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From: Esme J Richardson nee Stollard (jan.richardson5@btinternet.com) July 16 2010 My maternal grandmother was Jane Lindley nee Baker.Her youngest daughter Dorothy was my Mother.She married my father in 1935.His name was Louis Stollard came from Kingsley near Fitzwilliam Yorks, I don't know how they met. I have a sister Patrica. I have fond memories of Sth Milford as a child. We used to go to Bertha Rowley's who had a sweet shop in her front room. We thought this place was magic.Fred Sunderland was the local undertaker,Herbert Elsworth had the fish and chip shop. the coop was directly opposite my Aunt Jane's house, she had two neighbours living in the same grounds as her.All the three dwellings had belonged to her uncle Tom Baker.Her neighbours in the bungalow were called Harrison and in the other house was a Miss Webster then a family called Rutherford.  From: Esme J Richardson (jan.richardson5@btinternet.com) July 16 2010 My Mother was born in Sth Milford.Her name was Dorothy Lindley youngest daughter of William and Jane Lindley sisterof Jane, Elizabeth, Albert, Fred, Walter,Arthur Willie. They lived at Milford Junction. Jane and Elizabeth both remained in the village until their deaths. Jane married George Bywater no children, and Elizabeth married Percy Mawer.they had 4 children, Hilda, Dorothy, Ailean,and Willie.Fred married Mary ? and they had a daughter Olwen. From: Peter Eastwood (petereastwood@eircom.net) April 12 2010 I was born in South Milford in Steincroft Road, 1956. Spent the first ten years of my life living in Bradford before moving to live in Ireland with my Dad Leslie and my Brother Gary. I used to spend most of my holidays and the odd weekend at my Grandparents in Steincroft Road. Even after moving to Ireland in 1966, my brother Gary and I spent our Summers in South Milford. I remember names such as, Gavin Borrodale, David Young, Andrew Sands, Graham and Neil Fisher, Malcom, Stephan and Ian Jenkinson, but to name just a few. My cousins used to live in Milford, Dulcie, Susan, Philip, Martin, Desmond and Linda Close. Ah, I have very fond memories indeed of my time spent in South Milford. It certainly was a great place to grow up. I haven't been to Milford for over twelve years and would probably not recognise it now. If anyone would like to reminisce about the ''old days'', or take a walk down ''memory lane'', then feel free to send me an email. From: jodie kaye (jodiekaye@live.com) January 14 2010 i lived on high st just over road from the field end of the park.i also used to play with claire philpott when i was really young an went to sm primary.i came round to the black bull to play and remember playing with her elder brothers ( yours?)tin can alley! lol remember tin can alley? wow not thought about that for years From: philip close (philclose@sky.com) December 29 2009 hi any one remember me i lived in south milford in the 1970s at steincroft road,my mum and dad were stan & barbara close sadley passed away now.they were the good old days in milford.i use to hang about with my cousin kev potts and lesley sands riding about on our yamaha fs1es.when we were younger we was always making dens down the back lane.sad to see the donovons house now gone were we use to go konkering. does any one remember me,drop me a email From: daniel (daniellestemme@mailoman.com) November 30 2009 hello everybody From: History researcher (tresiphone@googlemail.com) August 4 2009 Please can anyone provide information on milford hall lumby lane, Births, Deaths, Marriages, Families that lived there, when it was built etc, any information or photos would be most helpful. Thankyou in advance. From: Karen Coyne (kazybelle@talktalk.net) July 25 2009 Villagers Beware BURGLARS out there!!! I didn't think it would happen in our Sleepy Little Village!! We were burgled sometime early Friday morning. They gained entry through a kitchen window which was not closed properly. I don't have a lot worth stealing but they took my kids Nintendo's and laptop and my handbag and wallet. No Cash!!! So was it worth it for them??? Just left me with a lot of hassle replacing cards etc... From: graham sherlock (graham-52@hotmail.co.uk) December 29 2008 visited south milford and sherburn in elmet this week to see my partner,s family,Sue Close,what a friendly place and nice folk. From: Frederick J. Young (youngfj@youngbros.com) December 15 2008 Merry Christmas! My family came from Aughton, Yorkshire From: Amy Holt (durrant@budweiser.com) August 9 2008 The fondest memory i have of sout milford is right from a very young age, myself and my sister emma would go to south milford chapel about 2 weeks before xmas and put the christmas tree up in the chapel, we would also get the stalls ready for the annual xmas fair and help my grandma and grandad (irene and cyril jackson of burley close) to run their stall and for years my grandad dressing up as santa and giving presents to the children in the chapel and i had no idea it was him! Also