tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60766479086567064372024-03-16T18:53:15.794+00:00FURNESS VALE HISTORY SOCIETYFurness Vale Local History Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06437560332965313517noreply@blogger.comBlogger342125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076647908656706437.post-56076588500568506192024-01-18T10:59:00.004+00:002024-01-18T12:04:21.547+00:00The Fascinating Webb Family Story<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1GWNX-jE_fX4QSEaEQ7pUegZzUGr_TfCbwont6mYY-1fRZ3HQXtO7Qy7jsZeRiB96dQvw0vHe7t6oa7YaSA4SbSrvvbxYu1-5oi-LOvxjztCPtmWufmIu19MfFQnPKpuPhzE2VVbbtgR-6axinFWdyjsu8-Ia0j7W0wHHM70iNpSsyGwBpkEM_VRFtixY/s495/Screenshot%202024-01-17%20070351.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="479" data-original-width="495" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1GWNX-jE_fX4QSEaEQ7pUegZzUGr_TfCbwont6mYY-1fRZ3HQXtO7Qy7jsZeRiB96dQvw0vHe7t6oa7YaSA4SbSrvvbxYu1-5oi-LOvxjztCPtmWufmIu19MfFQnPKpuPhzE2VVbbtgR-6axinFWdyjsu8-Ia0j7W0wHHM70iNpSsyGwBpkEM_VRFtixY/s320/Screenshot%202024-01-17%20070351.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p align="center" class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en"><b>THE
FASCINATING WEBB FAMILY STORY</b></span></span></span></p>
<p align="center" class="western" lang="en" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span face="Arial, sans-serif">Gill Baxter</span></p><p align="center" class="western" lang="en" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">In
March this year I received an email from Joseph Rosolino in New York.
He and his partner Gina had visited Lumber and Salt, an </span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">antique
salvage shop on the North Fork of Long Island and bought a
mathematics exercise book </span></span></span></span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en">titled</span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">
Mr Church’s Academy Crosbie House </span></span></span></span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en">(Frodsham)</span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">,
dated 1852, belonging to Philip Webb. Joseph contacted our Archive
email address to find out more about Philip and his family.</span></span></span></span><br />
</p>
<p class="western" lang="en" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;">This
is what I discovered…</span></span><br />
</p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">Philip
Webb senior, a widower, married Martha Prout on 8</span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><sup><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">th</span></span></span></sup></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">
February 1810 </span></span></span></span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">in
Marloes, Chepstow, Monmouth,</span></span></span><span style="color: red;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">
</span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">and
their son Henry Philip Webb was born 29</span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><sup><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">th</span></span></span></sup></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">
September 1811. Philip Webb senior must have died, as on 21st April
1827, at St Laurence Church, his widow Martha Webb married John
Williams, an </span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">Exciseman
</span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">based
at The King’s Head (now the Queen’s Head). This brought the Webb
family to Frodsham. See the Webb family tree at the end of this
article.</span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">Their
son, Henry Philip Webb, a mariner, married Eliza Grice, daughter of
William Grice, a corn dealer and tanner of Frodsham, on 5th April
1836, at St Laurence Church. Philip Henry Webb, the owner of the
exercise book, was born 15</span></span></span><sup><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">th</span></span></span></sup><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en">
February 1839.</span></span></span></p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">In
1841 the Census was taken on the night of 6</span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><sup><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">th</span></span></span></sup></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium;"><span lang="en">
June. Henry and Eliza were said to be living with her widowed mother,
Mary Grice, next to the tannery at Brook House in Main Street. Mary
was the owner of the Tannery which was run by her son John. Philip is
not on this Census entry but unusually there is a second, duplicate
entry for them on the 1841 Census, at a lodging house and shop in
Dalrymple Street, Liverpool, near to the docks, where Eliza’s
sister, Betty and her husband John Thompson lived. The Webb family,
including Philip Henry, is recorded there.</span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">Henry
Philip Webb had previously been the captain of The Mary Ridgway and
on 6</span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><sup><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium;"><span lang="en">th</span></span></span></sup></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">
November 1841 he set out as captain of her sister ship, The Martha
Ridgway, on a 5-month journey to New Zealand. </span></span></span></span>
</p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">The
Martha Ridgway, owned by John Ridgway, was constructed expressly for
the passenger trade. It was launched in Liverpool in 1840.</span></span></span></span></p><p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;"><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en"></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1X7zC0-ci7wX11geQitTkh2xaP3k2Sx8SS-q-5pdiqi8TaJ9jL076YvUQu6snmprjLk6D7VrCA8NErVi8BFf0xwyZrzqhbclE7OoZs-_MC9NJZzg32UZJ5tb-6ulpvcosmj5Sg9JomDFeZlvYhQSXXHdehWJN456cBou9nqBkVFYk4pV2xL1sUbIGKCME/s539/Screenshot%202024-01-17%20070739.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="423" data-original-width="539" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1X7zC0-ci7wX11geQitTkh2xaP3k2Sx8SS-q-5pdiqi8TaJ9jL076YvUQu6snmprjLk6D7VrCA8NErVi8BFf0xwyZrzqhbclE7OoZs-_MC9NJZzg32UZJ5tb-6ulpvcosmj5Sg9JomDFeZlvYhQSXXHdehWJN456cBou9nqBkVFYk4pV2xL1sUbIGKCME/s320/Screenshot%202024-01-17%20070739.png" width="320" /></a></span></span></span></div><br /><p></p><p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">The
Martha Ridgway, a 3-masted schooner, just left of the flagpole in
Wellington, New Zealand</span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">©
National Library of New Zealand</span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">The
Martha Ridgeway had had a checkered career. In 1840, under Captain
Forbes, there was an outbreak of smallpox and it was the Martha
Ridgway that brought the news that the settlement of Britannia, was
to change its name to Wellington, after the Duke of Wellington</span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;"><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en"> </span></span></span></span></p><p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">While
Henry was away </span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">Eliza
had another son, John William Webb, baptised 27</span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><sup><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">th</span></span></span></sup></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">
February 1842.</span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">On
the return voyage, the Martha Ridgway was wrecked on 27</span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><sup><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">th</span></span></span></sup></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">
August 1842 at Sir Charles Hardy Island, Torres Straits between</span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">
Australia's Cape York Peninsula and the island of New Guinea. Captain
Henry and six men were reported lost.</span></span></span></span></p><p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;"><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en"></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-vA8TEuw9IkbstxrlWEq2mRX_YET2oOU2ucrlkNePE4UJWUl-XhmHv_8yJWYTqiuNttJ9V5D3_ZWY6zGbGokprxRqz7uHH7ncFwcilC9LI44VwZFUnW1BpXHA7DyqD4qVpD46XPgpZZ3gHW43M_kYyNtxcROho5GbgTHfPiFltEhI2Eode71G205vD2H-/s400/Screenshot%202024-01-17%20071048.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="323" data-original-width="400" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-vA8TEuw9IkbstxrlWEq2mRX_YET2oOU2ucrlkNePE4UJWUl-XhmHv_8yJWYTqiuNttJ9V5D3_ZWY6zGbGokprxRqz7uHH7ncFwcilC9LI44VwZFUnW1BpXHA7DyqD4qVpD46XPgpZZ3gHW43M_kYyNtxcROho5GbgTHfPiFltEhI2Eode71G205vD2H-/s320/Screenshot%202024-01-17%20071048.png" width="320" /></a></span></span></span></div><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en"> </span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en"><br /></span></span></span></span><p></p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;"><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en"> </span></span></span></span></p><p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">In
1844, some of the ship’s wreckage was used by convicts to build the
Raines Islet Beacon, to the east of the Cape York Peninsula,
Queensland, Australia. The historic Beacon was added to the
Queensland Heritage Register in 1992.</span></span></span></span></p><p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;"><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en"> </span></span></span></span></p><p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;"><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en"> </span></span></span></span></p><p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;"><span style="color: #4d5156;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en"> </span></span></span></span></p><p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;"><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en"></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4d5156;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxfpnYaIPHl_vobBkplgT26tvv2n1sgKAFEaj7rXC7nl-7ZG21yaymCobsoJkPv2pK_MW7Teez76jEboMcGRcgQrCcwUbRm68Q0Nsa7xkmNePPlTepUKokDo6QP63NjIxIRZHNixX93gyXLn6a-VzkAy9A_u1tcWh1W9um8CQGJde03D8F65rEupsCs2G4/s512/Screenshot%202024-01-17%20071328.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="396" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxfpnYaIPHl_vobBkplgT26tvv2n1sgKAFEaj7rXC7nl-7ZG21yaymCobsoJkPv2pK_MW7Teez76jEboMcGRcgQrCcwUbRm68Q0Nsa7xkmNePPlTepUKokDo6QP63NjIxIRZHNixX93gyXLn6a-VzkAy9A_u1tcWh1W9um8CQGJde03D8F65rEupsCs2G4/s320/Screenshot%202024-01-17%20071328.png" width="248" /></a></span></span></span></div><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /> </span></span></span><p></p><p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">Captain
Webb is remembered on gravestone OGB/01/11 at St Laurence Church and
there is a further memorial in Chapel en le Frith.</span></span></span></p><p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en"> </span></span></span></p><p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en"> </span></span></span></p><p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en"> </span></span></span></p><p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en"> </span></span></span></p><p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en"> </span></span></span></p><p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en"> </span></span></span></p><p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en"></span></span></span></p><p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">On
31</span></span></span><sup><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">st</span></span></span></sup><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">
January 1850</span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">
Eliza Webb married James Shirt at St Laurence Church, Frodsham. James
was a </span></span></span></span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">journeyman</span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">
stonemason from Chapel-en-le-Frith. This was a second marriage for
both of them and they were living in Church Street Frodsham in 1851.
I was curious as to why James Shirt was in Frodsham. A newspaper
cutting from the Derbyshire Courier dated 3</span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><sup><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">rd</span></span></span></sup></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">
January </span></span></span></span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">1846
mentions</span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">
</span></span></span></span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">the
death of James Shirt’s first wife, when she was visiting him whilst
he was working as a Tunnel Inspector at Woodhead on the Sheffield and
Manchester Railway. So, perhaps James had moved to Frodsham when the
railway was under construction in 1849-50.</span></span></span><br />
<br />
</p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">Philip
Henry Webb stayed in Frodsham with his grandmother, Martha Williams,
in High Street near Chapel Lane (Fluin Lane) whilst he was attending
Mr. Church’s Academy. Sometime between 1851 and 1857 the Shirt
family moved to Chapel-en-le-Frith with Philip, and William Grice,
Eliza’s nephew, who was an apprentice stonemason. Philip is
described as a warehouseman. Sadly, his brother, John William Webb,
died in June 1857 aged 15.</span></span></span></span></p><p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;"><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en"></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9HlQkjj0DcnqoqC6xfn023uRW3Stk4Ou-ffkx_58nNqGSy1awBsx8ZZtnRgxMkmPBCmH2ZC3RYPVAYOypI5APl7ouDiafWhBa-ZNj3htTBBmsK1thNVaYF13nxQ5Q3uEOqfC5sA2QJv9IlORNjmvC7X6XcYukoRbHEAnZh0KVCVm6_uKz5r_v-txTlMiD/s343/Screenshot%202024-01-17%20092608.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="343" data-original-width="259" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9HlQkjj0DcnqoqC6xfn023uRW3Stk4Ou-ffkx_58nNqGSy1awBsx8ZZtnRgxMkmPBCmH2ZC3RYPVAYOypI5APl7ouDiafWhBa-ZNj3htTBBmsK1thNVaYF13nxQ5Q3uEOqfC5sA2QJv9IlORNjmvC7X6XcYukoRbHEAnZh0KVCVm6_uKz5r_v-txTlMiD/s320/Screenshot%202024-01-17%20092608.png" width="242" /></a></span></span></span></div><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /> </span></span></span><p></p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en"> </span></span></span></p><p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">Portrait
of Frances Webb (nee Richards)</span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="western" lang="en" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<br />
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</p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">In
1851, Frances Richards was working for John Guest Williams of Main
Street Frodsham as a Draper’s Assistant. Perhaps this was where
Frances and Philip Henry met. On 10</span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><sup><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">th</span></span></span></sup></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">
January 1863 they were married in </span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">Nannerch,
Flintshire, Wales</span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">.
