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Thank you so much for your replies and for the explaination of the end bit for tightening handle screws / bolts. Fascinating. Amazing that things have moved on so quickly that such tools aren't recognised these days, and are probably no use any longer except to those still using classic aged equipment.

Thanks again

Philip

The row of houses was not there at the time of the map survey of 1859 that was published in 1865. The row was on the revised 1896 map. That's all I can tell you for now. If you have the Title Deeds to look at there must be many clues in them as to the plot of land they were built on, who owned the land, who built the houses and who the first owner or tenant was. I had to the Title Deeds to my previous old house and the information was amazing with outline plans of the old farm that the houses were built on, the various measurements of land like roods and perches the farmer the land was bought from and the purchasers of the land, who then went on to have the houses built.

If you look back through this thread to my reply at number 8, the old drawing of the site gives a clue at least to what the back of the houses looked like with thier gardens, in fact side away from the road might well have been considered the 'fronts' at that time. It certainly looks quaint for being on the edge of an industrial site. If you cannot see the cottages on that reply use the grey scroll bar under the image to scroll to the right and you will see the cottages at far right.

P

There is the Catholic Church at Thropton with its small burial ground.

Some grave info here;

https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2578157/memorial-search?page=1#sr-167986730

Not sure if that helps you at all.

P

The photo of Fred Milburn has been returned to a surviving family member who is thrilled to see him and add him to their family photo album.

P