Tag Archives: Dobson

Frank Edmund Dobson: Life and Legacy in Industrial England

Posted on January 9, 2026 by rhbblog

I noticed it is the anniversary of my paternal great-grandfather’s death today and realised I have little or no understanding of him as a person and scant information beyond censuses and basic records. In part, this is no doubt because … Continue reading →

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Looking back

Posted on June 21, 2021 by rhbblog

I thought it apt to give these photos of my late parents, David and Jean Dobson, an airing now as it was Fathers’ Day on Sunday 20th and the 21st June was my mum’s birthday – and the official opening … Continue reading →