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Name: C. Oke
Email: becon12 'at' hotmail.com
From: Warkwickshire
Date: 30/04/06

Please excuse my intrusion but does anyone know how I can get a map, (or similar), of the (abandoned) mines that existed in and around Telford. I shall be very grateful

Name: Joan Pearce
Email: joan 'at' pearce252.freeserve.co.uk
From: Wilmslow, Cheshire
Date: 28/04/06

I am researching my family tree and am looking for information about Samuel Goodreid who was born in Oakengates in 1829. His father was William Goodreid but that is all the information I have. If anyone can help me with any information about the Goodreid family I would be very grateful.

Name: Pam Tilsley
Email: pam.tilsley 'at' tesco.net
From: New Forest
Date: 29/03/06

This is a reply to Iain Thompson about Dark Lane. My Great Great Grandparents lived in Dark Lane. All I know about it is it was a little hamlet of about 60 cottages in 3 rows, 2 formed an angle. there was also a chapel, a railway station and farm.
The chapel was built in 1865 by Thomas Tart and William Withington it was demolished as was Dark Lane to build Telford New town. In the 1881 census it states that Nos. 44-48,50,51,53-55 Dark lane were uninhabited.
Hope this is of interest.

Name: Robert Aloisio
Email: raloisio 'at' maltanet.net
From: Safi - Malta
Date: 29/03/06

Hi everyone in Oakengates.
I was just looking in your site to look for the whereabouts of Johnny Hancocks ex Wolves legend, who was born and died in Oakengates.
I went through every detail in the site and I really liked the place. I have travelled to England on many occasions. I have also been to Wolverhampton and Birmingham, but I've never been to Oakengates. But I can assure you that if my next trip is in the U.K. I will definately make a visit to the beautiful town of Oakengates.

Name: Neil Tipping Email: oakengatesrfc 'at' btconnect.com From: Oakengates Date: 27/03/06

We run a website for Oakengates Rangers FC - we have children from 6 to 18 playing football with the club. Our young teams play at the heart of the town at Hartshill Park

www.oakengatesrangers.ik.com

Name: Mary
Email: oct01 'at' msn.com
From: I Live in Ketley Bank
Date: 21/03/06

HAVE LIVED IN THE AREA ALL MY LIFE BORN IN ST GEORGES 1933

Name: David Browne
Email: dbrowne 'at' xtra.co.nz
From: NZ
Date: 20/03/06

Hi, I was born in Wellington 1949, lived in Hadley, then moved to Oakengates, went to Ketley Bank Primary School then on to Trench Boys. My father Gerald Browne worked for many years at the army camp @ Donnington as a carpenter, I worked at the West Midland Gas based in Oakengates. Any one with info please email me back, I will dig out my last years School photo and post in on the site now I have found you !!

Best regards to all in Oakengates.

Name: Jools
Email: joolinthecrown 'at' hotmail.com
From: Cheshire
Date: 13/03/06

Hi, I came across the site while looking into my family history. My grandmother lived at 'Oakdene' Leonard Street, Oakengates and I have a copy of her baptism certificate when she was baptised on June 9th 1912 by her father, Thomas Smith, a deacon at Oakengates Baptist Church. I do not have a house number for 'Oakdene' and wondered if anyone knows of the house.

Dark Lane

Name: Iain Thompson
Email: thompson 'at' cbitsnet.com
From: England
Date: 13/03/06

Hello All,
My grandmother was called Florence Jaundrell and she used to regularly attend the Primitive Methodist chapel in Dark Lane. Does anyone out there have any information about Dark Lane or what became of the Chapel? I would love to know.
I would also love to hear from any Jaundrells or their descendants.
Many thanks.

Name: Graham Shepherd
Email: reabrookhouse 'at' hotmail.com
From: Shrewsbury
Date: 07/03/06

Have just read message from Brian Arnold in Berkshire .
Remember you ? how can one forget !!

Your name has come up many times over the years when the Shepherd family have get togethers - yes they still occur .

Perhaps you would like to contact me at above E Mail and we can catch up on old times .

