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Didn't know this website existed! I have been researching my family (father's side) who lived in and around Uttoxeter in 18th/19th/early 20th centuries. They seem to have been mainly located in Balance Street, Bradley Street and Tinker's Lane Marchington. I would be interested to know if readers know any Brassingtons who may still be in the area or who have family connections. Best wishes and thanks for the excellent website.. Liz ( lizbayly@aol.com )
Dear Webmaster, I would be greatful for any information on my great grandparents who moved from Sanford Maine U.S.A. in 1903 or 1904 to Uttoxeter England.Their names were:
Arthur and Lucy Stevenson. Thank you very much...Henry Stevenson.
Dear Webmaster,
I live in the US and my oldest online friend is missing.
He lives in Uttoxetter and is in his 70's. His name is Mickey, and his screen name is MBird57133.
In his childhood he was sent to live elsewhere because of the Blitz.
He was in the service and spent time in Malaya. He worked many years in a biscuit factory from which he is retired. He has a greenhouse in his back yard and he grows vegetables.
Mickey was married for many, many years to his wife Rose, who passed away in the last year. He has a daughter Julie who married her long-time boyfriend. (Lou, I think his name was)
I am so worried that my friend is ill or worse. He once gave me the email of his daughter to write in a case like this, but that was two computers ago and I simple don't have it anymore.
Anyone who can tell me how my friend is can write to me at: fabians4@aol.com
Hello, My name is David Smith and I now reside in Canada. Recently I obtained an obituary in reference to Ernest Smith, my grandfather. In it there is a company mention called J. Walker. Ltd. Uttoxeter where he was employed.
Can anyone help me trace this company as it appears to have disappeared. The document is dated as 1930's. Walker's had something to do with Timber and or Sawmilling if my information is correct.
Any help will be much appreciated.
Regards, David dsmith@netrover.com
,Hi my name is David Thorley. I lived in bradley street. Iam looking for a good friend that I went to school with is name is Peter Stubbs. he lived in Mannor Road. I left Uttoxeter in 1986 I now live and work in Liverpool David Thorley ( davidrthorley@msn.com )
Dear Webmaster, I am looking for long lost brother, Edward Whitaker born Glasgow in 1938, last heard of in Uttoxeter 1949, married 2 children, wife Marge.
Bill Whitaker ( whtk227@aql.com )
Did you work at the White Hart Hotel Uttoxeter around 1956-7 ? Where are all those lovely local girls! the waitresses & what happend to the family who managed it then? plus Peter the young Chef, Mick the bar man, oh what fun we all had!
Drene Barr (Feather) (bronte@millhay.fsnet.co.uk)
Dear Webmaster, I am writing to inform you of a local voluntary website set up and run by mums for all parents of young children living in the East Staffordshire area. The site has recently launched and there are also other local sites set up with more to come. The site has recently won an award made by UK eWellbeing awards 2002 under "The Most Promising Voluntary Sector Project" category. More information can be found at www.sustainit.org. Tesco have also agreed to support the development of the site.
The website has a wealth of information for local parents to access in the comfort of their own home, and the more mums we can reach the better the site will get with lots of ideas and comments to pass on to others. Here is a link for easy access www.netmums.com/eaststaffs
Alison Belcher, East Staffs Editor (alibelcher@aol.com)
My gt-gt-grandparents Elias Holmes and Emma his wife were the third (or more) generations to come from Uttoxeter. Emma Holmes died in about 1870-5 and is bur. in churchyard. Emma came from Combridge, which I`m told is near Rocester, but I can`t find it on my gazeteers nor on the internet. Can anyone tell me exactly where it is and is there a parish church there? Thanks. Christine Colloby (Moseley50@tinyworld.co.uk)
Hello, My single name was Hollingsworth I started school at Marchington Woodlands in 1923. My parents were farmers. I remember going into Uttoxeter by horse and cart in school holidays, My brother named Fred lives in Leicestershire. He is 88. My sister Ann lives near Bolsover and rest of my family are in Coventry. I have been in New Zealand since 1957 but still have many memories of Staffordshire.
Eva Richards (mcconno@bpc.co.nz)
Hello, I am interested in Dr Charles Wood who lived in Park Place at the time of his death in 1913. I believe he was something of a local character. I wonder if anyone knows about stories about him ? If they do I'd be very happy to hear them. Thanks. Jean Eckersley (J.Eckersley@btinternet.com)
Lost Friends : I am looking for old school mates from St. Joseph's R.C. or Alleyne's - I emigrated to Canada in 1970 and have only been back a few times. Specifically I am looking for Ian Stevens "Ross", Kevin Spinks, Phil Stearn, Andrew Hill, Rosemary Underhill, Janet Chatfield, Liz Firth, Mandy Chilton, or anyone else that remembers me. Feel free to send a message to stokecity@rogers.com
Cheers - Neville Jones
A big shout out to anyone who left alleynes in 91(gcse year) if there is anyone left living there! I moved away in 93 & haven't been back since so if anyone who knew me or just anyone can tell me what its like now ie pubs,people,etc it'll be great cheers. ps goarn Stoke!! Michael Bevan (MichaelBevan@onetel.net.uk)
1881 Census - I am (and always have been) a resident of Uttoxeter and whilst reading the letters page noticed that quite a few people are after information regarding their ancestors from Uttoxeter and the surrounding area. I have the 1881 census on CD and would be willing to carry out searches for anyone requiring genealogical info. Please e-mail me. Lorraine (lal@netlane.com)
Hi! we have just found this website and think that it is amazing! we have lived in Uttoxeter all our lives and never knew that a website for Uttoxeter existed. We think that it is really cool that there is website, because Uttoxeter is a really nice place to live and we think that this should be shown to other people!!
