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| From Jayne Biddleston . Hello, My name is Jayne and I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed the stories that you posted about Sutton. My mum (Connie Tomlinson) grew up there in the shop on Herne Street but after I was born we moved to Canada and now I am in California. We used to go back to Sutton and visit my grandparents 3 times a year and I have wonderful memories of a lot of the places that were mentioned in the story. Places and things that I had forgotten about and I really appreciated reading it. I am researching my family tree and that is how I came upon the Knowhere web site. Thanks again Jayne Biddleston _dave@csi.com |
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From Alec Coleman
Visiting
your site as brought memories of my home town flooding back, although not from as far back as your Granddad could recall,
I am 65 this year and can remember the war and the Americans being stationed at Kings
Mill for
the duration. Another thing that springs to mind is having Gaslight in the house
and when it flickered before it died I remember my parents saying "Billy
Merrits Calling" I think he was the man who would empty the Gas meters before I was
born. Alec J. Coleman Aleccoleman0206@aol.com |
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From Jeff Wilson
Hi ..my name is Jeff Wilson,originating from Teversal and now living in Melbourne Australia.I come from a mining family,and went to school at what was stoneyford rd comprehensive school,Harry Smith was the headmaster.I remember vividly my days playing football for the school,and winning every trophy there was to win as indeed we did when just about the whole team left school i 1962 and went on to play for Teversal colts, Mac Whetton snr being the coach. I remember the local dance in the late 50s and early 60s being at the church hall on outram st,toward the new cross end.Any one from this period of time who wants to get in touch,either school friends or ex work mates,you can reach me on email cmb@hotkey.net.au any time after the 10th June 2000.I last visited Sutton in Ashfield in 1997 and witnessed many changes, I would love to hear from anyone who can tell me about life in the area now
Jeff Wilson
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From Donata Diestel-Feddersen
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From ? Parnill 21.8.2000
I
have just found your wonderful site after scouring the net for many hours
trying to find out about priestsic primary school . I was wondering if anyone
knows of any sites or if any one has any info on the school? The school is
coming up to it's 100th birthday and we would love to hear from anyone who has
any info about the school.
If you were a pupil of the school
or remember any events that happened at the school we would love to hear about
them. You can e-mail me at parnill@mceuk.net
look forward to hearing from
you all .
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From Gordon Hardy
Hi there I read with interest the account of Tec Marsh,I have been working on our Family Tree for some time and during this, I also researched S I A, where many of my ancestors resided.
I send you an attachment, raised on 'WORD'.
Hope you can open it.
It would I feel add, for your readers, a further
chapter to your excellent site.
Regards Gordon Hardy
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| From Debra Holt
I came upon your site while searching for info on the town. After
living 10 years in New York, my Husband,3 children and I are coming home. Home
was further North in Lancashire, but I am sure that we will settle
easily into our new life here. I couldn't find any modern day photos or |
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| From Jeffrey Miller
Sorry, I don't have any reminiscences of old Sutton, but I have found
that my roots are probably there. My great great grandfather, Charles
Miller, and his father, Benjamin, worked in a hosiery mill in the town.
Does anyone have any information on the existence of hosiery, or textile
mills in Sutton in the 19th century? Charles was born in about 1837 and
on his marriage certificate (of 1862) he, his father and the father of
his bride (Rebecca Brownlow) are described as 'FWK', or possibly 'FWR'.
