Alan Edgar (Eggy1948)
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32 minutes ago, Canny lass said:
Germany - out
Portugal - out
Argentina - out
Spain - out
Our chances get better and better!
I was going to say: - put your cash up front, but you probably don't have any. Sweden is the most cashless society on the planet - barely 1% of the value of all payments made using coins or notes last year.
Maddy Savage - British freelance journalist & presenter in Sweden says :- "It's been mainly positive reactions. We love to use our cards here in Stockholm."
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Across the country, cash is now used in less than 20% of transactions in stores - half the number five years ago, according to the Riksbank, Sweden's central bank.
Coins and banknotes have been banned on buses for several years after unions raised concerns over drivers' safety.
Even tourist attractions have started to gamble on taking plastic-only payments, including Stockholm's Pop House Hotel and The Abba Museum.
Could the World Cup final be
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Get your Chip & Pin on it!
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And will Saturday 7th July tear you apart CL?
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10 hours ago, Canny lass said:
Please, please tell me that's not a euphemism!
It's not. This was Tony's comments on Facebook when a question was asked about When The Prince of Wales theater opened on the Glebe Bank :-
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5 hours ago, Canny lass said:
http://www.yourbrisbanepastandpresent.com/search/label/ellerslie
Doing a bit of research on the terraces between Bedlington and Bedlington Stn. today and I found this Australian site that mentions a Thomas Glassey who once lived, worked and was politically active in Bedlington. Has anybody ever heard of him? Could ‘Glassey Terrace’ be named after him?
Brian Cross, have you ever heard of him down under?
Well I never knew that.
Ok if I use your research on the Bedlington remembered Facebook group and see if any member knows this?
@tonyg - will say he has a document in his box file
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48 minutes ago, Canny lass said:
Given? "WELL - EARNED" is the term being applied by the 'book appreciation' gang.
I've chosen my book for Belgium v England =
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10 minutes ago, Canny lass said:
Only church I can remember between Bedlington and Bedlington Station is the "Coffin Chapel" (nick-named so because of its shape) but it wasn't a catholic church. I think it's still there but not used a church any more.
Then & Now (2009) and the sign on the side has it as an Evangalist Chapel :-
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4 hours ago, Vic Baldry said:
............... We used to swing on the gate at the front where you could see across to Blyth. I have a feeling you could get down to the river from the back of the garden? to Hartford Woods. .............. My sister thinks there was a small catholic church on the way to the station anyone remember?
Cath Baldry
Google street view showing 35 Stead Lane, 2018.
This 1938 map (published 1947) shows there were no houses between Stead Lane and the woods looking across to Bebside ( Blyth).
I have only ever known the on Catholic Church in Bedlington and that is St. Bedes thta is still along catholic Row at the Red Lion that is at the top of the bank as you go from the Hartlands estate to the Red Lion :-
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2 hours ago, Symptoms said:
Eggs ... sorry for delay in replying.
The banner was commissioned in 1949 by the Bedlington 'A' Colliery Combined Levy Fund Committee; the pit was also known as Sleekburn 'A' and originally the 'Auld Pit' when the first shaft was sunk in back in1838. So, it's the same pit ... perhaps, some of the old boys just continued to call it Sleekburn Pit after Nationalisation.
West Sleekburn was a different pit, sometimes called 'The Winning' or Bedlington 'E'; its shaft was sunk in 1859. Its banner was made from silk in 1950.
Hope this helps
Cheers Sym - it did seem obvious but had to check. Surprised the DMM never refers to it in the history of the 'A' pit!
I probably was told, in the 50's or 60's, it was Sleekburn 'A' but just can't remember any of my family, neighbours or mates (who started there in the mid 60's ) using the Sleekburn name.
I posted the image on the Bedlington remembered Facebook group and one member commented :- I worked there my dad worked there and my grandad was sadly killed there my dad would always say this is sleekburn pit he would never accept that the name had changed......
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@jimmcglen - I have been attempting to identify everyone in our old family photos and my London cousins have also sent me photos to identify. One of the photos, outside No 11 Beatty Road, with two of my cousins, Sheila & Lawrence Moore (mother = Peggy Henderson) plus 3 children that I would assume lived in Beatty Road. The date of the photo would be c1960.
I can't remember the two faces on the right as you look at the photo but the lad on the left is definitely familiar but I haven't been able to drag a name out of my memory. Could he be a McGlenn?
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This photo was posted on Facebook - sixtownships group - by Danny Winter. He says he tidied the photo up a bit and in doing so he had covered up the pavement outside the bungalows on Stead Lane :-
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@Vic Baldry - I thought I had remembered a posting with a photo of Doyles shop, Stead Lane but I couldn't find the posting I was thinking of.
