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Hello, looking for Diane or Carol Sanderson, Daughters of George Sanderson and Edith McLachlan. They lived on Sugar Lane in Knowsley Village until at least the 90's. Thankyou. Rob McLachlan.
Robert McLachlan <robthedentist@btinternet.com>
Lowton,Warrington,UK,Fri 22nd Aug 2008 , 09:52:05 pm

Hello, I am trying to trace Carol or Diane daughters of George Sanderson and Edith Mclachlan. Edith born about 1916. They apparently lived on Sugar Lane in Knowsley until at least the 1990's. Please get in touch as I have hit a wall with the old family history! Thankyou. Rob McLachlan.
Robert McLachlan <robthedentist@btinternet.com>
Lowton,Warrington,UK,Fri 22nd Aug 2008 , 09:09:02 pm

Hi,
Looking for Lawrence Gordon born 1930 West Derby & Eric Gordon 1931 Prescot, Sons of my Late Great Aunt Martha Saunders and William J Gordon, at one time they lived St Helens Rd St Helens.
Many thanks Mavis
Mavis Heaps <mavisheaps@btinternet.com>
Rainhill,Merseyside,Thu 21st Aug 2008 , 08:19:33 am

I am organising a Malvern school reunion to celebrate the book launch of MALVERN MEMORIES. The event will be taking place at the Huyton Suite on Friday,24th October. For tickets (£5) or further information please contact me at mark_campbell@live.co.uk
mark <mark_campbell@live.co.uk>
Tue 19th Aug 2008 , 05:34:37 pm

Hi, Great site I check it every week, found many contacts for my Family History research, but need to update my email which is mavisheaps@btinternet.com
Look forward to further contacts.

Mavis Heaps <mavisheaps@btinternet.com>
Rainhill, Merseyside,Wed 13th Aug 2008 , 06:43:54 pm
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To Helen Canavan married name Gaynor looking for Susan Mather i have e-mailed you but they get returned i am Ricky Susan's Brother if you e-mail me i can give you her Phone No, Ricky,
Richard Mather <rickymather@hotmail.com>
Prescot,Merseyside,England,Tue 12th Aug 2008 , 03:25:22 pm

Hello, I am from Prescot and from the Downey family. Does anyone have any info about my grandfather Patrick Downey Married to Louie. Patrick died at the age of 47 around 30 years ago. Nick named Paddy seemed to be a character in the pubs in Prescot. Very invovled in the darts at the Crown pub. He had 4 children the eldest being my dad Michael, Elsie, Patrick and Patricia. He worked athe BICC. My grandfather died when i was about 7 and would just like to find out abit more about what he was like and if anyone has any photos of him.Thanks for your time.
Barbara Smith <sbsmith789@aol.com>
St.Helens,merseyside,england,Mon 11th Aug 2008 , 03:04:38 pm

hello Alan Haddock,
Did you live in Elm St? Or Derby St? Your about the same age as my mum and Dad.We lived in #5 Elm St
anne <sosaysyou@aol.com>
Sun 10th Aug 2008 , 12:31:34 pm

Knowsley Historical Society's most recent publication - Knowsley Village and it People is available for £5 plus Postage and Packing.
A previous book Knowsley Lane - A Walk Back in time is also still available for £2.50 plus Postage and Packing.
Knowsley Historical Society meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month in Knowsley Village Hall, new members and visitors are always welcome.
For further details please contact Sandra Drakefield nee hewitt.
Sandra Drakefield nee Hewitt <knowsley.sandra@blueyonder.co.>
Liverpool,Sat 09th Aug 2008 , 05:11:24 pm

trying to find relations of my dad is chris walls lived in princes drive page moss his dad lived in wimbourn close with his 4 sisters his dads name walter his mum christina madin name hall he went to st dominics school he lived with his nin email if you now him
julie walls <j_wallsy@yahoo.co.uk>
merseyside,prescot,england,Sat 09th Aug 2008 , 07:55:24 am

hi my name is elizabeth but people call me ann im looking for a lady by the name of francis glover who was a friend of my mother alice morgan {nee) crellin in the 1950s they both lived in kensington the last time i recall meeting her i was around 8 or 9 years of age the reason im looking for her is to see if she has any photos of alice {my mother}as all photos were destroyed in a fire in the 60s shortly before she passed away if anyone can help me in anyway please dont hesitate to contact me on my grandaughters hotmail thanks and best wishes from kirkby xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
elizabeth ann morgan <xxalicexxbbexx@hotmail.com>
liverpool,lancs,england,Fri 08th Aug 2008 , 05:23:21 pm

Born in Prescot Mines Ave.(The Alps)
Whiston Secondary Modern 1947-1952
Like to hear from people I knew or knew me:Or Gillian Heaps (Nee Carrier)
Bob Heaps <robert.heaps@btinternet.con>
Prescot,Merseyside,England,Tue 05th Aug 2008 , 08:35:40 pm

Hi just joined this web site interested if anybody remembers me from Huyton Quarry in the 40s 50s &60s
I am 75 years old today
Allan Haddock <alan-marjorie@hotmail.com>
Liverpool,Lancashire,England,Sun 03rd Aug 2008 , 08:10:49 pm

I am trying to obtain info of my maternal grandparents.My mothers name was Dora Hand and she together with her siblings were placed in what I believe to possibly be a Dr Bernardos home in Fazakerley round about 1905+-. Her sisters were Alice, Phylis, May and brother John(George??)I do not hae any information on my grandparents at all, other than they probably died of consumtion.
Angela Madine <madine@hotmail.co.uk>
Edenbridge,Kent,Uk,Sun 03rd Aug 2008 , 02:22:25 pm

hi great site found a few of my long lost friends if theres any one that would like to get in touch with me just write to my e mail address i am particularily looking for a friend from park view school i know her name is linda but cannot remember her last name if you know me i would love to hear from you
kerry condron <condron.l@merseymail.com>
liverpool,merseyside,england,Thu 31st Jul 2008 , 04:12:07 pm

nnLOKING FOR ROSS KING WHO WENT TO EYNSHAM SCHOOL 1963 TO 1971
ANTHONY JOHN BAYLIS <anton900@tiscali.co.uk>
OXFORD,ENGLAND,ENGLAND,Wed 30th Jul 2008 , 06:13:14 pm
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Anyone remember Brenda Webb, Ashbourne Crescent, I would like to contact her.
Regards,

http://www.logodesignpros.co.uk
John Petrucci <emiky2008@gmail.com>
London,uk,United Kingdom,Wed 30th Jul 2008 , 07:24:42 am
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regarding mr segar the undertaker. i do remember him through my mu the late henrietta sandringham, telling me about him, he was a very well respected man on liverpool road wich is now still a undertakers. he would let bereved people pay what they could by instalments so that there loved ones could have a decent buriel,my mum spoke highly of him, and his son james who comented about him on this guestbook would be very proud of him best regards to all of you out there doreen kennedy- barnes {nee sandringham].
doreen kennedy barnes <bill.and.doreen@merseymail.com>
liverpool,merseyside,england,Tue 29th Jul 2008 , 03:13:38 pm

I'm trying to find Alan Brown who went to St columbas in the early sixties. he lived on Almoore Road. Last knew of him Wigan area.
Bob Murdock <bobon50@aol.com>
Warrington,Tue 29th Jul 2008 , 01:22:50 pm

Hi
I am interested in Munitions Workers in WWI in Oldham that worked on the Hanley Page Project. I am looking for advice on how to find my Grandfather's wage records. Although it was a Govt project he was subcontracted to Trollope and Colls. Can anyone help?
Thanks
Donna <donnadunlop@bigpond.com.au>
Sydney,NSW,Australia,Fri 25th Jul 2008 , 12:46:33 am
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HI, Anyone remember me.does anybody have any class photographs of Sylvester infants and junior school from the 1950's love to see my school mates from more than 50 years ago.I have one...taken by the dining room at the junior school. ( Miss Bells class) willing to share photo's
Dave Eccleston <d.eccleston@hotmail.co.uk>
Liverpool,Merseyside,England,Sun 20th Jul 2008 , 10:50:20 pm
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to trace old friends from Hunssanton, Norfolkm School and from St Christophers pre 1950.
Ian E Paige <ian@waltonheights.co.uk>
Church Stretton,Shropshire,UNITED kINGDOM,Sun 20th Jul 2008 , 08:37:03 pm
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Hi, does anyone remember me.David Eccleston.I attended Sylvester Infants and Junior schools during the 50's. does anyone out there have any class photographs. I have just one, it was Miss Bells class, who later married the Headmaster Mr, Welsby...help me to look back on my childhood. I also moved on to Huyton Hey, which is now named...Knowsley Hey Arts college.Hope to hear from old school mates
Eccleston <d.eccleston@hotmail.co.uk>
Liverpool,Mersyside,England,Fri 18th Jul 2008 , 10:51:15 pm

Hello,
A very interesting site. I was born in Knowsley in 1955, have an older sister & brother also born in Knowsley in 1950 & 1946. I was born in Penryn Road, but as we moved to the other side of the country when I was young I cannot remember much. Would love to know if anyone has any photos, maps or info of Penryn Road & surrounds they would be willing to share, or anyone who lived there around the 1955 -1958. My mum was born in Liverpool. My maiden name was Wood. Thanks for any help.
Linda
k.rowley@btinternet.com
Linda Rowley <k.rowley@btinternet.com>
Redcar, Cleveland,Cleveland,England,Fri 18th Jul 2008 , 01:33:48 pm
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dad was from liverpool.grandparents lived at long lane fazakerley.my dad was john penlington but died in 1968.anyone remember him?anyone out there related to him?my name is trudy.dad died in nottingham august 5th .shot dead i am sad to say.need to find out about my dad and his family.hope someone can help me.someone out there must remember him.
trudy penlington <t.wheat2@ntlworld.com>
nottingham,england,Sun 13th Jul 2008 , 09:17:24 pm
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does anyone remember my dad john penlington who was shot dead in nottingham on 5th august 1968?dont know much about paternal side of my family but my grandparents lived on long lane fazakerley.any relatives out there?







trudy wheat <t.wheat2@ntlworld.com>
nottingham,england,Sun 13th Jul 2008 , 04:26:45 pm

i am andy o neill from page moss any one from tommy becket
andrew o neill <andyhuyton@topmail.co.uk>
liverpool,merseyside,england,Fri 11th Jul 2008 , 10:50:20 pm

Please visit the web site www.prescot-rollofhonour.info to see the stories of the men of Prescot who fell in the Great War. The initial set of casualty information has been loaded, surnames Ackers through to Byron, and the remainder will be loaded over the coming weeks.
Stephen Nulty <prescot.great.war@btinternet.c>
Prescot,Fri 11th Jul 2008 , 04:10:23 pm
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hello everyone. i remember an anne murphy who went to park view school then on to huyton secondary modern she left at the same time as me in 1955 although we were not friends i seem to find her name familiar. if she views this web site regularly she will se my entry, lower down. i am doreen sandringham {nee}. she may also remember the names of friends and teachers whom i named i would be glad to hear from her or anyone who remembers me. well i am sitting here at my computer looking out onto the rain and wishing i could move to spain or greece sooner, but will have to wait untill house prices start to get better so we can go and live in the sun. do any of you remember car lane i used to play there with my mates one time we were pea picking {pinching peas} in the farmers field there, when we got caught by a policeman he said have you been pinching peas and i said no sir, just as i said it all the peas fell out of my knicker leg where i had been stowing them, he looked and said whats them then, he had a chuckle took our names and adresses, gave us a telling of and sent us running of home was my face red. also does anyone remember slaters shop it was opposite car lane i used to have to run on a sunday to get bread for my mum at top speed running from cotsford road where i still live now or i would get a telling of if i was late back. i have many memories of roby where we used to pinch apples from the posh houses as we called them then, got caught to by some of our school teachers too.we seemed to be always doing naughty things but never anything realy bad. well best regards to everyone and anyone who knows me. doreen kennedy barnes {nee sandringham}
doreen kennedy barnes <bill.and.doreen@merseymail.com>
liverpool,merseyside,england,Wed 09th Jul 2008 , 04:19:29 pm

