Newton-le-Willows

the history of our local area

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Ray Allen
Yerrinbool n.s.w. Australia
Posted at Thursday, 23 April 2009 11:21 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
My Grandfather Arthur John.Holland. was born in mercer st Newton in Makerfield to a John & emma.Holland. nee Clarke. on the 23rd of july 1881.He migrated to Sydney Australia in 1924 . would like to converse with any one who may know of or possibly be related. They where saddlers by trade
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Deane Cosford
South Australia
Posted at Sunday, 12 April 2009 23:17 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
hello to everyone in Newton-le-Willows , i use to go to Selwyn Jones High School until 1975 and then moved to Ausralia and have been here ever since. if anyone knows or remembers me please get in touch ,, I know its been a long time but would like to get in touch with some of my old school friends. hope to here fron you soon
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steve matthews
doncaster
Posted at Sunday, 12 April 2009 21:42 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Hi my mum was Doris Baker, she was born in Earlstown in 1916.She lived in Sankey Street with her Father(Bill Baker) Mother (Clara)her sister(Joan) and three brothers(Jack, Charlie and Alan. Their Father(my Grandad)was employed at the Railway waggon works from about 1914 until his retirement, he was a Foreman in the waggon assembley plant. They moved to a new Detached house, my Grandad had built on Crow Lane, near the remains of the old glass works, in the late 1930"s. I know it"s a long shot, but does anyone remember the Bakers, or have any information.

