Hello Adele
I think Alec Plant was a cousin of my Dad's. I have just looked at
your Dogsthorpe website, found it very interesting. My father in law,
Victor Weston, lived in Newark Avenue for 64 years ( he passed away 3
years ago aged 91). He used to tell us stories of old Dogsthorpe, a
lot of which is mentioned on your website.
Peter ,my husband ,has memories of the old Showground, going through
the fence , also of fields where Dogsthorpe estate is now. You could
also see the Cathedrals of Ely and Peterborough across the fields in a
straight line.
The Sugar beet factory was mentioned on another message. We lived near
there, the smell used to come in to your house, on to the clothes in
the hall. The smell is not missed!
Brenda
--- In peterborough_memories@..., "Adele Gardner"
<adele@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Brenda
>
>
>
> I lived next door to Mr (Alec?) and Mrs Plant in Garton End Road when I
> was growing up. I think I saw a picture of your dad in the paper and
> thought they must be brothers because they looked so alike.
>
>
>
> Adele
>
> www.dogsthorpe.com <http://www.dogsthorpe.com/>
>
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: peterborough_memories@...
> [mailto:peterborough_memories@...] On Behalf Of wesbrencro
> Sent: 25 August 2008 09:59
> To: peterborough_memories@...
> Subject: [peterborough_memories] Re: Peterborough in pictures
>
>
>
> --Hello
> Re Orchard's fish and chip shop, mentioned by Christine. Ted Orchard
> was a school friend of my Dad's ( my Dad was a builder, originally
> from Paston Lane, Stan Plant ). I and Mum still keep in touch with
> Mrs Orchard.
> We lived in Fulbridge road until 1964, then moved out of Peterborough,
> returned in 1968.
> I also remember the Sages Lane foot crossing, we used to go over there
> to watch the trains.
> My aunt had a bungalow at Marholm, we , as children, used to bike to
> Marholm and past there to Helpston, with a picnic, up and down the
> hils we called 'Devil's Dip'. Yes it is a pity the children can't go
> out in the country on their bikes, now. I also remember Sansby's
> butchers, interesting too re Churhfield road history, I had a school
> friend (also Christine in Churchfield Road)
> Brenda
>
> - In peterborough_memories@...
> <mailto:peterborough_memories%40yahoogroups.co.uk> , "Christine
> Chadwick"
> <christine_m_chadwick@> wrote:
> >
> > --- In peterborough_memories@...
> <mailto:peterborough_memories%40yahoogroups.co.uk> , "Gordon Boughton"
> > <quilletman@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi there Christine.Thank you for the information,and you can tell
> > Ron that although I left Peterborough 60 years ago I am still a Posh
> > supporter much to the disbelief of my Devon friends.I well remember
> > going to the London Rd ground with father in those days.My dads name
> > was Tom.I also watched Posh here in Devon at both Plymouth and Torquay
> > in recent years.I did wonder if the "Revels" remember the Butcher's or
> > the Fish shop I mentioned ?Your whole area has changed unbelievably
> > since we were children,we used to walk to the end of M'S avenue,across
> > Lincoln Rd into Sages lane, over the railway (There was a foot
> > crossing then) it was all fields wonderful for kids.During the war
> > there was a small tented group of soldiers with an anti aircraft gun
> > just over the crossing in the field.I remember them giving us tins of
> > Mconikies ?" Like thick beef soup"For home.Speak to you again.Gordon.
> > ----------------------------------------------------------
> > When I lived in Walton in the early 60's, the fish and chip shop was
> > called 'Orchards'. My brother went to school with Ronnie Orchard. The
> > Fish shop was called 'Orchards' for many years under different
> > ownership. It is now revamped under new management -again- but since
> > last year it is owned by Chinese people who do chinese food as well as
> > fish and chips. (I haven't used the chippy for around 20 years -
> > don't like greasy food!). The butcher's was made into a private
> > dwelling house after the last butcher died a few years ago, but
> > previously to that owned by a Mr Sansby, whose daughter has married
> > one of Mr and Mrs Revel's grandsons.
> >
> > I used to walk over the foot crossing (which was mainly used for farm
> > vehicles I think) at Sages Lane in the 60's, with dogs, over to all
> > the fields and foot paths the other side - which is now Bretton. I
> > think that was closed when the line was electrified, the same time as
> > the road crossing was closed in Marholm Road - now a monstrous
> > concrete foot bridge over.
> >
> > I lament the loss of so much nearby countryside - you need a car to
> > find it these days. Until the age of five, I lived in the Marholm
> > village, which is just outside Bretton. Bretton has swallowed up all
> > the countryside in between. I daresay you could remember more than me.
> > Mr and Mrs Revel can remember when my house wasn't there, and fields
> > through to Paston Church (hence 'Churchfield Road').
> >
> > Christine
> >
>
I was born in Dogsthorpe, in Welland Road, and
Mum and Dad moved to Garton End Rd
in about 1964, they are still there. I briefly lived in London Rd before moving back to
Dogsthorpe first Dovecote Close and then Lawn Ave for the last 20 years,
Adele
From:
peterborough_memories@...
[mailto:peterborough_memories@...] On Behalf Of wesbrencro Sent: 25 August 2008 14:59 To:
peterborough_memories@... Subject: [peterborough_memories]
Re: Peterborough
in pictures
Hello Adele
I think Alec Plant was a cousin of my Dad's. I have just looked at
your Dogsthorpe website, found it very interesting. My father in law,
Victor Weston, lived in Newark
Avenue for 64 years ( he passed away 3
years ago aged 91). He used to tell us stories of old Dogsthorpe, a
lot of which is mentioned on your website.
Peter ,my husband ,has memories of the old Showground, going through
the fence , also of fields where Dogsthorpe estate is now. You could
also see the Cathedrals of Ely and Peterborough
across the fields in a
straight line.
The Sugar beet factory was mentioned on another message. We lived near
there, the smell used to come in to your house, on to the clothes in
the hall. The smell is not missed!
Brenda
--- In peterborough_memories@yahoogroups.co.uk,
"Adele Gardner"
<adele@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Brenda
>
>
>
> I lived next door to Mr (Alec?) and Mrs Plant in Garton End Road when I
> was growing up. I think I saw a picture of your dad in the paper and
> thought they must be brothers because they looked so alike.
>
>
>
> Adele
>
> www.dogsthorpe.com <http://www.dogsthorpe.com/>
>
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: peterborough_memories@yahoogroups.co.uk
> [mailto:peterborough_memories@yahoogroups.co.uk]
On Behalf Of wesbrencro
> Sent: 25 August 2008 09:59
> To: peterborough_memories@yahoogroups.co.uk
> Subject: [peterborough_memories] Re: Peterborough in pictures
>
>
>
> --Hello
> Re Orchard's fish and chip shop, mentioned by Christine. Ted Orchard
> was a school friend of my Dad's ( my Dad was a builder, originally
> from Paston Lane,
Stan Plant ). I and Mum still keep in touch with
> Mrs Orchard.
> We lived in Fulbridge road until 1964, then moved out of Peterborough,
> returned in 1968.
> I also remember the Sages
Lane foot crossing, we used to go over there
> to watch the trains.
> My aunt had a bungalow at Marholm, we , as children, used to bike to
> Marholm and past there to Helpston, with a picnic, up and down the
> hils we called 'Devil's Dip'. Yes it is a pity the children can't go
> out in the country on their bikes, now. I also remember Sansby's
> butchers, interesting too re Churhfield road history, I had a school
> friend (also Christine in Churchfield
Road)
> Brenda
>
> - In peterborough_memories@yahoogroups.co.uk
> <mailto:peterborough_memories%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ,
"Christine
> Chadwick"
> <christine_m_chadwick@> wrote:
> >
> > --- In peterborough_memories@yahoogroups.co.uk
> <mailto:peterborough_memories%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ,
"Gordon Boughton"
> > <quilletman@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi there Christine.Thank you for the information,and you
can tell
> > Ron that although I left Peterborough
60 years ago I am still a Posh
> > supporter much to the disbelief of my Devon
friends.I well remember
> > going to the London Rd
ground with father in those days.My dads name
> > was Tom.I also watched Posh here in Devon at both Plymouth and Torquay
> > in recent years.I did wonder if the "Revels" remember the
Butcher's or
> > the Fish shop I mentioned ?Your whole area has changed unbelievably
> > since we were children,we used to walk to the end of M'S
avenue,across
> > Lincoln Rd
into Sages lane, over the railway (There was a foot
> > crossing then) it was all fields wonderful for kids.During the war
> > there was a small tented group of soldiers with an anti aircraft gun
> > just over the crossing in the field.I remember them giving us tins of
> > Mconikies ?" Like thick beef soup"For home.Speak to you
again.Gordon.
> > ----------------------------------------------------------
> > When I lived in Walton in the early 60's, the fish and chip shop was
> > called 'Orchards'. My brother went to school with Ronnie Orchard. The
> > Fish shop was called 'Orchards' for many years under different
> > ownership. It is now revamped under new management -again- but since
> > last year it is owned by Chinese people who do chinese food as well
as
> > fish and chips. (I haven't used the chippy for around 20 years -
> > don't like greasy food!). The butcher's was made into a private
> > dwelling house after the last butcher died a few years ago, but
> > previously to that owned by a Mr Sansby, whose daughter has married
> > one of Mr and Mrs Revel's grandsons.
> >
> > I used to walk over the foot crossing (which was mainly used for farm
> > vehicles I think) at Sages
Lane in the 60's, with dogs, over to all
> > the fields and foot paths the other side - which is now Bretton. I
> > think that was closed when the line was electrified, the same time as
> > the road crossing was closed in Marholm Road - now a monstrous
> > concrete foot bridge over.
> >
> > I lament the loss of so much nearby countryside - you need a car to
> > find it these days. Until the age of five, I lived in the Marholm
> > village, which is just outside Bretton. Bretton has swallowed up all
> > the countryside in between. I daresay you could remember more than
me.
> > Mr and Mrs Revel can remember when my house wasn't there, and fields
> > through to PastonChurch (hence 'Churchfield Road').
> >
> > Christine
> >
>
Glad to see someone named the fish and chip shop for me "Orchards" I remember it well.We would carol sing around Christmas until we collected enough for a bag of chips and some pop ! After consuming them, off we would go again, talk about sing for your supper, taking empty pop bottles back also helped.
Someone named the butchers shop where I was errand boy "Sansby's" When I was there I think the butchers daughter mostly ran the shop 1945 ish.Gordon Boughton.
Subject: [peterborough_memories] Re: Peterborough in pictures
--- In peterborough_memories@yahoogroups.co.uk, "Gordon Boughton" <quilletman@...> wrote: > > Hi there Christine.Thank you for the information,and you can tell Ron that although I left Peterborough 60 years ago I am still a Posh supporter much to the disbelief of my Devon friends.I well remember going to the London Rd ground with father in those days.My dads name was Tom.I also watched Posh here in Devon at both Plymouth and Torquay in recent years.I did wonder if the "Revels" remember the Butcher's or the Fish shop I mentioned ?Your whole area has changed unbelievably since we were children,we used to walk to the end of M'S avenue,across Lincoln Rd into Sages lane, over the railway (There was a foot crossing then) it was all fields wonderful for kids.During the war there was a small tented group of soldiers with an anti aircraft gun just over the crossing in the field.I remember them giving us tins of Mconikies ?" Like thick beef soup"For home.Speak to you again.Gordon. ---------------------------------------------------------- When I lived in Walton in the early 60's, the fish and chip shop was called 'Orchards'. My brother went to school with Ronnie Orchard. The Fish shop was called 'Orchards' for many years under different ownership. It is now revamped under new management -again- but since last year it is owned by Chinese people who do chinese food as well as fish and chips. (I haven't used the chippy for around 20 years - don't like greasy food!). The butcher's was made into a private dwelling house after the last butcher died a few years ago, but previously to that owned by a Mr Sansby, whose daughter has married one of Mr and Mrs Revel's grandsons.