I presume that means, Framework Knitter. |
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Barbara Adams Mansfield
I have just read your text, and seen your pictures of old Sutton, and I have thoroughly enjoyed going back in time, the presentation is excellent. I am only a young 55 year old, but I have early memories of my childhood in Sutton, I attended Croft infant and junior school which was on Hardwick Street, my father (Sam Ashton ) also attended there. I remember the old Tivoli cinema on Outram Street, it was known as the tuppenny rush, that was our weeks pocket money gone. Every week there was a cowboy film on, Hopalong Cassidy or Roy Rogers, etc. I used to shout and boo at the baddies like all the other kids. In my later years I used to go dancing to the bob hop, which was St Michael's church hall, they had a permanent dance band, I forget the name of this band, dance my legs off all night I would. There was also the hk (sic) near Welbeck Street and the Bainbridge near the market place. When I was a teenager I used to frequent Billy's milk bar on the corner of Outram street and Oates Hill. Many people will also remember the Starry Night roller skating rink on Downing Street, I regular did somersaults and back flips, not intending to, of course. My memories only go back to the late forties and
fifties, but I can remember when people had thunder boxes (outside
toilets) gas lamps in the house, the lamplighter man, the miners going
home in their pit muck to have a wash in the old tin bath in front of
the coal fire, Does anyone remember the penny emmy which ran from the
back of the Dog and Duck on Station Rd to Sutton junction, called so
because the fare was one penny. Thank you for my trip down memory lane. |
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Janet
It was a delight to find your web sight on the internet I myself are learning to use a computer at the young age of 55 it brings new meaning to your life and you are never lonely, you can always have a conservation with someone about any subject. I grew up in Sutton in Ashfield on Hardwick Lane my late father's name was Sam Ashton he was a pigeon man (you might know him, my mother's name was Elsie. Can you remember the newspaper shop on Hardwick Lane owned by Pompom Ward I have quite a few memories of old Sutton but it would take me all night to talk about them so I will take leave and if you wish speak about old Sutton another time. Yours faithfully Janet p.s. email janandmop@ntlworld.com |
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From Gordon Hardy.
Hi
It was nice to read the message from Barbara.
It certainly brings back the memories again.
Penny Emma at Sutton Junction. Trips to
Skeggy. Outside toilets. I can even remember one night
getting up in the middle of the night, when the men dressed completely
in black came to empty the bins from the toilet. My God., what a
job. Swilling and slopping about. The smell was awful!!
I danced at St Michael's, above the shjops nera the Tivvy,
when it was run by John Hayes and his wife. Also when they had
the dance studios over I think it was Hepworths on Low Street.
Can also remember , going to St Michaels Church
Hall. We were that shy, I used to dance with my mate!!
Imagine that now!!!! Two young chaps dancing together!!!!!.
Gordon Hardy
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| From Beryl & Cliff
Dear Andy and Maralyn, We enjoyed looking at Granddad Marsh's memories and recognizing things and places that we still see regularly, particularly the old town hall which is now called the Regency Ballroom. In 1972 ish, it was reopened by John and Molly Buxton but for the past few years, David and Jayne Harwood have continued teaching dancing there.
In reply to the query about the newsagent called Ward
on Hardwick Lane, we know his daughter Audrey because we see her
regularly at the Regency Ballroom. She has a sister Joan who only
recently relinquished ownership of the news agency. Best wishes to all
of you for 2001 from Beryl and Cliff.
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| From Cres Rowland
My four sisters were all bought up in
Sutton in Ashfield. so I forwarded your story to the one who is still
alive, now living in Australia. I have a Death
notice in the local paper of my Granddad. in it he started work at the
age of 9 years at the pit. he was born in Forest Side . My Father and
his brother Joseph and Frank Stringfellow were two well known
footballers at that time and played for Ilkeston Sheffield Wednesday
Portsmouth and Heart of Midlothian . Joe was for several seasons the
best forward that Sutton Junction FC ever had played on the Hardwick
Lane ground Jackie Butler also played Half Back for Sutton
(he was my Dads older brother and for some reason took his Mothers Sir
name.)
I really enjoyed your
Grandfathers story as I am doing my Families History.. Wish more
people could do this.
Thank you very much. Crescent
Nee Stringfellow. anyone still in the area with this name I would love
to hear from you.
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From Ann Brewster (nee Benson) 2.1.2001
On New Years Eve 2000 I visited your site
"I remember Sutton-in Ashfield" about your Granddads
memories of his youth. My childhood was spent in Mansfield but I
really enjoyed reading his story. I then went on to read his
Biography and imagine my surprise when I read Tec Marsh, I instantly
knew who he was because as a child I always knew him as Uncle Tec.
His first wife Mabel was my mothers eldest sister. The following
morning out came all the family photo's which originally belonged to
my parents Ethel and Lesley Benson. I have several Photo's of
your Granddad one of which is of him carrying me whilst walking with
my Father. Another one is of your Granddad and Grandmother Mabel,
their daughter Mabel and my parents with me sitting on my fathers lap
on a beach. There are also several more which I would be happy
to forward on to you. My Grandparents Jane and Albert Booth lived on
Derby Road in Mansfield and I remember my parents telling me that I
was born at Tec and Mabel's house, in fact I have still got my
National Registration Card with 60 Derby Street written on it. I
remember your Granddad as a lovely man with a wicked cheeky sense of
humour.
