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Subjects.... Locketts, Heaths, William Hulme, Molly Lee, should bottle ovens be preserved?,Staffordshire holders of the Victoria Cross, Joan de Baumville...
Latest essages appear at the topJames Ambrose Lockett
My friend is looking for relatives of James Ambrose Lockett.
James' and Grace's daughter, Julia Ann, married William Robinson in St. Louis, MO. USA. Do you think this could be your James Ambrose Lockett?
We have found records that the family came to USA, but we can not find a death for James Ambrose.
Judy and Shirley
Pekin, IL USA
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FARMHOUSE REST HOME
HI WONDERING IF ANYONE KNOWS ANY HISTORY REGARDING THE FAMHOUSE REST HOME IN RED STREET CHESTERTON?
I GATHER IT USE TO BE A FARM. ANYONE SHED ANY LIGHT OR KNOW THE NAME OF THE FARM IT USE TO BE?
KIRSTY
newcastle under lyme
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mow cop
On your website you ask is the Mow Cop "killer mile" truth or fiction? It is the truth. I ran it in the mid 1980’s. Although fit at the time, able to run a half marathon, the Mow Cop race was truly a killer. Most people ended up walking rather than running. Local support along the road side was the only thing that kept me going.
Seth Kay
Runcorn
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Doglands Farm
Circa 1838 to 1890s this farm and 150 acres was taken over by the Capewell family. From 1830 to 1838 it was farmed by William Bennett, the gt x 3 grandfather of Peter Bennett of Meir Heath
Peter D. Bennett
Meir Heath, Stoke on Trent.
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Massey Family
I have traced Massey's back to 1804 Cheadle Staffs involved in the Stone industry I believe. Any connection?
Jane Massey
Manchester
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Wellington China (J.H. Cope & Co.), Longton
I am looking for information about the Longton bone china manufacturer, J.H. Cope & Co., who traded as Wellington China until the factory closure in 1946.
I know that they were based in the Wellington Works, Stafford Street, next to John Tams, but the factory has since been demolished and I can't find any pictures of it.
Do you know of any photographs of the Wellington Works or do you know of anyone who worked there? Has anyone any of their catalogues, price lists, etc.
It almost seems that, when the company ceased trading, they disappeared off the face of the earth! I've seached through Steve Birks' excellent site (www.netcentral.co.uk/steveb/) and found a little information, but anything new would be greatly appreciated.
George Taylor
Grimsby
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heathcote china
can anybody tell me who he was and which factory he worked for AD 1858?
JOHN PULLEN
STROOD ROCHESTER KENT
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Family History
Could anyone tell me if Ukrainian refugees were also living in the Leek area. I do remember there was a refugee camp at Bradeley nr. Smallthorne when I was about 10-12yrs old. I think it housed either Polish or Ukraine people. The father of one of my best friends was Ukrainian, and I think he was living at one of these camps. I am trying to find out more about it for her, as she now lives down south. I would appreciate it if you could point me in the right direction so that I can pass the info on to her.
Maureen Stone
Stoke on Trent
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Family History
Can anybody supply any information on Woodhouse and Fenney Mineral Water Manufacturers Hanover Street Hanley I believe they were in business around 1896. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Lynn
Lynn Griffin
Stoke on Trent
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Pelsall Hall Colliery Disaster 1872
My wifes great-great grandfather Richard Hyde was also a victim and we would be pleased to receive any information from descendents of the other men.
Anthony Steven
Oldham
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Cliffe Park Hall
Hi Barbara, The old Youth hostel still stands although it is no longer a youth hostel, it stopped being that in the 50s.
It was built in 1811 by the Howarth family who were land owners around Rudyard Lake, and in 1908 it became the 19th hole for the North Staffordshire Golf club at the north end of Rudyard Lake.
The gold course closed in 1926 which is when the hall became a youth hostel. It is now a private dwelling consisting of 14 bedrooms. You can visit the halls grounds although you cannot go in to the hall itself.
You can get to the hall from Rudyard Lake by following the walk around Rudyard Lake, you will come to the hall. If you are not sure then just ask the Ranger at Rudyard Lake for directions.