There is however this photo of the shop before it was called Doyle's = Boyle's shop with this comment from Ann Doyle off the Bedlington Facebook group :-
'This photo was taken outside of Boyle's shop on Stead Lane across the road from Puddlers Row, the shop then belonged to my husbands Great Aunt Grace Boyle the lady on the right of photo, when Grace passed away his Granny Winifred Creigh took over she is the lady on the left they were sisters. The young girl seated Margaret was then aged about 15 the daughter of Winifred, she later married a Tom Doyle and her and her hubby took over the shop and was known as Doyle's Shop Stead Lane. The shop eventually closed in 1980 and I believe to this day the bus stop is still known as Doyle's Shop although it is a house now.'
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On 30/05/2013 at 19:34, Reedy said:
Families living in Stead Lane around 1940s -
1 - Rankin
3 - Patterson (3a Miss Young)
5 - Creigh (Doyles Shop)
7 - Pearman
9 - Mole
11 - Dott (11a Warren)
13 - Wilson
15 - Tighe
17 - Ellis
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21 - Birch
23 - Powers
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27 - Jones
29 - Mole
31 - Richardson
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37 - Carey
39 - Hall
41 -
43 - Thompson
45 - Shadforth
47 - Pallister
49 - Robinson Chapman
51 - Simpson
53 - Robson
55 - Jennings
57 - Cramer
59 - Murphy
61 - Brown
63 - Green
65 - Dixon
67 - Jackson
69 - Green
71 - Gallon
2 - Price
4 - Mood
6 - Arries
8 - Hebron
10 - Thompson
12 - Mole
14 - Grand
16 - Reed
18 - Napier
20 - Wilson
22 - Hewitson
24 - Adamson
26 - Dunsmore
28 - Bainbridge
30 - Smith
32 - Walker
34 - Bainbridge Temple
36 - Cairns
38 - Miller
If anyone can fill in any of the gaps for Stead Lane or the previous streets it would be appreciated.
@Vic Baldry - this is the list of Stead Lane tenants, from the 40's, that Reedy's dad could remember from back then. I see he was just one house out with your grandparents but still amazing all the names he has remembered from the Bank Top & Stead Lane area.
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And the Swede's have given Germany a life line CL!
If England finish top of Group G then they will face the runners-up in Group H.
If they finish second, they will play the winners of Group H, but that could mean they go on to face Brazil or Germany in the quarter-finals
as opposed to Mexico or Serbia
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But hang-on-a-moe - we have The Bedlington Terrier on our side :-
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On 07/12/2013 at 17:54, Symptoms said:
Here's some more:
@Symptoms - whilst searching for info on the Netherton Colliery banner I noticed this banner - SLEEKBURN "A" - you posted. The West Sleekburn pit, as you also posted, has a different banner.
It may seem obvious, but rather than just assume, do you know if this was the Bedlington 'A' pit banner?
I know Bedlington Station was originally the village of Sleekburn, before the Bedlington railway station opened, but I have never seen the Bedlington 'A' pit named anywhere, including the Durham Mining Museum (DMM) site, as Sleekburn A.
The DMM has Bedlington 'A' pit opening in 1838 and the Disused railway station site has this info on the railway station :-
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8 hours ago, Rigger said:
Jim, thanks for the information it confirms everything in my family tree. Mrs McGlen in the photo would have the maiden name Hobson. Eggy, Is the it ok if I use the photo in my records? Also for my records can you tell me Bellas married name.
@Rigger - no problem - any photo I post is for sharing.
As for Bella's maiden name that will be down to @jimmcglen
6 hours ago, HIGH PIT WILMA said:Wow! Wat a blast from thi past for me!
Hi Eggy,and all on the forum!First off,Billy McGlenn didn't play in my Rock group,in the 1960's.
I have known Billy practically aal me life,and when we left school in 1959,[Billy was at the Catholic school],we both started our pit training together at Seaton Burn colliery training centre.
Billy was a small blonde lad,very sociable and a born comedian,served his time at the pit,then left later on to join the Merchant Navy.
That was just me being lazy Bill - thought I remembered you mentioning Billy McGlenn before but I didn't bother searching - just guessed
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Programme of Events for Saturday 30th June 2018
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3 hours ago, jimmcglen said:
Yes, the photo is Mary McGlen- my grandmother.
On holiday abroad — will update you next week.
Thanks Jim_mcglenn.
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@HIGH PIT WILMA - was it Billy McGlen that was in one of your bands?
