your comments
Joyce Williams (Lewis), Northop Hall
To Sue Pierce, Australia. Hello Sue, ask Jeff Pierce if he remembers Joyce and Marjorie Williams' Woodbine cottages by the top shop in Northop Hall. Marjorie used to go out with David your brother before he passed away. Joyce married Myfyr Lewis. Jeff was a very good dancer every Saturday in the Northop institute.
Tue May 5 09:17:49 2009
Netta Rowlands
Bank Holiday Monday May 4th we are having a working shire horse day and a fun dog show in aid of Claire House the hospice at Clatterbridge. the day starts at noon, the dog show at 2pm. There will be a grand raffle and stalls and wonderful refreshments. Admission is £3 children free.
Mon Apr 27 09:10:20 2009
Raymond Bellis, Brisbane, Australia
Ray Bellis (Smokey). I was born in Northop Hall in 1947, emigrated to Australia in '67. I have great knowledge of this village. Anybody wanting to contact me only too pleased to anwser.
Wed Apr 15 16:58:44 2009
Netta Rowlands
Sorry to hear about your fall, hope it will mend well, take care. Yes I can vaguely remember the penny trick. Do you remember Lionel Gardner? Maybe you saw him on Welsh tele the other night campaigning to keep the Bangor theatre open. Good old Northopians born to serve. Next Sunday the 2nd November, we are having an interesting gathering in the URC church at the top of the High St. Back in the '30s it was passed at a methodist council meeting that on the 1st Sunday in November the 1859 revival would be remembered, and as it is the 150th year we are having Angela Bebington to give us in insight into that revival which was lead bymy great grandfather, Dafydd Morgan. So please any historians out there do join us at 2.30pm on the 2nd. November.
Fri Oct 24 08:18:10 2008
Sheena, Houghton-le-Spring
I have traced my great grandfather back to the Northop area and wondered if the surname of Cotterill (variations are Cotterall, Cotterell etc!) is common in the area?
Fri Oct 24 08:12:32 2008
Eric Stephens, Cardif
I broke my right leg(tibia)in July and am now under repair.T hings coming along nicely though stairs still a bit tricky! My father (W.H.Stephens) had a few simple conjuring tricks including one with a disappearing and re-appearing old penny. I am glad some people still remember him. I was pleased to hear, Netta, about your husband's ploughing - it's a wonderful country pastime.
Fri Oct 10 08:50:41 2008
Netta Rowlands
I am wondering where people are that they don't write on this site? I thought you might like to know that my husband, Wynn competed in the All Wales Ploughing Match down in the Radnor Valley last week. He had to plough general purpose one day and high cut the next, it was extremely hot and such a beautiful spot, easily one of Wales's hidden gems. This week he was very successful in the Cheshire match taking third place in the general purpose horse ploughing. Next year, our working horse day is on the first Bank Holiday Monday in May. May 4th is the day to visit Bryn Ffynnon and enjoy the sights of the olden days with lots of different horses from all over North Wales. Hoping to raise the profile of the North Wales Shire Horse Society while raising money for charity.
Sun Sep 28 10:39:36 2008
Netta Rowlands
Congratulations and many thanks to all the hardworking people who have made Northop look so nice and tidy yet again this year. Looking forward to the Christmas market, we must all pray for better weather this year.
Tue Sep 9 10:38:55 2008
Craig Lovelock, The Haven
Was so sad to find out that Pam Bennet (Jackson) had passed away. I have lots of fond memories of holidays & parties held at the Bennet's, Richard's & our house. Good old days. PS Mr Stephens had a magic trick with a sixpence that he would do for us, but he retired after my first year (nowt to do with me honest).
Mon Sep 8 08:42:14 2008
Netta Rowlands
Thank you to all the villagers for supporting the concert. We had a wonderful turnout, friends came from near and far to hear Sounds Familiar, the Mold area choir, led by Sue Acty, who, incidentally, played for our village pantomime for a number of years. It was really inspiring to feel our beautiful chapel was full of fellowship and love, and thank you to all who came and made the afternoon such a success, and a special thank you to the "clearer uppers"! See you all again we hope.
Wed Jul 23 09:18:36 2008
Nikki (Ex Northop)
Emma, hey, what a lovely surprise. I will email the person that keeps this page to ask them to forward my email address. This is great :) Look forward to hearing from you.
Mon Jul 14 08:03:19 2008
Emma Williams (nee) Pierce, Northop
A message for Nicola Foulkes, saw you had mentioned my name on this site, would love to get in touch again. Did write to you a number or years ago but you must have moved. How can I get in touch with you?
Thu Jul 10 08:22:41 2008
Netta Rowlands
There is to be a Summer Serenade - Community Concert - on the lawns of the chapel, weather permitting. At 2.30pm on the 20th of July the committee are hoping villagers and friends will come to hear the mixed choir, Sounds Familiar, and join in and enjoy the fellowship and food following the concert. All donations will be given to Hope House. Please support.
Thu Jun 19 08:08:13 2008
Irene Brightmer from Gwespyr
Does anyone know where "Soughton Mountain" is or was? My grandfather (Thomas Brightmer) was listed there with his maternal grandfather (Jones) in the 1871 census. He was christened in Northop Parish Church in 1868.