Name: Jim Austen
Email: jimoausten 'at' blueyonder.co.uk
From: Near Oakengates (where else?)
Date: 02/03/06

Is there anyone out there interested in an informal re-union of teenagers from the 1960s who frequented Oakengates and Donnington. A chat and a pint over topics like The Chelsea Coffee Bar, Grosvenor Cinema, The June Room, The Miners Club, The Brown Lion,The Cartwheel Cafe, The Green Inn, the list is endless but where are they now!!!?. A few are already interested (they know who they are)

Name: Sam Smith Email: melford.boy 'at' outgun.com From: Bolton, Lancs Date: 27/02/06

I've been looking around the net and what do I find but Kevin Kitching. One of my old class colleagues. I wonder if he remembers me?

Name: Christine Stigner
Email: christine.stigner 'at' btopenworld.com
From: London
Date: 27/02/06

Hello, I have just discovered your site through trying to researach my family tree. My great grandfather Edwin Gilbert Golding, is listed on the 1901 census as living at 13 Market Street Wombridge parish. He was a drapers assistant, 26. The head of the household was a Miss Lizzie Watkins. Although married at the time there is no mention of my great grandmother, Mary Louise Golding. Later the family lived in Shifnal and they and my grandfather, Randal Golding who died during WW2, are buried at St Andrews church there.
If anyone has any information about the drapers, Lizzie Watkins or anyone in my family I would be very grateful.
Thank you,
Christine

Name: Brian Arnold
Email: barnold 'at' acs-england.co.uk
From: Berkshire
Date: 22/02/06

Hi, I lived in and around Oakengates from 1942 to 1964 when I joined the RAF. I retired from the service in 1995 and now live in Berkshire. During my growing up years in Oakengates, my parents Vi and Les kept the Greyhound Inn on the Holyhead Road. When I left the area, I lost touch with many old friends. If you remember me I hope you are all fit and well. Good Luck Oakengates.

Name: Basil Johnson
Email: belzeeb 'at' bigpond.net.au
From: Canberra, Australia
Date: 20/02/06

Concerning Wellington 1954. Any record of a Dutch girl aged 20 studying social work who stayed several months at the orphanage/childrens home? Anna Charlotte Bonebakker by name.Is the place still there?

Name: Angela Cooke (nee Cooper)
Email: cookebillylc 'at' aol.com
From: Exeter
Date: 19/02/06

I am trying to find my lost schoolfriend Janice Porton (nee Stone). last heard from her ten + years ago. lived in district nr Dawley Telford with husband Steve? I think she has moved address, she may still be in or around Telford. her children are (now grown up) David Jason Donna Christina, I think their surname is Simcox.
Her parents also lived there Tom and Lillian Stone in Malinslee, she also has a sister Rita in Telford. If anyone knows Janice's where abouts or her sister Rita, or children please can you inform them I am looking for her.

Name: Joan Butcher (ex Whitefoot)
Email: 48butcher 'at' tinyworld.co.uk
From: ex Oakengates now in Norwich.
Date: 19/02/06

I am daughter of the late John Graham and Sidonia Whitefoot who lived at Belle Vue on Stafford Road from 1939 until 1951 and I am looking for a photo of our old house which was demolished to make way for the new road. Please contact me if you are able to help.

Name: Colin & Angela Tamkin
Email: ctamkin 'at' bigpond.net.au
From: Bribie Island, Australia
Date: 16/02/06

Just updating my email address. still waiting to hear from old friends, who attended wrockwardine wood girls school in the early sixties. My maiden was Angela Palmer. we moved to Australia in 1969, and we love the life style here. Hope to hear from someone soon

Name: Lisa Etheridge
Email: lisa.etheridge 'at' ukonline.co.uk
From: Polesworth, Nth Warwickshire, England
Date: 12/02/06

Hi, as a girl I lived in West Road, Ketley Bank and attended Queenswood school. My name back then was Lisa Jones my father Harry, mother Janet and younger brother Adrian. We later moved to the Homelands, Mobile Home Park where my mother still lives. I have very fond memories of Ketley Bank and Oakengates, Mrs Hedges' sweet shop and butchers, the old chapel and playing on the gorse (as we called it). I am presently researching my mothers side of the family Stevens or Stephens who appear to have lived around Donnington/Lilleshall for at least 200 years, if anyone has info on this family or would just like to reminisce over times spent at Ketley Bank please feel free to contact me.