I used to walk over the foot crossing (which was mainly used for farm vehicles I think) at Sages Lane in the 60's, with dogs, over to all the fields and foot paths the other side - which is now Bretton. I think that was closed when the line was electrified, the same time as the road crossing was closed in Marholm Road - now a monstrous concrete foot bridge over.
I lament the loss of so much nearby countryside - you need a car to find it these days. Until the age of five, I lived in the Marholm village, which is just outside Bretton. Bretton has swallowed up all the countryside in between. I daresay you could remember more than me. Mr and Mrs Revel can remember when my house wasn't there, and fields through to Paston Church (hence 'Churchfield Road').
A chap by the name of Chris Porsz sent a rather large collection of photographs taken during the early 1980s recently. I've managed to sort through some of them and created a new page dedicated to the construction of Queensgate.
I just noticed that someone joined up yesterday! Liven us up a bit,
and introduce yourself - I think we've all gone into hibernation for
the winter!
Christine
My name is Maureen Mason, I was born in Walton and went to Walton School. My family on my Mothers side lived in the Walton Werrington area from about 1926 to the present day,as my Mother still lives in the same house she moved into with her parents in 1938. She is very knowledgeable about the area, especially about Headings farm which belonged to Farmer Brown..
--- On Sun, 1/3/09, Christine Chadwick <christine_m_chadwick@...> wrote:
From: Christine Chadwick <christine_m_chadwick@...> Subject: [peterborough_memories] New member To: peterborough_memories@... Date: Sunday, 1 March, 2009, 11:50 AM
I just noticed that someone joined up yesterday! Liven us up a bit, and introduce yourself - I think we've all gone into hibernation for the winter! Christine
My name is Maureen Mason, I was born in Walton and went to Walton School. My family on my Mothers side lived in the Walton Werrington area from about 1926 to the present day,as my Mother still lives in the same house she moved into with her parents in 1938. She is very knowledgeable about the area, especially about Headings farm which belonged to Farmer Brown..
--- On Sun, 1/3/09, Christine Chadwick <christine_m_chadwick@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
From: Christine Chadwick <christine_m_chadwick@yahoo.co.uk> Subject: [peterborough_memories] New member To: peterborough_memories@yahoogroups.co.uk Date: Sunday, 1 March, 2009, 11:50 AM
I just noticed that someone joined up yesterday! Liven us up a bit, and introduce yourself - I think we've all gone into hibernation for the winter! Christine
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Hi I must admit that I now live at Gunthorpe although my mother still lives at Walton and my son lives at Werrington
Maureen
--- On Sun, 1/3/09, Nik & Sadie Williams <nik_sadie@...> wrote:
From: Nik & Sadie Williams <nik_sadie@...> Subject: Re: [peterborough_memories] New member To: peterborough_memories@... Date: Sunday, 1 March, 2009, 6:55 PM

Hi Maureen,
Welcome to the group, I'm also a resident of Walton since about 1993.
My name is Maureen Mason, I was born in Walton and went to Walton School. My family on my Mothers side lived in the Walton Werrington area from about 1926 to the present day,as my Mother still lives in the same house she moved into with her parents in 1938. She is very knowledgeable about the area, especially about Headings farm which belonged to Farmer Brown..
From: Christine Chadwick <christine_m_ chadwick@ yahoo.co. uk> Subject: [peterborough_ memories] New member To: peterborough_ memories@ yahoogroups. co.uk Date: Sunday, 1 March, 2009, 11:50 AM
I just noticed that someone joined up yesterday! Liven us up a bit, and introduce yourself - I think we've all gone into hibernation for the winter! Christine
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Hi I must admit that I now live at Gunthorpe although my mother still lives at Walton and my son lives at Werrington
Maureen
--- On Sun, 1/3/09, Nik & Sadie Williams <nik_sadie@...> wrote:
From: Nik & Sadie Williams <nik_sadie@...> Subject: Re: [peterborough_memories] New member To: peterborough_memories@... Date: Sunday, 1 March, 2009, 6:55 PM

Hi Maureen,
Welcome to the group, I'm also a resident of Walton since about 1993.
My name is Maureen Mason, I was born in Walton and went to Walton School. My family on my Mothers side lived in the Walton Werrington area from about 1926 to the present day,as my Mother still lives in the same house she moved into with her parents in 1938. She is very knowledgeable about the area, especially about Headings farm which belonged to Farmer Brown..
From: Christine Chadwick <christine_m_ chadwick@ yahoo.co. uk> Subject: [peterborough_ memories] New member To: peterborough_ memories@ yahoogroups. co.uk Date: Sunday, 1 March, 2009, 11:50 AM
I just noticed that someone joined up yesterday! Liven us up a bit, and introduce yourself - I think we've all gone into hibernation for the winter! Christine
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Hi folks,
I lived in Ashcroft Gardens from 1952 until 1967 and well remember
the old showground. The site also contained the Peterborough Rugby
Club whose entrance stood not far from where Ashcroft Garden met
Eastfield Road. It had, what seemed to a youngster, huge white stone
pillars that, I think, the gates hung on.
During the agricultural Show, which as far as I can remember, was one
of the few events to take place there once a year, we could hear the
music quite clearly from where we lived. On the last day of the show
you could sometimes get into the showground for free later on in the
afternoon and could sometimes get some of the surplus flowers for
free.
The showgound, as with the Orton one, had a speedway track and my
cousin used to ride there, I think on the last day of the Show.
The garage at the top of Ashcort Gardens belonged to a man called
Ollidge I think and my uncle bought a car from him and I bought my
second car, a large pale blue Standard Vanguard phase 1 there also.
Tony (Maureen's other half)
--- In peterborough_memories@..., "Nik or Sadie
Williams" <nik_sadie@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Christine,
>
> Not sure how I missed this first time round, but thanks for the
reply I can now picture exactly where the showground must have been
located. I've managed to get hold of a few more photos of the
Eastfield showground so at some point in the next week or so I can
put a page up.
>
> Nik
> www.peterboroughinpictures.co.uk
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Christine Chadwick
> To: peterborough_memories@...
> Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2007 12:28 PM
> Subject: [peterborough_memories] Re: Peterborough Showground
>
>
> Hi everyone, yes the Peterborough Showground was on Eastfield
Road,
> somewhere around the site that Tate Close is now, and surrounding
area.
>
> The Peter Brotherhood sports ground and club was where Dave has
said.
> (I used to work at Peter Brotherhood in the 60's (which
incidentally
> was where Morrison's store and car park is now - if you are new
to the
> city), and very occasionally visited it. It was still there until
the
> mid 80's I think, as I can remember taking a 'short-cut' across it
> late one night, walking back from the railway station. All built
up
> now, of course.
>
> Christine
>
> --- In peterborough_memories@..., "Dave Ward"
> <daveward3718@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > > Does anyone have any information regarding the original
> > showground? I vaguely remember reading about it years ago and
as far
> > as I can remember the showground was located on Eastfield Road
or
> > Lincoln Road (New England) or maybe it was both! The reason I
ask is
> > that I have been sent a photo of the entrance and I doubt very
much
> > it's the entrance to the present showground. The photo was taken
> > sometime in the 1920s. A sign on the entrance says 'Peterboro
> > Agricultural Society'.
> > >
> > > Nik
> > >
> > As Jayne R replied, I understand the showground was in the
Eastfield /
> > Newark area of Peterborough, before moving to its current site.
> >
> > However in New England, just north of the 'Triangle' (named
after the
> > railway line layout in the area) there was Brotherhoods Sports
ground
> > and club, the entrance to this was situated between the
Methodist
> > Chapel and the Off Licence that used to be Drury's. The postal
address
> > would have been about 651 Lincoln Road, so possibly this is
where the
> > initial idea of New England area came from.
> >
> > Dave
> >
>
My name is Maureen Mason, I was born in Walton and went to Walton School. My family on my Mothers side lived in the Walton Werrington area from about 1926 to the present day,as my Mother still lives in the same house she moved into with her parents in 1938. She is very knowledgeable about the area, especially about Headings farm which belonged to Farmer Brown..
From: Christine Chadwick <christine_m_ chadwick@ yahoo.co. uk> Subject: [peterborough_ memories] New member To: peterborough_ memories@ yahoogroups. co.uk Date: Sunday, 1 March, 2009, 11:50 AM
I just noticed that someone joined up yesterday! Liven us up a bit, and introduce yourself - I think we've all gone into hibernation for the winter! Christine
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I lived in Ashcroft Gardens from 1952 until 1967 and well remember the old showground. The site also contained the Peterborough Rugby Club whose entrance stood not far from where Ashcroft Garden met Eastfield Road. It had, what seemed to a youngster, huge white stone pillars that, I think, the gates hung on.
During the agricultural Show, which as far as I can remember, was one of the few events to take place there once a year, we could hear the music quite clearly from where we lived. On the last day of the show you could sometimes get into the showground for free later on in the afternoon and could sometimes get some of the surplus flowers for free.
The showgound, as with the Orton one, had a speedway track and my cousin used to ride there, I think on the last day of the Show.
The garage at the top of Ashcort Gardens belonged to a man called Ollidge I think
and my uncle bought a car from him and I bought my second car, a large pale blue Standard Vanguard phase 1 there also.
Tony (Maureen's other half)
--- In peterborough_ memories@ yahoogroups. co.uk, "Nik or Sadie Williams" <nik_sadie@. ..> wrote: > > Hi Christine, > > Not sure how I missed this first time round, but thanks for the reply I can now picture exactly where the showground must have been located. I've managed to get hold of a few more photos of the Eastfield showground so at some point in the next week or so I can put a page up. > > Nik > www.peterboroughinp ictures.co. uk > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Christine Chadwick > To: peterborough_
memories@ yahoogroups. co.uk > Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2007 12:28 PM > Subject: [peterborough_ memories] Re: Peterborough Showground > > > Hi everyone, yes the Peterborough Showground was on Eastfield Road, > somewhere around the site that Tate Close is now, and surrounding area. > > The Peter Brotherhood sports ground and club was where Dave has said. > (I used to work at Peter Brotherhood in the 60's (which incidentally > was where Morrison's store and car park is now - if you are new to the > city), and very occasionally visited it. It was still there until the > mid 80's I think, as I can remember taking a 'short-cut' across it > late one night, walking back from the railway station. All built up > now, of course. > > Christine > > --- In peterborough_ memories@ yahoogroups. co.uk, "Dave Ward" > <daveward3718@ > wrote: > > > > > > > Does anyone have any information regarding the original > > showground? I vaguely remember reading about it years ago and as far > > as I can remember the showground was located on Eastfield Road or > > Lincoln Road (New England) or maybe it was both! The reason I ask is > > that I have been sent a photo of the entrance and I doubt very much > > it's the entrance to the present showground. The photo was taken > > sometime in the 1920s. A sign on the entrance says 'Peterboro > > Agricultural Society'. > > > > > > Nik > > > > > As Jayne R replied, I understand the showground was in the Eastfield / > > Newark area of Peterborough, before moving to its
current site. > > > > However in New England, just north of the 'Triangle' (named after the > > railway line layout in the area) there was Brotherhoods Sports ground > > and club, the entrance to this was situated between the Methodist > > Chapel and the Off Licence that used to be Drury's. The postal address > > would have been about 651 Lincoln Road, so possibly this is where the > > initial idea of New England area came from. > > > > Dave > > >
My Mothers family lived in the farm which was over the railway from
Sages Lane. They moved there in about 1926 and left in 1938. My
Mother still lives in the house they moved into when they left the
farm. My Grandfather was a Horseman for Browns farm. from
Maureen -
-- In peterborough_memories@..., "Adele Gardner"
<adele@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks Brenda
>
>
>
> That is all very interesting.
