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x  Subject: Memories Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2007 Hi There, I left Leek in the late 1960's but have been back several times. However, in my memory of Leek location are just as they were when I was a child. I remember the Duke of York pub in Derby Street and the Golden Lion with the "Coming to Leek Theatre" billboard on the side facing the market place. I walked in the annual Walking Round Day every year and remember Percy Poole standing on the podium outside the Red Lion singing his heart out. I now live in the U.S. I hope you get good response from other former Leekensians. Best wishes, Subject: Percy Keates Date: 05 July 2007 I am trying to trace any information on my grandfather Percy Keates born about 1898. I would particularly like to know when he died in Leek. If anybody can help me I would appreciate it. Thanks Sue Rosexzxsuedave5049@talktalk.netzxz Subject: Family History: Hall, Allcock, Hassel, Middleton and Burgess Date: Sun 24 June 2007 Hello Leekonline I am from Australia and I spent a few days in
Leek in 2006 and had great joy in walking the
villages of my ancestors; Wetton, Grindon, Ford,
Waterfall, Ipstones and others as well as the
lovely town of Leek. We stayed out near the
Roaches. It was the highlight of my trip which
included many parts of the UK. However, I would
love more information on those ancestors of
mine. Cheers, Ross Thomas Subject: 1939 Date: Sun 17 June 2007 Someone was asking about 1939. I can tell you
what happened in the September of that year. About
200 boys from Burnage High School in Manchester
arrived in the villages to the west of Leek and
were installed in the brand new Leek High School.
In fact, in a masterpiece of bad planning, the
evacuees started in the school before the rightful
occupants. Phil Dunsfordxzpdnsfrd@aol.comxz Subject: Family History Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2007 I understand my great-great grandfather (and grandmother) originally came from Leek. They would have been born in the early 1800's. I think their surname was Grace but unsure of Christian names, but he could have been called Henry or Harry. I do know he was a builder and that at least two of his sons Harry and James (Jim) followed him into the trade. Harry and Jim were two of six brothers, another of whom was Tom. Don't know the names of the others but I believe one of them had something to do with the BBC Orchestra. Harry,as the eldest, took over the business when
his father died. Auntie Annie went to stay at her cousin's house for a time when she was young. I understand it was quite a large house and seemed very grand to her as she had been brought up in a small terraced house in Leicester. Her grandfather (Joseph Bentley's father) was a silk manufacturer but the family lost all their money through making unwise investments. When my mother was young, Jim and his family used to come and visit their cousins in Leicester. He had at least one son and 2 daughters. If anyone reading this knows of the Grace family or their descendants, I would be very pleased to hear from them. Carole Law Subject: Canals Date: Mon, 28 May 2007 Hi Everyone. With all the speculation about privatising the canal system in Britain at the moment, our own beautiful Caldon Canal is just part of the 2000 mile network. I have set up this FORUM so ex pats as well as locals can also keep in touch with the Canal and its future. http://thecaldoncanal.informe.com For all familiar with it, The Caldon Canal is our heritage, we have all grown up around the Canal, we have all walked on the Canal and some have boated on it.To support the Caldon Canal, please use the forum and promote it, this forum and its support could be a vital tool in its safety should British Waterways want to sell it off or worse, close it completely. John Barratt Subject: Family History Date: Fri 13 April 2007 I am looking for a number of different
