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Hillier Family, Cold Blow, Bexley - Help Needed
LargeAddick
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Looking for members of the Hillier family who lived in the Cold Blow area of Bexley till 1972. Then my parents bought their house and a while later in the garden I dug up an item of historical significance only to them. I've kept it ever since. I'd love to return it to them and I'm sure they'd want it back. The father's name was Brian and they had a couple of kids.
Long shot but if anyone knows of them or indeed think they are one of them please get in touch. Thanks.
Long shot but if anyone knows of them or indeed think they are one of them please get in touch. Thanks.
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You are a tease, not telling us what it is. My bet's that it's their granddad?
Seriously though, that's very nice of you. Hope you find them.17 -
Found a Brian Hillier whom married a Patricia Kelly in Sidcup in 1961.
Two children, Ian and Andrew, had births registered in Dartford in 1962 and 1964 respectively. The birth of Jaqueline was registered in Bexley in 1967.
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I know an Alfie Hillier that lives in Joydens Wood, not sure if they are related??0
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David Hillier who played for Arsenal was local. My cousin knocked about with him0
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I attended Ramsden school for Boys (Orpington) with an Ian Hillier. Quite a good footballer as I recall, but not seen him since. He would have been born 62/63 so maybe same. Not that it helps much.LenGlover said:Found a Brian Hillier whom married a Patricia Kelly in Sidcup in 1961.
Two children, Ian and Andrew, had births registered in Dartford in 1962 and 1964 respectively. The birth of Jaqueline was registered in Bexley in 1967.
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Len, thanks. Not sure but Patricia could be the right name. I was only 9 at the time when we moved in but my parents said they definitely had two boys around 10 so that fits but couldn’t remember a daughter but they would have only met them once or twice when viewing the house. Any info you can find would be much appreciated.LenGlover said:Found a Brian Hillier whom married a Patricia Kelly in Sidcup in 1961.
Two children, Ian and Andrew, had births registered in Dartford in 1962 and 1964 respectively. The birth of Jaqueline was registered in Bexley in 1967.
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Out of curiosity, I had a look (thought the name rang a bell, but can't think why)There's an Andrew Peter Hillier, born January 1964 who is listed as company director of this estate agents in Sevenoaks but no longer with them, seems to have left in 2016.192.com shows him in Sevenoaks (living with Debie and Henry Hillier) although not that recent. Debie (born 1968) is also a past director, presume wife of Andrew, Henry presumably their son.The estate agents are still in business, so might possibly be worth a contact.5
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@LargeAddick have sent a PM.0
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Thank you !! Through the estate agents I have managed to track down Andrew Hillier and been in contact with him.CatfordCat said:Out of curiosity, I had a look (thought the name rang a bell, but can't think why)There's an Andrew Peter Hillier, born January 1964 who is listed as company director of this estate agents in Sevenoaks but no longer with them, seems to have left in 2016.192.com shows him in Sevenoaks (living with Debie and Henry Hillier) although not that recent. Debie (born 1968) is also a past director, presume wife of Andrew, Henry presumably their son.The estate agents are still in business, so might possibly be worth a contact.
I can now return to him a WW1 service medal awarded to his great, great grandfather that I found in the garden of their previous home and I have been safekeeping for nearly 50 years.
He is extremely pleased that it will now be returned to the family and I am pleased that I have been able to do so. He said why had I done this though and I said that if the shoe was on the other foot I’d hope that someone else would do likewise for me, especially only in the last few years discovering that my grandfather fought on The Somme.
Now what good deed can I do today …..60 -
Nice one Large1
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That’s so good Large. Was he the one that buried it??
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Great story this.0
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Dear mods, "promote" required...LargeAddick said:
Thank you !! Through the estate agents I have managed to track down Andrew Hillier and been in contact with him.CatfordCat said:Out of curiosity, I had a look (thought the name rang a bell, but can't think why)There's an Andrew Peter Hillier, born January 1964 who is listed as company director of this estate agents in Sevenoaks but no longer with them, seems to have left in 2016.192.com shows him in Sevenoaks (living with Debie and Henry Hillier) although not that recent. Debie (born 1968) is also a past director, presume wife of Andrew, Henry presumably their son.The estate agents are still in business, so might possibly be worth a contact.