If anybody knows the history of Thomas Alleyne's High School then we would be really happy to hear from you! I also have a message for Emma Frear: JB says hi! - love Emzie and Hanny. Emily Finch (oh_the_rudeness@yahoo.co.uk)
I just wanted to say hello to everyone from "Utcheter", I lived there for 19yrs. thanks to Darren Bryan for telling my sister this site exists. Tracey Archer. and thanks to Mr Parker of Thomas Alleynes for the understanding that he showed when my father died xx Tracey Noakes (Tracey.Noakes@btinternet.com)
Hi, My maternal grandfather was from Uttoxeter, born in 1840, served in the British Army in South Africa (won a medal in the 1879 Zulu War) and was ultimately sent to Canada where he left the service in the early 1890s as a Regimental Master Sergeant at Fort Henry, Kingston, Ontario, Canada (where my mother, her sister and brother were born in 1887, 1889 and 1890, respectively). He died of cirrhosis of the liver in 1914 (he was a heavy drinker, divorced by my grandmother and was a "remittance man" from his family -- told to stay away). His name was Frank Birch, a seventh son apparently. Does the family name strike any bell?
Rollin Fry (nillor@texas.net) , 101 Peach Blossom Circle, Georgetown, TX 78628-4733 USA
It would be great to hear from anyone who attended windsor park/thomas alleynes; i left in 1986. i remember karen osbourne, tim hooley, scotty.tina hughes, i always wonder if a re union will ever be on the cards, i'd be well up 4 all the gossip.great site, keep up the good work.if u have any gossip for me-plz e mail me. lorraine bird (lolly@roystonvasey69.freeserve.com)
Hi there, I used to live in Uttoxeter for a couple of years, moved away in August 1980. I'd be interested in getting in touch with anyone who remembers me. A few names which I recall are Lisa Jones (lived at the top of the street), Anthony Livingstone (Scotty) who was across the road, Tim Hooley, Christopher Dodds, Mark Bird...they would have been in Mr Dix's class in 1980.
Also, if anyone happens to be passing 37 Hallam Road with a digital camera and wouldn't mind taking a pic and emailing it, I'd appreciate it. Regards, Nigel Reed (nigel@nelgin.nu)
Anyone who attended St Joseh`s school up to around 1967 interested in a reunion post your Email address and if enough are keen let`s` do it. Derek Redfern (derek.redfern@haynet.com)
A big shout out to anyone who left alleynes in 91(gcse year)if there is anyone left living there! I moved away in 93 & haven't been back since so if anyone who knew me or just anyone can tell me what its like now ie pubs,people,etc it'll be great cheers.ps goarn stoke!! Michael Bevan (MichaelBevan@onetel.net.uk)
Hello! I live in Houston, Texas. I have been researching my WALKER family for quite a while. Other names connected with this family are STENSON, WILD, GARRETT, PLATTS, FOX, CLEVERLY. William Walker and his wife, Hannah (Wild) Walker, were probably buried at Stramshall or Checkley in 1843 and 1844. I would be ever so grateful if anyone can tell me if markers exist and any other details about them. Also, if you are connected to any of these families I would like to hear from you. Carol Moser (bell-carol@houston.rr.com)
Hi, does anyone work at Dovegate Prison, as I have started a new Job there. I am looking for a lift to and from work the hours are 8.00 till 5.00 and i am willing to share petrol money. If so you can email me at grippingstuff@hotmail.com. Thanks, T Johnson
I am researching the history of the 6th Battalion, North Staffordshire Regiment during the First World War. This was a Territorial Battalion made up of men from Burton, Uttoxeter, Tamworth, Rugeley and Lichfield. I am interested in finding more source material, and would be grateful if relatives or decendents of men who served in the battalion could let me know of any information they have. I am especially keen to know of the existence of any letters, diaries etc. and photos, which would illuminate the battalion's history. Thanks. Andrew Syk (bsyk@btinternet.com) Address: 37 Manor Court Drive, Handsacre, Rugeley, Staffordshire. WS15 4TF
Just found your web page by accident. it was a great shock and surprise to know it exists. we left Uttoxeter in 1980 for Melbourne Australia. We are the Archers. Phils' Mum & Dad Elsie & Les lived in Westlands Road, and were great characters. His brother Mel still lives in Pennycroft Road. My family comes from Kingstone, my Grandad was Sampson Derry. Phil went to St Josephes Catholic school and was really interested to read the letters from old school mates. He was there up to 1964, then went on to Painsley in Cheadle. He worked at J.C.B. I went to school at Kingstone and then at Olfields Hall Girls School. we still live in australia and would like to hear from anyone who knows us to contact us. Phil and Win Archer (winandphil@yahoo.com.au)
Hi, my mame is Phil Archer I left uttoxeter in 1980, and now live in Melbourne, Australia, if anybody wants to get in touch, with me, feel free to email.
I do have a recipe for Oatcakes, I have emailed uttoxeter dot com before, and seem to see all the same letters, i hope you are still going strong, It is good that all us expats that made it out of Uttoxeter dont forget our roots,
Suggestions, Can Bagshaws come into the 21st century and have a web page? also The Uttoxeter Advertiser Get on line
Phil Archer. (winandphil@yahoo.com.au)
An amazingly full letters page, pity it's so dominated by people either genealoging or telling us what a great place Uttoxeter is from a great distance!
What about a bit of reality - who can give us a recipe for real OatCakes? Those in and around the town who make and sell the good ones won't tell us - why should they? And where can I buy a proper "bakstone", or is that a usage of "Bake Stone"?
Uttoxeter's not big, but we can't all get the gossip outside Bird's. Talking of that, when's somebody going to bite the bullet and completely pedestrianise the High Street? The only one resisting it are the very shopkeepers who would make more money if there were more none-traffic-threatened pedestrians in front of their shops - if they can't sort out their supply logistics, what are they doing on a high street frontage anyway?
Great website, I was amazed that it existed and at the quality of its presentation - despite the "researchers" who want it all from their PC and don't walk outside any more
Peter Melville (peter.melville@genie.com.uk)
Congratulations on a fine web site which is interesting to read, is easy to access and doesn't take ages to display.
