The Turnbull family were all miners, living in Bedlington, Cambois, Shiremoor and Newbiggin by the Sea. Success in tracing the line before 1800 has been limited.

Al’s Great Grandfather, John Turnbull, was one of the many who died in World War 1. He was killed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. A few years ago, we went to France to find his grave.