the flower festivals and having my picture in the paper for being the youngest person to enter the competition that year (i think 1995?) i also remember going to the post office for some sweets when we went to see grandma and grandad (the sweets were all in jars, the old fashioned way) and the really lovely lady and gentleman who ran it (i cant think for the life of me what their names were). lots and lots of happy times. this website is brilliant and the photos are superb. i'll get my grandma and grandad to have a dig around and see if they have any interesting photos to show you. Amy From: Simon Davies (simonsmadhouse@aol.com) July 12 2008 Wow, South Milford, the greatest.....How fantastic to see a comment from Beverley Lacsky....Been looking to find out what had happenned to you for years!!!!! From: jonathan newsome (olivia.blish@virgin.net) July 2 2008 used to live in low mill farm mill lane now in mid 40s happy days From: Bev Lasckey (lasckey4@hotmail.com) June 12 2008 I used to live in Milford in the Glorious 70's. Very happy years before we emigrated. Went To SM Primary and briefly to ''The Old'' school. Mr Burnley WAS THE BEST HEAD MASTER EVER! (RIP) Used to have some great friends; Julia Cook used to live at Pollum Farm, Lumby. I lived at 7 The Avenue opposite Simon & John Davies. Elizabeth Kirk also lived at Lumby. Adrain Wormald and his parents had the sweet shop (when sweets were halp a pence) Fruit Salads & Black Jacks. Used to love making Dens down Westfield Lane or conkering at the big old house (Donovans)next to school field. Was it Andrew Sands that used to recall bombing around on his Fizzy 50 Motorbike?Other people that I remember; Micheal & Ian Hamilton The Turnbulls (Jason, & his mother was the School dinner lady) Chapmans (Dad used to be the Vicar) Nicky & Christian Dale from Sands Lane Friends that had The Swan (think the girls name was Sarah) Oh, and the best was Fishing with Nets for Sticklebacks in the best and swinging from that HUGE rope swing at the Willows near Sherburn, and picking flowers in Little & Big Blue Bell wood, and frightening ourselves silly with Ghost Stories about the face at the window at Steeton Hall. Nostalgia! Don't ya love it? I live in Hull now, but still get across that way when I visit Squires on the bike. Hello to anyway that knows me. SOUTH MILFORD WAS a great place to grow up. Bev x From: lynda (lyndajean84@gmail.com) June 10 2008 I just read that Paul Rowbottom told someone about this site I went to school with a Paul Rowbottom, if you read this Paul, were you in Mr. Skevingtons class?? From: Lillias Tohi (ltohi@optusnet.com.au) March 25 2008 Hi, I'm actually trying to trace any descendant's Rev. Frederick John Young. I'm actually a descendant of Frederick John Young's brother William Chambers Young. Any information will be much appreciated. I can't wait to visit South Milford next year when I move from Australia for a year! Thanks Lillias Tohi From: Nick Furniss (zen56694@zen.co.uk) March 18 2008 Hello South Milford folk. You will have seen the message from Sophie Levitt. I have just found a connection between Burton Salmon and Milford. In the 1851 census, there was a household in Shadwell headed by John Furniss aged 78, a farmer of 10 acres. Living with him was his grandaughter Sarah Jane Furniss aged 13yrs. Sahah was born in Milton. I am collecting facts about Furniss families for my web site http://FurnissWorld.org Best wishes to all. From: M Y Holmes February 28 2008 With deep regret, sadly on the 6th February 2008, Mrs Sheila Mattison passed away. She was the lady who won the dvd player when the Parish Plan was produced. Sheila had lived in the village for over 13 yrs and was an avid dog walker. Sheila had much love to give and she had a wonderful sense of humour. A humour shared with four generations of my family. My daughters loved her very much. My grandchildren thought she was great. Last year my great grand-daughter was born and Sheila spent much time with her. Our lives are richer because they have been touched by a special lady. She will be sadly missed. M.Y.Holmes From: angela smeaton (a_smeaton@hotmail.co.uk) February 12 2008 To anyone who knows the whereabouts of Gary and Emma Smeaton their auntie would still very much like to know how they are doing and would really like to hear from them. THANX From: Adam Fossett (vodverino007@hotmail.com) February 11 2008 I was wondering if any body could help me? My car got broke in to on Sat 9th February 2008, out side the Post office. I have just moved to South Milford and in the boot of my car were 50 football shirts which were stolen. They included signed England Shirt by Beckham, Signed Manchester City Shirt and Signed West Ham and Sheffield Wednesday shirts. Also in the case were other tops including England shirts, Sunderland shirts, Real Madrid and Barcelona shirts. If any body see there around or who gets offered them, please let me know! From: andrew sands (www.andrewsands1958@hotmail.co.uk) December 6 2007 hi I MOVED HERE IN 1965 