>
> I was born in Dogsthorpe, in Welland Road, and Mum and Dad moved to
> Garton End Rd in about 1964, they are still there. I briefly lived
in
> London Rd before moving back to Dogsthorpe first Dovecote Close and
then
> Lawn Ave for the last 20 years,
>
>
>
> Adele
>
>
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: peterborough_memories@...
> [mailto:peterborough_memories@...] On Behalf Of
wesbrencro
> Sent: 25 August 2008 14:59
> To: peterborough_memories@...
> Subject: [peterborough_memories] Re: Peterborough in pictures
>
>
>
> Hello Adele
>
> I think Alec Plant was a cousin of my Dad's. I have just looked at
> your Dogsthorpe website, found it very interesting. My father in
law,
> Victor Weston, lived in Newark Avenue for 64 years ( he passed away
3
> years ago aged 91). He used to tell us stories of old Dogsthorpe, a
> lot of which is mentioned on your website.
> Peter ,my husband ,has memories of the old Showground, going through
> the fence , also of fields where Dogsthorpe estate is now. You could
> also see the Cathedrals of Ely and Peterborough across the fields
in a
> straight line.
> The Sugar beet factory was mentioned on another message. We lived
near
> there, the smell used to come in to your house, on to the clothes in
> the hall. The smell is not missed!
> Brenda
>
> --- In peterborough_memories@...
> <mailto:peterborough_memories%40yahoogroups.co.uk> , "Adele Gardner"
> <adele@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Brenda
> >
> >
> >
> > I lived next door to Mr (Alec?) and Mrs Plant in Garton End Road
when
> I
> > was growing up. I think I saw a picture of your dad in the paper
and
> > thought they must be brothers because they looked so alike.
> >
> >
> >
> > Adele
> >
> > www.dogsthorpe.com <http://www.dogsthorpe.com/
> <http://www.dogsthorpe.com/> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> >
> > From: peterborough_memories@...
> <mailto:peterborough_memories%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > [mailto:peterborough_memories@...
> <mailto:peterborough_memories%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ] On Behalf Of
> wesbrencro
> > Sent: 25 August 2008 09:59
> > To: peterborough_memories@...
> <mailto:peterborough_memories%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > Subject: [peterborough_memories] Re: Peterborough in pictures
> >
> >
> >
> > --Hello
> > Re Orchard's fish and chip shop, mentioned by Christine. Ted
Orchard
> > was a school friend of my Dad's ( my Dad was a builder, originally
> > from Paston Lane, Stan Plant ). I and Mum still keep in touch with
> > Mrs Orchard.
> > We lived in Fulbridge road until 1964, then moved out of
Peterborough,
> > returned in 1968.
> > I also remember the Sages Lane foot crossing, we used to go over
there
> > to watch the trains.
> > My aunt had a bungalow at Marholm, we , as children, used to bike
to
> > Marholm and past there to Helpston, with a picnic, up and down the
> > hils we called 'Devil's Dip'. Yes it is a pity the children can't
go
> > out in the country on their bikes, now. I also remember Sansby's
> > butchers, interesting too re Churhfield road history, I had a
school
> > friend (also Christine in Churchfield Road)
> > Brenda
> >
> > - In peterborough_memories@...
> <mailto:peterborough_memories%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > <mailto:peterborough_memories%40yahoogroups.co.uk> , "Christine
> > Chadwick"
> > <christine_m_chadwick@> wrote:
> > >
> > > --- In peterborough_memories@...
> <mailto:peterborough_memories%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > <mailto:peterborough_memories%40yahoogroups.co.uk> , "Gordon
Boughton"
> > > <quilletman@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hi there Christine.Thank you for the information,and you can
tell
> > > Ron that although I left Peterborough 60 years ago I am still a
Posh
> > > supporter much to the disbelief of my Devon friends.I well
remember
> > > going to the London Rd ground with father in those days.My dads
name
> > > was Tom.I also watched Posh here in Devon at both Plymouth and
> Torquay
> > > in recent years.I did wonder if the "Revels" remember the
Butcher's
> or
> > > the Fish shop I mentioned ?Your whole area has changed
unbelievably
> > > since we were children,we used to walk to the end of M'S
> avenue,across
> > > Lincoln Rd into Sages lane, over the railway (There was a foot
> > > crossing then) it was all fields wonderful for kids.During the
war
> > > there was a small tented group of soldiers with an anti
aircraft gun
> > > just over the crossing in the field.I remember them giving us
tins
> of
> > > Mconikies ?" Like thick beef soup"For home.Speak to you
> again.Gordon.
> > > ----------------------------------------------------------
> > > When I lived in Walton in the early 60's, the fish and chip
shop was
> > > called 'Orchards'. My brother went to school with Ronnie
Orchard.
> The
> > > Fish shop was called 'Orchards' for many years under different
> > > ownership. It is now revamped under new management -again- but
since
> > > last year it is owned by Chinese people who do chinese food as
well
> as
> > > fish and chips. (I haven't used the chippy for around 20 years -
> > > don't like greasy food!). The butcher's was made into a private
> > > dwelling house after the last butcher died a few years ago, but
> > > previously to that owned by a Mr Sansby, whose daughter has
married
> > > one of Mr and Mrs Revel's grandsons.
> > >
> > > I used to walk over the foot crossing (which was mainly used for
> farm
> > > vehicles I think) at Sages Lane in the 60's, with dogs, over to
all
> > > the fields and foot paths the other side - which is now
Bretton. I
> > > think that was closed when the line was electrified, the same
time
> as
> > > the road crossing was closed in Marholm Road - now a monstrous
> > > concrete foot bridge over.
> > >
> > > I lament the loss of so much nearby countryside - you need a
car to
> > > find it these days. Until the age of five, I lived in the
Marholm
> > > village, which is just outside Bretton. Bretton has swallowed
up all
> > > the countryside in between. I daresay you could remember more
than
> me.
> > > Mr and Mrs Revel can remember when my house wasn't there, and
fields
> > > through to Paston Church (hence 'Churchfield Road').
> > >
> > > Christine
> > >
> >
>
I live in Walton, Maureen. Iused to live in Walton from 1960 - 65,
and moved back here in 1983. Christine
--- In peterborough_memories@..., maureen mason
<makm42@...> wrote:
>
> Hi
> My name is Maureen Mason, I was born in Walton and went to Walton
School. My family on my Mothers side lived in the Walton Werrington
area from about 1926 to the present day,as my Mother still lives
in the same house she moved into with her parents in 1938. She is
very knowledgeable about the area, especially about Headings farm
which belonged to  Farmer Brown..
>
> --- On Sun, 1/3/09, Christine Chadwick <christine_m_chadwick@...>
wrote:
>
> From: Christine Chadwick <christine_m_chadwick@...>
> Subject: [peterborough_memories] New member
> To: peterborough_memories@...
> Date: Sunday, 1 March, 2009, 11:50 AM
>
>
>
>
>
>
> I just noticed that someone joined up yesterday! Liven us up a
bit,
> and introduce yourself - I think we've all gone into hibernation
for
> the winter!
> Christine
>
I'm another non-local resident now,
I was born and lived in Francis Gardens (just on border of Walton
area) for 30+ years. The rest of my family still live there.
My father originated from Paston Lane, where my Grandmother lived
until 2007 when she died aged 105 - (must be a good healthy area!!
I now live near Kettering in Northants (the county Peterborough was in
at the time of my birth so I don't actually class myself as having
changed county)
Dave
--- In peterborough_memories@..., "Christine Chadwick"
<christine_m_chadwick@...> wrote:
>
> I live in Walton, Maureen. Iused to live in Walton from 1960 - 65,
> and moved back here in 1983. Christine
>
Hello Maureen
I live in Orton now, but I lived in Werrington from 1956 to 1958, then
in Walton until 1964, when we noved to Kettering for my Dad's work. I
went to school at Werrington and Walton Junior schools, so I know the
area well, had a friend in Sages Lane, also Lincoln Road. I was also
born in Paston Lane, my grandmother's house, but then we went to live
in Maxey.
Brenda
I would still like to hear from anyone who remembers my Mothers family, but I don't expect anyone will still remember them living at Headings farm. The farm in the field over the railway from Sages Lane. I t is nice to hear from other people who lived in Walton. I can still remember being able to walk across the fields and wreck from Paston Lane to Mountsteven Avenue. At that time Croyland road at Churchfield Road end was just a dirt track.
--- On Tue, 3/3/09, wesbrencro <Brendaw@...> wrote:
From: wesbrencro <Brendaw@...> Subject: [peterborough_memories] New member To: peterborough_memories@... Date: Tuesday, 3 March, 2009, 8:21 AM
Hello Maureen I live in Orton now, but I lived in Werrington from 1956 to 1958, then in Walton until 1964, when we noved to Kettering for my Dad's work. I went to school at Werrington and Walton Junior schools, so I know the area well, had a friend in Sages Lane, also Lincoln Road. I was also born in Paston Lane, my grandmother' s house, but then we went to live in Maxey. Brenda
Hi Maureen. I remember the farm very well.It was a wonderful walk from Mountsteven Avenue into Sages Lane, across the railway lines to the fields and the farm. I am sure I helped at thrashing time where they had a steam traction engine driving the thresher.I was a young lad at the time and also remember riding on back of the young bullocks in their pen when no one was about ! There was for a time a "tented" army group with gun etc close to the farm to protect the railway I presume.Further on past the farm I believe I remember the sheath's of corn all stood up in the fields to dry.
Also at the end of Sages Lane just before the crossing there was a cottage with very nice grape vine growing out side. By the way, we lived in Mountsteven Ave from around 1936 until the 60's.Regards G Boughton.
I would still like to hear from anyone who remembers my Mothers family, but I don't expect anyone will still remember them living at Headings farm. The farm in the field over the railway from Sages Lane. I t is nice to hear from other people who lived in Walton. I can still remember being able to walk across the fields and wreck from Paston Lane to Mountsteven Avenue. At that time Croyland road at Churchfield Road end was just a dirt track.
--- On Tue, 3/3/09, wesbrencro <Brendaw@tinyonline.co.uk> wrote:
From: wesbrencro <Brendaw@tinyonline.co.uk> Subject: [peterborough_memories] New member To: peterborough_memories@yahoogroups.co.uk Date: Tuesday, 3 March, 2009, 8:21 AM
Hello Maureen I live in Orton now, but I lived in Werrington from 1956 to 1958, then in Walton until 1964, when we noved to Kettering for my Dad's work. I went to school at Werrington and Walton Junior schools, so I know the area well, had a friend in Sages Lane, also Lincoln Road. I was also born in Paston Lane, my grandmother' s house, but then we went to live in Maxey. Brenda
My family left the farm in about 1938, they ended up in Paston Lane where my Mother still lives. Did you go to Walton School if do what year did you leave
Maureen
--- On Tue, 3/3/09, Gordon Boughton <quilletman@...> wrote:
From: Gordon Boughton <quilletman@...> Subject: Re: [peterborough_memories] New member To: peterborough_memories@... Date: Tuesday, 3 March, 2009, 1:09 PM

Hi Maureen. I remember the farm very well.It was a wonderful walk from Mountsteven Avenue into Sages Lane, across the railway lines to the fields and the farm. I am sure I helped at thrashing time where they had a steam traction engine driving the thresher.I was a young lad at the time and also remember riding on back of the young bullocks in their pen when no one was about ! There was for a time a "tented" army group with gun etc close to the farm to protect the railway I presume.Further on past the farm I believe I remember the sheath's of corn all stood up in the fields to dry.
Also at the end of Sages Lane just before the crossing there was a cottage with very nice grape vine growing out side. By the way, we lived in Mountsteven Ave from around 1936 until the 60's.Regards G Boughton.
I would still like to hear from anyone who remembers my Mothers family, but I don't expect anyone will still remember them living at Headings farm. The farm in the field over the railway from Sages Lane. I t is nice to hear from other people who lived in Walton. I can still remember being able to walk across the fields and wreck from Paston Lane to Mountsteven Avenue. At that time Croyland road at Churchfield Road end was just a dirt track.