Name: Pam Joyce
Email: sj5603 'at' aol.com
From: Lancashire
Date: 05/02/06

I have been researching family history and I have family living in the area of The Nabb from around 1850-1901. The name I am researching is Woolley. The father who died before 1901 is Edward Woolley a railway worker or plate layer and his wife Joanna, they were my gt gt grandparents.I have some photos, If anyone else has carried out research on this family I would be please to hear from you.

Name: Loveitt
Email: edwards.l 'at' blueyonder.co.uk
From: Ketley Bank ,U.K
Date: 30/01/06

In reply to the Palmer family in Australia who lived in Ketley bank in the 60's - my mother remembers your family. I tried to e-mail you but kept failing to send.

Name: Michael J Charles
Email: mikejcharles9 'at' talktalk.net
From: Staffordshire
Date: 29/01/06

I am looking for the Charles family or any links to them please. My 4 times Great Grandfather, Enoch Charles, was born in 1831 in Ketley.
Any information will be gratefully received.
Best Wishes. Mike Charles

Name: Brian Hobbs
Email: brydette 'at' comcast.net
From: Naples, Florida
Date: 19/01/06

Hello Mike Carty, I used to live at 73 School Rd We both went to Adams albeit you were two years ahead of me. Last time we met was in '69' At Donnington British Legion. I had just come back from a 3year stint in Far East and you I believe at that time was doing the long sub patrols. Have managed to contact quite a few old friends on this website - its bloody marvellous. Can't wait to come back to Telford area for a visit probably summer this year. Look foward to meeting old friends and having a pint at Kev Holloway's pub - Arlington Inn.

Name: Dave Stinson
Email: daverose7 'at' yahoo.com
From: Oakengates
Date: 15/01/06

As a relatively newcomer to Oakengates, and having looked at the History of the general area - including some pictorial books, showing its past industrial sites - I have become fascinated with the local history below our feet. Sadly, a lot of the former buidings have disappeared, but others lurk only around the corner!

Is there a Civic Society for Oakengates and St Georges, along with the general area? If not,it would be quite something to have others, who have the same fascination with the industrial and social history of this fascinating area, to consider forming a Civic Society for this area. I, for one, would certainly like to be included or help to establish one that could meet at frequent intervals. I do know that other nearby Towns, such as Wellington, Ketley and Shifnal have such organisations.

Please feel free to e-mail with any comments, or otherwise.

Name: Jim Cooper
Email: jim.lydebrook 'at' btinternet.com
From: Little Wenlock
Date: 14/01/06

I am researching the Pains Lane/St.Georges Races and the Race Horse Training and Breeding Stables at Stanton near Shifnal. There are very many names associated with these subjects, a few are listed herewith but if anybody has any connections I would be very pleased to hear from them. NAMES:- Wadlow, Eyke, Walters, Cliff, Joseph Taylor Phillips, John Millington, Abercrombie, Ogle, and Boycott.

Name: Mike Carty
Email: integral 'at' johnryde.co.uk
From: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Date: 11/01/06

I was born at 82 Jubilee Ave, Donnington in 1941, and attended St. Patrick's RC School in Wellington - then on to Adams Grammar at Newport. I have just found the Oakengates site, which is great, and was surprised to see my name in Peter Wood's email dating back to 2002. I note that many of the subscribers are tracing their family history as I am. I have joined the Shropshire Family History Society and find it extremely helpful. My mother's family (Hick/Brothwood/Bould/Gaut/Lawley) were miners in Donnington and I've traced them back to the 1700s.

Ed's note - try the BBC family history website as well

Name: Rosemary Charman..nee.Lane
Email: roseycharman2005 'at' hotmail.co.uk
From: St.Georges, Telford
Date: 10/01/06

Hi all, an update on my e.mail address.

