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My Uncle and comrades who went into the RAF. He lived in Millbank Crescent.

As it is nearly the eleventh hour of the eleventh day maybe we should also remember what the men at war did. Lots of people did not talk about their life during War. Too painful. If the memories are not recorded they will be lost. I have the DVD from Al's Store but personal memories are also important.. I know there are records elsewhere on the site but recording more about time and place could prove worthwhile.

Tonight has been a concert to raise funds for a 'Women of Steel' statue'. During the last War women worked in all sorts of roles There must be stories, in our town, that people could share of the contribution women made in WW2. Land Army, fire watch etc I had one relative who went to Birmingham from the NE to work in an armament factory. The Foreign Office and Bletchley Park saw other relatives into employment unfortunately the official secrets act got in the way of any interesting tales I wonder if anyone else has memories of what contribution women made in WW2. A friend learnt Morse Code as a child, she was evacuated at the start of the war and by the end was seconded to the SAS and signals.

Canny Lass you need to look at u tube and the track. 'What does the Fox say'

Welcome to the site Jen.

Thanks threegee

More information threegee!

Egg and tomato sandwiches taste so good, particularly at the beach with the odd bit of sand. Corned beef with onion as sandwiches but also made into a pie, what could be better. Don Lynn does a rather excellent corned beef pie.

These pictures are from the book and show electric items. I wonder if anyone has ideas about the date.

The Mrs Beeton's Cookery Book has no date on it. I bought it at Louis Johnson's years ago, it says it is a new edition? Judging by these ads I think it pre dates electric cookers, although the recipe may have been written later.

Look what I have found in my old Mrs Beeton's

I suppose there could be a community bonfire somewhere in Bedlington. Why let Morpeth Rugby club have the monopoly! Not the same as your own fire. I wonder if the coal fires of our past make us all nostalgic.

Funny old World! The toon go and beat CHELSEA by two goals.

By the way I love the cover threegee! Are you a hoarder or did you find it on the net.

Dare I say three words. Emily Wilding Davison. Phew I think I got away with it! Basically ' How do you tell a Geordie, yi divent cos he caant be telt'

The cemetery bonfire was always rather impressive. Even after the wood had been stolen. Guess maybe a certain author may have been bringing wood back from other woodpiles.

Happy Birthday to you.

Thank you kindly, Sir. Ah The Cellar Club, Happy Days.

I would love to hear the interview again. Many of us in Bedlington also spent time in Ashington. The Portland, Harmonic Hall, Lampglass etc

There are some interesting letters written by the murderer. They appear to show he was not of 'sound mind'! Post traumatic Stress from being a hero, plus a 'bent' commercial traveller who had lent him money. Lots of reasons why Amos became so desperate. Pity no one could help him before it was to late. Do we learn anything from History?

Worth checking out for a meal. Charlton's revisited and the food was excellent.

Sorry Ivan, I have asked but have drawn a blank. I do know my father used to talk about your relatives. Quite often people only used the surname, and it was a name I heard often. Unfortunately I did not pay enough attention. Now I guess with children and grandchildren I am the person who is not listened to!

RIP Lou Reed

Well done to the Sixtownships Community History Group who have a DVD out for £5.49 available from Al's Superstore in Ashington or on line from the group. John Dawson has said that it is the first time ever that a compilation has been put together to include our area. Well done John a must buy for my Xmas.

Well done the News Post reports you got 10,000 hits on www. Bedlington co. uk.