Interestingly her father Watkin Richards was </span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">a
Revenue Officer.</span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">Frances
and Philip had two children, Martha Beatrice, and James Henry Philip.</span></span></span></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQkt0s__jVj_N6A1G486c4JsqmUtrF3yZblaLo9iIYP7w3oIY9x8FmQah6TF_UfMFJq2YFSQ8UFdjipckJsRl73V9zf5syqZ9WJibr8t42jIpsepTHxwzO4DPrz3zYHjtbp9SDXJdbXrHgnPg1Ggt7vmKMI1-GeiOUg6MwebUy94BBP2LectSGLoJCk6Gh/s417/Screenshot%202024-01-17%20100140.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="417" data-original-width="262" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQkt0s__jVj_N6A1G486c4JsqmUtrF3yZblaLo9iIYP7w3oIY9x8FmQah6TF_UfMFJq2YFSQ8UFdjipckJsRl73V9zf5syqZ9WJibr8t42jIpsepTHxwzO4DPrz3zYHjtbp9SDXJdbXrHgnPg1Ggt7vmKMI1-GeiOUg6MwebUy94BBP2LectSGLoJCk6Gh/s320/Screenshot%202024-01-17%20100140.png" width="201" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="en"> </span></span></span></p><p align="center" class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">Left:
Martha Beatrice Webb born 1863</span></span></span></span></p>
<p align="right" class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">Below:
James Henry Philip Webb born 1865</span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en"> </span></span></span></p><p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en"> </span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVWvtjlsdajLm2_9NK_QHqWKU1waP272KzvDgO2OA1rIjApTJPgHJowwGM0vtpJAmQfik5dE5GGu-pYxemNH_daJKeEWqpLUi7b_pBFLPhX_udIduGJbeq5n7z5SUxTLnGPsEE-8wUeS8H-19AnYQ_bsfuNQMFYEYRQ3g5zy6jnCvk1D1wRI4pF3YHtILf/s316/Screenshot%202024-01-17%20100155.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="316" data-original-width="238" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVWvtjlsdajLm2_9NK_QHqWKU1waP272KzvDgO2OA1rIjApTJPgHJowwGM0vtpJAmQfik5dE5GGu-pYxemNH_daJKeEWqpLUi7b_pBFLPhX_udIduGJbeq5n7z5SUxTLnGPsEE-8wUeS8H-19AnYQ_bsfuNQMFYEYRQ3g5zy6jnCvk1D1wRI4pF3YHtILf/s1600/Screenshot%202024-01-17%20100155.png" width="238" /></a></span></span></div><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9uhIxFGkaEPzDaZgDcytp_TxSIloB66w7zrtv0B7BpKVsOPLE44fKetG7Uwfa4-DiNvAdwcPq12wWhfBDkyT__Jrtqq8hBaShtLWh0m361OJ0nGqXDPh7vnfTCF0KgQlXCa88Sd5u_YNf8I0Vo6sQBXgogo0_RlXqIzgXR6wstPM0cy-LFCIoXWG1C6cP/s511/Screenshot%202024-01-17%20100644.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="346" data-original-width="511" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9uhIxFGkaEPzDaZgDcytp_TxSIloB66w7zrtv0B7BpKVsOPLE44fKetG7Uwfa4-DiNvAdwcPq12wWhfBDkyT__Jrtqq8hBaShtLWh0m361OJ0nGqXDPh7vnfTCF0KgQlXCa88Sd5u_YNf8I0Vo6sQBXgogo0_RlXqIzgXR6wstPM0cy-LFCIoXWG1C6cP/w414-h281/Screenshot%202024-01-17%20100644.png" width="414" /></a></div></span></span><br /><p></p><p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">In
1871, the Shirt and Webb families lived in Furness Vale, in the
Parish of Disley. Their home was an end-of-terrace house in Bank End
known as Shirt’s Row. Nearby was Bank End Quarry where James Shirt
worked as a Master Mason employing 25 hands. In 1871, Philip Henry
Webb is a Manufacturer of Cotton Yarns.</span></span></span></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">The
1881 census shows Philip Henry as Proprietor of a Stone Quarry
employing 16 men and 2 boys, and in 1891 he is described as a Stone
Merchant living in Bank End. </span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">Kelly's
Directories of 1892 and 1896 list Philip Henry Webb as stone quarry
proprietor. The directories of 1901 and 1906 list his son, James
Henry Philip Webb as proprietor. </span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">Philip
Henry died on 17</span></span></span></span><span style="color: #4d5156;"><sup><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">th</span></span></span></sup></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">
April 1899 at his home at 38 Duchess Road Edgbaston and was buried on
19</span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><sup><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">th</span></span></span></sup></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">
April at St Laurence Church, Frodsham. Probate was granted on 5</span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><sup><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">th</span></span></span></sup></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">
June to Frances Webb widow, Martha Beatrice Webb spinster, James
Henry Philip Webb stone-merchant and the Reverend Frederick Haines,
Wesleyan minister. Effects: £14,033 (</span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">£2,223,712
today*)</span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">By
1901 Frances Webb is still living at the same address in Edgbaston
and Martha is working as a Natural Science Mistress at Edgbaston </span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;">High
School for Girls, having studied natural sciences at Newnham College,
Cambridge. </span></span></span>
</p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">Martha
Beatrice Webb is</span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en"><b>
</b></span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">mentioned
in the Edinburgh Post in 1908, as having qualified as the only female
Doctor of Medicine from Edinburgh University. Martha </span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;">spent
her career as a G P in Edgbaston, researching into matters of women's
health.</span></span></span></p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">Martha’s
mother, Frances Webb of Islington Row, Edgbaston, widow of Philip
Henry, died 23 February 1917 and is buried in the family plot at St
Laurence graveyard. Probate was granted on 3</span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><sup><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">rd</span></span></span></sup></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">
April to Martha Beatrice Webb. Effects: </span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">£250
(£</span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">37,893</span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">
today*).</span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">In
1921 Martha is living at 6 Islington Row, Edgbaston with her two
adopted nieces, Dorothy Morris Japp, a Medical Student at Birmingham
University and Loën Isabel Mary Aldous, a Student at King Edward’s
School Birmingham.</span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">On
the 1939 Register, Martha Beatrice Webb is retired and living at 36
High Brow, Birmingham. She died there on 14</span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><sup><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">th</span></span></span></sup></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">
February 1951. Probate was granted on 18</span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><sup><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">th</span></span></span></sup></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">
May to Mabel France and Eleanor Gladys Wright. Effects: £3,711
(about £</span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">143,747
today*)</span></span></span></span></p><p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;"><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en"> </span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX3D5H2IFBvepYDmQmSSHl298PYPS5ko69F6knT7sjlEGd2fdnATt6Chmzu89R3KPN1tOsC0zVt9Vfdyz2C3OQaE1GqWXG6H1EnstsR9NWU67iZuaKko5nmh9X6BZqsI_6-KRzYNDBPn9bERKyV9Bws6NE4cR4dHpt2FSFmJDgiBDWYc-haqTTR7UBHKDX/s269/Screenshot%202024-01-17%20100851.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="202" data-original-width="269" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX3D5H2IFBvepYDmQmSSHl298PYPS5ko69F6knT7sjlEGd2fdnATt6Chmzu89R3KPN1tOsC0zVt9Vfdyz2C3OQaE1GqWXG6H1EnstsR9NWU67iZuaKko5nmh9X6BZqsI_6-KRzYNDBPn9bERKyV9Bws6NE4cR4dHpt2FSFmJDgiBDWYc-haqTTR7UBHKDX/s1600/Screenshot%202024-01-17%20100851.png" width="269" /></a></span></span></span></div><br /><p></p><p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">L
och
Long, built 1876 by </span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;">James
& George Thomson </span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">
Scottish Built Ships, Wikipedia</span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">James
Henry Philip Webb followed in his grandfather’s footsteps, sailing
on the Orient Liner R.M.S. Austral from Tilbury to Sydney via
Gibraltar at the end of August 1888, and to Australia again in
January 1890 on the ship Loch Long as a </span></span></span></span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">Captain
Rear Admiral.</span></span></span></p><p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en"> </span></span></span></p><p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en"> </span></span></span></p><p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">James
HP Webb married Ellen Pickford in January 1899 and in 1901 the
family, now with six month old Philip Henry, is living at Buxton
Road, New Mills. James HP is a Stone Merchant. A second child, Sidney
Watkin Webb was born in 1908. In 1911 James HP and his family are
living at Hockerley Lane, </span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">Whaley
Bridge</span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">.
They are still at Briar Cottage, Hockerley Lane, in 1921. Philip
Henry junior joined the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve in 1918 and was
sent to Bristol.</span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">The
1939 Register has James HP Webb and his family still living in Briar
Cottage, Whaley Bridge. He had retired as a Stone Merchant due to ill
health. Ellen, his wife, is a housewife; Sydney is a Rubber Research
Chemist; Philip Henry junior is living in Manchester as a Textile
Research Chemist and is single. </span></span></span></span>
</p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">James
HP Webb of Briar Cottage, Hockerley Lane, Derbyshire died on the 24</span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><sup><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">th</span></span></span></sup></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">
December 1952. He was buried at Fernilee Cemetery, High Peak.
Derbyshire. Probate was granted on 12th February to his widow, Ellen
Webb, and Philip Henry Webb textile chemist. Effects: £8,938. (about
</span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">£317,145</span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">
today*).</span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">Ellen
Webb died on 9</span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><sup><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">th</span></span></span></sup></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">
July 1960, aged 85, and was buried with James at Fernilee Cemetery,
High Peak, Derbyshire. Probate was granted on 4</span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><sup><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">th</span></span></span></sup></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">
October 1960 to Philip Henry Webb, Works Chemist, and Sidney Watkin
Webb, also a Works Chemist. Effects: £6,529 (about £185,428
today*).</span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">Philip
Henry Webb, 42 Bradford Street, Bolton, died 19</span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><sup><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">th</span></span></span></sup></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium;"><span lang="en">
December 1969. Probate was granted on 11</span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><sup><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">th</span></span></span></sup></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">
March 1970. Effects: £18,570 (about £376,934 today*).</span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">Sidney
Watkin Webb of Briar Cottage, 36 Hockerley Lane, Whaley Bridge,
Stockport, Cheshire died 24</span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><sup><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">th</span></span></span></sup></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">
March 1989. Administration Manchester 20</span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><sup><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">th</span></span></span></sup></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: meduim;"><span lang="en">
December 1989. Effects: £138,823 (£425,930 today*).</span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">Both
Philip Henry and Sidney were buried in the family grave at Fernilee
Cemetery</span></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">.</span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="western" lang="en" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;">And
finally…</span></span></p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">I
forwarded my research to Joseph and Gina, who were delighted with the
story that had enfolded. They generously donated several documents to
F&DHS Archives including a handwritten copy of Philip Henry’s
will, family photographs and original marriage certificates for James
& Ellen Webb. The will showed that Philip Henry had invested in
railways including The Great Central Railway, and the Manchester Ship
Canal Company. Joseph and Gina also gave the Society the mathematical
exercise book that had sparked the original enquiry. Philip Henry
Webb obviously became an astute businessman, perhaps due to the
tuition at Mr Church’s Academy, Crosbie House, Frodsham. </span></span></span></p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 0.46cm; margin-bottom: 0.28cm;">
<span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span lang="en">*
</span></span></span><span style="color: blue;"><u><a href="http://www.officialdata.org/uk/inflation"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">www.officialdata.org/uk/inflation</span></span></span></a></u></span></p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 2.54cm; text-indent: 1.27cm;">
<span face="Arial, sans-serif"><b>The family of Philip Henry Webb</b></span></p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br />
</p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;">Martha
Webb married John Williams in 1827</span></span></p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;">First
wife of Philip </span></span></p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"> Ι</span></span></p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;">Henry
Philip Webb married Eliza Grice in 1836 Eliza married James Shirt in
1850</span></span></p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;">1811-1842</span></span></p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;">
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</p>
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<span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;">Philip
Henry Webb</span></span></span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"> married
Frances Richards John William Webb</span></span></p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;">1839-1899</span></span></span><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"> Died
1917 1842-1857</span></span></p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br />
</p>
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<span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;">Martha
Beatrice James Henry Philip married Ellen Pickford</span></span></p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;">1863-1951 1865-1952</span></span></p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;">
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<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;">
Philip Henry Sydney Watkin</span></span></p>
<p class="western" lang="en-US" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;">
1901-1969 1908-1989</span></span></p>
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<span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en"><b>Acknowledgements
</b></span></span></span><span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en">Thanks
to Gina Vigliarolo and Joseph Rosolino for their thoughtful and
generous donation. Thanks to Fiona Barry, Kath Gee and Sue Lorimer
for assistance with this article. David Easton,
Secretary and Archivist, Furness Vale History Society. Sue McGuire.
Membership Secretary, Liverpool History Society.
Lyn Helps,
Chapel en le Frith History Society.</span></span></span></span></p>
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<span style="color: white;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en"><b>Further
reading on Martha Beatrice Webb:
</b></span></span></span></span><span style="color: blue;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="en"><a href="https://furnesshistory.blogspot.com/2010/11/martha-beatrice-webb.html">https://furnesshistory.blogspot.com/2010/11/martha-beatrice-webb.html</a>
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Furness Vale Local History Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06437560332965313517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076647908656706437.post-73671876835891510912024-01-16T01:00:00.000+00:002024-01-17T10:37:16.344+00:00Bank End and Shirt's Row<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MlPvlpWhsCs/YQ5YMM6HwOI/AAAAAAAAF-s/E8uuE23Ap5o5sTFXZCM6Ft42dJ4X_GObQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1739/Bank%2BEnd%2BCottages.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1281" data-original-width="1739" height="353" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MlPvlpWhsCs/YQ5YMM6HwOI/AAAAAAAAF-s/E8uuE23Ap5o5sTFXZCM6Ft42dJ4X_GObQCLcBGAsYHQ/w479-h353/Bank%2BEnd%2BCottages.jpg" width="479" /></a></div><p></p><p>The 1871 census lists Bank End Cottages as "Shirt's Row". This appears to be named after James Shirt one of the residents who is listed as "Stone Dealer and Master Mason employing 25 hands" . He was the owner of Bank End Quarry and his was perhaps the largest house at the far end of the row..<br />Also living at Shirts Row were 4 labourers at the stone quarry and also Alfred Taylor, a Master Wheelwright employing 2 men. Alfred Bennett was an apprentice Joiner and Wheelwright at the same address.<br />Philip Henry Webb was a Manufacturer of Cotton Yarns.</p><p>On 21st January 1871, the Glossopdale Chronicle told how James Shirt had entertained his employees at theri annual dinner.<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4DZiksUUWHk/YQ5YiAWna-I/AAAAAAAAF-0/JZid2ETJv3gqJrn7poS32dgehSfGIHIDACLcBGAsYHQ/s343/Glossopdale%2BChronicle.%2B21.1.1871...jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="319" data-original-width="343" height="298" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4DZiksUUWHk/YQ5YiAWna-I/AAAAAAAAF-0/JZid2ETJv3gqJrn7poS32dgehSfGIHIDACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Glossopdale%2BChronicle.%2B21.1.1871...jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B1XnmCAOaVU/YQ5aHg9XtwI/AAAAAAAAF-8/D-neuiNRmA4-5aLU-x99msHjN8VmevVYACLcBGAsYHQ/s1809/23%2BBank%2BEnd%2BFarm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1277" data-original-width="1809" height="226" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B1XnmCAOaVU/YQ5aHg9XtwI/AAAAAAAAF-8/D-neuiNRmA4-5aLU-x99msHjN8VmevVYACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/23%2BBank%2BEnd%2BFarm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Bank End Farm is first recorded in 1611. </p><p>In the 1871 Census it was occupied by Thomas Ollerenshaw aged 32, and his family, and by Edward Ollerenshaw, aged 29, and his family. They were perhaps brothers or cousins. Morris's Trade Directory of 1874 lists them as also being grocers and provision dealers.<br />William Ollerenshaw, was also living at Bank End Farm,he was retired, aged 58.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RAIqDTlEY1Q/YQ5bcEIf6ZI/AAAAAAAAF_E/mb19Ql15NzAOgLNEgmF196gI8oJZES0_wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1809/24%2BBank%2BEnd.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1277" data-original-width="1809" height="226" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RAIqDTlEY1Q/YQ5bcEIf6ZI/AAAAAAAAF_E/mb19Ql15NzAOgLNEgmF196gI8oJZES0_wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/24%2BBank%2BEnd.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Also giving their address as Bank End was Edward Ollerenshaw a retired farmer aged 74, his wife, and son, aged 46<br />Joseph Longden whose grocery business was at 55 Buxton Road lived at Bank End with his wife as did Samuel Cooper, a Bricklayer<p></p><p> From the 1871 Census </p><p>
</p><table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="2"><tbody><tr><td valign="CENTER"><p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">59</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">8<a name="p8"></a></span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">33</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bank End</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">LONGDEN</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Joseph</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Head</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Mar</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">55</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Grocer</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">DBY</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Peak Forest</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">59</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">8</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">33</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">LONGDEN</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Sarah Ann</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Wife</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Mar</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">37</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">DBY</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">New Mills</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">59</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">8</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">33</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">PIMLETT</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Elizabeth</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Unm</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">30</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">School Teacher</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">LAN</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Manchester</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">59</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">8</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">34</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bank End</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">COOPER</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Samuel</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Head</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Mar</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">48</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Lab. Bricklayer</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">LAN</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Manchester</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">59</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">8</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">34</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">COOPER</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Mary</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Wife</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Mar</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">46</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">CHS</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Stockport</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">59</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">8</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">34</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">COOPER</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Jane</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Dau</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Unm</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">18</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Cotton Weaver</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">CHS</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Duckenfield</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>
</p><table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="2"><tbody><tr><td valign="CENTER"><p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">59</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">8</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">34</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">COOPER</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Mary Ellen</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Dau</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">14</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Cotton Weaver</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">CHS</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Duckenfield</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">59</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">8</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">35</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bank End</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">OLLERENSHAW</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Edward</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Head</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Mar</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">74</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Retired Farmer</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">DBY</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Whaley Bridge</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">59</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">8</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">35</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">OLLERENSHAW</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Elizabeth</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Wife</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Mar</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">75</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">DBY</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Hayfield</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">59</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">8</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">35</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
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<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">OLLERENSHAW</span></p></td>
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<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Edward</span></p></td>
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<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Son</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">46</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
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<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Farm lab.</span></p></td>
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<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">CHS</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Disley</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>
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<td valign="CENTER"><br /></td><td valign="CENTER"><br /></td><td valign="CENTER"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="2"><tbody><tr><td valign="CENTER"><p align="LEFT">
<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Folio</span></b></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Page</span></b></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Schedule</span></b></p></td>
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<p align="LEFT">
<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Address</span></b></p></td>
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<p align="LEFT">
<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Surname</span></b></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Forenames</span></b></p></td>
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<p align="LEFT">
