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Hambledon and Stockport

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Natalie

Natalie Report 18 May 2005 12:58

Does anyone know where Hambledon is? Also can anyone tell me what county Stockport is in?. thank you!

Sam

Sam Report 18 May 2005 13:00

The only Hambledon I can find is in Hampshire. Stockport is in Cheshire. Sam x

Fairysgodmother

Fairysgodmother Report 18 May 2005 13:03

I live in Stockport and yes it is in Cheshire, joins boarders with Manchester. Never heard on Hambleton though. elaine:))

Natalie

Natalie Report 18 May 2005 13:22

thanks guys! Will make my searching a lot easier now

Phoenix

Phoenix Report 18 May 2005 13:23

If you are talking registration districts, Natalie, this is the info from Genuki: Hambledon Created 1st July 1837. Mainly in Surrey, but included parts of Sussex. Sub-districts : Cranleigh; Hambledon GRO volumes : IV (1837-51); 2a (1852-1930). Alfold, Bramley, Chiddingfold, Cranleigh, Dunsfold, Elstead, Ewhurst, Hambledon, Hascombe, Haslemere, Peper Harow, St. Martha, Shalford, Thursley, Witley, Wonersh. Registers now in West Surrey district.

 Debbie

Debbie Report 18 May 2005 13:36

Hi, Hambledon is about 10 miles north of Portsmouth, and the home I believe of the first cricket match, its a lovely village surrounded by fields. Debs x