your comments
Robert Manley (Robin)
Hello JohnI don't know if you remember me. My dad was Joe Manley the blacksmith and my mum ran the Youth Hostel. I met you a couple of years ago while waiting for a chinese take-away.Anyway I promised you some pictures of Mrs Dennis and Roger, which I've finally dug up. (sorry it took so long) There's also one of my father dressed as a tramp at the tug-of-war, and one of him with Mr Townsend who used to live in Tower Street.Please send me your email address and I'll scan them in for you.All the best, and I'll say hello the next time I see you in Crick.
Mon Nov 23 09:31:48 2009
M Edwards, from Aldwick, W Sussex.
I am trying to find anyone in Crickhowell that knew Alf ( Alfred Edwards who was with Flo ) if anyone has information please contact me.
Thu Oct 8 10:04:42 2009
pauline eden glos
my grandmother Mary Morris farmed Gilfach farm for 50 years and the family owned some other farms - I would like to know more about the change of hands of these farms .
Mon Aug 31 15:38:45 2009
John Addis Crickhowell
to Heather Taylor Agnes Jones (ne Thomas)is sat on the right of the bride Rose Thomas, left looking at the photo of wedding
Sat Aug 1 17:53:46 2009
John Addis Crickhowell
For old photoes of Crickhowell I sell Books Called Crickhowell Yesterday on EbayThis will help to answer questions which many people ask on this site about places and family
Tue Jul 28 09:00:36 2009
Pamela Blake Hampshire
Dear John Addis, My Ancestors were toll gate keepers in Wales. One of the toll cottages they operated from was in Brecon Road, Abergavenny and the other at Bridge Toll Cottage, Glangrwyney. I have a faded photo of the Glangrwyney Toll Cottage but was wondering if you have any photos of this toll house and/or the Brecon Road Toll house? If you have I would love copies of them.RegardsPamela Blake
Mon Jul 13 18:44:56 2009
Heather Taylor, Worcestershire
Trying to contact Mr John Addis regarding first photo of the wedding of A J Addis and Rose Thomas, tracing Thomas line in family history and have come across a Rose E Thomas in census return of 1881, daughter of William and Mary, and wondering if you have any more information on the family, and whether this could be THE same Rose Thomas, if so her younger sister Agnes was my 2 x great grandmother, so desperate for any info!!
Sun Jul 5 20:16:43 2009
Carolyn Arthurs, Caldicot
I believe my great grandfather was a police man in Crickhowell at the beginning of the last century. His name was Jarrett. Do you have any information about him? My grandmother was born at the polce station I believe in 1898.
Wed May 27 19:56:18 2009
Jules Hall
I am looking for a black survice man who was in wales in the year of 1945I only have my mothers name and his name.Can any one please help me.I can give you more info, if needed!
Sun May 17 21:04:44 2009
geoffrey ferguson from hawkwell essex
I lived in Crickhowell from August 1939 to Feb 1946,attended St Edmund's Church School and Brecon Grammar. I recall the night the Indian Army arrived, it was a frosty and moonlit night.The account by Mr Addis sadly omits mention that the cavalry and the artillery also set up camp in Llangattock Park.There was a cookhouse in the yard behind the Britannia pub.The HQ was set up in the old Glanusk House, which they virtually wrecked.One member of this force died and was buried in St Edmund's Churchyard.I lived at 19,High St in the flat above that which is now Nicholls Dept. Store, in those%! 20days used as a military blanket store.
Thu May 14 15:39:49 2009
Michael Philip Catania from manchester, ct usa
This is a really great picture of my uncle Philip. I am trying to do more research on his plane and was wondering if anybody knew where i could get some. My Father made my middle name after his brother Philip.
Fri Feb 27 10:35:25 2009
Angela Moyls Summerland, B.C.
do you know if there are any photo's of the Bailey family who lived in Glanusk in the 1840's? My husbands great great grandmother Margaret Bailey married James Greenfield 22 June 1839. I would love to see a picture of any of the family. I would also like to have a picture of Brynderwen the family home of the Greenfields. Any leads would be greatly appreciated.
Sat Feb 7 17:16:48 2009
Trevor Addis
Looking for family in Crickhowell
Wed Jan 28 10:21:38 2009
Ruth, Bristol
do you have any information on the history of the old cottages attached to the gliffaes hotel (i believe they are now used as staff quarters)
Wed Jan 21 14:09:18 2009
John Billingham, New Forest
Help required. Could anyone tell me if there was a Albion Inn or Britannia Inn in Crickhowell probally dating from the mid 1930's, there would have been a Frank and Charlotte Billingham as Landlord & Landlady. They later lived in Ty Gwyn which I believe is now a Guest Hotel.
