Guest Book Script by BigNoseBird.Com
PLEASE SIGN OUR GUESTBOOK!
Thank you so much for stopping by our site. We invite you to leave your message.. After you submit your entry, it will be emailed to us and then later added to the guestbook, this is just a precaution  to stop inflammatory  remarks. Your email address will not be added to the comments unless you require it

Click Icon to Email us your comments >>>>

Click Icon to Email us your <<<< comments

Name: John Williams
E-Mail: withheld by user request
Date: 23rd December 2003
Wrote...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone, from Perth, Australia
Name: Mary Allinson
E-Mail: withheld by user request
Date: 22nd December 2003
Wrote...

I would like to wish all my old friends in Longton a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, remembering all the great times at the Red Lion when Andrew, Joan and Tim were there
Name: Dave Wilkinson
E-Mail: withheld by user request
Date: 20th December 2003
Wrote...

Seasons Greetings...................... Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to Longton and all from Tuscon, Arizona
Name: Johnny Danson
E-Mail: withheld by user request
Date: 19th December 2003
Wrote...

Love the site, I wish there were more of the old photos though

(as soon as anyone emails them to us we will put them on Johnny)
Name: Frank Morgan
E-Mail: withheld by user request
Date: 19th December 2003
Wrote...

I found this site while I was trying to trace my ancestors and would just like to wish you all the seasons greetings from us all here in joberg
Name: Harold Smith
E-Mail: withheld by user request
Date: 18th December 2003
Wrote...

keep up the good work with this site and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone

Name: Andrew Dore
E-Mail: hockliffesurveys@tiscali.co.uk
Date: 17th December 2003
Wrote...
Accidentally saw this site.   If you remember me  from school ( left 1978 ) or the Longton pubs drop me a line.   Very impressed with the site.
            ANDREW DORE ( DOEY )
Name: Steve Johnson
E-Mail: withheld by user request
Date: 13th December 2003
Wrote...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all my old mates back in "gods own country"... Longton
Name: Jane Horrocks
E-Mail: withheld by user request
Date: 11th December 2003
Wrote...

Nice Site, Tracing my family tree, Seasons Greetings to everyone
Name: Dave Atkinson
E-Mail: withheld by user request
Date: 10th December 2003
Wrote...

Is it true that the Red Lion is changing hands again? when will the breweries be brought to task for robbing people?
Name: Jem Ronson
E-Mail: withheld by user request
Date: 23rd November 2003
Wrote...

Glad to see the Poms take the World Cup from the Aussies. Wish I’d have been able to see the match in a Longton pub. I watched it on TV in NZ – great stuff. I’ll be in Sydney in a couple of weeks – great opportunity for stirring my Ocker mates.

All the best to my mates in Longton,
JEM
Name: Barbara Ballance
E-Mail: withheld by user request
Date: 17th November 2003
Wrote...
Great site, looked at it many times, live in manchester these days but visit quite often, brings back great memories of my childhood. My parents had the shop at the corner of Hall lane,

Christine Curley   
Name: Rebecca Holmes
E-Mail: withheld by user request
Date: 15th November 2003
Wrote...
Great site! Just decided to look on the web for any info on my grandparents home region and found it all fascinating. My dad got interested too- he could remember my grandparents talking of people mentioned in the stories on this site. I suppose there may be people still local who remember my grandparents, aunts and uncles. Any stories or memories would be interesting to hear of. My grandad moved to Yorkshire with the family in the 60s. His name was Richard (Holmes) and grandma was called Margaret (Wilson), the large family consisted of Richard, David, John, Peter, Paul, James, Helen and Margaret.
Name: Stewart McLoughlin
E-Mail: withheld by user request
Date: 11th November 2003
Wrote...
In an attempt to clear up any confusion that still remains regarding comments made earlier in this guestbook, could I please make the following statement.... The Parish Council and the TEG campaign funds are not related, Any queries on the 'fund' could be addressed too     Mrs. A. Strangeway, Highfield, Thropps Lane, Longton, PR4 4SL. telephone 01772-615071 Astrangeway@aol.com  who was very closely involved in the successful defeat of the planning application.
Stewart McLoughlin (Parish Councillor)
Name: Ann Bland
E-Mail: mikebland@ntlworld.com
Date: 11th November 2003
Wrote...
Hello, My name is Ann Bland, maiden name Riding. I am researching my family tree, and by means of various censuses, have gained quite a bit of information about the Riding family.  Can anyone tell me where Moorside is?  I would be interested to hear from any Riding still living in the village. My mother, who is almost 95, still lives in the village. My father was Thomas (Tom) Riding, and we used to live in Chapel Lane.
Many thanks in anticipation. Ann Bland, nee Riding.
Name: Rob Ridley
E-Mail: withheld by user request
Date: 8th November 2003
Wrote... Having just moved to Longton (Liverpool Road) I wonder if anyone has any decent close up arial photos of the area, particularly Liverpool Road, just before it goes into Walmer Bridge.Thanks Rob Ridley (please email any photos and we will forward them) info@longtononline.co.uk
Name: John Beckinsfield
E-Mail: withheld by user request
Date: 5th November 2003
Wrote... what a great site... really liked the old pics
               (we would really like people to send in any old photos that are related to Longton, we are at present trying to put together a page about WW1 with special thanks to Stewart McLoughlin)
Name: Bob Davies
E-Mail: withheld by user request
Date: 5th November 2003
Wrote...  Enjoyed the site, but I would have liked more history
               (as soon as anyone sends any... we will put it online.. Longtononline)
Name: Alexandra Linford
E-Mail: withheld by user request
Date: 4th November 2003
Wrote...
Dear Sir/Madam
 
Sorry to bother you but I was wondering of you could help me.  When I was a child I lived at 179 Liverpool Old Road, at the time it was a business called 'Day Old Chicks' or nicknamed 'The Hatchery'.  Adjacent to the house was the site of a windmill.  Im not sure if you are aware but the house was haunted by the old miller.  I can vouch 100% as I saw him several times as did my father, visitors and people who lived across the road.  I was wondering if you have any information on the property as I have searched all over and cant even find it listed anywhere.  A few years back I visited the library an managed to get a photograph but its taken after the sails were dismantled.  The ghost Ily (that's what we nicknamed him) was a friendly one, he just wandered around like he still lived there.  He hated any alterations being done to the house though and I often travel past and I see there has been some serious refurbishment.  I wonder if he caused them any trouble HA HA.  I hope you do have maybe a little information on it, or even of the friendly ghost.
 
Yours sincerely
 Alexandra Linford
Name: Neil Harrison
E-Mail: neilharrison2@aol.com
Date: 26th October 2003
Wrote... Researching my family history. Anyone got any information about Sea View cottage, Marsh Lane and a family called Harrison who were living there at the time of the 1901 Census?

