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Charles Herbert Besford was working as a butcher’s boy in Heaton when the First World War broke out. He joined the Royal Navy and remained a reservist following his return to civilian life.

William Bestford was born near Blaydon in 1862. He served in India with the Northumberland Fusiliers, then worked as a coal miner around Winlaton, and died in Newcastle in 1922.

Henry Besford, always known as Harry, went to school in Bedlington and then studied Physics, becoming a Senior Medical Physicist at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.

Albert married Janet Besford on 30th May 1925 at Seaton Hirst Parish Church, Ashington.

Albert Edward Partland (1928-) was the son of Janet Besford (1902–1994) and Albert Edward Partland (1901–1974).

Emily Maud Carter was born in Highgate, London, and married George Besford in 1920 at Gateshead Registry Office. They had one child, Henry, in 1921.

Alice Dodds married Tommy Besford in 1925. They and their children emigrated to Australia in 1928.

Rhoda Websell marrried David Besford in 1920. They and their children emigrated to Australia in 1925.

Ian Besford is a District Judge on the North East Circuit, sitting predominantly at Kingston-upon-Hull Combined Court.

Sheri Besford led the communications team at BDP for many years.