Name: Danny McAree
Email: danny.mcaree 'at' btopenworld.com
From: Coventry
Date: 10/01/06

I have recently visited Snedshill following the fire at the trading estate on Christmas eve, when a number of buildings were destroyed. Is there anyone still around who worked at the Snedshill brickworks site before it closed in 1966? I would be interested to speak to someone who could tell me about the different buildings on the site and how the products moved through the site from raw materials to finished products.

I enjoyed a visit to Oakengates and to the fine church and the shopping centre. I hope to return to the area more often

Danny McAree

Name: Mandy Lee / Jobber
Email: mandyjobber 'at' ntlworld.com
From: Oakengates
Date: 04/01/06

Well Hi all and hi to Sam, what has happened !!! You look rather different. Yes I made it back home - it beats living in Manchester, anyone who knows me get in touch. regards Mandy

Name: John Howitt
Email: john 'at' howitt0.wanadoo.co.uk
From: Derbyshire
Date: 02/01/06

I was in the army at COD Donnington from 1985 1987 I loved the area and my best memories were spent with a lady who lived on Trench Road, Donnington. I would love to hear from her.

Name: Steve Reece
Email: slinger9 'at' hotmail.com
From: Oakengates
Date: 21/12/05

Oakengates Town Council wishes you all, A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and a PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR.

Name: Tony Deller
Email: cmdraconis616 'at' aol.com
From: Cornwall ( St.Austell )
Date: 09/12/05

I would like to hear from anyone who was a part of Oakengates in 1934 when I was a schoolboy there .
An email to my son-in-law (as above) or a phone call to me on 01726 75521 .
Many thanks.

Name: Jo Sawley
Email: josephine.sawley 'at' ntlworld.com
From: Burnley, Lancashire
Date: 07/12/05

I lived in St Georges and Priors Lee in the 1950s. I am trying to trace anyone who worked with my Dad in the pits in Shropshire - Granville pit I think it was called. These ex-miners would be in their 70s or 80s now so please could people ask their parents or grandparents. My Dads name was William Edward Bowden known as Ted Bowden. Thank you. I love Oakengates area and the people. Regards xJo

Name: Jim Austen
Email: jimoausten 'at' blueyonder.co.uk
From: Wrockwardine Wood
Date: 28/11/05

Hi there anyone who knows me (Pete Parkinson, Brian Hobbs, and possibly Pete Masters.) Just to say that my Mail address has changed :- jimoausten@blueyonder.co.uk Happy memories of Oakengates from 1958 - 1972

Name: Sam Smith Email: melford_boy 'at' outgun.com From: Bolton Date: 24/11/05

I knew it, my very own sister would post a guest entry. Well my decision to move back to Telford is on hold because of a pay rise here. Plus I've gone through a very minor change. Those from Oakengates who know me, email me dammit, just so I can hassle you.

Sam

Name: Steve Reece
Email: slinger9 'at' hotmail.com
From: Oakengates
Date: 16/11/05

I'm coming to the Oakengates Christmas Light Switch On, on Friday 2nd December, with a French Market, along Market Street,from 9:30am.
Father Christmas in the afternoon, with entertainment from Wombridge and Wrockwardine Schools, the Salvation Army with Christmas carols after the switch on.
Plus other entertainment through out the day. Oh Beacon Radio Road Show, with Beacon Bear will be there. All finishing at 7/7:30pm. See you there.(see posters, going up soon!)

Name: Denise Wilkinson
Email: goode2shoes 'at' hotmail.co.uk
From: Barnsley South Yorkshire
Date: 29/10/05

Hi, is there anyone with a family connection to the Ball family of Slate Row, Wombridge? My great-grandparents were Thomas and Mary Ball (nee Ball), my 2g grandparents were John and Elizabeth Ball (nee Cooper). My 3g grandparents were William and Dianah Ball (nee Tonks). Any info after this would be great, thanks.

Name: Jaccy Downey (Colyer)
Email: jaccyd 'at' hotmail.com
From: Telford
Date: 24/10/05

I was born in Donnington after my parents came up from London during the war. I went to Donnington Wood Infants/Junior School then Wrockwardine Wood Girls School and then the Walker Technical College. I joined the MoD in 1959 in Donnington, and still work for the MoD but now we are based at Stafford Park. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me from any of my schools. I have lived in different parts of the country but am now settled back in Telford.