One of my ancestors was a Daniel DEAVOLL who successively lived in Marchington, Marchington Woodlands, Newborough, and Kings Bromley (Ech Hills?) before emigrating with his wife and family to New Zealand in 1867. (He and two of his children died only a few months after arrival). It appears from my research that the DEAVOLLs (and variants on that spelling, such as DEAVOLLE, DEAVOL) were concentrated around Marchington. I also noticed that the DEAVILLEs (and variants of that spelling) were concentrated in much the same area. I therefore concluded that both my DEAVOLLs and the DEAVILLEs were interrelated and that DEAVOLL was simply a misspelling of the more numerous DEAVILLEs. (Indeed in one parish record Daniel was written in as a DEAVILLE). However another person researching DEAVOLLs has stated categorically to me that notwithstanding the close similarity of the names, they were two distinctively different families, or groups of families. I have been unable to contact this person to enquire further about this critical point.
I wonder therefore whether amongst your readers or present-day DEAVILLEs there is someone who could perhaps clarify these family origins?
There is also a suggestion that the DEAVILLEs/DEAVOLLs originated in France. I wonder whether there is any evidence in this direction?
Brian Williamson (bdpwill@e3.net.nz), 10 Norah Street, St Albans, Christchurch, New Zealand 8001
I wonder if anyone remembers me from Hatton - born there in 1921, my father Edwin Morley ran the ironmongers shop & petrol station in the main street for many years. My name then was Muriel Morley and I worked during the war in Swinnerton. It would be so nice to hear from anyone who remembers the shop or can recall me or my family. Isobel (isobelm@bigfoot.com)
Is there any way of posting this picture < Click here to view >, or of seeing if anyone might know the identity of the people? It would have been taken in the Uttoxeter area, no later than 1906 and possibly as early as the mid 1890s. It appears to me as though it could be a wedding picture. The lady standing toward the left in the back with the dark hat and the man's hand resting on her shoulder is, I believe, Elizabeth Warner, daughter of William Edward Warner and Jane Johnson. Any information?
Eileen Bauer, 210 East Hampton Avenue, Salt Lake City, UT 84111-4611
I wonder if anyone out there can remember Jack and Peggy Lavin who lived in Uttoxeter, they were my grandparents. I have many very happy memories of Uttoxeter, and apart from one direct uncle understand that there were many other relations living there, I have not been to Uttoxeter for many years, the last visit for my grandmothers funeral so never got chance to meet up with past relations would love to hear from anyone who remembers the family. Jeannette Richards (RichardsJ@evnet.co.uk)
I have was advised to contact you by my aunt Ruby Krosin from America. I live in Leicester and are searching for my Fradley roots. I have been told the name Fradley has a link to the canals as they were barge people, even though the family were farmers. john George Fradley my grandfather was born in Stafford, His father was John Fradley, I think his father may have been Thomas. John George had 13 brothers and sisters and I have only a few names, Do you have any contacts who may be able to help me? John George was born 1897 and was one of the oldest Regards Valigene Hubbard ( Valigene@pvhubbard.fsnet.co.uk )
My name is Martin Parker, son of Frank and Barbara of 138 Smithfield Road who regularly send me the Uttoxter Advertiser. I now live in Bahrain where I am an associate professor at the University of Bahrain. I have written an essay - Naked to the Hangman's Noose - which is quite possibly of no interest at all to any one outside Uttoxeter, but since it ought to be of interest to many in the town, I would like you to consider publishing it this July. I in fact wrote it five years ago to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the day the last 15-year-olds in Uttoxeter left school - the particular school in question being the now defunct Oldfields Secondary Modern for Boys. I have attached the essay to this message ( Read it here ) Let me know if you are able to print the essay.
Dr Martin Parker ( mparker64@hotmail.com ), Associate Professor, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, College of Arts, University of Bahrain, PO Box 32038 Bahrain
My gggg grandfather was a James Bunting who was born in Uttoxeter in 1775. He married Sarah Bevins March 21 1800. Their son James then married Edith Lovatt in St mary's C/e, Uttoxeter. One of their children John Bunting migrated to Australia on the "Istanboul" and married a Mary McLaren.This is my family line.I would be interested in hearing from anyone who could give me information about the Buntings in Uttoxeter or any other information.
Linda Wheeler (eion@austarnet.com.au) Address: 5 Lupin Court,, ANNANDALE, QUEENSLAND 4814, AUSTRALIA
Hi, My maternal grandfather was from Uttoxeter, born in 1840, served in the British Army in South Africa (won a medal in the 1879 Zulu War) and was ultimately sent to Canada where he left the service in the early 1890s as a Regimental Master Sergeant at Fort Henry, Kingston, Ontario, Canada (where my mother, her sister and brother were born in 1887, 1889 and 1890, respectively). He died of cirrhosis of the liver in 1914 (he was a heavy drinker, divorced by my grandmother and was a "remittance man" from his family -- told to stay away). His name was Frank Birch, a seventh son apparently. Does the family name strike any bell?
Rollin Fry (nillor@texas.net) , 101 Peach Blossom Circle, Georgetown, TX 78628-4733 USA
First I need to correct the info. that was given to you by a friend that lives in the area . My fathers name was John George Fradley and he was born in 1893 and died in 1967. His parents lived at Hot Hill and I spent most of my growing up years there with my grandparents.....I do not know where my father was born, but he had brothers and sisters..... of the ones that I know are his brothers . Ernest, he was the youngest . Thomas and Albun.. then there were 2 sisters that I knew very well. Elizabeth and Hilda. I do not know my grand parents christian names . But I will be in the UK for about 6 weeks starting the end of May and will be paying a visit to the area. where I may be able to get more information I would like to find a copy of my fathers birth certificate if that is possible .and I am sure that I have a cousin still alive named Lucy, the daughter of albun. However the first info. brought a whole lot of information to me by the e.mail even from Canada. even from a man that lives in the area and used to be the postman . I am sure this is going to bring more . I am trying to get my family tree together
it is a lot of work but I am enjoying it . My niece lives in the Leicester area and she is also working on it . Once again thank you and I hope that this will correct the other information that was given to you...and I hope that we will be able to meet when I visit . .Thank you again. sincerely . Ruby Fradley (rubyfk@earthlink.net). Florida, USA
In reply to David Redferns letter, my name is Chris Jones, I too used to go to St. Josephs and I remember your brother Derek quite well, I moved to Canada in 1975 with my wife Geraldine and two children, one of who has since moved back to England and lives in thr Rugeley area. I was (still am I think) best friends with Dennis Mountford, who as far as I know still lives in Uttoxeter.
