This forum is for all posts that do not fit into any of the other sections. First port of call for a new subject.
-
-
Illusive Horwich End Fountain?
Replies: 4
by
Curious » Wed Mar 06, 2019 10:26 am
First post
I found this in a front garden in Southend last week, could it be our Horwich End Fountain?
Mrs C
Last post
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...
- 4 Replies
- 79 Views
-
Last post by R. Stephenson-Smythe
Tue Mar 12, 2019 1:23 pm
-
-
The New Inn, Old Road.
Replies: 6
by
Norm » Tue Jul 31, 2018 8:15 am
First post
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,...
Last post
IMG_0018.jpg
Its been awhile since I posted I think I have forgotton how to add photos!
- 6 Replies
- 396 Views
-
Last post by Shallcross
Mon Feb 18, 2019 10:23 pm
-
-
Family Tree
Replies: 9
by
chez46 » Thu Feb 07, 2019 11:41 am
First post
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...
Last post
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...
- 9 Replies
- 128 Views
-
Last post by chez46
Mon Feb 11, 2019 9:12 am
-
-
Just a coincidence?
Replies: 9
by
R. Stephenson-Smythe » Sun Dec 23, 2018 1:06 pm
First post
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...
Last post
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....
- 9 Replies
- 221 Views
-
Last post by R. Stephenson-Smythe
Sat Feb 09, 2019 12:33 pm
-
-
Princess Palace Cinema.
Replies: 4
by
Digger » Mon Jan 28, 2019 6:28 pm
First post
I came across this and wondered if it would be of any interest.
It is interesting to see that the population of Whaley Bridge drops from 8,500 in...
Last post
yes, I knew tommie marshall and bill boston very well.
- 4 Replies
- 89 Views
-
Last post by megaroc
Thu Jan 31, 2019 1:21 pm
-
-
The Diary of G P Bagshaw
Replies: 6
by
Norm » Fri Aug 24, 2018 4:54 pm
First post
Today I received the following email with the attached diary. I hope people find it interesting and wonder whether to put it on the History site as a...
Last post
If you go to the history page on this site and scroll down in the subjects column, right at the bottom are WW1 diaries. One is G P Bagshaw's and the...
- 6 Replies
- 250 Views
-
Last post by Digger
Sun Jan 27, 2019 11:27 am
-
-
Gow Hole or Jow Hole ?
by
parabuild » Fri Jan 25, 2019 2:16 pm
The derivation of the name Gow Hole is unknown. The earliest mention of this hamlet, so far traced, is Jawhill in 1587. In probate documents from...
- 0 Replies
- 64 Views
-
Last post by parabuild
Fri Jan 25, 2019 2:16 pm
-
-
Photos that may not have been on here before.
Replies: 342
by
R. Stephenson-Smythe » Mon Feb 24, 2014 11:10 am
First post
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...
Last post
Very lovely photos, David.
An absolute credit to you.
As regards to the George Hotel and George Mansions: The Mansions are an absolute dump, yes...
- 342 Replies
- 33543 Views
-
Last post by R. Stephenson-Smythe
Mon Jan 21, 2019 6:41 pm
-
-
A Whaley address
Replies: 14
by
Gnatalee » Tue Oct 30, 2018 5:14 pm
First post
Does anyone know if the address of:
Oak Bank, Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge
is still there and, if so, whereabouts is it?
Many thanks.
Gnats
Last post
Just looking again at what Megaroc has said, this could tie-in. My g.grandfather died in 1931 and I think his widow moved later on, in which case it...
- 14 Replies
- 399 Views
-
Last post by Gnatalee
Mon Nov 19, 2018 1:08 pm
-
-
The Murder Stone, William Wood, Joseph Dale
Replies: 13
by
Matter » Mon Jul 30, 2018 12:56 pm
First post
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...
Last post
Hello Matter,
I am sure we would all be interested in reading your further reports on this incident.
My Grandma took me for a walk up to the Murder...
- 13 Replies
- 438 Views
-
Last post by R. Stephenson-Smythe
Wed Oct 24, 2018 2:00 pm
-
-
The Ancient History of the Distinguished Surname Jodrell
Replies: 3
by
Norm » Wed Oct 10, 2018 3:57 pm
First post
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...
Last post
And don't forget the telescope at Jodrell Bank was named after the Jodrell family.
- 3 Replies
- 158 Views
-
Last post by R. Stephenson-Smythe
Wed Oct 17, 2018 11:19 am
-
-
Photo Website holding articles - photographs
Replies: 11
by
Norm » Tue Jul 31, 2018 12:48 pm
First post
Hi
Just a note to say I have created this thread so I can place articles/photographs or stories on before they get added to the photo website....
Last post
William Lomas
William Lomas.jpg
- 11 Replies
- 378 Views
-
Last post by Norm
Sat Aug 04, 2018 10:23 am
-
-
Thank you Digger
Replies: 1
by
R. Stephenson-Smythe » Tue Jul 31, 2018 3:24 pm
First post
Yesterday our leader, Norm, came to see me.
He phoned the day before to say he was bringing me a surprise. Hmm.
Fearing a disease or even worse an...
Last post
Hi R.S-S,
I'm glad you are pleased with the book. I hope you find it interesting?
Atb.
Digger
- 1 Replies
- 110 Views
-
Last post by Digger
Thu Aug 02, 2018 1:16 pm
-
-
Notable Houses in Whaley Bridge.
Replies: 45
by
R. Stephenson-Smythe » Sun Jun 23, 2013 1:07 pm
First post
We will start with a great house and a great loss when it went in the late 60’s.
There are tons of stories about Shallcross Manor and its residents...