<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Rel to Head</span></b></p></td>
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<p align="LEFT">
<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Mar Cond</span></b></p></td>
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<p align="LEFT">
<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Age Male</span></b></p></td>
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<p align="LEFT">
<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Age Female</span></b></p></td>
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<p align="LEFT">
<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Occupation</span></b></p></td>
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<p align="LEFT">
<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Born County</span></b></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Place</span></b></p></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="2"><tbody><tr><td valign="CENTER"><p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">64</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">17</span></p></td>
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<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">70</span></p></td>
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<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bank End Farm</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">OLLERENSHAW</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Thomas <br /></span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Head</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Mar</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">32</span></p></td>
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<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
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<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Farmer of 50 acres</span></p></td>
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<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">CHS</span></p></td>
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<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Lyme Handley</span></p></td>
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<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">64</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">17</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">70</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">OLLERENSHAW</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Prudence</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Wife</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Mar</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">30</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">CHS</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Adlington</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
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<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">64</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">17</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">70</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">OLLERENSHAW</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">William</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Son</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">9</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Scholar</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">DBY</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Mellor</span></p></td>
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<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">64</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">17</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">70</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">OLLERENSHAW</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">John</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Son</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">6</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Scholar</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">DBY</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Mellor</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">64</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">17</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">70</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">OLLERENSHAW</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Thomas</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Son</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">4</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">DBY</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Mellor</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">64</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">17</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">70</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">OLLERENSHAW</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">William</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Boarder</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Unm</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">58</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Retired Farmer</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">CHS</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Whaley</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">64</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">17</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">71</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bank End Farm</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">OLLERENSHAW</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Edward</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Head</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Mar</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">29</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Farmer of 35 acres</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">CHS</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Lyme Handley</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">64</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">17</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">71</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">OLLERENSHAW</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Betty</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Wife</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Mar</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">29</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">DBY</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Hayfield</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">64</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">17</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">71</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">OLLERENSHAW</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">George</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Son</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">5</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">DBY</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Hayfield</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">64</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">17</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">71</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">OLLERENSHAW</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">John</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Son</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">2</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">CHS</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Disley</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">64</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">17</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">71</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">OLLERENSHAW</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Edward</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Son</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">3months</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">CHS</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Disley</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">64</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">17</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">72</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Shirts Row</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">SHIRT</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">James</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Head</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Mar</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">68</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Stone Dealer & Master Mason Emp 25 Hands</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">DBY</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Chapel en le Frith</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">64</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">17</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">72</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">SHIRT</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Eliza</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Wife</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Mar</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">62</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">CHS</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Frodsham</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">64</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">17</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">72</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">FURNIVAL</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Mary Grice</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Visitor</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Unm</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">43</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Seamstress</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">LAN</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Warrington</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">64</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">17</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">73</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Shirts Row</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">BRIDGE</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Solomon</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Head</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Mar</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">26</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Labourer (Stone Quarry)</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">DBY</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Thornsett</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">64</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">17</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">73</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">BRIDGE</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Sarah</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Wife</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Mar</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">29</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">CHS</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">High lane</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">64</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">18<a name="p18"></a></span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">74</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Shirts Row</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">BENNETT</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">James <br /></span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Head</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Mar</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">56</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Labourer Stone Quarry</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">DBY</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Sparrow pit</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table>
<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="2"><tbody><tr><td valign="CENTER"><p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">64</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">18</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">74</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">- <br /></span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">BENNETT <br /></span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Ann <br /></span></p></td><td valign="CENTER"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Dau</span></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Unm</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">- <br /></span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">29</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Cotton spinner</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">CHS</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Disley</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">64</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">18</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">74</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">BENNETT</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Elizabeth</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Dau</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Unm</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">27</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Housemaid</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">DBY</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Whittle</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">64</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">18</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">74</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">BENNETT</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">James</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Son</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Unm</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">23</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Lab. Stone quarry</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">DBY</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Whittle</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">64</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">18</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">74</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">BENNETT</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">John</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Son</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Unm</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">17</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Lab. Stone quarry</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">DBY</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Whittle</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">64</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">18</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">74</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">BENNETT</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Harriett</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Dau</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">15</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Cotton Weaver</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">CHS</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Whaley</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">64</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">18</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">74</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">BENNETT</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Martha</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Dau</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">13</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Scholar</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">CHS</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Disley</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">64</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">18</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">75</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Shirts Row</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">TAYLOR</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Alfred</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Head</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Mar</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">34</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Master Wheelwright Emp. 2 men</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">LAN</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Manchester</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">64</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">18</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">75</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">TAYLOR</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Mary</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Wife</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Mar</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">38</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">LAN</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Lancaster</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">64</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">18</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">75</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">TAYLOR</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Lucy</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Dau</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">9</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Scholar</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">DBY</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Chapel en le Frith</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">64</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">18</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">75</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">TAYLOR</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Maria</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Dau</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">8</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Scholar</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">DBY</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Chapel en le Frith</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">64</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">18</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">75</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">TAYLOR</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Samuel</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Son</span></p></td>
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<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
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<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">6</span></p></td>
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<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
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<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Scholar</span></p></td>
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<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">DBY</span></p></td>
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<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Chapel en le Frith</span></p></td>
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<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">64</span></p></td>
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<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">18</span></p></td>
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<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">75</span></p></td>
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<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">TAYLOR</span></p></td>
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<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">George</span></p></td>
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<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Son</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">4</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">CHS</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
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<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">64</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">18</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">75</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">BENNETT</span></p></td>
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<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Alfred</span></p></td>
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<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Apprent</span></p></td>
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<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Unm</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">20</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Joiner & Wheelwright</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">DBY</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Hope</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">64</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">18</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Shirts Row</span></p></td>
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<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">2 Uninhabited</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">64</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">18</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">76</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Shirts Row</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">WEBB</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Philip Henry</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Head</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Mar</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">32</span></p></td>
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<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
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<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Manufacturer of Cotton Yarns</span></p></td>
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<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">CHS</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Frodsham</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
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<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">64</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">18</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">76</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">WEBB</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Frances</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Wife</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Mar</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">39</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">DEN</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Wrexham</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
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<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">64</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">18</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">76</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">WEBB</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Martha Beatrice</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Dau</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">7</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">CHS</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Disley</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">64</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">18</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">76</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">WEBB</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Jas. Henry P.</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Son</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">5</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">CHS</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Disley</span></p></td>
</tr><tr>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">64</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">18</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">76</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">WRIGHT</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Annie</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Servant</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Unm</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">21</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Domestic Servant</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">CHS</span></p></td>
<td valign="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Tarporley</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table>Furness Vale Local History Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06437560332965313517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076647908656706437.post-63880853385770127112024-01-15T07:44:00.000+00:002024-01-17T17:45:10.248+00:00Martha Beatrice Webb<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: large;">Martha Beatrice Webb was a notable woman.</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: large;">Born in Furness Vale in December 1863, she was educated privately at Broom Bank in Stockport. At a time when few women enjoyed a university education, Martha studied at Newnham College Cambridge for a tripos in natural science.</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: large;">In 1890 she was appointed as assistant mistress at Edgbaston High School For Girls and taught there for the next ten years. </span><span style="font-size: large;"><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: large;">Martha was 38 in 1902 when she enrolled at the newly opened Birmingham Medical School, one of the first female students. Her education included training at the General Hospital and Queen's Hospital. Graduation as MB ChB was at Edinburgh followed in 1909 with MD. During this period she suffered a great deal of discrimination from both her male colleagues and patients.</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: large;">Much of Martha's career was spent as a GP in Birmingham where she gained much influence in the medical profession. She lectured at Birmingham University on personal hygiene and became medical officer to the Department of Education. Martha started the Women's University Club and the Women's Medical Society and in addition held posts with a number of medical committees and asscoiations. Research work for the Ministry of Munitions led to the publication of two books "Health of Working Girls" and "On Keeping Well". Webb was an active supporter of the BMA's campaign for equal rights.</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: large;">There is no account of her private life and as her name never changed, she perhaps never married.</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: large;">Martha Webb retired in 1932 and died in Birmingham in February 1951.</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: large;">Her father Philip Henry Webb was born in Runcorn in March 1839. He married Frances from Wrexham, seven years his senior and came to live in Furness Vale. The 1861 census does not include the Webb family so they perhaps arrived shortly after. Ten years later they were living at "Shirt's Row" which seemed to be a terrace of 6 houses. Philip was a manufacturer of cotton yarns. Martha at that time was 7 years old and her brother James Henry Philip, two years younger. In 1891 the Webbs were living at Bank End where both Philip and his son were stone merchants. Martha was already living in Birmingham.</span>Furness Vale Local History Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06437560332965313517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076647908656706437.post-45400723209017283632024-01-10T15:35:00.003+00:002024-01-10T15:36:38.982+00:00The Romans in Buxton<p> A recording of our January 2024 meeting when Chris Wilman told the story of how the Roman occupiers spent their lives in Buxton and how they valued the local resources.<br /></p>
