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Joan Williams, Catherwood, Thomas now
I recall most of the history of Flint written by readers. I was born in 1932 and remember Pastor Pomroy arriving to preach somewhere at the top of Duke Street, near Billy Fats's shop. He held his services in a large tent.
Thu Jun 18 08:11:06 2009
Paul Cunningham
I lived in the prefabs, no 24 Arcon Estate, the Garbutt family lived next door to us, the Holden family the other side, also the Flaherty family, Loftus family, Germaine & Clive Davies and many more. I remember the Dolman family from Albert Ave. Had a wonderful time living there. Then moved to Woodfield Ave, when I was about seven years old. Now I'm the current Mayor of Flint, of which I am very proud.
Thu Jun 11 08:15:55 2009
Neddo
Jaro, I remember the old jail. I believe it was an old water pumping station.
Thu May 14 09:50:07 2009
Michelle Prior from Flint
To Keith Davies, Gateshead. My father's name was Thomas Edward Grosvenor Davies from Flint - his mother was from Bagillt.
Wed May 13 08:29:45 2009
jaro3434
Completely different subject; but does anyone remember "the old jail" at the top of Flint going down to the far end Coed Onn Road and down the lane? Does anyone genuinely know what this was for, as 25 years ago when I used to live in Flint, there were all sorts of stories about what it was used for! I remember sitting on top of "the old jail" and if you wandered about 10 yards to the right we came across a very tiny hole in the ground hidden behind a rock, which had been completely overgrown, so only came across this purely by accident and on peering into the hole was a rusty set of ladders going down into the depths, and being inquistive youngsters we climbed down these ladders and at the bottom was a network of tunnels all leading off in different directions. Obviously not brave enough to follow any of these tunnels, and with some kind hearted friends screaming "ghost", it was an adrenaline rush to the ladder to get out of this dark crypt, but years later I am intrigued as to what they were actually for. So if anyone has any information please let me know.
Thu May 7 09:34:27 2009
Martin Hinton, France
Would anyone know of the whereabouts of any records of Courtaulds Flint cricket club as my grandfather was a prominent player after WW1? His name was James (Jimmy) Bradley who lived in Johnson street below the line, the home of his father Thomas of Irish descent who came to Flint to work in the chemical factory in the 1870s.
Thu Apr 23 10:13:12 2009
Neddo, Flint
John Beaumont. In answer to your question about the Barden below the line, I believe it was a small holding where the Thomases lived. He was known as Bert the Barden. Most of the family still live in Flint. They lived in Albert Avenue as kids. Should be easy to get in touch with them.
Fri Apr 3 14:00:00 2009
Janet Walker from Guildford
My great great grandfather, John Williams Jones, was born in the Royal Oak Inn, Flint, in 1857. His parents were Edward Williams Jones and Elizabeth Morcom. Edward was the publican of the Royal Oak in 1857. I think Edward went on to be a draper in Mold, but died around 1871 when John Williams took over the business before becoming a buyer for Owen and Owen in Liverpool! If anyone hads any information about the Morcoms (I can't find any in the 1851 or 1861 Welsh censuses) then I would be very interested. I think perhaps they might be confused with Morgans?
Mon Mar 16 08:48:52 2009
Kerry Edwards - Flint
My grandparents lived in the old coach house that was part of Rockcliffe Hall. They lived there until about 2004 and to this day I am fascinated by it. I would be grateful if anyone had any pictures of it in its former glory and the hall.
Fri Mar 13 10:28:26 2009
John Beaumont
Does anyone know anything about the 'Barden' [under the line] at Flint? Was it a dwelling or an area? Does anyone have any photographs?
Mon Mar 2 10:15:38 2009
Jim Brady, Flint depot
Bob Sarjent, I would like to contact you. I mentioned your name to a few mates you will certainly know, telling about this website. Barry Lloyd, Keith Billington, Keith Davies, Sammy Greenough, Ken Thomas. All still going strong. We talked about that game you concocted on the grand national - you invented using darts with a prize for the first three. Oh before I forget, I was talking to Dennis Taylor.
Tue Feb 10 09:08:22 2009
Williams
I was just wondering what happened to the old school on Northop Road, Miss Heggies they used to call it. Why did it get pulled down and where did the brick go? Former pupil. Thanks.