Tue May 27 09:27:40 2008
Nikki SC
Sue, I remember Geoff Pierce. I was best friends as a little girl with his youngest daughter, Emma. Haven't spoken to Emma in years though, we lost contact.
Wed May 21 08:31:25 2008
Sue, Down Under
Netta Rowlands: Yes, thank you Netta, I did buy the book and there's quite a few entries of my family (Pierce) in it. My great gran Annie Pierce was known as "Mrs Pierce, the Shop" on the High street, Northop. I'm currently researching my family ancestry and, through that book, have been able to trace my other family line - the 'Piercys' who lived in Soughton, and am now in contact with many relatives around the globe. You may know Geoff Pearce from Northop? Or Uncle Edward who was in the Northop Silver Band? I live an hour south of Brisbane, in Queensland.
Thu May 15 09:19:34 2008
Nikki SC (Foulkes)
Can anyone tell me how I might be able to obtain the Northop book that was written? I'm over here in the States so am unable to just pop to the book store to buy one. Maybe someone knows of a store that I can go online? Thanks.
Tue Apr 22 07:31:57 2008
Netta Rowlands
A message for Sue "down under". Vince was thrilled to hear of you. I remember the name Piercy but I was only a little girl then. My father played cricket a lot and would have been a friend of your grandfather, I'm sure. He was Donald Booker and we lived in the farm on the crossroads. Did you get the Northop book that was written for the millennium?
Mon Apr 21 08:46:30 2008
Alan Williams, Conwy
After 30 years as schoolmaster in Northop a John Williams moved to Nercwys in 1801 and became curate there. This is from an entry in Nercwys parish record. On 18/02/1802 My g.grandfather Peter Williams was born to John and Elizabeth. I am trying to sort out if this could be the John from Northop. In the Northop records a JW married Elizabeth Davenport 14/11/1785. Does anyone know where they ended up?
Wed Apr 9 07:02:12 2008
Sue, Australia (Pierce)
Message for Netta Rowlands, from Down Under. My great granny was Anne Pierce (nee Piercy). She lived a few doors down from The Boot on the High Street (house still named TyAnn). My grandfather was David Pierce, ex-Northop cricket player (and captain who was also a County Umpire). I'm currently doing our family ancestry and was delighted to fill in some gaps through my visit to Northop last summer. Do you know Pam Jackson and husband Vince? They were good friends of my parents Jeff & Joan. I live an hour south of Brisbane.
Tue Apr 8 08:42:20 2008
Nikki SC
Helen Ex Northop I have asked them to forward my email on to you as they won't publish it on the site for privacy reasons. It would be great if you contacted me.
Wed Apr 2 10:00:28 2008
Nikki SC
Helen ex Northop. Yes I remember your mum being friends with my mum. I would love to know what everyone has been up to, the years have flown by quickly.
Mon Mar 31 10:58:15 2008
Carolyn Barker from Mossley, Lancashire
Hi residents of Northop. I am doing the family tree and I am researching the names Bellis and Goddard from Northop.The street name Pant Y Go(F) keeps cropping up. Does it still exist?
Mon Mar 31 10:03:54 2008
Helen ex Northop
Hi Nikki, Paul is doing well. He's a single dad now living with his 2 children. He remembers you as his first love and hopes you are doing well. Rachael, Debbie and Esther all live locally too. My mum passes on her condolences, she was a good friend of your mum's.
Thu Mar 27 09:54:51 2008
Nikki SC (ex Northop)
Helen, ex Northop. Yes I do remember you, I will have to email my brother to see if he remembers. Me and Paul hung out back when I was 15/16 for a couple of yrs, just wondered where life lead him and his sisters and how they all doing?
Tue Mar 25 09:47:11 2008
Helen, ex Northop
To Nikki sc, with reference to Paul Viney I do know him as he is my cousin. I also remember all the Foulkes family especially Matthew as he was more my age.
Thu Mar 20 16:40:55 2008
Alan Williams from Conwy
To Tom Wynn, Stockton, Australia. Happened to notice Sarah Knott in your tree. I am not related and was on a false trail when I researched her. I have a copy of a marriage in Holywell 25/12/1824 of John Wynn to Sarah Knott. She was a sister of Robert Knott a millwright in Holywell but born Stalybridge, Cheshire. They had a daughter Emma in Harwarden 27/02/1831 when he was a miller there. I have more bits about them if you are interested. I was looking into Northop because my gg grandad was John Williams of Nerquis and might possibly be the John Williams who was a schoolmaster for 30 yrs in Northop before going to Nerquis in 1801 as curate.
Wed Mar 19 12:27:58 2008
Netta Rowlands
Yes, Linda was a good friend of mine in the primary school, she was actually a next door neighbour, Fiveways being in between us. Her younger brother still lives in the family home and her elder bother on St Peter's Park. On March 16 the URC chapel is having a very special meeting, a presentation by Richard Parkhouse (Llanfairfechan) on the Great Welsh Revival of 1904. Please try and support us at 2.30pm it will be very interesting historically as well as telling us about religion at that time.
