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Forum: Felton and Thirston 05-10-2013, 04:49 PM
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Posted By Coquet
Some long Sunday 'commutes' for worshippers in...

Some long Sunday 'commutes' for worshippers in the past, and by horse transport. Must have been quite testing in the depths of winter. Hazards of living in a rural area. Those from Chevington going...
Forum: Felton and Thirston 04-10-2013, 11:57 PM
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Posted By Coquet
Oh.. that's a curve ball Janwhin. Was there a...

Oh.. that's a curve ball Janwhin. Was there a chapel of the Presbyterian / Congregational church way out west? [rather than West Thirston - which is east of Felton?] ..and they combined their...
Forum: Felton and Thirston 04-10-2013, 06:10 PM
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Posted By Coquet
I was at a coin and medal auction in Newcastle...

I was at a coin and medal auction in Newcastle yesterday and a WW1 casualty medal set came up to a William Cockburn, allegedly from Felton.

I did 'have a go' at these but was outbid.



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Forum: Felton and Thirston 24-09-2013, 02:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,845
Posted By Coquet
Private Lyons was shot in the back by a sniper....

Private Lyons was shot in the back by a sniper. Keen local footballer apparently. Alnwick and County Gazette, May 22 1915 refers:

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Forum: Felton and Thirston 10-12-2011, 02:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,845
Posted By Coquet
Since taking these photos I've come across the...

Since taking these photos I've come across the medal to the fist name on the memorial: Frederick Lyons.

The Medal is the 1914-15 Star; all medals issued for WW1 to soldiers or their next of kin...
Forum: Felton and Thirston 31-07-2010, 03:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,845
Posted By Coquet
WW2 Panel, at the front. This is somewhat...

WW2 Panel, at the front. This is somewhat obscured by flowers:


http://www.coquetandcoast.co.uk/images/felton_war_memorial4.jpg


The partly obscured names on the left (Eshott) are:
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Forum: Felton and Thirston 31-07-2010, 03:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,845
Posted By Coquet
Thirston: side panel facing East: ...

Thirston: side panel facing East:

http://www.coquetandcoast.co.uk/images/felton_war_memorial3.jpg
Forum: Felton and Thirston 31-07-2010, 03:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,845
Posted By Coquet
Acton and Eshott; side panel facing west: ...

Acton and Eshott; side panel facing west:

http://www.coquetandcoast.co.uk/images/felton_war_memorial2.jpg
Forum: Felton and Thirston 31-07-2010, 03:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,845
Posted By Coquet
Front panel facing north: ...

Front panel facing north:

http://www.coquetandcoast.co.uk/images/felton_war_memorial1.jpg
Forum: Felton and Thirston 31-07-2010, 03:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,845
Posted By Coquet
Felton; The War Memorial

Situated above the North side of the river bank near the bridges.


http://www.coquetandcoast.co.uk/images/felton_war_memorial.jpg
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