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Title: William Charlton died 1902
Post by: Elliven on Sunday 06 August 17 00:23 BST (UK)
This is the only known photograph of William Hedley Charlton taken outside his pub (The Station Hotel, Ebchester, Co Durham).  He died in 1902 and the pub was burned down in 1948.  Could one of you miracle workers please tidy it up.  The photo includes William but I have a better photo of him so his presence is incidental!  I am just looking for one of your usual miracles.  Thank you
Title: Re: William Charlton died 1902
Post by: sarah on Sunday 06 August 17 10:51 BST (UK)
Hello Elliven

You forgot to attach your photo ;)

Regards

Sarah
Title: Re: William Charlton died 1902
Post by: Elliven on Sunday 06 August 17 11:25 BST (UK)
Hello Sarah,

Sorry, it is not the first time I have done that!
Title: Re: William Charlton died 1902
Post by: MartynS on Sunday 06 August 17 12:15 BST (UK)
The pub
Title: Re: William Charlton died 1902
Post by: Elliven on Sunday 06 August 17 12:20 BST (UK)
Thanks MartynS,

A wonderful job and so quick!  The ancestor who sent me this picture will love what you have done with it.

Regards
Elliven
Title: Re: William Charlton died 1902
Post by: MartynS on Sunday 06 August 17 12:47 BST (UK)
Thanks MartynS,

A wonderful job and so quick!  The ancestor who sent me this picture will love what you have done with it.

Regards
Elliven


You are welcome and i hope the ancestor does like this version. Im sure you will get some more shortly.
BR
Martyn
Title: Re: William Charlton died 1902
Post by: Elliven on Sunday 06 August 17 16:54 BST (UK)
Hello MartynS

She is absolutely delighted with your masterpiece!  And, I must say, so was I.  But between us we have made her very happy.  I have no idea of her financial circumstances but it would have cost her a small fortune to have the photograph restored and the family researched.  Between us we have done it for her and all free of charge.

Elliven
Title: Re: William Charlton died 1902
Post by: MartynS on Monday 07 August 17 04:50 BST (UK)
Hi Elliven,


Super - glad she liked it. A great result all around  ;)
Title: Re: William Charlton died 1902
Post by: japeflakes on Monday 07 August 17 07:10 BST (UK)
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Title: Re: William Charlton died 1902
Post by: japeflakes on Monday 07 August 17 07:11 BST (UK)
texture. Is that a dog he is holding?
Title: Re: William Charlton died 1902
Post by: Elliven on Tuesday 08 August 17 21:56 BST (UK)
Thanks japeflakes.

Brilliant, as ever!
Title: Re: William Charlton died 1902
Post by: Trishanne on Wednesday 09 August 17 19:52 BST (UK)
I found this article about William Hedley Charlton, I don't know if you have seen it. - http://caswellfamilychest.familyhistoryhunter.co.uk/tag/ebchester/
Pat
Title: Re: William Charlton died 1902
Post by: Elliven on Wednesday 09 August 17 20:31 BST (UK)
Thanks Pat,

The lady who created this file sent me a copy, along with the diary of William Hedley  Charlton's father and some other materials.  On this occasion, the family history I am doing is in relation to their ownership of a farm and a public house.  They were all called William so it was a bit confusing at first and I had to start looking for their middle names!

This particular William died aged only 29 and was the third in line and I believe he may have been succeeded by his sister but I am having trouble finding her married name.  Like so many of my stories, it has been difficult but never boring.  The beautiful old building in the picture was burnt down in 1948 but very quickly rebuilt in brick and is still a busy pub restaurant today.

Neville