COMMON LANE LEFT IN 1980 2 WORK ALL OVER AS A BUTCHER NOW LOOKING AFTER A SHOP AS MANGER IN GOOLE DOSE ANYONE REMEMBER ME From: Mona Jenkins Sanford (jeffersonmona@aol.com) October 4 2007 I am trying to trace Arlie Pearl Grayson. She married a Jenkins,had a brother Franklin Grayson. They were from the rural area outside of Loudon, TN. I appreciate any help you can give me. - Mona Jenkins Sanford From: Terry Battersby (TexxUK@gmail.com) September 2 2007 Hi, what a great site, I've really enjoyed looking around. My ancestors (Battersby)were living in the South Milford area in the early 19th century.The old photographs really help to ''put flesh on the bones''. If anyone has any info on the Battersby's in the area please get in touch. Can't wait to visit and see where I came from! From: Karen Streeter Coyne (kazybelle@toucansurf.com) August 23 2007 Very surprised not to see anything about the Village Fete on this site. How successful was it? Will it be held next year? Sadly the only thing mentioned about any events of Village Fete week is the graffiti on the new statue in the garden!!! Hmmm.... From: Karen Streeter Coyne (kazybelle@toucansurf.com) July 31 2007 Hello neighbors et al... I was really looking forward to the Village Fete - it was advertised as a Bonanza and I am sure that it was the weather that let us down. So do we say ''Better Luck Next Year?'' At least the last week has cheered up; just in time for the School Holiday! I am surprised that there are not more comments here, or any write up of the event. Who misses the Village Message Board? I do!!! From: Jenny Sunderland (js_racers@hotmail.com) July 23 2007 We recently heard of the death of Alan Sunderland from his second cousin John Maynard, when he found a contact whilst going through Alan's papers. My husband and I met with Alan in August 2006 for the first time. Alan thought he was the last of the Sunderlands. Alan was grandson to Robert Sunderland and Harriett Rowley of Sunderlands Yard. John Maynard is their great grandson.My husband Richard Sunderland is also their great grandson, so the 'Sunderland' family name direct link to South Milford still lives on. With regards Mr & Mrs Richard Sunderland From: Ian Philpott (scoobyian@hotmail.com) June 15 2007 Hi,This is interesting finding this site, SM is one of the favorite and most remembered places I have lived. My mum and dad used to have the Black Bull and I had a brother John and sister Claire. If anyone out there remembers me and want to get in touch, feel free. Thanks for the memories, Ian. From: sue close (sue@enigmaspa.co.uk) May 25 2007 hi.Loooking for annette potts of stiencroft road.Please get in touch.sue From: Pam Richardson March 19 2007 Hi,Paul Rowbottom told me about this site, what a great idea! I'm still missing the village after living there for 21 years(!) and being away for 6, So hi to everyone who used to make life in the village so pleasant.. it's a special place!I'm back from my scottish adventure and am now the head gardener at a public school in London. From: John Black (j.black@hotmail.com) February 27 2007 I have lived in the village many of years now and absolutely love it every one is nice and friendly a GREAT place to visit. From: J December 11 2006 I'd just like to say, i lived in milford for 1 year and it was the best and most friendly place i've been too. From: John Watson Riordan (riordan.john@bigpond.com.au) November 11 2006 Crossland looking for information on the 'Crossland' family farmers of South Milford 1830s, Originally from Scholes. From: ellie kilburn (arbones @ supernet.com) September 12 2006 am trying to trace my ancestors william and sarah flint who lived in a cottage at hagg lane gates in 1901 next to the morris family if anyone knows anything about this family please get in touch thanks From: George (ellen811@lycos.co.uk) September 3 2006 Lots of people tracing details of relatives on here. Check out the 'Tadcaster WW1' website for some painstaking work collecting ancestory relevant to the whole area. Expanding all the time and Milford is so far lacking but the Sherburn one is really interesting. A collective effort might get these guys on the case. They should never be forgotten. From: Bob Needham (BobNeedham@bigpond.com.au) August 4 2006 I just couldn't resist this one when I stumbled upon the link in the Genuki web site. My name is Bob Needham and I live in Australia. My 6G Grandfather, George BAKER was born in South Milford. His son William was born there in 1731. William's son George in 1754 and finally his son, also George in 1793. This last George was my 3G Grandfather. So hallo to all at South Milford. Looking at your 1914/18 war memorial inscriptions, which is full of Bakers, it is probable that I have some distant relations still in the district. If anyone has Baker info I would appreciate a line to my e mail address. Cheers for now and all the best. From: Mike Nightingale (mikenightingale@cpgroup.nl) May 26 2006 Does anybody know Geoff Knaggs?? I think he may live in South