Craig Houghton
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war heroes
can anyone tell me who andrew mulligan was as we believe he was a fighter pilot. also did he get awarded any medals?
claire hodson
stoke on trent
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Family History - William Lees & Sons
Hello. I am trying to chase details of a firm called William Lees & Sons, potters probably in Hanley area. I believe William may be my great great great grandfather. My great grandfather was Archibald Lees, born 8 April 1844 in Hanley and died in Fenton on 3 Feb 1914. His father also Archibald Lees was born about 1823 and died in Hanley on 1 Mar 1873. His father was William Lees which would put his birth probably about 1788 but he died in Hanley on 21 Dec 1844. I think it is this William Lees who is of the firm William Lees & Sons. All those mentoned were potters, china gilders etc. Can anyone in the Hanley and Stoke area give me any information. I would be most grateful. I do have some more information including some addresses which may help if you think you can help.Thank you - David Lee
David Lees
Cheltenham, Glos
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horace hoskins
horace was the son of Thomas Hoskins who married Catherine Lees, son of Ralph (potter) and Sarah. My gt. grandmother was Catherine`s sister Sarah. Jean,daugher of Horace was in the same class at the Orme Girls` School, Newcastle-under-Lyme. Horace had a brick-works at Mow Cop and built my parents house at Harriseahead
Mrs. Cynthia Sherratt
Stocksfield
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Johnson..from.Longton
I would be very interested in hearing more as My Family also lived at 15 spring Rd in the late 1800's and then moved to Furnace rd. Not sure what #.
kathy palmer
USA
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Tamworth
I visited Tamworth Castle to prepare for an Infant School project and was delighted to find that The Birmingham Pals Re-enactment Group were there on the same day. Everyone in the group put great effort into bringing history to life. All had stories to tell. Some stories were harrowing and some were amusing - all showed that the group have studied the period of World War 1 in detail. There are a few photos at: http://www.schools.walsallgfl.org.uk/castle/wwenactment.htm
Joy Owen
Walsall
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FARMHOUSE IN REDSTREET CHESTERTON
CAN YOU SOMEBODY TELL ME ABOUT ANY HISTORY OF FARMHOUSE REST HOME IN RED STREET CHESTERTON?
KIRSTY
stoke on trent
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Family History
Hi! I am having some trouble locating a information on a local legend. The info that I have shows Joan de Baumville, heiress of Whirril Forrest and Stourton marrying in secret Sir William de Stanley at a church in Astbury, Cheshire, England on Sept 27, 1282. The marriage was presided over by William's uncle, Bishop Sir John Stanley, who was rector of a church in Cartlidge. What I am trying to find is the name and location of the church where they married and any info possible on where they lived. Any additional info about their lives would also be appreciated. Thanks!
Kathryn Paez
Gilroy, California, USA
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to.... Lynn Griffin/Massey Family
To Lynn Griffin> Obviously I don't know whether it is the same Massey family but Enoch Massey married Anne Hughes. Edward Hughes was the father in law of Enoch and together they founded the E. Hughes & Co. pottery company (later Hughes (Fenton), Ltd.) Enoch and Anne had a son Eddy Massey who was still living ten years ago.
paul jones
Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada
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Bottle Ovens
I am French and I comfort you to preserve the ovens. On the continent in Europe it's stay only one of them at Sarreguemines ! All of them had been destroyed ! dont' make the same error and preseve your patrimony ! Regards Hervé
Hervé LEPORI
BERNIN FRANCE
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Bottle Ovens
We need to preserve our heritage. too many buildings etc are ruined for the sake of progress,
how do you explain to someone about a bottle oven from a photograph?
Brian Ball
Newcastle-u-Lyme
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Bottle Ovens (see story)
Yes, the bottle ovens should be preserved, but this must be in correct context.
Now that Stoke is no longer the centre of pottery manufacture and its revenues we can still lay claim to all the romance of pottery and its design, the canals and a landscape. This is a unique environment that Taiwan or Singapore cannot emulate.
If we had any sense we would create potter world, an attraction based on Burslem that would turn the old town into a real must for tourism. Move the bottle ovens there, open art pottery studios, give the town a period feel.
Considering the finesse of design and the artistic aspiration of pottery anyone lured to Stoke to sample the delights of the craftsman's art must be awfully disappointed in what they find.
We are so dismissive of our culture and not just a little defeatist. In the Potteries we have a valuable asset that could also be used to enhance our opinion of ourselves and raise the living conditions and opportunities within t! he city.
