Elliott farm

[ken d]

My father worked at a farm in Bedlington around 1950's.

I believe it was Elliotts farm.

Does anyone know where this is/was.

Thanks

[HIGH PIT WILMA]

Hi Ken,and welcome to the forum!

Elliot's Farm was,in the fruiting season,the scene of many a generation of excited kids going to raid the Apples and Plums..especially in the late 40's/early to mid 50's post war austerity years..but even as late as into the late 70's,when my own Son's generation ,the local kids in the street..it was their place of adventure!

The farm was demolished some years ago when the EARTH BALANCE PROJECT was established on the site of the farm,some of the old original stone walling still stands as an unrecognised "memorial"!

The site has now altered once more with "THE SHED" ,and "THE TOBY HENDERSON TRUST",and other small projects quite well established,and is on the A1147 road at Bomarsund opposite a row of bungalows called Prospect Cottages.

Do you have any old photo's of the farm..it would be great to see if you have!!

Cheers Bill.

[Alan Edgar (Eggy1948)]

17 hours ago, HIGH PIT WILMA said:

Hi Ken,and welcome to the forum!

Elliot's Farm was,in the fruiting season,the scene of many a generation of excited kids going to raid the Apples and Plums..especially in the late 40's/early to mid 50's post war austerity years..but even as late as into the late 70's,when my own Son's generation ,the local kids in the street..it was their place of adventure!

The farm was demolished some years ago when the EARTH BALANCE PROJECT was established on the site of the farm,some of the old original stone walling still stands as an unrecognised "memorial"!

The site has now altered once more with "THE SHED" ,and "THE TOBY HENDERSON TRUST",and other small projects quite well established,and is on the A1147 road at Bomarsund opposite a row of bungalows called Prospect Cottages.

Do you have any old photo's of the farm..it would be great to see if you have!!

Cheers Bill.

@HIGH PIT WILMA & @ken d is this it - Then 1938 & Now 2005:-

 

[HIGH PIT WILMA]

Hi Alan..on the old map it is called West Sleekburn Farm.[right side of the A1147 heading north]

On Google Earth it is the site of the Toby Henderson Trust,The Earth Balance Shed,Redress,and the Sleekburn Horticultural Therapy unit for disabled people.

The Shed is a community project to encourage anyone who feels they need a place to go for a cup of tea and a natter...or take part in crafting,whether it's woodworking..or whatever..My next door Neighbour ,Rob Ferguson,helps to run the project,and is a very likeable fella,who is a qualified woodworking teacher.

Ken D..I am sure you would be made very welcome if you called in for a natter with the gang,you will probably get some more info from any of the old timers about the farm's history! Cheers and best of luck! Bill.