Hollinsclough

Noel Brindley

Further to the 14th century, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the following are the topographical names mentioned in the poem, these written in bold text: flosche (Flash) - fryth (Frith) - knot (Knotbury) - kerre (Carr, as Moss Carr) - rocher (Roaches) - knarre (Knar) - hautdesert (High forest) -...

Noel Brindley

Has anyone connected Hollinsclough to the alliterative medieval poem, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, written not much later than 1370. The Priceless 14th century document is housed in the British Museum. It is not known who wrote the poem but it is believed, due to the poets dialect, that he was fro...

Tom Weston

Does any body know anythig about J W Weston, possibly Jack that lived at the farm, lot 93 of the sale? Tom Weston

Victoria

The catalogue, maps and spreadsheet are now available for you to look at on this site. A fascinating read about the whole estate. Access it from the home page. Victoria

Angela Taylor

My ongoing family history has brought me a photo of the choir which I'm sure will interest this site. it is named but i can't be sure it's right. Would anyone like to see it?

Tom Weston

I have a birthplace for George Weston a cencus, I forget which one, as Blacksbradge? In following cencus he states his birthplace as Hollinsclough, does anybody know of a place that is similar to Blacksbradge? hopefully, Tom.

Anonymous

I have just been given details from quarnford parish registars about wardles from dunkers grove abt 1800's c13/12/1795 george son of joseph /ann c20/08/1797 Jane daug "" "" b05/04/1799 thomas buried son of "" """ c21/061801 joel so...

Michael Salt

In the 1871 Census and next to Winterside there are two other places listed; Moor Top occupied by a Mellors family and Rake Head occupied by Hadens. Does anyone have any idea where these places were? Are there any remains at the locations? Does anyone know anything about their history?

Angie

Is anyone searching for the Weston Family from Hollinsclough? I have some photos of George Weston and his family. He married Ann Bradbury and had sons Walter, Herbert and George William and daughter Annie. They had a forge in Buxton on the market place and farmed at Lowfoot farm. Please contact me if i...

MARK

Does anybody have and information on Dunkers Grove Dunkers Greave Duncars Grove near Flash about 17900-1820 maps pictures inhabitants etc anything will be welcome looking for Wardle family thank you

Mark

Does anybody have any records for Methodists and non conformists around Hollinsclough area or even the Chapel in Hollinsclough or even the tennent rolls for this area about 1770-1850 Trying to trace birth or parents of Michael C.L.Wardle born at Duncows grove 1809/10 Thank you for looking

Anonymous

Does anyone have any old photos of Winterside as it was say just after the war or of any time before the original buildings were pulled down?

Tom Weston

Hello Can anybody help me with the ancestors or George Weston born about 1804, he llived at Moorside farm. Thanks, Tom

Revd Dennis Nadin

Firstly may I say what a wonderful site you have - a real credit to Hollinsclough. Secondly I hope to learn more about the area and hope to contribute more about the Naden/Nadin family who made this and the surrounding area their home from the 16th Century at least. I would be interested to learn of anyon...

Angie Taylor

Hoping this might spark an interest with descendants of Joseph Matthew Wilde and Alethia Wilde (nee Hodgkinson). I'm particularly looking for descendants of John James Wilde who farmed at Wormhill and later at Bradbourne. I know that John married Elizabeth Lomas in Buxton in 1920 but that's it. Wo...

vicki frodsham

hi im doing my family tree and trying to get some information about the down(e)s and frodsham family that lived in quarnford, but i cant really find that much if you have any information, i would be greatful thank you vicki frodsham

Victoria

The original 1983-6 survey of the Churchyard in Flash is now available, together with additional notes about families who have worshipped there since 1744. The book called Flash Back Two is available from Margaret Parker, Ball Stone Farm, SK17 0SZ

Angela Taylor

I've been told that irish labouers used to come to Mosscarr at hollinsclough and help get the harvest in, Has anyone else heard of this?

Michelle

Hi all I can relate to most GRINDEY's in the Staffordshire Moorlands. My Grandfather, Isaac Walter GRINDEY, known as Walter, was born at Tunstead Farm Dec 1880. I have proven links to the GRINDEY'S at Tunstead & Yew Tree Grange. Also the GRINDEY's from Boosley Grange and Round Knowl. My ancest...

