Cobbwebs News & Views

In October 2008 (Features Archive) we wrote about the arms of Elizabeth Wilkinson, #57 in the tree, first wife of John Cobbold (1745-1835).  Studious observers

Field of Remembrance Once again the Trust has made a donation to The Royal British Legion and will have a cross commemorating the 48 Cobbolds

A Persevering Dog. My darling Ghill, so shrewd and deft,You follow at your mother’s heel,Just as Achates never leftHis master’s side thro’ friendly zeal.The hall

Those who have read the biographical notes on Sir Harry Parkes (1828-1885) #849 in the tree will know that he narrowly escaped execution in Beijing

We all know that Rev Richard Cobbold (1797-1877) #106 in the tree, was economical with the truth about Margaret Catchpole’s life in that he dramatized