Anybody familiar with Knutsford?

[Southfieldsdave]

Good morning,  we moved to knutsford from Salford in 1960,I was 3, my middle sister was born in cranford lodge in the mid 60s, I loved growing up as a kid in knutsgors and I still go back there for work  and social visits, its a great place, there was also an army barracks in knutsford at Parkgate

[Ray T]

In case anyone’s interested/doesn’t know, the references to “Cranford” stem from Elizabeth Gaskell’s book and subsequent television series “Cranford” which was based on the town of Knutsford. What’s left of the prison is opposite the station.

Most of my rellies came from Mobberley just down the road.

[Southfieldsdave]

My sister was born in cranford lodge but I can't remember  much about it, anybody who has the chance should visit knutsford, its a beautiful  place

[Colin Avery]

Hi - anyone wants to know anything about Knutsford, maybe I can help.
In relation to previous questions
1: Knutsford Workhouse became Cranford Lodge Hospital and is now a clinic
2: Knutsford Prison built around 1820, housed over 500 convicts (men, women and juveniles), demolished in the mid 1930s. Later known as Stanley Park with tennis courts, then a bus station, now the site of Booth's supermarket. In 1916 it housed over 500 Irish prisoners following the Easter Uprising in Dublin, and, around the same time, a number of WW1 Conscientious Objectors. It took over as Cheshire's execution place in the late 19th century from Chester, and several murderers were hanged there.
3: Knutsford's original police station was opposite the workhouse in Bexton Road.
4: Knutsford Sessions House, fronting the prison, was built in 1820 and had two courtooms for Cheshire Quarter Sessions sittings, one of which was also used for the Knutsford Magistrates Court. It is now a restaurant/hotel.
If anyone is interested in Knutsford, I can supply more detail and a list of recommended reading.

[Diana]

I am trying to trace one of my Great Aunt's sons.
His name is James Allan Booth
Born 10 Aug 1914 Bucklow
I have him on the 1921-1939 census still living at home.
I next have him in 1953 where he is a motor Driver native of Altrincham.
then again in 1953 Cheshire Quarter sessions Knutsford where he was remanded in custody until the Monday where he was sentenced to prison for 12 months. where would they have sent him and how can I check prison records ?
Then on the 28 Nov 1956 last time seen alive. his body was found in Brunswick road Broadheath on the 30 November 1956. I cannot find out anything about his death, the family never spoke of it. As I don't  live in the area I am finding it hard to research.
I am trying to piece together his life. His mother remarried 1950 to a lovely man, so why did he turn to crime???
Di

[*Sandra*]

I am trying to trace one of my Great Aunt's sons.
His name is James Allan Booth
Born 10 Aug 1914 Bucklow
I have him on the 1921-1939 census still living at home.
I next have him in 1953 where he is a motor Driver native of Altrincham.
then again in 1953 Cheshire Quarter sessions Knutsford where he was remanded in custody until the Monday where he was sentenced to prison for 12 months. where would they have sent him and how can I check prison records ?
Then on the 28 Nov 1956 last time seen alive. his body was found in Brunswick road Broadheath on the 30 November 1956. I cannot find out anything about his death, the family never spoke of it. As I don't  live in the area I am finding it hard to research.
I am trying to piece together his life. His mother remarried 1950 to a lovely man, so why did he turn to crime???
Di

Death Notice :-

Manchester Evening News
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England 
Mon, 3 Dec 1956
Page 11

https://www.newspapers.com/article/manchester-evening-news/177932009/

The death appears at deceased online - burial 5 th December - Greater Manchester.

https://www.deceasedonline.com/servlet/GSDOSearch?DetsView=Summary&src=ext&fileid=5243258

Mother :- Dora Twist - buried 13 December  1988

https://www.deceasedonline.com/servlet/GSDOSearch?DetsView=Summary&src=ext&fileid=5252980

Death Notice Dora Twist -

Manchester Evening News
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Fri, 9 Dec 1988
Page 52

https://www.newspapers.com/article/manchester-evening-news-obituary-for-tw/177932582/

1954 - Perhaps this was one you already had ?

https://www.newspapers.com/article/manchester-evening-news/177935586/


Sandra

[AlanBoyd]

4 June 1954: Manchester Evening News

DOG TRACED CLUE—Police
BY OUR CORRESPONDENT
OUT for a walk with his dog in Manor Avenue, Sale, Mr Walter Holmes, insurance inspector, of Ashlands, Sale, saw the dog go into Sale Boys Grammar School playing-fields and then growl at something in the hedge. There he found a bloodstained radio and camera

This was stated at Sale to-day when James Allan Booth, aged 39, driver, of no fixed address but a native of Altrincham, was sent for trial accused of stealing the radio and camera along with 400 cigarettes and a banjo, total value £45 12s after breaking into a sports pavilion in Barracks Lane, Sale.

He was also charged with breaking into Sale Corporation's storehouse in Walton Park and stealing 12 golf balls worth £2 2s.

In an alleged statement Booth admitted the offences and said he sold the golf balls for 10s. to golfers at Altrincham Golf Course

12 July 1954: Manchester Evening News

When workmates found out..
BECAUSE of the attitude of his workmates who found out he had appeared in court. James Allan Booth, aged 39, left his work. His landlady also knew of his court appearance and asked him to leave stated at Cheshire  Quarter Sessions, Knutsford, to-day.

He pleaded guilty to thefts at Sale and was gaoled for 12 months.

[wilcoxon]

Sorry but I don't have access to newspapers that late.
You can get his death certificate as a digital image for £3 from the GRO.
That might help.
Annette

[wilcoxon]

Sorry but I don't have access to newspapers that late.
You can get his death certificate as a digital image for £3 from the GRO.
That might help.
Annette

Ignore this, posted in error 🙄