Tue Feb 3 10:26:40 2009
Hayley House (nee Rowlands), Dorset
Tracing my family tree I have found a lot of my family came from Buckley, Flintshire - Lane End to be precise. I have my gt gt grandfather John Rowlands on the 1861 & 1871 Census with his age as 44 & 55 resp. which make his birth abt 1817/1816. On the 1851 Census there is a John Rowlands age 26 which would make his birth 1825. On the '51 Census he is married to Ann with 1 daughter Elizabeth (1) but on the '61/71 Census' he is married to Hannah with son John (1853) and daughter Mary (1857). All 3 Census' are for Lane End! Is this the same John? If so why the 9 years difference? Can anyone help?
Mon Jan 19 09:39:07 2009
Bryn Parry, Cefn Mawr, Wrexham
Hi Vicky. My g.father came from Llanassa. He was Edmund Jones, daughter Sara Jane Jones. He was a miner born in Flintshire. She was born in 1863. He was born in 1834. Anybody know of them? Trying to find out my grandmother's name.
Thu Jan 15 10:14:11 2009
Vicky Perfect
Glyn Roberts. Please let us copy your prison book. It would be a great addition to our history society, and we could add a page on some more facts about our jail down by the castle. We would look after it.
Fri Dec 12 14:11:48 2008
Peter Metcalfe, Flint
Glyn Roberts. I am a member, and the archivist, of the Flint Local History Society with Vicky and would love a copy of the prison book. Please contact me via the webteam.
Fri Nov 14 09:16:02 2008
Vicky Perfect
In January 2009 I intend to start a new group at the library on the town's history and anyone who is researching their own history. If you are interested in coming along, I would be happy to hear from you.
Mon Nov 10 08:56:21 2008
Glyn Roberts
My grandfather left Flint around 1900 to look for work in Yorkshire, married my grandmother and settled in Menston, West Yorkshire. He brought with him a prison book that was looked after by Robert Roberts who was the prison keeper from 1785 to 1800 at Flint Castle. He logged all the prisoner details their character crimes and punishments. The punishments are very strange, hanging, sent to the hulk at Grenwich for onward transportation to the colonies, 6 months for murder etc.
Mon Nov 10 08:32:08 2008
Yvette Bryant - Holland
Hi, look for info on Jolley family. My grandmother Catherine Jolley lived at no 4 Henrietta Street, Shotton 1910+. Her father was Sidney John, mother Mary Agnes her sisters, Letitia and Agnes, brothers Robert and Sidney. Her mother died in 1912 and is buried in Shotton. her father went back to war, my question is what happened to the children? The children were 7, 10, 13, 17, 18. Robert and Sidney went to war but we don't know who cared for the girls. Hoping somebody has any info no matter how small on my family.
Thu Oct 16 09:34:25 2008
Mrs Mavis Lawton, Bury, Lancs
Hi, I was so pleased to see your reference to Michael Parry. He was my GG Grandfather. I sm presently researching my family tree and any information on him would be greatly appreciated.
Tue Oct 14 10:47:34 2008
Rosemary Hunter from Flint
Message for Juliette Owens. My great grandmother was Margaret Gresty from Nant Farm in Flint - sister to yours (if yours was Sarah born 1872). I have a lot of stuff on the Grestys, with great help from a lady called Sue whose family line is Owens. She told me she had put her Gresty stuff on Genes Reunited. Hope this helps!
Mon Oct 13 14:00:45 2008
Mo, Fflint
Hi, can any one tell me anything about "Hawthorne tavern", Mr Timothy's old house on Halkyn road. I had no idea it was an old tavern.
Mon Oct 13 08:43:06 2008
Juliette Owens, Surrey
John Off Fflint and Davies from Caernarfonshire. I am desperate to get hold of both of you re information about the Gresty family. My cousin Brian Johnston from Liverpool is also trying to obtain information about the family. I can't seem to get hold of your e mail addresses, can you help please? I do have a facebook page (just go to facebook and type in my name, you should find me quite easily) if this helps. Many thanks for all your help.
Tue Sep 9 11:05:17 2008
Elizabeth Edwards, Halkyn, formerly Feather St
Could you let me know the history regarding the large cannon which used to be sited at the approach to Flint Castle, and its whereabouts now...
Tue Sep 2 08:41:37 2008
Keith Davies, Gateshead
I am doing my family tree. Trying to trace anyone called (name) Grosvenor Davies from Holywell/Bagillt areas.
Tue Aug 26 07:52:55 2008
John off Fflint
Message for Juliette Owens from Surrey, my mother married a Stanley Joseph Gresty who lived in Feather Street, Fflint. He died in 1946 and left a son and two daughters, could be a relation of yours?