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Furness Vale Local History Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06437560332965313517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076647908656706437.post-62582617989688807922023-12-26T08:25:00.003+00:002023-12-26T08:25:32.771+00:00Overlea - Overleigh<p> We were asked recently if we could research "Overlea" or "Overleigh", a large house on Eccles Road at Horwich End. <br />Historic maps are always a good starting point and the 1899 Ordnance Survey map clearly shows "Overleigh", Park House" and its other neighbours.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFEGAJkMZr5uk_x0TwFXrhAP0U7RLnksMqoE5fBVeELawh304qetrmSUtJnP7SYd_1Kez3v1mDXlOLdFot5KUqiSUgH-7_WRi3oGwWL-pP6yaNIwQpvOYiNV8fb5WYkH262IpOqK_3qy4zDdCSeQ2DvdWX0eio71cRSrbS0SHnYziQYsSXNRpnjq6YyWOp/s877/Screenshot%202023-12-25%20133706.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="633" data-original-width="877" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFEGAJkMZr5uk_x0TwFXrhAP0U7RLnksMqoE5fBVeELawh304qetrmSUtJnP7SYd_1Kez3v1mDXlOLdFot5KUqiSUgH-7_WRi3oGwWL-pP6yaNIwQpvOYiNV8fb5WYkH262IpOqK_3qy4zDdCSeQ2DvdWX0eio71cRSrbS0SHnYziQYsSXNRpnjq6YyWOp/w376-h271/Screenshot%202023-12-25%20133706.png" width="376" /></a></div><br /> <br />We are unable, so far , to find any information about the history of these houses but perhaps ongoing research will reveal their stories.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Q-204Kx2Q88GPowVj1QH88RrnP9JqXHa_9fNZhU4FXp30_uz9kR78rUs-HhZ_YXnF_7JTL0xeRHtxhlbeYJ4ujecpRZJdyGZDSCrlUPFKXYovYWpHGTueWJPhxk25WVA1IDHon6nasV981Sg-IXGac8RImT_A11FIpm_PfLyfY73VwlYUcuSKqSnQBmG/s1227/Overleigh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="730" data-original-width="1227" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Q-204Kx2Q88GPowVj1QH88RrnP9JqXHa_9fNZhU4FXp30_uz9kR78rUs-HhZ_YXnF_7JTL0xeRHtxhlbeYJ4ujecpRZJdyGZDSCrlUPFKXYovYWpHGTueWJPhxk25WVA1IDHon6nasV981Sg-IXGac8RImT_A11FIpm_PfLyfY73VwlYUcuSKqSnQBmG/w380-h225/Overleigh.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><br /> The census, especially that of 1891, does tell us something about the residents of the neighbourhood.<br />Overleigh House was the home of James William Cunliffe, then aged 62, and his wife Frances; both born in Manchester. They had a live in cook and a housemaid. Mr Cunliffe's occupation was given as "Living on his own means". The census of other decades however shows that he was a Retired Calico Printer. He had apparently learned his trade because in 1861 he was a mere "Clerk at Print Works" and living in Handforth. The Cunliffe family originated near Blackburn and had long been associated with the textile trade and with banking. The family banking business was taken over by Lloyds in the early 1800s. Until late 2023, another Cunliffe, Sir Jon, was a deputy governor of the Bank of England. Companies carrying the Cunliffe name are still in the textile business to this day. <br />Over Lea Bank was the home of 52 year old Thomas Barker. He was a retired professor of mathematics. His cousin Margaret Knowles served as his housekeeper and another cousin, Sarah Knowles was an elementary school teacher. Annie Rowley was employed as a servant.<br />John Srigley lived at Over Lea Farm and his occupation was Colliery Agent. His is a familiar name in the history of local coal mining. He was 68 and his wife, Ann, 65 years of age. Their son, John Henry was the farmer.<br />Park House was the home of 56 year old Ralph Hall, a Justice of the Peace and a merchant. His was a large household and besides his 52 year old wife, Harriett, he had four daughters, none of whom appear to have been employed. To care for them, they had a live in nurse, a housemaid and a waitress/domestic servant. No doubt other staff lived out.<br />Another Over Lea neighbour was William Ritchie, aged 63, a retired Cotton Merchant. His wife was Annie, aged 65. The daughter Isabella wasn't working but the son Robert was following his father's profession as a Cotton Buyer. They only employed one servant.<br />John William Turner was a less affluent neighbour, being a mere Railway brakeman. He lived with his wife, Elizabeth and 2 year old daughter, Lilian.<br />The last neighbour was 65 year old Mary Fearns, a widow who was able to support herself by her own means. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwspjBogt1BHRL3OhNRJ7eEdznCcwJCkJ5OWgsA2mhpjgFzJ1QNjFUQTGAtZIuY092v26T8VxW0cjUj5wHCwSQGeaLbEoNBNouo49A2InLSw5cljjlmYAJI0XaVVkd5mGB_r_X1urDv03KiDXwCIULvxJyvhMyoU_L4DsB-EkOC-M9WcI8Nnl52-j5Dykk/s1044/Park%20House.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="772" data-original-width="1044" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwspjBogt1BHRL3OhNRJ7eEdznCcwJCkJ5OWgsA2mhpjgFzJ1QNjFUQTGAtZIuY092v26T8VxW0cjUj5wHCwSQGeaLbEoNBNouo49A2InLSw5cljjlmYAJI0XaVVkd5mGB_r_X1urDv03KiDXwCIULvxJyvhMyoU_L4DsB-EkOC-M9WcI8Nnl52-j5Dykk/w401-h297/Park%20House.jpg" width="401" /></a></div><br /><br />Barbara Spencer wrote:<br /> <br />The house behind the gate was a hostel for Italian young women just after the war ,who I believed came to work at Whaley shed ,I think some married local lads and raised families here ,After that it was the cousins family Sid his wife .his sister Louie and her husband and Mrs Cousins senior,<br />We used to go there for eggs ,before they moved there they were landlord of the New Inn, previously being in the jewellery trade,<br />We also used to go to Bob Ritchie for flowers ,to this day I always call Eccles Road Richie’s Road ,And Mr & Mrs Bennett and there 4 boys ,<p></p><br /><br /><br />Furness Vale Local History Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06437560332965313517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076647908656706437.post-81708523580998762122023-12-08T17:27:00.003+00:002023-12-08T17:27:37.428+00:00Keith Holford's Buxworth<p> Our meeting on 5th December 2023 featured a selection of photographs, stories and anecdotes from the archive of the late Keith Holford of Buxworth.</p><p> This video includes the text of the meeting with additional images.<br /></p>
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Bdj7ibwYe64?si=IkG1gARg-jkLdWZ5" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>Furness Vale Local History Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06437560332965313517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076647908656706437.post-55766513148663458782023-10-25T07:18:00.002+01:002023-10-25T07:18:21.384+01:00Found Dead On The Railway<p> Unknown Lady's Death<br /><br />An inquest was held last evening at Furness Vale touching the death of a well-dressed unknown woman who was found dead on the Buxton branch of the London and North Western Railway between New Mills and Furness Vale, early on Tuesday morning.<br />Frank Wm. Green, son of the Furness Vale Station Master, and a porter at Disley, said he was walking along the line to work when he found a lady's hat in the six footway about 150 yards from Bank End Bridge. Twenty yards lower down he noticed what he took to be a bundle of rags, but which proved to be the dead body of a woman which he lifted into the six-foot. He did not notice whether there was any sign of a struggle. There was no public footpath or crossing near the spot, and he did not see much blood about. <br />Joseph Wood, who went to see the body, said the grass in a meadow between Buxton Road and the railway had been trampled down and the woman must have climbed a wall four feet high separating the meadow from the railway. Some coping stones had been thrown off at the end of the track. Witness's wife found two artificial roses near the wall.<br />Police Sergeant Sandbach, said the woman had been dead several hours. There was nothing on the body that would lead to identity. The woman wore a wedding ring and carried a satchel purse containing 5s 2½d, a latch key and some hair pins. She was about 30 years old. She had wounds on the head, her back was broken, and the toes of the right foot were cut off. No blood had been found on any of the engines that had passed that way. There were blood spots for a distance of about twenty yards along the line. He thought it was impossible for her to have fallen out of a train. She had no ticket on her. A photograph of her had been taken.<br />The Coroner said if the woman was identified the witnesses could got to his office and make their statements to him. He was of the opinion that she had either deliberately taken her life , or come by her death accidentally. He advised an open verdict, so that the police could prosecute their inquiries, and the jury returned a verdict of "Found dead on the railway"<br /><br />Sheffield Evening Telegraph 6th August 1908<br /><br />A Strange Funeral<br /><br />The mystery attending the finding of the dead body of a well-dressed woman on the London and North-Western Railway between New Mills and Furness Vale is as great as ever, and the prospect of unravelling it is made more and more remote by the burial of the body.<br />After lying five days, the interment took place on Saturday, and as no one came forward to identify the unfortunate lady, the interment had to be taken in hnad by the relieving officer of the Hayfield Union, Mr James Taylor, New Mills, but this could not be done until the body had been brought back from the Furness Vale Station waiting room on another union. It was accordingly taken back and placed in a workman's hut on the line near the spot where it was found, and from this place, the funeral took place. The only persons present were the relieving officer, the Union undertaker, the assistant overseer, the sexton and the driver of the dog-cart that conveyed the coffin, and for a distance of two miles this little party accompanied the corpse to Disley Church, where Canon Slatterthwaite, the Vicar, officiated.<br />The theories of suicide or accident are not shared by everybody. Several policemen who were on Bank End Bridge at four o'clock on Tuesday morning declare there was nothing on the line at that hour, and the body was found shortly after six o'clock. There was no trace of blood or anything else on the wheels of any engines, and close to the wall separating the railway from a field near the spot where the body was found were two artificial roses-one pink and the other white-from the lady's hat.<br /><br />Yorkshire Telegraph and Star 10th August 1908</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsUxmjPPG7CQ-wpLZlK_olMJ_aJfRi1B6VRMHPQtA4UbdPnj9IZAU0ukumKjPIhFDCHyTagkeWwRuSCct_T3laIHBiB2avZ9I7-USyw6eZlU3BY6H74PCM9W-_VdmyUg_VBKG_NJGW9th6-K8dIY_pQYdZI-sz873z8hxJHTRcQ_cBwu6J6-b0WwMMj_LZ/s500/y10.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="276" data-original-width="500" height="325" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsUxmjPPG7CQ-wpLZlK_olMJ_aJfRi1B6VRMHPQtA4UbdPnj9IZAU0ukumKjPIhFDCHyTagkeWwRuSCct_T3laIHBiB2avZ9I7-USyw6eZlU3BY6H74PCM9W-_VdmyUg_VBKG_NJGW9th6-K8dIY_pQYdZI-sz873z8hxJHTRcQ_cBwu6J6-b0WwMMj_LZ/w587-h325/y10.JPG" width="587" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p> </p><p> </p>Furness Vale Local History Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06437560332965313517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076647908656706437.post-68841935407640739412023-10-23T09:42:00.004+01:002023-10-24T10:16:34.360+01:00The Methodist Church - a 150 year history.<p> The Methodist Church held a Spring Fair in April 1961 and at its opening, local historian, Marjorie Hobson, told of the church's history.</p><p> Miss Hobson said the Methodist Church was an integral part of Furness Vale and had been for almost 150 years.<br />She spoke of the time, over 200 years ago, when the village had no main road,no canal, no railway, no printworks - a small place with Yeardsley Hall and a few houses.<br />Added Miss Hobson, There was no place of worship here in those days, apart from a small chapel, probably at Yeardsley Hall. People had to walk to church at Disley, Whaley Bridge or New Mills.<br />At that time there was a great Christian revival. Methodism in the area started at Bongs, between New Mills and Mellor. John Wesley visited Bongs about 1740, and probably some Furness people went to hear him. <br />Wesley visited the district many times afterwards until 1788 when he was 85. From those visits, Methodism started in Furness Vale.<br />By 1797 Furness Vale had a printworks, and two years later a canal, after which the village began to grow. There was work in the printworks and on the canal, and houses were built.<br />The people wanted their own place of worship. One was started in 1812-no one seemed to know for sure where it was, but it was probably at Gow Hole Farm, and had 11 members.<br />Membership grew and in 1822 a chapel was built in Yeardsley Lane by Mr James Mellor of Diglee who rented it to his fellow members for £5 a year.. This might not seem much but in those days the annual collection was 5s, so £5 needed a lot of finding.<br />In 1835, said Miss Hobson, New Mills Circuit was formed and a Mr William Ince, first minister was appointed in 1837. There was great activity in the Yeardsley Lane Chapel, where there were not only services on Sunday but school on many weeknights.<br />There was no other school in the village, except perhaps a dame school where people had to pay one penny or twopence a week, which was difficult to find. In addition, children started work at six or seven years and had no chance to learn.<br />So the Yeardsley Lane Chapel taught reading, writing, spelling and arithmetic, not only to children but to grown-ups.<br />She added: "This chapel was fulfilling a great need in the village-educating the people. Throughout the history of this chapel it has been helping people to educate themselves.<br />Miss Hobson said that in 1838 the scholars from Yeardsley Lane Chapel walked in procession to New Mills to join in celebrating Queen Victoria's Coronation and were regaled with buns and ale.<br />Their next procession was in 1840 when the first church on the present site was built. They walked from Yeardsley Lane carrying bibles, spelling books, copy books and slates. Among them were John Gregory, Richard Fox and William Bradbury. She could not mention all who had played their part in the church's life but John Gregory and Richard Fox celebrated 50 years selfless work in 1889. Fox was a boatbuilder whose wife started Bridgemont Mission.<br />There were James and Denis Johnson, members and local preachers for over 50 years. William Bradbury had two sons, Benjamin and William, who worked for the church for over half a century.<br />Miss Hobson related that in 1847 at a revival meeting, the church was so crowded that people had to climb over the seats to reach the penitent form. In 1857 the church left the United Methodist Association and became the United Methodist Free Church.<br />She added: There were few wealthy members in those days. Most people were employed in the printworks and in pits, but they gave what they could.<br />In the 1860s came the cotton famine, which caused people to be in great need. I am not going to mention names-there are probably relatives still in Furness Vale-but, according to Disley rate book, a man, with a wife and child, had 3s 6d a week wages. Another with a wife and three children,got 7s.<br />But these people gave what they could, If they had not got the money, they gave their time, and this church was enlarged and a harmonium bought. This seemed a pity, because, until then, there was an orchestra of trombones, violins, cellos, a double bass, clarinet, cornet and ophicleide, and the orchestra probably played in the singing gallery. The church was lit by tallow candles, and that was Richard Fox's job to go round and snuff them out.<br />Miss Hobson said that exactly 95 years ago to the day in April 15th 1866, was the first recorded baptism of John Smith, In 1867 the church bought a second-hand organ from Sheffield.<br />There was a bazaar in 1884 to raise money for the building fund, and money making events continued. In 1884-5 the school and church were remodelled at a cost of £1050 and all was paid except £450, the debt being cleared later.<br />Other interesting points mentioned by Miss Hobson were a team meeting for cleaners and lighters-up in 1891, and the licensing of the church for marriages in 1909.<br />To celebrate the centenary in 1912, a new organ was bought, and there was a procession of 400 people through the village.</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWdm-OHNprduqljNZINt6QoOXEp1qFGKRd_rwSOB7w0GCSIRcF4B0PURa3-elIDLPUwMUwbK01_Cb3x9i8FuM53jEZH2-MQAXBkJTKLVPkbH9S-OOGiy1eApzTA-MjyJCBZa3urDBJXz9LP772_VnaEbvDCqki5LGu3GGw6SiDMtOB4RUSX6V17cV2qhB4/s475/34%20yeardsley.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="355" data-original-width="475" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWdm-OHNprduqljNZINt6QoOXEp1qFGKRd_rwSOB7w0GCSIRcF4B0PURa3-elIDLPUwMUwbK01_Cb3x9i8FuM53jEZH2-MQAXBkJTKLVPkbH9S-OOGiy1eApzTA-MjyJCBZa3urDBJXz9LP772_VnaEbvDCqki5LGu3GGw6SiDMtOB4RUSX6V17cV2qhB4/w439-h328/34%20yeardsley.JPG" width="439" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMiX7Bo7T9_hhaLNSx5lFqZ7fd5jakFvl6R0ZcBTyB6ayDfccvsmMNSRMgvp6nR6xTqQEk6NPYJGp_dFiaMlH7mrXRIO3bGDOQaguQRQdp__-RCrrDH5AgZMgPrpCRbEnBZ4t7sC5TKEPBnHZjhYcy7gnqmDsSoI7dK3Mk1sY-Xt0_2PAjv6xWkWUHNcNp/s2344/Untitled-67%20a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2239" data-original-width="2344" height="421" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMiX7Bo7T9_hhaLNSx5lFqZ7fd5jakFvl6R0ZcBTyB6ayDfccvsmMNSRMgvp6nR6xTqQEk6NPYJGp_dFiaMlH7mrXRIO3bGDOQaguQRQdp__-RCrrDH5AgZMgPrpCRbEnBZ4t7sC5TKEPBnHZjhYcy7gnqmDsSoI7dK3Mk1sY-Xt0_2PAjv6xWkWUHNcNp/w440-h421/Untitled-67%20a.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Furness Vale Local History Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06437560332965313517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076647908656706437.post-43131845046091584342023-09-12T18:00:00.002+01:002023-09-12T18:00:40.726+01:00A Story of growing up in Buxworth in the 1940s by Sheila Rogers<p> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</p><p class="MsoNormal">The blackberries were big and ripe and very juicy, some had
fallen from the branches and were lying squashed and glittering in the
sunshine.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">In the stone quarry it was warm and quiet and peacefully
lazy, not a whisper of breeze stirred the grass or disturbed the branches of
the bushes dotted here and there among the fallen rocks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a wondrous place, peaceful and
languid in the summer sun, with a myriad of wild flowers to delight the eyes.
Elderberries hanging in flat bunches on the bushes and squabbling birds darting
here and there to peck at the ripe fruit. If you sat quietly and waited, you
would see rabbits peep hesitantly from their burrows in the mounds of stone and
mossy hillocks. <br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">At one time the quarry had been a thriving industry with a
small railway to take the hewed stone to the canal basin and from there to be
loaded on to barges and taken to Manchester and other places beyond, but now it
was a wonderland for children of the surrounding village to play in. The marks
of the hammer and pick long since gone, with the remaining rock and stone
rising from the lush green undergrowth to form Highland castles or Indian
wigwams or whatever you could conjure up in your imagination, the combinations
wee endless.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The sunshine never dulled
by cloud, the flowers never spoiled by careless feet, the rabbits never
startled by raucous voices, the children who played in the quarry were gentle
and quiet and preoccupied with picking the fruit or collecting coloured pebbles
from the small stream that ran through the quarry or choosing yet another
selection of flowers or leaves for their presses. Watching for frogs was
another favourite pastime of the children, sometimes taking frogspawn home in a
jar to see the little black legs begin to grow and finally to have some baby
frogs which would then be taken back to the stream to live their lives in
peace.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The blackberries which grew in great profusion would be
picked and taken home where they would be made into delicious pies to be eaten
straight away with creamy yellow custard or they would be preserved in big jars
to be eaten in the winter months when fruit was short or boiled into wonderful
thick dark jam which was stored in jars with little white labels stuck on the
side which said “Blackberry September 1942".<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The jars were sealed<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and
covered with frilly paper lids held on with elastic bands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>a lovely sight to see the bottled fruits and jam stacked neatly on the
shelves, glowing like monster jewels in the cool half light of the larder. <br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The harvesting was always my favourite time of year, the
fruits and nuts were gathered and of course the haymaking, I will never forget
the absolute peace and tranquillity of lying in bed after a long hard day in
the fields, with the window thrown open to allow the cooler air to waft in,
bringing with it the sweet, warm earthy smell of the freshly cut and dried
grass and the lovely mellow glow of the huge golden harvest moon which hung low
in the sky and bather the fields in soft light which allowed the grown-ups to
carry on working the hay until quite late, their happy voices calling to one
another until the jugs of cocoa were taken to them and they would sit under the
stacks with mugs of the milky chocolate brew until it was time for bed.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">During the day, when the bright sun was beaming down, the
big jugs would be filled with home made lemonade, sweet and cool with slices of
lemon floating on top, just right to sooth dry, dusty throats. Neighbour would
work alongside neighbour, chatting an teasing in an easy<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>friendly relationship until all had been
gathered in and stored away. By far the most thrilling and enjoyable part of
the ritual of the gathering in of the hay was to ride to the bar on the huge
dray which was pulled by the largest of the farm horses. These beautiful creatures
were a truly treasured asset to any farmer, they were usually very placid and
hardworking, tramping backwards and forwards from field to barn often quite a
long walk, on their large, spreading feet which were often covered from ankle
to shoe in course feathery hair.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The children of the village who helped in the fields would
be hoisted on to the top of the huge pile of hay on the dray. The journey to
the barn would then begin and you would have to cling to each other with all
your might in order not to fall down from the jogging, swaying mass of hay. On
arrival at the barn we would climb through the door high up in the wall and as
men threw in the hay from their pitchforks we would trample it down in order
that there would be room for the next load to be piled on top. It was very
dirty, dusty work but we loved every moment in the dark high barns. Often in
the winter we would sit in the hay in the barns to giggle and chat, it was one
place where you could be sure of keeping warm.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">It would gradually become cooler, fresh mornings growing
into autumn days and then cooling again in the evenings. Days filled with
gentle hovering sunshine while the leaves on the trees turned from<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>green into pale gold, deep bronze, amber and
russet, turning the landscape into a backcloth of beautiful, gently rustling,
glowing colours. It did a young heart good to walk to school on mornings such
as these, the sight of which is etched in my memory for ever.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The lovely autumn days would fade, leaves would fall from
the trees and form mounds on the ground, which we would run through, kicking,
swishing and trunching. By now there would have been much gathering of conkers,
beechnuts and acorns and the precious pine cones which would predict the
weather for us, closing if it was going to rain and opening wide, spilling
their flat little seeds, if it was going to be dry.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The battle of the conkers would begin. The rushing search
for a length of string on which to thread your biggest and best conker and then
the contest among friends and school mates to find the bravest and hardest
conker that would beat all comers and remain supremely intact, victorious,
while others lay shattered in lumps, everywhere and anywhere a contest had
taken place. What marvellously innocent and invigorating days they were, so
much fun and laughter while summer shut up shop and before we realised what was
happening the deep frost and icy cold of winter rushed in to send us hurrying
pell mell into woollen vests and long warm stockings. The boys still wore their
knee length trousers through the winter but they wore much thicker socks to
protect their legs from the cold. Out came the gabardine macs and wellingtons,
long woollen scarves which were stitched into a hood in the middle to keep the
icy blast from our ears and gloves which were attached to the sleeves of our
macs in case lost one of the precious commodities, money was very scarce and
you could not afford to replace lost gloves.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The snow and ice was relentless. The blizzards would rage
all night and all day too sometimes, piling the snow into huge drifts which
made it almost impossible for us to move from our firesides. Many of us having
to be dug out before we could even attend the privy that was usually at the
bottom of the garden. But always we set to with shovel and spade to dig our way
through so that we could attend school and go to work, walking along narrow
lanes cut out of the snow which was chest high on either side of us, or
sometimes walking along the wall tops in order to avoid the deep drifts.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Snowball fights would ensue and pitched battles would rage
for days until the snow had hardened and then we would set to with a will to
make a toboggan run. At first it would be quite slow and sluggish but would
gain speed as the days passed and the snow packed down and hardened and became
topped with ice. As you walked slowly to the beginning of the run you hugged
the excitement of the ride to your heart, never wanting the moment to leave
you, You would wait in line with your friends until it was your turn yet again
to throw yourself full length on your toboggan and, guiding it with your feet,
would hurtle down the icy track at great speed, the wind whipping tears from
your eyes and the spray from the snow and ice drenching your clothes until you
would have to go home to take off the stiff, wet, frozen clothes and dry and
warm your numb, shivering body before the fire. As soon as you were warm right
through and providing you had another set of clothes - many of us had just the
one -<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>you rushed out again to join the waiting
children for yet one more thrill on the icy ribbon of snow. How easily we were
entertained, what enthusiasm and excitement there was and it stayed with us for
weeks until the snow finally melted and the toboggans would run no more.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">It was wartime and we were always hungry, a natural state
for healthy young people, but there was always a pot full of lovely, thick
brown stew and a milk pudding with a spoonful of jam in it. We did not starve
but food was not plentiful even in the heart of the country. Our lives were
very simple, our food was very simple too and mostly home grown. There was
nothing to worry our young minds, even the fact of war was too distant to
contemplate, even when we were asked to take in evacuees from the towns which
were being bombed nightly it still did not detract from the peace and
tranquillity of our little sleepy village.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We could see what effect the war was having on other people from the
shocked and haggard faces of the visitors from the towns who came to stay with
us and we did our best to welcome them and to soothe their worry and fears.
