My dad was born in Queen Street in 1915 and part of it is now the location of Marks & Spencer. My uncle told of a story that in the 1920's a bull got loose from a nearby abbatoir, and people took refuge in the adjoining alleys. Only the bull charged through a back entry and sent the occupants flying! EC Robson's Flour Mill stood there and according to uncle itwas the highest building of its day in Sunderland

Hi All, Thanks to a suggestion from Tim I contacted the Sunderland Registrars Office and asked them to confirm the address on the certificate. Drum Roll Please... It is Farrington Hall. If anyone has any more information on this one I would appreciate it. I already have the location and that it has now been replaced by council housing thanks to Stan. Lesson learnt - always go back to the original! Thanks again to everyone's help Regards Gabrielle --------------------------------- ALL-NEW Yahoo! Messenger - all new features - even more fun!

In a message dated 04/12/2004 22:36:08 GMT Standard Time, davtree@bigpond.com writes: The Pictures in Print site is amazing, do you have addresses for any other gems like this? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi David, Try these; Sunderland Listed Buildings http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/pages/ListedBuildings/lbmap.asp Images of England http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/ Gibby Negatives http://flambard.dur.ac.uk:6336/dynaweb/handlist/pho/gibbyneg/ Edis Negatives http://flambard.dur.ac.uk/dynaweb/handlist/pho/edisneg/@Generic__BookView NE Structural Images http://sine.ncl.ac.uk/introduction.asp Regards Stan Mapstone www.mapstone.org

In a message dated 05/12/2004 05:18:33 GMT Standard Time, groupsgabbie@yahoo.co.uk writes: It is Farrington Hall. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Gabrielle Thanks for letting me know Regards Stan Mapstone www.mapstone.org

In a message dated 05/12/2004 07:45:55 GMT Standard Time, lloydsus@alphalink.com.au writes: Would anyone know the name of the street that replaced Queens Street in 1860's please as I can't find it on recent maps. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> There are two Queen Streets, one off High Street East, known as Queen Street East and one off High Street West. Queen Street East is still shown between Queen Arras Lane and Walton Lane, on the modern map. Part of the Queen Street off High Street West is still shown off St. Mary's Way West of Cumberland Street. See http://tinyurl.com/5truj Regards Stan Mapstone www.mapstone.org

Hello All Does anybody have the following in there tree Mary Ann Robson (born Norton 1831), Married Thomas Thompson Kent( born Sunderland 1830,) in 1855 the family moved to the Chatham area of Kent in 1856 . Maybe someone can help. Regards Allan Robson

Thanks Stan....... edward Limpsfield, Surrey Using Norton SystemWorks

Exhibition Terrace was in Ayre's Quay just north of the Gas Works. Regards Stan Mapstone www.mapstone.org

There is another street map of about 1851 at http://aesica.dur.ac.uk/pip/singlezoom.asp?img=p2650&ref1=2415 Regards Stan Mapstone www.mapstone.org

Can anyone help with this location please from the 19thC? TIA edward Limpsfield, Surrey Using Norton SystemWorks

In a message dated 04/12/2004 05:32:28 GMT Standard Time, clocksbc@shaw.ca writes: Could anyone tell me the approx location of Castle Street in Bishopwearmouth. The Marriage Certificate (dated Dec 7 1850) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. There is a street map of Sunderland in 1851 at http://aesica.dur.ac.uk/pip/singlezoom.asp?img=p2381&ref1=2252 Regards Stan Mapstone www.mapstone.org

Castle Street is off High Street West and ran down the East side of Vaux Brewery, it was just before the junction of Gill Bridge Avenue and Crowtree Road. Go to http://tinyurl.com/6kfw5 and you will see it marked just below Gill Road. Regards Stan Mapstone www.mapstone.org

Keith, Castle Street is a very short street off St Mary's Way by the Wearmouth Bridge. I have sent you a map directly. Richard