Mon Aug 11 14:13:51 2008
Hazel Kerr nee Baeten known as Beaton, Fife
Hi Vicky, having had time to reflect on my time in aber works I do remember the small makeshift canteen. Also the big rubber doors with the wind howling through, quite often I remember seeing squirrels on the boxes when going in on mornings. Talking about wearing rollers in our hair, I remember 1 incident when I slept in 1 Saturday morning and had to stand and wait for a bus in the rain. I was wearing a red chiffon scarf on my head, as was the fashion in the 60s. When I went to get ready to go to the Ritz in Rhyl my hair had red streaks through, and rather than miss my Saturday night out I went out like that, you can imagine the comments I got. Now today people pay a fortune to get that done, oh the good old days. I remember also a letter going to my address in Wales from Courtaulds asking me to go back, but by then I was married and living in Scotland, on reflection I wished I had kept the letter. Have so many tales I could tell of my very happy hard working days in the cone winding and the girls I worked and hope that they are all happy and well.
Thu Aug 7 16:52:58 2008
Davies from Caernarfonshire
Could Juliette Owens from Surrey contact me re Gresty, Rogers, my name Davies (the web team have my email address). My family are from Flint but so many surnames involved. Have census with Gresty included. Would send photo copy of census if she so wishes.
Mon Jul 28 10:26:42 2008
Grace
It has come to my attention that my great-great grandfather, Robert Crilley, and many of his relatives, worked in Connah's Quay as a chemical labourers. Apparently after that, he was the innkeeper at the Queen Hotel until his death in 1886. Do you have any information about this hotel?
Mon Jul 14 08:30:02 2008
Vicky Perfect
I have been contacted about this only yesterday. In 1284 Flint was granted the right to hold a market and fair twice a year and also the right to have mills one was at Oakenholt and the other could we have been at The Bryn in Flint it in on old maps (see the fflint.co.uk site) there is an old map on it that clearly shows the mill it is from 1840s, I think.
Thu May 22 14:52:44 2008
Elaine Jones
Can you give us any information on the Old Mill, Halkyn Street as they are trying to put it through as a development site. Do you know if it is a listed building - we always thought it was?
Thu May 22 09:10:05 2008
Jen Roberts
To Vicki Perfect. Yes, I live in Rockcliffe Hall, in one of the three dwellings from 1960-70 when the land was purchased by the Central Electricity Generating Board because it wanted the tunnel and the land over it as access to the marsh to build a power station (which didn't happen of course). It was a great home and I have many happy memories of the place. There was a ghost which we learned to live with and, of course, many other goings on that one would expect from an old house. My bedroom wall was about 2ft thick but in some parts of the house the wall were only 6 inches thick. There was a candle space at the top of the staircase that my dad found when he decorated. There was a cellar but I didn't go into it - too many spiders. Our garage was part of the tower and, as a child, I used the downstairs of the garage as a play house. It was generally known as the dungeon. My dad spent a lot of time on the roof where there was a walk round - he was able to keep out of my mum's way up there. My brother and myself spent most of our time playing on the marsh, dangerous but good fun. Wavecrest belonged at that time to CL Nicholson who was an estate agent in Shotton. He lived there with his wife and son, Richard, who is a well known antique map dealer. I know there were cellars there but only went into the main living rooms as the house. Rockcliffe Hall will always be home to me and when I think of how the CEGB was with the residents who lived there at the time it makes me very angry. It might not have happened these days, but there you go.
Thu May 1 09:20:49 2008
Vicky Perfect
Hi Stephen Wynne, Yous question about Little Ireland was named not because it was an island but it was where all the Irish lived that came to work in the chemical factory Muspratt Bros & Huntley from 1850 to 1900, below the lines as it's known now, because it is the area the other side of the railway lines. It was a vibrant industrial place in the 1850s I have a picture of the White Horse pub and I could email you a copy of it. That area of Flint is very interesting and I have lots of information on the area.
Mon Feb 25 09:07:51 2008
Patricia Thomas from Manchester
Chemical works in Flint in the late 1800s - has anyone any information as my ancestors moved to Flint from South Shields to work there and on the census returns are shown as chemical workers. Would love some more information to add to my family history.
Mon Jan 14 09:07:35 2008
Maxine Moore (Jones)
Hi Vicky, I'm trying to find out some information on the Flint Lead Works 1813. My boss has a token from there and is trying to find out where in Flint the works were situated. Please could you enlighten us? Many thanks. P.S I'm Ann Hughes's (Jones) niece, Marianne's daughter. Love the photos from Courtaulds, the ones of all of you sat on the bowling green.