Mayor Wolfe says that Hanley is the priority but Burslem's redevelopment must be the next priority before the flavour, the last vestiges of a prosperous and emerging entrepreneurial society are expunged for ever by gaudy retail outlets, charity shops and short-sighted development
Malcolm Turner
Alsager
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Hughes Potteries
My great uncle was Frederick Stuart Hughes who died aged 72 on July 14 1941. He was the younger son of Mr. Edward Hughes who with Mr. Enoch Massey founded the busines 1882. He left two sons Edward Hughes and Kenneth Hughes, His eldest son Alan was killed in WW 1. He also left a daughter Mrs. Malcolmson. I have a 1941 copy of the Pottery Gazette and Glass trade Review reporting his death. I would be delighted to get in touch with my Hughes relatives. Are you one? sincerely Paul Jones
Paul Jones
Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada
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molly lee
does any one know any information/websites on molly lee's grave in a cemetry in burslem? i realy need some and cant find anything anywhere? anything would be a great help thanks.
clare
stoke-on-trent
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Woodhouse Fields Farm,Alton
Most of my paternal ancestors were from North Staffordshire.In the 1851 census,I have them at Woodhouse Fields farm,Alton, does this area/building still exist?
Tom Gaunt
Milton Keynes,Buckinghamshire
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HULME
Hi Linda, To have informations about William HULME you can contact Mr Peter BECKETT de Stoke on Trent the autor of the book "Thom. Foresters' The Forgotten Giant".
For his book he was in contact with Susan HULME, may be in relate whith William !
Herve LEPORI
BERNIN FRANCE
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Wm Hulme
Linda, I, also am looking for information on Wm. Hulme.
I have a set of china, of the pattern "Maine" which we are including in an historical display and wanted to provide further details.
I came accross this pattern listed at Replacements.com and will contact them to see if they have any further info.
Sheila Vella
Holland, NY
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The Cottages, off Clewlows Bank, near Bagnall
I am researching the history of my house, now called Blakewell Cottage. I believe it used to be three terraced cottages known as 'The Cottages'.
Any information or old photographs would be appreciated.
J Hollinshead
Stoke On Trent
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Hulme
Hi Linda, Another ref. by Peter in his book about Forester: The Imperial Works at Longton was taken over in 1827 by John Hulmes & Son who ran it until 1832. Regards Herve from France
Hervé LEPORI
BERNIN FRANCE
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Why is it called this?
I live on Ash Bank Road (A52) in Werrington. I would like to know why it is called this.
Daisy Long
Werrington
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street map?
G'day Folks, I'm hoping that you might be able to help me.
I'm looking for a map site of the above area that I can down load. I'm doing a short history of the area as my mother was born in Hanley in 1920, came out to NZ in 1926.
All her family lived in Hanley and Burslem. Mum died in January and I'm doing a web site of her life for the family. I have looked around and have had no luck, came across your site and hope you can point me in the right direction.
The family names from Hanley where Hoskins, Mayer, Cope, Rutter. My thanks for reading the above. Kind Regards
Owen Clough
Christchurch New Zealand
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a reply to ... blythfield (below)
I think you will find that Westport Lake (in Stoke on trent) contains mine shafts and not a lost village. It is not very deep and according to tradition can be walked across during drought periods. However this is not recommeded as you could disappear down old disused shafts!
Alma
Bignall End
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William Hulme
Can anyone give me any information about this potter who was located in North Rd, Burslem, producing porcelain from 1890 to the 1930's. I am interested in the man, his products and patterns and any other significant information. Thank you,
Linda.
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apedale water mill chesterton
can anyone give me any info on the water mill in chesterton, nr newcastle?. The chimney is still standing but there doesn't seem to be any info on it's history
kelly
newcaslte-u-lyme
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a reply to.... Heath Family Tree
Hi Chris, I was quite interested when I saw you were trying to locate some of the Heath's in the Stoke on Trent area.
My maiden name was Heath and I was born in a small village by the name of Alsagers Bank which is approx. 5 miles from Newcastle under Lyme.
My christian names are Sylvia Margaret, but I've always been called by my second name. I have a twin who's name is David Anthony Heath. My father was born on a farm at Horton near Leek and his name was Reginald Heath. My grandma's maiden name (on my father's side) was also Heath and my mother's maiden name was Laura Heath. She was born at Alsagers Bank.
As you will see, there are Heath's on both sides of my family. Last week I was having some work done on my house and was talking to the plumber who I had never met before. His wife's maiden name was also Heath.
It was really uncanny, especially when I found out that his wife was born just down the road on a farm near to the farm where my father was born in Horton. Well I hope I have given you a small contribution to the Heath's family tree. All the very best of luck with your research.
Sylvia Margaret Pearsall
Stoke on Trent
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James Ambrose Lockett
I am also researching the LOCKETT family but they seemed to move around a lot. Several generations of the LOCKETT's I am researching have Ambrose in them, as it's an unusual name I wondered if there was a connection, they moved between Staffordshire and Warwickshire and then the branch I am researching moved to Bristol via Cardiff. Many of them were in the Merchant Navy.
Liz
Penzance
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