I’ve long had a large amount of Clayton Family photos in my possession. Some came to … Clayton Family Photos RestoredRead more
Tideswell
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Tideswell church, St John the Baptist – Cathedral of the Peak
Tideswell church, St John the Baptist. Tideswell is a very large ‘Church of England’ Parish Church. … Tideswell church, St John the Baptist – Cathedral of the PeakRead more
Abraham Gregory and Hannah Stone
Original post – Oct 23, 2005 Today we spent most of the day researching our family … Abraham Gregory and Hannah StoneRead more
Is your Surname Gregory?
Original post November 14 – 2005 If your Surname is Gregory and you come from Derbyshire, … Is your Surname Gregory?Read more
Family Tree of Edwin Gregory b. 1900 , Tideswell
This tree is of my adopted Grandfather, Edwin Gregory, b.1900, Tideswell, Derbyshire. Here in Part 2, … Family Tree of Edwin Gregory b. 1900 , TideswellRead more
Whitecross Avenue – A Memory
An extract from my memoir…which will probably never see the light of day…..except this bit. An … Whitecross Avenue – A MemoryRead more
Re-Naming of Tideswell Streets
Taken from a pamphlet As an outcome of the Queen’s Jubilee Celebrations at Tideswell, the Parish … Re-Naming of Tideswell StreetsRead more
I love the Lightning Tree
Original post -Jun 26, 2006 I loved the “Lightning Tree.” This old Sycamore had been growing … I love the Lightning TreeRead more
Tideswell Church Yard Memorial Inscriptions
I’m providing this document out of my desire to help the genealogical community. I was sent … Tideswell Church Yard Memorial InscriptionsRead more
Black Harry – Derbyshire Highwayman
Black Harry was a notorious early 18th-century highwayman. He robbed the pack-mule trains between Tideswell and … Black Harry – Derbyshire HighwaymanRead more
Tideswell Pubs
I have been writing this blog since 2004, yet, for some reason, I have thus far … Tideswell PubsRead more
Millers Dale Ghost Story
During the early 1990s, I was working for a company called Craft Supplies. Craft Supplies LTD … Millers Dale Ghost StoryRead more
Loving Local Landscapes
copywriting course by the CMPI added the strapline, “Loving Local Landscapes” to this blog in early … Loving Local LandscapesRead more
My Tideswell Fell Race 2016
The evening of June 24th saw the 2016 Tideswell Fell Race. The venue is Tideswell Dale. … My Tideswell Fell Race 2016Read more
My Tideswell Fell Race 2015
Tideswell Fell Race is a 4.4 mile race starting from Tideswell Dale, just outside the White … My Tideswell Fell Race 2015Read more
A Walk Down Ravensdale
It was one of those lazy Saturdays. My partner was tied up with family matters and … A Walk Down RavensdaleRead more
A History of Tideswell Congregational Church
I’m transcribing a pamphlet at the moment. A History of Tideswell Congregational Church by W. Walker … A History of Tideswell Congregational ChurchRead more
Edwin Gregory – 1900 – 1995
Edwin Gregory was my Grandfather. My adoptive father’s father. He was fit as a fiddle well … Edwin Gregory – 1900 – 1995Read more
Tideswell Wakes Carnival Photos 2007
Tideswell Carnival 2007 was again a good un. I didn’t know if I’d make it, indeed … Tideswell Wakes Carnival Photos 2007Read more
Birchinlee, Derbyshire – The Gregory Brothers Store
More gems from my second cousin Malcolm Gregory in Lincolnshire. If you are familiar with the … Birchinlee, Derbyshire – The Gregory Brothers StoreRead more
Gregory Brothers Shop Seedley, Salford & Tideswell Connections
The letter from Malcolm Gregory arrived last night. As I looked through the contents, each item … Gregory Brothers Shop Seedley, Salford & Tideswell ConnectionsRead more
Bitter Truth – My First Band
My mate and ex-bandmate, John, has written a brilliant blog post about “Bitter Truth“, the Heavy … Bitter Truth – My First BandRead more
Tideswell Reservoir – Clear of Choking weed
You may remember that in the summer I pointed out what a dire state the brook … Tideswell Reservoir – Clear of Choking weedRead more
Gregory Family Photos, Derbyshire
Gregory Family Photo This family portrait shows most of the family around the 1890’s. I have … Gregory Family Photos, DerbyshireRead more
Tideswell in Derbyshire
Tideswell is my home town. It’s a village on top of a hill plateau in the … Tideswell in DerbyshireRead more