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Julia Sawalha

Well that's got me thinking... I've got a bunch of Duval's in Kent. Wonder if they were Hugenots...

Always makes me think - if our ancestors weren't who they were we wouldn't be who we are - if you know what I mean!! Her grandma was a prime example. Angela

well i really enjoyed that one,did you see that lovely sunset.wow.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

The only one to make me say WOW! sad, emotive, just brilliant.

They saved the best till last didn't they?

Excellent, one of the best I have seen. What a diverse culural background she had.

Good one tonight. Was she using a pen in the records office? I thought you could only use a pencil. Sue

Really good wasn't it? I'm glad she was on, I thought she and her sister were the same person. They look very similar don't they? Lynda x

My husbands ancestors were hugenouts (sp?) who settled in Hampshire for many many years, and I was really enjoying it until my daughter was sick all over her bed !!! I will just have to watch the rest when it's repeated. xx

Lynda - they do, but her sister's a lot more irritating!!!! Angela Thanks for that Muffy - we had a five minute power cut near the beginning too - have to watch the repeat!

Teresa - sounds possible! I have Duplock in mine, but apparently it is an English name meaning 'deep lake' and I have gone back past 1800 on that line and no sign of anything other than English. Loved it tonight. I really like the Sawalha girls, they are so natural - nice normal curvy girls, no airs and graces and no Botox! Maz. XX

Certainly did save the best till last,,,whens the next series hope it ain't too long,,,,my ancestors from Grundisburgh Suffolk were Hugenots the Malet's,,, the Duvals are listed also Teresa

I thought it was moving when Julia and her mother visited the secret graves in France. It was a real eye-opener. It must have been awful for their ancestors.

When they showed her in the records office getting the marriage cert for her mum grandparents (i think). One of the occupations was given as a Hawker. I got my hopes up then that there would be something along my lines. Hopefully they will do David Essex next time! Pat

It was great, Hope your lass is ok Muffy, Caz xxxxxxxxxxxxx

This was def the BEST of the series. I am glad that they mentioned Canterbury in connection with the Huguenots where you can see a Weavers House from about 1500 and I think that there is a chapel within Canterbury Cathedral - the Huguenots Chapel. So if you have rellies in the E Kent area they may be descendants from the Hugues. It is not too well known that Calais was English in the 14th-16th centuries so probably many pro-English in the area and Protestants too, though the Huguenots were not confined to N W France - there were many throughout France though many would have fled to Germany, Switzerland etc., Those that came here would have been mainly from Holland, Belgium and N W France. Have a look too at Nottingham area where there were many lace-makers from N W France who were also Huguenots BUT Calais lace is still imported from France and used in lingerie products.

Hi Caz. Thanks hon. She is fine now. Fast asleep. Leaving me with a pile of washing !!! Typical isn't it the one programme I make a point of watching !! xx

I absolutely loved it..... and could relate to the Jordan trip as I have been to the town's and city they were in - its my most favorite country in the Middle East and they really are a nation who welcome you with open arms! xx

Pat, that is a really good point, they haven't done a gypsy one yet have they. About the only thing they have missed I think. Maz. XX