HI I LIVED IN LIVERPOOL RD HUYTON
1940 TO 1950. MY FATHER WAS THE LOCAL
UNDERTAKER.ANYONE REMEMBER MY FAMILY.
JIM SEGAR WALLASEY
james segar <jimdos9@msn.com>
wallasey,wirral,merseyside,Wed 09th Jul 2008 , 03:08:28 pm

Hello all,
It's been a while since I revisited the Knowsley Website (I've left a fair few messages and memories on it, going back a few years). Tonight I came across your May 13 entry about the exhibition. I was born in Knowsley (Maypole bungalow estate) in 1943. Lived at 5 Ormskirk Road. I left to live in Australia in Feb1960 and though 48 years have passed I still love to visit the site to see if I know anyone that passes through. I am still very much interested in the village and it's spreading girth; in fact my sister still lives in the village (Sugar lane).My five brothers all live very close by. My parents are now deceased.
I was wondering if any of the exhibition will be posted on the internet site and whether it will be possible to purchase the new book, "Knowsley Village and its' People". Perhaps any such information could be posted on the website as I'm sure there are many people like myself that would love share the exhibition virtually, if not in person.
Hoping this finds you well. Best regards
Allan K Hewitt.
Allan K Hewitt <norburn@optusnet.com.au>
Perth,Western Australia,Australia,Wed 09th Jul 2008 , 12:35:06 pm

I am looking to get in touch with a Mr. Peter Forshaw I believe used to live in Lordens Road, Huyton. He should be in his early 50's by now and I believe he has a daughter possibly by the name of Laura in her 20's. If any one can help me get intouch I would be extremely greatful as I would like to contact them both as soon as possible we have not been in touch for 30 years.
Anthony Winterton <anthony,winterton@fco.gov.uk>
Washington,D.C.,USA,Mon 07th Jul 2008 , 08:36:35 pm

Maureen Oboyle Nee McCormack. Is Yankee Cahill anything to do with Paul Cahill, known as Yank. He was mates with my brother, James. They went to St Laurence's junior school in the late 60's then St Kevins. Yank went back to America to live with his dad following the death of his mum, prob early 70s. He has two sisters, one named Shelley. Have been trying to contact Paul for years. Last heard he was living in Philadelphia. If so, do you have any contact details. Email address is below.
Christine Robinson <christine.hazell1@ntlworld.com>
Liverpool,Merseyside,UK,Sat 05th Jul 2008 , 12:59:54 am

Does anyone remember whatever happened to Sister Marie (Gallagher) St Gregory's School, Kirkby, I was in her classes until 1965
Carole Fryer <carole.fryer@hotmail.co.uk>
Liverpool,Fri 04th Jul 2008 , 08:46:34 pm

Remembering today, Private 35664 Frederick Stanley, 2nd Bn., Lancashire Fusiliers.

Died of Wounds 26th June 1918, aged 37.

The Stanley family lived at Eccleston Lane Ends, where Frederick was recorded in 1901 as a Teamster on a Farm.

Frederick did not see overseas service until after the beginning of 1916. By May 1918, the 2nd Battalion of the Lancashire Fusiliers was located around Bethune in the Pas De Calais. Extracts from the War Diary of the month give an indication of their activities around this time, and the number of casualties being incurred on a daily basis even though they were not involved in any major operations.

24th May – 2 Other Ranks (OR) wounded
25th May – 4 OR wounded
26th May – 2 OR wounded
27th May – 3 OR wounded
28th May – 1 OR killed, 3 OR wounded
29th May – 1 OR killed
30th May – 1 OR wounded
31st May – 1 OR killed, 2 OR wounded

It can be seen from this extract that casualties were being incurred almost on a daily basis throughout the month. It is possible that Frederick Stanley was one such casualty. His death occurred in London in June 1918, which would fit in with the usual timeframe for a soldier moving through the chain of First Aid Post, Casualty Clearing Station, Field Hospital, etc., although it is possible that he was wounded earlier.

His family chose to bring him home for burial and he rests in Prescot Churchyard

A forthcoming website will tell the story of Frederick and the 300+ other men of Prescot who fell in the Great War. Although not fully online until September, a “holding” page is now available at

www.prescot-rollofhonour.info



Researcher <prescot.great.war@btinternet.c>
Prescot,Thu 26th Jun 2008 , 11:28:02 am

I REMEMBER THE HANDS OF HALSANEAD , DONT NO MUCH ABOUT IT HOWEVER RECALL BEING TOLD THAT A LITTLE BOY HAD HES HANDS CUT OFF FOR STEALING AND IF YOU STEAL THE HANDS WOULD COME AND HAUNT YOU. THIS SCHOOL IS NOW A NURSERY AND IS NOT CONNECTED TO HALSAMEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL. IT FACES THE HORSHOE PUBLIC HOUSE
Diane Shepherd <AULlFES4LIVING@AOL.COM>
LIVERPOOL,MERSEYSIDE,ENGLAND, UK,Mon 23rd Jun 2008 , 05:13:57 pm

hello everyone, its been awhile since ive been on this website, hope everyone is staying fit & healthy. been very busy traveling & babysitting plus putting out a veggie garden. hope i hear from friends from huyton modern school, parkviews school& stockbridge lane school. left huyton modern in 1955 regards annie(murphy) buck
annie buck <littlelimey-2001us@yahoo.comno>
athens/guysville,usa,Mon 23rd Jun 2008 , 04:53:40 pm

would like to contact girls from whiston girls from 1953-56 pamela barton. barbara lyon. sylvia brooks. anita parker and any others that may remember me. pamela and l went onto Mabel Flecter College Liverpool.
pat blakemore <bipa171@hotmail.com>
brisbane,queensland,australia,Sat 21st Jun 2008 , 02:15:52 am

Hi everyone, what a great site this is full of local knowledge and photo's of Huyton Village and surronding areas. My e-mail address has changed so anyone wishing to make contact with me please disregard the previous e-mail address. Thanks, regards to all. Shirley
Shirley Silvers nee McCulloch <shirleysilvers1@btinternet.com>
Stoke on Trent,Staffordshire,England,Thu 19th Jun 2008 , 12:22:53 pm

looking for anyone related to doreen evans who married david henry. Nans name annie evans. also Paul Thomas who had a sister called margaret.lived in the prescot whiston area.Any information however,would be gratefully received.Annie Evans had a number of children steve, joey,ted, bill,dick,tommy,and george. Annies maiden name was swift, she had a sister who lived in prescot near the royal oak. many thanks
ann henry <wildedevon@lycos.com>
exeter,devon,england,Tue 17th Jun 2008 , 07:56:21 pm

my name is doreen <nee sandringham i used to go to parkview primary school then on to huyton secondary modern left school 1955 i have many happy memories of my last year at school my favourite teacher being mrs twist i remember harry leader i was terrified of him mr major was head master he was so handsom lots of us girls had a crush on him mr stone history was a good teacher, mrs sanders cookery, and domestic science, mr johnstone music was my very favourite teacher, i had such a serious crush on him. mr and mrs tattersall were also there . my school palls were jean anderson, pat allan, gladys brierly, jean wright, grace cannel,barbara jones,. i still live in the huyton erea, but hope to be moving to either spain or greece, there are lots more people i remember but too many for me to mention, please get in touch through this wonderfull site that i just stumbled onto many good wishes to any one who remembers me
doreen kennedy barnes <bill.doreen.@merseymail.com>
huyton merseyside,england,Sat 14th Jun 2008 , 04:07:30 pm
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Just revisited the site. Would love to hear from old friends from Prescot and surrounds.

Take care,
AB
Alan BURTON <hobtas@hotmail.com>
Tasmania,AUSTRALIA,Fri 13th Jun 2008 , 01:49:56 pm

Hello

I am trying to find any information on Lyme Grove Lodge or Lyme Grove Cottage in Knowlsey circa 1900 please.

It is listed as the residence of my Great Grandfather and family on the 1901 census and his first child's birth certificate.

Any information gratefully received.

Many thanks

Barb Holliday
Barb Holliday <barb.holliday23@ntlworld.com>
Ellesmere Port,Cheshire,UK,Thu 12th Jun 2008 , 12:52:51 pm
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Webmaster, this is not a real busy site with people posting thousands of messages. I don't see a problem with people posting that are looking for old friends.Sometimes they are interesting.
Phil <philinnwfla@yahoo.com>
Mary Esther/ ex Knowsley,Florida,USA,Tue 10th Jun 2008 , 12:19:47 pm
[ Webmaster replies : Sometimes they are... in fact, it would be good if more people were to share their memories, queries and knowledge about the area too...

The guestbook was always intended to act as a catalyst for discussion about Knowsley, for people to share their experiences and so on. When people post looking for old friends, I just point them towards sites that specialise in reuniting people.

It's good to see that you are reading the comments and responses -you must have some interesting memories of Knowsley yourself? ]

Would like to hear from any old school mates from Knowsley Woolfall Srns School, Stockbridge lane.
I Still wonder what you are all up to. I married a Georgie not a scouser.He is a Firefighter. Emigrated to Cansda in 1988 with our 2 sons.I still have my scouse accent though. Like they say you can take the girl out of Liverpool but you can't take Liverpool out of the girl.
Hoping to hear from anyone
Rita Hann nee Mansfield <ritahann@msn.com>
Brampton,ON,canada,Tue 10th Jun 2008 , 01:30:38 am
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i am trying to find any one who knows stanley harrison last know in the birkinhead area or maybe walasey he would be in his late 50s early 60s he had two children by the name david.joanne and was in the armed forces in 1967 aprox please if you are a member or know him please e-mail me thank you
joanne harrison <mother_of@hotmail.co.uk>
bromsgrove,uk,worcs,Sat 07th Jun 2008 , 02:37:36 pm
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Took me back to when I taught at Cantril High School. does anyone know the whereabouts of Geoff Dunn from the History Department??
Ron Ringer <ron@syntaxwriting.com.au>
Sydney,New South Wales,Australia,Mon 02nd Jun 2008 , 11:13:44 pm
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Shauna Jhappan (sisters Carol and Chanday)is my cousin. I left Liverpool years ago. I live in LA and would love to email her. Her mother is my aunt Alice and they lived in Elm Road. My mother Patricia was her mothers elder sister.
Any help to make contact would be great.
Pete.
Peter Keys <gypsyfilmcompany@yahoo.com>
Los Angeles,CA,USA,Mon 02nd Jun 2008 , 10:14:55 am
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looking for anthony (tony) john parry born september 1945 played football for hartlepool united
anthony parry <tracey.daniels403@ntlworld.com>
hartlepool,cleveland,uk,Sun 01st Jun 2008 , 11:23:27 am
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I have just come across the site in a search for my family tree. Is there anyone out there who can help has any links with WILLIAM MELLING born 1839ish and died in potico Lane Prescot 6th nov 1905(friend of Richard John Seddon NZ Prime Minister).I think he had a STONE MASONS business in RAVEN STREET. He had a brother THOMAS MELLING LINKED TO THE RAINHILL IRON WORKS.
Sandra Wright <singledash@breathemail.net>
Warrington, Cheshire,england,Sun 25th May 2008 , 04:13:26 pm

i lived in kirkby all of my life before i moved to huyton.i went to st.kevins in northwood.in around 1967 left in 1972 i think any1 who knows give me a bell be great to hear from you!!
anthony mc guinness <hayley_mcguinness83@hotmail.co>
liverpool,huyton,Sat 24th May 2008 , 11:47:29 am
[ Webmaster replies : Just a thought for those of you who want to get in touch with old school friends... why not give Friends Reunited or some of the social networking sites a try? They would be more effective than a local history website. You never know, you might find that your friends are looking for you too! ]

I am looking for Janet Kelly, who was married to Paul Kelly, Paul was a milkman and they used to live in Colwell Road off Princess Drive. Janet was my daughters god mother. That was 29 years ago. I would love to get in touch . Any info would be greatly appreciated. By the way, this site is fantastic.
Linda Connolly <linconno@yahoo.co.uk>
Whiston,Merseyside,England,Wed 21st May 2008 , 01:42:59 am

Hi,
My name is Ann Hansen used to be Molyneux. I came from Grange Park, Leslie Rd, St Helens. My Dads family came from Toll Bar, Roby Street. My Father was in the R.A.M.C and we travelled a lot during my early years. After a spell at Central Modern in St Helens we moved to Northern Ireland.
On our return we moved to Eccelston,Nr Prescot.
My mothers family went by the name of Green and were very well know in Grange Park.
I am trying to trace my Fathers family who used to live in Fingerpost, st Helens and some of them went by the family name of Wall.
Also a members of my mothers family by the name of Alan and Leslie Johnson who I think imigrated to Edmonton Canada. Their mothers family name was Kersey.