Thanks Neil Harrison
Name: Michael Smith
E-Mail: withheld by user request
Date: 20th October 2003
Wrote... Liked the site.
Name: Margaret Wilkinson - Perth Australia
E-Mail: withheld by user request
Date: 19th October 2003
Wrote... I enjoyed the site very much and I would like to suggest a page where people can swap recipes and household tips.
Name: Jeanna Dorville - Longton, Lancs
E-Mail: withheld by user request
Date: 19th October 2003
Wrote... I think it is time everyone realised that feeding the ducks on the brickcroft is no longer acceptable. Whilst it may be idyllic it is no longer environmentally sound. best wishes with the website
Name: John Sargetti - Houston TX
E-Mail: withheld by user request
Date: 17th October 2003
Wrote... Just looking at the old pictures, and enjoyed the stories very much
Name: Stewart McLoughlin
E-Mail: withheld by user request
Date: 15th October 2003
Wrote...
Hi, just having a rare browse through the site, saw folk moaning about lack of parish council minutes. 
Av they got something to hide, is asked?
No they haven't.  Come down any time on the meeting nights, you'll be made most welcome.  You could even join in and give your tuppence worth.  Minutes are published a month in arrears to allow them to be approved and signed.  If you can't wait for them on the net, they are on hard copy in the Library.
When the next councillor vacancy comes up, put your name down for it and you too can get something done for the village!
Stewart McLoughlin (Parish Councillor)
Name: Betty O' Rourke
E-Mail: withheld by user request
Date: 15th October 2003
Wrote...
are there any links between Longton, Lancashire and Longton, Kansas ?
Name: John Mannion
E-Mail: withheld by user request
Date: 15th October 2003
Wrote...
can it be true, the silly children have gone, how can they shock mummy now? but lets be honest they were getting very boring.
Name: Mary Fox
E-Mail: withheld by user request
Date: 15th October 2003
Wrote...
Nice to see the old guestbook back..... and the children's comments removed
Name: Researcher
E-Mail: withheld by user request
Date: Sun Jul 20 14:51:58 2003
Wrote...
Brian Coxhead has sadly died but his grave is in Longton St Andrews Churchyard on his headstone is written Boxing Farmer.....
Name: Research
E-Mail: cupid1963@hotmail.com
Date: Fri Jul 18 16:42:02 2003
Wrote...
does ne1 no anything about brian coxhead
Name: Declan Doyle
E-Mail: withheld by user request
Date: Fri Jul 18 16:33:34 2003
Wrote...
I love longton
Name: A researcher
E-Mail: withheld by user request
Date: Tue Jul 15 14:29:14 2003
Wrote...
nO lONGTON'S LIVING IN lONGTON NOW OR IN THE RECORDS BACK TO 1906. Sorry
Name: Derek Longton
E-Mail: dlongton@bigpond.net.au
Date: Fri Jul 4 02:32:08 2003
Wrote...
Are there any Longton's or relatives of Longton's living in Longton. i am researching family tree from Longton Family from Lancaster / Halton / Carnforth / Overkellet / Warton area of Nth Lanc. any help appreciated
Name: Shim
E-Mail: local.lad@poland.com
Date: Thu Jul 3 13:02:04 2003
Wrote...
Just came across the site. Quite surprised it exists. Who's running it? I'll be back in Longton on the 26/27th of August. Does that scouser still own the Lion?
Name: Nadine Kenwright nee Allen
E-Mail: nadinekenwright@btopenworld.com
Date: Tue Jul 1 14:22:22 2003
Wrote...
Brought up in Longton moved away but still visit. Accidentally came across the site, particularly enjoyed pram race photos.
Name: jonny d
E-Mail: zebull@hotmail.com
Date: Wed Jun 25 12:38:32 2003
Wrote...
THE NATURE IN THE BRICKCROFT IS FANTASTIC!!!!SO MANY BIRDS TO SEE, I LOVE IT SO MUCH AND JUST SPOTTING ALL THE BIRDS AND LATER TESTING MY SELF WHICH ONES I HAD SEEN, I WAS WONDERING WHAT WAS THE MOST INTERRESTING BIRD FOUND IN THE BRICKCROFT?
Name: Amy Bennett
E-Mail: littlemisslufc@hotmail.com
Date: Mon Jun 23 07:03:11 2003
Wrote...
hey im at hutton grammar 6th form doing my A2 Geography fieldwork on Longton. I was wondering if anyone knew where i could get some old maps of longton and maybe the old uses of the shops and serivces. I anyone can help it would be great. Thanx
Name: M.Robnson
E-Mail: deepdalelegend@aol.com
Date: Sun Jun 22 13:43:22 2003
Wrote...
Very interesting,paticularly enjoyed the 1935 article as my Father in law was born in the early 30's and it was fnny seeing articles about character's he often recalls...........
Name: Gowan
E-Mail: gowan@prestonbottlegas.co.uk
Date: Wed May 21 08:39:02 2003
Wrote...
Good site Regards All at Preston Bottle Gas
Name: robert ganner
E-Mail: gannermanor@hotmail.com
Date: Wed May 21 06:30:54 2003
Wrote...
hi all just up the road in rodeheath staffs my grandad had links with longton
Name: Allen Hines (nee Bish )
E-Mail: allenator@sbcglobal.net
Date: Mon May 19 02:07:34 2003
Wrote...
I was born a Bish but was adopted at the age of 8 and had my name changed, so as you can imagine I was always interested to find things out about the Bish family. I'm pretty sure that the name is German, Alsatian to be exact, and that the I in the name is most correctly pronounced like the double E sound in beet or a long I sound like fight , depending on the dialect of German being spoken. I do know that there was alot of them in the Penn. coal fields , as well as those of W.Va
Name: D YATES
E-Mail:
Date: Sat May 17 16:29:17 2003
Wrote...
Give the new brickcroft a rest. Keep on the paths. FOR THE FUTURE OF THE VILLAGE AND CONSERVATION
Name: Stephanie briggs
E-Mail: stephaniebriggs1@aol.uk
Date: Sat May 17 08:19:10 2003
Wrote...
I live on Dale Avenue in what used to be called the posh houses built from brewery bricks I believe. I would love to hear from someone who has photos of the brewery or any information about our houses. Also when exactly were they built because i think they are nearly 100 years old.
Name: Yerfdog
E-Mail:
Date: Thu May 8 16:22:04 2003
Wrote...
Anyone interested in trying to get Midge Hall railway station re-opened? There is a demonstration this Saturday (10th May) between 11am & 12noon at the railway station - assemble on the Midge Hall pub car park. The event is organised by Ormskirk, Preston & Southport Travellers' Association. Worth supporting..........
Name: Jenny Berrill
E-Mail: jenny@berrill.co.uk
Date: Tue May 6 18:28:39 2003
Wrote...
Thanks Andrew.
Name: Andrew
E-Mail: webmaster@longtononline.co.uk
Date: Tue May 6 08:14:35 2003
Wrote...
Due to popular demand the Parish minutes have been updated up to and including April 2003, thanks for all your emails
Name: Jenny Berrill
E-Mail: jenny@berrill.co.uk
Date: Sun May 4 09:18:39 2003
Wrote...
I miss the parsish council minutes too. Any chance of them being published?
Name: Gordon
E-Mail: gordon40@mail.com
Date: Sat May 3 11:30:56 2003
Wrote...
I agree, the parish minutes are very handy when they are online. Please re-instate them.
Name: John
E-Mail: john.barrow@btinternet.com
Date: Fri May 2 11:44:05 2003
Wrote...
yes, once someone asked about the proceeds of the anti TAG campaign... then the parish minutes stopped being updated, seems strange
Name: Steve
E-Mail: steve45@fsnet.com
Date: Fri May 2 11:40:51 2003
Wrote...
what has happened to the PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES? what are they trying to hide? I thought we had a right to know what was going on.....
Name: Richard M Myers
E-Mail: swift 2202001
Date: Tue Apr 29 22:35:25 2003
Wrote...
Hi,don't know if you got the message i just sent,I forgot to put my e-mail add.Can't find some of my friends, can you help? Was looking for Duane Glos, Daryl Craig,Marlene Hinzman. Would have graduated in 1961.
Name: Richard M. Myers
E-Mail:
Date: Tue Apr 29 22:23:45 2003
Wrote...
Hi, I am having a hard time finding old classmates. Missed graduation, things didn't work out for me so I went into the army. Came back for a short time after I got back and life took me to different places. Can't find some of my friends. Canyou help? Would have graduated in 1960.
Name: chris widdall
E-Mail: jacqueline.widdall@btopenworld.com
Date: Fri Apr 25 07:19:06 2003
Wrote...
Hello Chris here from Wigan originally from Cardiff just thought i would say a big hi from my family & myself.
Name: J L
E-Mail:
Date: Sun Apr 20 13:44:31 2003
Wrote...
Glad you like Longton but pleaSE DONT feed the ducks its making the Rat population grow more and more the weeds are there for the Ducks they dont need bread.
Name: David Troadley
E-Mail:
Date: Sun Apr 20 12:48:09 2003
Wrote...
Sorry spelt my name wrong on the last one oops. I live down chapel lane and because of those road things it extremely busy now.
Name: David Broadley
E-Mail:
Date: Sun Apr 20 12:44:39 2003
Wrote...
Oh what a marvelous place Longton. It is paradise here. I have lived here a long time and enjoy feeding the ducks at the Brickcoft where I do most of my bird watching.
Name: mike
E-Mail:
Date: Mon Apr 7 16:09:42 2003
Wrote...
i used to live in longton and so wondered what would come up if i put longton into my search engine! im really pleased to see what you have done and ill be visiting everytime i feel homesick! well done chaps!
Name: Nick Woodhouse
E-Mail: sheep1@searsconnect.ca
Date: Sun Mar 30 20:45:20 2003
Wrote...
Hello Longton from Saskatchewan, Canada. There is no real beer out here!
Name: Robert Charles Gorgy
E-Mail: gorgy@rcn.com
Date: Tue Mar 25 21:40:54 2003
Wrote...
I am looking for information regarding the family history of Gorgy. I was told that it is of German origin. Is anyone familiar with this family name and the origin of it?
Name: David Jonathan
E-Mail: jdh232@aol.com
Date: Thu Mar 20 07:59:36 2003
Wrote...
Hello: Just wanted to know if you had any record for what the weather was like in Pottsville, PA, on January 15, 1949. I am writing a book about my life. Thank you.
Name: Sandra RosTessman
E-Mail: srtessman@myexcel.ca
Date: Sun Mar 16 19:06:43 2003
Wrote...
Hello from Redwater, Alberta, Canada. my brother Robert and I are coming to England in July. We will searching the family tree. We are checking out many places of which Longton is one. Looking forward to visiting.
Name: nicky holden (nee webster)
E-Mail: nicky.holden@btopenworld.com
Date: Sun Mar 16 09:09:12 2003
Wrote...
what a great site, came across it whilst searching for some land in the longton area. Im from hutton and went to longton infants(R.I.P)and juniors. My partner and i are desperate to stay in this area, as our boys go to ashliegh in marsh lane. We are waiting to build a timberframed cottage style home... all we need is someone to sell us some of their lovely longton/ land!!!! we need approx. 1/5 acre. It's just so hard to beat the developers nowadays.Please e-mail me if anyone can help us.
Name: Maureen Nichols (Whalley)
E-Mail: nichols@guernsey.net
Date: Fri Mar 14 17:54:55 2003
Wrote...
Came across this great longton site while browsing. Lived in Longton 1963-1973 parents still live in Dale avenue. went to St. Oswalds for 1 school term then Cuthbert Mayne, does anyone remember me. dad used to work at longton Brewery.
Name: Jean Worthington
E-Mail: Jean.worthington@btopenworld.com
Date: Mon Mar 10 12:30:46 2003
Wrote...
Are you one of the Taylors from Hall Carr Lane
Name: Frank Taylor
E-Mail: jt-assoc@lineone.net
Date: Mon Mar 10 07:16:28 2003
Wrote...
I am an old Longtonian (Walmer Bridge) exiled to the South many years ago and still miss the district. Born in 1942. If anyone remembers Buzz Taylor, I would love to hear from them.
Name: Jean Bindon
E-Mail: mail@bindon39.fsnet.co.uk
Date: Fri Feb 28 16:34:07 2003
Wrote...
How nice to find pictures of Longton, I have been looking into my family history and discovered my great grandfather,John Sutton was born there in apx1834.One day perhaps my sister and I will visit and walk the paths he walked on.Best Wishes to all.
Name: MGBADA JOE,ABA,NAIJA
E-Mail: MGBADAJOE@ABA.COM
Date: Mon Feb 24 06:58:39 2003
Wrote...
I LOVE THIS PAGE.