I remember you all, Maralyn, Rosalind,
Hilary, Robert and Gary and I would love to hear from you.
Ann
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From Janice Bather.
janice.bather@ntlworld.comHave seen your website and was very interested in it. Partly because I am a resident of Sutton myself and have been for all of my life I am now 51.I have many memories of old Sutton mainly of the Idlewells area before it was re developed.If you are interested in publishing any of my thoughts on the website please let me know I would love to be involved in this project (Website) I would be interested to know if anyone has any memories of Market Street and or Brook Street, hope to hear from you Yours sincerly, Janice Bather nee Frogson
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| From Justin Parker
Hi was browsing on the net when I came across your web site about old Sutton and Hector Marsh, and I have to say that I enjoyed seeing pictures of uncle Tec because my granddad is Albert Booth the brother of his first wife Mabel, and my granddad and gran who was called Peg lived at 62 Derby Street until they died, and I can still remember uncle Tec and auntie Win living next door when I was around eight or nine. Also I can remember Harry and Mabel coming to see my grandparents. My grandparents Albert and Peg had three children Doreen, Albert and Doris, Doreen Booth who is now Cartledge used to spend many a time playing the piano with uncle Tec when she was younger over fifty years ago. I have to say that the last picture of Tec on the web page brought back a lot of memories because that's how I can remember him. Thanks. |
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| From Bill North
I happened across your web site
I am surprised by all the references to my old home town. I was born in
Sutton-in-Ashfield in 1933. I emigrated to Canada in 1956. Now I live
six months there and six months in Florida. I attended at Station Rd,
left at 14 worked at Huthwaite Pit later at Bentinck. Then I took |
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| From Dick
Makepool
I haven't yet read
the entire story but I know a lot of places that have been mentioned.
Such as the "Newcastle Arms", I just walked past there about
an hour ago! I'm 18 and although I
know Sutton has been here for about 400 years you never think of all the
buildings being so old. It is personal accounts of times long past which
interest me most because u are able to compare it to your own life.
Anyway I just wanted to say thanks to the people who put the site up as
it gave me a view of my home town I would never have seen otherwise. |
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From Darren Moore
Hello my name is Darren Moore and I currently live in Sutton-In-Ashfield, Notts.
I recently came across your website about my
town and your grandfather!
I was interested in the picture of the old
Lamas school as I live quite nearby now, and the pictures of the old
Low Street were nice to look at. Again I live only 5 minutes from Low
Street.
Anyway great site just thought I would give you
a mail.
Cheers Darren.
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| From Pat Morgan
Thanks for Grandad Marshes memories, they were a delight to read. This prompted me to produce the following, I hope it may be of interest to you for adding to the site....... |
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From C Nuttall
am doing some research on my mothers childhood so I thought I could start with her birth certificate.
My mother Lydia Matilda CLEMERSON was born
on 25th October 1905 at 32 Sherwood Road, Sutton in Ashfield.
Her parents were Henry Clemerson
(Life Insurance Agent) and Alice Clemerson nee Stevens.
The birth was registered on 23 Nov
1905 Register No 4/7 Book 70, the registrar was Tom T Charlton.
My mother died back in 1988.
I would appreciate it if you could put
this entry in your comments section. Any information on this
road during the early 1900s maybe useful.
Thanks.
C Nuttal Hampshire
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| From Alex & Cres Rowland
I would just like to thank
you for printing my story, through it I have made contact with cousins
I never knew I had.
Crescent nee Stringfellow
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| From Paul
Harvey
Hi, My
name is Paul Harvey, I came across your page while researching my
mothers side of the family who all come from the Sutton, Huthwaite
area. I must say how much I enjoyed the read and viewing the old
photos. My great
great
grandfather William George
Reeves was born in Market Street Sutton in 1884 to a lady by the name
of Sarah Reeves on the birth certificate there was no father. I have
recently come across his marriage certificate and on it he as used the
name George William Adlington
Reeves. It appears that the Adlington family from station road
Huthwaite brought him up. He married Emma Smith from Swan Street.