I will be visiting England in Sep./Oct. this year to attend the Ryder cup matches at the Belfrey, Sutton Coldfield and also to visit relatives, I also hope to arrange a visit/tour of St. Josephs which should bring back some memories (not all good, I remmber getting the strap from Mr. Doulton for going into town without a note, OUCH !)
Hoping to hear from anyone else who might remember me, it will be nice to see or hear from some familiar names. E-MAIL : sasha3@mnsi.net
We are trying to find out about the history of a property in Uttoxeter. We have a copy of an ordnance survey map,dated 1879/81 and the house appears on there. The property address is Copes Park Farm, 9 Lightfoot Road, Uttoxeter.
We know the local authority bought the property in the early 1950's and developed most of the land that was sold with it.This now forms the housing around Lightfoot Road, Copes Way and Pennycroft Road. We understand the property to have stood empty for the last 9/10 years. If anyone has any information please e mail me. Steve Sidwell (Steven.Sidwell@btinternet.com)
I'm tying to locate an old friend from about 20 years ago. Her name then was Christine Hooper. She lived in the Uttoxeter area then and I believe still does. She has a sister named Louise who I think works at Peter Pike chemist. Can anyone help with phone numbers or addresses. I live in Florida so it's difficult from here. Appreciate it. Thanks. Michael Barrett (mickg@bellouth.net)
Found your website and it's great to see Uttoxeter again. I now live in Perth, Western Australia. Would love to hear from any school friends of myself, Carol Lines, or my sister, Wendy Lines. We both left Uttoxeter in 1981. Please contact either of us on carol.vickers@bigpond.com. Carol Vickers
Hi, My brother Derek and myself, David Redfern moved away from Uttoxeter many years ago. I live in Bristol, Derek lives in Fleet. We were brought up at the Cock Inn Beamhurst. We both went to St Joseph's, then I went to Alleynes and Derek stayed at St Joseph's. He's now a main board director of Haymarket Publishing (Michael Heseltine's company) and I organise things like the International Festival of the Sea. Lots of memories of Uttoxeter. The Mellors, the DeVilles, Mark Orme! Worthington E or flat Bass in the White Hart on a Saturday morning. Oh for the excitement of a night out at the Vaults when you were a teenage! Sad to hear the Eade's have closed the Butchers shop. Derek organised a nostalgia trip last year. He rented a 1948 Bedford bus and all our family did a nostalgia tour. Sad to hear recently the Cock Inn Beamhurst has closed for business. Very old pub, went back to the 1700's. My grandad kept it from 1921-then my Dad Edgar. I didn't want it. I was in London by then (30 years ago ) David Redfern (seafest@aol.com)
Letter from Lynne (linnibeth@hotmail.com)
Since moving to Uttoxeter from the frosty north 6 months ago when I was 21, I have grown to love the town. It makes a refreshing change to see such a small town with such a strong farming community thrive the way Uttoxeter does.
I used to work at the Parks, does anyone remember when it used to be packed every Friday and Saturday night, and you had to queue to get a drink?
PS Anyone parking on the end of Balance Street during the day (Chiropodist end) please take into consideration that those who live there have no where else to park!!!! Thanks!!!
Any one want to gossip bout utch or you live there now but you are from Lancashire / South Lakes / Manchester, drop us an e-mail : linnibeth@hotmail.com
Hi, I was born at Hot Hill Farm, The Leighs, near Uttoxeter. My fathers name was JOHN GEORGE FRADLEY and I am interested in any information relating to my genealogy and other local information. Many Thanks, Ruby Fradley (rubyfk@earthlink.net). Florida, USA
Just logged on the internet and this is a great site. If anybody remembers Deborah Brain from Alleynes High I left in 1988. My friends were Karen Hall, Karen Osbourne, Jason Hopkins, Joanne Richardson, Paul Harold. Just wondering if anybody knows the were abouts of Jason(Hoppo), Paul and Karen Osbourne (last known Leeds).If anybody knows me say hi. DEBORAH CHEADLE (debmary12@Hotmail.com)
Hello. My grandmother and her family came from Uttoxeter and I wonder if anyone who could be related is still living in the area. My grandmother was Elizabeth Warner, born in Uttoxeter on 21 June 1878. She had three sisters, Sarah Ellen, Anne, and Jane. Their parents were William Edward Warner, born 3 June 1850, died 23 January 1927 in Uttoxeter, and Jane Johnson, born 3 October 1849 in Uttoxeter, and died 12 February 1930 in Salt Lake city, Utah. In 1906 Jane (the mother) sold the family home to pay for passage to America, sailing with two of the girls(Jane, called Jenny). her husband Alfred Press, and Elizabeth. Sarah Ellen had left some years earlier to marry Lewis Hunsaker who was a Mormon Missionary and who baptized the family. Anne married Albert Edward Press, Alfred's brother, and left the area about 1898.
Jane Johnson's parents were James Johnson, born 3 Feb 1813, in Uttoxeter, and died 20 February 1854 in Uttoxeter, and Sarah Cope, born 8 November 1817 in Uttoxeter and died 1 November 1892 in Uttoxeter. Sarah was the daughter of William Cope, born 1 November 1769, died 5 October 1864 , and Sarah Clark born 18 December 1774. The family story is that Jane Johnson had inherited the family home from her mother, Sarah, who had inherited it from her father, William. He in turn may have inherited it from his father.
On the census records it is listed as being On The Heath.