Name: Ian Maddock
Email: maddocki 'at' telus.net
From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Date: 22/10/05

I am hoping that someone can help me track down additional information about the Maddock Foundry, the products they made, who their customers were etc. But most importantly, I would like to learn more about the Maddock family members that were involved in the Foundry. If anyone has any information or pictures of the Maddock family members I would truly appreciate corresponding with you.

Name: Chris Maguire
Email: cmaguire 'at' keypoint.com.au
From: Hobart, Tasmania
Date: 17/10/05

Born 2.9.1925 to Annie Lineton, daughter of Tom Lineton at 39 Lincoln Road, Wrockwardine Wood. Annie married John Maguire and we moved to Manchester.
In very brief:
Annie's sister, Hilda, (one of many, Molly, Ethel, Blanche etc etc) married Harry Hoggins. They also lived in Lincoln Road. Is any of the place left today, or has it been demolished?
G'Day to you all.

Name: Peter Stoddart
Email: pastoddart 'at' aol.com
From: Derbyshire
Date: 13/10/05

My family lived in New Hadley in 1800 at a place called Ragfield row. Does anyone have any photographs of this area in the early 1800s please?

Name: Verity Nock
Email: wilko160 'at' btinternet.com
From: Oakengates
Date: 21/09/05

Hi all. I've lived in Oakengates/Ketley Bank/St Georges all my life and proud to come from here. Nearly all members of my family come from the Telford area.

I'm looking for any information you anyone might have regarding my family.

My dad is Andrew Nock. He attended Wombridge CP School and then the local secondary. My aunt is Helen Burroughs (nee Nock). My grandparents are Leonard 'Roy' Nock and Barbara Nock (nee Roberts). They still live in Oakengates and used to live in Beverley many years ago. It was their house on Willows Road that had the gas explosion in the late 60s/early 70s.

On the other side of the family, my mother's name is Carol Nock (nee Picken). She unfortunately died 7 years ago. She was brought up in Hadley and Wellington. Her siblings are Amanda (Mandy), Julie, Ian and Keith. My grandparents are Frank Picken (recently deceased) and Doreen Picken (nee Moore).

If any of these names or events seem familiar, please email me and I will pass any messages on. Thanks

Name: Lynda Grainger
Email: ballahassall 'at' manx.net
From: Isle of Man
Date: 18/09/05

I have just started to tackle the Smith side of my family tree and discovered this morning that my greatgrandfather's mother, Salome, (married name Smith) was born here in about 1805.

Name: Ronald Barber
Email: rbarber 'at' fsmail.net
From: Harlow, Essex
Date: 20/08/05

Hi, I'm ex Hadley boy now trying to do family tree and came across place called "The Finney" Little Lynton Fold. believe to be near Dawley. Any one heard of this? if so please Email me. Great place, Oakengates, my Godparents Win & Ron Plimmer once had the Fighting Cocks at top of the street. Look forwards to hearing from you. Regards Ron.

Name: Sam Smith
Email: melford_boy 'at' outgun.com
From: Bolton...back to Telford
Date: 13/08/05

I've decided to move back to Telford from Bolton, because the North West has no prospects or opportunities.

Graduated from Bolton Institute (Now University of Bolton) with a 2:2 Ba Hons Sociology and Community Studies honours Degree, and I am currently living in Bolton, but visit home every so often. My current place of work is in Bolton, but it's rubbish and my staff are inept.

Rock n roll.

Name: Angela Tamkin, nee Palmer
Email: actamkin 'at' bigpond.com
From: Bribie Island, Australia
Date: 07/08/05

Hi, I found this site by accident (what a great site). I'd love to hear from old friends who went to Wrockwardine Girl's school from 60/ 65. My best friend was Susan Ball. We lived in Third Ave, Ketley Bank from 58 /68, anyone that can remember the Palmer family would love to hear from you.