Name: alison
E-Mail: awilliam38@msn.com
Date: Mon Feb 24 01:49:50 2003
Wrote...
I was directed to your page by a friend and I must say I enjoyed my visit very much....thanks so much for the sights and the laughs...I hope one day to visit your little bit of heaven....Alison
Name: Haze
E-Mail: UKpurrrkat@aol.com
Date: Thu Feb 20 01:07:02 2003
Wrote...
Ohhhhhh wanted to add that Jean Worthington's stories of life in the past in Longton are really fascinating and really add to the site.......as do the old photographs. I also want to ask if anyone who knew ALF DAVIES, formerly of Royalty lane, New Longton, if they would please contact me. I have something that belongs to one of his friends, but have no contact address or information as to their whereabouts, since Alf passed over a few years ago. Thanks a lot! :)
Name: Hazel Winter Coneys
E-Mail: UKPurrrkat@aol.com
Date: Thu Feb 20 00:10:07 2003
Wrote...
Hi to all fellow Longton area dwellers! I by chance, came across this homely little site..We have a spot on the Web! Wonderful! Anyone who knows me and wants to email rather than phone, feel free! ;-) I will try and get some interesting pictures to post, as I am sure there are a lot of places here in Longton that deserve a place on this site..:)
Name: Andrew
E-Mail: info@longtononline.co.uk
Date: Sun Feb 16 16:30:36 2003
Wrote...
***** IRMA BISH ********************** Please re contact longtononline as the email address you supplied is not working... so we cannot supply the info you requested ***** IRMA BISH **********************
Name: steve johnson
E-Mail: sj1964@aol.com
Date: Sun Feb 16 15:41:02 2003
Wrote...
thats a good question Roy, surely someone had to keep accounts as with anything financial, it would be interesting to know what happened to the money from the fighting fund... it all wnet very quiet as soon as victory was claimed!
Name: Roy
E-Mail: roy@bancroft66.freeserve.co.uk
Date: Sat Feb 15 14:35:34 2003
Wrote...
Does anyone know what happened to the funds that were collected to fight the threat posed by TEG to build a manure processing plant on Thropps Lane? Were the all used in the battle or if not how has the surplus been disposed of?
Name: UK Wireless
E-Mail: info@connectwireless.co.uk
Date: Thu Feb 13 21:52:31 2003
Wrote...
Wireless Broadband Internet • No phone line needed. • Can provide speeds up to 50 times faster than ADSL. • Can use it anywhere within coverage area (eg you can open your laptop in the park and connect to the internet). • Does not tie up your phone line - surf and use the telephone at the same time. • Faster downloading and uploading of files. • Fast installation - no need to wait for an engineer to call. • Uses the 802.11b and 802.11g standards for wireless networking • Affordable - broadband prices start from £25 per month. • Coverage area includes Longton www.connectwireless.co.uk
Name: ABDUL RAUF IMORO
E-Mail: abdulraufimoro2002@yahoo.co.uk
Date: Thu Feb 13 08:04:28 2003
Wrote...
I AM A GHANAIAN YOUNG GUY LOOKING FOR FEMALE FRIENDS ONLY
Name: Jean Worthington
E-Mail: Jean Worthington 1@btopenworld.com
Date: Sun Feb 9 11:50:29 2003
Wrote...
Glad you liked the Longton web site I knew your grandad very well and your dad went to school with me and we played many hours on Longton Marsh he always said he saved my life once !!!! please give him my best wishes I think of the old days often Jean Worthington
Name: Deborah Gorman (nee Baxendale)
E-Mail: gormansaghast@btinternet.com
Date: Sat Feb 8 12:21:48 2003
Wrote...
Great site - came across a photo of my dad (George Baxendale - one of the likely lads!)with his dad (Gordon Baxendale) and some other mates !!
Name: pedantic
E-Mail: v pedantic.com
Date: Fri Feb 7 20:23:45 2003
Wrote...
steve johnson...well read..i salute your pedanticity....not wishing to be too pedantic myself but why do you assume i am MR pedantic..sexism rearing its ugly head?..though you are right.
Name: Tass Cotton
E-Mail: tasscotton@aol.com
Date: Thu Feb 6 12:17:50 2003
Wrote...
What a wonderful site! I have ancestors who lived in the Longton/Hutton/ Croston/ Penwortham area going way back into the 1600s though I cannot prove much beyond Edward and Mary Tassiker who lived there in the early 1800s.Edwards father Henry was born in Croston. It is quite wonderful to see pictures of the area which probably hadn't changed much since their day. Thank you to whoever constructed the site and also whoever maintains it. well done.
Name: Chevrolet kadett
E-Mail: chevrolet@enferrujado.com.br
Date: Mon Feb 3 01:04:11 2003
Wrote...
chevrolet atualmente é sinonimo de ferrugem..eu tenho um Kadett 97 que esta na hora de vender,em um ano de uso;apareceu ferrugem nas duas portas.e a concessionaria,que me deu uma garantia,(Checar/Osmar) me enganou trocando somente as folhas das portas.fui enganado e não tenho a quem recorrer,apenas a indiferença da GM. "la garantia soy Jo".... Franco Is there any crinsom in Longton?
Name: steve johnson
E-Mail: sj1964@aol.com
Date: Tue Jan 28 14:33:11 2003
Wrote...
not wanting to be too pedantic..... Mr Pedantic... but what is "Freedom of speach".... or is it "freedom ofs peach"....
Name: pedantic
E-Mail: v pedantic.com
Date: Wed Jan 22 19:18:25 2003
Wrote...
DO NOT register for broadband..it is the devils work..say no to derek and whoever kills freedom of speach on here!
Name: Emma-Louise
E-Mail: onehotmunky@hotmail.com
Date: Sun Jan 19 15:33:12 2003
Wrote...
Hi. Just came accross this site totally randomly but wondering if anybody knows a guy called Scott Smith who i believe lives in Longton and is about 20yr old??
Name: Derek
E-Mail: broadband.longton@btinternet.com
Date: Wed Jan 15 16:33:37 2003
Wrote...
Over half way there...212 registrations recorded for Broadband in Longton, and 400 needed before the telephone exchange will be upgraded. Come on everyone, register, please - www.bt.com/broadband
Name: Mike Toneri
E-Mail: toneri@rogers.com
Date: Tue Jan 14 16:50:24 2003
Wrote...
I forgot to mention that we are from Keswick. The one in Ontario, Canada.
Name: Mike Toneri
E-Mail: toneri@rogers.com
Date: Tue Jan 14 16:49:11 2003
Wrote...
Nice web site and village. We will have to get over there to visit our cousin Peter Hoey, of Longton, before we get too old.
Name: Mrs P Turner
E-Mail: pamatturnerville@aol.com
Date: Tue Jan 14 15:13:16 2003
Wrote...
Wondering if any info on nightmare on Chapel Lane.
Name: Mrs Kirsti Carroll
E-Mail: KLCrrll31@aol.com
Date: Mon Jan 13 07:20:21 2003
Wrote...
What a treat to see Longton in days gone by .... lovely.
Name: pedantic
E-Mail: v.pedantic.com
Date: Sun Jan 5 04:24:06 2003
Wrote...
true, jean you women are wonderful, couldn't eat a whole one though.
Name: Jean Worthington
E-Mail:
Date: Sun Dec 29 05:44:46 2002
Wrote...
As a matter of fact Pedantic I know mother took him to school we women are so wonderful.!!!!!!!!!
Name: pedantic
E-Mail: v.pedantic.com
Date: Sat Dec 28 14:47:17 2002
Wrote...
Actually Jean, there were no girls there because they had to navigate themselves to school! You're so controversial!
Name: stephen
E-Mail: crightonsteven@aol.com
Date: Thu Dec 26 05:30:48 2002
Wrote...
trying to trace my families history as far back as possiable. If you could point me in the right direction on the web, i would be most appreicated. I look forward to hearing from you. many thanks stephen crighton
Name: Andrew
E-Mail: webmaster@longtononline.co.uk
Date: Thu Dec 26 01:15:49 2002
Wrote...
Wishing everone a Merry Christmas and Happy new year... also if anyone has any photos or articles they would like adding to the webpage please contact us.....
Name: Mark
E-Mail:
Date: Wed Dec 25 15:58:35 2002
Wrote...
Merry Christmas to all Longtonians.
Name: J Worthington
E-Mail: Pedantic
Date: Mon Dec 23 01:23:21 2002
Wrote...
I quite agree no Geography lessons at Featherstone Road School for boys probably because there where no girls there to help them..
Name: Col
E-Mail: admin@broadband-longton.com
Date: Sun Dec 22 04:51:46 2002
Wrote...
With regards to the interest in a Broadband Capable Exchange I've set up www.broadband-longton.com It's in its early days at the minute. Please take a look at the forum there too, sign up and feel free to contribute. Any suggestions just mail me.
Name: pedantic
E-Mail: v.pedantic .com
Date: Sat Dec 21 15:48:45 2002
Wrote...
so no geography lessons at featherstone road boys school then?
Name: Josh
E-Mail: TTj
Date: Sat Dec 21 04:26:39 2002
Wrote...
Have a good day
Name: Ray Matthews
E-Mail: matthe1@tiscali.co.uk
Date: Wed Dec 11 02:30:36 2002
Wrote...
looking for old school mates of Featherstone Road Boys Southall Middx 1960 61 time john bates, mick stevens, john gulley, any of you out there. e mail me
Name: Jaina Patel
E-Mail: don't have one
Date: Sun Dec 8 19:44:15 2002
Wrote...
what sort of clothes did the tudors where
Name: Dog Breath
E-Mail: milkychicken@hotmail.com
Date: Sun Dec 8 01:53:49 2002
Wrote...
yo yo yo wasssssaaaaaaaaap! Da Longton Massive is wicked m8 i as got 2 c yo julies coz i reckon u is lyin an is bati boys Reeesssssspect
Name: Sandra Wright
E-Mail: wrightsironworks@aol.com
Date: Thu Dec 5 04:53:38 2002
Wrote...
Who's going to the school reunion for class of 1959 Penwortham School?
Name: Neville
E-Mail: nfinnamore@totalise.co.uk
Date: Tue Dec 3 05:37:04 2002
Wrote...
Please register your interest for Broadband here www.btopenworld.com/broadband/reg10 Costs nothing to do this, and BT will upgrade the Longton Exchange to Broadband, so those who wish to buy the service, including businesses can. Cheers Worth repeating, anyone know the address that shos the number registered for longton?
Name: Thomas Ludwig
E-Mail: tludwig@mail.ru
Date: Sun Nov 24 03:19:15 2002
Wrote...
Greetings from Paris http://perso.wanadoo.fr/einfachso/
Name: William Sayler
E-Mail: wasayler@hotmail.com
Date: Thu Nov 21 04:29:32 2002
Wrote...
hello. I am a third generation Englishman. My grandmother was born in Longton. I want to find information on this side of my family. If anyone can help me it would be appreciated thank you. Sincerely William Sayler
Name: Peter Grant
E-Mail: pg125@btinternet.com
Date: Tue Nov 19 05:22:41 2002
Wrote...
Like your site , But Grammar is spelt with an "a" not an "e"
Name: Sophie Blount
E-Mail: ihaveabigbird@hotmail.com
Date: Mon Nov 18 19:33:10 2002
Wrote...
please e-mail so i will look popular!
Name: Richard Fooulkes
E-Mail: rickster45mi@hotmail.com
Date: Sun Nov 17 14:35:52 2002
Wrote...
Hi Longton and Andrew! You've made some improvements on here since my first visit last year about this time. But I do miss seeing the coments along side the black and whites of when, where, and what they are of. But, then I'm no website designer and this is one of the best I've seen. Returned to your site while continuing research on grandmother Sarah Elizabeth Foulkes nee.. Lawton of Longton. If anyone livlng in Longton can offer me any information on her parents,William and Elizabeth Lawton an e-mail would be greatly appreciated. Sarah Married in 1896 and emigrated to the US in 1904. William and Elizabeth were born abt.1850. Much thanks to all and have a wonderful day in a beautiful town..it's the kind all us "Yanks" would love to live in.
Name: Derek
E-Mail: broadband.longton@btinternet.com
Date: Sat Nov 16 22:18:24 2002
Wrote...
Come on Longton, Hutton and Hoole - the BT Broadband web site currently has 150 registrations for Longton, and 400 are needed before the telephone exchange will be upgraded for Broadband. Register now - it won't commit you to anything: www.bt.com/broadband View this page 10 times faster with broadband AND use your phone while you're web surfing!
Name: Instructor of English
E-Mail:
Date: Sat Nov 16 04:18:40 2002
Wrote...
For goodness sake Dr Mugu learn the language and then spelling then send a message we can all understand here in gods own Country LONGTON
Name: DOCTOR MUGU