Regards
Steve Matthews

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Ray Atkinson
Lowton
Posted at Friday, 10 April 2009 14:50 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Only found this site yesterday, it looks interesting. Anyone remember me!
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Peter
Manchester
Posted at Wednesday, 08 April 2009 11:54 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
used to live on Mercer street back in the late seventies in one of the miners cottages (bought for £650)them days I believe they have been demolished now.
both our children christened by Rev Meredith at St Peter's. does any one remember Rev Meredith?
it was a great place to live, if we could we would move back there tomorrow.
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Sheila illidge
manchester
Posted at Tuesday, 07 April 2009 11:51 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Hi, my mum lived at 47 Rydal Street, her name was Bessie Peake. I wonder if anyone remembers the Peake family. Their grandmother lived to be 98 and was a character very well known in Earlstown and very famed for her beautiful knitting.
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Simon Turton
newton
Posted at Sunday, 05 April 2009 14:22 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
My grandfather Harry Taylor used to play football for a local team called Wargrave Whitestar i imagine this to be about 1937 i am researching this to write a book about the team does anybody out there have any useful info they could share many thanks
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barry haynes
wigan lancs
Posted at Tuesday, 31 March 2009 15:27 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
:exiled to wigan in 1964.only found this site sun 29 mar.
what an incredible mine of information and contact possibilities.)well done steve.i,m sure i recollect a mrs dowd somewhere around viaduct st/regent st.
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barry haynes
wigan lancs
Posted at Monday, 30 March 2009 21:58 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
I lived in Hazel Grove from birth(1940)till1947 then moved to 49 Viadut St till1959.Was at District School 1945 to1951.Any body remember playing down the Dingle and fishing in the common pit.
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Brenda Thomas
Wales
Posted at Monday, 30 March 2009 14:05
Hi again to Sandra Stockwell.My sister Margaret remembers you too.She lives a few miles from me now,not in Newton anymore.She will be coming to look at this website when she can find the time!So you may hear from her yourself.
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Geoff Clough
South Africa
Posted at Friday, 13 March 2009 12:32 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
has anyone had contact with Ramsay Howard who emigrated to Aus in the late 50`s he lived in the house in the cemetrt at wargrave, his father was the caretaker there.
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Jean Meakin Straw
Hemet, California
Posted at Tuesday, 10 March 2009 01:14 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
I found your great website today and immediately saw a message from a former neighbor of mine in Sefton St whom I had not heard from in over 30 years. Have already been in contact with her. I grew up on Bank St and Sefton St. Attended the District and Secondary Modern Schools and Newton Tech. If anyone remembers me would love to hear from you.
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Lee David Lyon
Wigan
Posted at Monday, 09 March 2009 13:09 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Hi everyone,i lived in earlestown for a few years as most of my family are from there,would like to know of anybody who knows my father David J Lyon (deceased 1998), lived in Cherry Street has quite a few brothers still in the area Dennis Lyon, John Lyon, Fred Lyon who now lives in Wales, Bill Lyon plus quite a few more Joan Radcliffe (nee Lyon) my Grandma lived in Johnson Ave for years her name i believe was Margaret and granddad was named James Lyon, Great site btw keep up the good work... Biggrin
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Sandra Stockwell
Warrington
Posted at Sunday, 08 March 2009 09:26 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Hi to Brenda Thomas, thanks for remembering me. I can't quite picture you but yes I remember Margaret your sister and her friend Norma Casson who lived opposite in Queens Drive. Does Margaret still live in Newton if so I would love to hear from her.
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Sue
Hull
Posted at Wednesday, 04 March 2009 14:19 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Hi, we (me and my 2 sisters) used to live at Lily Avenue but moved away 1970/71 when i was 5.
My mother is Marion and my father Brian Kelly. Was looking for our old house and it looks like it has all been demolished and new houses put up. Great site :-)
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Sandra Stockwell
Warrington
Posted at Monday, 02 March 2009 10:54 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
to find Marion Maines who had a sister called Pauline. We worked together at The Vulcan in 1966/67. Also used to be friends with Andrea Jones of Wargrave road and Elaine Ashworth, anyone know where they are?
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jenny slater
sydney australia
Posted at Monday, 02 March 2009 04:45 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
I thought the site had been closed down, found it again today...........my hubby from park ave north originally
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sheila johnson
newton
Posted at Sunday, 01 March 2009 18:48 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
just got to say what a great web site must say hi to some people i have not seen for over 34years liz spedding christine mc neil and the photo christine put on of our class i rememberd some more names also would love a copy of that photo if i could name [murphy] now remember me
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julia Ronayne
kent
Posted at Tuesday, 24 February 2009 13:05 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Hi...i'm raleted to Garret Ronaye...who's autobiography is on here.....anymore Ronaynes about?
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Brenda Thomas
Wales
Posted at Saturday, 21 February 2009 10:30 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Hi to Sandra Stockwell.I recognised you on two of the District School photos.You were friends with my sister Margaret Sweetlove.We moved here in 1964.
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Brenda Thomas
Llanelli Wales
Posted at Friday, 20 February 2009 21:45 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Born and lived in N-L-W 1950-1964.Went to District school and the Grammar school.Lived in Queens Drive.Maiden name was Sweetlove.
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Chisy
Warrington
Posted at Tuesday, 17 February 2009 20:19 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Hi
Collin Holden your name rings a bell do you remember me?

Barry.
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Annie
Newton
Posted at Monday, 16 February 2009 19:20 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Great site but I am having trouble trying to register. It will not except my email address. I can not fing the info of who i need to contact.

(use the 'contact' link on the left side of the front page)
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Marie
Newton
Posted at Monday, 16 February 2009 14:45
Does anyone have any pictures of Grosvenor Gardens including birds eye views. I am trying to find the history of my home.SadSad


(Try Here 'maps.live.com' type your postcode, and select birds eye view and probably best to ask the question in the forum, where you will be able to get a better answer )
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merehouse
S. Hampshire
Posted at Sunday, 08 February 2009 17:16 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Redcliffe House, Mere Rd. in answer to young Newton girl, (rather late since her query was posted in June '06)
Before 1947 this large property belonged to the Hayes Family.
Called Redcliffe, possibly because there was red Sandstone bordering part of Newton Lake.
When I last passed the house in 2005
there was scaffolding around the house and I wondered if it might be being divided into flats.
Is "young Newton girl" ( now 4 yrs. older! ) still interested in this house and if so why?