I would be happy if any one seeing this who knew me personally or knew of my family could email me.
Ann Hansen, Nee Molyneux.
Ann <sales@ppmworld.com>
lagos,Algarve,Portugal,Sun 18th May 2008 , 06:51:46 pm
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Trying to research family history. Anyone with any information on Zion Independent Methodist Church on Kemble Street, Prescot or the Beesley Family from Liverpool Road Prescot?
sue morris <sueccu@hotmail.co.uk>
England,Sat 17th May 2008 , 07:47:46 pm
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im trying to find the sons of a brian hewitt,who came from the huyton area,does anyone know of their whereabouts,they are my two half brothers
hewitt <hewitt64@bluyonder.co.uk>
liverpool,Sat 17th May 2008 , 11:17:00 am

To Celebrate The Capital of Culture in Knowsley Village, Knowsley Historical Society are presenting an Exhibition in Knowsley Village Hall on 14th June. Displays of photographs of the Earls of Derby, old villagers and those from the Maypole Bungalow Estate. Census from 1841 to 1901 will be available. A new book Knowsley Village and its People will be available, aswell as memories from residents and those whose lives have taken them thousands of miles away, playwright Willy Russell has written a piece and so has the Earl of Derby.
All will be welcome, refreshments will be available at a reasonable price.
Hope to see you there. Sandra Drakefield (Secretary)
Sandra Drakefield <knowsley.sandra@blueyonder.co.>
Liverpool,Knowsley,England,Tue 13th May 2008 , 11:52:03 pm

Anyone interested in images of Huyton past and present should check out the website www.huytontimes.co.uk ;-)
Huyton Resident <admin@huytontimes.co.uk>
Huyton,Merseyside,UK,Wed 07th May 2008 , 11:36:27 am
[ Webmaster replies : Interesting site... did I spot some photos from Knowsley's Archive Collection in there? ]

I WAS SURPRISED TO COME ACROSS A GREAT SITE I WAS BORN IN BROADWAY NORRIS GREEN BUT LIVED IN PAGE MOSS THEN DOVECOT MOST OF MY LIFE I HAVE SEEN A LOT OF CHANGES OVER THE YEARS I AM SURPRISED TO SEE HOW MANY PEOPLE EMIGRATED AND I WONDER WHAT MY LIFE WOULD HAVE BEEN LIKE IF I HAD HAD THE COURAGE TO DO THE SAME YOUR SITE IS GREAT
JOAN HIGGINS <joanhiggins@hotmail.com>
LIVERPOOL,MERSEYSIDE,ENGLAND,Tue 06th May 2008 , 11:26:29 pm

Did you go to Prescot Grammar, Prescot Girls Grammar or Prescot Comprehensive School? Then vist www.prescotian.info for a site full of nostalgia and over 2300 former pupil contact details.
Trevor Powell <prescotian@sky.com>
Kilgetty,Pembrokeshire,United Kingdom,Thu 01st May 2008 , 09:46:08 am

i left perth western australia in 1979 returned 19yrs later but left again i have two brothers tom and joe and a sister liz nye iv lost touch last place i new they were was manjurha not sure of spelling on the west coast im flying over at christmas with my daughter and would love to see all of them if anyone knows of my family email please. joe was a landscape gardner tom was in building liz accounts /MY HAVE CHANGED SO HEARS HOPING

margaret nye
glasgow
margaret madilene nye <nyemargaret98@yahoo.co.uk>
glasgow,scotland,britain,Wed 30th Apr 2008 , 12:18:40 pm
[ Webmaster replies : A reminder... this site is focussed specifically on the Knowsley area of North West England, and attracts people who have an interest in the people, places and heritage of the Borough. You may have to narrow your search to get results... ]

hi my name is jim flanders.i have a twin brother gerard.we had the nickname of kida from huyton page moss .we used to go to st aloyuisis school twig lane.now in perth wa anyone out their remember us.be good to hear from anyone back home ..
jim flanders <jflandersstone@hotmail.com>
perth,west australia,australia,Wed 30th Apr 2008 , 09:43:24 am

I attended Longview Secondary Modern School from 1939/40 and lived in Filton Road, Huyton. Love to contact past students or anyone who remembers me the walk over the river Alt past Knowsley Hall. Jacksons farm. the black woods. great memories.
Leslie Lees. Dorothy Winslow. Minnie Taylor. Evelyn Evans. does anyone remember

margaret blackwood nee Dougher < mrblackwood@bigpond.com>
Queensland,Australia,Wed 23rd Apr 2008 , 09:37:25 am

I am trying to find a Michael Swainson that my mum used to play with when my gran helped out at Knowsley Hall in approx 1937. She remembers playing with him in the playroom and outside. Michael she things would have been about 9yrs old she was about 7. If anyone can shed light on who this Michael was she would love to know. (and so would I). Any help much appreciated.
Carol Bamping
Carol Bamping <carol.bamping@pendcoll.ac.uk>
Manchester,England,Sat 19th Apr 2008 , 12:59:09 pm

hi im need help finding my greatgrandmother Harriet Foulkes, she was born on the 10th of june in West derby Walton. im also trying to find my Greatgrandfather Albert Hayworth, he was born on 18th October 1915 in west derby they were both orphanages in Fazakerley between 1915 and 1916
Rebecca <becki_dobbin@live.co.uk>
Cardiff,wales,Fri 18th Apr 2008 , 02:01:53 pm
[ Webmaster replies : Just a suggestion... the areas you are interested in are covered by Liverpool(this site is Knowsley centred) so it might be worth investigating similar Liverpool websites. Good luck in your search... ]

Grew up in Kirkby Morston Cresent Southdend, Attended St Josphes And St Kevins, Left in 1965 and in 1967 want into the army 1st Kings Regiment got out in 1977 naver came back to live in kirkby. Know living in Accrington,Clayton Le Moors. looking for any class mates from Mr davis Class,1960/61.Also looking for (Harding Aneater,) she moved to birkenhead in 1960. Maureen Lynch, Pauline Holliday, We all set togather Don't forgetthis is 1959/60/61. if this works then your site is like gold to people who never got a cumputer untill i retierd.
Ken Hargadon <ken-harg@hoymail.co.uk>
Accrington,Lancashire,Lancashire,Fri 18th Apr 2008 , 12:26:53 pm

i would like to no if you have a pitcher from the kirkby reporter about 1965 -1970 we were in the paper for the largest family in kirkby i would like 2 see it also the right up about us i would be grateful of your help in this matter we were know as the hamid family from 1 briery hey ave northwood kirkby i would like to have a copy of the phptp thank you for your help
hamid <gladyshamid@merseymail.com>
kirkby,england,liverpool,Tue 15th Apr 2008 , 05:07:55 pm
[ Webmaster replies : The Kirkby Reporter is held at Huyton Library on microfilm, covering the years 1955 - 1979. You can search through the relevant years to find the article and picture you're interested in. As the Local History Library can be quite busy, it's best to make an appointment to use one of the reader printers by contacting Huyton Library direct on 0151 443 3738 ]

Hi,
I am trying to trace family of a Henry Cahill. He would have been born between 1900 and 1920. He was a soldier in the Second World War. He was in the Lincoln area or Derbyshire area in April/May of 1940. Wonder if there is any one who can remember him. Would like to know if he married or had any children. Would love to hear from anyone who knew him.
Judy
JUDY FOX <JBudsofmay@aol.com>
SCARBOROUGH,NORTH YORKSHIRE,ENGLAND,Mon 14th Apr 2008 , 07:08:03 pm

I am trying to trace a George Haynes of Dumfries in Scotland who was in the forces world war 2.A friend of mine who was in the Land Army during that time wishes to contact him please try and find him for her she lived in the North of England.
George Haynes <dianadavies@blueyonder.co.uk>
Bristol,Avon,England,Mon 14th Apr 2008 , 02:20:09 pm

hi does anyone remember a bright light in the late sixtys shooting across the liverpool sky the head line in the liverpool echo read what was that bright light in the sky
joe williams
liverpool,Sun 13th Apr 2008 , 05:03:01 am

I am trying to trace an old friend I knew in Huyton in the fifties.
His name was Fred Carr lived in Bruton Rd.and attended Prescot Grammer School.
I believe he married the girl next door.Sounds like a cue for a song.
Fred Mckeon <fredmckeon@tiscali.co.uk>
Uttoxeter,Staffs.,UK.,Fri 11th Apr 2008 , 07:32:48 pm

Hi.
I am looking for Elizabeth Casey. She went to Mosscroft School in Huyton and left in 1984. If anyone remembers her please can you get in touch, many thanks
Rebecca Hughes (nee Harthen) <beckyhughes73@hotmail.com>
Fri 11th Apr 2008 , 12:45:13 pm

Can any body out there on guest book help me,?
I am trying to find a friend that i have lost touch with,
Her name is Jean Kain, she used to live in Longborough Road Knowsely in the Sixties,
she had brothers one Alan and one Peter
and a sister theresa.
if you can help please get in touch with me many thanks.
Norman R <ligrob@hotmail.co.uk>
London,UK,Thu 10th Apr 2008 , 09:08:25 pm

HI MY NAME IS IRFAN AND I AM SEEKING A OLD FRIEND MR.DEREK BROOK FIELD WHO WORKED IN UK COMPANY BALFOUR KILPATRICK LIT. I AM FROM PAKISTAN SO PLEASE PROVIDE ME INFORMATION ABOUT IT ON MY CELL NUMBER OR E-MAIL ADDRESS.