Many of them were ill with nervous diseases and the was had affected the
children and made them disagreeable and irritable and always on the defensive.
The war dragged on for a long time and our visitors did well and became our
friends.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">On the day that war ended in Europe there was much
excitement. Bonfires were built on the highest parts surrounding the village.
Trestle tables were brought out on to the street and everyone contributed some
food for the celebration. A piano was brought out onto the doorstep of one of
our neighbours and, as it grew dark, lanterns were lit and the bonfires set
ablaze. We all sang and danced to the tunes from the piano feeling so very
happy that at least part of the horrific war was over although the Japanese
were still fighting and many of our loved ones would never come back to us.
When the bonfires died down and the food had been eaten we sat around in the
lamplight, laughing and talking and for once in our young lives there were no
orders for us to go to bed, we all felt so grown up sitting and joining in the
conversation and the laughter until the early hours of the morning, when we all
helped to tidy away the remnants of food and put away the tables and chairs and
reluctantly went indoors to sleep.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The years passed slowly, as they do in youth, and eventually
we all had to put our minds to the prospect of going forth into the big wide
world to earn our living. Some of us went to the grammar school, which seemed
very grand and remote to the ones who were not so fortunate. Some of us took
courses in business studies, shorthand and typing and the like, and took up
office work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of our smaller
friends, who loved horses, eventually became a jockey. Many of the young boys
took up farming or carpentry or in some cases, both. The happy carefree
schooldays were over. Now instead of conker fights we had to begin the struggle
of finding our way into the small surrounding towns to attend our place of
work.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We all had to travel many miles, on foot, bus or train, or
all three in some cases. The idyll of living in the heart of the countryside
had now become a problem. We were all subdued and dispirited with our working
days in the towns which were the only places in which a lot of us could find
employment. We were so happy to jump off the train at our pretty, tiny station
at the end of the day and tramp the long miles home to our warm and peaceful
firesides.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Looking back on our lives
then, we must have walked for miles to attend work or local dances or slide
shown in the village schoolroom. The school had huge sliding doors to divide
the classrooms. During the nights of entertainment they were all opened up and
chairs and desks pushed to one side to make room for whatever we wanted to do.
There were dances and jumble sales. Christmas sales of work, which everyone
worked madly for in order for it all to be properly organised. There were
school plays and religious lectures, whist drives and beetle drives, it was the
centre of our lives and we felt so safe and free and happy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even after we started our working lives and
we had pocket<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>money which allowed us to
visit the cinema in the nearby towns, we still loved our evenings in the
school.</p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3aKc5XTfq3upEiUGij2IGz1kbJV8ytyzOrXPyufE5YrDG78ZEeYHin-tgBKSkmjPmGHWQTBoDT3-A5zwGtMO_yPaS_G1do7wZdDV01YjlAtUJ75rDkhZelP1URVXFjs7yqZm4lmqzQ52yAaaodbfgbHlqXzVkcc354Xabvpcm4GPXB2S3Lpva-_s2oNzT/s1529/Buxworth%20School%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1037" data-original-width="1529" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3aKc5XTfq3upEiUGij2IGz1kbJV8ytyzOrXPyufE5YrDG78ZEeYHin-tgBKSkmjPmGHWQTBoDT3-A5zwGtMO_yPaS_G1do7wZdDV01YjlAtUJ75rDkhZelP1URVXFjs7yqZm4lmqzQ52yAaaodbfgbHlqXzVkcc354Xabvpcm4GPXB2S3Lpva-_s2oNzT/w422-h286/Buxworth%20School%201.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Many of us would go to the nearest cinema once a week. It
did not matter what the film was, we went anyway, and on the walk back home
would act out some of the scenes from the film, tough guy James Cagney or
wonderfully glamorous Betty Grable. We would sing and talk and laugh and the
long walk would be over far too quickly, we would be reluctant to part and go
to our separate homes, for the magic of the moment would be lost and tomorrow
was work again.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As time went by we became more accustomed to the long hours
away from the village, it was a time of change and adjustment. Some of us found
it easy and some of us did not but we were all moulded for good or bad by our
lives in the village. <br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The blackberries are long since gone. The lovely quarry
where we played and the blackberries grew in such profusion has been filled in
with rubbish and rubble brought into the village in great lorries and tipped on
top of all the rabbits and foxes and wild cats, mice and frogs and myriads of
other tiny creatures who lived there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>On top of all the wondrous flowers and berries, mosses and ferns and
lovely rocks and pebbles. <br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Gradually, bit by disastrous bit, the castles and wigwams
and stately mansions, the hanging weeping trees and the shimmering running
stream with its clear champagne water and all the other magical qualities of
that wonderful place have been destroyed. Where the quarry once was is now a
mound of grass connected to another mound of grass by<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a motorway. The lovely village and its adjoining sisters rent in
two, to provide a path for monster lorries and cars driven at speed. Even if
any beauty was left they have no time to see it. If a hedgehog or a rabbit or
any of the tiny creatures who lived there have survived they would be crushed
beneath rushing wheels.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As for us, the children of the village, now scattered abroad
by work and families and time, we remember it as it was, a place of beauty and
happiness and wonderful blackberries.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sheila Mary Rogers</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Southport</p>
Furness Vale Local History Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06437560332965313517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076647908656706437.post-7995622136369719102023-09-10T11:27:00.004+01:002023-09-10T11:27:43.058+01:00Ancoats<p>This letter, from the Buxworth Archive was written to the late Keith Holford by Alfred Goddard.. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWOVAgJDl18vGH76hpioMGFiQ-Ir-4n2kFCcCK-ikP6_ulyxknHYFQj4tu4AmQL0pGKxeZMRO28FMPW14LwtM90_lyMlgwdwAoXN5oLL7JIYMe1BeU_mFF0u2fuuyDLnJlOhziChr654-9rez2xfvhi7gadfaj7yzk3LDII3CZ8sfojcn50vUNMXTddakN/s3678/Alfred%20Goddard%20letter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3678" data-original-width="2374" height="695" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWOVAgJDl18vGH76hpioMGFiQ-Ir-4n2kFCcCK-ikP6_ulyxknHYFQj4tu4AmQL0pGKxeZMRO28FMPW14LwtM90_lyMlgwdwAoXN5oLL7JIYMe1BeU_mFF0u2fuuyDLnJlOhziChr654-9rez2xfvhi7gadfaj7yzk3LDII3CZ8sfojcn50vUNMXTddakN/w450-h695/Alfred%20Goddard%20letter.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOma9DxVlHY-FcaMT5m66gymyzUV5IW5Jn8wML2p1FFRSgQpe73ZddXxDURd6DXTWlA3JnuZWnWy0ykMpXO99li9CWw7ddqqUYRaEyzLQLeC7u-O4o8Ydk3EC1zydr-OAsqb29upjyVV5bW-SHROl0WFZgvEFYLGpYEsftdSgR_W5-8Vgoham6byhYhWaM/s1473/Ancoats%201915%20by%20w%20a%20hudson%20%20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="870" data-original-width="1473" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOma9DxVlHY-FcaMT5m66gymyzUV5IW5Jn8wML2p1FFRSgQpe73ZddXxDURd6DXTWlA3JnuZWnWy0ykMpXO99li9CWw7ddqqUYRaEyzLQLeC7u-O4o8Ydk3EC1zydr-OAsqb29upjyVV5bW-SHROl0WFZgvEFYLGpYEsftdSgR_W5-8Vgoham6byhYhWaM/w465-h275/Ancoats%201915%20by%20w%20a%20hudson%20%20.jpg" width="465" /></a></div><i> Ancoats Farm, Dolly Lane in 1915</i><br /><p></p><p><br /></p>Furness Vale Local History Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06437560332965313517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076647908656706437.post-36196768683580676532023-08-12T11:26:00.005+01:002023-08-12T11:26:51.824+01:00The Soldier Dick Murals<p>The top floor of the Soldier Dick was used by the Oddfellows who established their "Foundation Stone Of Truth Lodge" in 1829. A mutual society, the Oddfellows provided financial benefits to their members in times of sickness, hardship or death. They came to have a very large membership in Furness Vale. In 1840, they commissioned an artist, F. W. Roche to paint murals on the walls of their "Lodge House". These represented English armies in battle: In the Civil War; at the Battle of Crecy; in the Napoleonic Wars; and a portrait of the pub's landlord, either Joseph Gould or William Travis at the time. There was another mural in the Snug but that was much more recent.
The photographs which are of poor quality show the murals. Presumably the strange seating was for the officials of the Oddfellows.
When the upper floor of the pub was converted to letting accommodation, the murals were carefully panelled over and still exist, carefully preserved.</p><p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjeAPJM8qQ0FYtgbpqU6wFgfKfKzZ5nGq5-qHnMFntxy0ok8Yf8RMCOrlS9rDZl8xM1aKA2th63PkcSdeWByd8df3hgad4cAnZWgP0xqa_QV-aBhhKqYXuk6FJBJWzyFJYwptRiME74Ev5dJqdYgMtcC4qTlars-Iz6oS8PJiIffAYlshnNWQ2L4R9nDXM/s2028/21%20x.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2028" data-original-width="2028" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjeAPJM8qQ0FYtgbpqU6wFgfKfKzZ5nGq5-qHnMFntxy0ok8Yf8RMCOrlS9rDZl8xM1aKA2th63PkcSdeWByd8df3hgad4cAnZWgP0xqa_QV-aBhhKqYXuk6FJBJWzyFJYwptRiME74Ev5dJqdYgMtcC4qTlars-Iz6oS8PJiIffAYlshnNWQ2L4R9nDXM/w640-h640/21%20x.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBuhxtG07v4LZ_pwBZYlJPjDuU0wiCsaKtyyLFaW01Ku0oaQKgKheGk0ZMUxTE1eV0djOTu4x3saUR4O4p5RXQnlHjHzX5ZHGb-e6kq4MKfcqiLrWWOvMsRzLsX9Q9tWzQGe32Xyq10uWhjFZSepOrKtY9xEfVdO4hKlW2KMkU2LnBn02FuATUE1qF_rqF/s2040/22%20x.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="2028" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBuhxtG07v4LZ_pwBZYlJPjDuU0wiCsaKtyyLFaW01Ku0oaQKgKheGk0ZMUxTE1eV0djOTu4x3saUR4O4p5RXQnlHjHzX5ZHGb-e6kq4MKfcqiLrWWOvMsRzLsX9Q9tWzQGe32Xyq10uWhjFZSepOrKtY9xEfVdO4hKlW2KMkU2LnBn02FuATUE1qF_rqF/w636-h640/22%20x.jpg" width="636" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuYgeL6MJwC5prIkD3IZaXBjfs2qxhiKFgzuh98yvs1y5jNEe9TT1CB9TUbdcYvYmd4vmEdLjqz4sbtRCjVApec3RlffFpcZ2VvOrmwRBB9iQkPZ5JoarT5c9drhq27pW2fgUaxnV_KjxZM0pfJV4rf0u7Rr0Nu38OwTTKe-ZkJAe3CCnJ-zFqaxTW8NMd/s1650/23%20x.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1596" data-original-width="1650" height="620" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuYgeL6MJwC5prIkD3IZaXBjfs2qxhiKFgzuh98yvs1y5jNEe9TT1CB9TUbdcYvYmd4vmEdLjqz4sbtRCjVApec3RlffFpcZ2VvOrmwRBB9iQkPZ5JoarT5c9drhq27pW2fgUaxnV_KjxZM0pfJV4rf0u7Rr0Nu38OwTTKe-ZkJAe3CCnJ-zFqaxTW8NMd/w640-h620/23%20x.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAEgmVbYBDQgeB61tEj0pfPTOE9PV5p3XkDCxMOHHVm609TtWY1cN5k5-CDqejGEBx6aRysFV1uz4fF1dLei6ykvtjuqsZNTt_DIsxJgtbs1bF6QlLPT5QzyedKybydpH1WcPJqawICeb2cHEvTDGPduTy8pnzmshNbRYxQvnGE8Sn7Uc6hP6oLosd4UIT/s2028/24%20x.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2028" data-original-width="2004" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAEgmVbYBDQgeB61tEj0pfPTOE9PV5p3XkDCxMOHHVm609TtWY1cN5k5-CDqejGEBx6aRysFV1uz4fF1dLei6ykvtjuqsZNTt_DIsxJgtbs1bF6QlLPT5QzyedKybydpH1WcPJqawICeb2cHEvTDGPduTy8pnzmshNbRYxQvnGE8Sn7Uc6hP6oLosd4UIT/w632-h640/24%20x.jpg" width="632" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgslZ-05Iv25ev-tEDVRGy7rvNynKzKgfQuq6sHXgyvBLv2Be9S0LGkHivFkgTmDIVK2LRsmql13Q5hfVv436GprhIyUBD9OlDjq5LDuBq1-st8Bs2QkblrqjWGKZVaWczarN9DiZVY-6t0mUoGag9rEqa8HCTkTOXZ1AWG5tq6C_qvsCZqR3q7dMzYtZk9/s2028/25%20x.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2004" data-original-width="2028" height="632" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgslZ-05Iv25ev-tEDVRGy7rvNynKzKgfQuq6sHXgyvBLv2Be9S0LGkHivFkgTmDIVK2LRsmql13Q5hfVv436GprhIyUBD9OlDjq5LDuBq1-st8Bs2QkblrqjWGKZVaWczarN9DiZVY-6t0mUoGag9rEqa8HCTkTOXZ1AWG5tq6C_qvsCZqR3q7dMzYtZk9/w640-h632/25%20x.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> A further mural was painted in the pub's "snug" in the 1970s by a New Mills artist. This was lost during modernisation of the pub.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3MqHVAqyD3gNb0S2GCsVF6pnL9LGYoYGg_LhjUzCPJPOHYOlkAyGyPJKd9V4HG4vyQza6X_bY5fBtXPYDixUoYm05JEhn0eZ3CGA7i-aUAX9fbq_7S_dNUoox4D8PGsS-chaZkqJn4pMtlZ1IHOvZ9PhdnNrLTD1w0ujJdctTB2MUNLyIzdmtGLzTFPyd/s2190/31.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1782" data-original-width="2190" height="520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3MqHVAqyD3gNb0S2GCsVF6pnL9LGYoYGg_LhjUzCPJPOHYOlkAyGyPJKd9V4HG4vyQza6X_bY5fBtXPYDixUoYm05JEhn0eZ3CGA7i-aUAX9fbq_7S_dNUoox4D8PGsS-chaZkqJn4pMtlZ1IHOvZ9PhdnNrLTD1w0ujJdctTB2MUNLyIzdmtGLzTFPyd/w640-h520/31.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Furness Vale Local History Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06437560332965313517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076647908656706437.post-57477833688718645632023-08-02T13:30:00.002+01:002023-08-03T06:42:40.549+01:00George Tomlinson<p> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">George Tomlinson passed away on 11th July 2023 at the Hawthorne Nursing Home in Buxton at the age of 98. His funeral is at Macclesfield Crematorium on 3rd August.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBRnLBxM6B9D5OpeeMKI4OS4_WfFfi7WnU71Jk9v_akP1Yv83TI8294IGGwKaRHQfoZ-mHgwNTFeNUre61Fo4AF-OM49mFVXDzWd1luIdszXUKwyG9OAra0PFL8Efdq2CxKg6jYYJGz3GaCeWBnGGv9zoiZzhTrlWUU7b7T1Z1AIUCvK3rJEqWTOdQ6I5J/s1503/George%20Tomlinson.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1503" data-original-width="1156" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBRnLBxM6B9D5OpeeMKI4OS4_WfFfi7WnU71Jk9v_akP1Yv83TI8294IGGwKaRHQfoZ-mHgwNTFeNUre61Fo4AF-OM49mFVXDzWd1luIdszXUKwyG9OAra0PFL8Efdq2CxKg6jYYJGz3GaCeWBnGGv9zoiZzhTrlWUU7b7T1Z1AIUCvK3rJEqWTOdQ6I5J/s320/George%20Tomlinson.jpg" width="246" /></a></div><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">George
Tomlinson was a Yorkshireman, originally from the village of East Bowling, now
a suburb of Bradford. </span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">George had
lived in Furness Vale for many years, making his home in Park Avenue. He was
