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Yorkshire (West Riding) / Re: COMPLETED: Descendants of Henry or William Eyre ( born c. 1870, Sheffield)
« on: Sunday 06 October 13 03:07 BST (UK)  »
Quote from: Yorkshire Granny on Tuesday 01 October 13 10:29 BST (UK)
Hi
 I am be related to William Eyre born 1790  he married a Martha born 1795 Sheffield I am trying to find Martha,s maiden name he worked at the Milton Iron works they had a son Thomas born 1820 cutlery cutter in Sheffield he had brothers born in Sheffield & married a Mary Ann.

William 1816
Mark 1821
 John 1825.
Also there was Sarah Ann born 1827 in Alderthwaite  Wentworth Hoylandwith brothers Edwin 1829. Henry 1832.  Charles 1835 (my 3xgr-grandfather)

Do you think my Eyre family is related to yours, or can anyone else help

Thanks

Hi Yorkshire Granny
This just to let you know that I have sighted your posting. I have been distracted from this line of enquiry for quite some time now but am still keen to pursue it if I can seize upon something to investigate. I have no idea whether or not the forebear you're interested in is of the same family as mine. However, I would like to contact you by 'Personal Messages' but cannot do this because you've only so far had this one posting. (if you would care to post a couple more messages, I think it will then allow me to get a Message to you).
I look forward to making contact.
Ed

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Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs / Re: Great Grandad's Fading Fast
« on: Monday 25 March 13 00:19 GMT (UK)  »
Considering that I posted the original photograph a little over two years ago, I wasn't really anticipating any further restorations.
However, I have to say that I really appreciate your sepia contribution, Morris and it will definitely be included in the Great- Grandad portfolio.
So, once again, thankyou.
Ed

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Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs / Re: Great Grandad's Fading Fast
« on: Friday 22 March 13 08:42 GMT (UK)  »
Amperite -
I have replied to you by Personal Message. I would like to contact you somehow.
I'm reactivating this thread in the hope that you may again come across it and then look in your Messages inbox.

Ed

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Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs / Re: Please clean/tidy - Webster Street School - Manchester - Thanks!
« on: Tuesday 27 September 11 02:29 BST (UK)  »
I was just studying the restorations and it occurred to me...
Is there anyone out there (mindful that pure conjecture is unavoidable), who can turn that lad and make him look at the birdie?
Anything's possible isn't it?

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Find the Drummer Boy
« on: Wednesday 20 July 11 11:44 BST (UK)  »
My renewal of interest in this posting was only inspired by Sharon's recent contribution.
I am interested to hear that you believe the group photo is comprised entirely of officers. I never before considered that.This may well be the case.
I have no real martial expertise but do know a little of the prevaling military situation at the date when the pic was taken and would question that there would be that many officers, considering the size of the garrison. (I still live in the same town that the photo was taken in 1864).  However, I may be wrong on this.
I am sorry that I cannot provide a better defined photo. I 'stole' that particular one from the 'Time Frames' website, mentioned above and this is the best I could do. (If I thought that greatgrandad was indeed pictured I would lash out and purchase a hard copy.)
Thanks for your interest - this, and your comments are appreciated.
Ed

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Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs / Re: Iron Masters - Can anyone date please
« on: Thursday 13 January 11 22:14 GMT (UK)  »
I'm certainly no authority but the photo brought to my mind the one below.
This was taken in NZ in 1910. (Maybe we were decades behind the rest of the world but to my untrained eye the attire appears quite similar).

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Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs / Re: Where were these construction workers in London, when photographed?
« on: Thursday 13 January 11 20:22 GMT (UK)  »
Quote from: Jean McGurn on Thursday 13 January 11 14:49 GMT (UK)
In which case if not underground railway what about underground toilets? I seem to recall seeing some in London but can't recall where.

Otherwise what else would need such large strong beams?

Jean

I am separated from this job by not only a century or so but by the  physical tyranny of 19 000 kilometres. So, although having some engineering background, I hold back from appearing too authoritative.
However, I would make these suggestions:
I am struck by the complete absence of tools - apart from the ladder.
I don't think any of the  pictured timber is permanent. The supporting beams certainly aren't - they're well above road level.
I think the two capstan screws merely suspend the formwork decking (planking beneath their feet) from the crossbeams.
It is possible that the work (which I would guess would probably be sewerage) is fairly much done and that it has all taken place below their feet, under the decking.
Wouldn't it be nice if there was a readi-mix truck just waiting around the corner ready  to pour concrete on top of that planking. Then we could take all that timber away underneath, leaving a beautifully strong lid, just under street level. Then we could stop bothering that music teacher with all our dust and blasphemy.

PS. That great grandad of mine from Limerick (below), swears they're digging for gold.




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Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs / Re: Where were these construction workers in London, when photographed?
« on: Thursday 13 January 11 02:25 GMT (UK)  »
This is really only a small 'aside' comment and possibly not pertinent considering the current tenor of the thread - but I mention it because it's a great pic and I've only just chanced upon it.
I noticed a couple of earlier contributors alluded to the trousers being tied below the knee.
In New Zealand and Australia these straps, or thongs that hold the trousers just below the knees are called bowyangs.
They are tied  just above the calves.
Their simple function is to bunch a little of the material above the thong, with the sole purpose of stopping the trousers falling down. (Notice the gathered material above the knees of the chap as he stands second from left).
They were seen as a necessity for those who worked at a job with a lot of leg-bending. It is very much the same as a pulling up the knees of trousers before sitting down. ('Builder's Cr...k' just wasn't acceptable in those days of yore.)
Bowyangs are still extensively used by shearers of sheep in this part of the world - and it isn't through modesty, but rather the circumvention of the necessity to continually hitch up ones trousers  when both hands are otherwise occupied.
Hope this helps in the greater scheme of things.
Ed

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Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs / Re: Great Grandad's Fading Fast
« on: Saturday 11 December 10 04:28 GMT (UK)  »
Thanks Poll
I went into winter hibernation and I appear to have missed the last few postings on this thread, particularly the one by Amperite.
Thanks to anyone I missed thanking through not being around at the time.
I'm rather hoping that Amperite spots this posting as I am most intrigued as to how he/she would know that there was a connection to the Odling family. There is of course;  Mary Odling (nee Mary Eyre) was the eldest child of the 'restored' couple above. (The babies pictured are her nieces).
I may have mentioned the Odling name somewhere else and maybe it has merely  turned up in here with Poll's reply - being a troglodyte I'm often confused if I'm given a choice of buttons to push.
If Amperite gets to see this, please PM me.
Thanks

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