--- On Tue, 3/3/09, wesbrencro <Brendaw@tinyonline. co.uk> wrote:
From: wesbrencro <Brendaw@tinyonline. co.uk> Subject: [peterborough_ memories] New member To: peterborough_ memories@ yahoogroups. co.uk Date: Tuesday, 3 March, 2009, 8:21 AM
Hello Maureen I live in Orton now, but I lived in Werrington from 1956 to 1958, then in Walton until 1964, when we noved to Kettering for my Dad's work. I went to school at Werrington and Walton Junior schools, so I know the area well, had a friend in Sages Lane, also Lincoln Road. I was also born in Paston Lane, my grandmother' s house, but then we went to live in Maxey. Brenda
Hi again Maureen. I went to Walton Junior around 1938 then on to the senior school, which I left to go to Kings School in 1945. Mr Avery was the Walton head then. I would just love to walk around the old school again for old time sake, but of course it's gone now, I do however remember quite sentimentally the assembly hall, classrooms,playgrounds etc.etc. Regards Gordon
My family left the farm in about 1938, they ended up in Paston Lane where my Mother still lives. Did you go to Walton School if do what year did you leave
Hi Maureen. I remember the farm very well.It was a wonderful walk from Mountsteven Avenue into Sages Lane, across the railway lines to the fields and the farm. I am sure I helped at thrashing time where they had a steam traction engine driving the thresher.I was a young lad at the time and also remember riding on back of the young bullocks in their pen when no one was about ! There was for a time a "tented" army group with gun etc close to the farm to protect the railway I presume.Further on past the farm I believe I remember the sheath's of corn all stood up in the fields to dry.
Also at the end of Sages Lane just before the crossing there was a cottage with very nice grape vine growing out side. By the way, we lived in Mountsteven Ave from around 1936 until the 60's.Regards G Boughton.
I would still like to hear from anyone who remembers my Mothers family, but I don't expect anyone will still remember them living at Headings farm. The farm in the field over the railway from Sages Lane. I t is nice to hear from other people who lived in Walton. I can still remember being able to walk across the fields and wreck from Paston Lane to Mountsteven Avenue. At that time Croyland road at Churchfield Road end was just a dirt track.
--- On Tue, 3/3/09, wesbrencro <Brendaw@tinyonline. co.uk> wrote:
From: wesbrencro <Brendaw@tinyonline. co.uk> Subject: [peterborough_ memories] New member To: peterborough_ memories@ yahoogroups. co.uk Date: Tuesday, 3 March, 2009, 8:21 AM
Hello Maureen I live in Orton now, but I lived in Werrington from 1956 to 1958, then in Walton until 1964, when we noved to Kettering for my Dad's work. I went to school at Werrington and Walton Junior schools, so I know the area well, had a friend in Sages Lane, also Lincoln Road. I was also born in Paston Lane, my grandmother' s house, but then we went to live in Maxey. Brenda
I started School in 1948. I started senior school in 1956 and left in Dec 1959. Mr Avery was still the Headmaster, Mr Judd was Science Master, and he seems to be the teacher that most people you speak to remember.
Maureen
--- On Tue, 3/3/09, Gordon Boughton <quilletman@...> wrote:
From: Gordon Boughton <quilletman@...> Subject: Re: [peterborough_memories] New member To: peterborough_memories@... Date: Tuesday, 3 March, 2009, 4:30 PM

Hi again Maureen. I went to Walton Junior around 1938 then on to the senior school, which I left to go to Kings School in 1945. Mr Avery was the Walton head then. I would just love to walk around the old school again for old time sake, but of course it's gone now, I do however remember quite sentimentally the assembly hall, classrooms,playgrou nds etc.etc. Regards Gordon
My family left the farm in about 1938, they ended up in Paston Lane where my Mother still lives. Did you go to Walton School if do what year did you leave
Hi Maureen. I remember the farm very well.It was a wonderful walk from Mountsteven Avenue into Sages Lane, across the railway lines to the fields and the farm. I am sure I helped at thrashing time where they had a steam traction engine driving the thresher.I was a young lad at the time and also remember riding on back of the young bullocks in their pen when no one was about ! There was for a time a "tented" army group with gun etc close to the farm to protect the railway I presume.Further on past the farm I believe I remember the sheath's of corn all stood up in the fields to dry.
Also at the end of Sages Lane just before the crossing there was a cottage with very nice grape vine growing out side. By the way, we lived in Mountsteven Ave from around 1936 until the 60's.Regards G Boughton.
I would still like to hear from anyone who remembers my Mothers family, but I don't expect anyone will still remember them living at Headings farm. The farm in the field over the railway from Sages Lane. I t is nice to hear from other people who lived in Walton. I can still remember being able to walk across the fields and wreck from Paston Lane to Mountsteven Avenue. At that time Croyland road at Churchfield Road end was just a dirt track.
--- On Tue, 3/3/09, wesbrencro <Brendaw@tinyonline. co.uk> wrote:
From: wesbrencro <Brendaw@tinyonline. co.uk> Subject: [peterborough_ memories] New member To: peterborough_ memories@ yahoogroups. co.uk Date: Tuesday, 3 March, 2009, 8:21 AM
Hello Maureen I live in Orton now, but I lived in Werrington from 1956 to 1958, then in Walton until 1964, when we noved to Kettering for my Dad's work. I went to school at Werrington and Walton Junior schools, so I know the area well, had a friend in Sages Lane, also Lincoln Road. I was also born in Paston Lane, my grandmother' s house, but then we went to live in Maxey. Brenda
Hi again Maureen. I went to Walton Junior around 1938 then on to the senior school, which I left to go to Kings School in 1945. Mr Avery was the Walton head then. I would just love to walk around the old school again for old time sake, but of course it's gone now, I do however remember quite sentimentally the assembly hall, classrooms,playgrounds etc.etc. Regards Gordon
My family left the farm in about 1938, they ended up in Paston Lane where my Mother still lives. Did you go to Walton School if do what year did you leave
Hi Maureen. I remember the farm very well.It was a wonderful walk from Mountsteven Avenue into Sages Lane, across the railway lines to the fields and the farm. I am sure I helped at thrashing time where they had a steam traction engine driving the thresher.I was a young lad at the time and also remember riding on back of the young bullocks in their pen when no one was about ! There was for a time a "tented" army group with gun etc close to the farm to protect the railway I presume.Further on past the farm I believe I remember the sheath's of corn all stood up in the fields to dry.
Also at the end of Sages Lane just before the crossing there was a cottage with very nice grape vine growing out side. By the way, we lived in Mountsteven Ave from around 1936 until the 60's.Regards G Boughton.
I would still like to hear from anyone who remembers my Mothers family, but I don't expect anyone will still remember them living at Headings farm. The farm in the field over the railway from Sages Lane. I t is nice to hear from other people who lived in Walton. I can still remember being able to walk across the fields and wreck from Paston Lane to Mountsteven Avenue. At that time Croyland road at Churchfield Road end was just a dirt track.
--- On Tue, 3/3/09, wesbrencro <Brendaw@tinyonline. co.uk> wrote:
From: wesbrencro <Brendaw@tinyonline. co.uk> Subject: [peterborough_ memories] New member To: peterborough_ memories@ yahoogroups. co.uk Date: Tuesday, 3 March, 2009, 8:21 AM
Hello Maureen I live in Orton now, but I lived in Werrington from 1956 to 1958, then in Walton until 1964, when we noved to Kettering for my Dad's work. I went to school at Werrington and Walton Junior schools, so I know the area well, had a friend in Sages Lane, also Lincoln Road. I was also born in Paston Lane, my grandmother' s house, but then we went to live in Maxey. Brenda
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Hi again Maureen. I went to Walton Junior around 1938 then on to the senior school, which I left to go to Kings School in 1945. Mr Avery was the Walton head then. I would just love to walk around the old school again for old time sake, but of course it's gone now, I do however remember quite sentimentally the assembly hall, classrooms,playgrounds etc.etc. Regards Gordon
My family left the farm in about 1938, they ended up in Paston Lane where my Mother still lives. Did you go to Walton School if do what year did you leave
Hi Maureen. I remember the farm very well.It was a wonderful walk from Mountsteven Avenue into Sages Lane, across the railway lines to the fields and the farm. I am sure I helped at thrashing time where they had a steam traction engine driving the thresher.I was a young lad at the time and also remember riding on back of the young bullocks in their pen when no one was about ! There was for a time a "tented" army group with gun etc close to the farm to protect the railway I presume.Further on past the farm I believe I remember the sheath's of corn all stood up in the fields to dry.
Also at the end of Sages Lane just before the crossing there was a cottage with very nice grape vine growing out side. By the way, we lived in Mountsteven Ave from around 1936 until the 60's.Regards G Boughton.
I would still like to hear from anyone who remembers my Mothers family, but I don't expect anyone will still remember them living at Headings farm. The farm in the field over the railway from Sages Lane. I t is nice to hear from other people who lived in Walton. I can still remember being able to walk across the fields and wreck from Paston Lane to Mountsteven Avenue. At that time Croyland road at Churchfield Road end was just a dirt track.
--- On Tue, 3/3/09, wesbrencro <Brendaw@tinyonline. co.uk> wrote:
From: wesbrencro <Brendaw@tinyonline. co.uk> Subject: [peterborough_ memories] New member To: peterborough_ memories@ yahoogroups. co.uk Date: Tuesday, 3 March, 2009, 8:21 AM
Hello Maureen I live in Orton now, but I lived in Werrington from 1956 to 1958, then in Walton until 1964, when we noved to Kettering for my Dad's work. I went to school at Werrington and Walton Junior schools, so I know the area well, had a friend in Sages Lane, also Lincoln Road. I was also born in Paston Lane, my grandmother' s house, but then we went to live in Maxey. Brenda
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Hi again Maureen. I went to Walton Junior around 1938 then on to the senior school, which I left to go to Kings School in 1945. Mr Avery was the Walton head then. I would just love to walk around the old school again for old time sake, but of course it's gone now, I do however remember quite sentimentally the assembly hall, classrooms,playgrounds etc.etc. Regards Gordon
My family left the farm in about 1938, they ended up in Paston Lane where my Mother still lives. Did you go to Walton School if do what year did you leave
Hi Maureen. I remember the farm very well.It was a wonderful walk from Mountsteven Avenue into Sages Lane, across the railway lines to the fields and the farm. I am sure I helped at thrashing time where they had a steam traction engine driving the thresher.I was a young lad at the time and also remember riding on back of the young bullocks in their pen when no one was about ! There was for a time a "tented" army group with gun etc close to the farm to protect the railway I presume.Further on past the farm I believe I remember the sheath's of corn all stood up in the fields to dry.
Also at the end of Sages Lane just before the crossing there was a cottage with very nice grape vine growing out side. By the way, we lived in Mountsteven Ave from around 1936 until the 60's.Regards G Boughton.
I would still like to hear from anyone who remembers my Mothers family, but I don't expect anyone will still remember them living at Headings farm. The farm in the field over the railway from Sages Lane. I t is nice to hear from other people who lived in Walton. I can still remember being able to walk across the fields and wreck from Paston Lane to Mountsteven Avenue. At that time Croyland road at Churchfield Road end was just a dirt track.
--- On Tue, 3/3/09, wesbrencro <Brendaw@tinyonline. co.uk> wrote:
From: wesbrencro <Brendaw@tinyonline. co.uk> Subject: [peterborough_ memories] New member To: peterborough_ memories@ yahoogroups. co.uk Date: Tuesday, 3 March, 2009, 8:21 AM
Hello Maureen I live in Orton now, but I lived in Werrington from 1956 to 1958, then in Walton until 1964, when we noved to Kettering for my Dad's work. I went to school at Werrington and Walton Junior schools, so I know the area well, had a friend in Sages Lane, also Lincoln Road. I was also born in Paston Lane, my grandmother' s house, but then we went to live in Maxey. Brenda
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I am Dave I live in the Westwood area and have lived in Alderman’s
drive, Eastfield and Helpston. Being a true Peterborian, I have a keen interest
in all things to do with the City and surroundings.