surnames. If you recognise any of the names above please let me no Vicki Frodsham Subject: Family History Date: Sat 7 April 2007 Hi My name is Amanda Beavis (nee Morley) and I am currently researching my family tree. I have a William Packin Morley who was born in about 1821 in Leek. I know he had a brother called Henry S Morley born in about 1829 in Leek also. He moved to St Werburg, Derby, Derbyshire where he was proprietor of a Silk Factory employing 150 women and 80 children - he was partners with a John P Morley (maybe a brother or cousin) who as also born in about 1821 in Leek. I was just wondering if anyone had any information on the Morley's of Leek? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Amanda Subject: Leek ancestors Date: Thur 29 Mar 2007 My grt. grt grandmother Frances Elizabeth Lane was born in Leek in 1867. Her parents were George Henry Lane (butcher) and Mary Ann Weston. Both Grandparents were Publicans; John Lane and Esther Gould ran The Red Lion at Ipstones and later the Sea Lion there. John Weston (born Waterfall) and Frances Johnson (born Ipstones) ran the Talbot Inn in Leek. Frances' mother Ann (Allen) was widowed young and was a shopkeeper and publican in the Ipstones 1861 census. I would be very grateful if anyone out there could help put some flesh on the bones of my genealogy, Australia is a very long way from there. I also have Finneys, Goulds and Dales from Hayesgate Alstonfield. Valerie Fennell. Subject: Mathews Date: Thur 15 Mar 2007 I am searching for my ancestors by the name of Mathews (Matthews ?) and Stevensons who lived in Leek around 1880. Any help would be much appreciated. Margaret Huntley, Inverness, Scotland Subject: Leek Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2007 Hi all, my name is Robert Bratt I grew up in Leek but now live and work in Ireland. I would love to here from anyone that remembers me. I used to live on Haregate Road and went to Leek High School until 1979 and then went to work at Slimma Ltd. I used to keep up with what is going on in the town by reading the Your Leek Paper online but it is not there anymore I hope this will return soon! Regards Robert.Bratt Subject: Childrens' Home Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2007 My mother and two of her sisters were residents of the Leek Childrens' Home about 1907 - 1914. Has anyone any photographs, information or nominal rolls for that period? Geoff Emery Subject: Leek Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2007 Hi I am 12 years old and I just wanted to say I think this web site is cool I never knew Leek was so important!! Emma Subject: Forum Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2007 To All... Ex Pats from Leek and Biddulph and
surrounding areas, please visit A BRAND NEW FORUM
focusing on Canals And Boats,, with a special
section for the Caldon Canal, where most of us have
grown up playing near. http://canalsandboats.informe.com John Barratt" Subject: More memories of Leek Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2007 Hi again, Following my e mail to you yesterday, more memories came flooding back. In the mid 50s there was a spot of notoriety
when a woman who owned a farm outside Leek and who
used to deliver fresh milk and butter to my nana
was arrested, charged and found guilty of murder.
It seemed she had a lover and, I think, killed his
wife. Great scandal at the time. Until next time. Ta ra, Adrian Subject: Memories of Leek Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2007 My name is Adrian English and I was born in Leek
in 1948. I stayed in the town until I was 7 and
then my family moved to Nottingham. I returned
‘home’ every holiday until we emigrated
to South Africa in 1963. I returned for a
month’s visit in 1967 and have wonderful
memories of my brief time there. Warm regards, Adrian Subject: Greetings at Christmas Date: 21 December 2006 Another year has gone by, and I must admit that memories have become a little hazier and that which was the recent past has now become , truly, the distant past. Nevertheless, I have not forgotten my stay in your village of wonderful people. I was one of those "Yanks" of WW II who was stationed in Leek prior to going to France. And , somewhat like the character in the musical, Brigadoon, I too, reflect fondly on that tumultuous, but still remarkable era. I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. Cordially, Tony Oropollo, M.D xxxatomd@att.netxx Subject: Love the web cams Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2006 Hi my name is Julie Lockett nee Flanagan
