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Harmel House, High Street, Haslington. And Castleigh House

A Memory of Haslington.

I am researching my Sims-Hilditch family tree. Does anyone remember Edwin Sims Hilditch at Castleigh, Haslington around 1931? And at Harmel House, High Street, Haslington around 1946? Are they on the Frith photos?

Edwin's and Ada's (nee Knott) son Tom Sims Hilditch's name appears on the Haslington war memorial. I believe his boat was torpedoed in 1941 - can anyone tell me more?

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Hello!

I do not remember Edwin Sims Hilditch, but I am interested in the Sims Hilditch family tree. I am currently writing researching the life of John Hilditch, Edwin's brother John. (assuming you are referring to E Sims-Hilditch the professor of music). John was an art collector and a Manchester celebrity in the 1920s. I would be interested to know if you have any information on him?

Kind regards,
Lewis

By lewis.ryder on Mon Apr 17th 2017, at 1:30 pm

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Edwin is my grand father and yes you are correct Edwin was a Professor of Music (my fathers father). Thank you for sharing with me John as Im just starting the family tree. Please send me any information you have - I am 51 yrs old and living in NZ.

By gayeconway1 on Mon May 1st 2017, at 6:38 am

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Hi Lewis again, why please are you interested in our family - I can probably help.

By gayeconway1 on Mon May 1st 2017, at 6:42 am

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Hello Lewis my name is Mark Lees, I have lived at Harmel House Since 1964 . I have 4 pictures on the wall in the lounge here, one of which has a person on it that i believe may be your grandfather i will try to load them on to the computer at some point. another picture of what could be his music room with a piano in it, i look forward to hearing from you. Regards, Mark.

By janettaylor770 on Mon May 29th 2017, at 8:04 am

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