Are there any relatives still in the area? Does anyone know anything of these people? I would assume that after all this time their home would no longer be standing. Any information at all would be very much appreciated. Eileen Bauer, (meanqueeneileen@cs.com)
I was in The Parks a few years back and heard a Uttoxeter band called Fractured Leg. I think their lead singer was called Compo. This band was totally unique. Their lyrics were inspired. Can anybody tell me what they went on to become or how I can get in touch with them? Cheers, Lee Henry (gexxo@wirespider.com)
Response
Ah yes, Lee. The famous Fractured Leg gig in the Parks. You were lucky to be one of the few who saw the event. I believe there is a bootleg knocking around the Camden markets which ends with the fantastic climax of Buggy Duff throwing the band out of the door. True inspiration. I think Compo can still be found selling t-shirts with images of Last of the Summer Wine down the Talbot. Cheers.
I am told that Thomas Kynnersley's tomb of alabaster in Uttoxeter parish church shows him in armour as he would have worn during the War of the Roses which ended with the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485 and the beginning of the Tudor Reign with Henry VII. He was my 13X G Grandfather and I would dearly love a photograph of the tomb for my family history files. Is it possible to obtain such a photograph? Brian Bramhall (brian@gortonian.com)
Editors note : We hoave sent one of our staff around to take a digital photograph for you
Artistic Scenes of Uttoxeter - Hi, I am a local artist specialising in watercolours and oils and paint local scenes around Uttoxeter. Paintings start from as little as £35.00 ( excluding postage and packaging. ) If you are looking for an unusual gift why not email me : Joan Kennedy ( E-mail ) Telephone: 0411291122
Editors note : We have added your information into the Artists folder in our Business Directory section. - we could set up a separate web page to show off some of your paintings if you like.
My grandmother, Alice Louise, born in 1903 in Uttoxeter, was one of Herbert Wood's children; he was born in 1868 and lived on Cheadle Road. His father was also Herbert Wood, born in 1831...any information about any Woods connected to these would be very gratefully received !!
Julie Twamley (jtwamley@jtwamley.screaming.net)
I think this is a brilliant idea. I am in Uttoxeter brass band and I don't think many people know that we exsist so this is a good way of getting us known!
Hayley Gould (hfl@gouldshouse.fsnet.co.uk)
Hello! , This is probably going to sound like a strange question - but on Wednesday I am arriving at Uttoxeter railstation and need to get to the Bus station. I know this is in walking distance but nothing else - is it sign posted? If not - I don't suppose you could give me directions??!!
I have not visited but my mum says Uttoxeter is a lovely town! This is a good site - Keep up the good work! (Perhaps a map would be a good idea for the site!) Lewis Cox
Does anyone know the whereabouts of Pat Cartlidge from Windsor Road. We used to be friends at school but lost touch. if anyone can help I'd be very grateful. Ann Winslett
I would just like to say 'hello' again to everyone who pops into this site. I usually visit the site whenever I log on and check out the letters and what's new. Would it be possible for dates to be added automatically to letters 'posted' this way other folks who visit the site will know how long letters have been up on the site. Just thought I'd ask. Something else I would like to point out people really do get in touch...even when you are on the other side of the World. I would like to thank Jean, formerly known as Jean Finch for getting in touch with me. We have been corresponding for the past few months since my first letter appeared here, and have had so many laughs and memories of growing up and going to school (St. Josephs RC) in Uttoxeter. All this, and would you believe we haven't seen each other in at least 36 years. We have even managed to 'phone each other a couple of times and it's so nice to hear that 'Utcheter' accent. I can't wait until 2002 when, hopefully, I will be making it over.
I really enjoy the 'New' sections you have added to the site over the past few months, especially the pictures. I'm patiently waiting for the 'Virtual Walks' to get up and running so that I can have a 'walk' around town for old times sake until I can get back in person. Good luck to all who maintain and keep these pages posted to the site, it is very well presented and enjoyable. Carole Powell - nee Jones
Tis a while since I last visited the site.What can I say........I am very impressed with the new additions for history/family tree research. Well done to all!!!. As my previous letter shows most of my mother's family hailed from Kingstone/Loxley and Uttoxeter, so I will be watching the site with great interest for any snippets to add to my tree.Will send your URL to the Staffordshire family history list hosted by Rootsweb, so that all with Uttoxeter connections can see for themselves what a brilliant site you have. Keep up the Good work Ann Furber
I am searching the names WOOLLEY, TWIGG and OAKEY/OAKLEY I believe some of them may have lived in the Uttoxeter or surrounding areas. Regards Ellen Oakley.
My GG Grandmother, Mary Ann Ladbrooke (nee Fox), who was born about 1804, may be buried at Uttoxeter because my GG Grandfather, William Ladbrooke (sometimes without the 'e' at the end) lived, as a widower and a retired butler, at Park Place, Uttoxeter (1881 Census), and, in his Will, witnessed in 1885 by Burton Henry Philips, Lt. 2/B W. Fusiliers, The Heath House, Tean, Stoke on Trent, and James Jones, The Heath House, Tean, Stoke on Trent, Butler (my guess is William's former employer and his successor as butler at Heath House), he asked for a funeral like that of his deceased wife. William Ladbrooke himself actually died in 1886 and is buried in London, but Uttoxeter, or possibly Checkley, seems likely to be the burial place of Mary Ann, particularly as I have information that William's unmarried daughter, Frances Anne Fox (Fanny) Ladbrooke, was buried at Uttoxeter on the 16th of January 1871. I have looked at Checkley churchyard and burial records, with no success, though the Fox in-laws are buried there. Also, was Park Place a street, or an area of the town? And does it still exist. Any help would be much appreciated.
