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Maggie/915

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  1. Thank Eggy Sorted it was my fault putting HPW and not the full name !
  2. I am indeed that ‘Maggie ‘HPW. i have tried to send you a personal message but the site says you do not receive messages . Gan Canny
  3. No Alan we are still around In the Shire. The Photo is near the river Esk Midlothian . We are trying to sort out a mountain of ‘stuff’ collected over a lifetime . It is never ending . Energy and enthusiasm lacking . Must try harder .
  4. Sounds interesting Canny Lass. The picture is a Granddaughter in Scotland. It is amazing how this year has given us fresh insight into all things. A sunset , a misty day , the seasons , the local walk suddenly seem more vivid . Maybe just me .
  5. Merry Christmas to one and all. Have a healthy New Year
  6. The Holy Mount today. I found no holly but there is evidence of a Ford in the river.
  7. Born in Bedlington Dave Jenkinson.. This article was in the Sunday Times on the 7th June 2020.
  8. Impressive research Canny Lass. A well deserved whisky after your write up on line.
  9. Religions reused imagery and dates to celebrate their own particular celebration of what was considered worthy of worship. I am thinking of nature , the seasons , night and day plus the circle of life ( not just human). Mithras /Easter and eggs for example. Now sure where chocolate come into it all? If ‘Holy’ as a word comes later perhaps ‘Holly’ came first. In Scandinavia or Icelandic religion perhaps it was a sign of the eternal .
  10. Just a quick investigation. Nothing compared to yours Canny Lass
  11. Fantastic research Canny Lass
  12. Imagine this poor family . The death of so many children is a tragedy.
  13. I am not sure if anyone would be interested but I have a copy of the Evening Chronicle for the 7th May 1945. Here is a picture of the front page.
  14. I will check the group out HPW. The two workmen were my Dads friends . Hope you and your family stay safe from this virus.
  15. Good to hear everyone is safe. Isolation in Bedlington feels safe and easier than living in a city.
  16. I think there was a church of some description before 1069. . The site is important . The Golden age of Northumberland and the rise of Christianity had many people believing and then going back to pagan ways . 1069 was the monks fleeing from the Normans. I believe the history of Cuthbert’s body being here in Bedlington starts before that date. Hence they return to safety . The church site is on higher ground . The river is nearby we have a holy mount. ( ok Hollymount now). No one can disagree because no one really knows. Again Bedlington says to me Bede town in honour of The Venersble Bede. Various vicars make reference to a time before 1069.. The service was by candlelight and in Latin . Very atmospheric .The ancestors have all left their mark in making the place special regardless of belief. ‘Honour those that went before us. There is a group called Show of Hands and they do a track called All Hallows’ Eve. Basically you light the lantern at your door and honour those that went before on Halloween . A better use of time than trick or treat and scaring your neighbours. Just go for the chocolate to remember. Being back in the Shire life gets busy. Even managed to get to the Gallowgate end to watch the Toon play the Palace..
  17. Monday 25th will be a good meeting . John Grundy is giving the talk. Last month was excellent . A talk on Smail’s shop in Morpeth. There were a host of funny stories both from the talk and the memories of the audience. Living back in the ‘ Shire’ is very relaxing.
  18. The picture could be anywhere in the Shire. I wondered about the Cambois area or demolition on the Barrington Road. In the background there looks to be a chapel or church. Some houses behind seem to suggest the picture is taken on slightly higher ground. I put the picture on the Forum because someone somewhere might know these two men. It seems a shame to keep it in an old case when it could have significance to someone. One of the men may have been nicknamed ‘Flinty’, the other name may be Mc Cullock. I have no idea of the spelling. So long ago it is a Bedlington Memory but not a memoir.
  19. Oops should have gone to spec savers. The picture above needs to be labelled BUDC possibly taken in the sixties. i hope someone can move the post to a relevant thread. Sorry not a lot of time.
  20. When should we truly be ourselves. On this website we could be said to hide our identity ! On Facebook etc should we be ourselves . The risks of identity theft are great if we read some accounts or newspapers. Obviously people use fake profiles to cause mischief and insult others. Big business and even governments local and national are using social media to influence our opinions. Bedlington is no exception., My question is ‘when is it important on social media to be truly yourself.’ Possibly never.
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