George was a miner who later went on to play professional football for
Barnsley, Aston Villa, Bradford and Blackpool. I would very much like
to hear from anyone who knows of the Adlingtons or the Smiths. Or any
story about the Reeves, I
have made a little web site about his football career http://homepage.ntlworld.com/paul.harvey3/index.html Thanks
Paul |
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From Dylan Radford
Hi
I've created a website about a Record Shop
called Syd Booth's, that was in Sutton in Ashfield, about 25
years ago. This site is likely to be of interest to the 30 and
40 somethings, and I would be grateful if you would put a link
for it on the Sutton in Ashfield pages of your website.
Dylan Radford dylan.r@ntlworld.com
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From Frank
Dear Sir, I have been looking at your web site and others on sutton in ashfield and can't find what i'm looking for. I wonder if you could help, theres a photo that i would dearley love to find. It's aphoto of sutton junction but must incorporate a road sign which i believe was around in the 1950s or 60s, is there anybody out there who could possibley help? Yours Greatfully, A.
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From Kelly Boutcher
I found your site whilst browsing and have been reminded of so much of my childhood on holiday at my Gran's in Sutton.
My parents were both born there,I will start with my Dad's
family.His name was Ernest,ErnieHayes,born in 1912.He had a brother
Os, who was blind from birth but played the piano in public houses
in Sutton,Uncle Os was married to Doris who I seem to remember sang
with him as he played.They had no children and both died in the 70s
I believe.There were two sisters also who died in infancy.My
Grandparents were Lucy, maiden name Fletcher and Isaac.They lived at
16 Young Crescent,that is the only place that I remember them living
but as I was born in 1947 they must have lived in several homes
before that.My Gran's brother,Charlie also lived with them,he was
known as Waggots and walked home from"" the junction
"" after work but I don't remember where work was.He was a
lovely cheery sort of chap and used to go to bed in a nightshirt and
a nightcap with a bobble on,a bit like wee willi winky.My Grandad
was tall and wore the silkscarf and flat cap of the day just
like every o ther old chap did.He was ill alot and died about
1960.Lucy was the nicest Gran you could ever have, she spoilt me to
bits when we went there to see her.She was very small and chubby,she
wore her hair in a little bun .She had a hard life and I was
heartbroken when we had to go home,we would both be crying as the
family drove off .We used to go to see her and Uncle Charlie about
three times a year when I was little and I loved Sutton.
My Mother's family now,Mum's name is Kate,maiden name Hardstaff.Her
parents were Harry and Nellie or Nel,really Ellen Bowskill, when Mum
was small they lived at The Old Mill in Sutton,I seem to remember
walking down The Sheepwash and on to get to it but I could easily be
mistaken after all these years.Anyway Mum had a brother Fred and a
sister Elsie,both younger than her and happily all still with us.
My Dad went to work in Hertfordshire and Mum followed him and
also found work,they were not married then ,they got married in 1935
at Baldock Church .As there was not much work in Sutton Mum's family
all came to live and work in Baldock.Kayser Bondor was taking on
lots of people from Mansfield and Sutton so there were lots of
friends around them.
My Mum's family were related to the Cook's who had a hosiery factory
in the area and also a sweetshop I think.She was delighted to see so
much about Sutton and read all the other memories of Sutton folk so
if anyone has more I would love to hear them and take them for her
to see.
My Dad died in 1968 and after about ten years Mum married again and
went to live in Sheringham ,Norfolk,where she still lives very
happily at almost 90 years of age.Her dear husband Don Jardine sadly
died 8 years ago but they had 18 very happy years together.
I am the youngest child of Ernie and Kate, or Kit, as Mum used to be
called.I have two brothers,Roger who still lives in Baldock,
he has three children and is now a Grandad of two lovely little
girls.Second brother is Goff who lives in Devon and has one son.
I was born just after the war in 1947. I'm Susan ,I have two grown
up children and one Grandaughter with another expected later in the
year.
It was strange to hear of Carsic Lane? Priestic Road The Lammas,
Eastfield Side etc, all names my Mum talks of often so if anyone can
add bits she will be thrilled.
Hope to hear old Sutton news soon,best wishes ,Kate's daughter.