employed in Manchester, commuting daily by train.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">For many people,
their best memory of George is of his long association with Furness Vale Scouts
of which he was General Scout Leader.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">George had long been a member of the Methodist Church and continued to worship at St.John's when the village chapel closed. <br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Furness Vale History Society was formally constituted in the early 21st century but had been meeting at Carr Farm for many years previously. It was founded by George who became the first Chairman. For a long time, George had been researching our local history and it was through his efforts that we now have a considerable archive. He retired from the Society in 2013.<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx5bs6ay8tSTV8ZNrVjkwKQSeb3UJsfMSGLyuWaYGn5BKpF-00XHjPIXzbsG41_USSc0UH7IV22_Tc3ARuosIjaaAGrEsKtOAuzaOakCYifiH4GoetyytJdxqWBzvXdxQVyvIUvj83EDthbsWwdITtK7V8e7vKziACMiqO2MjcYd_R5GFm33AY4zTkNufa/s893/Untitled-37%20a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="893" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx5bs6ay8tSTV8ZNrVjkwKQSeb3UJsfMSGLyuWaYGn5BKpF-00XHjPIXzbsG41_USSc0UH7IV22_Tc3ARuosIjaaAGrEsKtOAuzaOakCYifiH4GoetyytJdxqWBzvXdxQVyvIUvj83EDthbsWwdITtK7V8e7vKziACMiqO2MjcYd_R5GFm33AY4zTkNufa/s320/Untitled-37%20a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">George is photographed with Dr. Andrew at the re-opening of the Scout Hut in January 1976</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlLmWepI1749JpT_WFs-0gKiRRKSoQZXBkQ5scLW3_SOhreLTD2akXbQqlEAUm4s_Tqxxl8BjUEJeAqGnc8VMHicqWUlRcyOwla4Wc4_vIXLrU1IsQ8l5d_pTLdjzkS7gzT4LEQ_E7fnsu87c20RlBhLpzoZ2199VUju7Htg5s2PxkY-5hRvnltt0j6eQy/s1752/Untitled-90.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1234" data-original-width="1752" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlLmWepI1749JpT_WFs-0gKiRRKSoQZXBkQ5scLW3_SOhreLTD2akXbQqlEAUm4s_Tqxxl8BjUEJeAqGnc8VMHicqWUlRcyOwla4Wc4_vIXLrU1IsQ8l5d_pTLdjzkS7gzT4LEQ_E7fnsu87c20RlBhLpzoZ2199VUju7Htg5s2PxkY-5hRvnltt0j6eQy/s320/Untitled-90.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> Instructing the Sea Scouts<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg32B1eW-PRdB3E_fJMWftYnXPx9CN6OISaBQtDwP1YCmHCRlDKqmK7NVoqg1h3a4Cj57GxHAQdMnoKBF8BJTHjdWeP-bZ85-XmwCDpzQ2xorZSeIUWfOJYDZ7ab4dB1jAeZ6Vpw8_A4cl1FkkPPe9K2npkOeCGHDVfCwKK9dJ1LZJdpLZGAwpyCD9thx2_/s588/Mr%20Mellor%20and%20George%20Tomlinson.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="429" data-original-width="588" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg32B1eW-PRdB3E_fJMWftYnXPx9CN6OISaBQtDwP1YCmHCRlDKqmK7NVoqg1h3a4Cj57GxHAQdMnoKBF8BJTHjdWeP-bZ85-XmwCDpzQ2xorZSeIUWfOJYDZ7ab4dB1jAeZ6Vpw8_A4cl1FkkPPe9K2npkOeCGHDVfCwKK9dJ1LZJdpLZGAwpyCD9thx2_/s320/Mr%20Mellor%20and%20George%20Tomlinson.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>George researched the history of most of our local farms and is seen here with Mr Mellor at Peathills.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizA_EBZdRfcJzIVJ0XwSGRzkdg6iuyET97L3WTbxbzktsosrdvxnOxHrauxj-WCJJo85LY7KRJ9-Q7PKtcqBl2maUdF2cgMuH5VlsVDOH3u4ybqajKmxrzKBZu_JwxIBSgVZgc5I0DcbNRh_HMkOFentn0JtMXoThzRWx4nQ8yBK0hQL5hD67dVCOY1o8-/s380/slide1-george-wife%20b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="333" data-original-width="380" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizA_EBZdRfcJzIVJ0XwSGRzkdg6iuyET97L3WTbxbzktsosrdvxnOxHrauxj-WCJJo85LY7KRJ9-Q7PKtcqBl2maUdF2cgMuH5VlsVDOH3u4ybqajKmxrzKBZu_JwxIBSgVZgc5I0DcbNRh_HMkOFentn0JtMXoThzRWx4nQ8yBK0hQL5hD67dVCOY1o8-/s320/slide1-george-wife%20b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>In 2013, George was recognised by Whaley Bridge Town Council for his work in the community and presented with the Community Award. He is pictured here with his wife, Murial.<br /><p><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><br /></span></p>
Furness Vale Local History Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06437560332965313517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076647908656706437.post-75295830181019603552023-07-12T17:21:00.002+01:002023-07-12T17:42:25.745+01:00Old Mother Riley Retires<p>Philip Hadfield's grandfather spent his entire working life as a railwayman at Whaley Bridge and New Mills. Arthur Hadfield was well known for his appearances at local carnivals where, having dressed the floats, he would join the parade in comic fancy dress, collecting money for charity. One of his most popular roles was that of a famous music hall character, "Old Mother Riley".
Arthur was awarded numerous prize certificates, a few of which we reproduce below. The newspaper cuttings mark his retirement and participation in a carnival. <br /></p><p>Carrie passed away in April 1964, Arthur in April 1976.</p><p>Our thanks to Philip Hadfield for the loan of this material.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_8OlzpT0-_ZvwYH6davGfUXmC0rUca4my1pxXVTk8EmILSa8pB8BeUXjMQJf9jNQYPVj2PwtcC3P5XkfccRIu46rCNoXQeyszcydd5mr73Agqjk3CL_vdFdRglp-_q_VMefpuaPWeEjF-Y8mdxtfipHSW47uhaLWxYh-2kFCx0paUv_fpKsodJq0lfk3Z/s5203/pair%204.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3969" data-original-width="5203" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_8OlzpT0-_ZvwYH6davGfUXmC0rUca4my1pxXVTk8EmILSa8pB8BeUXjMQJf9jNQYPVj2PwtcC3P5XkfccRIu46rCNoXQeyszcydd5mr73Agqjk3CL_vdFdRglp-_q_VMefpuaPWeEjF-Y8mdxtfipHSW47uhaLWxYh-2kFCx0paUv_fpKsodJq0lfk3Z/w453-h346/pair%204.jpg" width="453" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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display: block; float: right; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"> </a></div><br /></div>Furness Vale Local History Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06437560332965313517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076647908656706437.post-50978266851330997942023-05-26T15:03:00.007+01:002023-07-12T16:38:29.630+01:00 History Of Furness Vale<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span></p><h3 style="border: medium none; break-after: auto; break-before: auto; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm; padding: 0cm; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">The
lands where Furness Vale stands were once royal hunting preserves.
West of the River Goyt was Macclesfield Forest and to the East, the
Forest of High Peak. These were not necessarily woodlands but game
reserves where wild boar and wolves once roamed. A country familiar
to the royalty and aristocracy of the day.</span></span></h3>
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<h3 style="border: medium none; break-after: auto; break-before: auto; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm; padding: 0cm; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLdPUA4z4FN-VVhpQlb-mcDYUIdX3VnnR_mym134-UqLR9GRlfnvLJNXtduq5C9uitfMeAbt8nvSHJvUCAp7-7dwt5GR04iTcxfPdlWMk95EcoQI6aAHAigGEuGd-8fY_t4LB5X-heEV4OBt6wxXn-HKyBbKB73sU0AW1xQn_VpwqsffKB5OohspkoDw/s1500/P1000610%20small.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="1500" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLdPUA4z4FN-VVhpQlb-mcDYUIdX3VnnR_mym134-UqLR9GRlfnvLJNXtduq5C9uitfMeAbt8nvSHJvUCAp7-7dwt5GR04iTcxfPdlWMk95EcoQI6aAHAigGEuGd-8fY_t4LB5X-heEV4OBt6wxXn-HKyBbKB73sU0AW1xQn_VpwqsffKB5OohspkoDw/w276-h206/P1000610%20small.jpg" width="276" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Kiln Knoll</i><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></span></span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Furness
Vale is very much a product of the Industrial Revolution. Prior to
1794 when Mr. Gratrix opened his printworks, there was little here
apart from Yeardsley Hall and a few scattered farms. The history of
the area does however go back a little farther. If we follow the
footpath from <br /></span></span></h3><h3 style="border: medium none; break-after: auto; break-before: auto; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm; padding: 0cm; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Furness Vale, over Broadhey Hill heading towards Higher
Disley, we pass two mounds on the left, just before reaching Redmoor
Farm. This feature is known as Kiln Knoll and is marked on some older
maps as a barrow. There is some disagreement about this. The
Derbyshire Historic Environment Record (DCC) describes this as a
Bronze Age barrow, c2000 years of age. Historic England however,
suggests that it is either a medieval quarry or a lime kiln from the
period 1500 to 1750 AD. We have several members and friends who are
professional archaeologists and we sought their opinions. Their view
is that this is indeed a barrow and that it has at some time been
robbed of either treasures or of the stone that lined the tombs
leaving the hollowed out mounds seen today. Bronze Age barrows are
common, there are thousands in England. The hollow mounds left after
tomb robbing were often used for localised lime burning. This would
give an explanation for the name Kiln Knoll and for the claim that it
was a lime kiln, Without an archaeological exploration, its origin
must remain a mystery. </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">
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</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">In
sight of Kiln Knoll and just 400 metres away is Buxton Old Road, part
of the one time Roman Road between Manchester and Buxton. Most of
this route follows the familiar straight line except for the section
between Disley and Whaley Bridge. The original Roman alignment has
been largely obscured by the construction of the turnpike road in
1725.</span></span></h3>
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</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Beyond
the Roma Road and outside the area of Furness Vale is the Dipping
Stone, high up on Whaley Moor. This is a wayside or boundary cross
from the Saxon or Medieval period. Its age is uncertain but will be
between 500 and 1200 years.</span></span></h3>
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</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">From
the Roman Road, a number of tracks led down into the valley to serve
Yeardsley Hall and various farms. Until construction of Buxton Road,
now the A6 in 1804, this was the only access.</span></span></h3>
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</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Yeardsley
Hall was the ancestral home of the Jodrell family, local landowners.
The present building is of various periods but does incorporate a
number of Elizabethan features. The first mention of a hoouse on this
site is from the 13<sup>th</sup> century when the King gave two oak
trees for its repair. The house may be older but its origin is
unknown. Yeardsley Hall was partly dismantled in the 17<sup>th</sup>
century. The intention was to rebuild a grander house but this never
happened. The history of the Jodrell family has been documented and
the most detailed period was that of the Civil War.</span></span></h3>
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</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Edmund
Jodrell leaned towards the Royalist cause but refused to contribute
£40 to their war chest. When the Parliamentarians arrived at
Yeardsley in 1642, the demanded a £100 tribute but this too was
declined. As a result, Edmund was imprisoned at Stockport Castle and
later moved to “gentlemen’s quarters” at Nantwich. Eventually
he relented and was released on payment of £60 and a commitment
towards Cromwell. During his absence, Captain Zanchie (Sankey)
occupied Yeardsley Hall and billeted his troops in one of the barns.
The house was ransacked and among the goods removed were: one drum, a
musket, a suit of armour, two rapiers, two great saddles, a book, a
pair of gloves and six silver spoons. Altogether goods valued at
almost £100 had been taken, worth about £18,000 today. Jodrell was
successful in claiming compensation which was paid in full.<br /></span></span></h3>
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</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">It
is interesting that and inventory of the property was taken at about
the same time and this shows that Yeardsley Hall was already a
working farm. There was a corn barn, a hay barn, a kiln with a malt
chamber, an ox house and a calf house. There was a slaughterhouse, a
stable, a cockhouse, henhouse and duckhouse and a swinhouse. A piec
of building adjoined the cockhouse for the mewing of hawks and
keeping of spaniels. Large stone buildings remain today, converted to
homes but Yeardsley must have been a much more substantial property
in the 17<sup>th</sup> century. Mewing by the way, simply means
housing.</span></span></h3>
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</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">The
Jodrell family owned considerable lands but in later times these
were gradually sold off. The Grimshaws took a large part of the
estate when establishing themselves at Errwood Hall in the 19<sup>th</sup>
century. Further sales in the early 20<sup>th</sup> century was the
remainder of the Jodrell lands sold in lots at auction, often to the
existing tenant farmers. In 1904, the Jodrells retreated to the newly
built Taxal Lodge at Whaley Bridge and Yeardsley Hall became two
separate residences. </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">
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</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Some
of the farms have long histories. Ringstones was recorded in the 16<sup>th</sup>
century. The origin of its name is unknown. A stone circle might be
expected but has never been recorded.</span></span></h3>
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</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Diglee
is first mentioned in Jodrell deeds of 1635 although it is 1745
before there is a record of a farmhouse. The original building
replaced in the late 19<sup>th</sup> century, still stands. It is an
unusual building which clings to the hillside and combines barns,
livestock housing and family accommodation on different levels.</span></span></h3>
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</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Nearby
Broadhey Farm dates from the 17<sup>th</sup> century although only a
small stone barn remains of the original buildings. The framhouse was
high up on Broadhey Hill but mining activity lower down the valley
diverted its water supply. No longer sustainable, a new farmhouse was
built at a lower level in 1870. The large stone barns alongside have
now been converted to housing.</span></span></h3>
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</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">The
nearest farm to Yeardsley Hall was Brownhough, pronounced “Brannock”.
