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The Croft - posted by Regina on Fri 16 May

	Anona, There was a house across the road from the Garage at Walton on the Eccleshall Road. I am under the impression the house was torn down and a another building was erected which is a Doctor's Office. This new Houce has been given the name :"The Croft". Incidental? I don't know.

Heeley - posted by Regina on Fri 16 May

	William, Joe Reader was raised by My Grandmother since his mother died at birth. He wanted to go into the Submarines in WWII but the Bell Girls, Molly and Jean talked him out of it, so he went into the navy. He was one of only 5 Survivors when their ship was torpedoed in the Northern Sea Of Murmansk. He was married to Rena who died about a year ago, and lives on the outskirts of Stafford. I talk to him occasionally, he's as old as Louie. I'm not sure whether Betty and Edna Reader were sisters- maybe cousins, but I do know he had a brother. I need my Grandson to a little job for me so while he's here I will see what he can do with the pictures. The Heeley you refer to could be either Kenneth or or Jack, they lived on Old Road, Their Father was Frank. Jack was killed in a motorbike accident while still young, Kenny may still be alive he had a number of children. I have a geaneolgy chart , perhaps their's more information on that. Here's to the new photo page.

The Den Youth Cafe The Frank Jordan Centre - posted by Jill Hood on Thu 15 May

	The Den youth Cafe is open Sunday, Tuesday and Friday.The young leaders will serve you with some good quality food and drinks competitively priced. A particular favourite of mine is The Teaser hot chocolate with maltesers! So if you want to pop in with friends and relax for a while then the Den is the place to be. The Den's young leaders are trying to raise funds for games consoles and will be having a stand at The Stone Festival Car boot Sale Sunday June 8th. I'm sure that many of you have clutter that you would love to see the back of! If you think we could make some money with your unwanted items ( please no fridges or freezers ) call me on 07736413097 A big thankyou for all the support given to us for our fund raising Jill Hood

TO REGINA THE HEELEY FAMILY - posted by William Clarke on Thu 15 May

	Your Gran parents who lived in Field Terrace Mr. Heeley used to collect insurance, Joe Reeder also lived there, was Joe a relation?. I used to know a lad named Heeley before WWII who lived in Victors St.we used to play football together on the common plot when we were children,I have not seen or heard of him since,what was his name?. Regina I would love to receive the pictures you mention please email them over. Lee has promised to make it possible for me to upload pictures onto this web site

Williams pictures - posted by William Clarke on Tue 13 May

	Thank you Lee the cooperation between our two web sites can only benefit our members

Williams Pictures - posted by Lee on Tue 13 May

	William, If you don't mind your pictures being published to everyone on the web I can give you a link so you can upload you pictures to this site. Of course I'll credit you and link through to your site. Let me know, Lee

Picture - posted by Regina on Tue 13 May

	William, I have a picture of my Brother Raymond with a group of men who worked for Bagnalls, when they finished a huge Steam Engine which was transported to Tanganyika, South Africa. They have changed the name to something else now but I wonder if you would care for a copy? I also have My Granparents sitting on the center steps of Stonefield park when they were quite old. Would be nice to share all the pictures I've saved over the years with those who remain of our generation in Stone

Families - posted by Regina on Tue 13 May

	William, hope your Internet problem is resolved soon. There was a question about who lived at 63 Victor Street in time past. Ethel and Reg Heeley, son of my Grandparents who lived at 7 Field Terrace, lived there, then Arthur and Sally Hill, My Grandmother's Sister (he was the signal man at the Whitebridge Lane crossing,) then Margaret and Tom Smith (Daughter of Anne and Harold Heeley) lived there for a while and then moved to Trentham. I am still interested in the " Plot" and if anyone ever walks through there anymore.

Margaret & Regina - posted by william 1 on Mon 12 May

	I now have a photograph of the Glover & Plant family showing Lillian Pickering,but I am having trouble uploading onto the internet,it is beyond my control we will have to wait for my internet provider to get it's act together.

walton area - posted by margaret on Mon 12 May

	I feel sure Im right in thinking , there was a Maternity Home in Ecceshall Rd Walton at the time mentioned.which is still there .Its been a private house for years Cant think of lady's name who was the midwife (I was Very Young At The Time Ha! Ha!)