I can now return to him a WW1 service medal awarded to his great, great grandfather that I found in the garden of their previous home and I have been safekeeping for nearly 50 years.
He is extremely pleased that it will now be returned to the family and I am pleased that I have been able to do so. He said why had I done this though and I said that if the shoe was on the other foot I’d hope that someone else would do likewise for me, especially only in the last few years discovering that my grandfather fought on The Somme.
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Nice one. I don't suppose you know if he does have a brother named Ian? If so, he was probably in my year at school.LargeAddick said:
Thank you !! Through the estate agents I have managed to track down Andrew Hillier and been in contact with him.CatfordCat said:Out of curiosity, I had a look (thought the name rang a bell, but can't think why)There's an Andrew Peter Hillier, born January 1964 who is listed as company director of this estate agents in Sevenoaks but no longer with them, seems to have left in 2016.192.com shows him in Sevenoaks (living with Debie and Henry Hillier) although not that recent. Debie (born 1968) is also a past director, presume wife of Andrew, Henry presumably their son.The estate agents are still in business, so might possibly be worth a contact.
I can now return to him a WW1 service medal awarded to his great, great grandfather that I found in the garden of their previous home and I have been safekeeping for nearly 50 years.
He is extremely pleased that it will now be returned to the family and I am pleased that I have been able to do so. He said why had I done this though and I said that if the shoe was on the other foot I’d hope that someone else would do likewise for me, especially only in the last few years discovering that my grandfather fought on The Somme.
Now what good deed can I do today …..
Edit - Ian a QPR fan.0 -
Charlton Life....comes up trumps again.👍0
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What a wonderful thing to do - massive kudos to you, Large.
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They did move to Orpington so maybe, I’ll ask next time I message him.swordfish said:
Nice one. I don't suppose you know if he does have a brother named Ian? If so, he was probably in my year at school.LargeAddick said:
Thank you !! Through the estate agents I have managed to track down Andrew Hillier and been in contact with him.CatfordCat said:Out of curiosity, I had a look (thought the name rang a bell, but can't think why)There's an Andrew Peter Hillier, born January 1964 who is listed as company director of this estate agents in Sevenoaks but no longer with them, seems to have left in 2016.192.com shows him in Sevenoaks (living with Debie and Henry Hillier) although not that recent. Debie (born 1968) is also a past director, presume wife of Andrew, Henry presumably their son.The estate agents are still in business, so might possibly be worth a contact.
I can now return to him a WW1 service medal awarded to his great, great grandfather that I found in the garden of their previous home and I have been safekeeping for nearly 50 years.
He is extremely pleased that it will now be returned to the family and I am pleased that I have been able to do so. He said why had I done this though and I said that if the shoe was on the other foot I’d hope that someone else would do likewise for me, especially only in the last few years discovering that my grandfather fought on The Somme.
Now what good deed can I do today …..1 -
He can’t remember doing so but I guess it was either him or his brother playing ‘war games’ or something.Curb_It said:That’s so good Large. Was he the one that buried it??0 - Sponsored links:
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Thanks. Well my school was in Orpington (Ramsden) so sounds like he's the one. Someone posted earlier that Andrew had a brother named Ian born the same year that would put him in mine.LargeAddick said:
They did move to Orpington so maybe, I’ll ask next time I message him.swordfish said:
Nice one. I don't suppose you know if he does have a brother named Ian? If so, he was probably in my year at school.LargeAddick said:
Thank you !! Through the estate agents I have managed to track down Andrew Hillier and been in contact with him.CatfordCat said:Out of curiosity, I had a look (thought the name rang a bell, but can't think why)There's an Andrew Peter Hillier, born January 1964 who is listed as company director of this estate agents in Sevenoaks but no longer with them, seems to have left in 2016.192.com shows him in Sevenoaks (living with Debie and Henry Hillier) although not that recent. Debie (born 1968) is also a past director, presume wife of Andrew, Henry presumably their son.The estate agents are still in business, so might possibly be worth a contact.
I can now return to him a WW1 service medal awarded to his great, great grandfather that I found in the garden of their previous home and I have been safekeeping for nearly 50 years.
He is extremely pleased that it will now be returned to the family and I am pleased that I have been able to do so. He said why had I done this though and I said that if the shoe was on the other foot I’d hope that someone else would do likewise for me, especially only in the last few years discovering that my grandfather fought on The Somme.
