purdym

Hi Zakes I remember the old cottages down Hermit Hill very well. What was the name of your Aunt? Bill Purdy was my father in law. Have you been to see the cottages lately? The old barn opposite the houses has been turned into a house and sold for a very good price apparently. My husband used to park his car in the barn when we were going out together. Apparently the Earl of Wharncliffe (who owned the cottages) would often come down and shoot the excess cats who apparently bred like rabbits A real blast from the past!!!

Many thanks, that seems to ring a bell. I was only around 8 years of age at the time.

I used to live in Douglas Rd Park Wood Springs as a small child. I remember the flood plaque on the Hallamshire wall. I also recall a little shop I think it was on the corner of Boyland St. The children used to buy sweets there on the way home from school. My father worked at the steel works and lost a leg in an accident there in the1930s I believe. Can Anyone please give me any information about my father. His name was Billy Moore and used to live either in Percy St or Hicks St (not sure). He had a lady friend called Olive and they kept the small shop on Boyland St