Tue Mar 4 09:31:57 2008
Hil, Cheshire
Does anyone remember Linda Morris? She lived down the green and attended Northop school and went on to Mold grammar school. She married at Northop church in '67.
Mon Feb 18 09:58:25 2008
Nikki (nee) Foulkes
Yes, Andy Pemberton my mum was Dot Foulkes. We lived in Aber Crescent for years. Unfortunately and sadly my mum died in Aug 2005, she was only 53. My brother and sister are Candina and Matthew.
Fri Feb 8 08:17:52 2008
Eric Stephens from Cardiff (ex Northop)
It was good to read your comments. As you may know Dad and Mam are no longer with us. Up to the end Dad, in particular, was always talkng about Northop and the lovely people there and his memory was very sharp.
Thu Feb 7 16:58:09 2008
Andy Pemberton, Northop
To Nikki Foulkes. Hi, was your mother Dot who once worked in Westways Filling Station?
To Mr Eric Stephens. Hi, about 18 years ago we visited your dad at the home in south west Wales, it was a pleasure to see them both as your dad & mam are well remembered by my mother, who was with my own family on holiday in Tenby. Best regards from the Pemberton Clan.
Thu Feb 7 08:38:18 2008
Eileen Williamson from Spain
Peter and myself have just had a quick look at this site and made us reminisce about our youth. Peter lived in Northop Hall for many, many years and I lived in Flint Mountain for 23 years. Anyone remember us?
Wed Jan 23 08:12:19 2008
Sophie from Flint
Does anybody know what's happened to the Red Lion in Northop? Why it's closed down? and what brewery it's with? Any info is much appreciated!
Mon Jan 21 09:34:37 2008
Netta Rowlands
Sue, all the way Down Under and you do not tell us of your connections with Northop. We old Northopians love to hear from any one connected to the village, please spill the beans and tell us more. Which part of the country are you settled in? An old Northopian, Jennifer Bateman lives near Brisbane, she emigrated to teach out there a few years ago now. Hope you are having a nice summer and nowhere near those dreadful floods we saw on the news, New South Wales I believe. Good luck and hope to see you on this site soon.
Mon Jan 14 09:15:59 2008
Sue, Australia
For Patricia Norris, Liverpool. Foulkes is indeed a popular name in Northop. I have a connection with the name/town too.
Thu Jan 10 08:12:41 2008
Patricia Norris, Liverpool
I have been researching my family tree and my great grandmother came from the Northop area. Her name was Bertha Gertrude Foulkes born near the church, Northop (as stated on her birth certificate). I was wondering if the name Foulkes was a common name in Northop?
Fri Jan 4 09:51:47 2008
Dorothy nee Townson ( Buckley)
Netta, my brother George lived in Rock Ferry for a while. Muriel does not ring a bell. We didn't attend the school in Northop. More than likely we were there during the school holidays. We did go to a farm for eggs and tomatoes and played on the cricket field. Doreen's surname was Jones. I remember she scared us saying that the ghosts came out of the churchyard at night. Of course we believed her. Best wishes, Dorothy.
Thu Jan 3 09:41:23 2008
Netta Rowlands
Dorothy did you have any relatives in Rockferry or North Liverpool? I have a friend Muriel Townson.How long were you in Northop, did you go to Northop school? Do you remember the farm on the cross roads? Do you remember the surname of Doreen? Was it Owens?
Wed Jan 2 10:38:38 2008
Dorothy nee Townson, Buckley
My memories of Northop go back to about 1941. We rented a Bent's Cottage by the Red Lion from a woman named Dilys whose husband was in the forces. She had a baby named Desmond. I recall being friendly with Elvira, Doreen and a handicapped girl whose name I have forgotten. My parents did not want us to be evacuated. They did their best to get us away from the blitz. We lived near the Dingle Oil Jetties in Liverpool which was a target for the Luftwaffe. As it was we had a burst barrage balloon envelope our house and incendiary bombs landing in the back yard. Coincidentlly, the bungalow in Buckley I have owned for over 25 years was were a Heinkel 111P crashed in 1941. I have a copy of the radio operator's log book. I gave a copy to James Bentley [Buckley historian] a few years ago.
Mon Dec 31 09:32:07 2007
Dave Jones, Northop
To Ieuan Evans, Fflint - Llys Edwin is located a few hundred metres beyond the lower part of Celyn College. You need to aquire an O.S. map either up to date or 1912 edition. I believe the fort is shown on both.
Mon Dec 10 09:05:26 2007
Dave Jones, Northop
I have lived here for 27 years and really appreciate what a pleasant place it is. I have enjoyed my time as a member of the cricket team and also the snooker team at the Westminster Club. It was sad day for the village when this fine club, very much the heart of the village, had to close.
Mon Dec 10 09:04:19 2007
Matthew Edwards from Wirral, Cheshire
Ken Hind asked in 2005 about 'The History of Northop' by Thomas Edwards - it is now available online through Google Books where it appears in two parts in "The Cambrian Quarterly Magazine and Celtic Repertory Vol IV, 1832"; part 1 pages 190-204, and part 2 pages 346-369. [This volume may not be the first result if you use Google Book search but it should appear if you click on the link to 'More editions'.] It has been fascinating to read some of the stories on here about Northop as my great-great-great grandfather John Edwards was the miller at Middle Mill or Y Velin Ganol in the mid 19th century.