Welcome to our hibernating group J….I should have
been a Bear, they like hiding during the winter.
I also remember the name ‘Plant from being around my gran’s
house on the ‘bend’ in Garton End Road, their name was Morriss.
Slainte Mhath
Dave
From: peterborough_memories@...
[mailto:peterborough_memories@...] Sent: 03 March 2009 18:06 To: peterborough_memories@... Subject: [peterborough_memories] Digest Number 246
My
Mothers family lived in the farm which was over the railway from
Sages Lane. They moved there in about 1926 and left in 1938. My
Mother still lives in the house they moved into when they left the
farm. My Grandfather was a Horseman for Browns farm. from
Maureen -
-- In peterborough_memories@...,
"Adele Gardner"
<adele@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks Brenda
>
>
>
> That is all very interesting.
>
> I was born in Dogsthorpe, in Welland Road, and Mum and Dad moved to
> Garton End Rd in about 1964, they are still there. I briefly lived
in
> London Rd before moving back to Dogsthorpe first Dovecote Close and
then
> Lawn Ave for the last 20 years,
>
>
>
> Adele
>
>
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: peterborough_memories@...
> [mailto:peterborough_memories@...] On
Behalf Of
wesbrencro
> Sent: 25 August 2008 14:59
> To: peterborough_memories@...
> Subject: [peterborough_memories] Re: Peterborough in pictures
>
>
>
> Hello Adele
>
> I think Alec Plant was a cousin of my Dad's. I have just looked at
> your Dogsthorpe website, found it very interesting. My father in
law,
> Victor Weston, lived in Newark Avenue for 64 years ( he passed away
3
> years ago aged 91). He used to tell us stories of old Dogsthorpe, a
> lot of which is mentioned on your website.
> Peter ,my husband ,has memories of the old Showground, going through
> the fence , also of fields where Dogsthorpe estate is now. You could
> also see the Cathedrals of Ely and Peterborough across the fields
in a
> straight line.
> The Sugar beet factory was mentioned on another message. We lived
near
> there, the smell used to come in to your house, on to the clothes in
> the hall. The smell is not missed!
> Brenda
>
> --- In peterborough_memories@...
> <mailto:peterborough_memories%40yahoogroups.co.uk> , "Adele
Gardner"
> <adele@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Brenda
> >
> >
> >
> > I lived next door to Mr (Alec?) and Mrs Plant in Garton End Road
when
> I
> > was growing up. I think I saw a picture of your dad in the paper
and
> > thought they must be brothers because they looked so alike.
> >
> >
> >
> > Adele
> >
> > www.dogsthorpe.com <http://www.dogsthorpe.com/
> <http://www.dogsthorpe.com/>
>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> >
> > From: peterborough_memories@...
> <mailto:peterborough_memories%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > [mailto:peterborough_memories@...
> <mailto:peterborough_memories%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ] On Behalf Of
> wesbrencro
> > Sent: 25 August 2008 09:59
> > To: peterborough_memories@...
> <mailto:peterborough_memories%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > Subject: [peterborough_memories] Re: Peterborough in pictures
> >
> >
> >
> > --Hello
> > Re Orchard's fish and chip shop, mentioned by Christine. Ted
Orchard
> > was a school friend of my Dad's ( my Dad was a builder, originally
> > from Paston Lane, Stan Plant ). I and Mum still keep in touch with
> > Mrs Orchard.
> > We lived in Fulbridge road until 1964, then moved out of
Peterborough,
> > returned in 1968.
> > I also remember the Sages Lane foot crossing, we used to go over
there
> > to watch the trains.
> > My aunt had a bungalow at Marholm, we , as children, used to bike
to
> > Marholm and past there to Helpston, with a picnic, up and down the
> > hils we called 'Devil's Dip'. Yes it is a pity the children can't
go
> > out in the country on their bikes, now. I also remember Sansby's
> > butchers, interesting too re Churhfield road history, I had a
school
> > friend (also Christine in Churchfield Road)
> > Brenda
> >
> > - In peterborough_memories@...
> <mailto:peterborough_memories%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > <mailto:peterborough_memories%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ,
"Christine
> > Chadwick"
> > <christine_m_chadwick@> wrote:
> > >
> > > --- In peterborough_memories@...
> <mailto:peterborough_memories%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > <mailto:peterborough_memories%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ,
"Gordon
Boughton"
> > > <quilletman@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hi there Christine.Thank you for the information,and you
can
tell
> > > Ron that although I left Peterborough 60 years ago I am still a
Posh
> > > supporter much to the disbelief of my Devon friends.I well
remember
> > > going to the London Rd ground with father in those days.My dads
name
> > > was Tom.I also watched Posh here in Devon at both Plymouth and
> Torquay
> > > in recent years.I did wonder if the "Revels" remember
the
Butcher's
> or
> > > the Fish shop I mentioned ?Your whole area has changed
unbelievably
> > > since we were children,we used to walk to the end of M'S
> avenue,across
> > > Lincoln Rd into Sages lane, over the railway (There was a foot
> > > crossing then) it was all fields wonderful for kids.During the
war
> > > there was a small tented group of soldiers with an anti
aircraft gun
> > > just over the crossing in the field.I remember them giving us
tins
> of
> > > Mconikies ?" Like thick beef soup"For home.Speak to
you
> again.Gordon.
> > > ----------------------------------------------------------
> > > When I lived in Walton in the early 60's, the fish and chip
shop was
> > > called 'Orchards'. My brother went to school with Ronnie
Orchard.
> The
> > > Fish shop was called 'Orchards' for many years under different
> > > ownership. It is now revamped under new management -again- but
since
> > > last year it is owned by Chinese people who do chinese food as
well
> as
> > > fish and chips. (I haven't used the chippy for around 20 years -
> > > don't like greasy food!). The butcher's was made into a private
> > > dwelling house after the last butcher died a few years ago, but
> > > previously to that owned by a Mr Sansby, whose daughter has
married
> > > one of Mr and Mrs Revel's grandsons.
> > >
> > > I used to walk over the foot crossing (which was mainly used for
> farm
> > > vehicles I think) at Sages Lane in the 60's, with dogs, over to
all
> > > the fields and foot paths the other side - which is now
Bretton. I
> > > think that was closed when the line was electrified, the same
time
> as
> > > the road crossing was closed in Marholm Road - now a monstrous
> > > concrete foot bridge over.
> > >
> > > I lament the loss of so much nearby countryside - you need a
car to
> > > find it these days. Until the age of five, I lived in the
Marholm
> > > village, which is just outside Bretton. Bretton has swallowed
up all
> > > the countryside in between. I daresay you could remember more
than
> me.
> > > Mr and Mrs Revel can remember when my house wasn't there, and
fields
> > > through to Paston Church (hence 'Churchfield Road').
> > >
> > > Christine
> > >
> >
>
I
live in Walton, Maureen. Iused to live in Walton from 1960 - 65,
and moved back here in 1983. Christine
--- In peterborough_memories@...,
maureen mason
<makm42@...> wrote:
>
> Hi
> My name is Maureen Mason, I was born in Walton and went to Walton
School. My family on my Mothers side lived in the Walton Werrington
area from about 1926 to the present day,as my Mother still lives
in the same house she moved into with her parents in 1938. She is
very knowledgeable about the area, especially about Headings farm
which belonged to  Farmer Brown..
>
> --- On Sun, 1/3/09, Christine Chadwick <christine_m_chadwick@...>
wrote:
>
> From: Christine Chadwick <christine_m_chadwick@...>
> Subject: [peterborough_memories] New member
> To: peterborough_memories@...
> Date: Sunday, 1 March, 2009, 11:50 AM
>
>
>
>
>
>
> I just noticed that someone joined up yesterday! Liven us up a
bit,
> and introduce yourself - I think we've all gone into hibernation
for
> the winter!
> Christine
>
I'm
another non-local resident now,
I was born and lived in Francis Gardens (just on border of Walton
area) for 30+ years. The rest of my family still live there.
My father originated from Paston Lane, where my Grandmother lived
until 2007 when she died aged 105 - (must be a good healthy area!!
I now live near Kettering in Northants (the county Peterborough was in
at the time of my birth so I don't actually class myself as having
changed county)
Dave
--- In peterborough_memories@...,
"Christine Chadwick"
<christine_m_chadwick@...> wrote:
>
> I live in Walton, Maureen. Iused to live in Walton from 1960 - 65,
> and moved back here in 1983. Christine
>
Hello
Maureen
I live in Orton now, but I lived in Werrington from 1956 to 1958, then
in Walton until 1964, when we noved to Kettering for my Dad's work. I
went to school at Werrington and Walton Junior schools, so I know the
area well, had a friend in Sages Lane, also Lincoln Road. I was also
born in Paston Lane, my grandmother's house, but then we went to live
in Maxey.
Brenda
Hi
I would still like to hear from anyone who remembers my Mothers family, but I
don't expect anyone will still remember them living at Headings farm. The farm
in the field over the railway from Sages Lane. I t is nice to hear from other
people who lived in Walton. I can still remember being able to walk across the
fields and wreck from Paston Lane to Mountsteven Avenue. At that time Croyland
road at Churchfield Road end was just a dirt track.
--- On Tue, 3/3/09, wesbrencro <Brendaw@...> wrote:
Hello Maureen
I live in Orton now, but I lived in Werrington from 1956 to 1958, then
in Walton until 1964, when we noved to Kettering for my Dad's work. I
went to school at Werrington and Walton Junior schools, so I know the
area well, had a friend in Sages Lane, also Lincoln Road. I was also
born in Paston Lane, my grandmother' s house, but then we went to live
in Maxey.
Brenda
Hi
Maureen. I remember the farm very well.It was a wonderful walk from Mountsteven
Avenue into Sages Lane, across the railway lines to the fields and the farm. I
am sure I helped at thrashing time where they had a steam traction engine
driving the thresher.I was a young lad at the time and also remember riding on
back of the young bullocks in their pen when no one was about ! There was for a
time a "tented" army group with gun etc close to the farm to protect
the railway I presume.Further on past the farm I believe I remember the
sheath's of corn all stood up in the fields to dry.
Also at the end of Sages Lane just before the crossing there was a cottage with
very nice grape vine growing out side. By the way, we lived in Mountsteven Ave
from around 1936 until the 60's.Regards G Boughton.
----- Original Message -----
From: maureen mason
To: peterborough_memories@...
Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 8:36 AM
Subject: Re: [peterborough_memories] New member
Hi
I would still like to hear from anyone who remembers my Mothers family, but I
don't expect anyone will still remember them living at Headings farm. The farm
in the field over the railway from Sages Lane. I t is nice to hear from other
people who lived in Walton. I can still remember being able to walk across the
fields and wreck from Paston Lane to Mountsteven Avenue. At that time Croyland
road at Churchfield Road end was just a dirt track.
--- On Tue, 3/3/09, wesbrencro <Brendaw@...> wrote:
Hello Maureen
I live in Orton now, but I lived in Werrington from 1956 to 1958, then
in Walton until 1964, when we noved to Kettering for my Dad's work. I
went to school at Werrington and Walton Junior schools, so I know the
area well, had a friend in Sages Lane, also Lincoln Road. I was also
born in Paston Lane, my grandmother' s house, but then we went to live
in Maxey.
Brenda
Hi
Gordon
My family left the farm in about 1938, they ended up in Paston Lane where my
Mother still lives. Did you go to Walton School if do what year did you leave
Maureen
--- On Tue, 3/3/09, Gordon Boughton <quilletman@...>
wrote:

Hi Maureen. I remember the farm very well.It was a wonderful walk from
Mountsteven Avenue into Sages Lane, across the railway lines to the fields
and the farm. I am sure I helped at thrashing time where they
had a steam traction engine driving the thresher.I was a young lad at the time
and also remember riding on back of the young bullocks in their pen when no one
was about ! There was for a time a "tented" army group with gun etc
close to the farm to protect the railway I presume.Further on past the farm I
believe I remember the sheath's of corn all stood up in the fields to dry.
