johndawsonjune1955

probably was, but just the right length to jam between the poles

taliking car batteries. i was disconnecting one about 35 years ago, using a 10 mm spanner and the spanner slipped and it got jammed between the positive and negative, tried to get the spanner free and it was red hot. burnt me bloody hand. Had some stupid mishaps in those days.

Haha now i know why no wants to meet up. Its a shame could have some good chat on our interests together

not aware it was sold, but knew it had closed, and a big loss to the area.

keiths got a good collection of muters old mineral water bottles from his family.

Our website has been updated http://www.sixtownships.org.uk there is information in the bedlington stories on the muter family and how they bought the business. Also full update includes 2 pages on bedlington history, 2 pages on choppington history and archives updated too. about 16 new stories in toatal and one from a visitor.

Just thinking about this topic "History Hollow" Why not we all arrange to meet up and talk about the past. It would be different and interesting. Come on lets do it. We are all history buffs. Just looking at some of the topics in History Hollow, we all got plenty in common. "Our Heritage" Lets know what you think.?

i'll get some choppington pics of locals up soon. got a few in my archives. just love pics of the past with people i know on. you know, choppington is a wonderful place and i hold its so dear in my heart.

worked there for two years as a mechanic. hope its replaced with something nice.

thanks for the advice. will see if i can do it.

look at our website for local history. http://www.sixtownships.org.uk we had an unbelievable record of 4156 unique visitors to our site. that new visitors, all in one day. have a look and see what we have on in our archives, stories, photos and more. its updated every day with local history. get your momories online for our visitors and try our forum. want any local history info, lets know and we can try and help. Be part of our website and record your memories for our visitors. remember/ "Its your memories & your heritage" Keep it alive for generations. Its instant to use our forum as soon as you register. Give it a try.

i found an archive clip on how to grow the best leeks. now i will see how i can upload this for you. its from the 1950s. any help on how to upload a video clip ?

this is a good question. i will check my archives over the weekend and see what i can come up with. i think i have a pic of it too.

Thats a fantastic piece of info. Its good to know these facts and record them for future generations.

yes a different side to my wifes. good luck with your research

Anyone else got some sports pics to share. Lets get the memories flowing. I will put more up soon from my archives.

The Howard Arms, Quoit Club, Bedlington, 1928, Champion quoit player is second left, Jack Barnes. Sadie Barnes is far right. Other names in the photo are John Caine, Topper McGlen, and a Mr. Ruddy.

The photograph was taken at the opening of the quoits bay at the Welfare Park, Bedlington. Throwing the quoit is Councillor Dickie Hindhaugh. Jim Carley (left) next to him is Henry Brown (my wifes grandad)and on the right is John Temple (my wifes uncle) Anyone put a name to the others ?

yes i have. upload them during the week.

thanks very much

yes thats him. my uncle. he died about 12 years ago with cancer of the brain. but still the same fella and good crack to the end.

Im not sure how it was taken. Cracking pic tho and one i treasure. What you say is true enough, but will ask the chap who took its son and see if he can shed any light on it. hehe, thats a funny one aint it "Shed any light on it" must be turning a comic these days BTW ww1 and ww2 stories updated on our website. http://www.sixtownships.org.uk have a look its interesting. Will be putting more Bedlington history on at the weekend.

Johnny Rea lived there too. Not sure at which camp tho. BTW, thats a really nice pic from the camp, not many around, but a really nice pic. Thanks for sharing it.

For my 100th post i decided to put this great pic up of my dad and some family members and his friends. Taken at the Choppington High Pit in 1961 i believe. At the rear is Geordie Wharton, father of Joe, Sep, and George.. Middle left to right, Sammy Neal, Thomas "Tucker†Dawson, my uncle, Bart Dawson, my uncle. Front left to right Leighton Bush, and John Dawson my father. I think Sammy Neal raced pigeons, i may be wrong, but have an inkling he did.

Quoits is it still played ? Heres a pic from my archives of the Sun Inn Quoits Club in 1967. I remember they played around the back. Know anyone or memories ?