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May be Its me And my Brother And Mum
I think that that is my mum Gladys Haigh, and my brother Douglas who is 4 years older than me is beside my mum, I'm the one in the pram I think! We were going to meet my dad Jim Haigh, we used to live Main Street going towrds the pub, the Horse and Farrier, but moved to Goodenber Road in 1953. Both my parents are dead but I have a brother Douglas, who I think is still alive, he worked at Angus Fire Armour, whom I have not seen for 14 years. I live and work overseas and only visit the UK once a year. This photo brings back memories of 58 years, I would like to know if the group can be actua'ly identified as being the Haighs as it is difficult to make out clearly. I left Bentham in 1971 and travelled the world and I still do.
Born in Bentham in 1946
I was born in High Bentham in 1946 even though my mum by then was living in Manchester. She insisted in returning home to have me and a year later my sister to make sure we were Yorkshire lasses, I was born in the front bedroom of 1 Station Road next to Angus's. My mum's maiden name was Winnie Williams and her mum was Clara and her dad Billy Williams. Her dad had 2 sisters, Suey and Ellen, and a brother John. My mum's sister Kath Downham lived in Low Bentham until recently. As a child I longed to stay whenever I visited Bentham and I am proud to have been born there. I have only one relative left now in Bentham, my mum's brother Bernard. My cousin Kevin Downham left Bentham some time ago but I met up with him and my Uncle Bernard a couple of years ago along with Bernard's 3 children. My family in Bentham is now almost gone so if my story rings any bells with anyone still... Read more
Plough Inn
The Plough Inn, in High Bentham was bought by great grandfather Harold Slinger in the early 1900s. He then refurbished it in to two cottages. Harold Slinger was also the registrar for birth deaths and marriages as I recall. After his death my Gran and Granddad continued to live there and my uncle and aunt lived next door. My Grandad continued to live in the largest of the two right up to the early 1990s, when we sold it after my Gran's death. I lived in the smaller one for many years, I did a lot of work on the little cottage and had two lovely children there. My biggest regret that I was the last one of my family to live there, I would love to move back. I had some of the best years of my life there, I remember the big garden at the back and the old beer cellar, happy days when I lived there...
Plough Inn, High Bentham
This is not really a memory - I am tring to find out information about the Plough Inn, Main Street, High Bentham. I now live at this address. The inn has been split into two cottages but I would love to know more about it.
Searching For Members of The Knowles Family
Calling Roger Knowles
I am searching for family rather than having a memory. My mother was born Marjorie Knowles in 1903, sixth child of Christopher William and Hannah Law of Burton. Her grandfather was Thomas who owned the grocer's shop and was married to Jane Oldfield of Low Bentham. I do have photos of them. I saw your name and wonder if you are descended from Thomas' brother, William, who became a teacher in Wales but returned to join the family business. I know of the descendants of the other members of this large family, but not what happened to the children of this brother, and wonder if you could be his grand/greatgrand son.
I appear in family trees as Jenifer Allin but am better known as Glenn (married name Matthews)
Born in Bentham - 1942
I was born in the High Street, just next to the existing Spar shop, which used to be Tustin's garage and also the Fire Station. My late grandfather, Bert Slinger, was a builder who lived on the premises which is now the Chinese takeaway for many years.
I still have quite a few relatives living in High Bentham.
High Bentham..looking For Info on Relatives
Julie CoatesRoyal Palm Beach, Florida, USA
I am trying to find some information about my great gradfather. He was the postman in High Bentham for many years. His last name was Coates. I don't know his first name.He had a son (William Dabbot Coates) and three daughters Annie, Ethel and Gertie.
Bentham Grammer School
I attended Bentham Grammer School which was then located at High Bentham. I believe it has now relocated to Lower Bentham. My memories are many - attending the local church each Sunday Morning, and taking woodworking class at the local carpenters, who also was the coffin maker. Spending my pocket money at the local shops. We also had to do cross country runs around Bentham and on occasions we visited Ingleton Waterfalls.
Peter Wilkinson
