The rise of Syros After the Greek War of Independence started in 1821, the then-sparsely-populated island of Syros grew rapidly to become the administrative centre of the Greek Aegean world, earning it the sobriquet of ‘The Capital of the Cyclades’. By the time the English adventurers Theodore and Mabel Bent arrived in the 1880s, it … Continue reading ‘Syra British Cemetery’ and its links to Amorgos, the Bents and the Great War
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Theodore and the Sabouna
During the winters of 1883 to 1885, Theodore and Mabel Bent journeyed throughout the Greek islands of the Cyclades and the Dodecanese in the Aegean Sea. Theodore recounted their travels in his book and in many journal articles. Mabel penned her chronicles day by day. Theodore’s accounts and Mabel’s chronicles together form a unique record … Continue reading Theodore and the Sabouna
The Bent Family
This blog thread has been created to glean more information about Theodore’s family e.g. genealogy (including family members alive today), the source of their wealth, their homes, their professions etc., in fact, anything that you think will be of interest to readers of the book. Please include details of the source of any information you provide. … Continue reading The Bent Family
The Hall-Dare Family
This blog thread has been created to glean more information about Mabel’s family e.g. genealogy (including family members alive today), the source of their wealth, their homes, their professions etc., in fact, anything that you think will be of interest to readers of the book. Please include details of the source of any information you provide. … Continue reading The Hall-Dare Family
Theodore’s Will and Estate
The notice below from the London Daily News of August 21st 1897 shows that Theodore left £21,497 and gives details of the beneficiaries in his will. More detail would be appreciated. The replies to this post are for discussion on individual aspects of the will. Please include details of the source of any information you provide. If you … Continue reading Theodore’s Will and Estate
Mabel’s Will and Estate
The entry from the Probate Register above shows that Mabel left £12,228-8s-10d. More details of the will and the beneficiaries would be appreciated. The replies to this post are for discussion on individual aspects of the will. Please include details of the source of any information you provide. If you include any text directly from other sources, or any … Continue reading Mabel’s Will and Estate
The Hall-Dare Family and the Slave Trade
The Transatlantic Slave Trade between Africa, the Caribbean and the Americas began in the 15th century and lasted into the 19th century. Britain abolished slave trading by an Act of Parliament in 1807 but slave ownership was still permitted. Like many families of their class at that time, the Hall-Dares had made money from plantations employing … Continue reading The Hall-Dare Family and the Slave Trade
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