The Croft - posted by Regina on Mon 12 May

	Anona, I can only think of asking at the Stone Library for information you request. Other than that, there maybe an older lady who may have some knowledge about it. If you are not from Stone at present, put your request before William on this page if he has any recollection of the place you are interested in he would probably try to find out for you.

'The Croft' birthplace - posted by anona matthews on Sat 10 May

	Thank you for your information Regina but on looking at my birth certificate again, it definitely states 'The Croft ' as being in Walton Stone. So do you think the home you mentioned may be too far away from that address ? Maybe the building no longer exists or has been renamed. Not sure how to progress really. Anyone any ideas?

The Plot - posted by Regina on Fri 09 May

	Yesterday I was picking violets out of a yard near here, and thinking back , I wonder if people still go for walks over the plot and pick the buttercups and daises? I know the Bluebell Woods are gone, Shame, it was filled with bluebells and marsh marigolds, You could sit on a fallen tree and hear the birds and spend an hour just listening. Simple entertainment, yet so long remembered. My Uncle Arthur was the person who looked after the Plot, and he lived at the Crossing on the Whitehill Lane, and guided all the trains on the right tracks.

"The Croft" - posted by Regina on Fri 09 May

	It's possible "The Croft" was the name of a home. Their were two midwives named Nurse Street and Nurse Lowndes, who would be called to deliver infants. There was a large home on the longton Road, called "Knenhall", the K silent. The Lady of the home used it as sort of a maternity hospital.

Birthplace - posted by anona matthews on Thu 08 May

	I was born in Stone in 1949. On my birth certificate the actual place of birth was recorded as 'The Croft' Walton Stone. I believe it was a maternity home as my mother told me that the midwife there influenced her in the choice of my name !! I would love to know where that building is now.

Schools - posted by Regina on Thu 08 May

	Thank you Elizabeth, I am familiar with your information. I do recall a school that possibly was taken over by the Civil Defence in WWII. I remember ny Mother carrying me to school because it had snowed. Very unusual. That's where I learned to dislike warm milk. I left the UK in 1947, At Christ Church School. Mr. Capps was one of the Teachers, along with Miss Lovelock, who I locked horns with over the pronunciation of my name. I learned to knit and to hem a white hankie with red thread, so that we could see what we were doing. The teachers name escapes me at the moment but she was a Mrs. and I would say in the second grade. She was a sweet lady. At Stone Senior School Miss Heatherington taught sewing and gym and I have carried what I learned in that class through my whole life.. Mr. Barker Smith was a wonderful head Master, In my memory book I have his Obit. Thanks for the contact.

Schools - posted by Elizabeth on Wed 07 May

	Hello Regina. I can't remember any schools other than the 2 Primary Schools Christ Church and St Michael's plus the Catholic School St Dominics and Miss Bellis's near the station and the 2 secondary schools - the Secondary Modern in Old Road which is now a Middle School and Alleyne's - plus St Dominics Convent. There used to be a shop years ago I know at no 1 Alexandra Street as my Grandmother used to keep it but that was very many years ago not later than early 1930s. My Mother told me that they sold bundles of firewood and when she was small she very kindly went round one day and left bundles on the doorsteps of the houses in the road. I don't remember there still being a shop there though in the fifties but maybe I've forgotten.

The Gullet - posted by Regina on Tue 06 May

	William, So funny that you should remind me of that little passage way between Old and Oulton Roads. The Vine Inn is in that area and we knew the owner at that time as "Uncle Vic" I was never in a pub, until I came back on our 25th anniversary, and we met with The Bell Family at the Talbot. The Sweet Shop as I remember was at the top of Albert Street, and was a post office then. Grandad Heeley gave us a penny every Saturday and that is where we would go for candy. A penny wouldn't buy even that anymore. What's new with you?