Mon Dec 10 09:02:16 2007
Nikki (Nic Foulkes)
Merry Christmas Northop from Charleston South Carolina. I can't wait to visit in 2008 after being away for almost 20 years, the first thing I am doing is finding a decent fish and chip shop - any suggestions? :)God Bless
Mon Dec 10 08:54:34 2007
Netta Rowlands
Thank you Eric for your Christmas wishes to all and we old Northopians wish you well too. Regards to Rhian. Janet are you Simon's sister? Cae'r Llys being your home. Northop 2000 committee organised another good day today. Despite the weather it was enjoyable and we saw lots of old friends. The stalls in the institute were an eye opener, it is truly amazing the patience some people have to make the things they do. The street entertainers were terrific, to perform in that cold wind was heroic. Thank you to the people who popped into the chapel for a cuppa, it was a pleasure to show our newly decorated church to visitors and villagers. We have our Christmas Carol Service next Sunday the 16th at 2.30pm hopefully we will be able to welcome a good congregation and they will join us for refreshments after the service. Good health for all in 2008.
Mon Dec 10 08:34:24 2007
Janet Doyle (nee Williams), Hove, Sussex
Lovely to hear from people I knew many years ago. I spent two years at Hawarden High School 1967-1969 and I remember the Shaeffer family. Tracy caught the school bus at the end of Bryn Gwyn Lane. In my younger days, I used to ride a grey pony called Charlie Boy rather badly I'm afraid to say. My sister Judith was much better. Lovely to be able to reminisce.
Thu Dec 6 08:38:09 2007
Eric Stephens, Cardiff
On behalf of the Stephens family, a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. We shall spend our first Christmas in Cardiff with Rhian, Muiris and Eoin (2). Shall see Elin, John and Thomas and Daniel next week. It is a great pleasure to read all the messages on this site.
Tue Dec 4 12:27:42 2007
Netta Rowlands
Many thanks to Mrs Gwen Pierce (and family and friends) for the superb effort undertaken to arrange a coffee morning at her home in aid of the redecorating of the Northop United Reformed church. It was an outstanding success, thank you Gwen.
Sun Nov 18 16:29:26 2007
Susan Barker nee Evans
Thanks Netta for the info about Tracy and Delwyn remember them both when I was little Delwyn was very handsome as I recall! A message to George Groves. I'm Ken Peer's niece and Janet's daughter. Good luck on your anniversary at the Cricket Club. Hope it's very successful. I may get to visit when I return to the UK. Anyone else out there that went to Northop Hall C.P. School and Hawarden High School 1963-1969 and 1970?
Fri Nov 9 08:29:52 2007
Nick, Web Team
Tributes have been paid following the death of farmer Alan Hulme, 52, of Wellfield Farm, Village Road, Northop Hall, following an accident at Argoed Hall Farm, Bryn y Baal, reports the Evening Leader.
Tue Nov 6 08:27:07 2007
Netta Rowlands
Thank you to all who attended the sale in the band room in aid of the United Reformed Church last Sat. It was really good to see not such "old Northopians" as Margaret Jones that was, with her daughters and grand-daughters, also Alan Fellows and Tim Stanley. Alan's mother and I were locked in the band room car park in my red van, I won't reveal by whom, but we were very thankful to see Mr Roy Roberts appearing with the key to let us out! Thank you Roy, and the committee for letting us hire your lovely room.
Wed Oct 17 08:26:53 2007
Netta Rowlands
Loiuse, that is brilliant news, well done to you all. One of my most vivid, childhood memories is opening the front door of Parkgate Farm on Christmas Day morning about noon and hearing a group of the band playing carols. They used to go up to Soughton Hall and Lower Soughton Hall and we would see them walking down the park. Then we were very privileged to be able to listen to them on our own doorstep. Thank you I'm sure Northopians have MANY proud and happy memories of our Great Band throughout the years.
Fri Oct 5 08:55:54 2007
Louise, Northop
Thank you to everyone who has given their congratulations to the band for winning the Eisteddfod. We achieved 2nd place at the National Finals of Great Britain last Saturday :) :), thank you to all the people who supported us. If you would like any information about any of our 3 bands (Senior, Youth, Training and also a thriving learners group) why not visit our website at www.freewebs.com/northopsilverband/
Thu Oct 4 12:53:36 2007
Allan Fellows, Gwernaffield
To Audrey Threlfall. The name my mother mentioned was Forrester! She also mentioned that it is possible that the name you were searching for could be Enid Fellows, not Irene. Enid is my mother. Connie's funeral is this Thursday - if I have chance to speak to Les I will mention our exchange of information on his family.
Tue Sep 11 08:44:46 2007
Audrey Threlfall, Greenfield
To Allan Fellowes, I remember Les and Irene Wilson, their sons were Arthur and Peter. Bert's children were Beryl and Colin. My maiden name was Jones, my mother's was Forrester and my grandmother's was Conway. Are any of these the name your mother suggested? My grandmother and Mabel were cousins being the daughters of two sisters Mary and Emily Jones.
