In a message dated 12/02/2004 09:43:16 GMT Standard Time, alan-vickers@lineone.net writes: > The entry in the book "Buildings and Beliefs by Tom Corfe and Geoffrey > Milburn, published by Wearside Historic Churches Group in 1984, Hi Alan, is this book still available? Regards Stan Mapstone

In a message dated 11/02/2004 21:34:22 GMT Standard Time, mmellor@free.net.nz writes: > Bridge Road-Scotch Church Presbyterian and North Bridge Presbyterian > Church in Monkwearmouth on 18 Nov 1832 In 1826 the Church was called the Scotch Church, the 1826 map does not shows a name for the road, it was probably called Bridge Road after the building of the bridge, and then officially called North Bridge Street. Later the church was called the North Bridge Street Presbyterian Church. Regards Stan Mapstone

Anyone with ancesters in Pallion, should get hold of the book Pallion 1874-1954 by the once vicar of St Lukes, CHG Hopkins. He describes the survey done of the district by the first incumbent Johnson Baily. Sadly the original document seems to be missing, it certainly is not in the local archives or with the present incumbent. Baily lists various families and where they live. Eg "1 Napier Street, old man lame with rheumatism. Annie youngest daughter, subject to epilectic fits - keeps school" 38 Upper Coach House -Ritson- elderly woman, Roman Catholic, insane and so on. Avril Steward PS I lived at Kimberley Street 1947-1955

Could I add that St Luke's Road, has changed location over the years!! In 1901, what is now Neville Road, was called St Luke's Road. I'm unsure if there are any other road names that have changed. edward Limpsfield, Surrey Using Norton SystemWorks

This is my first post to the list and my main interest at the moment is the Brown family of Southwick. The earliest info I have is from the 1881 census - George (b 1811 Southwick) and Margaret (b 1811 Southwick) (surname unknown), living at 3 Wear Street, Southwick. Douglas Queanbeyan, Australia

Dear Listers, I am hoping that someone can help me locate the following streets, all in Sunderland, possibly Bishopwearmouth area: Hazeldene Terrace Martin Terrace St.Lukes Road T.I.A. Marian

Hello, list, I am still making decent headway with my research regarding the above family. Here are the birth details of Robert Grieve Davison. Robert Grieve Davison was born on the 8th April, 1839 at Lawrence Street, Bishopwearmouth south, CO. Durham. His father was shown as William Davison a Charter Mariner. His mother was shown as Ann Davison formerly Grieve. The informant to the birth was the mother. The birth was registered on the 19th April, 1839. The registration district was Bishopwearmouth south in the County of Durham. Is there anyone who has access to the 1841 census for this area? If so, would you be kind enough to see if this family is still listed at Lawrence Street and forward me the full details as shown. T I A Ron Hamilton, Cheshire.

In a message dated 11/02/2004 09:31:41 GMT Standard Time, mjgrimshaw@onetel.net.uk writes: > I am hoping that someone can help me locate the following streets, all in > Sunderland, possibly Bishopwearmouth area: > If you use http://www.streetmap.co.uk/ and put in Pallion for a street name, select Pallion Road Sunderland. the map you get will show St. Luke's Terrace- Pallion Road. On the west side are marked Mafek. Kimb. St. and Hazl T. (Hazeldene Terrace). Martin Terrace is on St. Luke's Terrace and Pallion Road between Mafeking and Hazeldene. St Luke's Road is opposite Neville Road at the top of the map. Regards Stan Mapstone

Thanks for all the suggestions everyone. I'll look into those. Lesley

Hi All Re Billiard rooms there used to be one opposite the library in Villete Road in the 1930/40 but i do not know how far it went back, hope this is of some help. Regards Allan 08/02/04 11:34am

Some time ago I posted a query concerning a Phillips/Fowler family of Durham but, unfortunately, I have made no progress with them since. There seems to have been a lot of Durham posting activity recently, particularly in reference to Sunderland, so I wonder whether it might now be an appropriate time to repeat my message in the hope that somebody might see a connection. I'll give it a go. ========================= Repeat of posting 24 Nov 2002. I recently found that one of my g.uncles left his original home in Hampshire and settled in Durham. In 1887 (in Havant) he married Margaret Fowler (b.Sunderland) and the 1901 census shows them to be living at 50 John Street, Southwick Parish, Sunderland. The family at that time comprised Francis J. Phillips, Head, age 37, occ.Seaman/Machine Minder Engine Works, b. Havant, Hants., his wife Margaret, age 36, b.Sunderland, and four (Phillips) children - Harry H. age 11 b.Sunderland, Amelia M. age 9 b.Sunderland, Mary S. age 7 b.Hylton (?) and Cristopher F. age 3 b.Hylton (?). A number of the male members of the Sussex/Hampshire Phillips family were mariners, which I suppose is how Francis J. originally came to be in Sunderland. One of his brothers, Edward Andrew (my grandfather) settled in Bridlington in a similar way. I would be pleased to hear from anyone who might be related to this Sunderland family or have any knowledge of any of them. I will, of course, be happy to respond with such other details I have that might be of interest. ========================= I f anyone can tell me anything about any of these people I shall be very grateful. Peter Phillips (Perth, Western Australia) pphilli@tpg.com.au - Researching: WELLS, PEACE, BEAL, WHITE (WRY); CLARK, HAWKINS, PHILLIPS (ERY/NRY/DUR); PHILLIPS, WEST, ANSELL (SSX/HAM); LUFF, GREER (SOM); LUNDQVIST, BARFOD, JESSEN, GEDALIA, SCHOU (DNK); NIELSEN (DNK, CHILE & USA). .

