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Northumberland / Re: Migration to Northumberland 1700's
« on: Monday 30 July 18 09:08 BST (UK)  »
A recent interested party especially when there is mention of Blyth, North Blyth, Percy Main, Newbiggin, Ashington,  Woodhorn Colliery ... Thanks to Michael Dixon for increasing the blood pressure just a little
My grandparents lived in Newbiggin (Paternal... Brown, James and Mary lived at 7 Woodhorn Rd Newbiggin while Maternal ... Williamson, Edward ended his days at 3 King George's Rd Newbiggin.
From family discussions I believe the Browns migrated to Northumberland from Ireland while the Williamsons fit into the 'Jacobite' scene referred to in previous posts.
Family singalongs at various times during WWII (my early childhood in North Blyth) support my ancestry theory with distinct leanings towards Ireland or Scotland depending on which family you were visiting.
My mother being the daughter of Edward Williamson entertained us (3 children of pre and School age) during WWII with many songs that she obviously learned from her family.  Quite a large framed print of 'The Young Pretender' had pride of place in her home ...
As a matter of family interest James and Mary Brown had 5 children: William (my father), John, Joe Jimmy and Mary while Edward and Hellen Williamson (died aged 45) had 3 children Sadie, Florence and Mary (my mother).
With school years shared between Blyth, Percy Main and North Shields, an apprenticeship at Parsons Marine Steam Turbine Co. Ltd. Wallsend followed by 17 years in the British Mercantile Marine (Merch. For the locals). Following other migration paths it looks as though I will end my days in sunny Australia
Thanks to all who make these fascinating threads possible ...

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Northumberland / North Blyth during WW II
« on: Wednesday 25 July 18 09:41 BST (UK)  »
I am hoping to locate anyone who lived in North Blyth during WW II

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Northumberland / Re: Blyth History.
« on: Tuesday 17 July 18 07:13 BST (UK)  »
Re Posh

Thank you.
It does look as though there are quite a number of 'threads' to the many associated 'yarns' re the origin/usage of Posh ...

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Northumberland / Re: Blyth History.
« on: Monday 16 July 18 07:37 BST (UK)  »
Images of the vast array of horse drawn 'carts' of 'the '40's' and 50's travelling on the Blyth Ferry remain vivid especially the images of the horses struggling up the ice covered banks at both the north and south side of the river during winter.
Often, during severe winter conditions extra horses were hitched to pull the carts from the ferry and up the banks
Memories of hoses being frightened by ship's whistles whilst on the ferry are numerous with attending Milkmen attempting to calm their charges.
Does anyone remember or has anyone heard of the horse drawn milk cart that plunged into the river with the resultant loss of cart, contents and more horrifically, the horses.

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Northumberland / Re: Blyth History.
« on: Monday 16 July 18 06:57 BST (UK)  »
I recall 'Posh' being used a lot as a child in the Blyth, Tyne area; however, how many have any knowledge of the origin of the word even now.
Looking back, It appears that those who used the word actually wished they were ... POSH

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Northumberland / Re: North Blyth during WWII
« on: Tuesday 10 July 18 06:50 BST (UK)  »
Hi

Whilst living in North Blyth between 1938 and 1947 I attended St Wilfred's Junior School in Blyth
I recall a Mr Barker as Head Master along with Miss Bush and Miss Burroughs as Teachers
I recall a Pub on the south side of the River Blyth near the High Ferry access road.  I revisited the area in 2000 and called into that same pub to be told that it was due to be demolished. As I was leaving the publican gave me a 'pen sketch' of the High Ferry that I had been admiring... needless to say I was completely overwhelmed as it had actually been taken off the wall and given to me ... a complete stranger!   I still have this treasure ...

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Northumberland / North Blyth during WWII
« on: Thursday 05 July 18 05:32 BST (UK)  »
I was born @ 33 Worsdell Street North Blyth in Jan 1938.  I recall Travelling to school in Blyth on the small 'rope' ferry.  Our Neighbours were Mrs Nairn and Mr and Mrs Hardy.
I remember a wood yard owned by a Mr Marshall.
There was a large railway shed nearby and I recall quite a number of armed forces in the locality. I also recall an 'Institute' building where dances were held.
Other memories include 'barrage' balloons above the rail sheds and playing along the large 'staiths' where ships loaded coal for use in southern power stations.
Does anyone else share any of these memories?

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