Genealogy Chat

Thanks for that Heather Lynn : )

Hi, well think of Watermen in those days as taxi drivers/people carriers and Lightermen as juggernaut drivers when the Thames was more crowded than the M25. The Watermen were licensed to carry people and small goods up and down the Thames and across it. It was a very skilled and responsible job and usually had an 8 year apprenticeship. Many watermen/lightermen were pressed into Naval service during conflicts because they had skills valued by the Navy. To find out more, go to the Dockland Ancestors site.

hi Heather This may be a silly question, but what is a Waterman? I have got one in London and also a couple in Barton on Humber. Many thanks Lynn

bumping for night shift

Chris - re son - just dont go there! (Thats why Im on here instead of doing my proper work - it takes my mind off my troubles).

The walk might do me good. Will have a look and might book tonight. Will have to check my busy diary first!!! Thanks Heather (How is son by the way??) Chris

Hi Chris, its the peeps on Dockland Ancestors - parishregisters*com - who are arranging it - http://www*parishregister*com/parish_shop/product_detail.asp?CatID=57&ParentCatID=&SearchCat=&Search=&Page=2&RecsPerPage=10&ID=2500 I guess just email James Legon on the site there or go to the link above where you can click and add it to a purchase basket. Apparently there will be a fair bit of walking involved.

This sounds interesting Heather...where can tickets be purchased from? Chris

Waterman Guided Tour 6th May 2006 Waterman Guided Tour Saturday 6th May. Itinerary Meet:9.45 am Westminster Pier 10.00 Depart Westminster Pier by River Boat to Greenwich 11.15 Arrive Greenwich Pier 11.30 Depart Greenwich by DLR to West India Quay 11.40 Arrive Museum in Docklands 11.45 Lunch 12.45 Visit Museum 14.45 Depart West India Quay by DLR to King George V dock (overground across the Royal Docks) 15.15 Arrive King George V 15.20 Depart King George V by DLR to Tower Gateway 15.50 Arrive Tower Gateway 16.00 Depart Tower Gateway to St Katherine Dock on foot 17.00 Arrive Tower Gateway 17.00 Depart to Waterman's Hall 17.30 End of Tour Accompanied by James and Esme. Included: Passage on river boat to Greenwich, entrance to Museum in Docklands Not included: Lunch ( A menu is available from £10), Travelcard ( Please ensure that when travelling to Westminster you purchase an All Zones Travelcard. This will cover all underground and DLR travel) Places: Maximum of 20 Liability: Docklands Ancestors Ltd accept no liability in any circumstances. Insurance: Not offered. If required please arrange on a self service basis. A transport map can be viewed using the link below: http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/pdfdocs/lon_con.pdf Price: £20.00 P & P in UK: £0.00 P & P Overseas: £0.00

I know some of you said you were interested in being on the Dockland Ancestors tour, I have just received the following details.