John William Lincoln born 4 Jan 1922 to John William Lincoln and Elizabeth Jane Lincoln, formerly Doran; address 36, Burleigh Street, Sunderland Died 15 Apr 1992 in Sunderland District General Hospital; cause of death Misadventure; address 2, Winifred Terrace, Hendon, Sunderland. I would appreciate any help you are prepared to give. I have looked for a marriage record for John William Lincoln between the years of 1945 and 1950, which is when I believe he would have married but have come up with nothing. My wife is keen to learn if he had any children and if they still survive. Thank you. Colin

Hi Stan Have read the books and got a couple of photos of my lines homes but it is the other end of Millum Terrace towards the North Dock I am interested in Regards George

Hi Lesley There was a billiard hall in Roker Avenue just a little way down from the pub called The Fort---think it was called Sloanes No doubt there will have been other halls in Sunderland Regards George

Has any one on the list any idea of how I could find out where a "Billiard Marker" may have worked in Bishopwearmouth at the turn of 19/20th centuries please? Were there any well known billiard halls, for example? Family memoirs say John Locke, the person in question, worked in a Gentleman's Club . That may have been a fabrication but were there any well known ones in the area I wonder. He lived at Tatham Street, then Murton Street and finally at Grange Crescent. Any ideas gratefully received. Cheers Lesley Email: Lesley@forrest1.demon.co.uk Fax: UK: 08700 517479 International: +448700517479 -------------------------------------------------

Hi Stan The old street sign for North Zetland Street is still there at the Roker Avenue end Most of my studies are around that area Dame Dorothy Street, Millum Terrace etc.Wish now that I had taken some photographs of the area before the demolition squads moved in Regards George

In a message dated 07/02/2004 12:24:18 GMT Standard Time, lesley@forrest1.demon.co.uk writes: > at the turn of 19/20th centuries > Were there any well known billiard halls, for example? > In Kelly's 1902 Directory there are none listed for Sunderland, although there are Billiard Saloons in West Hartlepool, South Shields, Hebburn and Stockton. In the 1910 Directory two are listed for Sunderland; The Billiard Saloon, 53 North Bridge Street. The Central Recreation Rooms, 51 West Sunniside. Regards Stan Mapstone

In a message dated 07/02/2004 12:24:18 GMT Standard Time, lesley@forrest1.demon.co.uk writes: > Family memoirs say John Locke, the person in question, worked in a > Gentleman's Club . Hi Lesley, The Sunderland & North Durham Liberal Club, which opened in 1900 in Fawcett Street, had Billiard Rooms, before this The Liberal Club was in the old Athenaeum on the same site. There was the Junior Liberal Club in Waterloo Place, the County Constitutional Club (1890) in John Street, and the private Sunderland Club at 30-31 Fawcett Street. There don't appear to have been any billiard halls. Regards Stan Mapstone

In a message dated 07/02/2004 11:51:21 GMT Standard Time, margaret.gardiner3@btopenworld.com writes: > Wish now that I had taken some photographs of the area before the > demolition squads moved in > Hi George, if you have not got it, there is a photograph in 'More Monkwearmouth Memories' Book No. 4, showing the demolition of houses in Zetland Street. In Book No. 3 there is a photograph of the 'Marquis of Lorne' pub at the corner of Zetland Street and Millum Terrace. Regards Stan Mapstone

In a message dated 06/02/2004 23:59:27 GMT Standard Time, margaret.gardiner3@btopenworld.com writes: > Zetland Street was between Dame Dorothy Street and Millum > Terrace Hi George, On the 1895 Ordnance Survey Map, Zetland Street ran from Roker Avenue to Millum Terrace, and what remains today is the part from Roker Avenue to Dame Dorothy Street. On the current street map it is not marked as 'North' Zetland Street. As you say houses in Zetland Street were demolished to make way for steel stockyards for J.L. Thompson's shipyard. I should have remembered about the shipyard pattern maker. Regards Stan Mapstone