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Anthorn maps
Historic maps of Anthorn and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Anthorn maps
Anthorn photos
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Bowness-On-Solway| Port Carlisle| Abbey Town| Annan| Silloth
Anthorn area books
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Memories of Anthorn
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HMS Nuthatch
I was stationed at HMS Nuthatch in 1949. During the evenings I worked in the cinema called the 'Antheon' showing films. We also put on variety shows on stage, one show we put on in a local village and were overwhelmed by the holpitality of the local villagers. Anthorn holds many happy memories for me and I hope to return soon before times run out, I am now 83.
Cumbria memories
Great Grandmother's Burial
My paternal great grandmother Mary Annie Hutchinson was buried at St Michael's church on March 26th 1945. There is a reference to it in the church's Monthly Magazine for May 1945. Also referenced in the same magazine is an acknowledgement of donations to the churchyard fund in appreciation from her children, Mr C Hutchinson, Mr G Hutchinson and Mrs S Thirlwell. The last named was my grandmother, and at this time she lived at Westmead, Bowness.
I was born a few months after this, but down south, in Hampshire.
A Visit
My father was raised in Bowness on Solway. His father lived in the cottage in the street. My grandfather, Mr John Stafford, was one of the men who used to go 'Haafnet fishing' so it was good to visit and stroll down the same roads my ancestors trod.
First Years of my Life in Bowness
I was born in Bowness in Homestead Cottage which was next to the post office. The cottage had been the village shop, and was bought by my parents Harold and Marian Brown and converted into a home. Ada Stafford ran the post office. She was a lovely lady and I kept in touch with her until the end of her life in her 90's. My grandparents farmed at North Plain. Electricity had not made it to them nor to many in the village itself. Some of my mother's friends used to bring their ironing to our house so they could use her iron. Our toilet was outside in the yard, and house consisted of only three rooms. I remember starting school at five, it was very overcrowded with kids from the base at Anthorn. I hated it there and walked home on my first day. My mother walked me right back again. Our teacher was Miss Farringtpn. Picton and Mrs Warlow... Read more
The Dandy
Hi, I am looking for pictures and written accounts about The Dandy horse drawn train as my great-great-great-grandad used to drive it, his name was Isaac Hickson. Hope someone can get back to me at angelaquinn2009@live.co.uk. Thank you, Angela Quinn.
Glasson in 1901
My father Willliam Harold Brown was born in Glasson on 2nd April 1921. Those listed in l901 are: Barnes, Mary , lodgings Bell, John, grocer Cardwell, Henry Gordon, Robt, vict. and cowkeeper, Fish Inn Hewitt, Thomas Pattinson, Thomas Joseph, butcher Sharp, John, joiner, Glasson Mill Thompson, Mary, vict., grocer and bacon curer, Highland Laddie Inn Wills, Robert, stone mason FARMERS Armstrong,William Bell, Irving, Walker House Bewsher. William (yeoman) Orchard House Foster, Joseph Graham, George. Low Flow Percival, Fanny Robson, David Saul, Mary Ann, Kirkland House Sharp, Betsy (owner) Aikshaw Sharp, Sarah, owner, steam corn, sawmill, joiners shop Whitfield, Jacob Wilson, Joseph
Searching For my Roots
My paternal grandfather John Routledge was from little Bampton. He had a horse called Tam o' Shanter which was a sulky trotter named after the local pub. I would love to find out more about him.
