mikebatty   10 #25 Posted December 20, 2011 I don't recall the names . I lived there from 1948 - 1961 . I remember the Greenfields , Addy's Smiths , Clays , Askhams , Baracloughs , Wardles , Bramaghs , Burrils , Swifts , and lots of others . Maybe they were after my time . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
mikebatty   10 #26 Posted December 20, 2011 I just phone the friend who worked in the mine,he apologised for the wrong info,the mine was owned by Websters but not the ones on Penrith Rd it was taken over by Pickford-Holland and then by J.J.Dyson Refactories. Mike did you know Eddie Lewis who lived up there also John and Tony Dungworth.  When did you live up the springs bullerboy . maybe there are some people that I can remember , given a date . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
retep   68 #27 Posted December 20, 2011 I just phone the friend who worked in the mine,he apologised for the wrong info,the mine was owned by Websters but not the ones on Penrith Rd it was taken over by Pickford-Holland and then by J.J.Dyson Refactories. Mike did you know Eddie Lewis who lived up there also John and Tony Dungworth.  They would have lived Vale Road Edmund Lewis and family went to Australia as far as i know.  The mine was owned by Webster and Company, and took over by a Mr Yates a retired director of Pickford Holland 1945. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
bullerboY Â Â 10 #28 Posted December 21, 2011 Bang on retep,I am still in touch with the Dungworths,Tony owns Audiovision and has become very wealthy.Eddie used to be a works rider for Triumph motorcycles,I worked with him for a few years and I knew they had gone to Australia.Dungworths lived at 33 Vale rd,Watsons lived at 22.Sorry Mike if I gave you the impression that I lived on the Springs its just that I know a lot of people on there,I lived on the hill at Shirecliffe where we planned raiding parties on the springers in the playground.I remember Tony?Higgins and Alan Hinchcliffe they both had Triumphs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
mikebatty   10 #29 Posted December 22, 2011 Bang on retep,I am still in touch with the Dungworths,Tony owns Audiovision and has become very wealthy.Eddie used to be a works rider for Triumph motorcycles,I worked with him for a few years and I knew they had gone to Australia.Dungworths lived at 33 Vale rd,Watsons lived at 22.Sorry Mike if I gave you the impression that I lived on the Springs its just that I know a lot of people on there,I lived on the hill at Shirecliffe where we planned raiding parties on the springers in the playground.I remember Tony?Higgins and Alan Hinchcliffe they both had Triumphs.  OH ! you was one of the hooligans was you -Ha ! My brother was a friend of Alan Hinchcliffe . He was the motor bike enthusiast . I preferred the more laid back - slow lane - life style . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
mikebatty   10 #30 Posted January 6, 2012 I have just been looking at the " Properties for sale in parkwood springs " heading under the title of " Memories of Parkwood Springs " . Once you are in to that site it advertises - in small print -" within five miles of " Parkwood Springs . Surely this is blatant deception and a deliberate intention to mislead . Come on Sheffield Forum , surely you must have some policy on such malpractice . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
wharnie   10 #31 Posted July 23, 2018 Hi Trying to find out exactly where George Orwell stayed in 1936. he was with the Searles 154 Wallace Rd. Anyone know whereabouts or which side of the rd. thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
retep   68 #32 Posted July 23, 2018 Hi Trying to find out exactly where George Orwell stayed in 1936. he was with the Searles 154 Wallace Rd. Anyone know whereabouts or which side of the rd. thanks   Right hand side 15 houses from top, or just below the last caravans on Google maps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
wharnie   10 #33 Posted July 23, 2018 thanks retep, going up now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Person6 Â Â 10 #34 Posted July 24, 2018 I've recently been undertaking a little research on a particular aspect of Orwell's visit so if there's anything extra you need to know about it just ask. Â On a separate Parkwood Springs theme, there is a 1960's Italian action comedy film 'La Ragazza con la Pistola' which features a section filmed in Sheffield. A few minutes is filmed on the path and footbridge over the railway line at Parkwood Springs. A couple of locals put in an appearance during the clip. The entire film is available on YouTube and the Sheffield section begins about 30 minutes in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
wharnie   10 #35 Posted July 24, 2018 Hi Person 6 Thanks, I looked at the film a few days aago after seeing your post. How did that film come about.  Re. Orwell, its just a personal interest. The area is fascinating and I am trying to explore before development. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
retep   68 #36 Posted July 24, 2018 Hi Person 6 Thanks, I looked at the film a few days aago after seeing your post. How did that film come about.  Re. Orwell, its just a personal interest. The area is fascinating and I am trying to explore before development.  Picture of Wallace Road, the house where Orwell would have stayed, just below the post next to the car. http://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?action=zoomWindow&keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;s20267&prevUrl= Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...