My immediate family come from the Wolstanton area, but the Quarter Sessions for Uttoxeter (sometimes Vttexer) rolls show a John Clare being licensed as an Alekeeper and victualler from 1594 to 1605 and in 1608 as a carrier. Can anyone suggest sources where I could follow this line up please. John Clare
I have recently found out I have family that lived at Croxden Abbey c1840-1860. The names I have are Richard and Ellen Walker (nee Carrington).Their daughter Maryanne (sometimes known as Marian), moved to New Zealand after marrying Thomas Baker in 1885. Thomas was christened in Bramshall in 1861, his parents being William and Tabitha Baker, (nee Deaville). I would appreciate any information regarding these families or on their residence at the abbey. Jill Harrigan Address: 31 Princess Street, Dannevirke 5491, NEW ZEALAND
Waja! - I typed this URL, I did'nt think that Ucheter would have it own website. That really suprised me, Uttoxeter's known for Biscuits, not this kind of malarky.
Anyway, I used to live on Bramshall Road, did a stint at Fryers Garage, Mrs Jayes the careers teacher said it was the best I could hope for. After promptly being fired from there I worked at Elkes, That was fun. Is Bob Ufton still there? How about Sugar Lun, now that guy was a star! Well I'm here in Los Angeles now, been here for a good while, six years now.
If you're still at school and you've been 'advised' that the best you can hope for is a YTS don't listen, do your own thing. I wasted years believing it. Look at the letters from this website, they're from all over the world, you can get out if you want. At the risk of being patronising, you don't have to stay in England, there are plenty of top jobs abroad. If anyone from Uttoxeter wants to drop me line, you've got my email address. And now a plug... Steve Morris, Director - www.3dgroove.com - E-mail : Steve Morris (stevem@3dgroove.com)
Genealogy - I am from South Carolina, USA and am researching my family tree. I would appreciate anyone with surname CORKER to please contact me by e-mail. I have traced my family back to a Thomas Corker dob 1763 from Uttoxeter and would very much like any additional information. Please contact Joe Fuzia at jfuzia457@cs.com or phone: 864-297-9972
Just visiting - Charlie K told me where to find you - great site - shall be passing on to one and all - hope to bring you more news soon - I work @ the IT Centre on Church Street and hopefully we should be able to offer more training soon - since opening in April 1999 we have had nearly 1800 people through our doors (obviously not just from Uttoxeter - people have travelled from Leek, Ashbourne, Burton and others from further afield ie, Cheshire, Wales, Dudley and Leicester have tied it in with their work schedule) Once again great site and will be visiting again v.soon. Claire Palmer
Hello, I´m from Germany and take part on an exchange this year and I want some informations about Uttoxeter and here I can learn much about Uttoxeter. You have done it very well Greetings Lambert
Hi! , I was just doing some research about my grandparents.( Joan and Graham CRUTCHLEY) they built a house in Uttoxeter on Leighton Road. i can't remember whether it was 21a leighton rd or next to it i was wondering if you could tell me if it's still standing and if anyone lives there. Amie Crutchley
Hi, I've just moved to Uttoxeter, so am new to the area. I'm looking for a group or band to sing in, so if anyone knows of anything please let me know. Demo tape available. Thanks in advance for any help. Liz
Hi, what a great forum for people to view and add comments. Well done! I'm currently researching a family history for my my brother-in-law who's 40 in September and am compiling a journal of his forebears, the Blurtons who in the period 1820 to 1875 lived in Uttoxeter. Charles Blurton became a master stonemason and moved in 1875 to Lichfield where his talents were used to build the sculptures on the cathedral there. If anyone has any info on the Blurtons, Hodgkinson or Chatfields from 1750-1875 living in Doveridge or Uttoxeter, I would be extremely grateful. I can provide details on these and also the Gilberts of Lichfield. Keep up this interesting site! Dave Grainger
I should like to make contact with anyone interested in the family history of the following families, in the Uttoxeter, Checkley, Tean, Alton, Kingsley and Ipstones areas: Davis/Davies, Bailey, Shaw, Hawley, Finnikin, Sanders/Saunders, Holmes, Pegg
I should be interested also to make contact with any of the present day descendants of these families. Marigold Cleeve, Department of Information Science, Loughborough University
Does anybody know the where abouts of Alan Bown also known as Bundy? Son of Denis and Ann, nephew to Tony and Oswald. Any information would be greatfully recieved. Many thanks, the Alan Bown Fan Club, Uttoxeter branch. ( Abigail Barker )
I found this site last spring while looking for info to surprise my mother on her birthday. She is from Uttoxeter, Ida Mellor of 19 Hockley Road. (Parents Albert John & Elsie) We were there last in 1964, and so I was trying to update Mom. It was amazing to find this site for Mom's little town in this big wide world, so I copied everything I could (esp. the "Introducing Uttoxeter" and "Walkaround" which are now suspended) to give to her in a special book. Desmond Hulme and Anita Burnett were very helpful answering questions for me. Now I am wondering if anyone there remembers Mom who married an American GI in 1945? Also if any of her relatives or my cousins are online now? Not sure of cousins' married names but are the children of Bill and Rita Wagstaff of Denstone (Shirley, June, Dilys, and Wendy). I am hopeful for news, as I often wonder how things are now. Shirley Jones, ewjones@wesnet.com
Can you help? We are currently studying at Staffordshire University, as part of our course we have to undertake a community profile of Uttoxeter. We would be grateful if you could e-mail any relevant information to us. This would include population of Uttoxeter, health facilities, entertainment etc We would be very grateful if you could give as much information as possible thank you. Susanne Wood and Lynette Rowlands (wj813235@stmail.staffs.ac.uk)
HISTORY OF UTTOXETER CANAL - I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT ANY OLD MAPS OR IMFORMATION REGARDING THE OLD UTTOXETER CANAL AND ANY SURROUNDING BUILDINGS. I HEARD THAT THERE WAS SOMEONE WHO RECENTLY GAVE A TALK ON THE SUBJECT, DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEAS? THANKS. STEVE BULL. (STEVE@niblo.freeserve.co.uk)
Hello - HI I JUST FOUND THIS PAGE AND I'M REALLY IMPRESSED I LEFT ENGLAND FOR CANADA NEARLY SIX YEARS AGO I LIVED AT LEY HILL FARM IN DOVERIDGE AND ATTENDED THOMAS ALLEYNES HIGH SCHOOL. I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY HI AND I WOULD TO HEAR FROM WHO KNEW ME THEN. HAYLEY (POYSER) - hayley (poyser) clark (www.strawman@telusplanet.ca)
This is for Carol Powell (nee Jones) I am Jean Edmonds (nee Finch) eldest daughter Rebecca. My Mum told me to look on this page for you and I found your letter! I understand you write to my Mum alot anyway. I thought I would also say Hello!!! Bye for now. Rebecca (muzza@aol.com)
My Bennett family occupied properties at the head of Bennets Lane, Little Bramshall from 1803 until 1854. The family then continued their presence in Dagdale until circa 1925. Samuel Richardson Bennett then farmed in Wood Lane, Uttoxeter (now the Gold Club) until retirement in 1956. Our family were married with the Buckleys of the area in the 1830s. I would share my findings with any intested parties. Does anybody know Fishers Avenue of the early 1930s? Peter Bennett <me@peter-bennet.freeserve.co.uk>
Greetings from North Carolina, USA - I too, am from Uttoxeter, my name, Carol Ann Bettany (nee Symcox). I moved to NC in 1968 along with my husband, Michael Bettany from Rocester. I have visited this site several times, but this time I recognized names and places amongst letters posted here to which I have e-mailed information.
