Carole Smith from Leicestershire writes:

I purchased today 2 old photographs of Wicklewood Windmill, about 10" x 14", in black and white. One states at the bottom 'THE MILLER, WILLIAM WADE AND HIS SON DENNIS STANDING IN FRONT OF WICKLEWOOD WINDMILL IN 1912', this being the clearest print. The second one is 'THE MILLER, WILLIAM WADE, HIS SONS AND KITTY THE HORSE AT WICKLEWOOD WINDMILL IN 1912. As I am a keen Family Historian, I couldn't resist buying them and trying to trace the routes of the Wade family. What wonderful technology the computer is. These pictures were purchased in a town called Coalville in Leicestershire, so automatically thought these originated in Leicestershire: how strange belongings travel! If anyone could enlighten me about the Wade family, I would be most grateful, then I could pick up the 'tree' in this area.

If you can help Carole please E-mail me at webmaster@polhouse.force9.co.uk so I can pass anything on.

Johanne Barker recently e-mailed me with the following:

I was browsing the web for help with my family tree and came across these pages. My grandfather was from this area, I am finding it difficult to trace my ancestors and wondered if anyone could help. The name I am researching at the moment is Jermany, I know it is a popular name in your area. my great granfather was a railway gatehouse keeper. Thanking you, johanne barker

If you can help Johanne E-mail me at webmaster@polhouse.force9.co.uk and I'll pass your messages on.