Smiths Grocery - posted by Regina on Tue 06 May

	Thank you Elizabeth for your information about the little shop on Victor Street. We made many trips there for apples and potatoes. How nice that you are related. These are wonderful memories. Was there another little shop on the corner of Alexander Street, I think they sold clothing. At the top of Alexander Street by Arthur Street is the building still there that was a school. That is where I first attended school, and I haven't forgotten that the teacher warmed our milk. I refused it then, and I still do. Funny what we remember.

Correction below - posted by Elizabeth on Mon 05 May

	Please ignore that odd word below beginning with ezr. I must have had the cursor flashing in the message box when I typed in the code.

Smiths Victor Street - posted by Elizabeth on Mon 05 May

	The misses Emmie and Katie Smith had a small shop (grocery and greengrocery) in Victor St, ezruilizfezjust opposite Alexandra St. Katie was my Godmother.They lived at the house next to the shop and finally sold up in the late fifties and went to live in Easbourne.

slabs - posted by darren lycett on Mon 05 May

	has anybody got any free slabs for my garden the size i am after is 2x2.asap thanks my phone is 07761813002

slabs - posted by darren lycett on Mon 05 May

	has anybody got any free slabs for my garden the size i am after is 2x2.asap thanks

Regina - posted by William Clarke on Mon 05 May

	Regina, Lillian Pickering referred to his not the one you are thinking about, that Lillian Pickering was Joe Pickering the undertakers daughter. The Lillian Pickering referred to was much older she lived in Oulton Rd.next to the gullet the pathway between Oulton Rd.and Old Rd.opposite Lotus shoe factory that was. I don't Know of a Smiths shop in Victors St are you thinking of Frank Smiths shop? a sweet shop in Arthur's St.which we children often referred to as May Roses, moved to Victoria St.and became a sub post office

Pickering - posted by Regina on Mon 05 May

	William and Margaret, The name of Lillian Pickering is well remembered. However, is it the same Lil Pickering that lived in the house between Field Terrace and Victor Street? They had a little shop half way up Albert Street. Mrs. Shutt , who I think was Lillian's Aunt lived with her and also ran the shop. If Norman Plant worked at Joules, it was after I left England. I remember Knights shop, and I also worked at Joules, but do not recognise the name while I worked there. Yes, I do remember the Bennett boys, and Eric Warrilow.. It interest me to know what became of Smith's Shop in the middle of Victor Street.

Victor's St.Paul Glover - posted by William Clarke on Sun 04 May

	Paul I would be very pleased to receive a photo of Norman Plant for my STONE STAFFS ENGLAND web site,I will place on my PEOPLE OF STONE page. Bill

Memories - posted by William Clarke on Sun 04 May

	Yes Margaret you are probably right Knight's was a electrical shop it also sold paraffin which closed down and Norman then moving to Joules.Do you remember Doris Colclough (nee Randal) working at Knight's?.

Memories - posted by margaret on Sun 04 May

	William I thought Knights was an Electrical Shop which closed.think Norman must have gone to Joules as Electrician then till he retired.I can connect Ivan with Chesworth .No one has picked up on the names of their younger sisters Monica & Judy.Yes I remember Tony & Graham Bennett.see tony occassionaly Graham Took Our Wedding Photo's 1956 (Day's of Black & White Photo's)Mr ert Warrilow was my Mothers Uncle & His Wife was my God Mother

Victor Street - posted by Paul Glover on Sun 04 May

	Norman and Ivan Plant were the sons of Charles and Beatrice Plant (née Chesworth). Charles Plant was the adopted brother of my grandmother Lilian Pickering who was married to my grandfather Wilfred Glover. Bill, I have a photo of Norman Plant in WW2 uniform. Do you want it for your website? Paul Glover

St. Dominic's Church - posted by shirley shepley on Sun 04 May

	Could someone please let me know how I can get in touch with someone at St. Domonic's so I can get information and records on my father's family. Thank you

Victors St. - posted by William Clarke on Sun 04 May

	Margaret,I am sure Norman Plant did not work at Joules he worked in the high St. at Knight's the ironmongers.If Ivan Plant was not named Ivan Plant then what was his name?.No one has mentioned the Bennett family Graham and Tony who lived next door to the Warrilows do you remember Graham and Tony?.Margaret or Regina. I play at bowls with Tony on Stonefield Park every Tuesday, Graham was a schoolteacher and lives in Telford Shropshire. The three of us Margaret,Regina and I have wonderful memories at our age I am 83 .Keep remembering. Best wishes, Bill.