E-Mail: MUGU@MUGU.COM
Date: Thu Nov 14 21:10:27 2002
Wrote...
guy men please dont go thy
Name: P.C. LIGHTLY
E-Mail: letsbeavenue.com
Date: Tue Nov 12 08:08:41 2002
Wrote...
I would just like to inform all the villagers that i have personally sold the "police house" pocketed the cash and joined the fraud squad of the thames valley police......evenin' all!
Name: andrew worthington
E-Mail: andrew.worthington@btinternet.com
Date: Tue Nov 12 04:02:53 2002
Wrote...
Graham.... I was in your class as well... in fact you tried to get me in trouble painting slogans on a wall... and signing with my name.... no pictures of your dad though sorry....
Name: maureen humphrey(nee brennand)
E-Mail: maureenhum@aol.com
Date: Tue Nov 12 01:45:17 2002
Wrote...
graham.I was in your dads class for two years.I missed 'crabby' crabtrees class.He had to endure my stutter which I am pleased to say is much better now.Have you seen yourself on the school photo in the your pictures section?I remember playing in your garden when I was about ten.
Name: Graham Hopcroft
E-Mail: voy_kelli@hotmail.com
Date: Sat Nov 9 23:48:31 2002
Wrote...
Hi does any one remember my dad Harold Hopcroft. He used to teach at Longton Primary school. I would love it if anyone had any photos or memories of him & if any of my old classmates 1960 - 64 ish are around and on the internet. Graham Hopcroft
Name: Jean Worthington
E-Mail:
Date: Thu Nov 7 05:27:43 2002
Wrote...
Your truly remembered both you and Ken see you in Booths sometime or call for a coffee I still live in the samr house
Name: don stuart
E-Mail: don.stuart@clear.net.nz
Date: Wed Nov 6 05:44:27 2002
Wrote...
I had a good mate who lived with his wife who was matron of an old folks home in the centre of Longtown. They both lived in the home. Kenny Crew was his name and I think he called his wife Dodie.Would love to hear about them Ta.
Name: Ken Wright & Sandra Wright (nee Birch)
E-Mail: ironworks@btinternet.com
Date: Tue Nov 5 06:04:53 2002
Wrote...
Hi, to everyone that remembers us from the sixtys. If you can remember that far back.
Name: Jean Worthington
E-Mail: Jean Worthington 1@btopenworld.com
Date: Thu Oct 31 01:47:24 2002
Wrote...
Nice to see you mentioned on the guest list so few of us real Longtonians left(just Kidding( do I remember Margaret Harts !!!!! who would have thought it would have turned into a chippy ? and Bob Rimmers as a Bridal Shop
Name: Barbara Yates
E-Mail: www.longtoncoach@aol.co.uk
Date: Wed Oct 30 04:04:35 2002
Wrote...
Hello everybody I have lived in Longton all my life, went to Longton School and then to Pen Sec. Worked at Margaret Harts (Bet nobody knows what that means) I was married at St Andrews to another old Longtonian from Dale Avenue Yes!!! It was Geoff Yates. Longton has changed alot during this time but whenever I go into the village I usually meet someone that Ive known from childhood to have a chat to.
Name: Jean Worthington
E-Mail: Jean.Worthington1@btopenworld
Date: Wed Oct 30 02:56:06 2002
Wrote...
Did you notice Dick Henderson added to the friends un ited list, sorry it was a mistake just ignore it but at least the list looks longer Sorry Tom it just you and me and young Enid her turn will come when she ,s a bit older
Name: datownisoutsidedaspar
E-Mail: datownies@outsidedaspar.com
Date: Mon Oct 28 07:25:47 2002
Wrote...
we is well appy da bench is back. Now all me crew can sit on it with uz white lightnin or meths if we cant get served at da spar.the bench is well appenin on friday nite coz its wickid cha.b4 the bench came back, we ad 2 stay on da park and i get grass stains on me trackies and me mum goes ape sh*t at me. also, now the bench is bak, i can sit on it and let everyone get a good view of me mr men sox. am offskies now cha, ma mum says i gotta go 2 bed now coz i gotta polish ma rockies early 2moz mornin and hide me L&B in me sox.ive also gota make sure i is at liverpool road buz stop early sos i can snag da best seat at da bak ov da buz. sees u's l8er at da rams ed cha.don't bother givin me any sh*t u trout either coz i's will get me mates from leyland on ya and theys is well ard. resssspect!
Name: JJean Worthington
E-Mail:
Date: Thu Oct 24 04:52:46 2002
Wrote...
I have looked at the School reunion on the web but there only seems to be me on the forty two plus year get on it Tom it may encourage others do you remember John Nellor he came for a short time from London ? and John Rouse
Name:
E-Mail:
Date: Thu Oct 24 00:25:40 2002
Wrote...
Name: Adele
E-Mail: adelefinch@hotmail.com
Date: Tue Oct 22 17:47:30 2002
Wrote...
Hi, please can anyone help? Would like to rent a property in Longton in near future (January 2003) - couldn't find any listings for local estate/letting agents in the website directory. Any information ie Email addresses or telephone numbers much appreciated. Thanks
Name: Peter Cobb
E-Mail: pcobbweb@hotmail.com
Date: Mon Oct 21 16:32:44 2002
Wrote...
e-mail correction
Name: Peter Cobb
E-Mail: pciobbweb@hotmial.com
Date: Mon Oct 21 16:31:15 2002
Wrote...
I note that the Directory does not contain details re the V.M.R. Grounds, located behind the new Redrow development off School Lane.The users include the tennis club, sports & social club (bowling,cabarets,snooker team etc) football team, over50s club.
Name: Tom Blackett
E-Mail: tom.blackett@btinternet.com
Date: Sun Oct 20 21:59:15 2002
Wrote...
Wish more old Longtonians would join guest list. Thanks Jean, Regards Tom.
Name: Benjamin Cornwell
E-Mail:
Date: Fri Oct 18 21:02:00 2002
Wrote...
I live in Longton the website is very intresting
Name: Benjamin Cornwell
E-Mail:
Date: Fri Oct 18 20:59:31 2002
Wrote...
I think Longton's website is very cool
Name: jean.worthington1@btinternet.com
E-Mail:
Date: Fri Oct 18 01:27:36 2002
Wrote...
On reading your message on 18th Sep on the Guest List I am sure no one doubts you are from Longton , and an original Longtonian too!!!! not many of us left Tom Regards Jean
Name: mark
E-Mail:
Date: Thu Oct 10 02:00:57 2002
Wrote...
I LIVE IN LONGTON . THANKYOU . WILL YOU BE MY FRIEND?
Name: Felicity Permezel
E-Mail: felicity.permezel@bigpond.com
Date: Fri Oct 4 10:51:14 2002
Wrote...
Can anyone help me? I live in Sydney, Australia and am looking for a girl called Jayne Billington who grew up in Nr Preston, Lancashire. I think her parents owned a pub. We used to be penpals and it must be at least 20 years since we wrote to each other. She would be around 34-35 years of age now. I'd love to hear how she is doing. If you're out there Jayne, and you remember me, please write to the above email. Thanks, Felicity
Name: -
E-Mail: -
Date: Wed Oct 2 04:42:14 2002
Wrote...
Longton is a great place, much better than other villages round here, theyre rubbish. Anyway to summarise, longton is ace.
Name: Jim Longton
E-Mail: Jlongton@nextmoveconsulting.com
Date: Tue Sep 24 03:26:48 2002
Wrote...
For obvious reasons a place named Longton jumps out at me. Don't know if we're related to the town in anyway for sure. Story is that our roots are in Longtown, Scotland.
Name: Thomas Blackett
E-Mail: tom.blackett@btinternet.com
Date: Wed Sep 18 04:08:35 2002
Wrote...
I belong to longton
Name: Thomas Blackett
E-Mail: tom.blackett@btinternet.com
Date: Wed Sep 18 04:08:28 2002
Wrote...
I belong to longton
Name: Broadband Longton Campaign
E-Mail: broadbandlongton@hotmail.com
Date: Mon Sep 16 05:10:13 2002
Wrote...
http://kickme.to/broadbandlongton Register your interest here Hello to everyone, Can you please take time out to register interest in broadband internet at www.btopenworld.com/broadband/reg10 It will explain more about it here. The reason being the Longton telephone exchange has not been upgraded to ADSL, which will provide broadband capabilty. Broadband provides a internet connection up to 40 times faster than a conventional modem. The exchange will only be upgraded to broadband capability when 400 people have registered there interest. Currently only 83 people have registered. The exchange serves Longton, Hutton, Much Hoole, New Longton and Walmer Bridge. With all these villagers being potential broadband subscribers I am hoping to bring to their attention the fact that the exchange has not and will not be upgraded until we have 400 registrants showing a 'potential' interest. Broadband will bring many benefits to the community it serves. Help us all out by taking time out to register and pass this mail onto any other internet users you know in this area (both friends and family) It takes less than 2 minutes and costs nothing to register your interest. We need another 317 people to register their interest. Thanks for your time. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Register your interest for Broadband here www.btopenworld.com/broadband/reg10 SORRY FOR THE LONG POST
Name: asah
E-Mail: aenyioha@lycos.com
Date: Fri Sep 13 07:33:50 2002
Wrote...
Pleas i need someone, to help me buy and sorply my goods.
Name: Andy Ganner
E-Mail: andyganner@web.de
Date: Thu Sep 12 17:15:48 2002
Wrote...
NICE TO KNOW THAT I'`M NOT THE ONLY GANNER OUT THERE!
Name: gilda harris
E-Mail: gildaroger@supanet.com
Date: Fri Sep 6 16:58:21 2002
Wrote...
looking for descendants of Captain John Reynolds b. 1836 in Awre Glos, and shown in 1901 census as living at Orrell and Ford, Lancaster.
Name: Chris Perry
E-Mail: ccperry@talk21.com
Date: Thu Aug 29 08:19:34 2002
Wrote...
What a good site, congratulations. I have just downloaded 1901 Census and found my great grandfather EDWARD STORMONT ROUNDS living at Oak House, Chapel Lane. Anybody out there know whether the house still exists.
Name: Alan
E-Mail: Will be issued in due time
Date: Wed Aug 28 16:43:30 2002
Wrote...
Longton and Walmer Bridge are beautiful parts of the region. Before the "fat cat" developers destroy them , is there anybody else concerned enough in the future of the villages. Read the articles on traffic calming and other serious issues as these will become major issues in the future. Is it time to stop the rot? The Red Lion is not allowed a playground but the big developers get the rights to the whole area....lets get real.
Name: Dave
E-Mail: dave2002@aol.com
Date: Thu Aug 22 13:36:53 2002
Wrote...
Nice site.... Very Interesting
Name: Horridge
E-Mail: Eaglet@sover.net
Date: Wed Aug 14 12:17:01 2002
Wrote...
I am looking for towns in Lancastershire named Paulin or Pauline, Little Heaton, Bowlee and Rhodes.
Name: Nick Jones
E-Mail: Goblindriver18@aol.com
Date: Mon Aug 12 18:25:23 2002
Wrote...
Very nice photos and interesting history.
Name: arman
E-Mail: arman@beer.com
Date: Sun Jul 28 05:21:46 2002
Wrote...
hi! I'm arman. I want guest in your site!
Name: Janet Longton
E-Mail: jlongton@peoplepc.com
Date: Mon Jul 22 21:28:40 2002
Wrote...
Just found this site! How interristing, I was born a "Longton" but hardly know any others, and had no idea that a town of that name existed. Wonder if there are any Longtons there?
Name: terry mayes
E-Mail: terry.mayes@btopenworld.com
Date: Fri Jul 19 12:14:58 2002
Wrote...
Is there anyone in your village/town enthusiastically interested in the weather or recording weather data? I am Editor of WEATHER OBSERVERS NETWORK, a monthly weather bulletin, which began nearly three years ago. We currently publish data and text from around 150 sites in UK and Abroad, and we would welcome more sites. We are a friendly, non-profit making organisation. For further details contact myself Terry Mayes, 9 Grayling Drive, Colchester, Essex CO4 3EN, phone/fax no 01206 868982 anytime, or email terry.mayes@btopenworld.com.
Name: Mark Paterson
E-Mail: mpaters1@bigpong.net.au
Date: Tue Jul 16 06:03:10 2002
Wrote...
I feel so sad to live in Australia when I look at the photos where I grew up.If only it was a bus ride away.Have a pint down the goldenball for me.
Name: michael ganner
E-Mail: michael.ganner@virgin.net
Date: Tue Jul 9 07:52:12 2002
