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deborah farrow nee peel wrote on July 29, 2021

update found out quite a lot since 2008 now i find out new things my gt grandmother mary robson married john dent my grt grt grandmother catherine Peel widowed married john Dents father Andrew Dent mary robsons daughter my grandmother frances elizabeth robson married my gt grt grandmother peels/dent grandson thomas peel how spooky is that. anyone out there got any news on Ada Dent or Florence Dent Mary and jack Dents daughters and the adopted son john w Dent (luther)

Enid Hemmings wrote on June 16, 2021

My mother, Catherine Ann Loftus was born and bred in Wheatley Hill and eldest of 11 children. My Grandparents were John, (Jackie) & Annie Loftus, they lived all their lives in Wheatley and I spent many happy holidays there. Have seen my Grandad on one of the photographs on your site. I have a photo of Grandad walking under the Pit Banner which I will forward to you. Your History Club bought back heaps of memories, Thank you:).

Peter Sinclair wrote on June 9, 2020

Looking for Gothay Street

Edward Williams wrote on December 10, 2019

Wanting to learn about my grandparents George Arthur and Meggie Hargreaves and who lived at 8, Fifteenth Street

Tony Trotman-Beasty wrote on September 17, 2019

My grandmother's family were miners in this area. My Great-Grandfather, Henry Pounder, was killed in a tragic mining accident at Wheatley Hill Colliery on 6th August 1896.

James Parsons wrote on February 14, 2017

Seeking relatives I never knew about. - My late Father James Parsons who married Kathleen Rutherford lived in Thornley and Wheatley Hill.|In 1955 my parents moved to Stoke on Trent my father was a miner.|As my father served in the Maritime Royal Artillery for the duration of the 2nd World War defending Merchant ships.|I am aware some photos of my father were published in a book about men and women from the surrounding area.|I would be interested in purchasing the book if it is still possible.|Kind Regards James Parsons Jnr

Neil Trotter wrote on January 15, 2017

Fathers family & my childhood memories of vis - Anyone remember me and my brother Brian visiting my grandmother in Burn Street during the 1940's & 50's.|There used to be a very friendly number of children - at that time-... Read more

Kevin Gardner wrote on November 6, 2016

Old friends - I lived in Wheatley Hill from 1950 to 1969 when I left to join the RAF, I went to school with Eric Henderson, Robert Wait, Allan Bradshaw, Robert Harper, Richard Currie and others, if you know them... Read more

Christina Hardy wrote on July 25, 2016

Does anyone know of Gilbert Hardy from WH - Hi I am trying to trace some of my cousins whom I have never met! My Father was Gilbert Hardy and was born in 1921. All I know is he had... Read more

Does anyone know of Gilbert Hardy from WH - Hi I am trying to trace some of my cousins whom I have never met! My Father was Gilbert Hardy and was born in 1921. All I know is he had brothers Christopher, Stanley & Henry and a sister Elsie. I would love to hear from anyone who knows this family.

Paul Walton wrote on March 26, 2016

Isaac Walton - Please can you help with my family history search. My Great uncle Isaac Walton 1887-1916 is named on the war memorial in your village cemetery. I know that in 1911 he lived in Alexandra st Luworth in and in 1914 he lived in Emily St (birth cert of son) Wheatley Hill. Following his death at or near the Somme 27.08.16 his widow Mary Hird Walton remarried to a Christopher Dunn (Thornley 1919). At this point I Loose track of Mary and her second son John Walton. I would very greatful for any information or pointer as a t where best to search.|Regards, Paul Walton

Ann Cass wrote on March 2, 2016

my mums family - my mum family lived in wheatley hill she lived on darlington street with her mum and brothers you where called Fury and pringle ted and anty'

Jan Lawson wrote on November 11, 2015

GREAT SITE! - What a wonderful website! Found it while entering stuff about my family (Kirtley) on the Durham at War site - have forwarded to someone I know has links down there. I just love the interactive map!

Allan Robinson wrote on November 11, 2015

Village life - Great web-site, congratulations to those who did the interactive map. Its very sobering to see, and in a pit-village, how many men 'went to war'.

John Rickard wrote on November 3, 2015

Nicholson or Young - Love the website. Looking for any information anyone may have about the Nicholson family who have lived in and around Thornley and Wheatley Hill for generations. any info, anecdotes, remembrances greatly appreciated. jprickard@yahoo.co.uk

Marion luke wrote on September 2, 2015

Family - Does any one remember the Luke's that lived in thornley road