Adams, Fanny b. April 30, 1859 d. August 24, 1867 Murder Victim. She was a victim of one of the most infamous child murder cases in Great Britain. She and her friend Minnie Warner, both aged eight, along with Fanny's sister Lizzie, aged seven, were out for a walk on August 24, 1867 when, at half past one in the afternoon, they were approached by Frederick Baker, a solicitor's clerk who had, evidently, been drinking. He gave Minnie one and a half pennies to buy some sweets, and offered Fanny half a penny if she would leave with him. She took...[Read More] (Bio by: Iain MacFarlaine) Alton Cemetery, Alton, Hampshire, England
Dickinson, Jimmy b. April 25, 1925 d. November 8, 1982 Professional Footballer. Born in Alton, he was recommended to Portsmouth Football Club by Eddie Lever, who taught him sport and mathematics. The Second World War, during which he served for three years in the Royal Navy, delayed the start of his career, but he made his debut in 1946 against Blackburn Rovers, wearing the No. 6 shirt. He remained with Portsmouth for the whole of his career and appeared for them in 764 league matches. This record stood until 1980, when John Trollope of Swindon...[Read More] (Bio by: Iain MacFarlaine) Alton Cemetery, Alton, Hampshire, England
b. April 30, 1859 d. August 24, 1867