Name: Allan Adams
Email: adamsdroop 'at' blueyonder.co.uk
From: Oakengates
Date: 04/08/05

Hello people, I lived in Oakengates for 27 years, now I reside in Leegomery, went to Trench secondary modern, left in 1964. It would be great to hear from anybody who was there at the same time. The factory was called Ruby Owens, we made soil products for the housing market, its other branch was in Wolverhampton

Name: Palmer family
Email: colpalmer22 'at' hotmail.com
From: Australia
Date: 04/08/05

Hi to Oakengates and all the lovely people who live there, I'm wondering is there anybody who might remember the Palmer family who use to live at Ketley Bank back in 1968. The Palmers emigrated to Australia in 1969 ,my father's name is Jim and my mother's name is Brenda, they had 6 children, and their names are Angela, Nigel, Russell, Colin, Hazel, Stuart. I would like to hear from anybody who remembers us especially people from the Dearnley/Price/Crew/Simpson/ Lovett families. Also I would love to hear from any of the Palmer clan that we may be related to or anybody that would like to email me from there.

Name: Chris Strawford
Email: hux601 'at' beeb.net
From: Now Derbyshire (formally from Broseley)
Date: 27/07/05

My mother Winifred Strawford was manageress of the works canteen at the John Maddocks Foundary until the canteen was 'privatised' in the late 50's. I am trying to trace a workmate of mine who I used to work with at Madeley Wood Colliery. His name was Frank Nickless and when the Madeley pit closed in the late 60's he was transferred to Granville Colliery. This was when we lost touch - it would be great to find him. He is in his seventies now.

Name: Karen Hollingworth
Email: kh004n2345 'at' blueyonder.co.uk
From: Oakengates
Date: 27/07/05

I love living in Oakengates - it's not where I come from but it is where I am - it has everything I want and need - guess that makes me a very lucky person.

Name: Glynis Preston
Email: bp012gp1356 'at' blueyonder.co.uk
From: Scotland
Date: 25/07/05

Hi, visited Oakengates recently to walk in the footsteps of ancestors. My Davies connection to the area goes back to early 1800's, also Evans, Bevan, all living in Oakengates, Wrockwardine Wood, Priors Lee, Wombridge Hill, Lawley Bank, but especially The Nabb, where there has been a lot of Davies connection between 1851 and 1891. I would love to hear from anyone with these names in their tree who think we may have a connection. Also can anyone hazard a guess as to why the Evans would move to Newfoundland early 1830's, have two children then return a few years later to Priors Lee, and have more family. The head of household was a coal labourer, so they would not have been well off. I would love to hear theories on why, how, and was this down to something happening in Shropshire at the time? Hope someone can give me ideas on this. Thanks

Name: peter green
Email: peter 'at' etechrecruit.co.uk
From: Oakengates
Date: 22/07/05

We have 500sq ft of office space available in Oxford Street, Oakengates, on the 1st Floor above the Wrekin Housing Trust. It is the ideal place for a small business to establish itself.

Name: John & Stewart Turner
Email: isaiah40v6 'at' aol.com
From: Shifnal
Date: 18/07/05

Proud owners of Oakengates Pound Shop & Premier Pets (based in Oakengates Indoor Shopping Mall, Market Street. We used to be taken to Oakengates as children every Saturday shopping, and had first job (at Woolworths). Love the town very much and very pleased to see it grow and prosper.

Name: Kath Burton
Email: phil 'at' burrton.freeserve.co.uk
From: York
Date: 02/07/05

I am trying to trace possible relations who live in or around Donnington or Newport. The family name is LOWE. My grandad was called John Lowe (born in 1890) in Trench.

His father was Harry Lowe born 1867 possibly in Trench. Harry married Kitty (Catherine Martha Taylor). John's brothers and sisters included...Thomas, Ada, Albert, William, Fred..all born in the 1890's. There was also some born after 1900 names Vernon, Bertha, Ivan. Does anyone know this family? I think many of them were born in Donnington Wood. Thank you anybody out there...Kath

This is for my dad, please does anyone have any photos of Wrockwardine school? My dad attended it from 1951, he lives in Leicester now, but has great memories of home. If you remember him, send him an email, any photos would be great!!! Many thanks, Sharon x P.S. dad used to live on Furnace Lane, has three sisters, Janet, Jean and Marie, thank you for reading this!

