South Newsham, Blyth

[Brian WA]

Hello
I am looking for information on a Great Uncle of mine Thomas Mosses who was the Landlord of the Black Diamond Inn at Newsham, Blyth from 1930 until his death in 1949.

I believe that Thomas may have been involved with the Home guard in Blyth during the Second World War.

Thomas’s Daughter became the licensee (Mrs Vera M Findlay) after Thomas’s death until 1953. I then lose track of Vera.
Thomas Moses widow Mary Elizabeth Moses lived in Plessey Road from 1952 until her death in 1960.

Thomas also had a step daughter called Sarah Bussey her husband John worked at the Black Diamond as a barman.

I would be grateful if anyone has any information on the above family

Brian

[pityackafromblyth]

Can't help with your query.  I lived at New Deleval until 1953, but then I was too young to use the pubs at Newsham, at that time.  I notice you have 2 spellings of the surname, - Mosses, and Moses.  Are they correct ? There were 2 families living at New Deleval with the surname, Mosey. in the 1940s-50s.  All my relatives who used the Black Diamond in those days you mention, are gone now.
However, if you keep digging and posting on here I am sure someone will come up with information which would be of help.  As regards the Blyth Home Guard, I have seen an item on the web, and it may very well be here in RootsChat.  There are quite a lot of entries in here re Blyth, South newsham, and the surrounding areas so best of luck.

[pityackafromblyth]

Brian WA, A subject was started on RootsChat on 8th June, 2011, by Peterhastie - Newcastle/Northumberland Home Guard.  There are 2-3 replies with several bits of information and links.  Hope that helps.

[Brian WA]

pityackafromblyth

Many thanks for the speedy reply and the website links.
You spotted my Tying error, Moses was the correct spelling.

Thanks again
Brian

[nancy.collins]

I am hoping that it was the name in my post that you recognised. I am looking for my God Mother Linda (was Rankin). I would be so excited if you could help.
Kind regards
Nancy

[smiiithy]

My partner and I  are buying a house where Newsham Pottery was. If anyone could point me in the direction of any photographs, pictures, plans or anything from when it stood I would be very keen to see it. Thanks in advance.

[pityackafromblyth]

Smiiithy, Welcome.  Scour the pages on Roots re South Newsham, and I am sure there is at least one map posted which shows the railway line, school, reservoirs, and cottages.  I am sure I have seen the map in here, ie 'South Newsham'; but also have a look at the other subjects -'Blyth', and also 'Blyth v. Cowpen'  There is a vast wealth of knowledge, history, anecdotes, and virtually everything else relating to the area.
Best of luck.

[geeb]

Hi Its good to read about South Newsham. I attended Deleval Infants in the early 60's before moving to the junior school in Winship Street. My Father was the signalman for may years at the crossing in South Newsham. I spent many a day playing in and around that area and had many friends from Railway Cottages.

[aspin]

 my
Father lived in no 11 railway  cottages
I've never got around to getting there to take any photos     
 My grandfather was also a guard and ticket collector at the station   Elizabeth