Windmill Square - Macclesfield

[Chris in 1066Land]

Hi Terry

Preparing for a local history event 'word on the street' organised by St Peters Church Windmill street Macclesfield - 7th November 2009. We're getting together oral memories, pictures and memorabilia from the Windmill Street and Black Road area. You can read about it here:-

How did it go, was it a success and did any new information, pictures, etc come to light on the former inhabitants of Windmill Square.

Will the results be published anywhere like on a cd or someting similar, would be very happy to receive details of same

Chris in 1066

[carol8353]

Will the results be published anywhere like on a cd or someting similar, would be very happy to receive details of same

Chris in 1066

Hi Chris- that's exactly what I was thinking 

I do hope so.

I too couldn't go up to Macc this weekend ,but am going in a couple of weeks to see the new headstone my cousin and I have had done for our grandparents grave.

Carol

[terrygibson]

Hi there Windmill street people!

We had a great time at the weekend - the afternoon exhibition was packed (it's only a small church) mainly with locals - many of whom were spotting their family members in the photos - some were ex bellringers who Danny reintroduced to the belfry. Some had re-unions with people who lived only a few streets away but who they hadn't seen for years! We also had  a really good evening with songs, videos and written recollections - along with Spearings pies - a local delicacy provided for us at a cutprice rate by Marshall Spearings down at Park Green.

During this week Julie, our webmaster, will attempt to put up all the exhibition panels, text and pictures, and also the videos we made - give her a few days!

www.stpetersmacc.org

Thanks for all your messages - the ones received before the weekend were printed out and included in the exhibition

With best wishes

Terry Gibson

[Chris in 1066Land]

Hi Terry

Great, I know Carol as well as myself will look forward to that.

Tell Julie to keep the night oil burning, please 

Chris in 1066

[terrygibson]

Hi there

you may remember we did an exhibition and event about windmill square and the St peters area of macclesfield.
It went off a storm but since then a family bereavement has intervened so I'm just now letting you know that our webmaster, Julie, did indeed put all the display materials as well as pictures of the event in progress on the website. There are also videos - be patient waiting for them to download! and do spread the news to anyone else you know who may be interested.

It's all at www.stpetersmacc.org - follow the 'word on the street' link

best wishes

terry

[Chris in 1066Land]

Hi Terry

Great - I am on my way to the site 

Chris in 1066

[carol8353]

Me too Terry 

[irishistory]

   Hi,I've just sat and tried to post message and pics??seems i have to do separately.
I was looking for info on the Smelt Houses in Macclesfield,when i found this great post trail.I was looking for John and Jane Hulme (both abt 1810)in 1851,then found them at Johnson Buildings in Daisy Bank in 1861.So was checking if i could info on the area's.Also 226,Black Rd,where my grand dad Joseph Moores was born 1892.I believe his mother Hannah Maria Moores nee Smith 1870,worked at the Beehive pub???I wanted John and Jane's wedding date really,plus her maiden name.No luck so far.I will post pics on next reply correction,i will try.
          regards Irishistory

[irishistory]

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