I am researching my family tree and have found out that James Gill Pavey was head gardener at Oaklands Park in around 1890. I am getting married in two months and my wedding flowers are being grown in Oaklands park. I would love to get hold of a photograph of my 2nd great grandfather to show on my wedding day. Any photos of any of his family would also be great. I hope someone can help

There is a previous thread

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Records of Dowding Family including possible photographs...... February 2010

and includes a reply from 'Judith'

who states .... 'I have a picture of the staff with her Ladyship on the steps of the Organery with my father and Grandfather and his parents James & Lucy' etc etc

Hi M,
thanks for highlighting this prior thread,
http://forum.forest-of-dean.net/index.php?id=48145

Unfortunately most of the contributors don't appear to be active on the forum anymore, as their usernames are displayed in black, not blue. This is a great shame, as it would be really lovely if mwhitson could find the photos in time for the wedding.

Wishing all good luck now with the search, and in the future to the happy couple !

I have pictures of James Gill Pavey and his family when living at Gittisham, and I think I have a picture of Art and Mona when they visited my grandparents at Petersfield. Email me and I will send to you. Best wishes for the wedding from Judith, your 2nd cousin once removed I think.

Thought you would like to know that we have made contact and have sent the pictures to Michelle. She was very pleased.

Very pleased to hear that you have made contact with Michelle and that she now has copy of the photographs.
We wish her well on her Wedding Day.

That's excellent news, really pleased for everyone concerned. Thanks for taking the time to update us.