Mark Bradshaw

I'm trying to trace information on my grt grt grandfather micheal cowper lomas wardle cordwainer born @ duncows grove 1809/10 lived in handforth cheshire about 1841 census (boot maker) he may have been born @ duncows grove farm visiting family ??? can anybody help me take my tree to next level thank...

mandy fearn

Under newspapers - sad death of woman at hollinsclough - this is my great great grandmother and i am hoping to do this walk in the summer could someone point me to a reliable map of where she may have walked over axe edge many thanks mandy

Wendy

Hello Does anyone have any information on whether there is a "Chancel Liaibility" on homes within the Hollinsclough area?

Victoria & Lyn

We would like to wish all our visitors a very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. Thank you for visiting our site and also thank you for sending your photos etc. We always welcome any contributions or questions. Good luck with your research. Lyn & Victoria

Angela Taylor

I have aquired an old photo of the methodist choir I'm guessing late 1800's All the people but 1 are named. would you like it for the site?

harry wheeldon

The above diary relating to Hartington and the surrounding area contains a number of references to the " Isle of Man Plantation ".. does anyone know where this was located ?[ possibly the old Tithe Maps may include a reference] and where did William Gould live ? Many thanks Harry

R.Warrington

Hi Just found this board from your homepage. My Interest in your locality is part of my Family Tree stems from there, By the name of Warrington. I was wondering if there may be any information on this family. Regards Russel

Victoria

Hello Gail You were searching for a Lomas in the late 1700's. Don't know if this will help you in you research but there was a: "Robert Lomas former vicar of Monyash who was killed in 1776 after falling from a rocky tor .........." Wondere if he could have been related to your Lomas. Regards

Lynda

Hello everyone, We have started a new message board & hope you will all start to use it. We had some problems with the previous board but all the messages are still available if you follow the link in Hollinsclough Today. This board shows when there have been new posts & on what topic etc..........

Hollinsclough Chapel

Please come and visit our flower festival open daily 11am - 6pm from Sunday 30th May until Sunday 6th June. This years theme The Chapel Year in Bloom. Refreshments available in the chapel hall. Everyone welcome Also we have an opening service at 10am on May 30th and a Closing Service at 6.30 on Sun 6t...

Noel Brindley

I would just like to thank Victoria and Lynda for all the help they have given me in researching my ancestors of Hollinsclough, especially Chapman Brindley b.1739. It is much appreciated. Keep up the good work with the website, one of the best for historical information I have come across. Thanks aga...