Mon Sep 10 09:31:20 2007
Allan Fellows, Gwernaffield
To Audrey Threlfall. My family is related to the Wilsons, though it is several generations back. I think you may be confusing Irene's maiden name - I have done extensive research in the Fellows side of our family and there isn't an Irene to my knowledge. However, Connie's brother Les married Irene Lloyd so this is where the confusion may have arisen. Could you please let me know your maiden name as my mother seems to remember visitors from the Greenfield area and has suggested a surname which may be your maiden name.
Fri Sep 7 09:01:56 2007
Audrey Threlfall, Greenfield
To Allan Fellows, I was very sad that Connie Wilson had passed away. I have lost touch with the family. I remember an Irene Fellows from the time that I used to visit the Wilsons. I had the impression that she was related to them, are you related to her? At one time everybody living in those cottages was related to each other.
Thu Sep 6 09:58:27 2007
George Groves, Northop Hall
Northop Hall Cricket Club celebrates its one hundredth anniversary next year (2008).
Wed Sep 5 15:25:21 2007
Allan Fellows, Gwernaffield
To Eric Stephens. Re your comments on the Wilson family. My family lived next door to the Wilsons in The Green until I was 16, then we moved - to live across the road from them! Sadly, Connie passed away earlier this week. To Samantha Hann. I have a photograph of my class in Northop V.P. school taken about 1955 and your mother Sandra is on the same picture. I remember you well from your days at Elfed High School. Your grandfather Frank Brown passed away a few weeks after my father in 1984. My dad was well known in the village as he sold fruit and vegetables from his van in both Northop and Northop Hall on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and he sold fish on Mondays and Tuesdays (but never on Fridays as incorrectly stated in the otherwise excellent publication "The Pride Of Northop").
Wed Sep 5 13:02:08 2007
Rhian Haggett (nee Williams) from Barry
To Eric Stephens. I'm not overly sure how I came to be called my name - although I seem to recall my older brother John picking it - he seemed to know a girl called Rhian 38 yrs ago. He also went into teaching like a few others in the Williams have done over the years. I think I had a lucky escape myself and thankfully really enjoy life in Cathays Park 2.
Wed Sep 5 10:16:48 2007
Netta Rowlands
I see from Eric's mail that he was blessed with more than one daughter. I remember Rhian, she was brought to our farm when staying with her grandparents. Mr Stephens taught badminton to us Northopians who started to play around 1959-60.
Wed Sep 5 09:34:52 2007
Eric Stephens, Cardiff formerly Northop
To Alan Fellows - I remember your family well. Thanks for your kind remarks about Dad (now deceased). To Rhian Haggett - I think I can place you. I believe you are named after my elder daughter.
Tue Sep 4 09:46:49 2007
Allan Fellows, Northopian, now a resident of Gwern
To Jim from Mold. There is evidence of a building between Sychdyn and Mold, though it is well fenced off.
To Eric Stephens. I remember you and your parents well. Your father was an inspirational teacher and enriched the lives of countless students at Northop V.P. school. We were in the church choir at the same time (late 1950s).
Mon Sep 3 09:40:29 2007
Rhian Haggett (nee Williams) from Barry
Lovely to see a posting from Harry Stephens' son. Would be lovely to hear from you - my family speak highly of your dad still - am at WAG in the week so can contact there. I was out of time as I started in the days of Brynley Edwards - too long ago. Best village in Wales for sure and I would argue in the world but then I'm biased. Best band - let's hope they continue with success in Harrowgate - one thing's for sure they'll have to give Cardiff a go next year but could come in for competititon from BMT.
Mon Aug 20 11:35:40 2007
Eric Stephens, Cardiff
Re Mabel Wilson. She was married to Arthur Wilson and had three children - Bert, who served in the army WW2, Les who served in the navy WW2 and Connie who was a piano teacher. Arthur was for many years a popular chorister at Northop Parish Church and a member of Northop Amateur Dramatic Society.
Thu Aug 16 16:23:57 2007
Eric Stephens (Northopian now in Cardiff)
Delighted with the Band's eisteddfod win - well done! You may remember me - my Dad was headmaster many years ago.
Thu Aug 16 10:16:20 2007
Audrey Threlfall from Greenfield
I used to visit my grandmother's cousin Mabel Wilson in the Green. Their mothers were the daughters of Thomas Jones who was a Timber Merchant. I find this family very confusing as Thomas seems to have two cousins of the same name who were all Timber Merchants. Does any one know anything about them?
Thu Aug 16 10:15:10 2007
Netta Rowlands
Well done to everyone who worked tirelesslyto keep Northop looking so good this year. Congrats for being equal first and also to the pensioners for their third place. Considering the weather it was amazing. Prayers for the farmers wouldn't go amiss. Also for the Prestidge family.
Wed Aug 15 15:27:35 2007
Rhian (Northopian)
Well done to Northop Silver Band in the Eisteddfod for coming first. Finale piece was magnificent - Leonard Bernstein - Westside Story. Excellent choice - showing off the best of talent. Not usually one for following brass bands, I've followed on the tele as couldn't be there in person and it has to be said enjoyed the coverage yesterday and today. Gwernaffield did us proud too in Flintshire.
