ב’ ה

also his devoted wife
REBECCA ABRAHAMS
died 9th October 1934
aged 81.

Deeply mourned by their sorrowing
sons, daughters, sons-in-law,
daughters-in-law & grandchildren.

May their dear souls
rest in peace.

 		Edmonton Federation of Synagogues Cemetery
XS. Row 01. Grave 72. 		Located    30 Jan 2025
Ralph Norman and William THRALE headstone		Ralph Norman and William THRALE headstone
 		St Leonards Church Located    30 Jan 2025
Louis BLOCK - Dunkirk War memorial.		Louis BLOCK - Dunkirk War memorial.
Inscribed in column 111. 		Dunkirk Town Cemetery
Column 111 		Located    30 Jan 2025
Joseph Gladstone MCLAGGAN headstone		Joseph Gladstone MCLAGGAN headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF

A Dear Husband, Father and Grandfather
JOSEPH GLADSTONE MCLAGGAN
"DERRICK"
2nd APRIL 1937 - 5th APRIL 2016
Forever in our thoughts
 		Alperton Cemetery Located    30 Jan 2025
Carmen Ileen WRAY née DALEY temporary grave marker		Carmen Ileen WRAY née DALEY temporary grave marker
In Loving Memory
of
Carmen I Wray
RIP
 		Alperton Cemetery Located    30 Jan 2025
Carmen Ileen DALEY headstone		Carmen Ileen DALEY headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CARMEN ILEANE
WRAY
A Dear Wife,
Mother. Grandmother
Great Grandmother
19th AUGUST 1941
6th APRIL 2016
Always in our thoughts
 		Alperton Cemetery Located    30 Jan 2025
Joseph BLOCK headstone		Joseph BLOCK headstone

פ"נ
ר׳ יוסף ב׳׳ר בנימין יעקב הכהן
נפתר ז׳ סיון תשנ׳׳ד לג׳׳ק
ת' נ' צ' ב' ה'

[Hebrew translation]

Po nikbar
R’ Yosef b’r Binyamin Yaakov HaKohen
Niftar 7 Sivan 5754

Here lies
Mr. Yosef son of Benjamin Yaakov the Kohen
Passed away on the 7th of Sivan, 5754
May his soul be bound in the bond of life.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOSEPH (JOE) BLOCK
PASSED AWAY 17TH MAY 1994,
AGED 78

SADLY MISSED BY HIS SON HARVEY, DAUGHTERS-IN-LAW VIVIENNE AND ANJI,
GRANDSON BRANDON,
GRADDAUGHTER EMMA,
SISTER, RELATIVES AND FRIENDS.

A COURAGEOUS MAN
WHO WAS AN INSPIRATION
TO ALL WHO KNEW HIM

שלום

 		Streatham Park Jewish Cemetery
A1B 		Located    30 Jan 2025
Leah BLOCK née ABRAHAMS headstone (2021)		Leah BLOCK née ABRAHAMS headstone (2021)
The damaged condition of the headstone installed in 1985, by 2021. 		Western Cemetery
X346 		Located    30 Jan 2025
Leah BLOCK née ABRAHAMS headstone (1984)		Leah BLOCK née ABRAHAMS headstone (1984)

פּ״ט
מ׳ לאה כת ר׳ מרדכי
נפּטרה ז׳מנחם אב תשדמ״ לפּק״
ת׳ נ׳ צ׳ ב׳ ה׳

[Hebrew translation]

Here lies
Leah, daughter of Mordecai
who died on 7 Av 5744.
May her soul be bound up in the bond of eternal life.

