Jarrow memories
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York Avenue
York Avenue is the one road in Jarrow (although I am from Manchester) that I could never forget, it's like a main road into Jarrow, my cousin had a house on York Avenue, it's a road you can a bus to anywhere up the north-east, and to most of the lovely beaches. Primrose
Ellison Street
My grandmother-in-law was born in Ellison Street, - wish I could have a photograph of the street in 1894!
Jarrow Life
My grandmother was born in 1921, Kitty Irvine, New March Street, siblings Tommy, Winnie, Nora, Betty, and Clemmie. Their parents were Nellie and Tom. Cousins Margaret and Renee. Kitty married Rob Hymers then lived in Beech Street (25) and had a daughter Valerie. Has anyone got any information or photos? Margaret married Billy, they had a shop near the Viking Statue. Thank-you.
Ferry Street Jarrow
Is there anybody that can remember or knows about Ferry Street in Jarrow in the 1900? My mother-in-law was born in Jarrow and has lived here all her life. She is now 89 and suffering from Alzhimers so we are trying to put together a family tree. Her mother lived in Ferry Street in 1901 or so it says on the census for that year, and we are trying to find pictures around that time. Her mother was Rose Cowing and she married a Harry Keen, mother-in-law's name is Heir. If anybody can help we would be most grateful.
Street Party Celebrations End of War
I am looking for a photo of a street party celebrating the end of the war 1919 It was in WILLIAM BLACK STREET, JARROW (Catherine Cookson lived there once). My family are in this photo, and we would love a copy of it, can anyone help? The family name is Weir, and they lived a few doors away from Catherine Cookson when she was a child. This photo was on show in the library when they did a 'reconstuction' of Cathrine Cookson's life. Thank you.
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My dad George Stephen Stonehouse was born in Jarrow, England in 1912. He left for Canada in the 1920s. The only family he ever mentioned was a sister and mother, if anyone has any memories or information please contact me.
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Childhood Memories
I lived in the bungalow behind the stone wall surmounted with a wooden fence at the extreme right of the picture. The main feature in this photo is the Lord Nelson Inn.
Hebburn On Tyne
My Grandfather Thomas Hugh Devlin (Tom), retired Fire Commander, was born in Hebburn On Tyne, England on 25th August 1923. If anyone has any photos, information or memories, it would be much appreciated.
Never Did See Tom
Never seen Tom, but I remember his father, Aloysious Devlin, my grandfather, who always was in with the budgies in the aviary, he lived in Campbell Park Road, Hedburn. Also the smell coming from the bone yard and from the coke ovens, and trying to dodge paying the fare on the ferry.
MNy Granmother
Last thoughts, for her, was my father's mother, did see her, I remember in a place called CULTURE HOUSE, next to old police station, just as you come over railway bridge, on left hand side, on the way to JARROW. I think she ran a bed and breakfast. She was called AMELIA GILROY, pure white hair which was long, and blue eyes.
The Railways of Boldon
I can remember setting off to London to see my sister from Boldon Colliery station and this started my interest in railways. I was hooked and was a regular at the station in the years of 1959 to 1963, trainspotting and being amazed by the variety of trains passing through. Several diverted trains and extra traffic workings were regular on this line and this was interesting to the spotters.
Added interest was the Tyne Dock to Consett line with long heavy coal and ore trains. Although these were heavy frieght workings by regular locos they were a sight to be seen. A 9F battling its way with full ore wagons, billowing smoke and heading to Consett, showed the power of these workhorses.
At Boldon station the V2s pulling the mail, paper and semi express trains were a magnificent sight from a distance, then the diesels were starting to take over, thus adding more interest.
So Boldon has seen the most types of trains that ran in the North East... Read more
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