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used to be a bridge that went over the river, the bridge was quite
large and
made out of bricks....
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A new resident at 1. Stanley Road asks about its history. This is
one of the
block of 8 model cottages built by ... joan
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an Issac Antrobus. He was born in 1678 and died in 1734 aged 56.
He lived at Brook House Knutsford, and built Grove House Knutsford.
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I am researching the family name of Sparrow. In the 1913 Manchester
directory there was an entry for - SPARROW... joan
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am doing some research on Windsor Way. In the late 1800's it was
known as Gas Yard/ Street joan
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I remember my father telling me that the Bugler who sounded the
Charge of the light brigade
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hope you can help me with some info on the early Mainwarings of
Over Peover and the early Peover Hall? joan
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 Do
you have any information about the ancient chapel of ease which
stood in the fields of the Booth Hall estate
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last week I was interested to drive down a wide suburban road just
outside the town centre with some large detached late 19th century
houses...joan replies... |
 Who
was John Wesley?
John Wesley's steps outside the Methodist church on Princess St
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am the granddaughter of the first May Queen, Annie Sarah Pollitt.
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 Could
you please tell me the origin/history of the obelisk outside our
home
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 Could
you please supply any information on Mere
Golf Club prior to it becoming a golf club i.e. was it originally
a stately home... joan
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I am intrigued by the name
Molly Potts Moor, can you
tell me the origin of the name. Who was Molly Potts?
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about Strethill Wright who lived in Knutsford and the origin of
the unusual surname.
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I have just started reading Gaskell and would like to find a couple
good
books on Wives and Daughters that help me appreciate what I'm reading...
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and was he involved with Tatton Hall?
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What can you tell me about Old Dame's school - now Grange Cottage
- on Darkness Lane - Chelford Road?joan
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wife Carol's ancestor was Henry HILL, who practiced as a Veterinary
Surgeon in King Street, Knutsford from the 1870's into the 1900's.
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According to her birth-certificate,
my mother was born on 24 Feb. 1901 at 'The White Tower Drury Lane
Knutsford', where her father, William (James) Harbottle, was given
as 'Engineer at Steam Laundry'.
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Please can you confirm the name of the book about Higgins, all about
his life. My mum seems to think it was called 'Night Errant', or
'Highwayman Higgins'? joan
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I am researching my family history and wonder if you might have
any information concerning my GGGrandfather (George Irlam) joan
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I am contacting you regarding my Great Grandfather George Hammond
who was born in Knutsford around 1826/1827
Hammonds
of Knutsford |
Please can you tell me anything about Bexton Hall. It is rumoured
that the landlords of Tatton, Tabley and Toft could see their estates
from the balustrade Bexton
Hall
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My father was stationed at Over-Peover Hall shortly after Patton left
it for the Normandy Invasion. His name was Clarence Manwaring. Mainwarings
of Peover |
I just purchased a long case clock that was made by Thomas Gaskell.
Can you please tell me about him? How ws he related to Elizabeth
Gaskell? Thomas
Gaskell Clocks
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I am researching my family history and believe that one of my ancestors
Joseph Ravenscroft was married in 1821 in John The Babtist.. Ravenscrofts
in Knutsford |
 I
am the daughter of a daughter of Knutsford. I currently live in
Northern California, USA. My mother was married to an American Air
Force Airmen. .. Bason's
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 "
I remember a river or lake in front of it where a horse got stuck
in the mud, and had to be hauled out with ropes!"
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about Brereton Hall |
 Did
you ever drink at The White Bear with Mr Edwards? If so Randolph
W. Edwards III would like to hear from you. read
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I
am great grandaughter of Anne Sarah Pollit. I would love to know if
there are any pictures available of my Great grandmother...
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 Do
you know anything about the history of Higher Town Farm and also anything
about the water pump at the end of Carrwood on Chelford Rd? joan
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 I
have been asked whether anything is known about the name Camp Green
which is marked on the same 1843 map showing Bentley Hurst...
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 My
Father was placed in the Winstanley Boys Home during the early 1940's.
Do you have any information with regard to the home?...
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Can you give me any information about this farm. I had understood
that the Bentley family lived there for many years until it's lands
were sold... joan replies |
 How
was Highwayman Higgins caught? Edward Higgins was more a confidence
trickster and burglar than Highwayman...
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Could you tell me if Gannon Square, Heathside is/was? Why was it called
Gannon? Do you know of a house called either Park View or Tatton View?
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I am interested in Elizabeth Gaskell. Could you point me in the right
direction for areas in Knutsford that would best highlight her history?
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History
Joan
Leach is Knutsford's very own resident historian. Joan was born
and grew up in Knutsford and has a vast knowledge of local history.
Can
you help?