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robert
newton le willows
Posted at Sunday, 08 February 2009 13:02 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
hello I am doing home work. can any one tell me the names of the shops on Market street 1950, starting with anakins, thanks
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Gail-Anne Whigham
La Plata, Maryland, USA
Posted at Wednesday, 04 February 2009 21:22 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Greetings from the USA! My mother was born and raised in Newton-Le-Willows in 1927. After marrying my father, an American, she later came to the States. She is in her later years and I would love to purchase a book of her home town, Newton-Le-Willows, where she grew up. Could you please tell me how I can obtain one? She would be thrilled to receive a little "homeland". Thank you.
Gail-Anne Whigham
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Sian
Newton-le-willows
Posted at Wednesday, 28 January 2009 14:32 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Hi, I would just like to say thankyou! I am doing a project on the Vulacn Foundry at college and your site has helped me so much (dont worry i havent plagerised!)! I have lived in the Vulcan Village all of my life, which is why I chose to research it. I have found out so many great things and realise what a wonderful and interseting place it really is! Thanks!
Sian Lewis x
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Ryan Cliffe
Newton-Le-Willows
Posted at Monday, 26 January 2009 11:03 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Hi there i am writing on this message to find some information about the Cliffe family and there roots if anyone has any information please reply to this message thank you.
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louise heather
oxford
Posted at Friday, 23 January 2009 13:33 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
great site
iam trying to find out more about my family (peter mills born in about 1834 in newton-le-willows and married a lady named lydia i dont know her sername)thay had about six children
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Trevor Haselton
Port Mc.Neill
Posted at Friday, 16 January 2009 05:32 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Just hello from Trevor. Lovely to see old names popping up, some I know some not or maybe know. Do this once a year, great web site Steven, keep it up. Newton-le-Willows envoy to the U.N. Cheers, Trevor.
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James Ostick
Timperley
Posted at Wednesday, 14 January 2009 15:50 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
I remember in the early 50s, playing on the 'Mucky Mountains'whilst visiting my mother's brothers and cutting my foot on a broken milk bottle. There was a doctors surgery right opposite the road off the 'Mucky Mountains' and he stitched me up before I went home..Are the ;Mucky Mountains' still there???
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James Ostick
Timperley Cheshire
Posted at Tuesday, 13 January 2009 15:32 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Hi. I am trying to trace Any relatives of Tom or Peter KENNY. Peter was a hairdresser in Earle Street and Viaduct Street, in Tom Kenny lived in Brick Street. They were my mother's brothers, and I am trying to find out why my mother left home and went living with an unrelated person at a very young age. My mother was called Margaret Catherine Kenny and her father was John Leo Kenny. Any help would be appreciated

(James, You would probably be better to ask this question in the websites history forum, you will have more chance to get any answer if you do, you have to sign up as a member to post into the forum, but it is free to join. - Steven Dowd )
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Mrs Heath
Lowton
Posted at Tuesday, 13 January 2009 10:35 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Could anyone send to me details of Mere House, mere Road, Newton-le-Willows.

My mother was in service at Mere House approx 70years ago and would be interested in any photographs or details about the house and the Wallie family.
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brian connell
S.C- U.S.A
Posted at Sunday, 11 January 2009 20:22 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Steve I remember Fred Hacket,we lived around the corner from his shop in Grafton St,he was undisputed king of the basin cut,remember him well. Brian
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steven
Bolton
Posted at Saturday, 10 January 2009 20:21 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
just wondering if anyone remembers my father and grandfather fred hackett and frederick.p.hackett both from eralstown fred started the m6 bypass and frederick had a barbers shop on the market square (now an amusment arcade)he worked into his 80s and both died in 74&75
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Chris Fox McNeill
Dallas TX
Posted at Friday, 09 January 2009 01:04 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Hi Steve, I have a photo of a group of us girls at St.Mary's (Water Street). I believe it would be about 1958/59 was wondering how I could get it to you so it could be posted on the site. I don't see any pics from our old RC school and would love to see this up there.

