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Forum: New member zone 07-02-2021, 10:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,885
Posted By Parsonx
Red Row 5 -11 then South Broomhill 11-15

Red Row 5 -11 then South Broomhill 11-15
Forum: Togston, Broomhill, Hadston and Red Row 12-10-2020, 01:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,445
Posted By Parsonx
My Father is not in the photo,I remember the...

My Father is not in the photo,I remember the concert room extension being built as i attended Red Row senior school at the time 61-65 then on to South Broomhill Secondary.Father used to take my...
Forum: Togston, Broomhill, Hadston and Red Row 08-10-2020, 04:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,445
Posted By Parsonx
My Father was on the Comrades committee mid 60s...

My Father was on the Comrades committee mid 60s when he lived at Chiburn Avenue
Forum: Togston, Broomhill, Hadston and Red Row 05-06-2020, 12:00 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 206,350
Posted By Parsonx
Red Row Bakery

Who owned the bakery which was behind the shops at RedRow next to the big school?
Forum: Togston, Broomhill, Hadston and Red Row 12-08-2018, 12:34 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 206,350
Posted By Parsonx
Erskins shop had 2 entrys .main one at the front...

Erskins shop had 2 entrys .main one at the front and the other from the back yard.
Forum: New member zone 12-08-2018, 12:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,663
Posted By Parsonx
I attended southbroomhill secondary modern school...

I attended southbroomhill secondary modern school 1965/69 In my class there was a David Common and Amanda Common both from the drift i think they were cousins .
Forum: The Lost Villages, Radcliffe and Chevington Drift. 11-10-2017, 01:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 13,583
Posted By Parsonx
South Broomhill drift was situated in the field...

South Broomhill drift was situated in the field between Druridge avenue and South Broomhill school .More or less opposite my grand parents house.
Forum: New member zone 06-09-2016, 04:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,790
Posted By Parsonx
On my grandmothers side of the family,they are...

On my grandmothers side of the family,they are Kinghorns from Pegswood Bothal area.
Forum: General topics 01-08-2016, 03:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 24,751
Posted By Parsonx
There was a drift mine entrance in the field...

There was a drift mine entrance in the field between Druridge avenue and the school playing fields behind the ambulance station.The field belonged to Willy Jobson the farmer.
Forum: New member zone 30-11-2015, 09:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,905
Posted By Parsonx
I went to school at Red Row and then...

I went to school at Red Row and then Southbroomhill with David Common from the Drift and Mandy Common from the Willows.57-69
Forum: Togston, Broomhill, Hadston and Red Row 01-12-2013, 09:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,366
Posted By Parsonx
Used to wander that same path with our...

Used to wander that same path with our class.Grandparents were from west chevington.
Forum: Togston, Broomhill, Hadston and Red Row 26-11-2013, 05:09 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 206,350
Posted By Parsonx
3 familys i attended red row school with lived in...

3 familys i attended red row school with lived in the willows,the greys, moors, and commons.
Forum: Togston, Broomhill, Hadston and Red Row 26-11-2013, 05:05 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 206,350
Posted By Parsonx
There was also a drift in the field between south...

There was also a drift in the field between south broomhill sec. school and druridge avenue.
Forum: Togston, Broomhill, Hadston and Red Row 24-11-2013, 10:21 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 206,350
Posted By Parsonx
Was Primrose hall the Buffs club?Down near...

Was Primrose hall the Buffs club?Down near falcouses yard,remember the brick club and the comrades club where my father used to frequent.are these places still alive and kicking?
Forum: Togston, Broomhill, Hadston and Red Row 23-11-2013, 07:29 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 206,350
Posted By Parsonx
Saw a fair few films in there early 60s,bought my...

Saw a fair few films in there early 60s,bought my first pint in the grey arms,well some one went to the bar for me as i still had a few years to go till i could buy my own.
Forum: Togston, Broomhill, Hadston and Red Row 22-11-2013, 07:12 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 206,350
Posted By Parsonx
They released me in 1965 when i failed my 11+...

They released me in 1965 when i failed my 11+ Sent me to south broomhill sec,for the next 4 years.
Forum: Togston, Broomhill, Hadston and Red Row 16-11-2013, 07:13 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 206,350
Posted By Parsonx
Falkous used to hide his lead under a pile of...

Falkous used to hide his lead under a pile of sand,many a few sheets went missing to be melted down for fishing weights.
Forum: Togston, Broomhill, Hadston and Red Row 15-11-2013, 04:08 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 206,350
Posted By Parsonx
Think the owner of the general store was Erskine,

Think the owner of the general store was Erskine,
Forum: Togston, Broomhill, Hadston and Red Row 14-11-2013, 09:20 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 206,350
Posted By Parsonx
Also Nardinis chip shop across the road.

Also Nardinis chip shop across the road.
Forum: Togston, Broomhill, Hadston and Red Row 14-11-2013, 09:19 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 206,350
Posted By Parsonx
Was the first building a bank and the second one...

Was the first building a bank and the second one a clothes shop,a chemist shop was further up inbetween Allens shops,i think.The corner shop was a fruit and veg used to call in every morning before...
Forum: The Lost Villages, Radcliffe and Chevington Drift. 30-06-2013, 11:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 43,014
Posted By Parsonx
Hi there i remember the drownings at Druridge bay...

Hi there i remember the drownings at Druridge bay ,2 cousins caught out by the tide.Was in the same class at school with Jims brother Brian
Forum: New member zone 04-05-2013, 11:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,806
Posted By Parsonx
Amble B/Bs

Does anyone know of any pubs that do bed and breakfast in the Amble area .I am travelling up later on this year for a final visit after living away for 43 years and need somewhere near to pubilc...
Forum: Togston, Broomhill, Hadston and Red Row 08-04-2013, 06:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 55,446
Posted By Parsonx
Dapper Dan must be getting on a bit ,he was at...

Dapper Dan must be getting on a bit ,he was at South Broomhill when i left in 68
Forum: New member zone 07-03-2013, 11:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,504
Posted By Parsonx
I to lived at Chibburn Avenue before moving to...

I to lived at Chibburn Avenue before moving to Bondicar Road then Druridge Avenue where my Grandparents lived.Moved away to my present address 43 years ago when my father got a colliery house at...
Forum: Togston, Broomhill, Hadston and Red Row 05-02-2013, 04:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 18,058
Posted By Parsonx
could be the old knacker yard which you could...

could be the old knacker yard which you could smell the stench of the factory across at hadston,iirc that was at maidens hall.
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