Nostalgic memories of Netherthong's local history
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My memories of the village are so precious that I wished it to be preserved intact with no alterations whatsoever, which of course was ridiculous. The main change is the size. When I was a child, in the '40's and 50's, the village was triangular, with the church at one end and the chapel at the other. A ten minute walk beyond the chapel led to the old workhouse, by then converted into a Geriatric ...see more
Armistice.
There are more details on my History of Netherthong on the web.
The news of the armistice reached Netherthong about 11am on the Monday morning but it was not fully confirmed until the flag was raised at Deanhouse Institution by order of the master, Mr. F. E. Rowbothan. This was followed by flags being hoisted at Deanhouse Mills, the Church, the Schools, Holmleigh, the Manor ...see more
Private John Henry Hoyle was born in Wilson Square in 1879 and he joined the Royal Welsh Fusiliers (Teacher Battalion) in January 1916. He was reported as missing and his body was found on March 20.
Private John Webster joined the Duke of Wellington's Regiment. He was wounded on July 2nd. 1916 and invalided home. He recovered, crossed the Channel again and was killed on June 28 ...see more
Throughout the course of the First World War many local organizations raised money to send parcels to local soldiers. This was particularly relevant at Christmas and the presents included shirts, socks, cake, cigarettes, chocolates, handkerchiefs and stationery. Penknives and periscopes were much requested items along with copies of the local newspaper. The NT Red Cross Society ...see more
Netherthong War Memorial
My full history of Netherthong can be seen on http://historyofnetherthong.co.uk
'We shall never forget.'
M. Hirst, who lived at 33 Outlane, compiled a large book full of newspaper cuttings and other ephemera about the young men of the parish who had fought and died in the First World War. This book is kept permanently in the parish church and a lot of ...see more
In March 1893, plans were approved to alter and enlarge the shop premises. The manager applied for a reduction in the working hours of the employees and this was granted. The store will be closed at 7pm instead of 8pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and at 8pm instead of 9pm on Sundays.
In September of the same year the Chairman reported on the alterations. A cottage next door had been ...see more
Netherthong
Industrial & Equitable Co-operative Society
Some of the first co-operatives were set up in the Holmfirth area well before the Rochdale Pioneers. In 1827 spinners, twisters, weavers, bleachers and farmers at Meltham Mills sold goods at the same prices as other shops and shared the profits out proportionately. Others were set up at Underbank,1832, New Mill, 1833, ...see more
This is the second part of my ongoing research into the public houses in Netherthong.
There is reference to two inns in Thongsbridge in 1853 - the Rose & Crown publican Hiram Earnshaw, and the Royal Oak with publican Ellen Bray. By 1857, the Rose & Crown had closed and Hiram Earnshaw had moved and taken over the Royal Oak. In 1870 the publican had changed to Walker Fenton and in 1901 it ...see more
This chapter is a work in progress and as it is more than the 1000 words allowed in this memory, I have split it into 2 sections. The current title is :
Public House, inn, alehouse, tavern, pothouse, beer house, boozer, local, gin palace, saloon, honky-tonk, shebeen, snug, taproom.
No township or hamlet could hold its head up high unless it had a number of the above establishments and ...see more
I am currently researching and writing a history of Netherthong and I have well over 200 photos and other ephemera. I have started numerous chapters relating to such subjects as schools, parish council, churches, sport, entertainment, clubs and activities, role of Netherthong lads in the war and as further information becomes available I add, revise and update.
Because NT in the early days was a very ...see more