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Andrew does have a brother called Ian.swordfish said:
Nice one. I don't suppose you know if he does have a brother named Ian? If so, he was probably in my year at school.LargeAddick said:
Thank you !! Through the estate agents I have managed to track down Andrew Hillier and been in contact with him.CatfordCat said:Out of curiosity, I had a look (thought the name rang a bell, but can't think why)There's an Andrew Peter Hillier, born January 1964 who is listed as company director of this estate agents in Sevenoaks but no longer with them, seems to have left in 2016.192.com shows him in Sevenoaks (living with Debie and Henry Hillier) although not that recent. Debie (born 1968) is also a past director, presume wife of Andrew, Henry presumably their son.The estate agents are still in business, so might possibly be worth a contact.
I can now return to him a WW1 service medal awarded to his great, great grandfather that I found in the garden of their previous home and I have been safekeeping for nearly 50 years.
He is extremely pleased that it will now be returned to the family and I am pleased that I have been able to do so. He said why had I done this though and I said that if the shoe was on the other foot I’d hope that someone else would do likewise for me, especially only in the last few years discovering that my grandfather fought on The Somme.
Now what good deed can I do today …..
Edit - Ian a QPR fan.1 -
Wow, what an utterly brilliant story1
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You deserve a medal, Large !3
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I think a small one would suffice.Fanny Fanackapan said:You deserve a medal, Large !4 -
Great story, great sleuthing.0
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Strange because I never knew @LargeAddick even dig in the garden let alone found anything of worth. Kept that quiet.1
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A great story Neil @LargeAddick0
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He does have a brother called Ian, he asked what your name was out of interest. If you want me to pass it on please PM me.swordfish said:
Nice one. I don't suppose you know if he does have a brother named Ian? If so, he was probably in my year at school.LargeAddick said:
Thank you !! Through the estate agents I have managed to track down Andrew Hillier and been in contact with him.CatfordCat said:Out of curiosity, I had a look (thought the name rang a bell, but can't think why)There's an Andrew Peter Hillier, born January 1964 who is listed as company director of this estate agents in Sevenoaks but no longer with them, seems to have left in 2016.192.com shows him in Sevenoaks (living with Debie and Henry Hillier) although not that recent. Debie (born 1968) is also a past director, presume wife of Andrew, Henry presumably their son.The estate agents are still in business, so might possibly be worth a contact.
I can now return to him a WW1 service medal awarded to his great, great grandfather that I found in the garden of their previous home and I have been safekeeping for nearly 50 years.
He is extremely pleased that it will now be returned to the family and I am pleased that I have been able to do so. He said why had I done this though and I said that if the shoe was on the other foot I’d hope that someone else would do likewise for me, especially only in the last few years discovering that my grandfather fought on The Somme.
Now what good deed can I do today …..
Edit - Ian a QPR fan.0 -
J R Hartley ? 😆😉LargeAddick said:
He does have a brother called Ian, he asked what your name was out of interest. If you want me to pass it on please PM me.swordfish said:
Nice one. I don't suppose you know if he does have a brother named Ian? If so, he was probably in my year at school.LargeAddick said:
Thank you !! Through the estate agents I have managed to track down Andrew Hillier and been in contact with him.CatfordCat said:Out of curiosity, I had a look (thought the name rang a bell, but can't think why)There's an Andrew Peter Hillier, born January 1964 who is listed as company director of this estate agents in Sevenoaks but no longer with them, seems to have left in 2016.192.com shows him in Sevenoaks (living with Debie and Henry Hillier) although not that recent. Debie (born 1968) is also a past director, presume wife of Andrew, Henry presumably their son.The estate agents are still in business, so might possibly be worth a contact.
I can now return to him a WW1 service medal awarded to his great, great grandfather that I found in the garden of their previous home and I have been safekeeping for nearly 50 years.
He is extremely pleased that it will now be returned to the family and I am pleased that I have been able to do so. He said why had I done this though and I said that if the shoe was on the other foot I’d hope that someone else would do likewise for me, especially only in the last few years discovering that my grandfather fought on The Somme.
Now what good deed can I do today …..
Edit - Ian a QPR fan.1