Another 17<sup>th</sup> century farm, it’s interesting to see how
its name has been corrupted over time. There are references in 1611
to The Browne Hough and to Brannough; Brounough in 1620 and at other
times to Brown Oak and Bran Oak.</span></span></h3>
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</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">At
the northern end of the village is Carr Farm. This was recorded ass
early as 1583. The name incidentally is Old English Kjarr meaning a
brushwood marsh. It is situated alongside the River Goyt. Tragedy
struck in 1663 when the family was struck down by the plague: “J<i>oan,
wife of Nicholas Hadfield of Carr in Disley was buried on 2</i><sup><i>nd</i></sup><i>
June. Nicholas of Carr in Disley was buried on the 8</i><sup><i>th</i></sup><i>.
Nicholas Hadfield son of Nicholas Hadfield last buried was buried on
the 13</i><sup><i>th</i></sup>” Carr Farm found a little fame
during World War I when two escaped German prisoners were found
hiding on the farm.</span></span></h3>
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</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Within
the Jodrell estate, the coal mine at Furness Clough was the longest
worked in the Cheshire Coalfield. There is evidence of mining as
early asa the mid 17<sup>th</sup> century. A cache of gold was found
in an outbuilding at Yeardsley Hall, hidden by one of the estate
workers. It had been stolen from the mine. It was of course, iron
pyrites or fool’s gold and worthless. Roger Jodrell declined to
take any action against his employee saying that his “crime” was
insignificant.</span></span></h3>
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</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">The
area of Furness Clough makes an interesting study of industrial
history. The mine wasn’t worked consistently until 1804 when the
first lease was signed</span></span></h3>
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</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Throughout
the 18<sup>th</sup> century, an iron furnace was worked. This was on
Jodrell land. We don’t know the precise location but it was
probably just to the rear of the present day War Memorial. Small
local furnaces or bloomers were common throughout Britain at the time
and had been since Roman times. These were usually small, no more
than about 1½ metres high and supplied the needs of their locality.
That at Furness Vale was probably much larger as “Jodrell Pig”
as its output was known was supplied to foundries in South Yorkshire
and the East Midlands. The iron ore was probably extracted from
within the coal mine which would have also produced a ready supply of
fuel to fire the furnace. </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">
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</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">It
was this furnace that gave the village its name. “Furnace” or
“The Furnace” appears on early maps and the last record of its
usage was in 1842. The name “Furness Vale” appears to have been
gradually adopted from about 1810.<br /></span></span></h3><h3 style="border: medium none; break-after: auto; break-before: auto; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm; padding: 0cm; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">The
names of the first lessees of the mine are not known although by 1830
it was being worked by Mr Boothman of Bothams Hall, The underground
workings were laid with 19 inch gauge tracks and these were extended
down to a wharf on the newly opened Peak Forest Canal where coal was
transferred to narrowboats for shipment, probably to the limekilns at
Bugsworth This tramway was operating as early as 1808 and passed
beneath the newly constructed Buxton Road Turnpike through a tunnel.</span></span></h3>
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</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">A
limekiln was also worked during the 19<sup>th</sup> century although
little is known of this, not even its location although it was
possibly on the site of the earlier iron furnace.</span></span></h3>
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</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">The
colliery was also owned for a period by Levi and Elijah Hall, who
operated a number of mines in this area. In 1890 in conjunction with
a partner called Hurley, a brick and tile works was founded. This was
offered for sale in 1904 and eventually Mr R. E. Knowles purchased
both brickyard and mine.</span></span></h3>
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</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Like
the furnace beforehand, the brickyard was largely self sufficient for
a large quantity of fireclay was found between the coal seams.
Knowles specialised in firebricks and firebacks. Demand for coal
declined, especially as the lime kilns at Bugsworth fell out of use
so the tramway to the canal was diverted to a new exchange siding on
the railway and mechanised with a cable haulage system. This allowed
for the dispatch of finished goods by rail. </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">
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</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">The
mine closed in 1963 by which time much of the coal had been worked
out and it needed to be constantly pumped to keep water at bay. The
brickyard continued to operate using imported raw materials and only
ceased operation about ten years ago. </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">
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</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Furness
Clough wasn’t the only coal mine. Beard and Bugsworth Colliery,
usually known as Lady Pit was the largest. It was actually in
Buxworth although its offices were in the village. Operated by Levi
and Elijah Hall, it closed in 1903 when it had been largely worked
out. All that remains today is a large ventilation shaft at the end
of Dolly Lane. </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">
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</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">There
were two mines at Bank End. One of these was accessed by a number of
shafts just north of St.John’s Church. There was an incident just a
few years ago when a digger, excavating a garden, nearly fell into
one of the shafts. It was safely capped by the Coal Authority. The
other mine was farther north, alongside the canal. A small local
working was at one time marked by an engine house on the canal bank. </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">
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</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">The
other local mine was at Ringstones, close to the farm of the same
name. There were two vertical shafts linked by a tramway and coal was
transported down to Bridgemont by a continuous cable, perhaps an
aerial ropeway. There is a stone tower in Ringstones Clough, a relic
of this system. The mine closed in 1898 and the equipment sold off.
The capped main shaft may still be seen in the middle of the present
day caravan site</span></span></h3><h3 style="border: medium none; break-after: auto; break-before: auto; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm; padding: 0cm; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Furness
Vale had two stone quarries which provided the building materials for
construction of the village. The large one at Bank End was in two
parts but had closed by 1930. The other at the southern end of the
village continued to operate until the 1960s. It must have also
supplied stone for use farther afield as it had two canal wharves,
both linked by tunnel beneath the road and railway</span></span></h3><h3 style="border: medium none; break-after: auto; break-before: auto; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm; padding: 0cm; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">The
other major industry in Furness Vale was the Printworks. This was
founded by Samuel Gratrix in 1794. We don’t know why he chose what
was a then a very isolated location without a readily available
labour force. It was however, alongside the River Goyt so it had a
good water supply and the Peak Forest Canal was under construction.
This opened two years later and provided transport between the
Printworks and Manchester. Poor road access ceased to be a problem
with the opening of the turnpike in 1804. Gratrix built a row of
workers houses facing the new canal and within a few minutes walk of
his works. It was his enterprise that was the catalyst for the
growth of the village.</span></span></h3><h3 style="border: medium none; break-after: auto; break-before: auto; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm; padding: 0cm; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">The
Peak Forest Canal gained its Act of Parliament in 1792 and
construction began immediately. The work was carried out by the
manual labour of teams of itinerant “navvies” and the waterway
opened just four years later. Construction of the locks at Marple
took a little longer but temporary rail tracks allowed for through
traffic to commence. Furness Vale had direct transport to Manchester.
Much of the canal’s traffic was from the lime kilns at Bugsworth
and coal to supply them. At its peak 40 boats a day passed through
Furness Vale. The canal also carried general goods, especially prior
to the opening of the railway and for a year or two a passenger
service between Dukinfield and Whaley Bridge.</span></span></h3>
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Manchester and Buxton Turnpike was constructed in 1725 but between
Disley and Whaley Bridge presented a long climb over Whaley Moor.
This was a challenge for the developing stage coach services and in
1804, a new route following a level contour opened. Passing through
Furness Vale, this opened up the new community to the outside world.
The village developed quickly as houses and shops were built
alongside the new road together with the Soldier Dick public house
which opened in 1805. The pub wasn’t a coaching house but it was a
point where stage coaches would pick up and set down passengers. Not
many of the 15 daily services would call here however, for the fares
were well beyond the means of all but a few residents.</span></span></h3><h3 style="border: medium none; break-after: auto; break-before: auto; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm; padding: 0cm; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Another
link was established in 1731 when the Thornsett Turnpike Trust built
a new road between New Mills and Furness Vale. This largely followed
Marsh Lane, an ancient route which continued towards Bugsworth. This
was extended to cross the River Goyt and followed the route that
eventually became known as Station Road.</span></span></h3><h3 style="border: medium none; break-after: auto; break-before: auto; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm; padding: 0cm; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">The
railway opened in 1857 and like the canal beforehand, was built by
manual labour in only four years. The station never had goods
facilities, the later siding being for the sole use of the Brickyard.</span></span></h3><h3 style="border: medium none; break-after: auto; break-before: auto; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm; padding: 0cm; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">As
the village grew, so too did the businesses that served its
population. Most people worked in the locality or at least within
walking distance and all of their everyday needs were met by local
tradesmen. It was normal for communities such as this to be virtually
self sufficient, with only such items as furniture or clothing having
to be sought elsewhere. We know of thirty addresses that at one time
or another have been shops. A number of shops supplied food
including the village’s own co-operative Society. In addition we
had blacksmiths, drapers, hairdressers, ironmongers, toyshop, a
cobbler, tailor, newsagent and a cycle maker; even a yeast merchant.
There was a cafe, a bank, post office and a doctor’s surgery and of
course, a fish and chip shop. Three pubs refreshed the villagers.
All three were unique in their own right but one in particular was
unusual. The Traveller’s Call had a second name ; The Jolly Sailor
and both seemed to be in official use at the same time. This was a
small beerhouse next to the canal bridge built in 1839 by Joseph Wild
of Disley. The building also included a shop, and a cottage and an
engraving shop above. In 1864, it was bought by Joseph Holt of
Cheetham Hill. Now a well known Manchester brewery, Holt’s only
owned 20 houses at the time and it’s surprising to find such a
remote outpost. Perhaps the beer was transported by canal. The
licensing Act of 1904 was an attempt by the Government to reduce the
number of beerhouses and pubs (and drunkeness). It was often known
as the Compensation Act as licensees were compensated for loss of
livelihood. In 1908 magistrates refused to renew the license of the
Traveller’s Call on the grounds that it was a disorderly house.
This was a common ploy and the pub closed. The then owner, Mrs
Roberts continued to live there until it was sold in 1922 to Mrs
Wharmby who re-opened it as a greengrocery business.</span></span></h3><h3 style="border: medium none; break-after: auto; break-before: auto; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm; padding: 0cm; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZtQlMKRtBwgAgIYwBusVSnnzqfF0MhpAF8tsuMeJPewfmeQnb_YyHkr6afPta4bOX_dskrESLWL53vj2J4sXQxJSfwMde2RU-FL0JoZlt8WP24A9fu1R0W308rx4aY53kI4-Mq7kQgzsx63Xt0MyylXPvwBXtWN7MwBtkAdc-Nv90uvq1aC3wW2dGZg/s600/DCHQ001843.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="447" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZtQlMKRtBwgAgIYwBusVSnnzqfF0MhpAF8tsuMeJPewfmeQnb_YyHkr6afPta4bOX_dskrESLWL53vj2J4sXQxJSfwMde2RU-FL0JoZlt8WP24A9fu1R0W308rx4aY53kI4-Mq7kQgzsx63Xt0MyylXPvwBXtWN7MwBtkAdc-Nv90uvq1aC3wW2dGZg/s320/DCHQ001843.jpg" width="238" /></a></div><span style="font-weight: normal;">
</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">The
Soldier Dick replaced a pub at Stoneheads that lost most of its trade
when the turnpike was diverted and the license was transferred. The
name of the early inn is uncertain but it was said to have stood for
300 years. There is a legend that it was transported stone by stone
but strangely the original building still stood long afterwards.
This may have arisen because John Warren wrote in his diary that Sam
Bowers came down from the Posting House with a cart full of stone.
Mr Bowers was licensee of the Soldier Dick but not until 1850. </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">
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</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">The
origin of the Soldier Dick’s name is a well known legend which I
won’t repeat. We will probably never know how much truth there is
in the romantic story.<br /></span></span></h3>
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</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">In
1829, the Oddfellows, a mutual society and a forerunner of the
welfare state, founded the Foundation Stone of Truth Lodge in Furness
Vale. They established themselves in the top floor of the Soldier
Dick which was converted for their use. A concave dome was created
in the ceiling and housed a bell which would be rung to summon
members to meetings. A sliding hatch in the doorway allowed officers
to verify who was seeking admission and in 1840, an artist was
commissioned to paint murals on the walls. These depicted scenes of
English armies at battles of the Civil War, at Crecy and fighting
Napoleon. The Oddfellows provided benefits for its members at time
of sickness or other distress but was a very formal organisation.
Wearing sashes and other regalia, they would often march in
procession at times of Coronations, Jubilees or other occasions. At
its height, two thirds of the village population were members.
Although they were largely superseded by social welfare after the
War, they did continue to meet for a while, transferring to the
Institute in 1961. </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">
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</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">The
Soldier Dick was eventually modernised and the top floor converted to
letting bedrooms. The murals still exist, carefully covered and
conserved. We don’t know what will become of them now that the pub
has closed with planning application for conversion to apartments
outstanding.</span></span></h3><h3 style="border: medium none; break-after: auto; break-before: auto; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm; padding: 0cm; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">The
third pub, The Crossings, started life in 1868 as the Station Inn, a
two storey building incorporating a lock-up shop. It was built for
Samuel Hall, a relative of Levi and Elijah Hall, coal owners. The pub
remained in that family until 1907. It was rebuilt in the late 19<sup>th</sup>
century with a large function room added in a third floor. It became
the Station Hotel.</span></span></h3>
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</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">The
pub was offered for sale in 1920 in auction at the Macclesfield Arms.
The sale included the pub and shop. The shop was let at £14 6s per
annum with the tenant paying the rates. The 999 year lease had begin
on 29<sup>th</sup> September 1864; the ground rent was still £4 1s.
An annual payment was made to the London & North Western Railway
“for the right to light”.</span></span></h3>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">One
early licensee by the name of Jackson was grandfather of John
Jackson, the village butcher. He had a brother who also lived at the
pub. Every decent hostelry has a ghost and the Station Hotel was no
exception. The spectre was described as a hunchback, just like Mr
Jackson’s brother.</span></h3>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">Jackson
ran a “station wagon” to transport people to dances held in the
function room.</span></h3><h3 style="border: medium none; break-after: auto; break-before: auto; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm; padding: 0cm; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">The
churches played a major role in the lives of the people and in the
development of the community. In Furness Vale, there was no regular
religious activity until 1812 when Methodists started meeting in
private homes. In 1822, Mr Mellor of Diglee Farm built a row of
three cottages on Yeardsley Lane and rented one to the Methodist
congregation for £5 per year. This is now my home. At first the
Furnace Methodist Chapel had just thirteen members although this
number was to gradually grow. Besides regular worship, there was a
Sunday School and an evening class for adult education. For many
children, this was their only opportunity to learn the basics of
reading, writing and arithmetic. By 1840, the congregation had
outgrown their modest premises and the first purpose built Chapel and
Sunday School opened on Station Road. As the village population
expanded, so the chapel was twice rebuilt, the present building
dating from 1885. Sadly, the church closed in August 2002, unable to
meet legal requirements for disabled access.</span></span></h3>
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</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Meanwhile,
the Anglican Church followed a similar pattern although this was many
years later. In 1865, Mr Saxby owner of the Printworks converted a
barn at Lodge Farm for use by St. John's Mission and Sunday School.