Could anyone tell me the approx location of Castle Street in Bishopwearmouth. The Marriage Certificate (dated Dec 7 1850) of my GGGrandparents in the Parish Church (St. Michaels?) shows they resided in Castle Street. George Smale aged 21 married Ellen Pevlar (this could be Peveler) also 21. His father is shown as Adam Smale -a timber merchant and Ellen's as John - a Fireman. I have not been able to find any records of Adam Or John - this may be due to a phonetic spelling of the surname by the Curate. I would appreciate any help on the location of Castle Street or ideas on finding Adam and John. Western Canada is a bit to far from Sunderland- although I must admit to having undying support for the Red and Whites. (when and how did they become the Black Cats?) Keith Errington

Gaby, If you have doubts about any difference between the original certificate and the GRO issue certificate that you have, it could be worth your while contacting the Sunderland registrars at http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/public/editable/life-episodes/bdm/ccs09b-d-m.asp to see if they can issue you with a "real" copy of the original (as opposed to a transcription copy), complete with the participants' "real" signatures. They responded positively and very quickly to an email from me regarding a GRO mistranscription a few months ago. They may perhaps be able to confirm whether the original shows Herrington or Farrington without you having to buy another certificate, if you wish to save a few quid. HTH Tim S. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gabbie T" <groupsgabbie@yahoo.co.uk> To: <ENG-DUR-SUNDERLAND-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, December 03, 2004 1:59 PM Subject: [genealogy] [SUNDERLAND] The Herringtons - with another question and Thanks <snipped> > I have a feeling that it must be Herrington rather than Farrington Stan, because the H on the certificate is so clear but as I stated this is a GRO issue certificate so the original may look differently. I could presume that as they were married in a registry office that the clerk may not have been familiar with the Hall and wrote it as he heard it. <remainder snipped>

Jan - I have had a look in the list in "Herrington and its folk" and I could not see any reference to John Hobson. Alan Vickers

Thanks Tim for that suggestion I have just sent them off an email. <snip> it could be worth your while contacting the Sunderland registrars at http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/public/editable/life-episodes/bdm/ccs09b-d-m.asp --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced search. Learn more.

WOW - Thank you everyone for all your amazing information. To get -locations -uses -owner -book reference etc was a boon! I am in Australia so I will see if The Australian Society of Genealogist has copies of any of the books you all mentioned. I have a feeling that it must be Herrington rather than Farrington Stan, because the H on the certificate is so clear but as I stated this is a GRO issue certificate so the original may look differently. I could presume that as they were married in a registry office that the clerk may not have been familiar with the Hall and wrote it as he heard it. I have printed all the information out and may get back to some of you off list for further information. I am so very glad my first posting was so successful and may of helped other people! Does anyone have any idea regarding Hannah's movement as posted in the original question - would it be likely she moved from Kelloe to Low, Rawgreen , Hexham back to Silksworth or are the distances too unfeasible? Thanks again! Gabrielle Sydney Australia --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? The all-new My Yahoo! – Get yours free!

Does Herrington Hearth REcords have any Hobson or Hays registered? Looking for father of John Hobson who married Mrgaret Hay 1798. John was a native Herrigton or Fatfield Thanks Jan -----Original Message----- From: ENG-DUR-SUNDERLAND-D-request@rootsweb.com [mailto:ENG-DUR-SUNDERLAND-D-request@rootsweb.com] Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2004 9:00 PM To: ENG-DUR-SUNDERLAND-D@rootsweb.com Subject: ENG-DUR-SUNDERLAND-D Digest V04 #220

I am again relying on "Herrington and its folk" and a quick glance through this has not produced any reference to William Punshon other than under "East Herrington" where there is reference to a list of hearths for 1674 in which there are 20 hearths for East Herrington, one of which belongs to William Punshon. When dealing with the ancient village and the Manor House Douglas Smith mentions the name "Punshion". Alan Vickers.