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Michael Ashford wrote on January 14, 2011
Finding Family - Hello i found your site when looking for places that my father grew up around he was born in Thornley in 1921 his name was Dougie Ashford his family moved to Whitley Bay and then he came... Read more
Finding Family - Hello i found your site when looking for places that my father grew up around he was born in Thornley in 1921 his name was Dougie Ashford his family moved to Whitley Bay and then he came to Ireland, he had family still around Thornley, Cassop and Wheatly Hill. I have been researching the family history so to go through the site has been great.... Collapse
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Next Meeting

24 June 2026
The Miner Illustrated – Glynn Wales

All meetings are held in Wheatley House 11:00am – Noon, Entrance is £3 which includes raffle and refreshments, Membership not essential – everyone welcome

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