Fri Nov 28 12:14:00 2008
Gill Head from Maidstone,Kent
Hello John, I love looking at the you photographs, can you tell me if there is a photograph of my grt grandparents Richard and Ann Lewis' bakers shop which was next door to the CornExchange on the 1901 census. On the same census my grandparents Richard and Catherine Lewis are shown living at 9 Victoria Terrace next door to John and Ann Addis,could it be that members of your family were neighbours of my family? My father Horace was born at Victoria Terrace in 1906.
Mon Nov 3 09:37:29 2008
Ross Pocknell, Abergavenny
Hello john like the photos of my great grand parents and love the photo of you in the football team.
Mon Nov 3 09:24:45 2008
John Billingham, New Forest
My father worked in the Bear in the 1930's he was an errand boy and would run errands for staff and customers alike. He told me it was a lucrative pastime.
Fri Oct 10 15:27:17 2008
Lloyd Pocknell from Abergavenny
hi john is that my great great grandparents? I would like to know more about them (please right back).
Mon Jun 30 10:03:58 2008
Ann Thomas from Loughborough
Hi John. I loved your photos especially the one of the ' Honey Cart'. I lived with my Grandfather William Baker in Langattock and we had to close all the doors and windows when it was time for the cart to call and empty the buckets. Our big treat was to walk to Crick to the wonderful ice-cream shop that was there then.
Wed May 14 09:07:35 2008
Dave, Hereford
Any one know mr hodges the owner of a garage in the 30's 40's 50's?
Mon Apr 7 09:47:46 2008
Audrey coggins Liverpool
Hi John Loved your pictures. In the 1851 Census my Gr Gr Grandmother Margaret Jones is listed as being an Inn Keeper but it doesnt say of what just the High street Do you know of any records of any other pubs or was the Bear Hotel the only one? I am hoping to pay Crickhowell a visit soon and would be grateful for any help
Thu Mar 6 16:53:28 2008
Jan McCann from Adelaide Sth Aust
I have thouroughly enjoyed looking through your photos... What a beautiful part of the world you live in... I would dearly love to visit.. maybe one day... My motive for writing.. I have been tracing my Ancestors... I would love to find out about my GGGrandfather: he was a Wesleyan Minister Lewis Williams... He lived and preached in Crickhowell 1847 - 1850... Is the Church still standing... the carpark/housing? I know I am asking a lot... but to find my Ancestor lived and breathed in your City... another thought.. must be a few "rellies".. plenty down under!!! In appreciation.. Jan..
Tue Feb 26 14:45:47 2008
Patricia Woolfall, Andover
Hi John, my sister is Val Havard, meet you after so many years at Sallys wedding, great to see pics of crichowell val did say she would get me your second book remind her plea.
Sat Feb 16 16:43:05 2008
Derrie Edge from Hereford
Hello John. Yes I know Dante Gates his mother is the youngest sister to S/SGT Philip Catania Radio operator to B.17f Flying Fortress Ascend Charlie. Dante's mother Camilla Gates is a tremendous help in the in depth research on the aircrew. I also want to gain any local information and yes I know father was at the crash site of 16/17 September 1943.
Mon Jan 28 08:00:14 2008
Josephine Wanstall from Bracknell
My great great grandfather, William Richard Clarke ran a Draper shop in the High Street, Crickhowell in 1851 then in 1861 in Beaufort Street. Has anyone any information or photos around this period in time that can help me with my family history researches?
Thu Dec 13 16:08:46 2007
Ross and Lloyd
Your pictures they are brillant...
Mon Dec 3 08:30:37 2007
David .J. Haydon.
Dear John Addis,I have just returned from a holiday at Glanusk Park Estate,and would like to purchase your book intitled Crickhowell Yesterday. Itis the write up and especially the pictures that are of interest,what periods, dates from and to are covered? And I am very interested on all matters regarding the estate in general.Please advise your email address so that we might talk, and any other useful information.Many thanks,
Sun Sep 9 16:06:44 2007
P Tedder , Surrey
Hi, if there are any photos of the Glanusk Estate I would love to purchase a copy my mother in law was born in Cross Keys and her father worked on the estate in 1917. His family lived and worked on the estate up until the 1960's at least.
Thu Aug 30 09:13:00 2007
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Do you have any information on Knights Mill and The Laundry that are on the just along the road from the entrance to the Estate? Do you know of names of the people who lived there?
Thu Jul 19 15:24:42 2007
Vicky , Harding New Zealand
Dear John Addis, I have an old photo of my ancestor Mrs. ADDIS standing outside the row of houses she owned in Victoria Terrace near the bridge in Crickhowell. Please contact me also I would to buy a copy of your book.
Tue Jul 3 09:39:52 2007
John Addis, Crickhowell
Hi Richard, please email, Regards John
Fri Jun 29 12:45:53 2007
Richard from Gilwern
John. I am researching the wartime activities of US troops in the Gilwern to Crickhowell area during 1943 to 1945. Do you happen to have any photos of any military nature from this time ??Thanks, Richard.
