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Rev Samuel Evans of Taxal Church
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drstir » Tue Nov 12, 2019 3:30 pm
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I'm just wondering whether anyone may have information about the Rev Samuel Evans, Rector at Taxal Church.
I came across a small pamphlet in the...
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Sorry I don't know anything about George Lomas in that photo.
But if you walk up past the duckpond on your right you will come to a few steps on your...
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Tue Nov 19, 2019 11:24 am
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To discuss Chapel-en-le-Frith bits and bobs
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R. Stephenson-Smythe » Fri Nov 15, 2019 4:06 pm
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The Town Hall:
The Town Hall was erected in 1851 at the sole expense of Thomas Slack MD.
It was further enlarged in 1882 and in addition to being...
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All for discussion. Please reply.
More to follow of course.
R. S-S
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Fri Nov 15, 2019 4:14 pm
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Does anyone on here remember the DARKSIDE?
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R. Stephenson-Smythe » Sat Oct 05, 2019 1:01 pm
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Yesterday I was looking for some information and tried the old forum which now appears closed. It was ruined by a few disgraceful individuals and I...
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Dave, well don't know why - it was their idea anyway.
They said if you can do a better job then start your own forum, so as always I did what they...
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Fri Nov 08, 2019 9:30 am
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Bing, Bang, Bong
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parabuild » Sun Nov 03, 2019 6:02 pm
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Bings refers to a wood and a farm on the western hillside above Whaley Bridge.
Bangs Bridge carries a footpath over the canal in Furness Vale and...
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Bing is a Scottish word for a spoil heap. Living, as I do on Bings Road, I have always understood that the name derives from the pit heaps from the...
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Thu Nov 07, 2019 12:29 pm
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New find.
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R. Stephenson-Smythe » Thu Mar 28, 2019 10:27 am
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As members know I have a huge collection of old documents, photos and postcards.
The other day I was doing a bit of tidying up and spotted an old box...
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On the subject on scanning, as mentioned earlier. This is from a photo just 6 cm in total width. It is the same photo as an earlier post which was...
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Sat Nov 02, 2019 2:24 pm
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John Warren's Diary
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parabuild » Tue Sep 17, 2019 5:49 pm
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John Warren lived in Furness Vale and worked at the Printworks. Between 1843 and 1883 he kept a diary in which he recorded events in the village and...
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Sorry you weren't able to make it to Furness Club to pick up the books. Andy has them if you would still like copies or you can always collect them...
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Fri Nov 01, 2019 8:14 pm
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Whaley Bridge in Colour
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parabuild » Tue Sep 17, 2019 7:15 pm
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Bings Road Whaley Bridge c1910.jpg
Christ Church Whaley Bridge
This photograph shows Christ Church on Bings Road, Whaley Bridge in 1910. Study the...
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Thanks for all the photos.
I remember when the post office was in Market St, just next to the bridge, but I'm sure the doorway was on the right. Was...
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Last post by John A
Wed Sep 25, 2019 8:10 am
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Finding the lodge
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drstir » Tue Jun 06, 2017 11:45 am
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I just wondered whether anyone might be able to identify this building. Gerald Hancock allowed me to scan it from his collection some years back. I...
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I've just posted some info on what I think might be the 'Bottom Lodge' here: .
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Tue Aug 20, 2019 1:20 pm
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Shocked
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Digger » Thu Aug 01, 2019 6:01 pm
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Hi everyone, I was shocked to read that there is a possibility of the dam bursting and flooding Whaley Bridge.
I hope the water recedes and that the...
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Wave walls are designed for high winds, I suppose. The water certainly touched the wave wall last week!
Interestingly, an engineer in California...
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Mon Aug 05, 2019 4:33 pm
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Fernilee Hall
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cawright1 » Sun Jan 14, 2018 5:28 pm
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Hi all, great site and forum.
Finished reading a book I picked up from a charoty shop last night, all about the Gunpowder mills at Fernilee.Very...
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Hello Mrs Jones,
Just a few bits and bobs about Fernilee Hall:
In one of the gables there are the initials TW which relate to the former owner...
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Mon Jul 15, 2019 8:48 pm
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The Ancient History of the Distinguished Surname Jodrell
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Norm » Wed Oct 10, 2018 3:57 pm
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Hi
Robert lent me a scroll to scan and put on the forum. It was quite long and would not fit on my A4 scanner. I did consider cutting it up but...
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Peakmills downloaded the three parts of the scroll and using high quality glue sent me this :) ;)
Jodrell.jpg
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Tue Jun 25, 2019 1:42 pm
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Whaley toll house
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drstir » Fri May 10, 2019 8:46 am
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Just wondered whether anyone has any information - or photos - of the Whaley toll house mentioned in the William Wood saga.
I always assumed it must...
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Many thanks, R.S-S. And apologies for not responding sooner but I've only just found your kind reply.
I'll do some more digging, but at least I now...
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Tue Jun 04, 2019 3:02 pm
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Am I a Jodrell?