Also at the end of Sages Lane just before the crossing there was a cottage with
very nice grape vine growing out side. By the way, we lived in
Mountsteven Ave from around 1936 until the 60's.Regards G Boughton.
----- Original Message -----
From: maureen mason
To: peterborough_ memories@ yahoogroups. co.uk
Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 8:36 AM
Subject: Re: [peterborough_ memories] New member
Hi
I would still like to hear from anyone who remembers my Mothers family, but I
don't expect anyone will still remember them living at Headings farm. The farm
in the field over the railway from Sages Lane. I t is nice to hear from other
people who lived in Walton. I can still remember being able to walk across the
fields and wreck from Paston Lane to Mountsteven Avenue. At that time Croyland road
at Churchfield Road end was just a dirt track.
--- On Tue, 3/3/09, wesbrencro <Brendaw@tinyonline. co.uk> wrote:
From: wesbrencro <Brendaw@tinyonline. co.uk>
Subject: [peterborough_ memories] New member
To: peterborough_ memories@ yahoogroups. co.uk
Date: Tuesday, 3 March, 2009, 8:21 AM
Hello Maureen
I live in Orton now, but I lived in Werrington from 1956 to 1958, then
in Walton until 1964, when we noved to Kettering for my Dad's work. I
went to school at Werrington and Walton Junior schools, so I know the
area well, had a friend in Sages Lane, also Lincoln Road. I was also
born in Paston Lane, my grandmother' s house, but then we went to live
in Maxey.
Brenda
Hi
again Maureen. I went to Walton Junior around 1938 then on to the senior
school, which I left to go to Kings School in 1945. Mr Avery was the Walton
head then. I would just love to walk around the old school again for old time
sake, but of course it's gone now, I do however remember quite sentimentally
the assembly hall, classrooms,playgrounds etc.etc. Regards Gordon
----- Original Message -----
From: maureen mason
To: peterborough_memories@...
Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 3:58 PM
Subject: Re: [peterborough_memories] New member
Hi Gordon
My family left the farm in about 1938, they ended up in Paston Lane where my
Mother still lives. Did you go to Walton School if do what year did you leave
Maureen
--- On Tue, 3/3/09, Gordon Boughton <quilletman@...>
wrote:

Hi Maureen. I remember the farm very well.It was a wonderful walk from Mountsteven
Avenue into Sages Lane, across the railway lines to the fields and the farm. I
am sure I helped at thrashing time where they had a steam traction engine
driving the thresher.I was a young lad at the time and also remember riding on
back of the young bullocks in their pen when no one was about ! There was for a
time a "tented" army group with gun etc close to the farm to protect
the railway I presume.Further on past the farm I believe I remember the
sheath's of corn all stood up in the fields to dry.
Also at the end of Sages Lane just before the crossing there was a cottage with
very nice grape vine growing out side. By the way, we lived in Mountsteven Ave
from around 1936 until the 60's.Regards G Boughton.
----- Original Message -----
From: maureen mason
To: peterborough_ memories@ yahoogroups. co.uk
Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 8:36 AM
Subject: Re: [peterborough_ memories] New member
Hi
I would still like to hear from anyone who remembers my Mothers family, but I
don't expect anyone will still remember them living at Headings farm. The farm
in the field over the railway from Sages Lane. I t is nice to hear from other
people who lived in Walton. I can still remember being able to walk across the
fields and wreck from Paston Lane to Mountsteven Avenue. At that time Croyland
road at Churchfield Road end was just a dirt track.
--- On Tue, 3/3/09, wesbrencro <Brendaw@tinyonline. co.uk> wrote:
From: wesbrencro <Brendaw@tinyonline. co.uk>
Subject: [peterborough_ memories] New member
To: peterborough_ memories@ yahoogroups. co.uk
Date: Tuesday, 3 March, 2009, 8:21 AM
Hello Maureen
I live in Orton now, but I lived in Werrington from 1956 to 1958, then
in Walton until 1964, when we noved to Kettering for my Dad's work. I
went to school at Werrington and Walton Junior schools, so I know the
area well, had a friend in Sages Lane, also Lincoln Road. I was also
born in Paston Lane, my grandmother' s house, but then we went to live
in Maxey.
Brenda
Hi
Gordon
I started School in 1948. I started senior school in 1956 and left in Dec 1959.
Mr Avery was still the Headmaster, Mr Judd was Science Master, and he seems to
be the teacher that most people you speak to remember.
Maureen
--- On Tue, 3/3/09, Gordon Boughton <quilletman@...>
wrote:

Hi again Maureen. I went to Walton Junior around 1938 then on to the senior
school, which I left to go to Kings School in 1945. Mr Avery was the Walton
head then. I would just love to walk around the old school again for old time
sake, but of course it's gone now, I do however remember quite
sentimentally the assembly hall, classrooms,playgrou nds etc.etc. Regards
Gordon
----- Original Message -----
From: maureen mason
To: peterborough_ memories@ yahoogroups. co.uk
Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 3:58 PM
Subject: Re: [peterborough_ memories] New member
Hi Gordon
My family left the farm in about 1938, they ended up in Paston Lane where my
Mother still lives. Did you go to Walton School if do what year did you leave
Maureen
--- On Tue, 3/3/09, Gordon Boughton <quilletman@btopenwo rld.com> wrote:
From: Gordon Boughton <quilletman@btopenwo rld.com>
Subject: Re: [peterborough_ memories] New member
To: peterborough_ memories@ yahoogroups. co.uk
Date: Tuesday, 3 March, 2009, 1:09 PM

Hi Maureen. I remember the farm very well.It was a wonderful walk from
Mountsteven Avenue into Sages Lane, across the railway lines to the fields
and the farm. I am sure I helped at thrashing time where they
had a steam traction engine driving the thresher.I was a young lad at the time
and also remember riding on back of the young bullocks in their pen when no one
was about ! There was for a time a "tented" army group with gun etc
close to the farm to protect the railway I presume.Further on past the farm I
believe I remember the sheath's of corn all stood up in the fields to dry.
Also at the end of Sages Lane just before the crossing there was a cottage with
very nice grape vine growing out side. By the way, we lived in
Mountsteven Ave from around 1936 until the 60's.Regards G Boughton.
----- Original Message -----
From: maureen mason
To: peterborough_ memories@ yahoogroups. co.uk
Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 8:36 AM
Subject: Re: [peterborough_ memories] New member
Hi
I would still like to hear from anyone who remembers my Mothers family, but I
don't expect anyone will still remember them living at Headings farm. The farm in
the field over the railway from Sages Lane. I t is nice to hear from other
people who lived in Walton. I can still remember being able to walk across the
fields and wreck from Paston Lane to Mountsteven Avenue. At that time Croyland
road at Churchfield Road end was just a dirt track.
--- On Tue, 3/3/09, wesbrencro <Brendaw@tinyonline. co.uk> wrote:
From: wesbrencro <Brendaw@tinyonline. co.uk>
Subject: [peterborough_ memories] New member
To: peterborough_ memories@ yahoogroups. co.uk
Date: Tuesday, 3 March, 2009, 8:21 AM
Hello Maureen
I live in Orton now, but I lived in Werrington from 1956 to 1958, then
in Walton until 1964, when we noved to Kettering for my Dad's work. I
went to school at Werrington and Walton Junior schools, so I know the
area well, had a friend in Sages Lane, also Lincoln Road. I was also
born in Paston Lane, my grandmother' s house, but then we went to live
in Maxey.
Brenda
What number did your gran live at? My
parents have lived at 136 for 47 years. The Plant’s lived at 134.
Adele
From: peterborough_memories@...
[mailto:peterborough_memories@...] On Behalf Of Dave Musson Sent: 03 March 2009 23:00 To:
peterborough_memories@... Subject: RE:
[peterborough_memories] Digest Number 246
Hi
I am Dave I live in the Westwood area and have lived in
Alderman’s drive, Eastfield and Helpston. Being a true Peterborian, I
have a keen interest in all things to do with the City and surroundings.
Welcome to our hibernating group J….I should have been a Bear, they
like hiding during the winter.
I also remember the name ‘Plant from being around my
gran’s house on the ‘bend’ in Garton End Road, their name was Morriss.
Slainte Mhath
Dave
From: peterborough_memories@yahoogroups.co.uk
[mailto:peterborough_memories@yahoogroups.co.uk] Sent: 03 March 2009 18:06 To: peterborough_memories@yahoogroups.co.uk Subject: [peterborough_memories]
Digest Number 246
My
Mothers family lived in the farm which was over the railway from Sages Lane.
They moved there in about 1926 and left in 1938. My
Mother still lives in the house they moved into when they left the
farm. My Grandfather was a Horseman for Browns farm. from
Maureen -
-- In peterborough_memories@yahoogroups.co.uk,
"Adele Gardner"
<adele@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks Brenda
>
>
>
> That is all very interesting.
>
> I was born in Dogsthorpe, in Welland
Road, and Mum and Dad moved to
> Garton End Rd
in about 1964, they are still there. I briefly lived
in
> London Rd before moving back to Dogsthorpe first Dovecote Close and
then
> Lawn Ave for the last 20 years,
>
>
>
> Adele
>
>
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: peterborough_memories@yahoogroups.co.uk
> [mailto:peterborough_memories@yahoogroups.co.uk]
On Behalf Of
wesbrencro
> Sent: 25 August 2008 14:59
> To: peterborough_memories@yahoogroups.co.uk
> Subject: [peterborough_memories] Re: Peterborough in pictures
>
>
>
> Hello Adele
>
> I think Alec Plant was a cousin of my Dad's. I have just looked at
> your Dogsthorpe website, found it very interesting. My father in
law,
> Victor Weston, lived in Newark
Avenue for 64 years ( he passed away
3
> years ago aged 91). He used to tell us stories of old Dogsthorpe, a
> lot of which is mentioned on your website.
> Peter ,my husband ,has memories of the old Showground, going through
> the fence , also of fields where Dogsthorpe estate is now. You could
> also see the Cathedrals of Ely and Peterborough
across the fields
in a
> straight line.
> The Sugar beet factory was mentioned on another message. We lived
near
> there, the smell used to come in to your house, on to the clothes in
> the hall. The smell is not missed!
> Brenda
>
> --- In peterborough_memories@yahoogroups.co.uk
> <mailto:peterborough_memories%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ,
"Adele Gardner"
> <adele@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Brenda
> >
> >
> >
> > I lived next door to Mr (Alec?) and Mrs Plant in Garton End Road
when
> I
> > was growing up. I think I saw a picture of your dad in the paper
and
> > thought they must be brothers because they looked so alike.
> >
> >
> >
> > Adele
> >
> > www.dogsthorpe.com <http://www.dogsthorpe.com/
> <http://www.dogsthorpe.com/>
>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> >
> > From: peterborough_memories@yahoogroups.co.uk
> <mailto:peterborough_memories%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > [mailto:peterborough_memories@yahoogroups.co.uk
> <mailto:peterborough_memories%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ]
On Behalf Of
> wesbrencro
> > Sent: 25 August 2008 09:59
> > To: peterborough_memories@yahoogroups.co.uk
> <mailto:peterborough_memories%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > Subject: [peterborough_memories] Re: Peterborough in pictures
> >
> >
> >
> > --Hello
> > Re Orchard's fish and chip shop, mentioned by Christine. Ted
Orchard
> > was a school friend of my Dad's ( my Dad was a builder, originally
> > from Paston Lane,
Stan Plant ). I and Mum still keep in touch with
> > Mrs Orchard.
> > We lived in Fulbridge road until 1964, then moved out of Peterborough,
> > returned in 1968.
> > I also remember the Sages
Lane foot crossing, we used to go over
there
> > to watch the trains.