Thu Jun 28 17:42:21 2007
John Addis, Crickhowell
I am sorry Sophie Jackson that you are upset about the photo of the dancing bears. Certainly you are correct that this type of cruelty should be stopped. But this is a photograph concerning social history. This is a photograph that shows what went on. The Gypsy's made a living and people that tuned up to watch were as bad as the people who used the bears in this way. Perhaps our own grandparents and great grandparents were there. Thank god this does not happen any more in the civilised world.
Mon Jun 18 10:58:47 2007
Sophie Jackson, Stockton-On-Tees
I think making bears dance is cruel. First they slaughter thir mother take the cubs illigaly from the wild, pierce a hole in it's nose so they can put a big metal ring in it, rip out there teeth and claws all without annaesthetic, then they tie string on the ring through it's nose and pull on the rope to make it stnd on it's hind feet! I'ts cruel, inhumane and should be stopped!
Thu Jun 14 09:46:29 2007
Ian Jones
Do you have any photographs showing the front of Upper House Farm?Thanks
Sun May 27 19:28:35 2007
Rhiannon Rees from Abertillery
I recently found out that my great, great grandfather, James Edwards, was gamekeeper at the Glanusk Estate in 1881. If anyone has any pictures of the Estate at this time I'd be very grateful.
Tue May 22 08:12:05 2007
Marianne Morgan, Golden, New Jersey, USA
Dear John, I enjoyed seeing your photographs, especially of the Bear Inn. The 1851 Census lists my 2nd Great-Grand Uncle, Thomas Morgan and his wife, Lettice, living next door to the Bear Inn. He was a blacksmith. Can you tell me where I can obtain a copy of 'Crickhowell Yesterday'? I am preparing a family history and think it would make a nice addition to my files.
Wed May 16 09:51:33 2007
john addis crickhowell
Crickhowell Yesterday can be bought from me at NP8 1RB.
Tue Mar 6 14:10:12 2007
Paul from Crickhowell
I am the owner of Cwrt Y Gollen Lodge, 1 mile East of Crickhowell. After Cwrt Y Gollen House was burnt down, it's gate lodge was converted to a fishing lodge. I would like to hear from anybody that stayed in the lodge in those days, especially if they have photographs of the building - interior or exterior.
Tue Jan 23 09:47:06 2007
S. Williams, Monmouthshire.
I would like to contact Vicky Tagg from Lincolnshire, about her mum Elizabeth Jones. My sister has been trying to contact her for many years. I would also like Crickhowell yesterday V.2
Sun Jan 21 12:29:48 2007
LInda Kent-Taylor, Welwyn
I have seen a copy of a family photgraph taken in Crickhowell.
The Williams family of Twynbleanant Brynmawr on a visit to Crickhowell.
I have been told you may have the glass negative. If so have you any idea of the date it ws taken. It would help to try to sort out family members.
Wed Oct 11 09:32:09 2006
Derek Homfray-Davies
The news from Paul Foley concerning
Edward Cox Davies of Cwrt y Gollen has
enabled me to abandon a four year search.
Many many thanks.
Tue Sep 5 09:21:28 2006
Derek Homfray-Davies- Glastonbury
I have been visiting family graves across S Wales. Am delighted to see photo of Cwrt y Gollen House - it's a first. Have emailed
the Crickhowell archivist group.
Tue Aug 29 11:03:35 2006
Francis Sans from Carla-Bayle (France )
I am very intersted by the old photo of John Addis No.6, Dancing bears in Crickhowell. I think that they are French Bears displayers. How can I get a reproduction of this photo?
Wed Aug 2 09:39:06 2006
Vicky Tagg from Lincolnshire
My mother, formerly Elizabeth Jones, was born and raised in Crickhowell. We have Crickhowell Yesterday v1 but are unable to get v2 anywhere. Can you help us as she is desperate. I believe there is a picture of my great grandfather in army uniform, my great uncle Harold in some sports teams and my mother in some school photos in the book.
Can you help?
Thu Jul 27 10:23:08 2006
Jenniffer Morgan Saundersfoot
Hello John
The photos are great Have you any more of the family?
I am your cousin Jenniffer Aunty Claras granddaughter Regards to Ann
Mon Mar 27 03:14:54 2006
Gwynner from Milton Keynes
Trying [and getting very frustrated]to trace anything in relation to the Hansfords who I believe lived there in Crickhowell until after WW2, does anyone know anything?
Fri Jan 27 09:57:37 2006
john addis crickhowell
Hello dante gates virginia usa you say you are a nephew of the crew would it be the flying fortress crew regards DJA
Mon Jan 16 16:22:08 2006
John Addis, Crickhowell
Many hundreds of photos can be seen in the book 'Crickhowell Yesterday'. The glass negatives are held by me.
Fri Dec 16 16:21:16 2005
Dante' Gates from Virginia,USA
Hullo John, Thank you for the picture. Take care. A nephew of one of the crew
Mon Nov 21 21:30:00 2005
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