I’ve long had a large amount of Clayton Family photos in my possession. Some came to … Clayton Family Photos RestoredRead more
History
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
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
Convert DNA Percentage to cMs
Script not working on wordpress Convert DNA % to cMs If you’re a genealogist, … Convert DNA Percentage to cMsRead more
The Mysterious Merman House – Tideswell
Some of you may remember that I had found out some interesting stuff about Merman House … The Mysterious Merman House – TideswellRead more
Retro Video features Tideswell
Tideswell, Derbyshire Retro Film Showing its limestone hills, its church and buildings, and the locals who … Retro Video features TideswellRead more
Take a moment to listen, to the sounds all around you
After moving from the city to the countryside, I have become aware of much more than … Take a moment to listen, to the sounds all around youRead more
Derbyshire Gregory Wills
I also found a useful list of Gregory wills made in Derbyshire over the last 100 … Derbyshire Gregory WillsRead more
Gregory’s in Ashover, Derbyshire :17th Century
I went to the Derbyshire records office in Matlock yesterday …I’m still seeking the father of … Gregory’s in Ashover, Derbyshire :17th CenturyRead more
Gregory Family – Online Photo Album
I use Flickr as a free space to store my photos. Today, I set up a … Gregory Family – Online Photo AlbumRead more
What’s in a name? Geoghegan (Gaygan)
<< Genealogy & DNA For those of you who didn’t know, I’m half-Irish. In the 1970’s … What’s in a name? Geoghegan (Gaygan)Read more
Clara Jane Howell & Thomas Hirons – Married Uttoxeter, Staffs 1900
My mum (adoptive) was born in Derbyshire. But her mother was born in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, in … Clara Jane Howell & Thomas Hirons – Married Uttoxeter, Staffs 1900Read 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
Arbour Low Stone Circle
Arbour Low Stone Circle Walk In early October 2012, I was driving around the Derbyshire … Arbour Low Stone CircleRead more
Flint Kickstarts Labour’s Stoke Campaign
Posted on April 12, 2011 @pitsnpots Yesterday a special meeting of Labour Party Members gathered at Burslem’s … Flint Kickstarts Labour’s Stoke CampaignRead more
Lady Manners School – The Peacock 1989-90
The Fifth year seems to be agreed that this year has been extremely uneventful: comments include, … Lady Manners School – The Peacock 1989-90Read more
Black History Month – Why we still need it
Posted on September 30, 2010 @ pitsnpots So, Black History Month 2010 is upon us, and as … Black History Month – Why we still need itRead more
Trent and Mersey Canal – Stoke on Trent
During my time living in Stoke on Trent, one of the few small pockets of “instant … Trent and Mersey Canal – Stoke on TrentRead 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
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
Hidden House History
Who lived in your house 100 years ago? Was it even built then? Ancestry.com sent me … Hidden House HistoryRead more
Will of William Gregory 1783
[page 1] This is the last Will and Testament of me William Gregory of Mill House … Will of William Gregory 1783Read more
Jacobus Gregory Derbyshire
I started my Genealogy work by looking into my adopted family history. A lot was quite … Jacobus Gregory DerbyshireRead more
Iron Maiden – Leather Jacket paintings
I found my old leather jacket in the cellar. When I was younger I was well into … Iron Maiden – Leather Jacket paintingsRead more
Relatives in WW1
I recently remembered that my mum’s Uncle Joe fought in the First World War. His Brother, … Relatives in WW1Read more
Battle of Ypress – Website
I found this Brilliant World War 1 website the other day due to the Rootsweb Derbyshire-L … Battle of Ypress – WebsiteRead 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
Derbyshire Gregory’s on the wrong side of the Law
John Palmer of the Wirksworth Website added these details of fines that Derbyshire people called Gregory … Derbyshire Gregory’s on the wrong side of the LawRead more
Gregorys in Elton,Derbyshire 1773-1822
During my early genealogical research looking for my dad, Robin Gregory’s ancestors I traced a branch … Gregorys in Elton,Derbyshire 1773-1822Read more
Wallwin Family of Elton.
Last weekend provided me with an interesting trip. I decided to travel to Birchover to see … Wallwin Family of Elton.Read more
James (Jacobus) Gregory b.1670- Is this you?
For the longest time, I had been looking for information about the birth of James Gregory … James (Jacobus) Gregory b.1670- Is this you?Read more
Jeremiah Gregory – Settlement Document
Family mobility in 17th Century Derbyshire Mike Spencer has been good enough to send me a … Jeremiah Gregory – Settlement DocumentRead more
James (Jacobus) Gregory – Who are you?
Over the last few months I have had some great break-through’s. My main one was really … James (Jacobus) Gregory – Who are you?Read more
Why I research the Gregory family Tree
I just thought it would be a cool thing to do for my dad. He took … Why I research the Gregory family TreeRead more
Gregory place names in Derbyshire
I found this info on Betty Gregory field, Birchover: Around 1790 a lady called Betty Gregory … Gregory place names in DerbyshireRead more
Gregory: What’s in a name
Are you called Gregory? This page shows an extract from an old Derbyshire Times that shed some … Gregory: What’s in a nameRead more
Autumn Leaves
My dad always liked a bit of Nat King Cole and he always had some record … Autumn LeavesRead 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
Gregory Family Tree has Deep Roots
I have for some time now been researching our Family tree. That is to say, I’m … Gregory Family Tree has Deep RootsRead more