Wrote...
calling all the ganners out there!!!
Name: Rhona Grewal (Allan)
E-Mail: rhoman@leonie.freeserv.co.uk
Date: Thu Jul 4 16:32:28 2002
Wrote...
Calling all St Helena Girls....there must be at least one of you out there!!!
Name: Rhona Grewal (Allan)
E-Mail: rhoman@leonie.freeserv.co.uk
Date: Thu Jul 4 16:32:04 2002
Wrote...
Calling all St Helena Girls....there must be at least one of you out there!!!
Name: Michael Longton
E-Mail: mike.longton@btinternet.com
Date: Tue Jun 25 16:00:01 2002
Wrote...
My father, Eric Longton,son of Walter Henry Longton and Mary Anne Hunt, remembers playing in the grounds of Longton Hall. Can anyone give me more information obout my grandfather, who was reputed to be a farmer.
Name: Mark Norris
E-Mail: ****
Date: Thu Jun 20 09:01:39 2002
Wrote...
To all those who did and still do play Sunday League Football COME ON ENGLAND!
Name: John Tanner
E-Mail: john34@ohios44.com
Date: Mon Jun 17 05:57:44 2002
Wrote...
My mother used to work at the old bakery next to the brickcroft in the 1870's maybe somebody has found her ? Great site although I needed 3 monitors to view it ... Thanks Mabel
Name: g
E-Mail: g@g.com
Date: Sat Jun 8 16:58:38 2002
Wrote...
ggg
Name: Laura Livermore
E-Mail: lovelylol85@hotmail.com
Date: Sat Jun 1 18:41:17 2002
Wrote...
Hi Ive grown up in Longton its a lovely village and quite a few things to do there! I really miss it as Ive spent 10months in America and cant wait to get back to see all my family and friens!!!!!!!
Name: Pat Nelson
E-Mail: cnelsfam@aol.com
Date: Wed May 15 20:30:28 2002
Wrote...
I found your site while looking for my great-grandmother's birthplace. US records listed LAngton, Lancastershire. I'm wondering if they meant LOngton! Her name was Mary Elizabeth Murray, born August 24,1861, to John & Mary Murray. Hoping to "find" her in your town :-)
Name: Ruth McDonald nee Trueman
E-Mail: ruth.mcdonald@nhmccd.edu
Date: Tue May 14 16:46:36 2002
Wrote...
What a pleasure to find your site. I grew up in Longton, went to Penwortham grammar school. I would love to hear from anyone who knew me or my brother John or perhaps my mother Mary Rigby. Thanks.
Name: Caroline Wickens-Yates
E-Mail: bajagoddess@yahoo.com
Date: Mon May 13 02:26:23 2002
Wrote...
Julian, how are you.....wow.....where has life taken you?? send me an email sometime and let me know what you've been upto for the last 20 years......this year is 20 years since I left....If you ever get to this side of the Atlantic swing by for a cold one.
Name: Peter Cobb
E-Mail:
Date: Sat May 11 07:01:58 2002
Wrote...
ps Junior bowling coaching takes place on Sunday mornings, all juniors and parents welcome. Ladies bowling on Monday afternoons, novices can learn with experienced bowlers. This Saturday cabaret is a star night featuring comedian + vocalist.
Name: Peter Cobb
E-Mail: cobbweb@hotmail.com
Date: Sat May 11 06:44:53 2002
Wrote...
Just a plug for Longton Victory Memorial Sports & Social Club. 2 bowling greens, 14 teams, snooker table, large screen tv, fortnighty cabarets featuring great artists. Located behind the new Redrow developement off School Lane. I belive the bowling club was founded in 1922 does anyone have any historical information or pictures?. Club details need to be added to the Longtononline web site.
Name: Mark Norris
E-Mail: mnorristokyo@hotmail.com
Date: Thu May 9 10:25:49 2002
Wrote...
Julian, The e-mail address is up there; send us a line and let me know how things are going. It is (isn't it?) the 21stC. Would be nice to 'talk' about fast bowling (being s**t scared of your run-up) and the like. Here that Bryn is still in Barcelona and Amanda spreading the word through pen and paper. miss you man. mark
Name: Jean Worthington
E-Mail:
Date: Sat Apr 27 14:34:14 2002
Wrote...
I remember you Julian I think you were the middle boy in the Coombs family I am Tim Worthingtons mum I also remember your parents Hope your keeping well
Name: YOU DONT NEED TO KNOW
E-Mail:
Date: Thu Apr 18 12:12:35 2002
Wrote...
BIG IT UP TO THE LONGTON MASSIVE AIII AND WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO THE BENCH AT THE TOP OF CHAPEL LANE ME AND ME MATES USED TO MEET OUR JULIES THERE WE WANT IT BACK
Name: Julian Coombes
E-Mail: ****@*****.***
Date: Wed Apr 17 19:16:16 2002
Wrote...
LongtonOnLine ... it really must be the 21st century. Hello to any one that remembers me between 1963-86 ish. And an extra hello to Mark Norris who lived round the corner, John Ward how lived across the road and Caroline Wickens-Yates who was also not far away.
Name: andrea bramley and vicky may
E-Mail: andrea_jayne_bramley@hotmail.com
Date: Tue Apr 9 04:58:07 2002
Wrote...
soz for spewing all over the place in summer after a few too many vodkas!!!!!!!
Name: Mal Grosse
E-Mail: malgrosse@aol.com
Date: Sat Mar 30 08:59:34 2002
Wrote...
Are the minutes of the Parish Council meetings for Feb & Mar available ??
Name: Ann Parker
E-Mail: anncp_@hotmail.com
Date: Thu Mar 28 19:40:59 2002
Wrote...
looks alright might have to pop over, from Mick Parker Hello Longton,& New Longton. I used to live there, now in Melbourne. I love the site, it brings back fond memories....not of the weather though!! Ann Parker
Name: SAM BECKET
E-Mail: BECS@HOTMAIL.COM
Date: Mon Mar 25 08:51:38 2002
Wrote...
HELLO BE IN THE VILLAGE FOR EVER
Name: Helen Widdall
E-Mail: karmajujitsu@btinternet.com
Date: Tue Mar 19 13:59:26 2002
Wrote...
HELLO
Name: ozzy (John Hosker)
E-Mail: ozzy@john34.freeserve.co.uk
Date: Sat Mar 16 16:52:24 2002
Wrote...
Hi Andrew and Longton, sorry we missed you on NewYears eve. We (the missus and I)had a great night at The Golden Ball (we both sunk a few)left around 01-45 AM and skated home.LoL. We are looking forward to supping a few with you next time we hit Longton. We are back up that way again in May if all goes to plan. This is where we live now http://www.llantwit-major.net A small town on the S.Wales coast If you are ever down this way call in.
Name: clairey rasburn
E-Mail: *webpage* http://www.clairey.iscute.com
Date: Sat Mar 9 17:01:05 2002
Wrote...
helloo! since i live in longton (behind the brickcroft) i thought i'd say hiya and nice piccys! grr i want that big house down school lane it's gorgeous! and to answer amy's earlier qu aboots the bench well, the scallies and stoopid meanies who are inconsiderate n live in longton decided to graffiti n break it. uugh! i hate ppul like that and i can't believe they did that to the grave yard! i think we should try n stop them as they're wrecking longton!! anyway ye pretty pretty village =) cyas luv n rainbows clairey xxx
Name: Jean Worthington
E-Mail: jean.worthington1@btopenworld.com
Date: Thu Mar 7 10:22:21 2002
Wrote...
I remember the Wards across from the Red Lion in fact I went to school with Ada Ward. what was it in particular you wanted to know regarding the family and where are you now.......
Name: maureen
E-Mail: mnorritt@hotmail.com
Date: Wed Mar 6 17:28:37 2002
Wrote...
Did anyone know THE WARDS who lived in the end little cottage across from THE RED LION PUB.
Name: Michelle
E-Mail:
Date: Sat Mar 2 13:39:25 2002
Wrote...
Not heard anything about TEG for a while - can someone give me an update please?
Name: Guy Flanagan
E-Mail:
Date: Sat Mar 2 10:43:04 2002
Wrote...
Being the squire of longton you can obviously understand how dissapointed i was to see the utter s*** photos that our on this website sort it out please or you will be put in the stocks
Name: Rob
E-Mail: rob_yates@btinternet.com
Date: Thu Feb 28 17:50:14 2002
Wrote...
nice one sis, I guess you're forgiven, or nobody remembers! Say Hi to mum.Love your Bro.Oh, Andrew, keeps you out of trouble eh!
Name: Adam
E-Mail: adamb1947@aolcom
Date: Thu Feb 28 14:17:07 2002
Wrote...
Its nice to see people using the guestbook more often
Name: Carole Chapman ( nee Clarkson )
E-Mail: caz725@aol.com
Date: Wed Feb 27 16:16:41 2002
Wrote...
Love to hear from anyone from Penwortham Priory class of 1978
Name: eric bouwman
E-Mail: ebouwman@chartermi.net
Date: Tue Feb 26 20:53:40 2002
Wrote...
thank you
Name: Janet Whalley (nee Clarkson)
E-Mail: whalley1968@hotmail.com
Date: Tue Feb 26 19:21:59 2002
Wrote...
Does anyone fancy a class of 83' reunion? I'd love to organise it, dont know where to start. Any suggestions Jem?
Name: Janet Whalley (nee Clarkson)
E-Mail: whalley1968@hotmail.com
Date: Tue Feb 26 18:21:16 2002
Wrote...
Anyone from Priory, class of 83'or anyone who went to Longton Primary 1974 onwards? Love to chat to you!
Name: Jem Caunce
E-Mail: jem-janet@supanet.com
Date: Fri Feb 22 14:57:21 2002
Wrote...
I am organising a 21 YEAR REUNION for the CLASS OF 81 (year of leaving) for pupils and teachers from Penwortham Priory High School. Sat 25th May. Tickets in advance to ensure success from me.£10 for a laugh,drink,disco,drink,buffet,drink,laugh, drink and a drink!!! Either look on friendsreunited web site for details or use my email. Perhaps you have children from that year who have moved out of the area, or sister or brothers, or even parents!! Please let them know. Jem Caunce
Name: Jem Caunce
E-Mail: jem-janet@supanet.com
Date: Thu Feb 21 16:18:22 2002
Wrote...
I am organising a 21 YEAR REUNION for the CLASS OF 81 (ie left in 81) for pupils and teachers of Penwortham Priory High School. 25th of May, £10 tickets in advance from myself. Venue Flying Fish at Longton, Disco,bar buffet, bar, laugh, bar etc.Please see web site Friends Reunited for details or contact me on above email. Perhaps your children qualify and have since moved away, or your brothers and sisters, or even your Parents!!
Name: Amanda six
E-Mail: tigers rule
Date: Tue Feb 12 09:15:41 2002
Wrote...
help me find the real wrights on the 1960's on women
Name: Steve Ganner
E-Mail: s.ganner@ntlworld.com
Date: Sat Feb 9 16:56:13 2002
Wrote...
HI to all old or middle aged skool friends from the past who live in Longton or thereabouts, who went to Penwortham Sec. between 1964 and 1969.It's a job remembering you all but special hello's to Andy(Podge), the one who's doing a great job on this site, Paul Russell, Iain Varley, Joe Brennand,John Bennett, Alan Smith, Stewart Fawcett,Ian Blackledge(Ledger),Steve Rawcliffe,Trevor Atkinson,Janet Clough,Susan Hart,Tony from hutton, Geoff Mclure,Thelma,Pete Coxhead,Brian Priestley,Neil Lathom,Pete Chambers. last but not least, Valerie Collett(hope it's spelt right)with whom I went out with for a couple of years and had some great times together.
Name: Ann Bland (nee Riding)
E-Mail: mikebland@ntlworld.com
Date: Thu Feb 7 10:13:45 2002
Wrote...
Just found this interesting site. I was born in Chapel Lane, in December, 1933, the first child of Thomas (Tom) Riding & Elsie Riding. I have a younger sister, Louise and a much younger brother, Tom. I attended Longton Council School from September, 1938 until July, 1945, when I transferred to the Park School in Preston, having passed my Scholarship. I was married in St,Andrews Church in December, 1958, and eventually came South to live, my husband being in the Royal Navy, and posted down here. Sadly, my father died at an early age, in 1961, but mother, who is now 93, lives at Ashwood Court in School Lane, where she has been since it was opened My husband (Mike) and I now live on the Surrey/Hants border, at a place called Ash Vale, near Guildford. We are particularly interested in the history of the village, as we are currently researching our family trees.
Name: Pauline
E-Mail: ladybeer@yahoo.com
Date: Wed Feb 6 20:54:50 2002
Wrote...
Just wanted to say if anyone remembers him my dad is Harold Walton son of Billy which he is proud of should anyone remember or know him get in touch through me and he will get back to you,to come use my comp he would have to stop work and thats a good thing as he works too hard so even just to say hello i am here ok .oh and Andrew i still think you are doing a wonderful job and i hope you said hi to jean from my mum. goodnight all speak soon