In loving memory of
Leah (Lily) Block
Died fifth Aug 1984
7th AV 5744
Aged 80

Deeply mourned by her
Devoted husband Henry, Daughters Shirley and Lindsay
Son-in-law, Grandchildren
Relatives and friends

Forever in our thoughts

 		Western Cemetery
X349 		Located    30 Jan 2025
Leah BLOCK née ABRAHAMS headstone (2024)		Leah BLOCK née ABRAHAMS headstone (2024)
Following the significant deterioration of the 1985 headstone, a replacement headstone was installed in 2024 by her grandson David H Thrale.
פּ״ט
מ׳ לאה בת ר׳ מרדכי
נפּטרה ז׳מנחם אב תשד׳׳מ לפּ׳׳ק
ת׳ נ׳ צ׳ ב׳ ה׳

In loving memory of
Leah (Lily) Block
Died 5 Aug 1984
7 AV 5744
Aged 80
[Hebrew translation]

Here lies
Mrs. Leah, daughter of Mr Mordechai
Passed away on the 7th of Menachem Av, 5744 (1984)
May her soul be bound in the bond of life 		Western Cemetery
X346 		Located    30 Jan 2025
Henry BLOCK headstone		Henry BLOCK headstone
פּ״נ
ר׳ נחמיה ב׳׳ר בנימין יעקב הצהן
נפּטר ד׳ אלול תשמ׳׳ט לפ׳׳ק
ת׳ נ׳ צ׳ ב׳ ה׳

[Hebrew translation]

Here lies
Nechemiah ben Binyamin Yaakov Hacohen
who died on 4 Elul 5749.
May his soul be bound up in the bond of eternal life.
In loving memory of
Henry Block
Died 3 Sep 1989
4 Elul 5749
Aged 84
 		Western Cemetery
W349 		    30 Jan 2025

Histories

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A New Thraliana (1973)		A New Thraliana (1973)
A chronicle of the Thrale family of Hertfordshire by Richard William Thrale (1931-2007), building on the Thrale chapter from the 1952 book Historic Sandridge. Reproduced in full with consent of the author.
 		   30 Apr 2025
The Hertfordshire Descent of Henry Thrale		The Hertfordshire Descent of Henry Thrale
J.H. Busby. Notes and Queries, p.495-498. 13 November 1948. 		   23 Apr 2025
Henry Thrale's parliamentary career		Henry Thrale's parliamentary career
His political view, electoral addresses and results. 		   13 Apr 2025
Streatham Park library and the Streatham Worthies		Streatham Park library and the Streatham Worthies
 		   10 Apr 2025
Arthur Murphy		Arthur Murphy
Henry Thrale's oldest and dearest friend. It was Arthur Murphy who introduced Dr. Samuel Johnson to the Thrales in January 1765. Arthur Murphy (1727-1805) was a barrister, journalist, actor, biographer, translator and playwright. One of the most popular comic dramatists of the second half of the eighteenth century, from which he made his fortune. He occasionally used the pseudonym, 'Charles Ranger'. 		   6 Apr 2025
Nomansland Farm excursion		Nomansland Farm excursion
Account of the 9 Jul 1870 annual workers excursion for Messrs. Herbert and Sons, scale-makers and gas fitters, of St. George-street, E., King's Cross, and 7, West Smithfield, E.C., to Nomansland Farm and the King William pub. 		   4 Apr 2025
Wheathampstead 1876 anniversary fete		Wheathampstead 1876 anniversary fete
Held at Nomansland Farm, Sandridge. 		   4 Apr 2025
Broad Arrow		Broad Arrow
