Woods Glass Works
I was born in Wombwell, and lived near Woods glass works, which was built at the side of the canal about 200 yard west of Station Lane. Although I lived there many years I do not have a photo of the old glass works, and the 4 cottages at the side of the works. I would greatly appreciate if someone had a photo, and be grateful if I could have a copy, or let me know where I would buy a copy.
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RE: RE: Woods Glass Works
I do not have a photo of the actual glassworks buildings but I do have a group photograph of the staff that worked there. The photo is dated 1936 and includes my mother Vera Gillis (nee Parkin). I lived at 44 Windmill Road, went to Wombwell Modern School and worked at Darfiled Main from 1959 to 1964. I left Wombwell in 1966 to work in Nova Scotia, Canada where I stayed until 2000 when I moved to the States. Currently living in Kansas City, MO.
I went under my middle name Barry when I lived in England but changed to my first name John when I went to Canada. My dad John (Jack) spent most of his life working at Darfield Main along with his brother George (Juddy).
As a lad we used our own creative minds (which is what is lacking today) playing silly games on the street with such names as Jimmy Leonard, Ron and David Wilkinson, Peter Drable, Michael Bretton, Tina Sedons, Maureen Gill and Josephine Pickles. All Windmill Roaders. If anyone knows of or the ware-abouts of any of these people I would be interested in hearing from you (them).
Comment from John GILLIS on Tuesday, 3rd January 2012.