Mon Jan 7 11:59:21 2008
Geraint, Ruthin
J Flint USA - The place name Flint is derived from The Flint (Le Flynt)- the platform of rock partly in the channel of the Dee on which the castle is built. It is now visible under the NE bastion tower. In both old French,(Norman builders of the castle) and later in English, the word Flint was used for any hard stone or rock, and not specific for today's flint (silex). Pre 1277, the area was known in Welsh as Croes Ati (Atiscross) and was part of the Tegeingl commote (Anglesfield). When the castle was built in 1277, the King's payroll refer to it as Le Flynt, Flynd, Flind. In 1281, it was Flint, 1283 Fflynth, 1291 Fflynd, 1300 Fflynt. Hope this helps!
Thu Jan 3 13:39:47 2008
Paul Carr, Flint
Hi Vicky Perfect, I've got a book of historic notices that's very old about Flint. Just thought you might want a look. It's got old photos of Flint Castle and the old county prison at the castle and loads of other stuff.
Mon Dec 31 08:58:15 2007
J. FLINT, USA
It has been very interesting to read everyone's comments on Flint and the many fond memories many have. Does anyone know where the name Flint came from?
Mon Dec 24 09:46:52 2007
Cyril Bowler off Flint but now Scunthorpe
I remember Roskell Sq like it was yesterday delivering morning 'papers in 51/52. You could go round early morning in the summer months to find people had left their front doors open all night for fresh air - some chance today.
Fri Dec 21 14:11:34 2007
Norma Mason
Hi Graham Giffiths, sorry can't help you but you may be able to help me. I knew your wife's brother, Andrew. How he is?
Thu Dec 13 08:12:50 2007
Kevin Prince - Scarborough
I believe Rockliffe Hall used to be my family residence a long long time ago. Also, looking for photographs of the hall and anyone's memories of the place. Trying to fill in some gaps in the family tree. I have no memory of visiting the hall, but have memories of the family discussing it. Used to visit Wepre hall often as we lived in Wepre Park.
Wed Nov 7 13:13:11 2007
Joy Heywood, Rempstone.
Re the man with the gun on Chester Road, Flint.
I remember it well - even though it was 50 odd years ago. I must have been about seven at the time. We lived in Connahs Quay, but I attended Holywell Convent school. The bus came to a halt in Flint, just outside my Auntie Bessie Bibby's place. Obviously, we had no idea why. The next thing I knew, my dad, in his police uniform, came onto the bus and took me and my friend, Margaret Lamb (Lamb's shop, Connahs Quay), off the bus and home.
Mon Nov 5 08:10:27 2007
Graham Griffiths, Amersham
In reply to Axel's question. "The Antelope" was an off licence situated on Chester Road directly opposite the end of Queens Avenue i.e. it was on the corner of the track which went over the railway line to George Carr's farm. On the way home from the Council School in the 1940s I recall seeing horse drawn brewers drays unloading there.
Fri Nov 2 09:53:24 2007
Vicky Perfect
Hi Anne, Rockcliffe Hall always fascinated me. Have you any photos and what was it like inside? What are your memories of living there?
Thu Oct 25 08:43:23 2007
Ann Woods (nee Bailey), Flint
I lived in the bungalow (The Cliffe) next to Rockcliffe Hall as a child. Has anyone got any information or photos of Rockcliffe Hall (which was converted to three dwellings) and overlooked the marsh between Flint and Connahs Quay?The hall and the bungalow have been replaced by the new power station, but I have fond memories of Rockcliffe, including the wooded area called Wavecrest, which also had the foundations of a large dwelling within it and an underground shelter. Can anyone help?
Mon Oct 22 14:47:53 2007
Axel
Has anyone got any information or photos on the Antelope that used to be on Chester Road? As far as I know it was like an off license.