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	Local place names (place name elements) in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (Preview) Further to the 14th century, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the following are the topographical names mentioned in the poem, these written in bold text: flosche (Flash) - fryth (Frith) - knot (Knotbury) - kerre (Carr, as Moss Carr) - rocher (Roaches) - knarre (Knar) - hautdesert (High forest) -...	Noel Brindley	1	3341	Jun 23, 2012 by Noel
	Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (Preview) Has anyone connected Hollinsclough to the alliterative medieval poem, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, written not much later than 1370. The Priceless 14th century document is housed in the British Museum. It is not known who wrote the poem but it is believed, due to the poets dialect, that he was fro...	Noel Brindley	0	2369	May 17, 2012 by Noel Brindley
	Mr J W Weston, small dairy farm, Hollinsclough (Preview) Does any body know anythig about J W Weston, possibly Jack that lived at the farm, lot 93 of the sale? Tom Weston	Tom Weston	0	2002	May 17, 2012 by Tom Weston
	Harpur Crewe Estate Sale Catalogue 1951 (Preview) The catalogue, maps and spreadsheet are now available for you to look at on this site. A fascinating read about the whole estate. Access it from the home page. Victoria	Victoria	1	3045	May 17, 2012 by Tom Weston
	Hollinsclough methodist & church choir (Preview) My ongoing family history has brought me a photo of the choir which I'm sure will interest this site. it is named but i can't be sure it's right. Would anyone like to see it?	Angela Taylor	3	3062	Apr 27, 2012 by Victoria
	George Weston (Preview) I have a birthplace for George Weston a cencus, I forget which one, as Blacksbradge? In following cencus he states his birthplace as Hollinsclough, does anybody know of a place that is similar to Blacksbradge? hopefully, Tom.	Tom Weston	3	2086	Mar 21, 2012 by Tom Weston
	Wardles of dunkers grove duncars grove (Preview) I have just been given details from quarnford parish registars about wardles from dunkers grove abt 1800's c13/12/1795 george son of joseph /ann c20/08/1797 Jane daug "" "" b05/04/1799 thomas buried son of "" """ c21/061801 joel so...	Anonymous	1	2131	Mar 18, 2012 by Anonymous
	Moor Top and Rake Head (Preview) In the 1871 Census and next to Winterside there are two other places listed; Moor Top occupied by a Mellors family and Rake Head occupied by Hadens. Does anyone have any idea where these places were? Are there any remains at the locations? Does anyone know anything about their history?	Michael Salt	1	1964	Mar 16, 2012 by Victoria
	Weston Family (Preview) Is anyone searching for the Weston Family from Hollinsclough? I have some photos of George Weston and his family. He married Ann Bradbury and had sons Walter, Herbert and George William and daughter Annie. They had a forge in Buxton on the market place and farmed at Lowfoot farm. Please contact me if i...	Angie	2	2659	Mar 9, 2012 by Tom Weston
	Dunkers Grove Dunkers Greave Duncars Grove (Preview) Does anybody have and information on Dunkers Grove Dunkers Greave Duncars Grove near Flash about 17900-1820 maps pictures inhabitants etc anything will be welcome looking for Wardle family thank you	MARK	0	1705	Mar 7, 2012 by MARK
	Hollinsclough Duncows grove (Preview) Does anybody have any records for Methodists and non conformists around Hollinsclough area or even the Chapel in Hollinsclough or even the tennent rolls for this area about 1770-1850 Trying to trace birth or parents of Michael C.L.Wardle born at Duncows grove 1809/10 Thank you for looking	Mark	0	1682	Mar 3, 2012 by Mark
	Winterside photos (Preview) Does anyone have any old photos of Winterside as it was say just after the war or of any time before the original buildings were pulled down?	Anonymous	3	2329	Jan 24, 2012 by Anonymous
	Weston family (Preview) Hello Can anybody help me with the ancestors or George Weston born about 1804, he llived at Moorside farm. Thanks, Tom	Tom Weston	2	2606	Oct 17, 2011 by Anonymous
	Naden/Nadin Society (Preview) Firstly may I say what a wonderful site you have - a real credit to Hollinsclough. Secondly I hope to learn more about the area and hope to contribute more about the Naden/Nadin family who made this and the surrounding area their home from the 16th Century at least. I would be interested to learn of anyon...	Revd Dennis Nadin	4	4068	Oct 17, 2011 by ARev Dennis Nadin
	Wilde Family Moss Carr (Preview) Hoping this might spark an interest with descendants of Joseph Matthew Wilde and Alethia Wilde (nee Hodgkinson). I'm particularly looking for descendants of John James Wilde who farmed at Wormhill and later at Bradbourne. I know that John married Elizabeth Lomas in Buxton in 1920 but that's it. Wo...	Angie Taylor	4	3539	Sep 29, 2011 by David Gregory