(sent you an email: you can upload images into this sites History forum, while making a post, there is an image upload button, you will have to be a forum member to do this)
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Chris Fox McNeill
Dallas TX
Posted at Thursday, 08 January 2009 20:59 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Happy New Year to all my friends, in Newton, Earlestown and wherever you may be in this very small world.
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pamela peers
newton le willows
Posted at Tuesday, 06 January 2009 16:11 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Anyone know of the explosion on Vista Road what era and was anyone killed? Great site too.

(I will add some details about this into the websites History Forum - Steven dowd)
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Brian Connell
South Carolina USA
Posted at Saturday, 03 January 2009 21:14 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
happy new year to everyone lets hope its a peacefull and prosrerous one, especially for the young ones, yet to rule this world of ours
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Jim Spedding
Paris, Ontario Canada
Posted at Friday, 02 January 2009 03:50 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
This has been a great site to visit. I have made contact with alot of old friends and mates through this site.
Happy New Year.
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Alan Rabjohns
Swansea
Posted at Saturday, 27 December 2008 17:13 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
It's a great web-site and vety good to see so many photos of the old home. Lived at 348 Crow Lane West from 1940 till 1952 when I moved to Burtonwood. Went to Lyme St Infants, Manor School and Newton Grammar. Would love to hear from anyone from those days. On a recent visit tried to find the bloody stone but no luck: any help would be appreciated.
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June Stokes
Cheshire
Posted at Tuesday, 16 December 2008 12:40 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Hi Again,

My mum lived in Rydal Street, Lilly Avenue and also Queens Drive when she got married. She went to Wargrave and St Peters School.

She remembers Gilbert Smoulders who was a police man at the time who then married Pat Brown. If anyone knows my mum or the people mentioned please get in touch. It would make her day to get in touch with old friends. Thanks.
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June Stokes
Cheshire
Posted at Monday, 15 December 2008 09:54 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Hi Everyone,

I am writing on behalf of my mother, June Stokes. She was born and brought up in Newton-le-willows. She lived in Queens Drive and went to St Peters primary school. Her parents were Lilly and Joseph Stokes. She would love to hear from anyone that remembers her.
Thanks.
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Susan Taylor nee Lamb
Australia
Posted at Saturday, 13 December 2008 09:16 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
SmileGooday I lived in Burtonwood from 1953 till 1966 till we moved to Australia. I am looking for old friends Carol Crook, Susan Blackburn We all lived in Knights Rd, Does anyone know them? would love to find them.
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TONY DERBYSHIRE
COLWYN BAY
Posted at Monday, 08 December 2008 14:07 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
great site visited the town for the 1st time this year after finding my g/grandad and 9 siblings all worked at the viaduct works, even found his grave in the st marys churchyard wilred derbyshire was his name, does anyone know if the works had a named plate on any of the wagons it produced as i would like to accquire oneBiggrin
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liz Spedding
maryland usa
Posted at Thursday, 04 December 2008 22:58 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Love your web site made contact with people I havent spoke to in 45 years.Dave parker if you see this here is my email Melberg2 @ verizon . net
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sheila brannon
nottinghamshire
Posted at Tuesday, 02 December 2008 21:03 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
trying to trace old friends brian and leonard connell.
also marcia redding we all lived in grafton street
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June Cooper
Stamford Lincs
Posted at Sunday, 30 November 2008 17:36
I am June Cooper born in Cherry St in 1934, lived in North St until 1963. My father was bill cooper frequented The Swan and British Legion.
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thomas bartley
leigh
Posted at Sunday, 30 November 2008 11:19 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
do any of my old mates remember me lived in earle st and then in catherine way. notice a few old contacts on guest book .cliffy chissy paul graham chew brothers look forward to hearing from someone regards tommy
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