Princess Elizabeth thanked the Thrale family securing her escape from Queen Mary between 1556 and 1558, by hiding her up a tree on their farm at Nomansland - which was just 6 miles from Hatfield House. When Elizabeth became Queen she repaid the Thrale family by giving them family arms and a Broad Arrow. 		   7 Mar 2025
Nomansland Common
(At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.) 		   17 Feb 2025
Henry & Hester's friends and acquaintences		Henry & Hester's friends and acquaintences
Friends and guests of Henry Thrale and Hester Lynch Thrale née Salusbury (in alphabetical surname order) 		   24 Oct 2024
Thrale Parliamentarians		Thrale Parliamentarians
Thrales, their spouses, and others with close family connections were elected as Members of Parliament. This is not a definitive list. Please contact us if you know of others. 		   24 Oct 2024
A Newer Thraliana (2005)		A Newer Thraliana (2005)
The most comprehensive & recently updated book on the history of the Thrale family of Hertfordshire by Richard William Thrale (1931-2007). 		   22 Oct 2024
Thraliana (1776-1800)		Thraliana (1776-1800)
The diary of Mrs. Hester Lynch Thrale (later Mrs. Piozzi) 1776-1809 		   22 Oct 2024
According to Queeney (2001).		According to Queeney (2001).
According to Queeney is a ‘faction’ account of Hester Maria Thrale by Beryl Bainbridge, published in 2001. This is my contemporary account of discovering the book and the book itself.
At no cost, we also have the TV programme According to Beryl, about Queeney, Johnson and the Thrale family and is based on the book.
 		   20 Oct 2024
Parting of Hester Thrale and Samuel Johnson.		Parting of Hester Thrale and Samuel Johnson.
Hester Lynch Thrale and Dr. Samuel Johnson largely ended their close friendship just before Hester married Gabriel Mario Piozzi on 23 July 1784. 		   19 Oct 2024
Dr. Samuel Johnson's close friendship with the Thrale family.		Dr. Samuel Johnson's close friendship with the Thrale family.
Samuel Johnson’s close friendship with Henry and Hester Thrale began in 1765, declined in 1781 after Henry’s death and mostly ended 1784 just before Hester married Gabriel Piozzi. 		   19 Oct 2024
Hester Piozzi's London residences (1804).		Hester Piozzi's London residences (1804).
Written by Hester Piozzi on 25 June 1804. 		   24 Aug 2024
Anchor Brewery, Bankside, London (1616-1986).		Anchor Brewery, Bankside, London (1616-1986).
The history of Anchor brewery from 1616 until 1986, including the 52 years between 1729 & 1781 in which it was owned by Ralph and Henry Thrale. 		   24 Aug 2024
Historic Sandridge. The story of a Hertfordshire parish (1952).		Historic Sandridge. The story of a Hertfordshire parish (1952).
The first substantial chronicle of Thrale history, written by R.W. Thrale (1931-2007) & E. Giles. Reproduced in full with consent of the author. 		   24 Aug 2024
We Will Remember Them (1989).		We Will Remember Them (1989).
Written by Henry Morris, edited by Gerald Smith. Louis Block is included in this record of the 2,000 Jews who died serving in the British armed forces 1939-1945.  		   24 Aug 2024