Thanks Margaret - posted by Barry Jordan on Sat 03 May

	Hi there. Hope all is going well for you. we are ok here down under. It is our autumn noe, and the days are lovely, and the nights just starting to cool down. Our winter starts in June, so out with the electric blanket & winter woolies.I will hope to see a win for Stoke on Sunday, and see them in the Premier League after all these years.Love Barry & Rose.

Email Address - posted by Barry Jordan on Sat 03 May

	Hi Alan. I sent an Email to the Email you gave me. I sent it last week, so i am not sure what happened to it.Janets husband John has had major surgery in Brum. and is still in intensive care, though he appears to be improving. Hope all is well with you. At least I can keep in touch through this site, after all these years anything is good! I am back at work after my 4 days off,so will not have as much time to spare. Keep in touch. Best Wishes Barry.

Anything newsworthy? - posted by Regina on Sat 03 May

	Alan, I see you are busy answering questions on this page. Your memories of Stone really surprise me, but the command of the computer does not surprise me at all, because you were always quite technically minded. Remember the interest in the back of our first TV when you were here in 1950 ? .

Victor Street - posted by Regina on Sat 03 May

	Margaret, I read with interest your explanation of the house numbers on Victor Street being omitted. You mention "Ivor" Plant wasn't his name "Ivan" I don't recall Norman Plant working at Joules. I do remember John Smith working there in the 40's. Would you know what department Norman worked in, and is John Smith still alive? there's a picture of a young Ivan on Bill's page of the street party after World War II . John Smith had a younger brother also.

contact - posted by margaret on Fri 02 May

	Hi Alan was your email contact address corect ?As I refferred it to Barry I also sent You an email using the same Did You Recieve it I wonder ?Enjoy Your Weekend

E-mail - posted by Alan on Fri 02 May

	No,Margaret,I haven't had anything from Barry yet,but still hoping. Alan.

Victor St - posted by margaret on Thu 01 May

	Paul how stange that you find No 29-39 not mentioned.No29-35 are different BUILT STYLE from 37-39 these 4 seem to be a Better Brick give the impression not as old as the houses on both sides of them ?But Ive no idea about Buildings !I knew Charles Plant Remember he died on Christmas day Also knew Norman & Ivor.Norman has a son David.Ivor married a German Girl You didnt mention Monica & Judy there was an age differance We wre all in the Girl Guides together Late 1940's Norman worked at Joules He & his Wife Angie came to live opposite us at Walton Till they died afew years ago regards M

Greetings to Down Under - posted by margaret on Thu 01 May

	Alan has Barry been able to email you yet ? Ive heard from him after he received your contact no: he was delighted to find news via this site & he has been contacted by another old friend who only lives a few miles away Gosh is'nt that amazing All Thank's To Into Stone Site More than words can say SMALL WORLD is'nt it

Graham & Muriel(Corrigan)White - posted by George Corrigan on Wed 30 Apr

	Muriel is a cousin who I have been searching for about 2yrs.Recently another cousin told me that Muriel and Graham White moved to Staffordshire from Durham,where they were married in 1950. She did not know what year they moved,but she said they owned or managed a Pub in Staffordshire If any pub regular was at a Pub owned or managed by Graham in the mid 70' to the early 90's I would love to hear from you. G.Corrigan Buffalo,NY.USA

stone - posted by ann jowitt on Wed 30 Apr

	hi alan thank you so much ,i am going to ashby in july ,so may finally get to see stone ,where my family on my mums side came from

Mileage - posted by Alan on Wed 30 Apr

	Ann,its about 40 miles to Ashby from Stone. Alan.

chilton family of stone staffordshire - posted by ann jowitt on Tue 29 Apr

	hi can any one tell me how far is it to ashby,de,la,zouch from stone please

Small World - posted by Barry Jordan on Tue 29 Apr

	Hi I have been reading through the messages on this site, and found a message from Anthony Meir. I went to St Dominics School and my first job was at Stubbs & CO in the office opposite the Post Office. This would have been in 1957-58 I now live in Regents Park Qld. which is only 40 minutes from Ipswich, so how unreal is that.I loved growing up in Stone and enjoyed the open spaces ie the plot & Downs Banks. Regards to anyone in Stone that remembers me. Bazza.

