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 Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2005 12/24/05 I suppose one may wonder why a "Yank" feels impelled to remember a stay in Leek during a very trying era in our past, WWII. My response is pretty well summed up in what a fellow veteran said, "Those were the best years of our lives" A Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to the people of Leek. Tony Oropollo, 345th Regiment, 87th Infantry Division Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2005 Subject: Webcam Just a quick note to ask about the webcam - what's happended to it? As an ex Leek resident now living abroad, I really miss being able to watch the webcam, especially during Christmas when I'm feeling a little more sentimental than usual about Leek and the people I know living there... It would be lovely to watch the hustle and bustle of Derby Street again. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all my friends and family, C. Cotton Sorry about the webcam folks, expensive repairs are required and I just can't afford them at the moment. Hopefully early next year it will be back on-line. Editor Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2005 Subject: The Folly, Ecton My husband and I have just purchased The Folly also known as The Castle at Ecton in the Manifold Valley. We know a little of its history but would love to hear from anyone who has any photographs of the house or gardens before it fell into its present state. It would also be interesting to hear from anyone who has spent any time there and could tell us how it used to be. Many thanks Claire Wilson Leek residents and some former residents
scattered around the country are converging on the
recently refurbished Hartington Youth Hostel for
the 2nd reunion of the old youth hostelling pals of
the 60's. Date: Mon, 03 Oct 2005 Hi Does anyone know what centenary event was celebrated in Leek in 1939? I have two old postcards that I'm told could be the old convent (now Peak Weavers Hotel). The dates 1839 and 1939 are on the wall, but I have no idea what could have been celebrated although I'm assuming it may have something to do with the catholic church. Cheers Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2005 Subject: Contact with Marion Corden I would be interested to make contact with Karen Winkle who I went to school with At Leek High School from 1971-1976. I can be contacted through my sister at this
e-mail address Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2005 Subject: Bestwick Hello, I arrived at this website by chance as my grandson is doing history on the factories in the 1800`s, my nans brother James Henry Dodd married Mary(aka Jennie)Bestwick in 1910, these are the extracts from the census Household Record 1881 British Census Source Information: And this the same family in the 1891 :- and this was 1901 Is anyone connected or researching this family? Regards, Wendy Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2005 Re Westwood Road Primary school photo How nice to see the old photo dating back to 1956. I did joined that particular class in february 1958 but found it quite amazing after all these years that I recalled each of the names and even two or three of the faces. Spencer Clayton was a talented musician I seem to remember. Whatever happened to him ? Paula Birch and I won the school leavers cup running race in 1958 and I still have the trophy to this day. Many thanks for publishing the photo. It certainly brought back some very happy memories. Peter Dixon Subject: Leek High School 1957-64 Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2005 Any "kids" out there who were at Leek High School during my stay, 1957-64. (you will be approaching 60 summers now). Wonderful years with masters like "Pilt","Sol","Buck" etc., with Jack Parrack administering the stick. Come on, write in & say hello. Cheers, Colley. Date: Sun, 15 May 2005 Hello, I'm trying to contact Fae Mansbridge (now Nelson). She lived on Westwood Road and is the daughter of Tommy and Florence Mansbridge. She went to Westwood Girls High School and later on to London to study physiotherapy. She married the Rev. Mike Nelson. If anyone can help me with an address or email address, I would be most grateful. I'd love to hear from anyone who knew me when I lived in Leek. I moved to London to go to art school and eventually ended up in Arkansas, USA, where I have built a wonderful studio and house in the Ozark mountains, famous for the bluegrass music and bands. My father was Ken Pearce, the headmaster of Leek High School, who oversaw it's reorganization into a comprehensive school in 1965. My very best wishes to you all. Charles Pearce Subject: Moorview Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2005 The Bennett Family This is the Bennett family from Moorview Buxton Road, just signing in to say "Hello" and isn't it great that Leek has such a great form of contact with its "ex-pats". Does anyone logging on have any info or pictures of our home? Built 1914 by Guy JukesWorthington, as a home and prep school. Originally called Moorhill, re-named in 1953, it has also been used as an old people's residence, a hostel for Maltese workers at Brough, Nicholson and Hall Ltd, a children's home and latterly as a family centre. Hope to hear from someone soon, The Bennett Family. Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2005 Subject: Mollatts or Molletts Hello Does anyone know of the Molletts that owned a wood and farm? Also a marriage between Elizabeth Ann Mollett to an Evans, I would be greatful for any info. Pauline Wood
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