Milford. I used to know him through business, beer and cricket. Unfortunately, we lost touch. I'd like to cath up with him again if possible. Thanks! From: Noel Spink (noellyn@bigpond.com.au) May 23 2006 My ancestors came from South Milford and lived on a farm. My great grandfather, George Spink left there in 1851. I would be pleased to hear from anyone with information about the Spink family. From: Caroline Smith (alsmith693@msn.com) April 15 2006 Trying to find out any information past or present on The Limes South Milford please get in touch From: PHILIP CLOSE (PHILIP@CLOSE3607.FREESERVE.CO.UK) March 29 2006 MARCH 29TH 2006 HI ANY ONE REMEMBER ME.IWAS BROUGHT UP IN SOUTHMILFORD AND LIVED IN STEINCROFT ROAD.I AM NOW LIVING IN SELBY WITH MY WIFE AND TWO SONS,I FIND THIS WEBB SIGHT VERY INTERESTING.IF ANY BODY REMEMBERS ME FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME. PHIL. From: Debbie Ward (djwardy69@yahoo.com) March 28 2006 Hi My family link to the Smithy yard in South Milford. Robert Sunderland married Harriet Rowley Daughter of William sister of Sarah. Robert was the brother of Kazetta Sunderland.She was my great grandmother. Robert also had a daughter called Olive who married Harry Ramsdale Batty & I understand that they had Lumby Hall Farm. I am looking for any photographs, information or relatives. If anyone can help, no matter how small that help may seem, please please contact me. I have been doing the family tree for 6-7 years now and I am struggling with some areas. I look forward to hearing from you Debbi Ward From: Elaine Johnson (elaine@sybilthecat.freeserve.co.uk) March 28 2006 Seeking information on Coulson family and decendants who lived and worked at Milford Junction.LNER.Thomas(my g.grandfather)born 1835 married Hannah and had numerous children.Any information about their family or the railway station would be appreciated.Thanks From: Kendall Lumby (mrlumby@hotmail.com) March 21 2006 Hi, just passing through, wondering if i could contact anyone from Lumby, that could e-mail me some photos of the Lumby village, it's landmarks, signage, houses or anything of interest. Hope to hear from you! Mr Kendall Lumby, Melbourne, Australia From: Mandy Simpson (mandyjanesimpson@hotmail.com) March 12 2006 NOW WE ARE 40 This academic year everyone who was at Sherburn High School with me will turn 40!! I thought it would be a good idea to hold another school reunion. I am looking at 14th or 15th July. If you are interested please e mail me Mandy Simpson (Keates) From: tony and pat abbott (hgv1987@yahoo.co.uk) March 2 2006 found the swan hotel by chance in 1986 fell in love with it run by brian stocks . sadly not with us . remembered fondly . still visit from durham From: Carol G. Barbe (Irispoint@charter.net) February 28 2006 My message was disallowed because I had no previous pin number assiged. However I am trying to find any relatives of a Jane Grayson, born in Selby in 1839-40, married Walter Innocent from Sheffield, had 7 children and migrated to Connecticut, and died in Walden N.Y in 1906, He was a cutlerer by trade and was an artisan needed in N.Y. at that time. I would appreciate anyone who has a Grayson in their heritage to respond! Thanks, Carol Barbe Loudon Tn. From: Theresa Batty (t_batty@hotmail.com) February 28 2006 Hi Mrs. Mary Peters, My name is Theresa Batty and I find it more than facinating saharing the same name with several others. please do write me. Thanks T From: Sue Rygate (sue@rygate.freeserve.co.uk) February 8 2006 Very interested to read the history of Steeton Hall which I came across whilst researching the Rygate family. Apparently the de Reygate family resided at Steeton Hall during the 13th-14th century. If anyone can tell me anything more about them, I would be very grateful. From: susan close (sue@enigmaspa.co.uk) January 31 2006 hi to all the old friends from south milford.I now live in derbyshire,divorced with one son ashley ,used to be married to andy cooper who was manager of south milford fc,. From: Alan B Dandy (alan.dandy@blueyonder.co.uk) January 23 2006 Nice to see and read about the village where I grew up in the 1940/50s. Recognise many of the pictures and stories including the explosion in 1945 which I witnessed. Does anyone recall school teacher Mrs Batty. Recently made contact with Ruth (was Dale) now Holdsworth who lived next door but one at 13 Railway Cottages - next to Maltkilns. We walked down to the site where the houses used to be. Like to hear from others from that era. Alan D. From: Andrew Panton (Robert@rpanton.wanadoo.co.uk) December 25 2005 Interested to read about the Gascoigne Wood explosion but when I told my father Cyril Panton he told me it was his father Herbert Panton who was injured not Edward (my father's brother). Edward gave my dad a lift back home on his bicycle after he heard the explosion. Herbert had cuts to his face, he was shaving when the explosion blew the house windows in. Please write in our Guest Book |
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