37 Victor Street - posted by Paul Glover on Sat 26 Apr

	I have seen Victor Street mentioned quite often here. My grandmother's adopted brother Charles Plant (father of Norman and Ivan) was born 9th October 1898 at 37 Victor Street, Stone. His mother was Ann Plant, dressmaker,address also 37 Victor Street, no father on the birth certificate. On both the 1891 and 1901 censuses this house number is missing (nothing between 29 and 39). Does anyone know why? Paul Glover in Germany

e-mail - posted by Alan on Fri 25 Apr

	Thought it would show up in the previous mail,so here goes....bobalsel@yahoo.co.uk Look forward to your mail,Barry.

e-mail addy - posted by Alan on Fri 25 Apr

	My e-mail address,Barry,and any other nice people I know.

More Contact - posted by Barry Jordan on Thu 24 Apr

	Hi Alan. I was wondering if you had your own EMail adress as I have one, and we could keep in touch that way. Where do you live now? I lived in Adelaide South Aus. for around 20 years. Then moved to Brisbane Queensland, and have been here ever since, and have no thought of moving anywhere else Janet my sister & her husband John have been out to see us. Plus Martine has had a few trips, but not since she stopped nursing in Brum. take Care Barry

THANK'S - posted by margaret on Wed 23 Apr

	Great to see Alan & Barry have been able to get in touch after 49 years THANK'S to William for setting up this Site & making it possible .So many items of interest Long May You Reign

Reply to Barry - posted by Alan on Tue 22 Apr

	Great to hear from you Barry,didn't realise it was 49 years,though! Martine did tell me you were about to visit,& if I remember right Rosemary phoned me! Unfortunately,at that time,I was undergoing hospital treatment for osteo-arthritis of the lumbar spine(phew!!) so I simply could not make it up to Stone.I couldn't even bend to put my own socks on! Anyway,I stuck at it,and thanks to excercises,etc,I am ,largely,beating it. Anyway,enough of my problems,I hope you and yours are AOK,and we must try to keep in touch. All the best blue, Alan.

Alan Selwood - posted by Barry Jordan on Tue 22 Apr

	Hi Alan, it has only taken me 49 years to get in touch with you did not want to rush it. My sister Martine tried to get in touch with you the first time I came back to Stone but had no luck. Thanks to Margaret I can now keep in touch. There is plenty to catch up with. So hope to hear from you. Best wishes Barry

walks - posted by Derek Jones on Mon 21 Apr

	I have recently moved to Stone and would like some information regarding walks around the area for me and my dogs. Specifically where i can roam from stone to peripheral villages with my dogs off their leads. Especially Sandon, Hilderstone, from Stone, etc.The dogs are well behaved and do not worry cattle or sheep. Many thanks to anyone out there that can direct me.

E-mail - posted by Alan on Sun 20 Apr

	Jean, I haven't received any e-mail from you.

Reply - posted by Regina on Sun 20 Apr

	Alan, A reply to my E Mail would be nice. Thanks

margaret - posted by ann jowitt on Sat 19 Apr

	happy birthday margaret ,dont get drunk {ha ha ha } ann

To Margaret - posted by Alan on Fri 18 Apr

	I remembered you before you mentioned the caliper Margaret.I had you taped when you mentioned 57,Victor St!!Give my regards to "little Mo" & Rosemary and certainly Barry.In fact,to anyone who remembers me. Kind regards to you & yours,God bless. Alan.