Name: Andrew Worthington
E-Mail: andrew@redweb1.com
Date: Wed Jan 30 09:50:36 2002
Wrote...
David.... Good question although I dont know of any. It would appear that the village of Longton got its name from "Long Town" as it straddled either side of the main road
Name: David Longton
E-Mail: dklongton @volcano.net
Date: Tue Jan 29 22:44:14 2002
Wrote...
very interesting site. Are there any Longtons left in Longton?
Name: Franco Cavalcante
E-Mail: wharfaudio@yahoo.com
Date: Sun Jan 27 08:15:58 2002
Wrote...
I've found a really very nice city. hugs to everybody ,from Franco. Brazil (Sao Paulo)
Name: jenny hawarden
E-Mail: jennyhawarden@hotmail.com
Date: Thu Jan 10 11:58:27 2002
Wrote...
Big hugs to Dave and everyone in the Ram, I hope you all had a super Christmas and new year. Hope to see you all soon, have a pint of Golden for me!! love jenny x
Name: jamie
E-Mail: blah@blah.com
Date: Thu Jan 10 05:51:06 2002
Wrote...
Yes I am related to him
Name: fishman
E-Mail: mmmmm....
Date: Mon Jan 7 10:45:35 2002
Wrote...
eeerrrr.... my accounts just been wired a credit to the tune of £1,300.00. with a note saying something about fighting a messy company called t.w.*.t.s. said it was for reimbursements, or something... obviously one has no idea wot this is about so if thewre is any one out there missing some dosh... dont call me iv`e just bought a car!!!
Name: Pauline McClumpha
E-Mail: ladybeer@yahoo.com
Date: Sun Jan 6 21:39:41 2002
Wrote...
I used to live in your sweet little village my parents still do you probably know them Harold and Davina Walton i know they spent a lot of time in Red Lion and my dad knows Spud so remind him will you also what a great site can't wait to show the parents keep up the good work ps i also know you Andrew Worthington but you never would remember me and you were blonde the ha ha (sorry) i am getting old too well get in touch if you wish i am here waiting till then Bye ps remember more people Sadie and john from Ramshead Gary Whiteside cause i loved him at a pointRussell Davis and Paula Davis good mates went to Priory if anyone remembers me for reasons unknown get in touch please ladybeer@yahoo.com see ya soon
Name: John Buckles
E-Mail: johnbuckles@stronans.kent.sch.uk
Date: Sat Jan 5 09:13:17 2002
Wrote...
Just browsing..wonderful to see hoe whilst on missionary work down in the deep south!!
Name: Andy
E-Mail: andyainsworth@aol.com
Date: Tue Dec 25 19:24:58 2001
Wrote...
Have a great christmas and a happy new year..... and email those pictures to the website, us people that no longer live in longton still want to see the pics...Please send them in.....Andy
Name: Caroline Wickens-Yates
E-Mail: bajagoddess@yahoo.com
Date: Tue Dec 25 15:06:33 2001
Wrote...
To anyone that remembers me, a big hello, to anyone I pissed off or hurt by my drunken behaviour, I apologise. I wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a 2002 that is full of love, prosperity and dreams fulfilled. Where are the photos of the beautiful cottages and gardens, the old chestnut trees and the Marsh. Doesn't anyone have a photo of the rope swing by the brook.....the photos of the pram race are hilarious.....what do you people do now you don't dress up in women's clothes and wear make-up on Good Friday?? My mum told me the primary school isn't there anymore....i remember going there on one of my trips back and being astounded at the size of their little toilets.....a blast from the past. On the front page of the site you say this is primarily for the residents of the village....you can take the girl out of the village; but you can't get the village out of the girl!!! Thankyou for being here...it was a lovely surprise to find it.Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Christmas Day 2001
Name: J. Billington
E-Mail:
Date: Thu Dec 13 05:05:10 2001
Wrote...
What's happened to our Christmas Tree I notice Penwortham and Walmer Bridge have one. Surely we pay enough council tax in Longton ! to be able to have one
Name: Mark Norris
E-Mail: ask and it shall be given
Date: Sat Dec 8 04:42:02 2001
Wrote...
John Ward, I recently got e-mail from one of the old footballing on the rec crew. Oh good old times they were.
Name: Richard T Foulkes
E-Mail: rickster45mi@hotmail.com
Date: Sat Dec 8 03:16:38 2001
Wrote...
I'm 56yr old American just found out my grandmother,Sarah Elizabeth Lawton(1875-1941), came from Longton. Thanks for a view into the past and a look at the present. You've got a beautiful village and a great website.
Name: Bryan Burrow
E-Mail: DustyBryan@aol.com
Date: Fri Nov 30 18:35:32 2001
Wrote...
Would like to say Merry Xmas to Jack & Betty Stuart - an old friend from Preston Grammar School days, the R.N., the Forestry Commission, the local golf `laureate',who lives in Longton: also to Tony Pixton from the same era...be grateful if anyone would pass this on.
Name: Dave Preston
E-Mail: dave78@aol.com
Date: Wed Nov 28 05:34:40 2001
Wrote...
Just had a look at the site, great to still be able to see the old country. Keep it up
Name: Danielle Wareing
E-Mail: moi_vs_angel@yahoo.co.uk
Date: Wed Nov 28 01:04:39 2001
Wrote...
I would just like to say hi to everyone i know in longton as i left there to come and live abroad. Thanx Danielle P.S good website
Name: Bob Kilngate
E-Mail: Bobk234@aol.com
Date: Tue Nov 27 17:56:40 2001
Wrote...
Mr Whitehead..surely ..by God.. you are not related to the notorious Ned "Ripper" Wilding hung on Gallows Hill, Penwortham 1821 for repeatingly raping a Shire Horse or the Albert Wilding the Landlord of the Blue Anchor Inn croston who slowly and viscously poisoned his wife and daughter over 3 years till death,hung Preston Gallows 1851?No wonder you all emigrated to California!!!!
Name: Dennis Whitehead
E-Mail: wytedd@shaw.ca
Date: Wed Nov 21 23:19:19 2001
Wrote...
Still looking for my Wilding Ancesters, Mill Lane and the Blue Anchor Inn, all supposed to be in Longton 1820 to 1851
Name: david taylor
E-Mail: davidtaylor0@tinyworld.co.uk
Date: Wed Nov 21 15:38:42 2001
Wrote...
sATISFYING MENTAL IMAGE I MUST SAY!
Name: Bob Kilngate
E-Mail: Bobk234@aol.com
Date: Sun Nov 18 17:58:28 2001
Wrote...
The type your brother Gordon should have in his head to turn him into a gnome money box!!!!!!
Name: david taylor
E-Mail: davidtaylor0@tinyworld.co.uk
Date: Fri Nov 16 19:09:21 2001
Wrote...
what kind of crack is that then?
Name: Bob Kilngate
E-Mail: Bobk234@aol.com
Date: Tue Nov 13 15:09:13 2001
Wrote...
Amy the last time i saw the bench tonight there were at least 8 youths stripping,polishing and generally restoring the bench...all the other kids outside spar had either gone home to study or were doing volunteer work at the library.p.s i am a crack addict
Name: Glen Miller
E-Mail: littlebrown@jug.com
Date: Tue Nov 13 15:02:44 2001
Wrote...
In answer to Martin Sears query i did in fact disappear in a plane crash.I don't remember being in the R.A.F...but i was *** hot on the trombone and at being a band leader.A 1.2 ... A 1234!!!!!
Name: Amy Bennett
E-Mail: none of your beeswax
Date: Tue Nov 13 15:01:13 2001
Wrote...
What has happend to the bench at the top of school lane? oh n leeds united rule
Name: Martin Sears
E-Mail: MWSEARS70@aol.com
Date: Tue Nov 13 13:33:46 2001
Wrote...
Im trying to trace Robert Miller who used to live in Longton in the mid 80's. He went to Penwortham Priory High and joined the RAF in 1985/6. If anyone knows of his whereabouts I'd like to know. Thanks.
Name: Geoff. Evans
E-Mail: evans-glasref@4-mat.net
Date: Fri Nov 9 06:02:33 2001
Wrote...
Representatives of 16 local charities, village organizations and youth groups recently attended a presentation at the 'Black Bull' public house. They each received a cash donation from the organizers of this year's Village Fete. Following last year's cancellation, the organisation of the 2001 Longton Fete was taken over by the South Ribble Lions Club. Lions Club Treasurere, Geoff Evans, commented that 'thanks to the hard work and generosity of everyone involved, we generated a cash surplus of almost £1,300. All of this money is being donated to community organisations - both to thank them for their help with the Fete and to encourage their work within the Longton community.' The Lions have already set 18th. May 2002 for next year's Longton Fete. If you would like to know more - visit the Lions' website on www.southribblelions.org.uk - or ring Geoff on 611072.
Name: Osama Bin Laden
E-Mail: Osama@taliban.af
Date: Mon Nov 5 20:53:48 2001
Wrote...
Nice village - good pubs - friendly people - good hide out.
Name: Richard Sanders
E-Mail: richardbarwise@AOL.com
Date: Sat Nov 3 19:48:37 2001
Wrote...
Lived in Longton from 1967 to 1980's Love the place and some of the people get in touch Spud,Pauline,Ian,Janet and any one else who remembers us. 128 Marsh Lane great parties!!!!
Name: Graham M Riley
E-Mail: rta@rta-solicitors.co.uk
Date: Sun Oct 28 18:22:43 2001
Wrote...
I am the solicitor acting on behalf of V.A.P..T.E.G'S application was refused they have as yet not appealed.They have 6 months from the date of the decision.They may well appeal and i have requested that the Council advice V.A.P AS SOON AS ANY APPEAL IS LODGED.T.E.G might try to wait a while for the dust to settle and then appeal. Funds are therefore still vital for experts re:enviromental issues and planning..Keep sending in your donations and can the treasurer of V.A.P please pay my bill for disbursements which is now coming up to 3months!!!!!!!!!!!
Name: Jean Worthington
E-Mail:
Date: Sat Oct 27 14:20:48 2001
Wrote...
Message below for Mr Bernard Moo9n
Name: Jean Worthington
E-Mail: Jeanworthington1@btopenworld.com
Date: Sat Oct 27 14:17:52 2001
Wrote...
A good idea is for you to write all you know about Longton Riding Club...you should know more than anyone should;nt you? it would make interesting reading
Name: Bernard Moon
E-Mail: bernard@longtonridingclub.com
Date: Mon Oct 15 16:17:58 2001
Wrote...
Very Good no mention of Longton Riding Club That started life Down Bacl lane then various Fields untill A Home a long rein in School Lane Longton till the ground became to small. Then we eventualy moved to a permant home at Ulnes Walton But we have kept the name LONGTON RIDING CLUB.
Name: Hilary Hornby
E-Mail: hilaryhornby@hotmail.com
Date: Fri Oct 5 03:06:52 2001
Wrote...
Lived in Penwortham for most of my life before migrating to Perth, Australia in 1988. Lived in Longton - 117c Liverpool Road (a flat above a newsagency next door to Black Bull) from Sept 74 to July 76. During adolescence went to Longon Youth Club then "graduated" to Ram's Head pub!!
Name: gorgy
E-Mail: www.pzham@madmail.com
Date: Sat Sep 29 04:47:18 2001
Wrote...
just wanna see some pictures taken in classrooms.f ok?
Name: Neville
E-Mail: nfinnamore@totalise.co.uk
Date: Tue Sep 18 14:31:55 2001
Wrote...
Great Website! Great News, but there is a but! TEG have appealed! The form of that appeal is not known, but we will have to get funds together to fight them. VAP meeting held 13th Sept, Donations to Halifax Bank in Longton A/C no D/94555909.
Name: Gill
E-Mail: gillioggi@hotmail.com
Date: Sat Sep 15 11:01:30 2001
Wrote...
Excellent website - just thought i'd share the good news with u all - had a letter from the Council this morning to say the proposed waste site in Longton has been REFUSED. Well Done !
Name: JAYNE BILLINGTON
E-Mail: jayne.billington@bt.com
Date: Wed Sep 5 11:03:46 2001
Wrote...
have just found your website via the parish magazine, and i really enjoyed it. I think i have some old pictures of the pram race, my husband was in it one year.
Name: maureen humphrey[nee brennand]
E-Mail: maureenhumphrey@hotmail.com
Date: Mon Sep 3 10:05:17 2001
Wrote...