Mon Oct 22 08:48:28 2007
Vicky Perfect
On continuing my research into Flint in the 1900s I came across a small section of a map that someone gave me many many years ago when I ran the Royal Oak in Flint. People would always give me things they had found in attics which were not of any monetary value but interesting to an historian like myself. I never took much notice of it because it was hardly readable, but with the wonders of modern technology i.e. a scanner I managed to clean it up to read. I am very very interested in life down by the castle in the 1840 to 1900 when it was buzzing with life and businesses were at their peak down there. Right next to the castle on the North West side was Flint Forge and close by three pubs: The White Lion, the Castle Inn and The Yacht Inn and just a short walk away The Dee Inn and that is not the one we know as bar Lloyds today. But what is remarkable is that all these public houses are in the area of the Alkali Works, and also on the map it is the area the poor of Flint lived as it is marked on the map as "The Poor of Flint" and right next to the Smelting Works. So the only escape for those living in the area marked out as the poor of Flint was to visit the pubs and try and forget the dreadful conditions they were living and working in. They were not houses but more like a poor man's mobile home made of wood and like a gipsy caravan, not the colourful type I am sure. So keep giving me your old bits of maps, they are fascinating.
Mon Oct 1 10:59:54 2007
Michelle Evans
My husband descends from George Roskell from Flintshire, Wales through his son Nicholas Roskell. Thank you for this little bit of information. We live in Australia and are always grateful for that little bit more info.
Thu Sep 20 08:26:24 2007
Peter Erasmus, Gorsedd, Holywell
Further to Graham Griffith's letter of Jan 24th. I believe that the 'armed siege' of Chester Road took place in the late 50s, probably between 57 and 58. The house where the siege took place was one of the red bricked houses in the row on Chester Road, to the east of Albert Avenue. The man would have been about 50 years of age at the time, was well educated and held a 'white collar' office job. It was believed that he had been reading extensively about the IRA and this may have been a trigger for what happened. The police inspector was Brynmor Jones but it may have been 'Big Lou the Bobby' who disarmed him.
Wed Jun 13 09:04:20 2007
Brian Leighton
Hey el, I wrote a song about it, and Flint castle. Your mam loved it, so did mine, and aunty Nelly. God I miss me aunty al. Just like you. She always wanted to do somthing with my songs, maybe I should. The old days, now it's us. Come to quick. I will call to see you soon. Love you, Brian.
Thu Mar 8 11:21:21 2007
Eleanor Tatler
I should remember Brian, I spent more time in your house than mine...do you remember us going to the railway with an old pram to get coal with your mam and my mam? Not sure if it was legal though ha ha.
Tue Mar 6 16:25:06 2007
BRIAN LEIGHTON OFF FLINT
I lived in the prefabs from 62-64. They were the bees knees after upper Queen St. I lived at 17 Acorn St. The kitchen always fascinated me, with the pull down tables, and ironing board. Fridge. What was a fridge? Ha, ha. A box by your back door, that's if you could fill it. No spare money them days. HI.SUE, AND ELENOR. REMEMBER?
Fri Mar 2 10:19:44 2007
Juliette Owens from Surrey
Anyone remember the name Gresty? Am also researching family history and my great grandmother lived in Nant Farm in Flint. So far all the information I have managed to get was that my great grandmother was Sarah Elizabeth (gresty?) who married Samuel Henry Johnston from Ireland and moved to Liverpool. Can anyone help?
Tue Feb 13 09:17:51 2007
Graham Griffiths
Hope I'll be forgiven for hitching a ride on Vicky Perfect's Flint in the 1800s heading because my query relates to the 1950s. I'm raising the question on behalf of my wife Morag Ross whose father, Dr William Ross, had a Flint practice at that time. Does anyone recall an incident in the early fifties when Dr Ross persuaded a man to give himself up to the police after the man had barricaded himself in his house after using a shotgun to shoot a delivery man? I lived in Chester Road and have a vague recollection that the police arrived complete with a rifle under the direction of the big Inspector whose name eludes me (possibly Brynmor?). The story made the National press at the time and in doing a bit of family interest we wanted to check up on the story in the National Newspaper archive at Colindale but without a narrower date range it's a daunting task. Any info, either direct recollection of the incident or indirect, eg name of the big Inspector, which might narrow the date range would be very helpful. Thanks.
Wed Jan 24 08:43:47 2007
Sheila (Roberts) Shaw
I have recently become interested in Flint because, whilst searching for my ancestors, I have discovered that my great grandfather, Edwin Roberts was born and probably died in Flint. I intend making a visit some time this year. There is a history of mining in my family so I think it safe to presume that my great grandfather was a miner.
Mon Jan 8 10:17:52 2007
Karen Webster, Derbyshire
I have just traced my family tree back to Flint, my g.g.grandfather's name was John Taylor his wife was Eleanor Bradshaw both born 1790c. Any info would be great.