re stone - posted by margaret on Thu 17 Apr

	Alan I still keep in touch with Barry in Queensland by Email He is due to retire In Sept/Oct time. He & His Wife came over about a 2 years ago it was Great to see them We had a nice Family Evening Meal together . I sent them a photo Of our back garden covered in Snow just a couple of weeks ago (they Loved it)I remember you moreso than Bert. Iwill let Barry know we have been in contact He's in for a nice suprise Bye

victor st - posted by margaret on Thu 17 Apr

	nice to recall folk from so long ago Yes Alan I knew your Grandma in Field Terrace Nice Lady. It is Maureen who lives there now as you said she & Rosemary are my Cousins Daughters of Frank Gillian was my Sister (sadly she died last year) Our Dad was Jack she went to the Mum Mabel .she went to the Congregation Church with your Gran.Maybe youll bring me to mind when I tell you I've worn a Leg Caliper since the age of 5years still have Many Blessings To Be Thankful For Age 74 on sat 19th Married 52 Years 3 Children 2 Grd Children & 2 Grt Grd Sons L0TS of LOVE & Some Heartaches.Bye for now

Old photos - posted by Joan on Thu 17 Apr

	In case anyone is interested there are some good old photos of Stone and events in Stone from the past in Staffordshire Past Track. You may have already seen them.

More"Old Stonies"! - posted by Alan on Thu 17 Apr

	Margaret,don't you have sisters Rosemary & Maureen?Maureen in fact,lives in my grandparents house at 7,Field Terrace,or did do a few years ago. I also was mates with Barry,who went to Australia. My uncle,aunt,& cousin(Heeleys) lived at no.63. Small world,huh? TTFN Alan S.

pictures of stone - posted by Regina on Thu 17 Apr

	Bill thanks for the info, gives me something else to do later in the eveing. TV is almost a bore.

more folks - posted by Regina on Thu 17 Apr

	I received word that John Lloyd (Albert Atreet)passed away. David Jones lived a few doors further up. My Grandparents used to live at 7 Field Terrace, and I used to go to the doctor's office for the Wilshaws who lived at number 9. They had a parrot for years they called Polly. These messages are reviving spelling tests, except that over here, some words leave out the U, so it may appear that my spelling is incorrect, but "when in Rome you have to do what the romans do", that's a popular way of giving an excuse. Stella is still in town I think, she lived on Field Terrace. Would love to see someone take an interest here to plan a beautiful Park like Stonefield. We have copied the hanging baskets on poles along the main street, but downtown New Castle is no where as busy as it used to be. All our shops now have moved out to the suburbs and the Malls. There' not even a fabric store in town which cramps my style a lot. I love to sew, have done so since I was a kid at Stone Senior School. Enough already.

Victor Street - posted by Regina on Thu 17 Apr

	I remember all the folks you mentioned. Now can you remember who lived at 63. My cousins lived at 69. Lots of memories!!!!! Thanks. but I cannot place you.

Tony Jones - posted by Regina on Thu 17 Apr

	Prefer this medium.

William Clarke - posted by William Clarke on Wed 16 Apr

	Hello Regina,Yes i am still here and watching everything that's going on and still playing bowls on Stonefield Park bowling green and table tennis at Stone lawn tennis club. I know all the people that you and Margaret Exton mention in your conversations. To contact my web site type STONE STAFFS ENGLAND into any search engine

More Names come to mind - posted by margaret on Wed 16 Apr

	From Victor Street !Roy & June Bradshaw's No55 Lil & Frank Webb No51 .Norman & Ivan Plant.No41 ?John Kathy Norah Smith 39 Ron Eric Warrilow 37 Graham & Brother ? Bennett No33 ? Selwyn Rose No 11 Benbows Astburys & Warners No 1 Maybe you'll recall Some of these Folk?My nee name was Jordan of 57 Bye

Testing - posted by WILLIAM 1 on Wed 16 Apr

	STONE STAFFS ENGLAND FOR INFORMATION AND LARGE PICTURES OF STONE STAFFS ANY SEARCH ENGINE

GIRLS WONDERFUL GIRLS! - posted by Tony Jones on Wed 16 Apr

	Regina have replied to your msg on the Forum, not sure if I should use this age or the Forum. Can Web site Master suggest ?

William Clarke - posted by Regina on Wed 16 Apr

	I have not seen his web page for a while. Does anyone know why and if he is alright. Loved viewing his pictures.