@jimmcglen :- see the above comments Jim and photo of Mrs McGlen. Is this your relation?
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3 hours ago, Ovalteeny said:
Brilliant photo Eggy. Love the old Television (was it Redifusion) and your sister, Anne's doll!!!
Can't remember them having Rediffusion - don't recall a dial/switch on the window sill. Knowing my aunt and her unmarried son, Owen Humble, = Deputy Managers papers at the 'A' pit and I think he worked in the Drawing Office - I suspect it was all bought and paid for.
Wor Anne doesn't have that 'coloured' doll any more .
2 hours ago, Rigger said:Agree what a great photo, complete with names. I would be very interested to know the first name of the Mrs McGlen. I have quite a bit of detail about the McGlen family. When I was an apprentice at Doctor Pit I was working with Jack Crammer and a William McGlen, another apprentice. When I got home and told my mum who I was working with she told me William McGlen was related and my research since confirms this.
I will see what I can find out about Mrs McGlen Rigger. The youngest of my grannies 9 children is still alive and might be able to remember some details. Don't hold your breath as it will be Facebook question to my youngest cousin, still working, who might remember to question her dad, my grannies youngest, about Mrs McGlen.
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On 15/06/2018 at 19:31, Rigger said:
Family trees can be full of surprises. While gathering information for mine I came across a relative who played for Manchester United from 1946 to 1951. William McGlen was born in Bedlington in 1921. His parents were Daniel, a coal hewer, and Mary Ann McGlen who lived at Doctor Terrace and Beatty Road Bedlington. William who served an apprenticeship as a bricklayer served in the RAF during the Second World War. William, a wing half, played for Blyth Spartans and was set to join Notts County when he was signed up to play for Manchester United by Matt Busby in 1946. In the post war years he played fairly regularly at left back or left half (old terminology). In total he played 110 league games and 12 FA Cup games for Manchester United. William scored two goals during his spell with the Reds. After Manchester United he played with Lincoln City and Oldham Athletic. In 1957, he became trainer for Lincoln City where he stayed for ten years before becoming manager of Skegness Town 1967/8. William died in 1999 in Lincolnshire.
Are there any other stories of Bedlington men who played for big football clubs?
Rigger - I don't know if I can find anything else out ab out the McGlen family but I knew the name and especially Beatty Road. My granny lived there and had a very close friend, Mrs McGlen.
This is my Granny, Mary Henderson, with her sister in lae, Elsie Humble (Elenbel Ave), mys sister Anne and Mrs McGlen. The photo will be from c1957 :-
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On 15/06/2018 at 21:40, Rigger said:
Eggy Thanks for the info. I see John Brodie was mentioned. He was a good player and played Sunday League with Cambois Rowing Club when I played with them.
From a posting you know well Rigger - now with all the names :-
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18 hours ago, Ovalteeny said:
Here' another photo with John Brodie. It's Bedlington Juniors FC from circa 1964 or 1965. The names are as follows Back Row from left to right Charles "Chuck" Allan, Bob Storey, Barry Temple, Joe Potts, Derek Johnstone, R. Anderton, Brian Goodwill, John Brodie, Bob Dodds, Bobby Short, Front Row from left to right Michael Southern, Michael Third, Les Collingwood, Gordon Roll, Derek Prescot.
Ovalteeny - the lad you have named as R. Anderton is that not Austin Anderton? Lived Waverley Avenue, a couple of doors from the cut through to Victoria Terrace.
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3 hours ago, Ovalteeny said:
Here' another photo with John Brodie. It's Bedlington Juniors FC from circa 1964 or 1965. The names are as follows Back Row from left to right Charles "Chuck" Allan, Bob Storey, Barry Temple, Joe Potts, Derek Johnstone, R. Anderton, Brian Goodwill, John Brodie, Bob Dodds, Bobby Short, Front Row from left to right Michael Southern, Michael Third, Les Collingwood, Gordon Roll, Derek Prescot.
So where was @Ovalteeny when this one was taken?
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17 hours ago, Rigger said:
Eggy Thanks for the info. I see John Brodie was mentioned. He was a good player and played Sunday League with Cambois Rowing Club when I played with them.
I knew John, a year older than me, lived in Hirst Villas, Bedlington but attended Monkseaton Grammar. that as far as I can remember were just as keen to encourage spots as academic studies.
I've just seen the photo of the Cambois team on the sixtownshisp site - Ok if I share it with the Cambois & Bedlington remembered groups?
John isn't a member on Facebook but his partner, Marg Colclough, posted this 'hazy' photo of the 1957 Bedlington Station Primary School team on the Sixtownships site :-
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Sweden to loose to Switzerland.