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Dunn Family - Im researching my family history, which shows my grandad Thomas Paisley Dunn was born in wingate lane in 1903, He went on to be a blacksmith in the area trimdon and kelloe, his famliy also lived in... Read more
Dunn Family - Im researching my family history, which shows my grandad Thomas Paisley Dunn was born in wingate lane in 1903, He went on to be a blacksmith in the area trimdon and kelloe, his famliy also lived in Trimdon at some stage. Thomas moved to Teesside around 1949 to become a succesfull business man. I would like to hear from anybody with information or photos about this family. regards Ian Dunn. PS brilliant site... Collapse
Thankyou - Hi, A big thankyou to everyone who has put all of this information together.|I am 44years old and now live , Blackhall. My Mam and dad were Billy and Frances local .Uncle and Grandad Bob and Jack Cowie... Read more
Thankyou - Hi, A big thankyou to everyone who has put all of this information together.|I am 44years old and now live , Blackhall. My Mam and dad were Billy and Frances local .Uncle and Grandad Bob and Jack Cowie .|It was such an emotional experience to see my dad and Uncle Bob in the Photographs on your site. Thanks again Judith... Collapse
Researching Family and Friends - My mother Mercy Hughes nee Champley was born Wheatley Hill in 1902.Her father Ralph lived in 6th. Street her brother Ralph died about 1990 and lived in the village all of his life. my cousin... Read more
Researching Family and Friends - My mother Mercy Hughes nee Champley was born Wheatley Hill in 1902.Her father Ralph lived in 6th. Street her brother Ralph died about 1990 and lived in the village all of his life. my cousin Jennifer Champley still lives there.My uncle Bob Hutchinson was manager at Newmans store for years.I spent alot of time in the village in the 50's and 60's.Especially at the Embassy dance hall.Thanks for the memories.... Collapse
Photos - I have been to Wheatley hill this weekend and been to the Heritage Centre inside the cemetary, i was realy amased at what there was there. The people there were very helpfull and i bought a few post... Read more
Photos - I have been to Wheatley hill this weekend and been to the Heritage Centre inside the cemetary, i was realy amased at what there was there. The people there were very helpfull and i bought a few post cards of Wheatly Hill coliery and only one they had of the coliery in Wingate although i would have liked more on Wingate, as my Mother was born there, doing the family tree i find it is more interesting to go to the places where ancestors were from. The Thompson's were from Alnwick and my GGrandfather moved to Thornley in about the early 1860s.with 2 of his sons and a daughter he worked in the Pit there. There must have been some relative of mothers in Wheatley hill in the early 1900s as i remember her saying she went there visiting a lot. If you could help me as i am wanting old photos of Wingate 1800s and early 1900s, I have just found this site and it is just what i was looking for.... Collapse
Thanks for the memories! - I loved looking through the pictures, it brought back memories. I was born in wheatley Hill and moved away around 1968. I have family there and have visited my whole life. My father was Tommy... Read more
Thanks for the memories! - I loved looking through the pictures, it brought back memories. I was born in wheatley Hill and moved away around 1968. I have family there and have visited my whole life. My father was Tommy (Tucker) Davies and my Aunt Mary still lives on Wordsworth Avenue. I am living in Texas USA now, but I always think of the wonderful people of Wheatley Hill..... Collapse
Memories - What a great web-site. It certainly brought back memories. I left in 1964 for the south of england and various places abroad but am back in the North East ,to my 'roots'
Memories - What a great web-site. It certainly brought back memories. I left in 1964 for the south of england and various places abroad but am back in the North East ,to my 'roots'... Collapse
wheatleyhill - my farther was charles peacock i have enjoyed looking back we left weatleyhill in the sixtys
wheatleyhill - my farther was charles peacock i have enjoyed looking back we left weatleyhill in the sixtys... Collapse
robinson/bean family - i am doing the family history of my husbands family ,agnes and jack robinson were his grandparents , they had a chippie -12 church street up to round about 1956 or so but i cannot find a... Read more
robinson/bean family - i am doing the family history of my husbands family ,agnes and jack robinson were his grandparents , they had a chippie -12 church street up to round about 1956 or so but i cannot find a photo,|would anybody kindly have one to pass on |thank you linda daniels... Collapse
Thank you for finding my grandfather - Thank you so much to the history club, and particularly Margaret Hedley for helping me trace my grandfather. My father aged 98 had been wondering all lhis life who his father was, and... Read more
Thank you for finding my grandfather - Thank you so much to the history club, and particularly Margaret Hedley for helping me trace my grandfather. My father aged 98 had been wondering all lhis life who his father was, and Margaret found him. In the last few days we have found out so much information. My dad is completely overwhelmed and I can't thank you enough for this wonderful gift to him and to me. Sincerely Janet Webster... Collapse
I cried! - Thank you so much for sharing these memories...x
I cried! - Thank you so much for sharing these memories...x... Collapse
the boulger family - im looking for information and history about the boulger family that lived in wheately hill ,
the boulger family - im looking for information and history about the boulger family that lived in wheately hill ,... Collapse
A Thank You to Margaret Hedley - After the death of my grandfather, Thomas Hedley, earlier this year, I decided to research the family history. Having viewed the Wheatley Hill History Club's website, I decided to try my luck and... Read more
A Thank You to Margaret Hedley - After the death of my grandfather, Thomas Hedley, earlier this year, I decided to research the family history. Having viewed the Wheatley Hill History Club's website, I decided to try my luck and e-mailed Margaret Hedley; not because I thought we were related, but because from the website Margaret appeared to be quite active in local and family history.||As it turned out, Margaret and my grandparents were old family friends and I'd really like to thank Margaret for her speedy and helpful reply: Margaret, your information became the solid foundations from which everything else has followed, so thank you very much indeed.||I'd also like to thank the volunteers at the Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre for their friendliness, particularly Billy Middleton for his help and knowledge when I first visited the centre. ||Humble apologies to one and all for the delay in signing this guest book.... Collapse
update frances and thomas peel - i have new info regarding my grandparents my grandma frances e peel nee robson from john st thomas william peel of grainger st he was born 1892 died around 1964.. both w/h married 1915... Read more
update frances and thomas peel - i have new info regarding my grandparents my grandma frances e peel nee robson from john st thomas william peel of grainger st he was born 1892 died around 1964.. both w/h married 1915 i have managed to find frances mothers and grandmothers names and i know tom peels father was thomas but i dont know who he married. thomas peel used to cobble shoes and any other work he could find, i know at one point he lived with his wife in the railway coaches not the cottages, i would love to know more.. can anyone help regards debbi... Collapse
Any thing to do with the north east - I have lived in Australia for 52 years, and I browse your site regular. It's very interesting.|I have relatives in Wheatley Hill so I am very interested with the people. keep... Read more
Any thing to do with the north east - I have lived in Australia for 52 years, and I browse your site regular. It's very interesting.|I have relatives in Wheatley Hill so I am very interested with the people. keep up the good work.... Collapse
very interesting site - I have enjoyed accessing your site. I have found it very well constructed and the photographs are a real social history of our lovely area.Well done!
very interesting site - I have enjoyed accessing your site. I have found it very well constructed and the photographs are a real social history of our lovely area.Well done!... Collapse