Tony Jones - posted by Regina on Wed 16 Apr

	I read your Bi-O on the forum, and replied ,but I'm not completely savvy on the computer, but will try to get information for you.

Stone and its' differences - posted by Regina on Wed 16 Apr

	I am amazed when I read about and look through this web site of the number of resaurants in town nowadays. When I was home in 1972 with my family, the only eating places we found were Norburys at the bottom end of town and the "Whimpy Bar". We had the best time at the "Whimpy Bar" , they went overboard fussing over us, and we were seated in the back on the lawn. However, the British in me still reigns and I am doing a fund raiser with a Garden Tea Party to help with the financies to send abused and neglected children to summer camp for a week. It goes without saying we shall have cucumber sanwiches and scones, and though we can't get clotted cream, I have a recipe for fake clotted cream. There should be about 60 ladies present , so I am looking forward to this event and it seems, so are they. Hello old friends.

Astbury family & Jean Glover - posted by Tony Jones on Tue 15 Apr

	Hi Regina ! I'm Tony Jones and was in Stone 1935 - 1940. If you go to the Forum and do a search "Tony Jones" you will find more about me.

Answer to Margaret - posted by Alan on Tue 15 Apr

	Yes,my family lived next door to the Devall family, & yes Jean is my sister.My brother Bert worked for Boots the chemists for a good number of years.My other brother,Ray,passed away last year. Nice to swap memories with you, Alan.

Alan - posted by Regina on Tue 15 Apr

	Thanks for addressing my concern. We did not have co.uk on the address, that's what was wrong, however I used the alternative" I think"

Margaret - posted by Regina on Tue 15 Apr

	Curious now! The Jervis Family were my Good Friends. The Number 57 must be a few doors further down the street than Smith's Shop. Delia lived across the street, possibly your name begins with "B" I left Stone in '47 I know time and people have changed. Did you work for Bill or John?

"80" - posted by Regina on Tue 15 Apr

	Wow, you are my age Tony "Who"?

Astbury - posted by Regina on Tue 15 Apr

	Janice Astbury lived at 3 Victor Street. Her Sister Eleen Astbury was her sister. If Jill was related it may have been a cousin. Eleen lived in Rockford Illinios, but passed away a few years ago. You have the wrong brother who worked at Boots, and yes I am Alan's Sister. In Pennsylvania USA.

Astbury? - posted by margaret on Mon 14 Apr

	I well remember the Shop also the Daughters Jill the younger one went into a real Tantrum when I was Purchasing a Red Berret & she didnt want me to have it,Guess my money to purchase counted for her Mum & Grandma insisted I had it Ha Ha !!Jill lived at Yarnfield guess shes still there Married Name is Hood.Im referring to early 1950-53 these premises have been a Restaurant for Many Years

Astbury family - posted by Tony Joes on Mon 14 Apr

	Is this Janice Astbury any relation to my old school friend Justine Astbury whose parents had the outfitters and drapery shop near the police stn and opposite the church? Will not reveal her age but - I'm 80 !!

Victor Street - posted by margaret on Mon 14 Apr

	Alan did you live next door to Amy Devall If I remember right you worked in Boots I remember Brenda & herBrothers Also Janice Astbury Gosh Its Going Back afew years!!!!I lived at No 57 & worked for Mr Bill Jervis (Butcher) Is Regina yor Sister & I think you had a brother also

e-mail addy - posted by Alan on Mon 14 Apr

	I have sent a message to you via your e-mail address

E Mail - posted by Regina on Mon 14 Apr

	Alan I have just sent another EMail, and within a minute it was rejected. Either you changed you address, or something else. Kindly respond Sister

Rejected E Mail - posted by Regina on Mon 14 Apr

	Alan, since you posted on the guest book, you must be aware that I am trying to reach you. Your E Mail address does not allow my mail to go through to you. I have tried several times and tried to call you to no avail. I will try again at this minute but after that you will have to contact me. There are questions to be answered please. Sister.

Brenda benbow - posted by Alan on Sun 13 Apr

	I think Brenda Benbow will be 70.We used to hang around together as kids,along with her late brother Gordon,and their next door neighbour Janice As