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garinda · 07-02-2010, 08:43

J B Christie (1863 - 1927)

Joseph Barnes Christie was born in Accrington on May 17, 1863.

'The legendary Shrimps' benefactor was a businessman with the firm of Messrs Myrtle, Burt & Co exporters and merchants of Manchester who had a large trade in the Dutch West Indies.
He moved to Morecambe from his home in Southport when he retiredand lived in the town for 10 years. A generous benefactor for many good causes in Morecambe he is best remembered for his association with the football club where he was club president. Starting as president of the supporters club he helped arrange the lease of Rosebery Park. In March 1926 the ground was renamed Christie Park.'
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07-02-2010, 08:43	#46
garinda Give, give, give member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Overlookin' ducks & geese Posts: 32,411 Blog Entries: 293 Liked: 27 times Rep Power: 16466	Re: Obituaries of noted Accringtonians. J B Christie (1863 - 1927) Joseph Barnes Christie was born in Accrington on May 17, 1863. 'The legendary Shrimps' benefactor was a businessman with the firm of Messrs Myrtle, Burt & Co exporters and merchants of Manchester who had a large trade in the Dutch West Indies. He moved to Morecambe from his home in Southport when he retiredand lived in the town for 10 years. A generous benefactor for many good causes in Morecambe he is best remembered for his association with the football club where he was club president. Starting as president of the supporters club he helped arrange the lease of Rosebery Park. In March 1926 the ground was renamed Christie Park.' Morecambe \| Club \| History \| History \| Who was J B Christie? History JB Christie Page 2 __________________ 'If you're going to be a Kant, be the very best Kant there is my son.' Johann Georg Kant, father of Immanuel Kant, philosopher.