I am trying to trace Dorothy Anne Ashmore, known as Anne. We were very good friends during school but lost contact as we appraoched marriage and of course, our leaving the country.
We are also interested in renewing contact with any and all others of our friends from Oldfields Hall school and the Youth Club which used to be held at that location. I wonder too, if there are any sites of Oldfields Hall School for Girls and the Oldfields Secondary Mondern School for Boys, and or any reunions of such planned.
Anyone recognizing our names or having information to our queries, please feel free to e-mail us, would love to hear from you all.. -Carol Ann Bettany (1512lad@wave-net.net)
I am researching my family tree and am looking for anybody with the surname Udale or Small. My grandmother came from Stramshall, she was born in 1872, her father was a publican, she married James Udale - Jean Garner (jean.garner@redhotant.com)
MANY THANKS FOR INCLUDING OUR BUSINESS IN YOUR PAGES. anything that promotes Uttoxeter is good. If any old friends read this please e-mail me, my married name is LEEDHAM. I was known as Judith Wright at school but my family name is Derry. I was born in Kingstone at Manor Farm and had 7 sisters. I am doing a family tree and would like to hear from anyone with the surname Derry - many thanks.
To all u footy fans out there .. Hi there folks, just spotted the site a day or to ago - are there any Derby County fans out there that would like to set up a web page for Uttoxeter dcfc fans - if so drop me a line. Glyn Jones
What a great web site lets get those letters rolling This is what we want, Its great to here that past residents are still keen to know whats happening in Uttox, Gamm
In answer to Carole's letter regarding people who went to St. Joseph's R.C. School. I attended from 1953 until 1964 and remember all the people you mentioned! Seemed strange to read those names from the past. My name in school was Heafield (Sue) it's now Horner. Do you remember Lynn Minott, Ann Tildesley, Jane Lavin, Yvonne Mellor, Tina Dronsek, Judy Tipper, Pauline Danks, Catherine Fee, Shirley Wilson -- do you also remember Daddy Durkin (teacher in class 6?) -- how about Mrs. Mosely (oh, dread her class!). I am also in Canada (have been for 25 years) -- would love to hear from some of my old friends -- don't get to visit the old country very often. Feel free to e-mail me -- love to hear how you're all doing!! sueandron@home.com).
Greetings from Canada: How pleasant to find that this small sleepy town has it's own delightful web page.
I was born in the village of Kingstone and went to school in Uttoxeter. I would like to trace some of the people who attended St. Joseph's R.C. from the mid 1950's to around 1963. If anyone knows of the Peaty family who lived at 5 Bentley Road, I would like to get in touch with Rosemary. Other former pupils who come to mind are: Jean Finch, Maria Pressner?, Shirley Peaty (cousin to Rosemary). I also attended Oldfields Hall when the new Catholic school was built at I believe Cheadle.
My mother was a Downes (Stella) and was born and raised in Uttoxeter. She used to live down by the railway station at Brookside. Unfortunately last time I visited the UK the house had been torn down. I have quite a few relatives, uncles, aunts and many cousins who still reside in the town.
If any cousins are on line and have visited this site please e.mail me, I would really love to hear from you. Carole Powell nee Jones
Hello, I would be very grateful for any assistance in gathering information about a Thomas Stanley Lawrence who was a Sgt in the RAF during WW2. He suppossedly lived near to a bakery in uttoxeter. He had a son called David who would be about 60 by now.
Hi, I've heard about the Uttoxeter band WEAVE, but I can't find out much about them.
If anyone can help me out I'd be greatful. My e-mail address is amz@shihad.zzn.com, thanks.
I am most pleased to find this web page, I am born and breed of Uttoxeter. My family are still living in the town and like to visit Florida as often as they can. I am now married to a American, and live in Boca Raton, Florida. Thanks very much, I now have somewhere to visit when I get home sick. Black Swan rules, "You can't have to much Bass !". Jayne Lynch (formerly Weir).
Agriculture Machines
Hi, I'm restoring an old Bamfords mowing / reaping machine No. 7R. Therefore I'm looking for information about this machine. I'm thinking about books, pictures, spareparts, history... Also places where I can buy this information are welcome. At this moment I'm desperately looking for info about how to make the "Bamfords" text and how to place it on the machine. Thank you very much.
E-mail : marc.horemans@philips.com, Fax.+32-14-262283
Family history
Found the site by accident and was thrilled. I am researching my family history and have found that both sets of my Great Grandparents hailed from Kingstone. The Fisher family of Burndhurst Mill and the Bull family of Leese Hill farm. I am desperate for information on John Bull, my Great Grandmothers brother who took over the lease of Leese Hill farm after their father William Bull died. He vanished when the Loxley estate and farm were sold after World War 1. Can anyone help with info on either family also the Chiltons of Stowe/Gayton. Thanks to all.