daughter of Michael and Maureen. Julie Lockett Mon. Dec 05, 2006 Subject: My thanks to the people of Leek On September 1st 1939 I along with hundreds of other young children arrived by train from Manchester, that evening we went from door to door, it was damp and a little cold, we were all in fear of the unknown. I was taken into the home of Victor and Edith Nadin along with her sister Harriet Rushton, in Fountain St., I was given a banana, that was the first of many kindnesses that was shown me over the years. I went back to Manchester in 1945, I have never forgotten the wonderful people of Leek, I will be forever greatful for the love and care shown to me and the other young visitors. In 1946 I joined the Royal Navy and for over 10 years I had the honour to serve King George V1 and later my beloved Queen Elisabeth 11. During my sevice I was trained as a diver, so on leaving the Navy I became a commercial diver for the next 37 years. In 1976 my family moved to Canada, my wife has finally settled down, our four sons are all doing well in the fields they went into. One final point for the vicar of St Edwards (the old church), I had the pleasure to stand in the bell tower with Victor Nadin on VE night, I seem to remember someone saying that a cannon ball from one of Oliver Cromwells cannons had struck the tower! One day before I die I would like to come back to Leek, perhaps the new vicar would let me once again stand in his bell tower? My regards Donald A Hurworth
Subject: Pete Williams Date: Sat, 04 Nov 2006 Maybe someone in Leek can help me out. I´m looking for an old Army pal of mine. His name´s Pete Williams, and is married to a lady named Gaynor. We served together in the Royal Engineers during the 80`s. Be nice to get in touch with him again, after such a long time. Regards Dave Edwards. Subject: family history Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2006 Hello. I have an ancestor shown on 1841 Census living
in Parish of Leek, district is I think Tittesworth,
she was a silktwister. Please advise. Many thanks. Jean Hamilton. Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2006 Subject:: Lottery Winner I’d like to say massive congratulations to Angela Leese and family on her recent good fortune on the Lotto. As someone who used to baby-sit for her 5 daughters and sit sticking “wads in them damn tops” (she’ll know what that means), I can’t think of anyone else from my old town who deserves it more. Hello to all you Leekies who vaguely remember my name, Andy Ramsden (Rammy) Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2006 Subject:: New e-mail address Hello, Leekonline, Greetings from North Carolina! This is a follow-up to my letter dated January 5th, 2006. As a former Leek resident, (my name - Pauline Clowes) who spent my growing -up years there from 1940-1957, I would like to re-connect with old friends and schoolmates. I'd also love to hear from any of my late father's co-workers from the M.E.B. (Midlands Electricity Board), or their children. I now have a new e-mail address - pdixon1474@peoplepc.com - and would be very happy to hear from anyone who can share memories from almost 50 years ago! Many thanks - Pauline Clowes Dixon Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2006 Subject:: G Is billeted in Leek MY NAME IS DOMINIC MARGLIOTTI, I HAD THE GREAT PRIVELIGE TO HAVE BEEN STATIONED IN YOUR LOVELY TOWN AS A U.S. SOLDIER FROM THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY TILL JUNE WHEN WE WENT TO THE TOWN OF BOURNEMOUTH. AND THEN OFF TO NORMANDY. I WOULD LIKE SOME INFO. ABOUT FAMILY MEMBERS OF MR . PERCY BRENTNALL. HE PLAYED THE PIANO IN THE WHEATSHEAF INN. MYSELF AND A FEW OTHER G.I'S WOULD SING WHILE PERCY PLAYED THE SONGS OF THE DAY. PERCY'S ADDRESS WAS 37 TITTESWORTH AVENUE AND I REMEMBER BEING BILLETED IN A CONVERTED STABLE, WHICH WAS COMFORTABLE. PLEASE HELP ME IN THIS ENQUIRY. I HAVE VERY FOND MEMORIES OF MY 5 MONTHS SPENT AMONG THE FINE AND FRIENDLY CITIZENS OF YOUR GREAT TOWN. I AM ANXIOUS FOR A SPEEDY REPLY. DOMINIC Date: Thur, 10th August 2006 Subject: Leek coin I wonder if you could shed any light on an old
coin I have. It is called a Leek Commercial
Halfpenny dated 1793. I am not sure how the coin
arrived in Australia, however I suspect it was
brought out by my Great Great Grandfather in the
1840's. My G G Grandfather was Samuel Walker who
hailed from Ilkeston, Derby. Regards and Thank You Leon Walker Windsor Downs NSW Australia Date: Thur, 10th August 2006 Subject: Grandfathers Ancestors Dear Sir.
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