Mon Jan 8 09:52:29 2007
Rachel Cooch, Chester
I would also love to see this painting as my gg grandmother lived there. Where can I see it?
Fri Oct 20 14:35:32 2006
Vicky Perfect
Hi Paul it was quite interesting for you to talk about the pre-fabs Arcon Estate. That was were my cousin Dave Beck lived until he was 9 years old, we were talking about the pre-fabs only yesterday, what can you remember about them? I did not live there but I remember them and visiting my Aunty Megan there, what I remember was they were all so well kept and people seemed happy to live in them, all made of steel or something can you tell us more about them and some of the other people who lived there?
Mon Sep 11 08:32:29 2006
Paul Evans
Being born and bred in flint, Evans Street to be precise, I now live in Telford, Shropshire. I remember the prefabs. To us they were an adventure playground but the best days of my childhood were spent playing there. Message for Lynne Roberts; my father worked at Courtaulds during the early 70's. He may remember your father, Paddy. I shall ask him. Many thanks.
Wed Jul 26 07:57:55 2006
Chris off Flint
Hi Barry, just curious, why would you love to live in a fridge?
Fri Jul 21 12:25:08 2006
Barry Dolman, Greenfield
I remember the prefabs as I lived at the top of Albert Avenue. Unlike us they had fridges, and I would have loved to live in one.
Wed Jul 12 10:04:39 2006
john barrie roberts
any body remember paddy foley who worked in courtaulds flint untill 1974-1975? i am his daughter. he died many years ago i remember going with him to the mill and seeing all the machines and the girls in the canteen. he seemed to be very popular with his irish charm. lynn roberts nee foley
Mon May 22 10:44:28 2006
Vicky Perfect
Hi Eleanor
I have a picture of the old town band how long ago are you refering to?
And Sue I also have a picture of the train that ran from Aber to Castle works I will post them on this website for you.
Wed May 3 12:11:50 2006
ELEANOR TATLER
Vicky, would you know of anyone who has a photo of flint town silver band? My grandfather was in the band for forty
Fri Apr 21 09:37:25 2006
Dot Chandler, Flint
Hi Sue Aston,
if you log onto http://www.fflint.co.uk/memoranda.html there are loads of old photos of Flint including one of the train you asked about.
Tue Apr 18 09:07:43 2006
Sue Aston (Tatler )
Does any one have a photoghraph of the train that ran between the Courtaulds textiles mill in Fflint. My grandfather used to drive this train, it went from the Aber works to Castle works.
Fri Mar 3 17:45:46 2006
Maureen Torres (maiden name Wiggins)
My stepgrandad, Ferguson, lived in Castle Street. I used to love going there and seeing the castle and riding the bus from the Quay to Flint. My father was Tom Wiggins, and my Grandma was Sarah and my real grandad was Rueben. He died in the first war. I also had two step uncles, one was Len Ferguson and John. Sadly we all lost touch. Me dad's dead now so is me mam. I have a home in the Quay. Once in a while I catch the bus and go to Flint. People are down to earth there.
Thu Jan 26 07:47:34 2006
Kath Jones Flint
Does anyone remember the prefabs in flint? I lived there from 1947 to 1954 and I loved it. It was great just having a bathroom and most of all, an inside toilet, no more braving the elements when you needed to spend a penny!
Wed Jan 25 13:54:13 2006
Vicky Perfect
Ade
Thanks for your comments, I have lots of pictures of Courtaulds for it was the first job I had after leaving school, I am in the process of writing something for this site about Courtaulds and I hope other people who worked there will add there memories of working in Courtaulds too.
Fri Jan 13 12:16:44 2006
Ade off Fflint
Question to Vicky and other contributers to these pages.
I noticed on the Deeside site that there is a vast array of info/pictures etc.. about the Steelworks. Something similar should be included about Textiles in Fflint.
I'm sure there must be a lot of info on Courtaulds and other industries in the Fflint area over the last century. Personal accounts/photos?
Thu Jan 12 13:38:06 2006
Vicky Perfect
Hi Peter, It is part of the Lowry Collection and it is very interesting because you get a good idea of what the old Roskell Square looked like, it had an inner court yard area, and at one time the Miners Arms was part of the outer ring of houses until it was moved. Did you know there were over 40 businesses in the area known as 'Below the Line' (below the railway lines)?
Tue Nov 29 09:09:25 2005
Peter Jones
LS Lowry painted Roskell Square so it couldn't have been all bad. where can we see this picture today?
Sat Nov 26 21:42:00 2005
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