	down(e)s and frodsham family (Preview) hi im doing my family tree and trying to get some information about the down(e)s and frodsham family that lived in quarnford, but i cant really find that much if you have any information, i would be greatful thank you vicki frodsham	vicki frodsham	4	2530	Aug 22, 2011 by Anonymous
	Quarnford, St Paul's Church - Monumental Inscriptions (Preview) The original 1983-6 survey of the Churchyard in Flash is now available, together with additional notes about families who have worshipped there since 1744. The book called Flash Back Two is available from Margaret Parker, Ball Stone Farm, SK17 0SZ	Victoria	6	4726	Aug 10, 2011 by Michelle
	Irish labourers in Hollinsclough (Preview) I've been told that irish labouers used to come to Mosscarr at hollinsclough and help get the harvest in, Has anyone else heard of this?	Angela Taylor	1	2013	Jun 27, 2011 by David Gregory
	Grindey (Preview) Hi all I can relate to most GRINDEY's in the Staffordshire Moorlands. My Grandfather, Isaac Walter GRINDEY, known as Walter, was born at Tunstead Farm Dec 1880. I have proven links to the GRINDEY'S at Tunstead & Yew Tree Grange. Also the GRINDEY's from Boosley Grange and Round Knowl. My ancest...	Michelle	2	2772	Jun 17, 2011 by Angela Tobin
	micheal wardle duncows grove (Preview) I'm trying to trace information on my grt grt grandfather micheal cowper lomas wardle cordwainer born @ duncows grove 1809/10 lived in handforth cheshire about 1841 census (boot maker) he may have been born @ duncows grove farm visiting family ??? can anybody help me take my tree to next level thank...	Mark Bradshaw	0	1463	Apr 5, 2011 by Mark Bradshaw
	sad death of woman at hollinsclough (Preview) Under newspapers - sad death of woman at hollinsclough - this is my great great grandmother and i am hoping to do this walk in the summer could someone point me to a reliable map of where she may have walked over axe edge many thanks mandy	mandy fearn	3	1951	Feb 26, 2011 by mandy fearn
	Chancel Liability (Preview) Hello Does anyone have any information on whether there is a "Chancel Liaibility" on homes within the Hollinsclough area?	Wendy	2	1580	Feb 15, 2011 by Anonymous
	Happy Christmas & a Prosperous New Year (Preview) We would like to wish all our visitors a very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. Thank you for visiting our site and also thank you for sending your photos etc. We always welcome any contributions or questions. Good luck with your research. Lyn & Victoria	Victoria & Lyn	0	1535	Dec 21, 2010 by Victoria & Lyn
	Old Photo church choir (Preview) I have aquired an old photo of the methodist choir I'm guessing late 1800's All the people but 1 are named. would you like it for the site?	Angela Taylor	1	1382	Dec 13, 2010 by Victoria
	William Gould's Diary 1783 - 92 & 1795 (Preview) The above diary relating to Hartington and the surrounding area contains a number of references to the " Isle of Man Plantation ".. does anyone know where this was located ?[ possibly the old Tithe Maps may include a reference] and where did William Gould live ? Many thanks Harry	harry wheeldon	0	1345	Nov 21, 2010 by harry wheeldon
	Warrington`s of Quarnford (Preview) Hi Just found this board from your homepage. My Interest in your locality is part of my Family Tree stems from there, By the name of Warrington. I was wondering if there may be any information on this family. Regards Russel	R.Warrington	2	1944	Sep 19, 2010 by R Warrington
	Lomas & Gail Critchlow (Preview) Hello Gail You were searching for a Lomas in the late 1700's. Don't know if this will help you in you research but there was a: "Robert Lomas former vicar of Monyash who was killed in 1776 after falling from a rocky tor .........." Wondere if he could have been related to your Lomas. Regards	Victoria	2	2278	Jul 16, 2010 by Anonymous
	New Message Board (Preview) Hello everyone, We have started a new message board & hope you will all start to use it. We had some problems with the previous board but all the messages are still available if you follow the link in Hollinsclough Today. This board shows when there have been new posts & on what topic etc..........	Lynda	6	3092	May 31, 2010 by Nick G
	Hollinsclough Chapel Flower Festival (Preview) Please come and visit our flower festival open daily 11am - 6pm from Sunday 30th May until Sunday 6th June. This years theme The Chapel Year in Bloom. Refreshments available in the chapel hall. Everyone welcome Also we have an opening service at 10am on May 30th and a Closing Service at 6.30 on Sun 6t...	Hollinsclough Chapel	0	1196	May 21, 2010 by Hollinsclough Chapel
	Hollinsclough history (Preview) I would just like to thank Victoria and Lynda for all the help they have given me in researching my ancestors of Hollinsclough, especially Chapman Brindley b.1739. It is much appreciated. Keep up the good work with the website, one of the best for historical information I have come across. Thanks aga...	Noel Brindley	0	1483	May 16, 2010 by Noel Brindley
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