E-MAIL: haidershirfan@yahoo.com
DEREK BROOK FIELD <CANDOO75@HOTMAIL.COM>
DERBY,UK,UK,Wed 09th Apr 2008 , 08:31:22 am

Hello everybody,I lived in Penrhyn Road.The so called Bungalow estate.Does anyone have any photo,s or maps of the estate they would like to share with me.I would be most grateful,if you could email me a copy.Best Regards Brian Harrington.
Brian Harrington <brianh45@hotmail,co.uk>
Wed 09th Apr 2008 , 12:52:02 am

found this page while trying to find info about my old school Gonzaga comprehensive in huyton.It seems to have sunk without a trace.Does anybody remember me kathleen mcbride old friends included diane boyle, marie bowden and paula joyce.
kathleen barrett <mummybarrett@hotmail.com>
manchester,lancs,england,Mon 07th Apr 2008 , 03:42:03 pm

hi lee your dad was a popular and well loved person in the prescot area.i used to live in the longview area myself .brian was four years o lder than me but i used to have a drink with his brother if i am right called kenny on a sat lunch in the hilside pub i think you must know most of his old friends as they all still live in the prescot area.
john james lafferty <johnlaff@hotmail.co.uk>
liverpool,Fri 04th Apr 2008 , 12:21:50 am

BRIAN STOREY...Hi Im looking to see if anyone knew my father BRIAN STOREY.He grew up in the 50s & 60s in Barford Road Huyton,then after marrying my mother he lived in MoLYNUEX CLOSE PRESCOT in the 1970s.He worked in the B.I.C.C. Prescot in 1976/77,he had a tragic accident at work in december 1977 & passed away aged 32.He was popular in the Quiet Man,the Ealgle & Child,the Bath Springs & other popular pups around Huyton & Prescot.If you knew him Id love to hear from you.Thank you....Ps A great site
LEE STOREY <lee111_@hotmail.co.uk>
Liverpool,Merseyside,England,Thu 03rd Apr 2008 , 12:49:40 am

Can anyone help me find John Anderson from the yorkshire area who plays rugby for Selby. I believe he is self employed dealing in bathrooms. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Erin Sullivan <Ibelieveit22@hotmail.com>
Charlestown,MA,USA,Wed 02nd Apr 2008 , 07:27:53 pm

hi great site just stumbled on it been reading for 2 hours now i would like to trace ginger who was with my husband in malaya husband still talks about him the were both engineers ginger came from scotland also my cousins thomas henry allen cahill and frances known to me as yankee cahill
maureen oboyle nee mccormack <moandbill@aol.com>
liverpool,merseyside,england,Sun 30th Mar 2008 , 07:01:20 pm

I remember the two boys murdered in Whiston, yes one was Gary Miller and the other boy was John Greenwood hope this helps you. I live opposite to there at present it is now called Stadt Moers Park, used to be Tushies tip.
Diane Parker <mumparker66@hotmail.co.uk>
Merseyside,England,Tue 25th Mar 2008 , 12:53:56 am

Delf Cottages
Can anyone give me information re Delf (ph)Cottages Year of build.Who owned them.
I know that there was an active History Group is it still running ?and does it have 'open days'
Regards Ken Chamberlain
Ken Chamberlain <jk.chamberlain@btinternet.com>
Ipsley,Worcestershire,England,Mon 24th Mar 2008 , 11:09:30 am

i am looking for a carol liveingston i used to work for her at a ladies hair salon in kingsway huyton hair affair,i would just like to know that carol and her then partner jimmy are ok .
annemarie <gud.togo3@yahoo.co.uk>
liverpool,mersyside,kirkby,Sun 23rd Mar 2008 , 03:33:13 pm

Hello! Hello! - I went to St. Columbus School in Huyton. Have been living in the U.S. since 1980.....would really like to hear from any long lost friends out there.

Annette.
Annette Moogan nee Windle <amoogan@ch2m.com>
Irvine,Californina,U.S.A.,Fri 21st Mar 2008 , 12:12:21 am

On 21st March 1918, the German army in France launched “Operation Michael”, an offensive which they hoped would lead to the end of the war. Over the first week of the offensive, the British forces were pushed back across a broad front and incurred heavy casualties.

The following men from Prescot became casualties of the first few days of this offensive. As we reach the 90th anniversary of their sacrifice, we remember them and all others who died in the conflict, many of whom have no known grave.


21st March 1918
Pte Edward ROBBINS, 11th Bn., South Lancs Regt.
Son of Henry and Harriett Ann Robbins, of 32, Platt's Bridge, Whiston, Lancs
No known grave, remembered on the Pozieres Memorial.

22nd March 1918
Pte John Richard DILLON, 17th Bn., Manchester Regiment.
Aged 19, born in Prescot, Son of Mr. R. E. and Mrs. E. Dillon, of 16, Chatsworth St., Liverpool
No known grave, remembered on the Pozieres Memorial.

23rd March 1918
L/Cpl Michael MADDEN, Royal Engineers
Aged 23, son of Patrick and Ellen Madden. Originally lived in Mill Street, Prescot.
Died of Wounds and buried in Bac-Du-Sad British Cemetery

Pte. Joseph MALONEY, 16th Bn., Cheshire Regiment
Born in Prescot, age & family unknown
No known grave, remembered on the Pozieres Memorial.

25th March 1918
Pte Robert Arthur FRANCE, 1st/6th Bn,. Northumberland Fusiliers
Aged 40, son of Robert and Elizabeth France, who owned a Draper & Outfitter’s shop at 16/18 Eccleston Street, Prescot. Married Margaret Pemberton in 1913
No known grave, remembered on the Pozieres Memorial

28th March 1918
Pte. Andrew WATKINSON, 18th Bn., King’s (Liverpool Regiment)
Aged 24, born in Prescot, son of Henry and Jeanne Wilkinson. Henry had been a stock manager at the Watch factory
No known grave, remembered on the Pozieres Memorial


29th March 1918
CSM Herbert Louis BOYER, 11th Bn., South Lancs. Regiment.
Aged 40, born in West Derby, the husband of Sarah Boyer (nee Pemberton), of 19, New Cross Street, Prescot.
No known grave, remembered on the Pozieres Memorial

Researcher <sn_great_war@btinternet.com>
Prescot,Thu 20th Mar 2008 , 02:07:39 pm

There have been a few entries in the Guestbook relating to a book produced in or around 1944, which lists all pupils at Prescot Grammar School.

As part of my research into the men of Prescot who fell in the Great War, I have some queries regarding Grammar School boys, and I would be grateful if anybody who has access to this book could drop me an email to the address below.

Many thanks
Researcher <sn_great_war@btinternet.com>
Prescot,Thu 20th Mar 2008 , 11:41:46 am

Still a great site.... Still looking for old friends from myn Rushey Hey Junior School....1957-1962, and Brookfield Comp. from 1962-1966. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me.... especially those of you who attended the 40th Anniversary of our starting in Brookfield.... in 2002. It was a fabulous day, and well worth the trip from Canada to be there.

Susan Button nee Blundell <susan.button@sympatico.ca>
owen sound,Ontario,Canada,Wed 12th Mar 2008 , 07:14:20 am

Remembering today, 10th March, two men of Prescot who were killed in action on this date in 1915.

Private 1230 Thomas SMITH, 5th Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment was a native of Prescot and a reservist.

The 5th Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment, had just started its annual training in camp when war broke out in August 1914. It was sent to Edinburgh until October, then moved to Tunbridge Wells until February 1915. It was then ordered to France, sailing on the 13th aboard s.s. King Edward. Arriving at Le Havre the same day.

Over the next few days the battalion marched to billets at Le Bizet, and then undertook instruction in trench warfare. The system was for companies from a battalion to be attached to other battalions for spells in the line, before the sector was allocated to the battalion on its own. In addition to the trench duty, the battalion undertook its share of pioneer work and training in rapid fire.

This period of initiation continued throughout March, with no specific actions. Just two casualties were recorded in the whole month, one of whom was Private Smith. He rests in Calvaire Military Cemetery.


Private 3106 Frank HAYES, 5th Battalion, King’s Liverpool Regiment was 21 when he died. He was the eldest son of Thomas and Emily Hayes, of "Clifton," Old Lane, Eccleston Park, Prescot Before joining the army he was employed in the General Office of the B.I. and H.C. Ltd., Prescot. He was a Sunday School scholar at the Holt Congregational Sunday School, and was also a member of the church and the choir. He joined his regiment on 14th November 1914.

On the 21st February 1915, the 5th (Territorial) Battalion of the King's (Liverpool Regiment) left Canterbury, where they had been in training, and headed by train for Southampton. They boarded the "Duchess of Argyle" and "Queen Empress" and sailed for France. The battalion consisted of 31 officers and 1,100 other ranks. They sailed at 5.30 p.m. and arrived at Le Havre around midnight, disembarking at 8 a.m. the next day. They then marched to rest Camp No 1 at Adresse where they were accommodated for the day. The weather was so cold that fur coats were issued, along with other clothing and necessities.

On 8th March, the battalion were still undergoing instruction in trench warfare when 6th Infantry Brigade received orders to attack the enemy on the morning of the 10th.

The attack was against the German trenches opposite Givenchy and the 1st battalion were recorded as fighting "most gloriously" in "one of the finest things ever done". The 5th were also for the first time, engaged in battle, though the battalion itself did not attack, but was split up and attached to the attacking columns, and was also placed in the front line trenches to maintain a covering fire during the operation.

Ultimately, the attack was a failure owing mainly to the uncut barbed wire entanglements. But it did succeed in preventing the enemy from sending reinforcements to the main attack. The behaviour of "B" and "D" companies, who had been attached to the Kings Royal Rifle Corps, was especially commended by the Commanding Officer of the latter regiment.

Private Hayes was one of the casualties of this action. His body was recovered from the battlefield and he now rests in Guards Cemetery.


Research of the above named men and all other casualties of Prescot is currently being undertaken. If you can provide any additional information on the above men, especially, Private Smith, please reply to the email address shown below.




Researcher <sn_great_war@btinternet.com>
Prescot,Mon 10th Mar 2008 , 10:05:40 am

if anybody knows of any of the chiocchi family related to the late mike chiocchi who lived in norris green, could you please email me as i would love to speak to you.
karen <karenmousdell@hotmail.co.uk>
st helens, merseyside,uk,Sun 09th Mar 2008 , 08:01:28 pm

I am looking for members of family - BOULTER's from BIRKENHEAD and Cheshire.
Parents names were RICHARD AND EMILY BOULTER - if anyone out there knows of anything, I would be grateful if you could contact me.

ELAINE BOULTER <esboulter@hotmail.com>
LONDON,Tue 04th Mar 2008 , 05:43:32 pm

Hi Guestbook,
Can anybody out there help ?
Iam trying to find, Frank Lowrie ,Eddie Lloyd,and Albie Rudkin,
who played in in a Kirkby/Huyton group,
in the Sixties,the group was called the "FOLLOWERS", the group played a lot around Kirkby /Huyton and Liverpool, plus other parts of the country, if any one can help please get in touch with me,i played bass for group.
many thanks if you can help.
Robbie B.
Robbie B. <ligrob@hotmail.co.uk>
London,UK,Tue 04th Mar 2008 , 05:03:43 pm

My Ancestors are all from the Merseyside area. Some lived at Speke Hall - they were tenants Farmers family name GRACE. Several members of the GRACE family married members of the WRIGHT Family who were also Farmers and connected with Wright House and Croft Farm. Any information most welcome and I would love to connect with some WRIGHT cousins. Best regards Maureen Qlds Aus.
Maureen <connismaur@gmail.com>
Brisbane,Queensland,Australia,Tue 04th Mar 2008 , 07:29:28 am

Hi,
If anyone knows Peter Burke who lived 74 Parbrook Road ask him to get in touch with me I lost his e-mail address tell him I'm back in England and would like to meet up
kathy buoey <chefmax60@msn.com>
liverpool,england,Mon 03rd Mar 2008 , 05:51:45 pm

Hi,

I attended Cherry Field and Brookfield Comprehensive ( 1966-1971) I moved to Canada in 1974 I lived at 2 Hartwood Close Southdene Kirkby. Not sure if anyone will remember me.
Norma Wainwright <gtanouye@rogers.com>
Whitby,Ontario,Canada,Sun 02nd Mar 2008 , 11:35:22 pm

Looking for Eric Patterson, mums name June Coop of Beech Road in Huyton Merseyside last known to be in Australia. Cousins waiting to chat and catch up. My married name is Parker but was coop daughter of Derek and Carole and sister of Tracy. Any one who knows of any family i would be grateful to hear from them.
Diane Parker <mumparker66@hotmail.co.uk>
Liverpool,Whiston Merseyside,England,Mon 25th Feb 2008 , 11:50:37 pm

I am looking for members of family - Boulter's from Birkenhead and Cheshire.
Parents names were Richard and Emily Boulter - if anyone out there knows of anything, I would be grateful if you could contact me.
Elaine Boulter <esboulter@hotmail.com>
london,England,united kingdom,Wed 20th Feb 2008 , 01:29:02 pm

hi anyone with information about Stanley Cairns on trafargel road wallasey wirral uk please email me Thanks
james <jcairns47@ntlworld.com>
uk,Tue 12th Feb 2008 , 04:25:09 pm

Hello Knowsley Local History -

I came across this in my search for information on my gg-grandmother.

Her name was Ann Molineux or Mullenux.
She was born 1837 in Huyton Lancs. or 1839 Brindle, Chorley Lancs.

I need to find out who, for sure, her parents were.

She married my gg Charles Knowles.
He was born 1833 in Manchester, Lancs.

Their daughter Louisa was my g-grandmother and she was born in 1872 in Wortley, Yorks.

I would greatly appreciate any help in this regard.
I do have the barest of info. that someone gave me of the 1861 & 1871 Census, but it doesn't give her parents' names.

Also, Charles' parents I need as well.

Thankyou,
Regards,
Layna Jan Wilson,
Vancouver, Canada. More fotos from the 1800's of people would be great, but it looks good as it is.
Layna Jan Wilson <layna8@telus.net>
Vancouver,B.C.,Canada,Sun 10th Feb 2008 , 08:30:32 am

Attended St Aloysius/Gonzaga Comp until 1978 and lived in Cartmel Road, Huyton until 1981, when I moved down to the Midlands.

Would love to hear from any old friends who remember me.
Philip McAlenan <phil_mcalenan@hotmail.com>
Birmingham,West Midlands,England,Mon 04th Feb 2008 , 05:34:25 pm

i came across this site by accident. what a good site. i im looking for pictures of my dad who passed away 31 years ago he was called kenneth smith he lived in chorley lancashire and went to all saints church on sundays and played cricket at all saints school. he went to southlands high school. also i would like to know if anyone knows a man called robbie fielden or fielding he lived in roby huyton i knew him around 1988 he will be about 36 yrs old now would be nice to see how hes doing
samantha <w.o.l.reflexology@hotmail.com>
abbey village,lancashire,england,Sat 02nd Feb 2008 , 12:28:28 pm

I am looking for history on Knowsley Hall/House the home where my great grandfather Henry Brook Martin was a gamekeeper in late 1900's I think the owner was the Duke of Devonshire OR Lord Derby but cannot be certain at this moment.
Jane Fennell (nee Heywood) <fennellcrouch@btinternet.com>
Shoreham-by-Sea,West Sussex,UK,Thu 31st Jan 2008 , 12:39:16 pm

My Great Great Grandfather, Robert Thompson, lived with his wife and children at Bridgefield in Halewood in the late 1800's. He died in 1899 and is buried in St Nicholas Church in Halewood. I am seeking any information and photographs about him, his family and/or the House.
C Thompson <cet@bun.com>
Wed 30th Jan 2008 , 04:33:15 pm

trying to trace photo's or information of orwell road kirkdale.my mum is hoping to find old friends,she lived at 135 orwell road and worked in irwin's.her name is joyce grierson(1940's)any info would be gratefully received.
denise anders <dee.anders@hotmail.co.uk>
warrington,england,Sun 27th Jan 2008 , 07:30:40 pm

Hi all, i lived in kirkby,i went to cherryfield(1964-69) and then brookfield(1969-75) ,too many good people to list, if you remember me ,it would be good to email.
john woolley <macwoolley10@yahoo.co.uk>
ainsdale,Mon 21st Jan 2008 , 02:06:16 pm

What a great site this is,love looking through it to see if i can come across any old friends.I lived in Merton Drive Roby,till 1967,attended Dovcote Primary, and then Huyton Modern, left there in 1958.I do remember some of the teachers that people have said about on the the site,had some good laugh's there.
Worked at Whitakers nursery at the bottom of Prescot Hill,when i first left school [does any body remember it ] i think it's a garden centre now, then worked for Huyton College,for girls, Blacklow Brow, next to Huyton Station and the Queens pub,I have heard that all the college playing fields,have gone, and house's built on them,Ive marked out many,a tennis court and hockey pitch on those playing fields, and also the swimming baths that was in the Rooley have gone,great place to work ,but rubbish money,
As kids do remember playing in Bowering Park,as it was just up the road from us at the end of Pilch Lane East, especialy the two ponds, that were on the golf course, spent hours fishing with nets on a cain there, also playing down Carr Lane, off Roby Road, and not forgeting the top field,as we called it at the bottom of Merton crescent.
Did play for a while in a group called the "Followers" and did play in Kirkby a lot, as Two of the group where from Kirkby,Eddie Lloyd, and Albie Rudkin, Eddie's brother played in a group called the "Kirkby's" does any body remember they's groups, we played at the Raffa Club, and the 21 club,plus other venue's in Kirkby, and around Liverpool.
Left Liverpool in 1967, and have lived in different part's of the country,and now live in Lincolnshire, but there's no place like home, {Liverpool}once a scouser always a scouser.
If any body out there that remembers me ,do get in touch,
Once again what a great site, it does take you back down memory lane,keep up the good work.
Rob Barton [Robbie]
ligrob@hotmail.co.uk


Robert Barton <ligrob@hotmail.co.uk>
Lincolnshire,UK,Tue 15th Jan 2008 , 07:02:50 pm

went to barlows lane cp in fazakerley then on to sherwoods lane also fazakerley then moved to richard kelly place in clubmore weny to roscoe garsfeild school trained as a nurse at fazakerley hos and walton hospital trying to find any one wh remembers joan irene worthing one brother bill went to alsop high and one sister anne
van dijk <www.hotmail.comlpool@live.co.z>
richards bay,natal,south africa,Sun 13th Jan 2008 , 08:31:11 pm

Hi I wonder if anyone can help me, My Sister Linda Askew Married Alan Charles Boles at St Chads on 18th April 1965. Lin died a few years ago and Alan died yesterday (10/1/08)
Al has been very sick for about 12 years and a lot of people would only know him as he was when he passed. Unfortunately, for some unknown reason there is only 1 wedding photo in existance and hardly any other photos. Alans son is trying to do a tribute to his dad for the funeral which is to be held here in Australia on Thursday 17/1/08. I know its a long shot but if anyone out there has a photos of Lyn or Alan please can you scan them and email them to me. We used to live in I think 59B Bramcote Road, Northwood, Kirby. I still have cousins (Ellis & Kendall) that still live in the area but I have lost contact with them and I would also like to try and let them know.

Thanks for taking your time and reading this. God bless.
Iren
Irene Nelson <irenepnelson@hotmail.com>
Werribee,Victoria,Australia,Fri 11th Jan 2008 , 04:19:00 am

I used to live in CHANGFORD ROAD in NORTHWOOD and went to ST ANTHONYS & ST GREGORY'S schools, and have 6 brothers & sisters - IRENE, HUGHIE(UGGIE), MARGARET, PAT, BOBBY, & JOHN. Sadly we have lost our lovely Mum & Dad now HUGHIE & SADIE, so it would be lovely to hear from anyone who remembers them or any of my family.
Maria Dillon <mariabdillon@hotmail.co.uk>
Liverpool,Wed 09th Jan 2008 , 10:35:35 pm

Hi, I came across this site by accident. I am researching my family history and would be interested if anyone knew of my Grandparents Austin and Mabel Durrans they lived in Seel Road, Huyton and he was the manager of the New Mayfair Cinema. I seem to remember the names Mrs Jackson and Miss Oliphant being mentioned, I think they worked in the box office.
Colleen Knowles <colgeoff@btinternet.com>
Hoylake,Wirral,UK,Sat 05th Jan 2008 , 10:53:35 am

I am trying to trace a long lost girl friend. Her pre married name was CLAIR LEYLAND, she attended Longview secondary school, and left in about 1969. She used to live in MOSSBROW RD. She also had a brother but i dont know his name, but i belive he joined the navy. She married and emergrated to CANADA. She divorced, and her husband came back to the UK i belive. Any help no matter how small please let me know. Thank you.
alf owen <bbg2391952@hotmail.co.uk>
liverpool,merseyside,uk,Fri 04th Jan 2008 , 07:34:21 pm

I'd just like to say i think the website is great, I've lived in Huyton all my life, attended Parkview and Roby Comp, leaving in 1984. I still live in Huyton and would love to hear from anyone who knows me.
Sue Tyrer <suetyrer@hotmail.com>
Huyton,Liverpool,Merseyside,Fri 04th Jan 2008 , 09:49:50 am

Great site,Hi my name is Irene(Moss)Left Ruffwood in 1965,House Shakelton.Mr Looker,House Master, Mr Barnes, Head Master.My best mates were Enid Morris,Cristine Rutter,Cristine Farmer, Jean Farley.Any one got any photo`s,of this time would love to hear from you.My old address 47 Madrayn Ave,Northwood.
Irene Donaghy <idonaghy@bigpond.com.au>
Blacktown,Sydney,Australia,Fri 04th Jan 2008 , 09:23:24 am

Hello, does anyone remember the Drury family that lived in Burnard close, Northwood, Kirkby, Liverpool. I went to Ruffwood School in Wedgewood House. We are talking about 1965/1972? Please contact on: steveg9@fsmail.net I would like to hear from anyone who still remembers us, wow! have I got a tale to tell, if your interested!
Steve Drury <steveg9@fsmail.net>
buckingham,buckingham,england,Thu 13th Dec 2007 , 03:52:12 am

hi i am anji burgan trying to find old school friends who went to either st joseph's or all saints in kirkby would be nice to keepin touch.. inow live in anfield.. used to live in southdene kirkby ...so send me an email if you remember me.. anji xxx
angela burgan <rufflezmatutu@aol.com>
liverpool,kirkby,england,Sun 02nd Dec 2007 , 11:01:42 am

Remembering today five men born in Prescot who were killed in action this day 90 years ago, 30th November 1917.

Private Fred Eaton, 1st. Bn., Kings (Liverpool Regiment), aged 19
Sapper Vincent Gallagher, 422nd Field Company, Royal Engineers, aged 28
Private William Hornby, 166th Coy., Machine Gun Corps.
Private John King, 1st/5th Bn., South Lancs. Regt.

The above four men have no known grave and are remembered on the Cambrai Memorial

Private Oliver Jones, 25th Bn., Royal Welsh Fusiliers, aged 31

Private Jones has no known grave and is remembered on the Jerusalem Memorial

Any additional information on any of these soldiers is always welcome.




Researcher <sn_great_war@btinternet.com>
Prescot,Fri 30th Nov 2007 , 01:20:15 pm

I'm trying to get in touch with Jennie Leidstrom who used to live in Parbrook Road Huyton in the early 80's.
Any information greatfully received.

Tony Moore <tony_moore21@hotmail.co.uk>
Brighton,East Sussex,England,Fri 23rd Nov 2007 , 11:24:53 pm

Remembering today the men of Prescot who fell in the last few days of the Great War in November 1918.

5th November.
Private Thomas Davies of the 1st Bn., Royal Fusiliers. Aged 19, he was born in Prescot, the son of John Atherton Davies and Emily Davies, of Ivy Cottage, Huyton Lane. He has no known grave and is remembered on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial to the Missing.

6th November.
Gunner Edward Charles of 544 Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Born in Prescot in 1882, he was 36 when he died and lived with his widowed mother Celia in Everton. He died of wounds at 1st Australian Casualty Clearing Station and rests in Fretin Communal Cemetery.

Any information you have on these men would be gratefully received.



Researcher <sn_great_war@btinternet.com>
Prescot,Tue 06th Nov 2007 , 10:25:36 am

With the impending arrival of grand children I felt it was time to put a little research into where ou family came from and was surprised to see that my maternal line flows from around St Marys with relations living in Peacock House, Sugar Lane, Pinfold Lane and, according to the census, the "Village". This web-site has helped tremedously to build a better picture of my great-great-great grandparents but I'd still like some help if anyone can assist.
The family name is Thornton and I can go back to the early 1800's but I believe one (or more of my relations were "involved" in the running of the church. Cn anyone help?
Peter Gleaves <peter.gleaves@aseltd.co.uk>
Crowborough,East Sussex,England,Sun 28th Oct 2007 , 04:00:09 pm

Hi Just stumbled across this website and noticed a question about Seth Powell. Seth Powell was my great uncle and he was also mayor.He and Auntie Jessie are remenbered with great fondness as his house was always full of family and music (Mostly Tom Jones and Englebert). I remember he was a staunch Labour man and was great friends with Mr Wilson.
nicola blackmore <nicola.blackm@btconnect.com>
liverpool,merseyside,england,Fri 19th Oct 2007 , 08:16:21 pm

Currently I am writing a biography on Richard John Seddon, our longest serving Prime Minister who came from St Helens and grew up wandering around the estates of the Earls of Derby-with the gamekeepers' permission! His garndfather Richard was a tenant of the 13th and 14th Earls. Can anyone please check this for me-I can't pay much but might run to a bottle of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Also is there anything surviving on the Grammar school at Eccleston where his father, Thomas, was headmaster and the Earls sat on the Board of Governors?
tom brooking <tom.brooking@otago.ac.nz>
Dunedin,Otago,New Zealand,Fri 19th Oct 2007 , 04:13:07 am

Hi all I was born and grew up in Warrington way back - am trying to find out if St Marys Church that was on St Mary's Street is still there- also any class mates from St Marys Primary School around 1970 or Beaumont Technical School 1975 - 1977
thanks all
Peter <psoord@deltacard.com>
Houston,Texas,USA,Wed 10th Oct 2007 , 10:42:38 pm

Looking for Dorrie Boulter - Iim trying to get in touch with Dorrie Boulter who lived in St Helens. She was a theatre nurse at a private hospital in the area. Has a sister called helen and gillian.
Andrew Gale <johnamrkg@hotmail.co.uk>
Javea,Alicante,Spain,Wed 03rd Oct 2007 , 01:16:31 pm

Help.
I am looking for information about Jack Mcmahon. bcirca 1896/98. Apparently at the turn of the century his mother owned a pub in liverpool his father was a provendor. He for some reason had an affinity with Birkenhead and Wallacy, maybe they moved there.
During the late 40s/early 50s he holidayed in the marquis's at moreton. At age 45 years plus he worked as a breadsalesman in old trafford Manchester. does anyone know of him or the pub in Liverpool.
Did he have any family in Liverpool or birkenhead.Was there a wife or children.
jack mcmahon <jackmcmahon@aapt.net.au>
ballarat,victoria,australia,Mon 01st Oct 2007 , 11:26:27 pm

calling anyone who was in mrs batsons class at huyton modern secondry school rupert road huyton my name is jackie navarro if anyone remembers me i would love to hear from you .
jackie navarro <jackienav@hotmail.co.uk>
liverpool,england,Sat 29th Sep 2007 , 01:23:59 am

hiya just fell across this site while looking up my old schools,westvale and brookfield.i used to live on melverley rd from around 1977 my mum was called dot !! dorothy bellamy then dortthy taylor then she was last known by dorothy mclure she died in 1984 and i was just wondering if anyone remembered her ?before she moved to westvale she lived in towerhill she was known as taylor there and her husbands name was george.they had 3 girls beverley michelle and cathy.does anyone remember dot or george taylor ? thanks
catherine taylor <jonny-and-katie@hotmail.co.uk>
thornton,merseyside,england,Fri 28th Sep 2007 , 01:05:06 pm

my names karen roberts and i'm looking for a friend i went to school with 30 yrs ago.. we went to higherside school between 1972 - 1977 and her name was alison gregory.. would be nice if anybody else remembers me to get intouch.
thanks
karen roberts <lisa-m-07@hotmail.co.uk>
liverpool,whiston,u.k,Fri 28th Sep 2007 , 12:36:50 pm

im 26 yrs old and wanted to find anyone that attended whiston willis school, milton avenue between 1984 - 1991? be good to hear from any teachers aswell
thanks x
lisa malone <lisa-m-07@hotmail.co.uk>
liverpool,whiston,u.k,Wed 26th Sep 2007 , 01:07:11 pm

does anyone know where i can view old pictures of kirkby and st kevins school
joe wiliiams <joey25091958@yahoo.co.uk>
Mon 24th Sep 2007 , 03:23:32 pm

grew up on bishop drive,went to halsnead and higherside before moving to wavertree.great times on the tip and fishing down at big lake.football with saint nicks,bri lee,s disco at the village hall (lol)
the cricky,the colliery etc
john constantine <jsconstantine@sbcglobal.net>
seymour,connecticut,usa,Mon 24th Sep 2007 , 02:54:27 am

Enjoyed the website trying to locate the wedding of Grace Terry of Huyton Quarry to John Lowton of Whiston probably 1926/7 My Dad was Robert Lowton of Jubilee Drive worked at Tushinghams & Cronton Colliery loved Whiston proud of his roots.Related to Cyril & Tommy Smith of Quarry Garden Nursery. Does anyone remember the Lowton family we were small Dad had 1 sister Betty.Thanks Kathy Schofield
Kathy Schofield nee Lowton <schofield74@btinternet.com>
Runcorn,Cheshire,UK,Thu 20th Sep 2007 , 10:59:31 pm

attended Prescot Grammar School from 1953-1959. Have lived in South Africa for 20 years and have been living in New Zealand for the past 21yrs. Could any of my old mates contact me.
Billy Seiga
Billy Seiga <billy.seiga@xtra.co.nz>
Hamilton,Waikato,New Zealand,Sun 16th Sep 2007 , 06:01:10 am

I am a grandson of Mrs Evelyn Scott, and Walter Scott, who lived opposite Knowsley Secondary School. My grandmother had been a cleaner at the school, and raised her family in the house, living there until her entering hospital soon before her sad passing in September 1980. I have been estranged from my family for many years, and am trying to piece together my family history on my Mother's side, especially of the grandmother I loved very much. I know that she had a few children, (Jean, Glenys, John and a son who died very young (my brother was named after him i was told - Neil). If anyone can provide any information on when she passed away, the exact address of where she lived, where she is buried, her maiden name - anything, I would be eternally grateful. Allow me to fill in these details of a woman whose memory I treasure to this day.
Thank-you for your kind attention, and to the wonderful work of this great site.
Keith Molloy <orgyen101@optusnet.com.au>
Cairns,Queensland,Australia,Mon 10th Sep 2007 , 12:13:31 pm

Remembering today three Prescot men who were killed in action on this date, 7th September, in 1916 during the battle of the Somme. All are named on the War Memorial behind the parish church and the Rood Screen inside the church.

All three served with the 1st/5th Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment and are recorded as “Killed in Action” (as opposed to “Died of Wounds”, “Illness”, etc.)

Private Edward Waine, aged 32, was the son of William and Mary Waine of 13, Yates Court, Sewell Street. He rests in Delville Wood Cemetery.

Private John Robert Valentine, aged 22 was the son of John and Ann Valentine, of 35, Derby Street, Prescot. He is buried in Caterpillar Cemetery, Longueval.

The third man was Corporal William Edwards, about whom I have been unable to find further information as yet, other than the fact that he was born in Prescot. He has no known grave and is remembered on the Thiepval memorial to the missing of the Somme campaign.

The 1st/5th Battalion had been moved around extensively during the Somme campaign, having first moved from Sombrin on 20th July. They moved to trenches in front of Delville Wood on 5th September and along with the 1/10th Kings (Liverpool) Regiment, they dug a new forward line. This will have been subject to constant German artillery shelling, and it is likely that this is how the men were killed.

Researcher <sn_great_war@btinternet.com>
Prescot,Fri 07th Sep 2007 , 01:49:18 pm

Remembering today, three men of Prescot War Memorial, all who died on 31/08/1918

Pte. 12965 Francis Brooks, 13th KLR, Aged 21. Son of Edward and Sarah Brookes, the family were from Sewell Street. Francis also served with 4th KLR and 11th KLR. He enlisted on 22/08/1914 and went to France on 20/05/1915. Remembered on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial.

Pte. 53149 Robert Donnelly, 10th South Lancs. Aged 40, he had moved from Prescot with his wife Ada and lived in Yarm, Yorkshire. He enlisted in Middlesborough and was formerly 16065 Yorkshire Regiment, attached to 50 Bde. HQ. He lies in Wavans British Cemetery.

Pte. 24286 Joseph Scott, 13th KLR. Aged 33, he was married to Susannah and lived in Church Road, Knowsley. He lies in Ecoust-St-Mein British Cemetery.
Researcher <sn_great_war@btinternet.com>
Prescot,Fri 31st Aug 2007 , 11:15:43 am

Hey everyone: I lived in Merton Drive Roby in the 60's. Used to hang out in the Bowring Park area.(which is what the kids did, at that time)
If anyone remembers me, please contact me at the above email. I'd love to hear from old friends.
Steve Herrick, Steve Robson,Dave Reilly, Sid Arslanian, Tommy Arslanian. Steve Kelly. Any of you still out there, floating around?
Kathie Butterworth-Ropele
Kathie Butterworth-Ropele <kathleenropele@yahoo.com>
Longboat Key,Florida,United States of America,Wed 29th Aug 2007 , 04:26:08 am

Hello
Can anyone tell me how I can find the PLOT NO & AREA where a person was buried in April 1900 in Prescot Municipal Cemetery? Lancashire Record Office advised me to write to Knowsley Bereavement Services which I did but I have had no reply. The person in question was Catholic.
Regards
Pat Berry in Australia
Pat Berry <patriciaberry1938@hotmail.com>
Wollongong,NSW,Australia,Thu 23rd Aug 2007 , 12:15:21 am

hi can anybody help me am looking for any family members by the name of UNDERWOOD am from huyton myself and dont know were anybody else is from my dads name is john underwood and my grandads name was eric underwood from st johns eastate drop me a line if anybody knows me or any of my family members ....yours sincerley
paula underwood
paula <tattoo_paula@yahoo.co.uk>
huyton,uk,liverpool,Tue 21st Aug 2007 , 01:20:44 am

Great site I came upon it by accident
I lived in Huyton with Roby. On Jeffereys Crescent. I attended Park View School from 1951-57 and Huyton Secondary Modern School on Rupert Road
until December 1960. Does anyone remember me. I was Carol Simpson and I had 2 sisters Janet and Rachel
I would like to fine Leona Mann who was in my class. And Joan Smith who was younger than me she had several sisters Irene was one I remember They lived in the bungalows or prefabs as we called them.
Thanks
Carol Hartman <hartmanb@sympatico.ca>
Foxboro,Ontario,Canada,Thu 16th Aug 2007 , 09:10:06 pm

Hello out there i am trying to trace a woman called nora kelly from kirkby, i think she was once married to a man called william robert malone, is there anybody out there who can help? her daughters or sons might be able to help me, thank you very much and i would appriciate any help
B. Malone
barry malone <bm001j4375@blueyonder.co.uk>
liverpool,merseyside,whiston,Thu 16th Aug 2007 , 01:29:45 pm

I am trying to research the Doubleday family my grandparents were Martha and Richard Doubleday living in Huyton early 1900's. My grandfather was a dock laborer My father Henry (Joe) Doubleday was born 1912 the address was 4a Arkwright Street, Liverpool. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you. Barbara Cunningham (nee) Doubleday.
Barbara Cunningham <harpurhey@gmail.com>
Atlanta,GA,USA,Sat 11th Aug 2007 , 03:16:53 pm

I am writing a book does anybody know the family of Harold Winstanley who tried to murder Lady Derby in 1952. If not members of the other families involved in this incident

Thank you
Francine <chelsea.staff@talk21.com>
London,Chelsea,England,Thu 09th Aug 2007 , 01:29:27 pm

Does anybody remember Mrs Bigelow, who used to be school secretary at Whitestone Primary School on Sugar Lane, and prior to that at the Maypole School when Jack Challenor was headmaster? She died in the Isle of Man, ten years ago. Also does anybody remember my brother David Bigelow, and sisters Valerie and Heather?
Gary Bigelow <nzcommunity@hotmail.com>
Waiakane,Kapiti Coast,New Zealand,Sat 04th Aug 2007 , 11:08:01 pm

I am trying to trace anybody that remembers the bungalows on Beechburn Crecent (just off Western Avenue in Huyton)and the surrounding area. Does anybody remember what the bungalows were made out of? or have any photographs? Any information would be great, Ellen.
eb@johnpickering.co.uk
Ellen <ellenrachel@hotmail.com>
Wed 01st Aug 2007 , 09:50:40 am

hi
would anyone know what pagsy field in melling mount is named after?
clare <craftybitsrule@aol.com>
liverpool,merseyside,england,Sat 28th Jul 2007 , 01:59:31 pm

hi 2 all, i waz just wondering if anybody has any info on the farrell family as im starting 2 do my family tree my nan waz evelyn farrell(ne tetlow)my grandad waz thomas farrell both lived in ashbury rd page moss and i know of 1 antie that lives in the same rd (spinks) if any 1 can help me out on this it would be much appached point me in the right direction please thank you xxxxxx
farrell <sarah-tatbabydoll@hotmail.co.u>
liverpool,merseyside,england,Fri 27th Jul 2007 , 02:32:34 am

hi 2 all,im sarah and looking 4 patrick hughes (paddy)last knowen address waz wingate towers by the blue bell pub. he dated a lady called josephine farrell in the late 60's an i waz born in 1975 as a result of there relationship.patrick as been seen around the page moss area as he use 2 drink in the egael an child pub.if any 1 knows him or knows anythink about him please get in toutch an drop me a line. thank ya's all look 4ward 2 here from some1 wiv some information even if its just a little. xxxxx
sarah j farrell <sarah-tatbabydoll@hotmail.co.u>
liverpool,merseyside,england,Thu 26th Jul 2007 , 12:06:11 am

I am researching GRACE & WRIGHT family history. Both families were Farmers in the Merseyside area with strong links to Speke,Widnes,Childwall,Halewood etc. I have tried to contact a lady Helen who left a message in March 2007 seeking GRACE information. Would like to hear from her. Great site. Maureen Qld Aus.
Maureen <moreid2003@yahoo.com>
Brisbane,Queensland,Australia,Tue 24th Jul 2007 , 02:46:56 am

Hi Kirkbyhites

I moved to Perth, Australia when I was 19 years old. I went to Brookfield Comprehensive between 1966 and 1971. The teachers I remember are Mr Major, Mr Halliday, Ms Pickles, Mr Banner (PE teacher that never wore shoes) and I think the Head Principal was Mr Bury.

I was a good friend with June Harkness, Ann Stokes and so many more. I can see their faces clearly but the names escape me.

Does anyone remember the time Mr Major (very serious English Teacher)fell on the floor after sitting down on his chair and it collapsing in pieces on the floor. He applauded whover had tampered with the screws in the chair. It serves as very memorable moment at a sometimes scary school (especially when you were in the 1st or 2nd year. I believe my form was 4A5.

Would be great to hear from anyone that remembers any of the names or the stories in this email.

Regards

Gill
Gillian Munn <hampson14@aapt.com.au>
Perth,Australia,Sun 22nd Jul 2007 , 12:26:20 pm

Looking for information on Oswald Adams who died June 1948 in works accident- High Speed Alloys? Widnes
His son William Adams died 6 months later at sea aged 27. William was my grandad.
Any info on Adams from Widnes would be fantastic. My dad was just 1 when his dad died and hes 60 this yr. Doing this 4 him xxx
jill adams <j.adams626@btinternet.com>
buckinghamshire,england,Wed 18th Jul 2007 , 10:20:59 pm

Am looking for information on my grandfather Thomas Edward Farell who worked as a construction worker in the Knowsley area circa 1934 -1935.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
JJ Farell <staff@nsm88records.com>
New York,NY,USA,Wed 18th Jul 2007 , 02:30:34 am

My name is Kathy Gibbon. I was born and lived in Whiston for twenty years, and i am trying to trace two old friends. One Gordon Swift who lived in Huyton Quarry and Colin Pimblet who lived in Whiston near the Carrs Hotel. I havent seen either of them for years,and it would be fantastic to hear from them.
kayhleen gibbon <kathleendh@hotmail.co.uk>
warrington,cheshire,england,Mon 16th Jul 2007 , 02:53:37 am

Hi I am trying to trace any descendants of Thomas Thomas, a coal miner from North Wales. He died in 1930 at Lyme Cottages in Whiston, his eldest son was Robert Lloyd Thomas(b 1883?), and then Robert's son is Alan Lloyd Thomas I think Alan's wife was called Isabelle. They are all buried in the graveyeard at St Nicholas church in Whiston. Any infomaion would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Cass <hobart@hotmail.co.uk>
Australia,Sun 15th Jul 2007 , 06:54:10 pm

Hello,
I am searching for any information on my great-grandfather, Francis Edmund (or Ernest) Hughes, sports writer for The Liverpool Echo, in the late 1890's and early 1900's. He was married to a Marie Hughes, and they had three daughters Julie, Rose and Adelaide. They lived at 111 Kingsley Road, Liverpool in 1898. This is a wonderful site, please keep up the good work.
Joyce Murdoch
Joyce Murdoch <joyce.murdoch@state.nm.us>
Placitas,New Mexico,USA,Wed 11th Jul 2007 , 05:13:38 pm

Great site.
I attended Whitestone Infants School,in Knowsley Village between 1970 and 1976.If anyone would email me pictures of the end of year photos,between these years .I would be be very gratefull.
Paul Johnson <paul546@blueyonder.co.uk>
London,Gr London,England,Wed 04th Jul 2007 , 05:12:51 pm

Hi, i lived in Huyton Church Road, i went to St Aloyius RC School in the early seventies. If any remembers me i would be made up to hear from you.
paul jones <paul jones123@tiscali.co.uk>
Birkenhead,merseyside,uk,Tue 03rd Jul 2007 , 09:20:40 pm

Great site, superb photo's!

I'm researching my SIMKIN (Simpkin)family who lived around Kirkby /Melling in the 1600's - 1800's. I have found a number of baptisms and burials at St Chads and on the hunt for some marriages now. Having been there in the past at a cousins funeral it was nice to find I have connections to such a lovely church.

My branch of SIMKIN's moved to Liverpool Central where my 4x Gt-grandfather Henry Simkin was a Cotton Merchant/Broker. His father & brother despite living in L'pool were buried at St Chads in the 1830's.

An excellent and very informative site, keep up the good work!
Val Wall, L'pool born
Val wall <VALLY64@sky.com>
Lancashire,Mon 02nd Jul 2007 , 06:40:41 pm

A PS to my mail below. Hannah was the daughter of James Molyneux born 1811 in Knowsley.In 1841 he was living in Huyton Village with his family including Dorothy Molineux age 80 who I presume to be his mother.
Valerie Humphreys <asland99@gmail.com>
Dublin,Dublin,Ireland,Sat 30th Jun 2007 , 07:20:10 pm

This is a tremendous website.Thank you for all the effort put into it. I am researching my husband's family connections in this area. I would love to hear from anyone with information on the Humphreys family of Knowsley or the Molyneuxs. William Humphreys married Hannah Molynuex from Huyton in 1861 and had a large family.We believe a branch of the Molyneux family ran Knowsley post office.We also have connection with the Palmer family of Prescot.I have quite a lot of information to share.My husband's grandfather (Arthur) is on the picture of the 1908 village cricket team.
Valerie Humphreys <asland99@gmail.com>
Dublin,Dublin,Ireland,Wed 27th Jun 2007 , 10:46:13 am

I went to st Johns school Kirkdale,. with Andy, and at 17 or 18 years of age he went into the merchant navy with Alfred Holt, Blue funnel line, He lived in Upton, on the Wirral,during the late sixtys I lost touch with him.Ive now heard hes pashed away.

I would be gratefull if Winny, Jimbo or Peter could get in touch with me,and tell me what happend .

Best wishes.
Con Reardon.
Andrew Wafer <conrear@hotmail.co.uk>
Winstanley, nr. Wigan.,Lancashire,u.k.,Sun 24th Jun 2007 , 10:20:02 pm

1841 census records my ancestors lived in PARRIS square, Prescot, I know it doesn't exist now, but can anyone tell me where it was.
Mark Malone <mmalone@blueyonder.co.uk>
Prescot,Merseyside,England,Fri 22nd Jun 2007 , 04:33:58 pm

Wow, I've learned alot from this site.Must have been on for 3 hours? Love the pictures. I'm a born and bread Kirkby girl living in New York City. I get home once a year, most of my family are still there. If anyone wants to contact me or my family drop me a line. Mothers name is PAT COLLINS (maiden) has 5 sisters and 3 brothers from BIRKIN RD 1950's and from then on CAWTHORNE AVE Southdene. I attended Cherryfield and Brookfield schools until 1993. Great childhood memories x
julia collins <jules_collins@hotmail.com>
New York,USA,Sun 10th Jun 2007 , 01:59:56 am

I am researching my friends family tree their surname was SMITH Edward & Lucy nee Holland in the 1880/90's they lived in Huyton at 16 Dogkennels,which was next door to Dogkennels House at No15, & Rose Cottage No.14 I think this was Mill Lane Huyton. Can anyone help me with any info it would be much appreciated. Great website
Smith's & Holland <gemini28@tesco.net>
Hastings,East Sussex,England,Thu 31st May 2007 , 07:25:51 pm

Great site. I lived in Kirkby from about 1963 to 1981, lived in Southdene, went to Park Brow school from 1965 to about 1969, moved to Warrenhouse rd about 1969, went to Overdale school then Ruffwood school til 1976. My family moved to Runcorn in 1981,what happened to everyone?
I remember the Bells family in Warrenhouse rd, also the Mahers. Feel free to get in touch.





billy hearne <arcamalpha2003@yahoo.co.uk>
runcorn,cheshire,uk,Thu 31st May 2007 , 03:45:40 pm

Hi in reply to Christine Robinson previously of Rusland Road Kirkby. I lived across the road from you Number 14 the Mckays. I am Tricia, the Youngest one of the twins. My sister Kathleen who lives in Leeds found this and told me about it, so I thought I would reply. Annette my twin lives in Newcastle. Kevin lives in Ireland, Colin in Wales, Michael in London, Maureen in Somerset.
Patricia Mckay
Newcastle Upon Tyne,Tyne and Wear,Wed 30th May 2007 , 11:34:56 pm

Hey guys wonderd if anyone could help me track down a family that once lived in Parbrook Huyton called Halliday. I know one was called Stella if so email me micko85@hotmail.co.uk thank you
michael <micko85@hotmail.co.uk>
liverpool,knowsley,uk,Tue 22nd May 2007 , 02:26:53 am

Hi my names claire, and i'm trying to find any information,on a road accident on east prescot road liverpool on the 16 november 1963 i know it was a long ago but any information,I would be grateful the accident involved my uncle who was killed his name was Alfie Hoult thanks for your help claire
claire hoult <clairehoult@hotmail.co.uk>
st helens,merseyside,Fri 18th May 2007 , 12:06:36 am

I WENT TO ST AUGUSTINE,S INFANTS AND SENIOR SCHOOL FROM 1952-1958 THEN MOVED TO SWINDON.MY MAIDEN NAME WAS ROGERS.I SWAM FOR MY SENIOR SCHOOL AGE 11.MY BEST FRIEND WAS PAT SWAIN WHO I HAVE TRIED HARD TO GET IN TOUCH WITH.I REMEMBER PAT LINDSEY.MR WHITESIDE WAS OUR HEADMASTER.I WOULD BE THRILLED TO HEAR FROM ANYONE OUT THERE WHO WENT TO THE SCHOOL THOSE YEARS, MY SURNAME NAME NOW IS POWELL.
pauline(paula now) <paulacapricorn@btinternet.com>
plymouth,devon,uk,Tue 15th May 2007 , 03:09:54 pm

Pamela.Hamilton@ind.homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk.
Hi I am trying to find anyone with information on the Tinsley family who lived next door to Birches dairy in Glovers Brow Kirkby. I was born their and my father was Ronald Tinsley his mother and father were Thomas and Sarah Tinsley.
Pam Hamilton nee Tinsley
Fri 11th May 2007 , 01:37:32 pm

I am researching the Benyon family who lived in Whiston in the first part of the 19th.C. If anyone has any information to share / swap I'd love to hear from you.
Ken Onion
Ken Onion <ken.onion@btinternet.com>
Nottinghan,Notts,UK,Sun 06th May 2007 , 10:18:05 pm

I am trying to trace anyone who may have known my late widowed father Bill Burns (born 1927), Dorothy Burns (nee Grayson - born 1928), Harry Hockley (also known as the galosher man), Maggie Hockley, ‘Tinsley’, John Kay, Thomas Grayson, Edward Teggin, or Jim Burns (Bill’s father) who lived in or around Sutton Road or possibly Boundry Road, St Helens, Merseyside in the 1940’s. Bill, Harry and ‘Tinsley’ were friends in the area at that time. Bill and Dorothy at one time worked for United Glass Bottle and had two sons Terrence and Robert who were later adopted after the couple parted. Dorothy went on to settle with her partner John Kay.

I am Bill’s only daughter from his second marriage and have recently made contact with my half brother Robert.

By his own admission, as a young man in St Helens, my father sometimes, regrettably, used to get into ‘a bit of bother with rival gangs in the area’, so I understand he may not have been well liked by all in the community at that time but Robert and I are seeking to make contact with anyone at all who may be able to give us a little more insight into the past lives of Bill and Dorothy.

Also if anyone has any photos of Sutton Road or Boundary Road around that time (particularly 143 Boundary Road – now ‘Chipmunk’ or 365 Sutton Road,) we would be very pleased to hear from you.

Sue <sue@aubs.fsnet.co.uk>
Hemel Hempstead,Hertfordshire,UK,Wed 18th Apr 2007 , 09:24:56 pm

Hi my name was Helen Canavan and I lived at 63 Saunders Ave in Prescot, I went to St Lukes Primary School in the mid sixties and from there to Our Lady of Mt Carmel in St Helens.
My father was Matthew Canavan(Matt) who worked in the BICC as an estimator until 1966 when we came to live in Ireland.
His father -also Matthew and his mother Katie-lived in 1 Vicarage Place Prescot, right next to the church.
Wonder are there any relations out there that I don't know about? The Canavans were seemingly a large family but not unfortunately a very close one.
Also does anyone have info on Sue Mather who used to live in Cross Lane Prescot, her father was Ronnie and she had 2 brothers one of them was called Peter, shse went to St Lukes and then to Prescot Grammer School, love to hear from anyone who knows her or knew me or my family,

hoping to get some feedback
Helen Gaynor-nee Canavan
Heln Gaynor nee Canavan <scouser7354@yahoo.co.uk>
Ballygoman,Barntown,Co Wexford Eire,Wed 18th Apr 2007 , 09:35:26 am

Looking for relatives of ERIC LLOYD. He lived at 20 GILBERT ROAD, WHISTON. He died in August 1968. Thankyou.
Angie <angietyrer@aol.com>
Wirral,Tue 17th Apr 2007 , 09:48:44 pm

I am trying to gather information about my Frodsham ancestors, one of whom was working as a groom at Knowsley Hall around the time of 1861 census. He is residing at Park Side Lodge which I gather was on the Liverpool Rd side of the estate, adjacent to 'Turkey Lodge' and 'Forest Lodge'. Would anyone have any further information on this, and also of the 'Eagle and Child' on Liverpool Road which is also listed and where my forebears were inclined to congregate? Thanks. Great Website!!
C.J.L.
Chris Lovgreen <c.lovgreen@blueyonder.co.uk>
Liverpool,U.K,Mon 09th Apr 2007 , 04:15:32 pm

Family research - TWISS or TWIST.
My Twisses suddenly appeared in Huyton in about 1700. They seem to have been a prominent family as they have two large graves in the church yard. Later generations moved to Knowsley.
I would like to correspond with anyone related to this family or who can help me to find where my earliest known Twisses (who married in Huyton in 1702 and 1704) came from - the name does not appear in the Parish register before these dates.
Jeremy Bonnell <jeremybonnell@bigpond.net>
Caves Beach,New South Wales,Australia,Mon 09th Apr 2007 , 03:11:39 am

I am wondering if anybody has information on the Plumbley family history especially photographsof my great great grandfather Richard Plumbley who was born 1932 in lathom. I know he was from a very big family I would love to hear from any body who has any details thank you.
Sandra Thomas <daveandsanthomas@yahoo.co.uk>
Liverpool,England,Fri 06th Apr 2007 , 09:07:58 pm

Hi, I wondered if any one out there has information on Hoult`s Corner which used to stand on what is now St Oswald`s Street. Also does anyone have information to do with a Lord Derby who had a daughter called Ann Woods Born 1780-1785, and that he disinherited.
June Calvert <junemarycalvert@msn.com>
leeds,west yorkshire,England.,Wed 28th Mar 2007 , 04:20:30 pm

Hi all...hope you're all enjoying this site as much as i am!

I am looking for anyone who remembers or knows of the HUGHES family who lived at 19 Fairclough Road, Huyton from the late 1930's - early 1980's. My Grandad RONALD HUGHES (1935-2002) lived their with his parents LOUISA ("Marsy") & GEORGE HUGHES and siblings GEORGE HUGHES,JEAN HUGHES & ERIC HUGHES. My Great Uncle George was a drummer and quite a talented boxer...I also know that my Great Aunt Jean had a friend called PEGGY GOODALL.My Grandad's nickname was "Little Yozza 'Ughes" (as his brother George was known as "Yozza 'Ughes").

Would be great to hear from anyone who remembers them or has any information regarding the family!

Many Thanks!
Gemma Louise Hughes <diamond_h_17786@hotmail.co.uk>
Essex,UK,Mon 26th Mar 2007 , 12:41:29 am

Re-visited this fantastic sight in March 2007. Attended Huyton Hey in the mid-sixties and was taught by such luminaries as "Packy" Proven, Mr Mc Ardle, Mrs Iddison, Mr Critchley. The Head changed from Old Mr Fitton to Mr Whitehead. Names such as Paul Fry, John Molyneaux, Andrew Colwell, Liz Mc Ardle and Linda Hill are fellow students that spring to mind.
If any one remembers me and would like to talk about old times then don't hesitate.
Graham Walker Ledson <grahamwledson@aol.com>
Newton-le-Willows,Merseyside,Sun 25th Mar 2007 , 09:24:55 pm

My dad Vincent Siner would love to find out more about his dad who boxed all around liverpool and as far as Morecombe back in the 1940s. His boxing name was Paddy Bennett (JOE SINER) dose anyone have any photos or storeys to tell about my grandad? Somtimes my dad would go along with him as a kid from what he can remember it was fantastic. It would be a great honour if anyone out there in our big city wohas any information about this thank you.
lesley halligan,siner clayford <les.ged@blueyonder.co.uk>
Liverpool,Kirkby,England,Fri 23rd Mar 2007 , 12:18:15 pm

Hi
I have traced my family back to the Grace family in Halewood, does anyone have any information please?
I understand this was a large farming family and I was wondering about the link with Hilton Grace? Also Yew tree farm?

Thankyou
Helen <helenl252000@yahoo.co.uk>
Liverpool,Merseyside,England,Fri 23rd Mar 2007 , 12:43:42 am

I was a pupil at Huyton Secondary Modern from 1956 - 1961. I remember Mr. Leader the Music teacher and would love to know if he's still around. He was really nice - hope he still is! Although I know some where afraid of him but he was a very good teacher. One of the best there. I wonder what John Major's son (the Headmaster - John Major) is doing now. He was very nice. Good fun! Hope to hear from someone!!
Colleen Fry nee Gasteen <corriefry@hotmail.com>
Uckfield, (Maresfield),E Sussex,UK,Thu 22nd Mar 2007 , 12:58:09 am

Was there a Mill Lane hospital in
Liverpool 1930 to 1940?

Regards Frank
Frank Moran <frank.moran @blueyonder.co.uk>
England,Wed 21st Mar 2007 , 07:28:05 am

William Holme & Mary Ann Hunter of Knowsley

This is the family of William Holme of Knowsley. William's brother Edward Holme married Ellen Jane Hunter the sister of William's wife Mary Ann. I have just discovered this family in the 1901 census and would love to contact any descendants. (I am descended from Edward & Ellen Jane)

William Holme
Born: 1866 in Eccleston
Baptized: 06 May 1866 in Christ Church, Eccleston, St. Helen's
Occupation: 1901 census General labourer
Father: Michael Holme
Mother: Ann Knowles

Wife: Mary Ann (Marianne) Hunter
Married: 1896 in St. Mary, Knowlsey
Born: 1865 in Knowsley
Baptized: 12 Nov 1865 in St. Mary's Knowsley
Occupation: 1881 census Farmer's grand-daughter
Occupation: 1901 census Unspecified
Father: William Hunter
Mother: Alice Gore

Child 1: George Holme
Born: 1898 in Knowsley

Child 2: Annie Holme
Born: 1899 in Knowsley

Dave Johnstone <dpjohno@yahoo.co.uk>
Sat 10th Mar 2007 , 03:49:02 pm

Anybody remember me ?I lived in Hillside Rd.(in the Prefabs) and attended Longview School, I moved away in June 1956 with my parents when my fathers job took him to Southampton.
Fred Mckeon <fredmckeon @tiscali.co.uk>
Uttoxeter,Staffs.,UK,Wed 07th Mar 2007 , 08:43:22 pm

I lived in the Huyton area until my family & I immigrated to the states in 1977 when I was 15. Dad died unexpectedly 4 yrs later in the states, mum eventually went back to Huyton to live & recently passed away at age 70. (Mum & dad's name Peter & Margaret Blong) Have 2 brothers Peter & Kevin that also live there, sister Christine & I stayed in the states. I went to St Dominacs infants school 1 yr (lived on Ashbury Rd) then family moved to a new housing estate on the corner of Twig lane & Roby (Garrowby Dr). So went to St Aloysius infants, juniors & then new school (new then) the Gonzaga, only went there a year before we immigrated, the whole school had a going away dance for me that I'll never forgot, still got the big card that everyone signed. That was in 1977, I'm 44 now. Have been lucky enough to go back & visit, have very fond memories, although I'm probably Americanized now, I will always be a scousa at heart & I still miss it terribly. Would love to hear from any old class mate's. Kept in touch with some over the years, my best friend was Pat Kerwin, got to re-visit with her a few years back but then lost touch again. The Liverpool people are the best in the world. Fond memories I have are going to Ainsdale beach, all piled in an old van my dad had, going to Newsham Fair with my best friend, going to the Pier Head & across to New Brighton. Chester zoo with the school, one memorable occasion made the news, we went on a double decker buss with the school & our driver took a short cut & hit a bridge that was too low, sliced the top of the bus off! Then there are a million memories in between, the old Roby c