Mon Aug 6 11:24:41 2007
Dean Jones
Hello, Northop is a fantastic place. Us Jones have been here a while. My nana, Blodwen Jones, is a Northop relic & my old man Mervyn Jones has knocked around here for a while too. I run a Mini club from Northop called Miniaddicts. We meet at the Red Lion the 1st Wednesday of every month at 8pm. If you like Minis feel free to come down and see us or check out our website - www.miniaddicts.co.uk
Mon Jul 30 07:43:02 2007
Jim from Mold
I have been researching the ROF Valley WWII works at Rhydymwyn and have heard of the sister storage depot around Northop. Can anyone remember what it looked like back then or have any stories to tell? Think it was near Gwern y marl farm?! Cheers, Jim.
Fri Jul 13 11:09:46 2007
Candy Shaffer orig from Northop, now in USA
No relation to Tracy, my maiden name is Foulkes. Dorothy and Allan Foulkes are my parents though, anyone remember them?
Fri Jul 13 08:49:08 2007
Netta Rowlands
Note for Sue: Tracey Schaeffer used to come riding and Delwyn married Jane who is Head of one of the houses in the Alun School Mold. No relation to Candy, I'm afraid. Delwyn taught at Hawarden, lost touch after my children left school. Netta and Wynn Rowlands led the parade at the international eistedfod today with the mayor and his wife seated on their horse drawn lorry. Jewel's coat was gleaming as were all her brasses, and she was remarkably well behaved with all the crowds and bands playing. Llangollen really is "where Wales meets the world"
Wed Jul 11 08:59:05 2007
Sue Barker nee Evans
For Candy Shaffer - are you any relation to Tracey - I went to Northop Hall School with her - did you marry Delwyn?
Mon Jul 9 08:45:10 2007
Rhian from Barry again
To Jan from Flint: I hope you like living in Northop as much as I did when growing up and when I come back on my hols. There are lots of nice walks round Northop - the classic one round Bakers which brings you out on the Mold road not far from the entrance from Michael Owen's or as we Northopians still refer to it as Grays/Greys. There is also the walk up Springy Lane too. It has changed a lot over the years and I'm to be convinced for the better - the plus side is that the number of houses being built keeps the school going but unfortunately house prices make it unaffordable for a lot of us Northop young-uns (well maybe not that young).
Mon Jul 2 08:38:25 2007
Netta Rowlands
Jan, did you used to come riding at Northop? Which Jan, will I remember you? I'm sure I will. Please try to find our place, up the green, at the 2nd. triangle take the left and another mile and Bryn Ffynnon is on the left. Any old pupils or just Northopians please drop in.
Mon Jul 2 08:37:25 2007
Jan from Flint
I grew up in Flint and loved it. I get lost there now but intend on doing a tour of my fave places what are left of them. At present I am in Northop and apart from Netta's riding school I do not know my way around. I came upon your site when looking up a road map for Northop which I have not found. I guess you caught my attention well and truly. Since I am renting a semi next to Northop garden centre I can recommend the farmers' market. My dad from Flint hates to miss it. I should not say try the butter cos it is yummy and sometimes has gone before I get there. However, I would not take that privilege away from anyone!
Fri Jun 29 15:36:05 2007
Nigel
My wife Susan and I have just moved into the Old Police Station, Church Road, Northop. We have set up our photography business there. Both of us come from the area - Susan is from Flint and I grew up in Oakenholt, although my father and his forebears were from Flint Mountain. Our enquiry is...does anyone know the history of this building? We know that it became a Police Station from about 1872 until the 1930s and apparently before then, there was a pub on the site called the Bull. We have heard that the site is haunted but have no evidence of this - thank goodness! The building and its history is particularly interesting to me, as for 14 years I was a police officer with the North Wales Police (finishing in 1991) - so we would love to know more about the site. It is obviously very old - we discovered an old well (25+ feet deep in the back garden) so this must have been there for hundreds of years but records are sketchy and we know little about the building. Can you help to find out more about this building please?
Thu Jun 21 08:50:46 2007
Nikki Barrs (Foulkes), South Carolina, USA
Just watched the short film and so did my co-workers :) So happy to see clips of the village and the church. My sister Candy actually left Northop in 1986 not 1984 as she wrote. This is a wonderful site and I am so happy I found it. I miss Northop a lot and one day soon will come back for a visit. Another reason I am so delighted with this site as it has enabled me to get in touch with a couple of people; Netta my old brownie leader, and Rhian a good friend whom I have missed...Luv ya RhiX. BBC Thanks for making this site possible, it is totally awesome :)
Fri Jun 15 09:48:48 2007
Candy Shaffer (Foulkes)
Well, I just read my sister's (Nikki) comments on here and thought it was worth a try. I have been taking a trip down memory lane this week because of Nikki and I am wondering if any of my old friends are still around. I went to Ysgol Owen Jones, I was there until 83, 84 or so. I was in Mrs Hallows' class when I was really little, and I remember being in Mr Davis' class, 2nd year maybe? My friends were Catherine Doyle, Victoria Richmond, Ceri Marland, Caroline Walker, Zoe - can't remember her last name. It's been so long, but I would love to hear from anyone that remembers me. I live in the USA, and have done since 1991, I left UK in '91 after mum remarried and we went to live in Germany. Went to Bryn Coch also, in Mold, until I went to Mold Alun in 88 I think. Still in touch with Louise, my best friend there, but lost everyone else. : (
Hope to see something soon!
