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Lovegreen And Loftus Families - The Ferry

I am descended from Robert Lovegreen, a shoemaker in Framwellgate.  The Lovegreen family, and subsequently the Loftus family (Martin Loftus having married Margaret Lovegreen) ran the rowing boat ferry across the river wear from Framwellgate to the Sands.  This ferry ceased around the second world war.  Is there anyone out there who remembers the families or the ferry?  I have tried without success to find a photo of the ferry - does anyone have one?

I was always told that Lovegreen Street was built by one of the family.   If anyone has any information about the street, or any old photos of it, I would love to hear your memories.

The Lovegreen family were descended from Andreas Lofgren.  They were a large family and I am in touch with several descendents.  I would love to hear from any other Lovegreen descendents who could add to our family history.

Written by Cathy Armstrong. To send Cathy Armstrong a private message, click here.

A memory of Durham in County Durham shared on Wednesday, 30th January 2008.

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RE: RE: Lovegreen And Loftus Families - The Ferry

My mother (Louisa M Carr, nee Robinson) was born in Sidegate (1910) and lived there until she was married in 1935. She used to travel on the ferry to go to Bluecoat School each day.

Comment from Barry Carr on Sunday, 29th March 2009.

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