> > My aunt had a bungalow at Marholm, we , as children, used to bike
to
> > Marholm and past there to Helpston, with a picnic, up and down the
> > hils we called 'Devil's Dip'. Yes it is a pity the children can't
go
> > out in the country on their bikes, now. I also remember Sansby's
> > butchers, interesting too re Churhfield road history, I had a
school
> > friend (also Christine in Churchfield
Road)
> > Brenda
> >
> > - In peterborough_memories@yahoogroups.co.uk
> <mailto:peterborough_memories%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > <mailto:peterborough_memories%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
, "Christine
> > Chadwick"
> > <christine_m_chadwick@> wrote:
> > >
> > > --- In peterborough_memories@yahoogroups.co.uk
> <mailto:peterborough_memories%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > <mailto:peterborough_memories%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
, "Gordon
Boughton"
> > > <quilletman@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hi there Christine.Thank you for the information,and
you can
tell
> > > Ron that although I left Peterborough
60 years ago I am still a
Posh
> > > supporter much to the disbelief of my Devon
friends.I well
remember
> > > going to the London
Rd ground with father in those days.My dads
name
> > > was Tom.I also watched Posh here in Devon at both Plymouth and
> Torquay
> > > in recent years.I did wonder if the "Revels" remember
the
Butcher's
> or
> > > the Fish shop I mentioned ?Your whole area has changed
unbelievably
> > > since we were children,we used to walk to the end of M'S
> avenue,across
> > > Lincoln Rd
into Sages lane, over the railway (There was a foot
> > > crossing then) it was all fields wonderful for kids.During the
war
> > > there was a small tented group of soldiers with an anti
aircraft gun
> > > just over the crossing in the field.I remember them giving us
tins
> of
> > > Mconikies ?" Like thick beef soup"For home.Speak to
you
> again.Gordon.
> > > ----------------------------------------------------------
> > > When I lived in Walton in the early 60's, the fish and chip
shop was
> > > called 'Orchards'. My brother went to school with Ronnie
Orchard.
> The
> > > Fish shop was called 'Orchards' for many years under different
> > > ownership. It is now revamped under new management -again- but
since
> > > last year it is owned by Chinese people who do chinese food as
well
> as
> > > fish and chips. (I haven't used the chippy for around 20 years -
> > > don't like greasy food!). The butcher's was made into a private
> > > dwelling house after the last butcher died a few years ago, but
> > > previously to that owned by a Mr Sansby, whose daughter has
married
> > > one of Mr and Mrs Revel's grandsons.
> > >
> > > I used to walk over the foot crossing (which was mainly used for
> farm
> > > vehicles I think) at Sages
Lane in the 60's, with dogs, over to
all
> > > the fields and foot paths the other side - which is now
Bretton. I
> > > think that was closed when the line was electrified, the same
time
> as
> > > the road crossing was closed in Marholm Road - now a monstrous
> > > concrete foot bridge over.
> > >
> > > I lament the loss of so much nearby countryside - you need a
car to
> > > find it these days. Until the age of five, I lived in the
Marholm
> > > village, which is just outside Bretton. Bretton has swallowed
up all
> > > the countryside in between. I daresay you could remember more
than
> me.
> > > Mr and Mrs Revel can remember when my house wasn't there, and
fields
> > > through to PastonChurch (hence 'Churchfield Road').
> > >
> > > Christine
> > >
> >
>
I live
in Walton, Maureen. Iused to live in Walton from 1960 - 65,
and moved back here in 1983. Christine
--- In peterborough_memories@yahoogroups.co.uk,
maureen mason
<makm42@...> wrote:
>
> Hi
> My name is Maureen Mason, I was born in Walton and went to Walton School. My family on my
Mothers side lived in the Walton Werrington
area from about 1926 to the present day,as my Mother still lives
in the same house she moved into with her parents in 1938. She is
very knowledgeable about the area, especially about Headings farm
which belonged to  Farmer Brown..
>
> --- On Sun, 1/3/09, Christine Chadwick <christine_m_chadwick@...>
wrote:
>
> From: Christine Chadwick <christine_m_chadwick@...>
> Subject: [peterborough_memories] New member
> To: peterborough_memories@yahoogroups.co.uk
> Date: Sunday, 1 March, 2009, 11:50 AM
>
>
>
>
>
>
> I just noticed that someone joined up yesterday! Liven us up a
bit,
> and introduce yourself - I think we've all gone into hibernation
for
> the winter!
> Christine
>
I'm
another non-local resident now,
I was born and lived in FrancisGardens (just on border
of Walton
area) for 30+ years. The rest of my family still live there.
My father originated from Paston
Lane, where my Grandmother lived
until 2007 when she died aged 105 - (must be a good healthy area!!
I now live near Kettering in Northants (the countyPeterborough
was in
at the time of my birth so I don't actually class myself as having
changed county)
Dave
--- In peterborough_memories@yahoogroups.co.uk,
"Christine Chadwick"
<christine_m_chadwick@...> wrote:
>
> I live in Walton, Maureen. Iused to live in Walton from 1960 - 65,
> and moved back here in 1983. Christine
>
Hello
Maureen
I live in Orton now, but I lived in Werrington from 1956 to 1958, then
in Walton until 1964, when we noved to Kettering
for my Dad's work. I
went to school at Werrington and Walton Junior schools, so I know the
area well, had a friend in Sages
Lane, also Lincoln Road. I was also
born in Paston Lane,
my grandmother's house, but then we went to live
in Maxey.
Brenda
Hi
I would still like to hear from anyone who remembers my Mothers family, but I
don't expect anyone will still remember them living at Headings farm. The farm
in the field over the railway from Sages
Lane. I t is nice to hear from other people who
lived in Walton. I can still remember being able to walk across the fields and
wreck from Paston Lane
to Mountsteven Avenue.
At that time Croyland road at Churchfield
Road end was just a dirt track.
Hello Maureen
I live in Orton now, but I lived in Werrington from 1956 to 1958, then
in Walton until 1964, when we noved to Kettering
for my Dad's work. I
went to school at Werrington and Walton Junior schools, so I know the
area well, had a friend in Sages
Lane, also Lincoln Road. I was also
born in Paston Lane,
my grandmother' s house, but then we went to live
in Maxey.
Brenda
Hi Maureen.
I remember the farm very well.It was a wonderful walk from Mountsteven Avenue into Sages Lane, across
the railway lines to the fields and the farm. I am sure I helped at thrashing
time where they had a steam traction engine driving the thresher.I was a young
lad at the time and also remember riding on back of the young bullocks in their
pen when no one was about ! There was for a time a "tented" army
group with gun etc close to the farm to protect the railway I presume.Further
on past the farm I believe I remember the sheath's of corn all stood up in the
fields to dry.
Also at the end of Sages Lane
just before the crossing there was a cottage with very nice grape vine growing
out side. By the way, we lived in Mountsteven
Ave from around 1936 until the 60's.Regards G
Boughton.
----- Original Message -----
From: maureen mason
To: peterborough_memories@yahoogroups.co.uk
Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 8:36 AM
Subject: Re: [peterborough_memories] New member
Hi
I would still like to hear from anyone who remembers my Mothers family, but I
don't expect anyone will still remember them living at Headings farm. The farm
in the field over the railway from Sages
Lane. I t is nice to hear from other people who
lived in Walton. I can still remember being able to walk across the fields and
wreck from Paston Lane
to Mountsteven Avenue.
At that time Croyland road at Churchfield
Road end was just a dirt track.
Hello Maureen
I live in Orton now, but I lived in Werrington from 1956 to 1958, then
in Walton until 1964, when we noved to Kettering
for my Dad's work. I
went to school at Werrington and Walton Junior schools, so I know the
area well, had a friend in Sages
Lane, also Lincoln Road. I was also
born in Paston Lane,
my grandmother' s house, but then we went to live
in Maxey.
Brenda
Hi
Gordon
My family left the farm in about 1938, they ended up in Paston Lane where my Mother still lives.
Did you go to WaltonSchool if do what year
did you leave
Maureen

Hi Maureen. I remember the farm very well.It was a wonderful walk from Mountsteven Avenue
into Sages Lane, across
the railway lines to the fields and the farm. I am sure I helped at
thrashing time where they had a steam traction engine driving the
thresher.I was a young lad at the time and also remember riding on back of the
young bullocks in their pen when no one was about ! There was for a time a
"tented" army group with gun etc close to the farm to protect the
railway I presume.Further on past the farm I believe I remember the sheath's of
corn all stood up in the fields to dry.
Also at the end of Sages Lane
just before the crossing there was a cottage with very nice grape vine growing
out side. By the way, we lived in Mountsteven Ave from around 1936 until
the 60's.Regards G Boughton.
----- Original Message -----
From: maureen mason
To: peterborough_ memories@ yahoogroups. co.uk
Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 8:36 AM
Subject: Re: [peterborough_ memories] New member
Hi
I would still like to hear from anyone who remembers my Mothers family, but I
don't expect anyone will still remember them living at Headings farm. The farm
in the field over the railway from Sages
Lane. I t is nice to hear from other people who
lived in Walton. I can still remember being able to walk across the fields and
wreck from Paston Lane
to Mountsteven Avenue.
At that time Croyland road at Churchfield
Road end was just a dirt track.
--- On Tue, 3/3/09, wesbrencro <Brendaw@tinyonline. co.uk> wrote:
From: wesbrencro <Brendaw@tinyonline. co.uk>
Subject: [peterborough_ memories] New member
To: peterborough_ memories@ yahoogroups. co.uk
Date: Tuesday, 3 March, 2009, 8:21 AM
Hello Maureen
I live in Orton now, but I lived in Werrington from 1956 to 1958, then
in Walton until 1964, when we noved to Kettering
for my Dad's work. I
went to school at Werrington and Walton Junior schools, so I know the
area well, had a friend in Sages
Lane, also Lincoln Road. I was also
born in Paston Lane,
my grandmother' s house, but then we went to live
in Maxey.
Brenda
Hi again
Maureen. I went to Walton Junior around 1938 then on to the senior school,
which I left to go to KingsSchool in 1945. Mr Avery
was the Walton head then. I would just love to walk around the old school again
for old time sake, but of course it's gone now, I do however remember quite sentimentally
the assembly hall, classrooms,playgrounds etc.etc. Regards Gordon
----- Original Message -----
From: maureen mason
To: peterborough_memories@yahoogroups.co.uk
Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 3:58 PM
Subject: Re: [peterborough_memories] New member
Hi Gordon
My family left the farm in about 1938, they ended up in Paston Lane where my Mother still lives.
Did you go to WaltonSchool if do what year
did you leave
Maureen

Hi Maureen. I remember the farm very well.It was a wonderful walk from Mountsteven Avenue
into Sages Lane,
across the railway lines to the fields and the farm. I am sure I helped at
thrashing time where they had a steam traction engine driving the thresher.I
was a young lad at the time and also remember riding on back of the young
bullocks in their pen when no one was about ! There was for a time a
"tented" army group with gun etc close to the farm to protect the
railway I presume.Further on past the farm I believe I remember the sheath's of
corn all stood up in the fields to dry.
Also at the end of Sages Lane
just before the crossing there was a cottage with very nice grape vine growing
out side. By the way, we lived in Mountsteven
Ave from around 1936 until the 60's.Regards G
Boughton.
----- Original Message -----
From: maureen mason
To: peterborough_ memories@ yahoogroups. co.uk
Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 8:36 AM
Subject: Re: [peterborough_ memories] New member
Hi
I would still like to hear from anyone who remembers my Mothers family, but I
don't expect anyone will still remember them living at Headings farm. The farm
in the field over the railway from Sages
Lane. I t is nice to hear from other people who
lived in Walton. I can still remember being able to walk across the fields and
wreck from Paston Lane
to Mountsteven Avenue.
At that time Croyland road at Churchfield
Road end was just a dirt track.