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Amiajodrell? » Sun Jun 02, 2019 2:30 pm
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:shock: Hi first thanks for the add.
I am researching my family ancestry and have struck upon Jodrell's.
I have followed them all the way back to...
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Hello Stacy,
I am not sure whether or not I have the information you need.
But my dear friend Peter Jodrell left me loads of documents, one being...
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Tue Jun 04, 2019 10:48 am
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Taxal Bridge
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drstir » Tue May 07, 2019 5:02 pm
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I've just found this photo - said to be taken in 1845 - that I think shows Taxal Packhorse Bridge. But I'm not sure. Just wondered if anyone can tell...
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I completely agree Norm. But it's amazing how many people hide them away under lock and key. I think you've done an amazing job with your Whaley...
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Last post by drstir
Sun May 12, 2019 5:16 pm
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Family history
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gritch » Mon May 06, 2019 12:49 pm
Hi All
Just to let anyone know who has the name Brocklehurst in their 'tree'
there is a postcard addressed to a Sallie of Market Street Whaley...
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Mon May 06, 2019 12:49 pm
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More about Errwood Hall and the Grimshaws
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R. Stephenson-Smythe » Sat Nov 08, 2014 11:22 pm
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Hello Norm,
As you know, well better than anyone, Errwood Hall, as a topic, was a major thread on the WB forum. I have quite a bit of unseen info...
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Thanks for posting these fascinating snippets, R. S-S.
I've just put one of them on my website here: .
I hope that's ok...
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Thu May 02, 2019 5:59 pm
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Thu May 02, 2019 12:20 pm
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The Murder Stone, William Wood, Joseph Dale
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Matter » Mon Jul 30, 2018 12:56 pm
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A few years ago, under a different guise, there was a discussion on this Forum about the origins of the Murder Stone on the Disley to Whaley Bridge...
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Thanks Gritch. That's much appreciated. I've just replied to your email. David
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Last post by drstir
Thu May 02, 2019 10:58 am
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Naylor's Cottages and other lost names
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chulme » Sun Apr 07, 2019 6:22 pm
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In 1903, a three-year-old boy, George Edward Drury, son of Francis Drury, fell into the canal at Whaley and drowned. His address is given as 'Naylors...
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Thanks for this.
We lived at No.11 Canal Street, and I knew something about the water supply in the cellar, although I never got to go down there -...
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Mon Apr 15, 2019 7:53 pm
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Taxal Church.
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R. Stephenson-Smythe » Mon Oct 16, 2017 4:52 pm
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I have in my possession a large metal box containing all the Parish magazines dating back to the 1800’s until about 2000.
They were all stored in a...
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Masters Farm was on the Cheshire side of Fernilee about opposite Shaw Stile only not as high up the valley side it was next to the road to erwood...
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Last post by Shallcross
Wed Apr 10, 2019 4:32 pm
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Photos that may not have been on here before.
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R. Stephenson-Smythe » Mon Feb 24, 2014 11:10 am
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I have started this thread for people to put photos on that have not appeared previously.
Obviously it is difficult to know if they have or have not...
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I see that it has gone the way of so many pubs and been converted into apartments. It's one that I never visited and didn't even know about. Too late...
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Sat Apr 06, 2019 8:00 pm
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Illusive Horwich End Fountain?
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Curious » Wed Mar 06, 2019 10:26 am
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I found this in a front garden in Southend last week, could it be our Horwich End Fountain?
Mrs C
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There are some houses opposite the Cock Hotel that overlook the Memorial Park. At one time one of these houses was occupied by a WB Councillor.
My...
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Last post by R. Stephenson-Smythe
Tue Mar 12, 2019 1:23 pm
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The New Inn, Old Road.
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Norm » Tue Jul 31, 2018 8:15 am
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Yesterday R. S-S put this comment on photo 171, New Inn Public House on Old Road, on the photo website.
Hi Norm,
On the opposite side of the Road,...
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Its been awhile since I posted I think I have forgotton how to add photos!
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Last post by Shallcross
Mon Feb 18, 2019 10:23 pm
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Family Tree
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chez46 » Thu Feb 07, 2019 11:41 am
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Hi Everyone
Thanks for adding me to the site.
This is a bit of a long shot, but I was recommended to try this forum, I am working on my family...
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Hi to you all,
Thank you all for your help, I have now got a starting point.
I am not sure why he was not talked about, but he certainly was...
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Mon Feb 11, 2019 9:12 am
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Just a coincidence?
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R. Stephenson-Smythe » Sun Dec 23, 2018 1:06 pm
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I am indebted to Gritch for the following information:
DAILY DISPATCH 24TH NOVEMBER 1937.
Jimmy Phillips, one of the Whaley Bridge men, who as one...
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Bill Gidley was my uncle. He served in The Royal Navy and later The Canadian Navy. He was a wonderful man.
His sister Norma Gidley was my mum.
R....
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Sat Feb 09, 2019 12:33 pm
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