Venables : a charming village in the Normandy and related to William the Conqueror

Athel Cornish-Bowden

2024-07-06 16:48:27 UTC

Post by Robbert de GROOT
Hello everyone,
The association Centre Culturel “Gilbert de Venables” (aka CCGV) in
Venables, France, is seeking individuals interested in or connected to
the name Venables. Venables is a charming village located in the
Normandy region, west of Paris.

Venables (pronounced in an English sort of way, whereas I assume your
village is pronounced as French) is surname in England. I wouldn't call
it common, but it not very uncommon either. Some people with the name
are listed at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venables, most of them
still alive. I expect that with a bit of searching you can find one
with an email address.

Maybe better, try https://www.wikitree.com/genealogy/VENABLES

Post by Robbert de GROOT
In 1066, a young man named Gilbert from Venables joined William the
Conqueror’s troops at the Battle of Hastings. Following their
victory, Gilbert and his descendants established themselves in England,
with his lineage becoming the Barons of Kinderton, near what is now the
village of Middlewich.
If you are interested in learning more about Gilbert’s history or
conducting genealogical research on your ancestors, please get in touch
with us or visit our website.
Website: www.ccgvenables.org
Best regards
p/o Patrick LEQUETTE
chairman

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Athel -- French and British, living in Marseilles for 37 years; mainly
in England until 1987.