Tag Archives: The Old Ship Hotel

A Very Big Door

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Jackie Dinnis

Today’s door is probably the biggest door on our Advent Calendar this year. Situated on Brighton seafront it is one of the oldest hotels in the City. It is also the hotel my great great grandfather, John Dinnis worked in … Continue reading →

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Home

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Jackie Dinnis

For Writing 101 Day Three we are asked to use a one word prompt to inspire a post. I chose the prompt ‘Home’. As I research and write my blog I am always fascinated to see where my family lived … Continue reading →

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G’day Down Under

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Jackie Dinnis

The title of my blog is ‘Meeting my Family’ because that’s what I’m doing. Meeting them one at a time. As I research and dig, there is always more to be found. I love finding a new ancestor, getting to … Continue reading →

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The Life and Times of my Great Grand Aunt Fanny (1)

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Jackie Dinnis

A few days ago I made contact with some American third cousins once removed, another branch of the Dinnis family. This has been so exciting and is what makes my ancestry search so enjoyable. I was also astounded to receive … Continue reading →

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Visiting The Old Ship Hotel in Brighton

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Jackie Dinnis

During an online search I discovered there is a tour of the Old Ship Hotel in Brighton on the first Friday evening of every month. I was so excited about this because it is the hotel where John Dinnis and … Continue reading →

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Life and Times of George Dinnis 1853-1906

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Jackie Dinnis

George Dinnis was my great-grandfather. He was born in Brighton in 1853, and died in 1906. He had a twin sister, Cora Dinnis. She died in 1856, aged 3 at the Old Ship Hotel, where the family lived and their … Continue reading →

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Oh I do like to be beside the seaside – Ship Street

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Jackie Dinnis

Here are some photographs taken in Ship Street and of the seafront at Brighton. The Old Ship Hotel is where John Dinnis lived and worked as a Cook and Publican, with his wife Charlotte Robinson and children Catherine Ann, John Henry, … Continue reading →

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The Life and Times of Fanny Dinnis 1846 – 1927

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Jackie Dinnis

Fanny Dinnis was my great-grand aunt, the sister of my great-grandfather, George Dinnis. Their parents were John Dinnis and Charlotte Robinson. Fanny was born in Brighton in 1846 and baptised at The Chapel Royal in North Street. At that time the family … Continue reading →

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The Life and Times of Charlotte Harriet Dinnis 1850 – 1935

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Jackie Dinnis

Charlotte Harriet Dinnis was my great grand-aunt – older sister of George Dinnis, my great-grandfather. She was born in Brighton in 1850, and was baptised at The Chapel Royal, North Street. About three months before Charlotte Harriet’s birth there had been a … Continue reading →

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