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Forum: Questions and Answers 15-10-2019, 09:09
Replies: 17
Views: 18
Posted By SteveB47
Re: Really Really Old Stuff - Any Help Appreciated

Thanks, Bob. That may have been my relatives before they moved to Newark Street.
Forum: Questions and Answers 15-10-2019, 09:06
Replies: 17
Views: 18
Posted By SteveB47
Re: Really Really Old Stuff - Any Help Appreciated

Thanks, Margaret. I already have his naval records from the Admiralty official records. That image there seems like only a partial record.
At one time I had the original written on a linen -type...
Forum: Questions and Answers 13-10-2019, 01:39
Replies: 17
Views: 18
Posted By SteveB47
Re: Really Really Old Stuff - Any Help Appreciated

Hello Margaret. I was prompted into updating you owing to a recent reply to my query. Since your last update John Simpson of Accrington Library has been most helpful particularly in regards to the...
Forum: Questions and Answers 13-10-2019, 01:17
Replies: 17
Views: 18
Posted By SteveB47
Re: Really Really Old Stuff - Any Help Appreciated

Thanks, Frank. If you saw him in 1969 I doubt it was my uncle Jack Cornwall (my mother's twin brother) as to the best of my recollection he died before then. He was born in 1924 so would not be at...
Forum: Lost Friends / Family 16-10-2017, 08:49
Replies: 2
Views: 3
Posted By SteveB47
Re: Bentley and/or Ashworth Newark Street

Thank you and I received your private message.
Forum: Lost Friends / Family 20-09-2017, 04:09
Replies: 2
Views: 3
Posted By SteveB47
Bentley and/or Ashworth Newark Street

Hello All!
I hope I am posting in the right thread. I'm sure someone will let me know if I am wrong.
My paternal grandfather Frederick Bentley lived then died in 15 Newark Street. He died in 1964....
Forum: Lost Friends / Family 18-08-2016, 08:50
Replies: 1
Views: 2
Posted By SteveB47
Post Trying to trace relatives of Fred Bentley ex-RN Newark Street

Hello

Frederick (Fred) Bentley Born 25/4/1899 was my paternal grandfather and not to be confused with my Dad, also Fred Bentley.

I am writing a book about my grandfather and most of it...
Forum: Questions and Answers 14-08-2016, 23:52
Replies: 17
Views: 18
Posted By SteveB47
Re: Really Really Old Stuff - Any Help Appreciated

Margaret that is so helpful, as is the information about carters and the railway station.

Will you please pass on my gratitude to the person who gave you this information.

Also please check...
Forum: Questions and Answers 14-08-2016, 23:47
Replies: 17
Views: 18
Posted By SteveB47
Re: Really Really Old Stuff - Any Help Appreciated

Thanks Cashman, Pat is my cousin and lives in London. She has lived there for ages after a few years moving about as an 'Army wife' as she married a soldier.

Yes, I agree she is "alright" :)
...
Forum: Questions and Answers 14-08-2016, 11:24
Replies: 17
Views: 18
Posted By SteveB47
Post Really Really Old Stuff - Any Help Appreciated

Hello to all

It's been a while since I was here. I've been busy writing two books. :enough:

I'm now researching a third book about my grandfather on my Dad's side. Both Dad and his father were...
Forum: General Chat 07-10-2015, 05:01
Replies: 8
Views: 234
Posted By SteveB47
Re: Blackburn road nr. Church

Wow what a shock! I was born in Newark Street in 1947 and although I went down there about 2 years ago your photos have really brought it home to me how it's all changed. I am writing an article for...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 07-10-2015, 04:26
Replies: 6
Views: 7
Posted By SteveB47
Re: Hi to all

Hi Bob
Yes I remember the piece of land very well. Me, my brother and cousin (Michael Boast) often kicked a ball about there. We called it Andys or something like that. I'm talking about the 50s.
Forum: Introduce Yourself 06-10-2015, 10:43
Replies: 6
Views: 7
Posted By SteveB47
Smile Hi to all

Hi and I'd like to introduce myself. First off though I am pleased I found this site. As a native of Accrington though brought up in Huyton, Liverpool I was browsing for old photos of Stanley and...
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