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Thanks ArgyllGran

It is indeed a fascinating story, and knowing the area well I purchased the book after Radio 4 had it featured as book of the week, (four condensed episodes read by the author). Will not spoil it with more detail.
Think I am a little nearer finding the exact house she was brought up in after being returned.

There was a TV programme about this case fairly recently.

The child Betty, aged 3, who was abducted (by a relative) from the beach, had previously been called Grace, and had been adopted by Veda and George not long before the abduction.

She was found safe and well at a house a few miles away.

A fascinating story.

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Thanks so much Maddie & Shirley

I am trying, with the help of peoples names and house names, to establish the present day positions of where the Elston family were living. This all relates to a new book by Laura Cummings called "On Chapel Sands". It is about her mother who was abducted from Chapel St. Leonards beach and her adoption. Having been in the top sellers, I find this book most absorbing to anyone interested in family history.
I must add that I have no interest in promoting this book.

Thankyou again all for helping.

Sunnyholme In Yard St Leonards Drive, Spilsby R.D., Lincolnshire (Parts of Lindsey), England
First name(s) Last name(s) DOB Sex Occupation Marital status Schedule Schedule Sub Number
Mabel F Swift 30 Jul 1879 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 63 1

Roxdale St Leonards Drive, Spilsby R.D., Lincolnshire (Parts of Lindsey), England
Frank Simpson 05 Apr 1889 Male Builder & Contractor (Own Account) Married 65 1
Jessie Simpson 29 Apr 1892 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 65 2

this one

in the 1939 England and Wales Register
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Name: George M Elston
Gender: Male
Marital status: Married
Birth Date: 28 May 1880
Residence Year: 1939
Address: "Marfields"
Residence Place: Spilsby, Lincolnshire (Parts of Lindsey), England
Occupation: Commercial Traveller
Schedule Number: 64
Sub Schedule Number: 1
Enumeration District: TNRQ
Registration district: 420/4
Inferred Spouse: Neda M M Elston
Household Members:
Name
George M Elston
Veda M M Elston

there are neighbours each side who are you hoping they might be

no 63 ( in yard ) mabel swift aged 79 widow

no 65 rosedale
franksimpson aged 89 builder and contacter
jessie simpson aged 92

Saint Leonards Drive, Spilsby R.D., Lincolnshire (Parts of Lindsey), England

From the following index in the 1939 Register, I am looking for next door neighbours names and house details, if any, please.
1939 REGISTER CHAPEL ST. LEONARDS, LINCOLNSHIRE
George M Elston 1880 Spilsby R.D. (Parts of Lindsey) Marfields Saint Leonards Drive
Veda M M Elston 1880 Spilsby R.D. (Parts of Lindsey) Marfields Saint Leonards Drive

Thanks for any help.