Name: Mr M Lazic
Email: milanolaz 'at' tiscali.co.uk
From: Oakengates
Date: 14/06/05

Hi, my name is Milan and I grew up in the Trench area, then moved to Oakengates which has developed more over the years with its shops, pubs and takeaways.The people are friendly too. I enjoy living in Oakengates. If anyone remembers me please post comment.

Name: Lilian Upton
Email: leslibrary 'at' hotmail.com
From: Spain
Date: 9/06/05

I have just found the Oakengates web site, Amazing. I now live in Spain but was born in Old Park
Oakengates was the place where my Mum did most of her shopping. My father Clive Upton was baths attendant at the Granville pit for many years. Sadly he died just before the pit was closed and was still employed by the NCB at that time.

He used to work double shifts and holidays --especially Christmas--always keen to earn a bit of extra cash. I remember him taking me into the baths one year - I must be one of the few women to have been inside a pit head baths house ! I think I have still got some of the towels he bought for me from the shop - they are indestructible and of excellent quality.

I was brought up in Telford and went to St Georges school then Wrockwardine Wood. My grandparents are Charles and Betty Berrymen who spent most of their lives on the Oakengates council. SAD to say my grandad passed away but my nan still lives in Wrockwardine Wood, my great grand parents came from St Georges they were known as the Eldridges, also my mom still lives there. So as you can see our family love St Georges and Oakengates. If you would like to get in touch please contact me. Thanks, Mandy

Name: Brian Hobbs
Email: brydette 'at' comcast.net
From: Florida, USA
Date: 03/05/05

Hi Pete,
Remember me My dad had the shop in Lincoln Road. We all had motor bikes, I believe yours was a Norton Dominator. Incidently I had a pork pie - the first in ten years from your old shop, two years ago on a visit to UK - tasted absolutely great - can't get them here. Also saw a message from Jankers I tried to answer but was unable so belatedly Happy New Year Jankers. Brian

Name: Peter Parkinson
Email: gailbailey25 'at' hotmail.co.uk
From: Telford
Date: 30th April 2005
Trying to trace anyone who attended the John Hunt School in the year 1957 form 4. I would like to find anyone who attended at that time to exchange any news.

Kind regards,
Pete (Parky).
Parkinson's Butchers.

Name: Michelle Jones
Email: fluffychick75 'at' blueyonder.co.uk
From: Telford
Date: 10th April 2005

Hi everyone, I grew up in trench and still live in Telford. I love the history section of the site as I am trying to trace my family history.
Most of it is out of Telford but I do have a couple of people from the area. My uncle's family "Gale" were from the Horton area and also "Tranter" family again from Horton, haven't got much further back with the Tranters at the moment, apart from a John Tranter born 1873 in Horton Donnington. I have looked in 1881 census but there are two of them!

Name: Richard Pagett
Email: rpagett 'at' cogeco dot ca
From: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Date: 25 March 2005

Born on the Nabb over what was then the shop. Moved around a bit as a kid. Did apprenticeship at Sankeys from 68. Moved here in 78. Married 26 years 2 daughters all grown up, time certainly does fly. If anyone remembers me, I would love to hear from you.

Name: Ron Poole
Email: ronpool at btopenworld dot com
From: Wilsden, West Yorks.
Date: 02 March 2005

Does anyone know what happened to the Uxacona Singers? I was a founder member in c. 1963 but left Oakengates in 1968 and then went overseas in 1969, so rather lost touch. All the people I should have asked aren't around any more unfortunately. I was talking to someone about Oakengates recently and wondered what happened to this choir especially as I found an LP of them (after my time c.1970).

Name: Jim Austen (Jankers)
Email: Jim at jausten dot fsnet dot co dot uk
From: Wrockwardine Wood
Date: 19 Dec 2004

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Hi there to all who knew me in the good old days, especially the Miners Club, June Room, Chelsea Coffee Bar, Green Inn, Brown Lion and lastly The Crown.

Name: John Holloway
Email: jhy122 'at' btinternet dot com
From: Telford
Date: 12 Dec 2004

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Merry Christmas

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