Videos

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BBC TV Arena: According to Beryl (2001).		BBC TV Arena: According to Beryl (2001).
On 6 October 2001, BBC Television broadcast 'According to Beryl'. Their hour-long account of the family arrangement enjoyed by Samuel Johnson and the Thrale family of Streatham seen through the eyes of Beryl Bainbridge, author of the book on the same subject, According to Queeney.
We also have an account of the Bery Bainbridge book According to Queeney, upon which this TV programme about Queeney, Johnson and the Thrale family is based.
 		   20 Oct 2024

Their works

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Verses 'Convolvulus' by Sophia Thrale aged 9.		Verses "Convolvulus" by Sophia Thrale aged 9.
 		   23 Oct 2024
Songs exchanged by Hester Lynch Thrale and Herbert Lawrence.		Songs exchanged by Hester Lynch Thrale and Herbert Lawrence.
In 1777-8 Hester Lynch Thrale’s account of:
  • the song written by Herbert Lawrence in her praise;
  • her earlier admiration of him;
  • their estrangement due to his behaviour after the sudden death of her 10-year-old son; and
  • her song in reply.
 		   16 Oct 2024
Verses for hester Thrale's 35<sup>th</sup> birthday, written by Samuel Johnson.		Verses for hester Thrale's 35th birthday, written by Samuel Johnson.
Verses written by Dr. Samuel Johnson on the occasion of the thirty-fifth birthday of Hester Lynch Thrale née Salusbury and recorded in Thraliana December 1777. 		   16 Oct 2024
Verses 'Youth' by Hester Lynch Thrale		Verses "Youth" by Hester Lynch Thrale
 		   16 Oct 2024
Verses 'To a Lady on April Fool Day' Hester Lynch Salusbury		Verses "To a Lady on April Fool Day" Hester Lynch Salusbury
Written on 1 April 1758. Thraliana entry dated June 1777. 		   16 Oct 2024
Verses 'The Two Signs' by Hester Lynch Thrale		Verses "The Two Signs" by Hester Lynch Thrale
Hester Thrale wrote in Thraliana and published in Public Advertiser 7 July 1779. 		   16 Oct 2024
Verses 'The Dean of Derry' by Hester Lynch Thrale		Verses "The Dean of Derry" by Hester Lynch Thrale
 		   16 Oct 2024
Verses 'Streatham' by Sophia Thrale aged 7.		Verses "Streatham" by Sophia Thrale aged 7.
With added lines by her mother, Hester Lynch Thrale. 		   16 Oct 2024
Verses 'Sonetto dal Povoleri alla Sigra Thrale' by Hester Lynch Thrale		Verses "Sonetto dal Povoleri alla Sigra Thrale" by Hester Lynch Thrale
 		   16 Oct 2024
Verses 'Robin Redbreast' by Hester Lynch Thrale		Verses "Robin Redbreast" by Hester Lynch Thrale
 		   16 Oct 2024
Verses 'Political Alphabet' by Hester Lynch Thrale		Verses "Political Alphabet" by Hester Lynch Thrale
 		   16 Oct 2024
Verses 'My Dear Flo' by Hester Lynch Salusbury		Verses "My Dear Flo" by Hester Lynch Salusbury
Written by Hester Lynch Thrale. Thraliana entry dated 1 September 1797. 		   16 Oct 2024
Verses 'Lady with an English watch' by Hester Lynch Thrale		Verses "Lady with an English watch" by Hester Lynch Thrale
Written by Hester Lynch Thrale. Thraliana entry dated 21 January 1782. 		   16 Oct 2024
Verses 'Hagley' by Hester Lynch Thrale.		Verses "Hagley" by Hester Lynch Thrale.
Written in 1776. 		   16 Oct 2024
Verses 'Dover' by Hester Lynch Thrale		Verses "Dover" by Hester Lynch Thrale
 		   16 Oct 2024
Verses 'D'un amato & fido Cuore' by Hester Lynch Thrale		Verses "D'un amato & fido Cuore" by Hester Lynch Thrale
Hester Lynch Thrale née Salusbury wrote alternative lyrics to Sacchini’s Song of Torna pure al carobene in 1787. The poem is about the pain of being separated from a loved one. The speaker describes how her heart “languishes” and “palpitates” in the absence of her beloved. She compares the pain to “affanno” (shortness of breath) and “fatica” (fatigue). The only thing that can soothe her pain is the thought of being reunited with her beloved. 		   16 Oct 2024
Verses 'Charade' by Hester Lynch Thrale		Verses "Charade" by Hester Lynch Thrale
 		   16 Oct 2024
Verses 'Bathing' by Hester Lynch Thrale		Verses "Bathing" by Hester Lynch Thrale
 		   16 Oct 2024
Verses 'Against drinking' by Hester Lynch Thrale.		Verses "Against drinking" by Hester Lynch Thrale.
 		   16 Oct 2024
Verse 'That Sting Has None' by Hester Lynch Thrale.		Verse "That Sting Has None" by Hester Lynch Thrale.
 		   16 Oct 2024