--- On Tue, 3/3/09, wesbrencro <Brendaw@tinyonline. co.uk> wrote:
From: wesbrencro <Brendaw@tinyonline. co.uk>
Subject: [peterborough_ memories] New member
To: peterborough_ memories@ yahoogroups. co.uk
Date: Tuesday, 3 March, 2009, 8:21 AM
Hello Maureen
I live in Orton now, but I lived in Werrington from 1956 to 1958, then
in Walton until 1964, when we noved to Kettering
for my Dad's work. I
went to school at Werrington and Walton Junior schools, so I know the
area well, had a friend in Sages
Lane, also Lincoln Road. I was also
born in Paston Lane,
my grandmother' s house, but then we went to live
in Maxey.
Brenda
Hi
Gordon
I started School in 1948. I started senior school in 1956 and left in Dec 1959.
Mr Avery was still the Headmaster, Mr Judd was Science Master, and he seems to
be the teacher that most people you speak to remember.
Maureen

Hi again Maureen. I went to Walton Junior around 1938 then on to the senior school,
which I left to go to KingsSchool in 1945. Mr Avery
was the Walton head then. I would just love to walk around the old school again
for old time sake, but of course it's gone now, I do however remember
quite sentimentally the assembly hall, classrooms,playgrou nds etc.etc. Regards
Gordon
----- Original Message -----
From: maureen mason
To: peterborough_ memories@ yahoogroups. co.uk
Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 3:58 PM
Subject: Re: [peterborough_ memories] New member
Hi Gordon
My family left the farm in about 1938, they ended up in Paston Lane where my Mother still lives.
Did you go to WaltonSchool if do what year
did you leave
Maureen
--- On Tue, 3/3/09, Gordon Boughton <quilletman@btopenwo rld.com> wrote:
From: Gordon Boughton <quilletman@btopenwo rld.com>
Subject: Re: [peterborough_ memories] New member
To: peterborough_ memories@ yahoogroups. co.uk
Date: Tuesday, 3 March, 2009, 1:09 PM

Hi Maureen. I remember the farm very well.It was a wonderful walk from Mountsteven Avenue
into Sages Lane, across
the railway lines to the fields and the farm. I am sure I helped at
thrashing time where they had a steam traction engine driving the
thresher.I was a young lad at the time and also remember riding on back of the
young bullocks in their pen when no one was about ! There was for a time a
"tented" army group with gun etc close to the farm to protect the
railway I presume.Further on past the farm I believe I remember the sheath's of
corn all stood up in the fields to dry.
Also at the end of Sages Lane
just before the crossing there was a cottage with very nice grape vine growing
out side. By the way, we lived in Mountsteven Ave from around 1936 until
the 60's.Regards G Boughton.
----- Original Message -----
From: maureen mason
To: peterborough_ memories@ yahoogroups. co.uk
Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 8:36 AM
Subject: Re: [peterborough_ memories] New member
Hi
I would still like to hear from anyone who remembers my Mothers family, but I
don't expect anyone will still remember them living at Headings farm. The farm
in the field over the railway from Sages
Lane. I t is nice to hear from other people who
lived in Walton. I can still remember being able to walk across the fields and
wreck from Paston Lane
to Mountsteven Avenue.
At that time Croyland road at Churchfield
Road end was just a dirt track.
--- On Tue, 3/3/09, wesbrencro <Brendaw@tinyonline. co.uk> wrote:
From: wesbrencro <Brendaw@tinyonline. co.uk>
Subject: [peterborough_ memories] New member
To: peterborough_ memories@ yahoogroups. co.uk
Date: Tuesday, 3 March, 2009, 8:21 AM
Hello Maureen
I live in Orton now, but I lived in Werrington from 1956 to 1958, then
in Walton until 1964, when we noved to Kettering
for my Dad's work. I
went to school at Werrington and Walton Junior schools, so I know the
area well, had a friend in Sages
Lane, also Lincoln Road. I was also
born in Paston Lane,
my grandmother' s house, but then we went to live
in Maxey.
Brenda
Hi. My family lived in the farm over the railway from Sages Lane, which was
called Headings farm, and my Grandfather worked as a horseman for Browns farm.
They left the farm in about 1938. During the war my mother worked in the
torpedo shop in Brotherhoods factory.
from Maureen.
--- In peterborough_memories@..., "Adele Gardner" <adele@...>
wrote:
>
> Thanks Brenda
>
>
>
> That is all very interesting.
>
> I was born in Dogsthorpe, in Welland Road, and Mum and Dad moved to
> Garton End Rd in about 1964, they are still there. I briefly lived in
> London Rd before moving back to Dogsthorpe first Dovecote Close and then
> Lawn Ave for the last 20 years,
>
>
>
> Adele
>
>
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: peterborough_memories@...
> [mailto:peterborough_memories@...] On Behalf Of wesbrencro
> Sent: 25 August 2008 14:59
> To: peterborough_memories@...
> Subject: [peterborough_memories] Re: Peterborough in pictures
>
>
>
> Hello Adele
>
> I think Alec Plant was a cousin of my Dad's. I have just looked at
> your Dogsthorpe website, found it very interesting. My father in law,
> Victor Weston, lived in Newark Avenue for 64 years ( he passed away 3
> years ago aged 91). He used to tell us stories of old Dogsthorpe, a
> lot of which is mentioned on your website.
> Peter ,my husband ,has memories of the old Showground, going through
> the fence , also of fields where Dogsthorpe estate is now. You could
> also see the Cathedrals of Ely and Peterborough across the fields in a
> straight line.
> The Sugar beet factory was mentioned on another message. We lived near
> there, the smell used to come in to your house, on to the clothes in
> the hall. The smell is not missed!
> Brenda
>
> --- In peterborough_memories@...
> <mailto:peterborough_memories%40yahoogroups.co.uk> , "Adele Gardner"
> <adele@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Brenda
> >
> >
> >
> > I lived next door to Mr (Alec?) and Mrs Plant in Garton End Road when
> I
> > was growing up. I think I saw a picture of your dad in the paper and
> > thought they must be brothers because they looked so alike.
> >
> >
> >
> > Adele
> >
> > www.dogsthorpe.com <http://www.dogsthorpe.com/
> <http://www.dogsthorpe.com/> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> >
> > From: peterborough_memories@...
> <mailto:peterborough_memories%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > [mailto:peterborough_memories@...
> <mailto:peterborough_memories%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ] On Behalf Of
> wesbrencro
> > Sent: 25 August 2008 09:59
> > To: peterborough_memories@...
> <mailto:peterborough_memories%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > Subject: [peterborough_memories] Re: Peterborough in pictures
> >
> >
> >
> > --Hello
> > Re Orchard's fish and chip shop, mentioned by Christine. Ted Orchard
> > was a school friend of my Dad's ( my Dad was a builder, originally
> > from Paston Lane, Stan Plant ). I and Mum still keep in touch with
> > Mrs Orchard.
> > We lived in Fulbridge road until 1964, then moved out of Peterborough,
> > returned in 1968.
> > I also remember the Sages Lane foot crossing, we used to go over there
> > to watch the trains.
> > My aunt had a bungalow at Marholm, we , as children, used to bike to
> > Marholm and past there to Helpston, with a picnic, up and down the
> > hils we called 'Devil's Dip'. Yes it is a pity the children can't go
> > out in the country on their bikes, now. I also remember Sansby's
> > butchers, interesting too re Churhfield road history, I had a school
> > friend (also Christine in Churchfield Road)
> > Brenda
> >
> > - In peterborough_memories@...
> <mailto:peterborough_memories%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > <mailto:peterborough_memories%40yahoogroups.co.uk> , "Christine
> > Chadwick"
> > <christine_m_chadwick@> wrote:
> > >
> > > --- In peterborough_memories@...
> <mailto:peterborough_memories%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > <mailto:peterborough_memories%40yahoogroups.co.uk> , "Gordon Boughton"
> > > <quilletman@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hi there Christine.Thank you for the information,and you can tell
> > > Ron that although I left Peterborough 60 years ago I am still a Posh
> > > supporter much to the disbelief of my Devon friends.I well remember
> > > going to the London Rd ground with father in those days.My dads name
> > > was Tom.I also watched Posh here in Devon at both Plymouth and
> Torquay
> > > in recent years.I did wonder if the "Revels" remember the Butcher's
> or
> > > the Fish shop I mentioned ?Your whole area has changed unbelievably
> > > since we were children,we used to walk to the end of M'S
> avenue,across
> > > Lincoln Rd into Sages lane, over the railway (There was a foot
> > > crossing then) it was all fields wonderful for kids.During the war
> > > there was a small tented group of soldiers with an anti aircraft gun
> > > just over the crossing in the field.I remember them giving us tins
> of
> > > Mconikies ?" Like thick beef soup"For home.Speak to you
> again.Gordon.
> > > ----------------------------------------------------------
> > > When I lived in Walton in the early 60's, the fish and chip shop was
> > > called 'Orchards'. My brother went to school with Ronnie Orchard.
> The
> > > Fish shop was called 'Orchards' for many years under different
> > > ownership. It is now revamped under new management -again- but since
> > > last year it is owned by Chinese people who do chinese food as well
> as
> > > fish and chips. (I haven't used the chippy for around 20 years -
> > > don't like greasy food!). The butcher's was made into a private
> > > dwelling house after the last butcher died a few years ago, but
> > > previously to that owned by a Mr Sansby, whose daughter has married
> > > one of Mr and Mrs Revel's grandsons.
> > >
> > > I used to walk over the foot crossing (which was mainly used for
> farm
> > > vehicles I think) at Sages Lane in the 60's, with dogs, over to all
> > > the fields and foot paths the other side - which is now Bretton. I
> > > think that was closed when the line was electrified, the same time
> as
> > > the road crossing was closed in Marholm Road - now a monstrous
> > > concrete foot bridge over.
> > >
> > > I lament the loss of so much nearby countryside - you need a car to
> > > find it these days. Until the age of five, I lived in the Marholm
> > > village, which is just outside Bretton. Bretton has swallowed up all
> > > the countryside in between. I daresay you could remember more than
> me.
> > > Mr and Mrs Revel can remember when my house wasn't there, and fields
> > > through to Paston Church (hence 'Churchfield Road').
> > >
> > > Christine
> > >
> >
>
Hi
I cannot remember accurately the number off hand but I think it was 117. A
Semi-detached, two houses before the comet pub on the same side of the road
opposite Ascott Drive. There was a bungalow next door between her house and the
pub, closer to the road..... I think that it was Mr Bone who lived in the
bundalow and the 'Moyse's' in the house attached to ours.
Bright blessings
Dave
That is directly opposite my parents. Mr
Bone lived there until his 90’s, and then Mrs Snow his daughter lived
there until recently. I think Mr Bone lived in the semi originally and built
the bungalow in his garden.
There is a book about Garton End
(Dogsthorpe Library used to have a copy, I think Central library still do,
Kings school have a copy but not easy to borrow as I no longer have a child
there) which has a picture of Mr Bone and a horse next to Garton End pond,
which was on the bend where my parents house is now. The houses were built in
the 1930’s by Mr Setchfield who lived opposite the Comet when I was
growing up.
Adele
From:peterborough_memories@... [mailto:peterborough_memories@...] On Behalf Of musson_dave Sent: 19 June 2009 14:25 To:peterborough_memories@... Subject: [peterborough_memories]
Digest Number 246
Hi
I cannot remember accurately the number off hand but I think it was 117. A
Semi-detached, two houses before the comet pub on the same side of the road
opposite Ascott Drive.
There was a bungalow next door between her house and the pub, closer to the
road..... I think that it was Mr Bone who lived in the bundalow and the
'Moyse's' in the house attached to ours.
hi recently moved back to peterborough after a ew years away1 am looking for
family members as i was fosterd as a lad. so if anyone can help me i am looking
for family with the surname FREEMAN , my moter was also known as FUSE and MOORE
Manythanks if anyone can help!
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