Thu Jun 14 08:13:12 2007
Keith Nurse - Orpington, Kent
Forebears with the maternal family name of Cartwright in the 17th-18th century and adjoining parishes, Hawarden etc in the same period as lead miners/blacksmiths etc...most interested in any present-day name or other links.
Wed Jun 6 09:55:51 2007
Shirley Brook from Yorkshire
Does any one know of the Black Lion public House, Church Street, Northop. An ancestor was the publican (Ann Jackson) in 1881. Better still, does anyone know of ancestors of Ann Jackson, she had sons, David, James, Richard and Robert in the mid 1800s, and I have traced Robert up until 1901, when he lived at Saltney Road and Sandycroft, he was a ships carpenter. Grateful for any information
Tue May 29 09:33:09 2007
Netta Rowlands, Rhosesmor
Northop has more than the college and golf course! What about our prize winning silver band and our success over the past few years in the Best Kept Village competition not to mention the bowls, cricket and badminton teams.Also, as well as the magnificent Parish Church, Northop has the United Reformed Church at the top of the High St which has services once a fortnight, on the 1st and 3rd Sundays in the month ar 2.30pm.Everyone is welcome, we have whist in the schoolroom, behind the chapel on the 1st Tuesday in the month at 7.30pm and a coffee afternoon on the 3rd Tueday afternoon at 2.30pm with a sales table and various raffle prizes. We are having a ladies choir at our service on June 17th with afternoon tea to follow, donations will be given to Help Health International, a charity the chapel has supported for a couple of years, with useful projects in Zambia and India. Good luck to Northop this summer in all its efforts to look the best, play the best and have fun helping others.
Thu May 17 10:37:07 2007
Nick, Web Team
What's in a Name?
Thursday's, 7pm, BBC TWO Wales and 2W
Watch out for programme four on May 31 as it features the Flintshire village of Northop. Join Trevor Fishlock and Nia Roberts to find out more about our place names, straight after this programme.
Fri May 11 12:27:25 2007
Nikki SC
Does anyone remember Paul Viney, he had 3 sisters, Debbie, Rachel and Esther.They lived in Flint Mountain back in the 80's.
Fri May 11 08:17:18 2007
Netta Rowlands, Rhosesmor
Rhian, so glad you've written on this site. Would love to see you and your children please try and come up the green next time you are home. Yes, we had fun all those years ago in Brownies didn't we? You belong to a family old Northopians are proud of. It was very nice to see your uncle Terry and his wife, Laverne, in Northop recently.
Tue May 8 10:16:30 2007
Netta Rowlands, Rhosesmor
Thank you Rhian, I would love to hear what my other Brownies had made of their lives, well done. If anyone would like to come to see our shire horses, and others in the North Wales Shire Horse Society, everyone is welcome (£2 per car) on the afternoon of June 10th. It is a hands on day, have a go at long-reining and perhaps ploughing see vintage, horse drawn machinery, brasses and decorated harness. On the afternoon of June 17th at 2.30pm we are having a short service with the Drew Singers, in the chapel at the top of the High Street, lots of Northop children started their spiritual life in the Sunday school at this lovely chapel, it would be great if we could fill it on this occasion. Many of us will be the big 60 this year and it would be very fitting if we got together here in Northop to give thanks for our great gift of life. Hope to see some old faces even if it was for tea in the school room of the chapel after the service. Donations will be gratefully received for Help Health International.
Tue May 8 09:18:07 2007
Rhia Haggett (nee Williams) from Barry
Rhian again here. Meant to say that on my visits back up Northop with my children, it's very sad that the Council continue to block any such proposals to regenerate the old school. What an utter disgrace - surely it would be better for owner to sympathetically restore than let it rot to a state where it can't be fixed.
Mon Apr 30 09:44:22 2007
Rhian Haggett (nee Williams) from Barry
I have to agree with Netta - I too am very proud to be Northopian - I one day aspire to return to live - but in the meantime fit in breaks at my mum and dads as often as I can.
Netta - yes, I was one of your brownies - all those years ago.
Yes Nicola (Barrs) - do remember you - can't remember how to get back into FR and have mislaid your e-mail address. Hope you make it over in 2009.
Mon Apr 30 08:17:09 2007
Netta Rowlands, Northop
Thank you to everyone who came to the Boot on April 20, it made a really good night reminiscing and showing old photos. Just sorry there were not more pupils of the school who still live in Northop. Next time we hope more will make an effort to attend. Good health to everyone.
Mon Apr 23 08:21:57 2007
Netta Rowlands again!
Jon did you go to Northop school? If so, we hope you will come to the Boot next Friday evening and someone will know something about the mill. It has changed so much, do you have a brother, Frank? I will try and find out some history of the mill. Keep in touch.