Individuals

 ID   Last Name, Given Name(s)   Born/Christened   Location   Tree | Branch   Last Modified 
I146 
Kenneth David THRALE 		 b. 28 Aug 1928  West Hampstead, Middlesex, England  UK Thrale family 30 Apr 2025
I254 
Sarah THORPE 		 b. 1804   UK Thrale family 30 Apr 2025
I167 
Thomas THRALE 		 b. 5 Dec 1800  Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England  UK Thrale family 30 Apr 2025
I257 
Mary Anne THRALE 		 b. 1830  Luton, Bedfordshire, England  UK Thrale family 30 Apr 2025
I256 
William THRALE 		 b. 1829  Luton, Bedfordshire, England  UK Thrale family 30 Apr 2025
I258 
Norman Miller THRALE 		 b. 19 Mar 1830-17 Mar 1831  Luton, Bedfordshire, England  UK Thrale family 30 Apr 2025
I255 
Thomas THRALE 		 b. 2 Apr 1826  Luton, Bedfordshire, England  UK Thrale family 30 Apr 2025
I46 
Ralph THRALE 		 b. Bef 16 Nov 1766  Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England  UK Thrale family 30 Apr 2025
I155 
Ralph THRALE 		 b. 16 May 1778  Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England  UK Thrale family 30 Apr 2025
I281 
Elizabeth THRALE 		 b. 21 Jan 1792  Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England  UK Thrale family 29 Apr 2025
I60 
Susannah THRALE 		 b. 22 Jun 1785  Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England  UK Thrale family 29 Apr 2025
I280 
Thomas THRALE 		 b. 31 Oct 1788  Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England  UK Thrale family 29 Apr 2025
I68 
Mary THRALE 		 b. 3 Jun 1786  Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England  UK Thrale family 29 Apr 2025
I45 
Thomas THRALE 		 c. 30 Jan 1762  Saint Leonards Church, Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England  UK Thrale family 29 Apr 2025
I30 
John ROBARDS 		 b. 14 Dec 1759  Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, England  UK Thrale family 29 Apr 2025
I328 
Richard THRALE 		 b. 1586  Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England  UK Thrale family 24 Apr 2025
I263 
Ernest Norman THRALE 		 b. 1866   UK Thrale family 24 Apr 2025
I31 
Mary THRALE 		    UK Thrale family 24 Apr 2025
I47 
Ann(e) THRALE 		 c. 1766  Saint Leonards Church, Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England  UK Thrale family 24 Apr 2025
I48 
Susannah THRALE 		 c. Bef 28 May 1769  Saint Leonards Church, Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England  UK Thrale family 24 Apr 2025

Families
                    
 ID   Father ID   Father's Name   Mother ID   Mother's Name   Married   Tree | Branch   Last Modified 
 F142 
 I262  Charles PARSONS  I281  Elizabeth THRALE  27 Dec 1813  UK Thrale family 29 Apr 2025
 F24 
 I45  Thomas THRALE  I49  Mary WILSON  26 Jul 1784  UK Thrale family 29 Apr 2025
 F26 
 I62  John MUNT  I47  Ann(e) THRALE  13 Jun 1799  UK Thrale family 24 Apr 2025
 F13 
 I30  John ROBARDS  I31  Mary THRALE  18 Nov 1784  UK Thrale family 24 Apr 2025
 F28 
 I57  William NORMAN  I52  Anne THRALE  24 Feb 1753  UK Thrale family 24 Apr 2025
 F30 
 I59  Edmund HAWKINS  I54  Mary THRALE  2 Mar 1769  UK Thrale family 24 Apr 2025
 F37 
 I125  Richard THRALE  I327  Susan THRALE  30 Apr 1650  UK Thrale family 21 Apr 2025
 F154 
 I292  Frances HOWE  I291  Anne THRALE  11 Feb 1722  UK Thrale family 18 Apr 2025
 F1083 
 I2272  unknown DEAMER  I2270  Mary GOLDSMITH    UK Thrale family 17 Apr 2025
 F1082 
 I2271  Solomon GOLDSMITH        UK Thrale family 17 Apr 2025
 F164 
 I312  Thomas THRALE  I316  Elizabeth SMITH  15 Dec 1724  UK Thrale family 15 Apr 2025
 F532 
 I1429  John RICE  I522  Frances PLUMBE  May 1773  UK Thrale family 7 Apr 2025
 F39 
 I287  Ralph THRALE  I289  Anne HALSEY  7 Sep 1693  UK Thrale family 5 Apr 2025
 F75 
 I330  John THRALE  I331  Agnes SMITH  Abt 1577  UK Thrale family 4 Apr 2025
 F1081 
     I2268  UNKNOWN WALKER    UK Thrale family 15 Mar 2025
 F1080 
 I1466  O'Neil WALKER  I2267  Elizabeth MCDONALD    UK Thrale family 15 Mar 2025
 F1079 
 I2265  Harry Ernest GUYLER        UK Thrale family 6 Mar 2025
 F97 
 I150  Flight Lieutenant William David GUYLER  I222  Jessie THRALE  18 Jul 1918  UK Thrale family 6 Mar 2025
 F180 
 I443  Joseph Gladstone MCLAGGAN  I444  Monica Elease DALEY    UK Thrale family 25 Feb 2025
 F1078 
 I2264  John Egerton WARD  I4551  Barbara Helen SMITH    UK Thrale family 21 Feb 2025


 

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