Family Connections.
My grandfather, William Simpson Bruchshaw, is the man coming out of the greenhouse with the plant in his hand. He was head gardener to Mr Munro Walker until Mr Walker died. My grandfather's youngest brother, Henry, was farm manager on the estate. While at Pell Wall, my grandfather experimented in growing tomatoes on potatoes in about 1908 I think. We still have the photos in the family. After he left Pell Wall my grandfather lived in Little Drayton. He died aged 91 in 1952.
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Dear KD Hill
Your family connections to Pell Wall are remarkable. It's great that you have been able to add to the social documentary document. We live in Little Drayton and would love to know of any history which is linked to Christ Church.
Comment from Olaf Hindmarsh on Sunday, 13th August 2006.