Ann Furber nee Chilton Great Haywood
I am looking for any information on Rocester, especially a house named The Rookery ( aka the haunted house.), located above the South lake owned by J.C Bamford. Can anyone help ? Great site!
Old Last Century records
Hi, I am researching my family history, and have found that one of my 4xgreat uncles lived in Uttoxeter in the 1850's I was wondering if someone ther might be able to tell me where I might find marriage and burial records for this area. The surnames that I am interested in for this area are STOKES and WALTHO. My email address is jules@lynx.net.au - I would like to find either email or snail mail addresses, as I am in Australia, and can't get there to look for myself.
I collect antique farm equipment as does my friend Dusty Erickson, he just bought a No. 1 Rapid grinder made by Henry Bamford & sons. We are looking for more information on the years of manufacture and if their are operators manuals or copies avalible. The information on your town's home page has been helpful, but no date as to when the company went out of business are listed.
Thanks, James Ashcraft
I love this new site and I have been telling every one about it. If you know me say hello I am a Postman at Uttoxeter delivery Office and may be some might know Anita Burnett she is a deputy care manager at Eversley Rest home, Uttoxeter. Desmond Hulme
Does anybody know the whereabouts of an old school friend of mine. His name is Simon Rogers (aka Sam), and he used to live in Alton. If anyone can provide any information then please send me an e-mail at davethepig@63byrdslane.freeserve.co.uk
We are trying to find out about the history of a property in Uttoxeter. We have a copy of an ordnance survey map,dated 1879/81 and the house appears on there. The property address is Copes Park Farm, 9 Lightfoot Road, Uttoxeter.
We know the local authority bought the property in the early 1950's and developed most of the land that was sold with it.This now forms the housing around Lightfoot Road, Copes Way and Pennycroft Road. We understand the property to have stood empty for the last 9/10 years. If anyone has any information please e mail me at Steve@sidwell38.freeserve.co.uk
I have been a researching a number of W.W.II Royal Australian Navy gallantry issues. and possibly one of the least known about concerns a LCDR John Morrel Band , RANR(S) who was awarded a posthumous gallantry medal by the US Navy after he had been killed in New Guinea in 1943.
He most likely spent his boyhood at Church Leigh; his mother's address is given as there, and I have been told his name appears on a war memorial there.
Sometime ago I wrote to the Uttoxeter Echo on this matter but never received a reply. If you think it would be of local interest l would be happy to forward further particulars.
I, myself, am English-born and spent some time at Longdon Hall, not far from Lichfield in my teen school years.
John Bradford (johnbradford@picknowl.com.au)
I just located your web page and found it most interesting, it brought back many memories. I was born in Uttoxeter in 1936 and left for Australia when I was 21, since then I moved to Las Vegas USA where I have lived for the past 20 years.
It will be great when you have finished your site so that other information can be obtained.
It is my probable intention to return to Uttoxeter early next year with again taking up residence in my home town, your business list as yet does not list real estate agents, could you possibly have an agent contact me as I need to obtain information on housing and farm land?
Thank you very much, I look forward to hearing from you,
Geoffrey Shaw ( ebbtide@fiax.net )
Hi again, impressed with fast response, thanks for your help. By the way are you any relation to Jack Sargeant who used to be teacher at Alleynes, just curious, I was one of his pupils, p.e. and French, although he was better at cricket.
Geoff
As I live in Uttoxeter, I find your site interesting and informative. I have given the address to my friends and pen-pals, and I'm sure that the site will be great when finished.
Keep it up.
Keith Gater <keithgater@yahoo.com>
Hi,
This is my homemade page about a small Dairy Farm, in Leigh near Uttoxeter,Staffs. Homepage of a Staffordshire Farmer
I am at Withington, next to the Farmers Arms. I can't seem to get any farmers interested in the Internet, I thought they would be on now you can get on free, but I don't know any, do you?
Thanks for the quick reply, you must be on top of the job.
Charlie ( Chas@copesfarm.freeserve.co.uk )
Hi David: Your prompt response was most welcome!
There are three interestings points to note about how Band's posthumous gallantry was assessed by the US Navy - Australian Naval Board (ANB).
1. The US does not permit foreign armed forces personnel to receive their highest award - the Medal of Honor (see
www.smh.com.au/daily/content/9.70816/national/national2:html ). This a Sydney Morning Herald account.
2. In WWII the British/Imperial awards system did not permit foreign posthumous awards to be granted British/Empire forces personnel -nonetheless with General MacArthur around they happened from time to time.
3. In WWII, should a recommended posthumous VC not be approved at the highest levels there was no alternative but to award the only other posthumous award available: a Mention in Despatches (MID) - a 4th category award. This could - and did - on occasion, result in a lot of ill feeling on the part of the n.o.k and men.
So how did Band come to receive his posthumous US Navy Cross - a 2nd category award? Well, when the ANB received the request from the US they took the decision to turn a blind eye to the 'no foreign awards' regulation and accepted the Navy Cross instead on the basis that if a case were made for the VC, only to be later rejected by the Admiralty, then Band would only receive the MID.
I have to say the ANB were pretty weak in the action they took, I believe a strong case could have been made for the VC but obviously they were not prepared to run the risk of it being turned down. In my view - and that of others - there were 5 instances where RAN personnel serving in the South West Pacific Area should have been recommended for VCs - no one ever was.
Not a good track record really. Well that's enough for now!
Bands did live in Leigh, they lived at Church Farm Church Leigh, it was before my time , but by all accounts it was a very modern sort of a farm for that time, I don't know why but it was sold up and bought by E.J. Knobbs, and the land is still owned by them today, And the farmhouse is still there but converted in to 2 semis, the farm buildings were knocked down about 10 years ago and new bungalows built in their place.
A Miss Band still lived in Withington till about 1965, I presume she was the sister of the man you are talking about. I am afraid I don't know anymore but I will ask around.
Charlie Kirk