I was born in longton in 1954 and moved to howick in 1974[apart from a brief spell in new longton].I lived in school lane.This site is brilliant! I recognised the picture of "podge" straight away!
Name: Donna Manor
E-Mail: djmanor@bellsouth.net
Date: Sun Sep 2 14:53:23 2001
Wrote...
You have a very nice website. I would love to come to England and this gives me a little taste. Jim and Joyce Lyons are wonderful people and part of my extended family. Alan Bateson is an internet friend. Fine, fine folks.
Name: Tony Emmett
E-Mail: tony_emmett@yahoo.com
Date: Fri Aug 31 05:31:24 2001
Wrote...
A fantastic site and it is great being able to show Thais here in Bangkok my home village-absolutely brilliant. How about some pictures of the old pram races-I am trying to explain this to them but they just don't get it! Keep it up
Name: Barbara
E-Mail: barbara@cheekychinchillas.co.uk
Date: Sat Aug 25 14:22:41 2001
Wrote...
Like the 'new' look :) Plenty of information and great pictures.
Name: Steve Cragg
E-Mail: steve34@aol.com
Date: Sat Aug 25 08:23:38 2001
Wrote...
Really liked the new look to the web site
Name: Graham Riley
E-Mail: gmpriley@aol.com
Date: Thu Aug 23 19:10:15 2001
Wrote...
I would like to congratulate Gordon Taylor and his amazing photographs of the village fete.How do you get them so out of focus and blurred?Pinhole camera?
Name: Mark Paterson
E-Mail: golden@ine.com.au
Date: Wed Aug 22 12:53:39 2001
Wrote...
ITS BLOODY HOT HERE SO HAVE A PINT OF BODDYS FOR ME. PNE FC FOR EVER.
Name: Ann Caunce
E-Mail:
Date: Wed Aug 22 02:24:43 2001
Wrote...
V.A.P. will be holding a Charity Auction at The Bowling Club, on 2nd Sept. Terry Slater (Tom Jones) will bepart of the evenings enterainment.It will start at 7.30pm and it is formal dress.Tickets Tel 617570
Name: John Ward
E-Mail: jward1@uci.edu
Date: Mon Aug 20 18:55:26 2001
Wrote...
Greetings from sunny California! Need more people to sign the guestbook. I only recognized three names!! Then again...once you hit forty, the old memory starts to fade. Any St.Oswalds classmates out there?
Name: J Johnson
E-Mail: Nij7267@aol.com
Date: Sun Aug 19 09:17:26 2001
Wrote...
With regard to Teg & L.C.C., they are bound to be getting not only a large grant from the government for have a waste centre in the area, but also will be able to charge Teg high business rates & tax's, so the council are ready to make a lot of money out of it. Only if it happens and they pass it, how long will they keep it, as they have been warned of the side effects and psooibility of ill health etc., so having been warned will face a lot of compensation claims over the years, so would it have been realy worth it, when they will probably be sued for millions. I dont have a great faith in the Council, having a lot of inside info on what they actually waste there money on, in tit for tat with labour v conservative. Lots of money is wasted within the council, so they have to get money from somewhere, never mind anybodys health or well being, they are only in it for themselves.
Name: Bernard Moon
E-Mail: bernard@partyworlduk.com
Date: Sat Aug 18 15:24:41 2001
Wrote...
I just had to put my name here as Anne s Strangeway beet me to it
Name: V.A.P.
E-Mail:
Date: Sat Aug 18 01:31:30 2001
Wrote...
L.C.C. would more than likly get grants for setting up this waste site from the E.E.C.
Name: Iain Kirby
E-Mail: extraspam@aol.com
Date: Thu Aug 16 19:10:43 2001
Wrote...
I just found this web site, I live in America, lived here for 11 years now. I lived in longton growing up my dad still lives there. If anyone remembers me I went to penwortham priory high, send me an email, I don't get back too often and I'd like to chat with people back home.
Name: Andy Holborn
E-Mail: Andy.Holborn@btinternet.com
Date: Sun Aug 12 18:57:53 2001
Wrote...
I hadn't noticed the fact that Sandy Lane is not just TEG's address. This is the url of TEG's website, which gives their address as 2-6 Sandy Lane. Try it. http://www.teg-environmental.com/contact.html
Name: Ann Caunce
E-Mail:
Date: Sun Aug 12 10:29:48 2001
Wrote...
Thankyou to everyone who braved the weather today and came on the march to protest against TEG. We are having a Attic Sale Family Day on 19 August at Walmer Bridge Village Hall at 1.00pm. Donitions for attic sale and cake stall are required.Activites for children.Helpers are needed and greatly appreciated.Contact Pam on 01772 611366
Name: Money! Money! Money!!
E-Mail:
Date: Sat Aug 11 19:36:22 2001
Wrote...
Would Lancashire County Council get grants of any kind if TEG got planing for this site? Our MP did not seem to want to answer this at the meeting on Wednesday.
Name: DOES YOUR BUM GET COLD SAT ON THS FENCE ALL DAY DAVID!!!!!!
E-Mail: David@three_blind_mice!!
Date: Sat Aug 11 19:20:09 2001
Wrote...
I attended the meeting tonight at the Marquee which I thought was excellent! It is a good feeling to know that there are so many involved in the background with so much knowledge and expertise in the field. We really appreciate the time and effort spent by all involved. My husband and I have written our letters of protest. This though AMAZED ME... The Address of TEG is (according to an e-mail from Andy Holborn on this site) exactly the same address as that of the MP David Borrow at 2 Sandy Lane, Leyland. This is also the address of LCC INFORMATION and the office of Welfare Rights - It is very much a Lancashire County Council address, so why would TEG BE BASED THERE? Has Andy Holborn got it wrong or... are TEG and LCC WORKING TOGETHER? Very odd???
Name: Ann Caunce
E-Mail: info@LancashireBedandBreakfast.co.uk
Date: Fri Aug 10 13:56:06 2001
Wrote...
Hi, Please try to get along to the walk on Sunday, Starting from St Oswalds,Chapel Lane 1pm.Please try to bring a placard. Ann
Name: Anne
E-Mail: Astrangeway@aol.com
Date: Thu Aug 9 10:32:03 2001
Wrote...
On behalf of the committee a big thank you to all who turned out to the meeting on Wednesday at St Oswalds. We need to keep the momentum going. There will be a walk to the site leaving St Oswalds at 1.00p.m. Sunday. Please come along and give it your support. Together we stand a chance of beating this awful threat to our villages. Your support is a tremendous encouragement to keep fighting but we need your help. Hope to see all of you on Sunday
Name: Lilian
E-Mail: glad1998@aol.com
Date: Wed Aug 8 18:27:24 2001
Wrote...
I have just checked out the website of TEG ENVIRONMENTAL and was surprised to note that they share the same address (at 2 Sandy Lane, Leyland)as Lancashire County Council Information Office, Welfare Rights etc. and also the same office address as that of David Borrow, MP? Does this mean that TEG is an 'arm' of LCC? Please advise.
Name: andrew
E-Mail: andrew@redweb1.com
Date: Wed Aug 8 15:54:18 2001
Wrote...
Ah... Chris, your as refreshing as ever..... I really do miss you and it's good to know that they let the inmates use computers now.... look forward to seeing you when you get out..
Name: CHRIS LEES
E-Mail: KrGillibrand@aol.com
Date: Wed Aug 8 15:29:43 2001
Wrote...
hello fatty nice to see your new web site.
Name: S. Caunce
E-Mail: Sarah@Browfarm.co.uk
Date: Fri Aug 3 06:18:02 2001
Wrote...
I AM ASKING FOR HELP REGARDING LONGTON FIGHTING AGAINST THE WASTE SITE.COULD ANY MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL WOMENS INSTITUTE OR ANYBODY WHO HAS ANY CHAIRS OR SEATING PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH ANN CAUNCE ON 01772 617570. ALL HELP IS NEEDED.THANKYOU
Name: WALMER BRIDGE WINES
E-Mail: CELIA_RONINSO10
Date: Thu Aug 2 20:35:23 2001
Wrote...
lOVED THE SITE MORE BUSINESSES SHOULD BE AWARE OF IT
Name: Jo Donoghue
E-Mail: Michael.Donoghue@btinternet.com
Date: Thu Aug 2 13:32:27 2001
Wrote...
TEG - In-Vessel Composting Site Just to say a hugh thankyou to everyone who took the time to attend the emergency meeting regarding TEG planned site on Tuesday. Another meeting is arranged for Wednesday evening 8th August at 7.30 on St Oswald's School field in a marque which will seat up to 1,000. please bring your own seat if you wish to sit down. Many apologies to all those who were unable to get into the hall on Tuesday, we had not anticipated such a supportive response at such short notice. Please Please all attend on Wednesday when TEG have been invited and everyone will have their chance to put their own views forward. Many thanks. The Committee
Name: Gordon Munro
E-Mail: gordon40@mail.com
Date: Wed Aug 1 07:34:46 2001
Wrote...
I also attended the meeting last night and was pleased to see such a large turn-out, well done to those who made the effort. As mentioned last night, this potential environmental disaster needs as much support as we can all muster so to all of you out there who can't be bothered or who want to leave it up to others - DON'T - get out there, learn more about this issue, spread the word and help to save our beautiful village and area from these monsters.
Name: Andy Holborn
E-Mail: andy.holborn@btinternet.com
Date: Tue Jul 31 18:16:17 2001
Wrote...
For anyone interested I offer the following links to teg related websites. www.ifi.co.uk/m-49tech.htm www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm199899/cmselect/cmenvtra/150/150me75.htm www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk/pa/cm199900/cmselect/cmenvtra/903/903m22.htm www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk/pa/cm199899/cmregmem/memi10.htm www.teg-environmental.com/ This is the address of the company. TEG ENVIRONMENTAL PLC CRESCENT HOUSE 2-6 SANDY LANE LEYLAND LANCASHIRE PR5 1EB UNITED KINGDOM TEL: +44 (0)1772 422220 FAX: +44 (0)1772 422210 In the Register of MP's interests above you will see that Howard FLIGHT (MP for Arundel and South Downs) had a registerable interest in the shares of teg, (but no longer did by May 2001).
Name: Roger Crighton
E-Mail: rogercrighton@hotmail.com.uk
Date: Tue Jul 31 17:58:58 2001
Wrote...
One of the good things that has come out of tonights TEGmeeting was me locating our village web site. I find it informative and interesting. I personell have lived in Longton for fifty three years, so I have seen many changes. Now this blight called TEG as come to try and spoil are villages with three pollution and hazards THE MESSAGE IS KEEP TEG OUT OF SOUTH RIBBLE.
Name: tip
E-Mail: andrew.s.tipping@andersen.com
Date: Mon Jul 30 16:28:08 2001
Wrote...
oreet lads
Name: Cath
E-Mail: Catlouise@hotmail.com
Date: Sat Jul 21 16:29:03 2001
Wrote...
I live in Penwortham, and i think Longton is a really nice village except when the ducks at the Brickcroft chase you. They do this often.
Name: Bill Davies
E-Mail: bill99@aol.com
Date: Sat Jul 21 09:38:47 2001
Wrote...
Nice to see a village where people are still proud to live.... Well Done
Name: Wallace Gregson
E-Mail: wgregson@sk.sympatico.ca
Date: Sat Jul 14 11:56:31 2001
Wrote...
Just poppedin. My ancestors dating back to the 1500s lived in Longton, so have some interest in the area. all the best Wallace
Name: carole fitzell
E-Mail: jamiefitzell@eminem.cpm
Date: Mon Jul 9 11:00:34 2001
Wrote...
This is Carole Fitzell, Jamies long suffering mother. Jamie regrets saying longton is rubbish and now would like to work for the community promoting longton especially the brick croft and the bench at the top of chapel lane
Name: Andrew
E-Mail: webmaster@longtononline.co.uk
Date: Mon Jul 9 07:45:26 2001
Wrote...
Many thanks to David (no relation to gordon) taylor for his submissions to the handy hints section..... very funny... which is something you could never accuse Gordon of being....
Name: David Taylor
E-Mail: norelationtogordon.com
Date: Mon Jul 9 07:31:35 2001
Wrote...