Last post
Never heard of The Coach and Horses perhaps this was before Hadfield Fold Hotel? I’m sure that after it was a hotel it was sold as a private house.
- 45 Replies
- 5983 Views
-
Last post by PamG
Sat Jul 21, 2018 4:10 pm
-
-
A quick question !
Replies: 3
by
Gnatalee » Sat Jun 09, 2018 4:54 pm
First post
Hello everyone
I am just having a clear out of items that I have kept for far too long (bit of a hoarder :-() and have come across a silver coloured...
Last post
Quick question no. 2 !
On the 1851 census I have a relative living at Old Bridge, Whaley Bridge. Now, is Old Bridge the bridge by the White Hart? If...
- 3 Replies
- 222 Views
-
Last post by Gnatalee
Sun Jun 24, 2018 1:39 pm
-
-
Errwood hall auction 1930
Replies: 12
by
red_baron » Tue Apr 10, 2018 12:19 pm
First post
Firstly I would like to say thank you for allowing me to join!
Now that the formalities are out of the way, I am hoping that someone will be able...
Last post
Thank you R S S for the information. I suspect from what you say that I am right about where the household tip must have been. I will of course let...
- 12 Replies
- 700 Views
-
Last post by red_baron
Mon Apr 30, 2018 5:51 pm
-
-
A Visit From Honolulu
Replies: 15
by
Norm » Thu Jun 29, 2017 3:44 pm
First post
Hi
Would members care to look at the old Whaley History Forum. Martha Samson, from Hawaii, is planning a visit to Whaley and would like help if...
Last post
Thank you Norm.
- 15 Replies
- 781 Views
-
Last post by MSamson
Wed Apr 25, 2018 4:34 am
-
-
Taxal Church.
Replies: 12
by
R. Stephenson-Smythe » Mon Oct 16, 2017 4:52 pm
First post
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...
Last post
Good evening Gail,
A couple of days ago I was driving down the lane and saw Ralph Longden who used to live 3 doors away from me on Shallcross Road...
- 12 Replies
- 805 Views
-
Last post by R. Stephenson-Smythe
Thu Apr 05, 2018 7:36 pm
-
-
Praise in an email
Replies: 3
by
Norm » Thu Mar 15, 2018 8:14 am
First post
Hi
We received an email yesterday from a person who looks at the site and enjoys it. This is obviously pleasing since I know many drop in but keep...
Last post
Good evening Norm,
Today I picked up the Combs book as agreed and met two lovely people. They even had a penny farthing bicycle in their front room...
- 3 Replies
- 192 Views
-
Last post by R. Stephenson-Smythe
Tue Mar 20, 2018 7:58 pm
-
-
Whaley Bridge Football Club - what year & recognise anyone?
Replies: 5
by
pandjm » Thu Mar 01, 2018 2:03 pm
First post
I’ve recently been scanning some old family photographs and came across the attached. I’m pretty certain it’s Whaley Bridge Football Club (my late...
Last post
Can i just add that Paul suggested i could put the photo on the site. Over the years i have seen many from the whaleybridgefc site and never used...
- 5 Replies
- 353 Views
-
Last post by Norm
Mon Mar 12, 2018 10:48 am
-
-
Fernilee Hall
Replies: 3
by
cawright1 » Sun Jan 14, 2018 5:28 pm
First post
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...
Last post
I see there has been responses on the Growing up in Whaley Bridge Facebook site to your question. Here are three of the replies.
The Valentine was...
- 3 Replies
- 236 Views
-
Last post by Norm
Sun Jan 28, 2018 8:48 am
-
-
The Swan, Newtown
Replies: 4
by
Norm » Fri Dec 29, 2017 8:40 am
First post
Hi
Right I know this is not Whaley, but the Swan is very well known to certain members on the site so I am breaking the rules (anyway we don't have...
Last post
I heard last night that this is all rubbish. The pub isn't being done up and the Facebook story isn't true.
I will leave the thread on for a bit...
- 4 Replies
- 360 Views
-
Last post by Norm
Fri Jan 05, 2018 12:24 pm
-
-
Baptisms
Replies: 3
by
Gnatalee » Sun Dec 17, 2017 12:23 pm
First post
On 25 May 1901, baptised in the parish of Chapel-en-le-Frith were -
seven children of James and Sarah Jane Pearson (Dinah, Annie, Harry, Mary...
Last post
Just hijack this thread to say Merry Christmas to all. The sprouts are nearly ready, been on since the 27th November.
Let's hope 2018 is a good...
- 3 Replies
- 192 Views
-
Last post by Norm
Sun Dec 24, 2017 8:12 am
-
-
Eric Muller and Olga Dawson
Replies: 2
by
parabuild » Sun Dec 17, 2017 5:07 pm
First post
I have received the following request from Frnacois Boyissy in Francw.
Can anybody help?
Dear Ladies and Gents,
I'm trying to discover...
Last post
Thanks very much indeed Gail. I will forward your reply
- 2 Replies
- 179 Views
-
Last post by parabuild
Mon Dec 18, 2017 6:27 pm
-
-
The history of the Jodrell's?
Replies: 4
by
Digger » Thu Nov 16, 2017 9:07 pm
First post
I have just watched a video about archery and I was surprised that Whaley Bridge got a mention.
Apparently William Jodrell-the archer,1375, got...
Last post
Furness Vale History Society has published a booklet Miss Hobson's timeline based on her 1950s research and on a display posted at Furness School...
- 4 Replies
- 242 Views
-
Last post by parabuild
Sun Dec 17, 2017 5:18 pm
Forum permissions
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum
