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Forum: Introduce Yourself 03-03-2009, 22:40
Replies: 17
Views: 906
Posted By Mrs B
Re: Hello

Whoops. Got very confused and thought I'd joined all over again.

Hello!
Forum: Heritage and History 02-03-2009, 08:27
Replies: 32
Views: 2,514
Posted By Mrs B
Re: Primitive Methodist Chapel, Accrington

I'm not sure whether it's great that I'm provoking the stirring of all these grey cells, or bizarre that I can just sit here on the other side of the country and just pose random questions as they...
Forum: Heritage and History 01-03-2009, 10:59
Replies: 32
Views: 2,514
Posted By Mrs B
Re: Primitive Methodist Chapel, Accrington

I was thinking I'd killed this thread and it was time for another inane question.

However, I realise there's something else bugging me slightly about this.

Accordingly to the Lancashire On Line...
Forum: Heritage and History 01-03-2009, 10:50
Replies: 386
Views: 31,460
Posted By Mrs B
Re: World War 1

I have had a bit of excitement this morning (well, exciting for me) - and, thanks to some information passed to me by Ossy Kid I have discovered an indirect connection to someone else who served in...
Forum: Heritage and History 22-02-2009, 21:00
Replies: 386
Views: 31,460
Posted By Mrs B
Re: World War 1

Sorry, what are "attestation papers"?

(I'm very good at showing my ignorance by the way.)
Forum: Heritage and History 22-02-2009, 13:58
Replies: 386
Views: 31,460
Posted By Mrs B
Re: World War 1

I'm gong to have a hunt around to see if "A Swann" and "E Swann" were family members - there was definitely an "A Swann", and I know you had no record, but it would be a guess. "E Swann" is not a...
Forum: Heritage and History 20-02-2009, 22:35
Replies: 386
Views: 31,460
Posted By Mrs B
Re: World War 1

If you are saying there is an "A Swann" on the RoH I can probably identify it for you - but not if it's "A Swan". Let me know.
Forum: Heritage and History 20-02-2009, 17:38
Replies: 386
Views: 31,460
Posted By Mrs B
Re: World War 1

Would this be it?

The Accrington 100 (http://www.pals.org.uk/sjab/index.htm)
Forum: Heritage and History 20-02-2009, 17:36
Replies: 386
Views: 31,460
Posted By Mrs B
Re: World War 1

Well, I said I would be back. :)

Retlaw has kindly confirmed to me that he has records of two of my relatives - Charles Swann (Army) and Herbert Swann (Navy) having served during the First World...
Forum: Heritage and History 18-02-2009, 12:06
Replies: 32
Views: 2,514
Posted By Mrs B
Re: Primitive Methodist Chapel, Accrington

I'm ever so slightly confused (but you have to remember I'm not a native).

The photograph looks more like a Weslyan Chapel than a Primitive one - certainly the Primitive ones where I grew up and...
Forum: Heritage and History 17-02-2009, 21:23
Replies: 10
Views: 2,612
Posted By Mrs B
Re: Cotton Reeler

Well, on looking at my list again I see that I have Cotton Reelers, Cotton Creelers, Reeler Cottons, a Piecer, plenty of Weavers. And a Hooker.

Thanks to your list Garinda, I have far more idea...
Forum: Heritage and History 16-02-2009, 12:03
Replies: 10
Views: 2,612
Posted By Mrs B
Cotton Reeler

My historical question for this week is –

What did a “Cotton Reeler” do?
Forum: Heritage and History 15-02-2009, 21:13
Replies: 386
Views: 31,460
Posted By Mrs B
Re: World War 1

Can I claim my descendancy please?

I'm afraid that I have no photos, letters, or anything, but know I had two relations who served, believe a third probably did, and have an inkling re a fourth.
...
Forum: Heritage and History 15-02-2009, 20:52
Replies: 32
Views: 2,514
Posted By Mrs B
Re: Primitive Methodist Chapel, Accrington

Well I've certainly learnt more than I bargained for in starting this thread ......... :D

And there was me thinking that it was a pretty boring question.

I'll have to start thinking about what...
Forum: Heritage and History 14-02-2009, 06:44
Replies: 32
Views: 2,514
Posted By Mrs B
Re: Primitive Methodist Chapel, Accrington

Thanks Ossy Kid.

The linky you put in took me to an invalid file, but I think I tracked the information down - which confirms Whalley Road.

Lancashire OnLine Parish Clerk Project -...
Forum: Heritage and History 14-02-2009, 06:05
Replies: 32
Views: 2,514
Posted By Mrs B
Re: Primitive Methodist Chapel, Accrington

And there was me thinking there'd be one or two 150 year old Lancastrians on here, still going strong.
Forum: Heritage and History 13-02-2009, 21:32
Replies: 32
Views: 2,514
Posted By Mrs B
Re: Primitive Methodist Chapel, Accrington

No - 'cause my guess at Whalley Road is just that.

I just assumed there couldn't have been that many Primitive Methodist Chapels in Accrington.

But perhaps I should know better - in our village...
Forum: Heritage and History 13-02-2009, 20:15
Replies: 32
Views: 2,514
Posted By Mrs B
Primitive Methodist Chapel, Accrington

I wondered if anyone could tell me where this is/was?

I am looking for the Chapel that would have been in existence in 1871.

I am wondering if it was the one that was demolished/replaced on...
Forum: Questions and Answers 13-02-2009, 15:20
Replies: 34
Views: 3,108
Posted By Mrs B
Re: Wick?

Maybe I have joined the right Forum - 'cause as soon as I started reading this I thought "yep, I've heard of 'wick'"

I don't think I've heard it used for nits/fleas, but in a similar vein it could...
Forum: Forum Games 13-02-2009, 14:23
Replies: 17,633
Views: 569,606
Posted By Mrs B
re: Change A Letter - 4 Letter Words

acme ...........
Forum: Heritage and History 11-02-2009, 21:07
Replies: 7
Views: 1,165
Posted By Mrs B
Re: Book Recommendations Please

Don't suppose anyone's read this have they? If so, what did they think?

Narrow Windows, Narrow Lives: The Industrial Revolution in Lancashire...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 11-02-2009, 21:00
Replies: 15
Views: 1,076
Posted By Mrs B
Re: I've never lived in Lancashire but .......

Many thanks for the warm welcome you have given me - it's lovely to think that folks care that you've arrived.

I'm definitely going to be asking lots of very annoying, irritating and possibly...
Forum: Heritage and History 09-02-2009, 16:05
Replies: 7
Views: 1,165
Posted By Mrs B
Re: Book Recommendations Please

Thanks very much for that list - and probably for preventing the creation of a dingle!

I need to check out my County library site for some of the books - although I fear that they may not have the...
Forum: Heritage and History 08-02-2009, 20:41
Replies: 7
Views: 1,165
Posted By Mrs B
Book Recommendations Please

As I don't live in Accrington, or even Lancashire, I am rather handicapped in finding good books about the history of Accrington, especially social history (yes, I know, the answer would be to take a...
Forum: Heritage and History 08-02-2009, 19:37
Replies: 9
Views: 718
Posted By Mrs B
Re: smoothing iron???

Apologies - I misunderstood.

Comes of not being a local!
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