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Clarke
The story of the Clarke family - all available on the pdf below

Gravestone of Septimus Clarke

Gravestone of Septimus Clarke
Somerton Churchyard
Inscription 'He was a loving husband, an affectionate father and a sincere friend.
He died on April 13th 1877 in the 64th year of his age.'
Photo Ivor Smith - great great grandson

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B Clarke - butchers Hartest - still in the family today

B Clarke - butchers Hartest - still in the family today
Photo Ivor Smith

The only other Clarke photo we have is of Ivor's grandmother Bertha nee Clarke in Ivors parent's wedding photo.Nothing of anyone further back they were not a close family. Brita
See the Goldsmith section for more information of Clara from her marriage to Charles in 1883

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St Mary's Church Lambeth where Clara married Charles Goldsmith

St Mary's Church Lambeth where Clara married Charles Goldsmith
Photo Janice Carrera

Millbank Street Clara and Charles' home Westminster

Millbank Street Clara and Charles' home Westminster

Ponsonby Place Westminster - where Clara lived and died

Ponsonby Place Westminster - where Clara lived and died
Photo Janice Carrera

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Clara Ann Selina Clarke was a Court dressmaker. She made the coming out gowns for the girls who were presented at Court. She also made dresses for other ladies at Court and they would arrive in their carriages at 69 Ponsonby Place for their fittings.
( Memories from granddaughter Clara Violet 1911-1990 )

Clara with two of her grandchildren Clara & Tom

Clara with two of her grandchildren Clara & Tom
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Revised version March 2008
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