Comments on: John James Baddeley, Die Sinker

By: Bronwyn Klimach

Bronwyn Klimach — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 19:26:57 +0000

Does anyone know of Bernard BADDELEY (1877-1971), son of JJ’s brother Charles? He gifted a sports ground to the Stratford Newtown Wesleyans for the promotion of the ‘religious. social and physical well being of persons resident in the County [of Essex].’

By: Freda Georgina Douglas [nee]Penalver.

Freda Georgina Douglas [nee]Penalver. — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:34:08 +0000

Is there anyone else who would know of a Child that was born by a Baddeley brother as know my Father had a Sister and another crippled child. The Mother never .changed her Surname. As the Family came over from France and stuck with the name Penalver she wouldn’t change it to Baddeley. My son has now retired,and loved collecting J.J Books. I am 90,and not in good health So it would be lovely if someone had a photo or any news about my Grandfather , My Father was born in 1872, Fredrick George Penalver. Married my Mother in 1932 and had four Children.

By: Scott

Scott — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 17:28:00 +0000

I visited Spitalfields Market last Thursday and bought a book for a modest £8.
“An Account Of The Church And Parish Of St Giles Without Cripplegate In The City Of London”
By John James Baddeley Churchwarden, published by him too, dated 1888.
I wondered who the author was so found him here via a quick search.
The book is signed. A very interesting man indeed. Great account of the church and Parish in the book. Outstanding, I would think it’s probably quite a rare book, it was gifted to George W Marshal, a member of FSA. And ILD.

By: Jessica Clark (Baddeley)

Jessica Clark (Baddeley) — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 21:06:18 +0000

JJ Baddeley was my great great Uncle – my Grandfathers Uncle ! I love finding news paper articles and information about my family that I have yet to discover !

By: FREDA DOUGLAS

FREDA DOUGLAS — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 13:33:43 +0000

I Bought the book hoping to find something about my Grandad in it, Fredrick Baddeley, I know he brought shame to the Family by having my Father out of wedlock but there it, ends would love to hear if anyone knows his history, he was born in 1845 but can’t find when and where he died.

By: Leonard Baddeley

Leonard Baddeley — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 14:51:34 +0000

Sir John was my great uncle, and I am told when I have grow my beard I look just like him. My grandfather, Water, who I never knew was one of his brother brother. I have the menu for one of the dinners at the mansion house, that my father Ronald attended, my father was born in 1889.
I have family history going back to the 14th century.

By: Brian

Brian — Sun, 10 May 2015 22:57:41 +0000

I didn’t know that you can see down Threadneedle Street from the Mansion House.

By: David Steers

David Steers — Sun, 10 May 2015 13:49:43 +0000

Fascinating, wonderful story

By: Chris F

Chris F — Sun, 10 May 2015 12:52:50 +0000

It does show how adversity combined with a strong work ethic can (in some cases) pay off… What an inspirational character, but unknown to millions. I see that on the second sheet of Stock Dies, there is a monogram for the Primrose League founded in 1883 in order to promote Conservative principles in Great Britain… This organisations stated aims were:

1.To Uphold and support God, Queen, and Country, and the Conservative cause;
2.To provide an effective voice to represent the interests of our members and to bring the experience of the Leaders to bear on the conduct of public affairs for the common good;
3.To encourage and help our members to improve their professional competence as leaders;
4.To fight for free enterprise.

I wonder if Mr Baddeley was a member?

By: Peter Harrison

Peter Harrison — Sun, 10 May 2015 11:12:55 +0000

Thank you for this brief, but excellent, insight into the working lives, and fortunes, of those who peopled the area. We forget the enormous labour earlier generations had to devote to simply staying alive.