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We remember Bridget Elizabeth Talbot, O.b.e.
We remember Bridget Elizabeth Talbot, O.b.e.
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Humphrey John Talbot
Source:9526948
8th October 1883
1885
birth
Little Gaddesden, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9527442
Source:9526697
15th January 1885
1888
sibling
Geoffrey Richard Henry Talbot
Source:9526953
29th March 1888
1891
dates
Age 6
Source:9526693
5th April 1891
1891
location
74 Cadogan Gardens, Chelsea, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9526693
5th April 1891
1893
sibling
Kathleen Talbot
Source:9526659
22nd November 1893
1901
dates
Age 16
Source:9526697
31st March 1901
1901
location
28 Cadogan Gardens, Chelsea
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9526697
April 1901
1911
dates
Age 26
Source:9526720
2nd April 1911
1911
location
28 Cadogan Gardens, Chelsea
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9526720
2nd April 1911
1916
service
Other Empire Force
British Red Cross Society and Order of Saint John of Jerusalem
Source:9531983
January 1916
1916
theatres
Italy :1b
Source:9526789
September 1916
1918
awards
Croce al Merito di Guerra
Other War Service Award
Source:9526909
30th October 1918
1920
awards
Order of the British Empire (OBE)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9526813
30th March 1920
1922
location
Little Gaddesden House, Little Gaddesden, Herts
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9527410
1922
1937
location
Little Gaddesden House, Little Gaddesden, Herts
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9527418
1937
1949
location
Little Gaddesden House, Little Gaddesden, Herts
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9526678
1949
burial
near Ivinghoe Aston, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:9526678
1971
dates
Age 86
Source:9532008
29th November 1971
1971
death
Not War Related
Kiplin Hall, Scorton, Richmond, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9527442
Source:9526678
29th November 1971
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Bridget Elizabeth |
| Initials | BE |
| Last Name | Talbot, O.b.e. |
| Source | 9526813 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Female |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Cadogan Gardens, Chelsea | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| 28 Cadogan Gardens, Chelsea | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 74 Cadogan Gardens, Chelsea, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Little Gaddesden House, Little Gaddesden, Herts | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1922 | |
| Little Gaddesden House, Little Gaddesden, Herts | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1937 | |
| Little Gaddesden House, Little Gaddesden, Herts | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1949 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | British Red Cross Society and Order of Saint John of Jerusalem |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Croce al Merito di Guerra | Other War Service Award | |
| Order of the British Empire (OBE) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Augusta Louisa Talbot nee de Grey | mother | ||
| The Hon. Alfred Chetwynd Talbot | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humphrey John Talbot | brother | 8th October 1883 | |
| Geoffrey Richard Henry Talbot | brother | 29th March 1888 | |
| Kathleen Talbot | sister | 22nd November 1893 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1885-03-03 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Emily Talbot and her ChildrenPhoto of Emily Talbot with her four children, L to R Bridget, Kathleen, Humphrey (back) and Geoffrey (front).
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Little Gaddesden HouseAn early 20th Century photo of Little Gaddesden House, which was Bridget's home.Contributed by:
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Bridget's Memorial Stone at Whistle Brook2019 photo of the Memorial to Bridget at Whistle Book, between Ivinghoe Aston and Edlesborough, Bucks. This horizontal stone, located beside the path, forms the seat of a low bench, located overlooking Ivinghoe Beacon and part of the Ashridge Estate land which she helped to save. This is the location where her ashes were scattered.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| British Red Cross Register of Overseas Volunteers 1914-1918 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Emily Talbot and her Children | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden House | Jane31029 | |
| Bridget Talbot aged 5 | Jane31029 | |
| Bridget's Memorial Stone at Whistle Brook | Jane31029 | |
| Order of the British Empire | LUCAS128175 | |
| BRCS service medal | LUCAS128175 |
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