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Fantastic Leyland Web-site - Spitfire - 26-Jul-2003
Whilst surfing for info on J Fishwick & Son, I stumbled across a site that is a MUST for anyone interested in Leyland or it`s past.
I apolgise to those of you who already know about it and to those who don`t - please have a look - you won`t regret it.
http://www.houghton59.fsnet.co.uk/lanes%2009.htm
- noel - 26-Jul-2003
I'd always wondered how Chapel Brow got it's name. That's the site of Peter Houghton Jim, who'se a member of the forum. He holds regular meetings of Leyland Historical Society at Sandy Lane. Well worth a visit to a meeting if you're interested in Leyland's ( and local) history.
- Spitfire - 26-Jul-2003
Thanks for the info Noel. I checked the links list before making my posting but didn`t spot the connection with `Leyland Historical Society` as there was no addy given.
Anyway, I should have known that such a good site would never have gone un-noitced by others.
- noel - 26-Jul-2003
It's always worth a look back at the site, there's so much effort Peter has put into it, he deserves a commendation. Thankyou Peter if you are reading this. It's a fabulous website.
- skitzy - 27-Jul-2003
Its a really good slte. Its always good to see photographs of places from your childhood especially when you live far away.
What is the old police station used as now?
Eileen
- Peter119 - 03-Aug-2003
Glad to see that the site is getting viewed all over the world. Please look at the linked site for the museum, where their events are updated as much as i can.
Saying this, i am still in the process of sorting two weddings, one in Toronto and one over here a week later in September, plus the setting up of a house and tranportation of loads of stuff from Canada.
So please bear with the site updates.
Normal service will resume in October
Find the home page for the Historical Society site at
http://www.houghton59.fsnet.co.uk/Home%20Page.htm
All the best
Peter Houghton
Chairman
- Martin - 06-Aug-2003
Hayleys cousin got married in Canada a couple of months ago, then had another celebration in London for all the UK guests. Good luck Peter, Canada looks to be a lovely place to be.
Reading this topic again got me thinking about how poorly Leyland has been represented on the internet. That was the main reason for me starting this site.
There are a few good sites for the area, but not many... Come on people, give it a go!!!
- Alan Marsden - 27-Aug-2003
Martin. re your letter of Aug 6 ( our 41st anniversary of wedding), at St Andrews Leyland. Which part of Canada was the wedding you refer to, remember the distances , Manchester to Toronto is roughly the same as Toronto To Vancouver !
Thanks for your work and the site,and when did you live in Leyland?
Yes canada is a good place, I can recommend it, in 67 I spent some months as an immigrant in Atlanta Georgia ,I enjoyed it there too but somehow I never felt comfortable. In 73 On my first visit to Toronto and even though it was in the midst of winter, I felt comfortable, the place and people here were much more like the UK. Then came the springtime, the quickest winter to summer transformation in my experience, and the summer was splendid, infact all four seasons are special here and distinct, offering different experiences.
I still like visiting the UK, could still enjoy living there, but I doubt if I could afford to do so, I live in Canada,it's a good place! Alan M
- Martin - 27-Aug-2003
I'm not sure of the location of the wedding, but I do know they all had a day out at Niagra falls, so it would have been that part of the country.
I lived in Leyland until just over three years ago, when I decided to spread my wings and see what life was like in Somerset. It hasn't been all plain sailing, there have been lots of highs and lows down here. The wages are very poor and house prices are a lot higher than in Lancashire. I might be moving again soon... details to follow.
- LDunlop76 - 28-Aug-2003
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Originally posted by Martin
I might be moving again soon... details to follow.
Back ooop North or staying down there? You moving closer to Hayley?