On 6 July 1784, Captain William May was not a happy man. Because of the appearance of the Revenue cutter, the Rose. W A Hoodless tells the story of the Battle of Mudeford.
Read the full article in Dorset Life.
Christchurch’s ‘fraught and dangerous business’
May 7, 2009 at 4:00 am (History, Location)
Tags: Christchurch, Mudeford, William May
Frederick Charles Riggs V.C. M.M. (1888-1918)
July 16, 2008 at 4:00 am (Biography, Genealogy, History)
Tags: Bournemouth, Burgum, Christchurch, Fowler, Riggs, Springbourne, Victoria Cross
Frederick Charles Riggs was born on July 28, 1888 at Christchurch, then in Hampshire, England. In the 1891 census Fredeick is living in the household of James & Elizabeth Fowler at 55 Garfield Avenue, Springbourne, Bournemouth where he is described as an orphan. His entry in the Commonwealth War Graves Commissions roll of Honour describes him as the ‘Adopted Son of Elizabeth Burgum, of 39, Capstone Rd., Bournemouth.’