This being a Longton site and all, should the advice not be "Avoid drink driving by simply catching first bus of day home after you leave the pub (approx 7.20am)" or was the advice more generic in nature? Remember talking to a Longton landlord around the time all day opening, 11am-11pm came in round about 80's or 90's (can't remember because I thought it impolite not to avail myself of new law). When I asked him what he thought of new laws his reply was " I don't care what they say, I'm not cutting my hours down for anyone" This is true and he meant it. Answers on a postcard please. David Taylor (no relation to gordon taylor)
Name: DAVE (JEM) RONSON
E-Mail: dkcm.ronson@xtra.co.nz
Date: Tue Jul 3 23:01:43 2001
Wrote...
I remember Doreen Birch walking her dog, Rebel. The lads used to think "Which one's the real Rebel?"
Name: Doreen Birch
E-Mail: ironworks@btinternet.com
Date: Tue Jul 3 09:29:03 2001
Wrote...
Hello everybody from the 1960's love to hear from you, remember Andrew Worthington (PODGE)pest!. !!!!!Anybody remember me!!!!!!
Name: david taylor
E-Mail: davidtaylor0@tinyworld.co.uk
Date: Sun Jul 1 20:07:24 2001
Wrote...
interesting site those photos of the fete were really something! not sure what but something nonetheless.
Name: Ken Wright
E-Mail: ironworks@btinternet.com
Date: Sun Jun 24 20:07:33 2001
Wrote...
good to see there are other Wright's in the guestbook.
Name: Sharon Campbell
E-Mail: Babidahl58@aol.com
Date: Wed Jun 20 20:53:30 2001
Wrote...
I have enjoyed the site very much
Name: Keith A.Johnson
E-Mail: keithj150fsnet.com
Date: Sun Jun 17 09:10:08 2001
Wrote...
Excellent web site. Very impressive local history.
Name: Keith A. Johnson
E-Mail: keithj150@fsnet.com
Date: Sun Jun 17 09:07:23 2001
Wrote...
Excellent web site Great history section.Keep up the good work.
Name: Keith A. Johnson
E-Mail: keithj150@fsnet.com
Date: Sun Jun 17 09:06:26 2001
Wrote...
Excellent web site Great history section.Keep up the good work.
Name: Nora French
E-Mail: Britgirl65@aol.com
Date: Wed May 23 20:04:14 2001
Wrote...
I lived most of my younger days in New Longton. I was married in St.Andrews Church 12/7/58. My husband and I reside in the USA and have done so for the past 37 years. I had many friends in the Longton and Walmer Bridge area, so , if any of you see this, it would be great to hear from you! (formerly Widdall)
Name: Steve Thompson
E-Mail: stevethom29@aol.com
Date: Mon May 21 13:48:31 2001
Wrote...
Nice site. Nice Village
Name: Jill & Roger Parker
E-Mail: jrparker@btinternet.com
Date: Thu May 10 04:02:46 2001
Wrote...
Good to see local enterprise - well done!
Name: liz
E-Mail: Liz.McGregor@airtours.co.uk
Date: Sun May 6 12:20:06 2001
Wrote...
does anybody know a gary macmartin who i believe lives in or around longton .he is also a member of the lancashire constabulary.i have lost his telephone number.my mobile is 07799148318
Name: Ron & Diane Strickland
E-Mail: ron.strickland@virgin.net
Date: Sat May 5 08:49:03 2001
Wrote...
Good site. However, the message from Peter Robinson was a bit sneaky as he plays in Spirit of St. Brendan. Fancy using this site as a means of free advertising, tut tut.
Name: Liz Nichols
E-Mail: liznichols @freenet.de
Date: Fri May 4 03:22:09 2001
Wrote...
Although I was raised in Little Hoole I was baptised and Confirmed at St Andrews. It is nice to see pictures of the village as it brings back fond memories of home, as I now reside in Munich.
Name: Clive Hodgson
E-Mail: clive.hodgson@btinternet.com
Date: Tue May 1 16:19:16 2001
Wrote...
I am researching the Wilkins family of Longton. In particular trying to establish maiden name of Thomas Wilkins wife who was called Ellen. I believe Ellen was born c1776 and died 25 May 1850. They had the following children: Margaret, William, John, Thomas, Christiana, Richard, Henry and Alice from 1805 to 1820. I have tried to find details of the marriage around 1804 without success. Any information would be welcome.
Name: Joan Cameron
E-Mail: n.cameron1@ntlworld.com
Date: Sun Apr 29 10:10:37 2001
Wrote...
I'm looking for some photographs of the old Railway Bridge next to Bentley Park. If anyone could help me in my search I would be most grateful. (:
Name: Jillian
E-Mail: mogrig@yahoo.com
Date: Fri Apr 27 20:25:52 2001
Wrote...
Thanks Andrew for giving me the opportunity to see a little of 'home' country. I do love the black and white prints. Nice to have met you in chat.
Name: Ozzy (J. Hosker )
E-Mail: ozzy@john34.freeserve.co.uk
Date: Fri Apr 27 18:04:34 2001
Wrote...
Just found the site sent by an old friend. I moved away 20+ years ago, haven't been back more than a dozen times since. Doesn't look like much has changed since then.
Name: Andrew Worthington
E-Mail: andrew@redweb1.com
Date: Thu Apr 26 08:00:11 2001
Wrote...
Sorry to inform you that whilst I have never advocated censorship in any way... I have had to remove some of the comments from the guestbook... they where puerile and did not reflect in any way the purpose of this guestbook
Name: Graham M Riley
E-Mail: gmpriley@aol.com
Date: Thu Apr 26 05:54:26 2001
Wrote...
Andrew,why don't you have a for sale page and goods wanted like they have at Booths?and outside the Post Office?
Name: CAROLE KERR
E-Mail:
Date: Sat Apr 14 17:45:49 2001
Wrote...
INTERESTING AND HUMOROUS KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK LOGGED ON BY CHANCE GLAD I DID ESPECIALLY ENJOYED THE STORY OF THE 1935 A BIT BEFORE MY TIME
Name: Jenny Berrill
E-Mail: jenny@berrill.co.uk
Date: Thu Apr 5 17:32:47 2001
Wrote...
Amy Bennett should be too busy with her science homework to be sending silly messages about boyz.
Name: DAVE RONSON (JEM)
E-Mail: dkcm.ronson@xtra.co.nz
Date: Sat Mar 31 22:52:58 2001
Wrote...
A phrase to add to Spud's gems. A mate of mine was a plumber. When he was an apprentice, he hated unblocking toilets, but his boss told him "Tha doesn't bother about it lad, it's nobbut cheawed bread."
Name: DAVE RONSON (JEM)
E-Mail: dkcm.ronson@xtra.co.nz
Date: Wed Mar 28 17:05:54 2001
Wrote...
Hi to my old friends in Longton. I was last over there 3 years ago. Couple of questions: 1) Have the Worthingtons got a new pub? 2) Is Jamie Fitzell related to me old mate, Henry Fitzell?
Name: Amy Bennett
E-Mail:
Date: Sun Mar 25 13:55:20 2001
Wrote...
I would like 2 say hiya 2 every1 i know in longton. N say that i love u all especially me bezzie Kat. I am also gonna say that longton tennis club rocks if n e fit lads want to join they r more than welcome!! He He He
Name: Sam Neal
E-Mail: omk_sidewinder@hotmail.com
Date: Sun Mar 25 13:46:11 2001
Wrote...
HEY! Nice site you people have got here. I may think about visiting soon, the village looks really nice. I know Amy Bennett who lives on Bently Park Road. You must give her a medal for promoting your village!
Name: JohnWright
E-Mail: Wright.john@btinternet.com
Date: Tue Mar 20 16:20:49 2001
Wrote...
Pete I saw your request for info on the old longton Wrights etc. on the bullitin board I was showing it to my father Jack ( who to my surprise knew all the likely lads in the picture) son of Jack & Mona his comments were:- {accent on} Nathen Pete, What can I tell you about't Wrights. I grew up on t marsh opposite t fish int 30's. (He 's no email hissen as he's too owd tha knos ). { accent off} Regards John Wright ( moved out to heskin ) ( Father lives down south now) Wright.john@btinternet.com
Name: mark norris
E-Mail:
Date: Sat Mar 17 04:31:57 2001
Wrote...
Thanks from Tokyo! As a longtonian it is great to feel so nostalgic.
Name: Steve Clark
E-Mail: steclark@ozemail.com.au
Date: Thu Mar 15 21:55:52 2001
Wrote...
Does anyone know a Clive Hardman? His family have a farm in Longton. I used to work with him at The Lancashire Evening Post. I moved to Australia 11 years ago and have lost contact. Last saw him about 3 years ago when I went for a trip back to England. He was always in the Red Lion (sometimes working in there). Then he got his own milk round. If anyone reads this and knows him, can you please give him my email address (above). It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! P.S. Great Site
Name: Doug Bamford
E-Mail: jodo4230@aol.com
Date: Thu Mar 8 22:26:59 2001
Wrote...
Sorry to see the Worthingtons leave the Red Lion. As a former Longtonian I read with interest the Council minutes. Doug Bamford Orillia Canada
Name: Graham M Riley
E-Mail: gmpriley@aol.com
Date: Mon Mar 5 19:07:53 2001
Wrote...
So where do we drink now?Anybody any ideas?
Name: Helen Collins nee Millican
E-Mail: Helencollins@lineone.net
Date: Tue Feb 27 17:24:36 2001
Wrote...
Good to be able to check up on my home village from the city of Bristol! Great site. Lovely to see old infants' school.
Name: Pete Wilkinson
E-Mail: PGWilko@aol.com
Date: Wed Jan 31 10:08:39 2001
Wrote...
Would like to hear from anybody about:- Blacketts, Wrights, Holts or Ridings. i.e. Photos,anecdotes,letters etc. P.S. Love the site!
Name: Sheila Whittle
E-Mail: Kjwhittle@tesco.net
Date: Sat Jan 20 15:31:57 2001
Wrote...
Very interesting. Learning all the time about the place from which my family originated.
Name: Hilary Salisbury
E-Mail: jhilarysalisbury@hotmail.com
Date: Thu Jan 18 15:59:36 2001
Wrote...
Hello from Nova Scotia - nice to visit from the comfort of my chair! Great to visit St. Andrews and school lane.
Name: Ellone
E-Mail: quistis_1987@hotmail.com
Date: Fri Dec 29 16:08:38 2000
Wrote...
I agree with Jamie on this one... I'd have more fun being tied to a fence-post in the same room as Victoria Beckham, while her words fall on my tender ears like drops of water pounding my contorted forehead... I'm messing. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all. :-)
Name: Alan Wood
E-Mail: alanwindows@aol.com
Date: Thu Dec 28 15:04:38 2000
Wrote...
Intresting
Name: Billy Thompson
E-Mail: bthom125@aol.com
Date: Tue Dec 19 13:24:43 2000
Wrote...
Merry Christmas to everyone
Name: jamie "da charves" fitzell .i.e.
E-Mail: jamiefitzell@eminem.com
Date: Thu Dec 7 12:18:23 2000
Wrote...
no offence right but longton is tottally rubbish i`d find more fun in a field the other side of london
Name: Dave Johnson
E-Mail: davej23@fsnet.com
Date: Wed Dec 6 13:56:30 2000
Wrote...
Yeah I agree, I believe the Red Lion now has live music on every Friday and Saturday
Name: peter robinson
E-Mail: pmprobinson@aol.com
Date: Tue Dec 5 16:25:17 2000
Wrote...
a brilliant website! longton is famous for many things including a live music scene. dont forget the original local irish band the Spirit of Saint Brendan! Merry Christmas to all, even Walmer Bridge, and best wishes for 2001.
Name: Charlotte Wood
E-Mail:
Date: Mon Dec 4 15:37:51 2000
Wrote...
I would like to say that the website has helped me a lot with my school project about the history of Longton it has given lots of puctures and information.
Name: Gordon Munro
E-Mail: gordon40@mail.com
Date: Sun Nov 26 14:33:25 2000
Wrote...
It is nice to see the village with it's own web site. The pictures and history do the village proud. I agree with the comments from Graham Riley, it's time the speed freaks and taxi's were made to slow down. The parish council minutes were interesting. Keep up the good work
Name: TOMBALL
E-Mail: THOMAS.BALL@BTINTERNET.COM
Date: Sun Nov 26 12:50:05 2000
Wrote...
THE CLOCK IS THE BEST THING ON HERE
Name: Roger T Farrington
E-Mail: ROGER@rtf313.freeserve.co.uk
Date: Fri Nov 24 14:22:40 2000
Wrote...
Don't forget to include reference to New Longton ...!
Name: Phil the Geetar
E-Mail: phil walmsley@AOL.com
Date: Thu Nov 23 16:09:40 2000
Wrote...
wellll....Ah woke up this mourning?
Name: Graham M Riley
E-Mail: gmpriley@aol.com
Date: Tue Nov 21 17:16:38 2000
Wrote...
Very informative site.I never knew that so many businesses exhisted in Longton.I must admit it is the first time i have ever bothered to read Parish Council minutes , but found them very interesting and good to see action being taken where appropriate.How about more Police in Longton and a speed camera by the blind bend of the Golden Ball L'pool Road
Name: Bill Smith
E-Mail: billy1285_AT_aol_DoT_com
Date: Fri Nov 10 14:41:19 2000
Wrote...
Enjoyed the website will watch it grow with interest