Mon Apr 16 09:48:06 2007
Jon from Chester
I grew up in Northop, my father grew up in and around Flint but in his younger years moved to Northop to "middle mill" just around the corner from the Celyn woodlands with his parents Elizibeth and John (Jack)Williams. My father is unaware of the mill's history. It has been a long time since I have been to this area of the village and the house has since changed beyond all recognition. I have been trying to research both the house and the dereclict mill adjacent but with no success. Can anyone tell me more about the mill and its purpose and if stories of both a "top" and "bottom" mill are indeed true.
Fri Apr 13 08:33:01 2007
Netta Rowlands nee Booker
There is to be a reunion of Northop V.P. School pupils from 1940-1960. Please come if you are able to on Friday April 20th to The Boot Hotel, armed with any pictures you may have and enjoy meeting old friends and finding out what we have or have not done with our lives!
Tue Apr 10 08:32:34 2007
Netta Rowlands (Booker)
Nicola I remember you, do you remember me? I don't know if you were one of my Brownies, but I know my best friend Jennifer Bateman was a great help to you when you were growing up. Jennifer now lives in Australia did you know? What part of America are you in? I will try and send you the Northop book compiled for the millenium.
Mon Feb 26 09:22:17 2007
Nicola Barrs (Foulkes)
I was brought up in Northop, up the crescent. Lived in Northop from 73 to the late 80's. Went to Northop school. Does anyone know of any more websites that have pictures of Northop? I now live in the USA and haven't been back to the UK since 93. Would love to see more photos. Hoping to visit in 2009:) Anyone remember me?
Wed Feb 21 15:38:04 2007
JOY LEA, WREXHAM
To Tom Wynn. I would just like to ask how you have managed to trace so far back as the census stop at 1841? In my research i have hit a brick wall as far as this goes, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Wed Feb 21 11:44:10 2007
Elaine Williams, Cae Llys Farm, Northop
I was married in Northop Church in August 1972. My mum and dad are about to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a blessing in the same church. I also did a floristry course in the Welsh College of Horticulture in 1976. Happy days!
Mon Feb 19 12:52:46 2007
Tom Wynn, Stockton, Australia
Hughes family of Flint, Mold and Clawdd Offa - my family tree. My great greats were Robert Hughes and Mary Hughes who lived in Flint in 1797 but lived in Clawdd Offa by 1799, Sarah their second daughter married Thomas Wynne born: ca.1776 Mold Flintshire died: 6.1.1811 Argoed Flintshire aged 35. Thomas married: Sarah Hughes 13.3.1797 Northop Flintshire at the parish church of St. Eurgain and St. Peter. At the wedding of Sarah Hughes and Thomas Wynne the witnesses were: Martha Hughes and Edward Price. Thomas Wynne died in 1811 and Sarah Wynne (widow) married a second time to John Hughes (bachelor) 15th April 1816 at Mold by Banns. Witnesses: Peter Parry, Jane Wynne and Evan Hughes. There are brothers and sisters who lived nearby they include: Martha Hughes (sister of Sarah) married: Edward Price 12.8.1797 at Northop and their witnesses were: Charles Hughes and Anne Hughes. On the 11th May 1798 Jane Hughes (another sister) married: Randle Williams at Northop. The witnesses were: Robert Williams and Anne Hughes. Children of Thomas and Sarah Wynne (nee Hughes): 1-Robert Wynne b: 26.11.1797 Argoed Mold, Flintshire d: 24th May 1884 Tranmere Birkenhead Cheshire. Robert m: 1st) Elizabeth (unknown maiden name) who died 17.7.1818 at Llwynegrin Northop Flintshire. Robert m: 2nd) Elizabeth Edwards 4.10.1823 at St Mary's Mold Parish Church by banns. Witnesses were: William and Sarah Davies. 2-Margaret Wynne bap: 29.12.1799 Argoed via Mold, Flintshire. 3-John Wynne b: 21.3.1802 Argoed Mold bap: 28.3.1802 Mold m: Sarah Knott. 4-Edward Wynne b: 3.8.1804 Soughton Mold bap: 12.8.1804 St Mary's Mold d: 26.6.1849 Llanfwrog Ruthin Flintshire m: Ann Davies 24.7.1824 Mold. 5-Mary Wynne b: May 1807 Llwynegrin Northop, Flintshire bap: 31.5.1807 St Mary's Mold. 6-Thomas Wynne Jr. b: 14.5.1810 Llwynegrin Northop, Flintshire bap: 27.5.1810 St Mary's Mold. Anyone connected to these people please contact me to help piece together information about descendants. Tom Wynn (4th) Australia.
Mon Jan 15 14:24:33 2007
Ieuan Evans, Fflint
I am aware that the ruins of Llys Edwin are near to Northop Horticultural College, but could anyone direct me to the actual spot.
Fri Jan 12 14:16:53 2007
Anon
Keith Owen - Tannant Owen was a curate at the church and Mary Hughes was the local school teacher and came from Pontenion Farm, Northop. They were married at St Peter's Church, Northop.
Fri Jan 12 08:15:16 2007