Education played a major role in the Mission's activities and its day
school served the village until Furness Vale Board School opened in
1876. More than 100 pupils transferred from Lodge Farm as well as a
number from the Methodist school. . The Church had long desired
permanent premises and a building fund was launched. Mr Jodrell
contributed £500 as well as the land. St.John's Church opened in
March 1912. It was designed to have a tower but was modified when
funds ran short.</span></span></h3><h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">In
1929 Furness Vale and parts of Whaley Bridge were within Cheshire.
As moves were afoot to resolve the anomalies that this created, the
press enjoyed describing the situation.</span></h3><h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">The
area with a population of around 3000 was governed by two county
councils, one urban district council and two rural district
councils. There were three parish councils, two boards of
guardians and a joint parks committee. There were three separate
water supply schemes and although there was a joint sewage authority,
three councils were responsible for the actual sewers. Rates differed
between each of the four parishes and there were two assessment
authorities. There were two elementary schools but both were in
Derbyshire.</span></h3><h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"> Furness
Vale with a population of about 750 had neither its own council nor
parish. A brook divided the village between the parishes of Disley
and Yeardsley-cum-Whaley hence the public services were provided by
two authorities.</span></h3><h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"> Whaley
Bridge was also divided ecclesiastically between three parishes, two
dioceses, two archdeaconries, and two rural deaneries and also
between the provinces of Canterbury and York.</span></h3><h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">There
were two licensing authorities and pubs kept different hours on
opposite sides of the River Goyt. Whaley Bridge had two policemen,
one for each side of the river.</span></h3><h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">100
years ago Furness Vale was situated in four Parishes: Disley, Taxal,
New Mills and Glossop - and in two Dioceses: Chester and Southwell!</span></h3><h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">These
divisions resulted in the duplication of many official posts with
some officers having very light duties indeed. This farcical
situation was largely resolved when Whaley Bridge and Furness Vale
were transferred from Cheshire to Derbyshire in 1936.</span></h3>
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<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">These
boundary changes, and those of 1974 that created the Metropolitan
Counties were largely administrative. The traditional county
boundaries have never been fully abolished so although we refer to
Furness Vale as being in Derbyshire, we might still use a Cheshire
address if we wish. </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">
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</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Furness
Vale’s football club was first recorded in 1883 when they drew 1-1
in a match against Greenheys, a team from Chorlton on Medlock. They
have had many successes in their 140 year history and currently play
in the Hope Valley League. This year they are league champions and
have won two cup competitions. The club has been in existence
longer that the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle.</span></span></h3><h3 style="border: medium none; break-after: auto; break-before: auto; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm; padding: 0cm; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">James
Hastings worked at Furness Vale Printworks and was a pioneering
cyclist. In 1867 he was a founder member of the High Peak Velocipede
Club, Britain’s first cycling club. He gained fame by writing for
specialist magazines and presenting his own designs and
modifications. Members often built their own machines.</span></span></h3><h3 style="border: medium none; break-after: auto; break-before: auto; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm; padding: 0cm; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
</span><span style="color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: transparent;">Another
Printworks employee was William McBride. In 1900 he left to join the
police in London where he soon transferred to the CID. Rising to the
rank of Inspector, he was in charge of the photographic department at
Scotland Yard and became an expert in the development of
fingerprinting. McBride was also skilled in the art of disguise and
photographs show him in some very disreputable looking guises. He
retired in 1930 due to ill health from the rank of Sub Divisional
Inspector.</span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><i>The above article is the text from a presentation given to Disley Local History Society on 25th May 2023 by David Easton</i></span></h3>
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Furness Vale Local History Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06437560332965313517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076647908656706437.post-87105935666616667322023-05-19T12:07:00.004+01:002023-05-19T12:07:59.210+01:00Closure of Gnat Hole School, Buxworth<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5DDGe32PSKDdCm5ejrmgvQ3JgWB1xIGwaE79S55kXNtTCpCm082pQ4P60PTAKZd7G6-xv5Q6HDTQ-nz-QXeU1kePFnG_wprKHmyfGg9jfijIMUCabXqJl6ZR9xmAs_DfRAT5-MEmg0qVkPgindm1X4xSQg8sJYvtQxWy9be2fBHp2Mw5jZcKt5gsW3g/s689/from%20Mark%20Lomas%201.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="689" data-original-width="480" height="807" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5DDGe32PSKDdCm5ejrmgvQ3JgWB1xIGwaE79S55kXNtTCpCm082pQ4P60PTAKZd7G6-xv5Q6HDTQ-nz-QXeU1kePFnG_wprKHmyfGg9jfijIMUCabXqJl6ZR9xmAs_DfRAT5-MEmg0qVkPgindm1X4xSQg8sJYvtQxWy9be2fBHp2Mw5jZcKt5gsW3g/w563-h807/from%20Mark%20Lomas%201.jpg" width="563" /></a></div>Furness Vale Local History Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06437560332965313517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076647908656706437.post-38083012625452742062023-05-07T12:21:00.006+01:002023-05-19T18:07:02.328+01:00John Hambleton's Curio Quiz<p>Our May 2023 meeting featured John Hambleton's Curio Quiz. Members were
invited to examine various tools and implements before their purpose was
explained. We recorded part of John's presentation. Other exhibits
included a hanger for judge's wigs, a cup for collecting blackberries,
and a tool for cutting out communion wafers.</p><p>The quiz proved very popular and despite their obscurity, our members identified 19 out of the 25 items displayed. John has agreed to return to Furness Vale on 7th May next year so if you missed this event there will be a another opportunity to view another selection of curios.<br /></p>
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7GumocgLIyk" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>Furness Vale Local History Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06437560332965313517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076647908656706437.post-18761313995784700472023-03-13T16:04:00.001+00:002023-03-13T16:04:37.262+00:00Derbyshire Wildlife<p> A departure from local history at our March meeting saw Debbie Bailey present her talk about wildlife conservation in Furness Vale. </p><p>Thanks to our cameraman Hugh Wheeler for recording this video.</p><p><br /></p>
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LTIjOToAcBI" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>Furness Vale Local History Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06437560332965313517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076647908656706437.post-41615432992801917322023-03-10T10:09:00.005+00:002023-03-10T10:28:27.320+00:00Taxal Scouts<p>David Jackson, author of the recently published trilogy "Stepping into the Past" is currently writing a history of Taxal Scouts. He is still researching the subject and would really appreciate some help.</p><p>Firstly
Can anybody identify the people in the following photographs ?
</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5z22Ons5zxCZ-Ucry6ZrHeUW9PEhFYIFIsfCEcyctqr7vi3hAaLVpn3vXPGYJOK4e-jq8TcvZMeb-dy1iAd2n_2Nr_nikMdgOr9fJGwe1BxhTeoONd37Ip9jSnTYitI3mvC4pW-D-VWhpS5tWBtJChm6KNLz0p-DBGVKwqgpvA8oHdUIB05tnYwFqOg/s706/Better%20version%20of%20Group%20Council%20a.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="454" data-original-width="706" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5z22Ons5zxCZ-Ucry6ZrHeUW9PEhFYIFIsfCEcyctqr7vi3hAaLVpn3vXPGYJOK4e-jq8TcvZMeb-dy1iAd2n_2Nr_nikMdgOr9fJGwe1BxhTeoONd37Ip9jSnTYitI3mvC4pW-D-VWhpS5tWBtJChm6KNLz0p-DBGVKwqgpvA8oHdUIB05tnYwFqOg/w460-h296/Better%20version%20of%20Group%20Council%20a.jpg" width="460" /> </a>The Group Council<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5z22Ons5zxCZ-Ucry6ZrHeUW9PEhFYIFIsfCEcyctqr7vi3hAaLVpn3vXPGYJOK4e-jq8TcvZMeb-dy1iAd2n_2Nr_nikMdgOr9fJGwe1BxhTeoONd37Ip9jSnTYitI3mvC4pW-D-VWhpS5tWBtJChm6KNLz0p-DBGVKwqgpvA8oHdUIB05tnYwFqOg/s706/Better%20version%20of%20Group%20Council%20a.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"> <br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="365" data-original-width="669" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpOa2vtbWL-jLuWmn1sR5SE9x-__2p7nfsMhRHBP55EP9QlHdswZQL5ee3fGt5u58IbX-2RZWmEzuuEdMizhjbk5dVDil9fPYDZE5TIXki9RgHQb5az89yqGRkyl0cGjKie9oO5JQ0_qmhwPAZqcftuDsh32FtG_6O8nhDyTelC7aX-x1bmNB3cvx7FA/w466-h255/Line%20of%20rover%20scouts.jpg" width="466" /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A Line of Rover Scouts <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh76B81N4Wd_XPezJeHb7BphW6C9j9HZgeXpi_Yii_KNH-GA1XiIE8GSPv1AOlJOxrLbL_dbikM982tgBUbK7Y5qJOD8sZQXfpKb1OUBYvUw2406ANCxvqw7h3ZQm_rbIDQ8iW9FaHRuCEnnIaz3Da29Ov2KCTk8HoXzOxsaVWjIuoxfQawXBj9MblFEQ/s918/the%20swimmers.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="918" data-original-width="549" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh76B81N4Wd_XPezJeHb7BphW6C9j9HZgeXpi_Yii_KNH-GA1XiIE8GSPv1AOlJOxrLbL_dbikM982tgBUbK7Y5qJOD8sZQXfpKb1OUBYvUw2406ANCxvqw7h3ZQm_rbIDQ8iW9FaHRuCEnnIaz3Da29Ov2KCTk8HoXzOxsaVWjIuoxfQawXBj9MblFEQ/w261-h438/the%20swimmers.jpg" width="261" /> </a> The Bronze Medallion Winners</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">
David writes as follows:</div><div style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">What would give the book that little extra, are photos from the early
days of scout leaders G. W. Stamper, T. H. Rowbotham and his forge,
Harry and Tom Ashby, the jewellers, and William and Mrs Harvey.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </div><div style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">For the period after 1945 it would be wonderful to have photos of scout
leaders Ernest Mycock, William Hill, David Roberts. smf scouts Terry
and Tony Clarke, Frank and George Fletcher, Neil Simpson, Dereck Fife,
R. Hulme, Graham Hallam . . </div>
<div style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">
From the 1950s and 1980s the key figures are leaders William Hill , Jim
Longson, Wilf Boothby, and committee members William Sharples and son
Howard, Mrs Fielden and son Chris , Mrs Mitchell and son Norman, Mr and
Mrs Buttrill and sons Alan and Keith. Mrs
Baile, Mrs Lord and son Ricky, <span face="Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">, Dick Ritchie, Mr A Dranfield, A photo of the landowners Vic and Mrs Lomas of Shallcross would be nice too. </span></div>
<div style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">
What I do desperately need are photos of the original scout hut, built in
1927 and only demolished in the early 1990s to make way for the present
building. Presumably there are still photos around but I can't seem to
find them.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">I am looking for any material - visual or written - about this , the first half-century of the troop, i.e. 1923-1973?. Once I
get to the second half, there's a lot more visual
material and surviving leaders who can help.</div>
<div style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">
I'm pretty sure that quite a few people will have photos of great or
great-grandad in scout uniform tucked away in a drawer of an old
album. And I imagine they would like to see him "immortalised".</div>
<div style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">If the descendants still live locally, I'd love to go round and see them
on one of my visits. </div><div style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </div><div style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">David's book is sponsored by Footsteps of Whaley Bridge and any profits will be to support that organisation.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </div><div style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Initially please forward any contributions to Furness Vale History Society and we will pass them to David. Write to us at furnesshistory@gmail.com or 'phone 01663 744080 </div><div style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Alternatively call in at Footsteps in Market Street, Whaley Bridge and please leave contact details.<br /></div></div>Furness Vale Local History Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06437560332965313517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076647908656706437.post-67651918510331483102023-02-11T08:32:00.003+00:002023-02-11T08:32:52.365+00:00The High Peak Dambuster<p> This is a recording of our meeting on 7th February 2023 when Frank Pleszak presented the story of Frank Marriott, "The High Peak Dambuster". </p><p><br /></p>
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4NCG6Jz_zkY" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>Furness Vale Local History Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06437560332965313517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076647908656706437.post-26384642102683696182023-01-15T15:43:00.000+00:002023-01-15T15:43:19.001+00:00A Tour Of The Archives<p> Our latest video is based upon our March 2022 meeting when members were taken on a virtual tour from New Mills to Furness Vale via Bridgemont and Buxworth. </p><p><br /></p>
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qVSOpwypF-U" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>Furness Vale Local History Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06437560332965313517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076647908656706437.post-21610550111661589182022-12-24T07:55:00.001+00:002024-01-21T17:49:40.135+00:00The Art and Mystery of Chimney Sweeping<p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Our first meeting of the New Year proved interesting and informative. Claire Moores' story was at times amusing, at times a harrowing account of a dangerous occupation.</p><p>If you missed this meeting, you can follow the presentation in this full length video recording.<br /></p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/unfhc_2zjYs" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p>Furness Vale Local History Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06437560332965313517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076647908656706437.post-20832572154516282182022-12-24T07:39:00.002+00:002024-01-21T17:49:54.967+00:00An Evening With David Harrop<p> David Harrop of the Manchester Postal Museum was guest speaker at our meeting in December 2022. Here is a recording of his presentation:<br /></p>
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4_c9jcv_sGU" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>Furness Vale Local History Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06437560332965313517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076647908656706437.post-34106799207156969642022-11-04T12:22:00.005+00:002024-01-21T17:50:12.314+00:00Understanding Dale Mine<p> Here is a video recording of our meeting on 1st November 2022 when archaeologist Catherine Parker Heath presented a talk about the recent exploration of Dale Mine. The site is high above the picturesque Manifold Valley in North Staffordshire. Both lead and zinc were extracted during the 18th and 19th centuries.<br /></p>
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6AI5G77DiK8" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>Furness Vale Local History Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06437560332965313517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076647908656706437.post-76453016394682299922022-11-01T13:59:00.005+00:002022-11-01T13:59:49.222+00:00Buxton Road in the early 20th Century<p>A view of Buxton Road c1920, courtesy of Carol Trafford.</p><p><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto">The house at the corner of Station Road doesn't appear to
be a shop although it was by 1923 and probably earlier- Frederick Booth,
confectioner. Its believed originally to have been a blacksmiths. </span></p><p><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto">Look
at the garage - we've never seen a picture before the cars and petrol
pumps arrived. It was advertised as a garage in 1924. It's thought originally to have been a <span></span>stables
for one of the collieries. One of the houses in the Garage Row seems
to have a nameboard over the door. We have no record of any business/shop
here so that's something new that we have learned.</span></p><p><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh648C5diPIyFJVoJS373Aqu6zYZKJURvZAr3xcCfLFwnGFGicyqHMDZ0OU0kx3KnhhFrTwv9vP7CduOnIQ96bwXCDtBPXiHfI5zAhTdNmiyoBKiWUM84PSVy7syYmzfI7FT9DfDx-656qj31CqcTDpQ_MLKFEiX_X2vNFG6FLihJDHAuAK31IuzLRAmw/s2048/Pic%20from%20Carol%20Trafford%20on%20Facebook%201%20nov%202022%20%20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1494" data-original-width="2048" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh648C5diPIyFJVoJS373Aqu6zYZKJURvZAr3xcCfLFwnGFGicyqHMDZ0OU0kx3KnhhFrTwv9vP7CduOnIQ96bwXCDtBPXiHfI5zAhTdNmiyoBKiWUM84PSVy7syYmzfI7FT9DfDx-656qj31CqcTDpQ_MLKFEiX_X2vNFG6FLihJDHAuAK31IuzLRAmw/w594-h432/Pic%20from%20Carol%20Trafford%20on%20Facebook%201%20nov%202022%20%20.jpg" width="594" /></a></div><br /> <span></span><p></p>Furness Vale Local History Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06437560332965313517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076647908656706437.post-33970659321065316082022-10-30T09:10:00.005+00:002023-01-15T15:58:59.176+00:00Furness Vale in 1960. A 3D Computer Model<p>We are creating a series of 3D computer models showing how parts of the village appeared c 1960. This short tour takes us past some of the houses and shops that many people still remember. We follow the cable hauled tramway from the brickyard as it emerges from beneath Buxton Road and heads towards the exchange sidings alongside the railway line. The video will be extended as we add more buildings and features.<br /></p><p> </p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/o3Fe0LuOlJU" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>Furness Vale Local History Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06437560332965313517noreply@blogger.com0