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Railways – London to New York and beyond

Gibbs Family Tree Posted on 4th February 2023 by GFT_Keeper4th February 2023

Isambard Kingdom Brunel is heralded as the outstanding civil engineer of his generation, remembered for his great feats of pioneering iron ships, railways, tunnels and bridges. He had a vision to connect London to New York via rail and sea, … Continue reading →

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SAS Rogue Heroes and the LRDG

Gibbs Family Tree Posted on 30th November 2022 by GFT_Keeper6th February 2023

November always seems a good time for a family war story, and the new BBC drama “SAS Rogue Heroes” provides an interesting theme. Depicting “the adrenaline-fuelled origins of the fearless, reckless Special Forces unit, its legend forged among the mayhem … Continue reading →

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Tales of Opportunity – The Bright Family

Gibbs Family Tree Posted on 7th September 2022 by GFT_Keeper7th September 2022

I was honoured recently to receive a copy of Primrose Bright’s magnificent new book “Tales of Opportunity – The Bright Family of Hereford & Bristol 1066 – 2020”, a beautifully produced bible of her husband Charles’ ancestors, replete with family … Continue reading →

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Baronial Robes

Gibbs Family Tree Posted on 21st July 2022 by GFT_Keeper21st July 2022

Following the pageantry on our Queen’s Jubilee last month it seemed appropriate to share some images of the baronial robes of Baron and Baroness Wraxall, and the crowns that accompanied them. After the death in 2017 of Eustace Gibbs, 3rd … Continue reading →

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William Gibbs’ First Love

Gibbs Family Tree Posted on 14th May 2022 by GFT_Keeper7th January 2023

In the London Metropolitan Archives there is the very substantial Archive of Antony Gibbs and Sons, which was originally in the Guildhall Archive, where it had been placed by Lord Aldenham. David Hogg remarked that he was astonished to find … Continue reading →

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The American Connection

Gibbs Family Tree Posted on 20th April 2022 by GFT_Keeper20th April 2022

I frequently receive enquiries about links to Gibbs families in America. Not really surprising when one looks at figures on global distribution of the Gibbs surname, as shown on this distribution map for 2014 data for number of Gibbses recorded … Continue reading →

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A Garden to Rival Kew

Gibbs Family Tree Posted on 15th March 2022 by GFT_Keeper15th March 2022

With spring in the air it seems a good time to visit gardens! Marie-Luise Gothein’s great classic book on “History of Garden Art” was first published in German in 1913 and then re-published in English in 1928, with the addition … Continue reading →

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Ask your Grandparents – What a Strange Thing is Memory

Gibbs Family Tree Posted on 14th February 2022 by GFT_Keeper2nd March 2022

We are fortunate to have a few memories and reminiscences that have been passed down through our families and provide a fascinating historical record of the lives and times that our ancestors experienced, though there must also have been many … Continue reading →

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The Beautiful Mexican

Gibbs Family Tree Posted on 11th January 2022 by GFT_Keeper11th January 2022

To many “the beautiful Mexican” might conjure up actress Salma Hayek, or may be associated with something like this classic Mariachi song extolling the marvels of the country and its women. However she played a legendary role in the history … Continue reading →

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Edwardian Christmas at Tyntesfield

Gibbs Family Tree Posted on 1st December 2021 by GFT_Keeper1st December 2021

Tyntesfield has a long standing reputation of celebrating the Christmas season. Since the National Trust acquired the estate they have continued this tradition and Tyntesfield will be filled with local handmade decorations from 2nd December to 2nd January. “…The house … Continue reading →

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