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Lyons of London (Restaurants)

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Beth

Beth Report 15 Feb 2015 17:02

Hi! I would like to know a little more about what my dad did as he died when I was young. I also lost my mother young too so have never had anyone to ask these questions to. I know my dad went into the army to serve during WW2. Prior to this, my mum told me he was training in the kitchens of Lyons in London. After the war he returned to Yorkshire and opened a small transport café. I realise Lyons is a huge organisation but wondered if there would be any records of staff. Anyone got any ideas of where I could start? Many thanks!

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 15 Feb 2015 17:09

Have a look here:-

http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/rd/996a102b-178e-491a-b255-7994e9f28d09

You may find something at the London Metropolitan Archives.

Kath. x

Karen in the desert

Karen in the desert Report 15 Feb 2015 17:51

Hope you find these useful for info and history etc.....

http://www.kzwp.com/lyons/

http://www.kzwp.com/lyons/archiveindex.htm

http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/rd/996a102b-178e-491a-b255-7994e9f28d09

Researching:
Researching: MILLS & ROBERTS Cambs: TAGG Thames Ditton & East Molesey, Surrey: LEETON/LEADON Hunts & Cambs: LLOYD London/Middx: FROST London/Middx: ROSKAS, KISELIUS, BUDAS W.Lothian & Lanarks: ROSKAS, JAKAS/JAKAITE, JUSKEVICIUS, MICKEVICIUS Lithuania

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 15 Feb 2015 18:20

This is the link for obtaining UK service records:
http://www.veterans-uk.info/service_records/service_records.html

They cost £30 and you may end up waiting about 9 months before they arrive

Researching:
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nameslessone

nameslessone Report 16 Feb 2015 09:34

Ooh. Lyons Corner Houses - that brings back memories. :-D

Beth

Beth Report 16 Feb 2015 11:28

Thanks everyone for your advice. I'll have a look through the sites mentioned I can always rely on my Genes "friends" :-D