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| From Paul Wooding
Could you please help me to find
information on a playing field on Priestsic Road formaly known
Priestsic Lane. I would love to find out, if the field was given to
the people of Sutton-in-Ashfield by the Duke of Portland . I was born on
Priestsic Road I would love any information you could pass on to me
regarding Priestsic Road , the field known to us kids as the reck, and
Priestic school.
THANKYOU
LORRAINE BUCKLEY WOODING
102 LEAMINGTON DRIVE
SUTTON-IN-ASHFIELD
NOTTS
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| From Susan
Emmerson
I left sutton-in-ashfield in 1982 and live in Chesterfield, starting to research my family believe my great-grandmother Angelina Bramley lived around the area in the story she later married someone Smith, she then moved to Howard street her son Edmund Bramley Smith lived on Michaels street and married Frances Jones they later lived on Stuart street, my grandfather was a stoker and I believe at one time a bookies runner what ever that may be, I used to love our walks on the "Lawn" if anyone as any information about any of these or my grandparents Jim & Irene Denby of Pepper street, and originally was at "Hamilton Cottage" just off sutton junction my grandfather owned his own milk round and later served a long career as a deputy at Teversal colliery
Many thanks
Susan Emmerson
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| From Sue Summerfield.
Does anyone remember the Hardstaffs, Bowskills or Hayes families. My
Grandad Harry Hardstaff married Ellen, "Nellie" Bowskill about
1912.They lived at The Old Mill, near The Sheepwash,I think.They had
three children, Kitty, my Mum, Fred and Elsie.They are all still with us
and have lived in Hertfordshire for many years. They all moved to
Baldock to work in the hosiery factory there. My Mum married Ernie
Hayes,son of Lucy .and Isaac.I used to visit my Grandparents in Young
Crescent, Sutton and have very fond memories of my Gran. My Dad
had a brother Oz, who lost his sight at birth but played the piano in
pubs. My Mums relations owned a hosiery company at one time too. So if
any of these memories of mine mean something to you it would be great to
pass yours on to my Mum who is still very fit and well. Hope to hear or
see more news soon, Sue in Cambs. suesummerfield@tiscali.co.uk |
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Andrew Wain Dear Marylyn and David, I am Jack, your mother's cousin and you may know that last week a few of us went to Kelham fora lunch organised by Isobel Turner. I mentioned to your Mum that among the many family photos I have,some of them from my own mother's collection (I even have some of you as a baby 7 weeks old and others when you look about 5) is one of my delayed 21st birthday party at New Cross Sutton which have your grandfather and Uncle Brit and Aunty Evelyn (Rainworth) on. Your Mum thought you may like a copy. I am sending it as attachment. Left to Rt: Helena Wain, Mavis Wain,Uncle Brit,Aunt Evelyn,Uncle Tec,Uncle Herbert Mumford, John Geo Wain and Lizzie Wain (my grandparents) If you are interested in any more let me know. jakandywain@tiscali.co.uk |
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What a lovely site! My grandfather Edwin
Jephson was born in Sutton in 1868 in Smedley's End and was the
first of his clan to move away. He was apprenticed as a printer and
moved to the Midlands, and later further south. I have been researching
the Jephsons for four years and have found many interlinks and cousins
alive today. I also visited the place and found landmarks and got a lot
of help from the library. This site and the addition have added a great
deal to the settings and I shall print much off and add to my file.
Thank you so much. If anyone could add to my existing knowledge and
quite large family tree (drawn on GenesUnited) I should be delighted to
hear from you.
c.j.lay
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My ancestors lived by and worked at Addington's Mill at Sutton Junction . John and Elizabeth (nee Mason) Berridge with children John, Ann, Cyril, Martha (Pat), Frank and Cyril. Cyril lived at 2 Kirkby Folly Road until his death in 1971. If anyone has any information or reminiscences I would be most grateful. Linda Linda Catchpole, 60 Gainsborough Milborne Port Sherborne Dorset DT9 5BB 01963 250040 07947 550 803
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ive just come accross your site as ive been browsing and
it was great to
read some of the comments even one from my own Grandad A J Coleman. I
still
live in Sutton-in-Ashfield and i love it here my dad (paul coleman)
originates from Sutton but moved away with my mum (mary newton) with the
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