Titanic Ismays

[bobgraham]

It's "summer" and I'm off to the chateau soon so I thought I would stimulate the boards so I've something juicy to come home to!
The Ismays started the White Star Line and came from Maryport. The most famous White Star Line ship was the Titianic but there is only 1 direct reference to the Ismays on our boards!
I've been plagued by them ever since I returned to Cumb(erland)ia in the early 80's. We lived opposite a widow Ismay and the her sister in law and the rumour was that the male ismays were short lived and the women lived forever. The real Ismay woman was eventually stopped from driving in her 80's/90's after running into someone.
Then a hotel opened on the Maryport to Aspatria road at the bad bend at Netherhall/Allonby corner that was apparently the original Ismay ship owners home. We used it for corporate do's and I remember a fantastic Cumbria RU dinner there when the serving staff changed into mufti and joined in the disco and when walking home afterwards one was knocked down by a coach bringing back Carlisle supermarket staff from a night out in Workington. Why you would want a night out in Workington, I'm not quite sure (be careful, I was born there) but !
My question is:- are there any Ismays out there that we can help?

bob

[emmsthheight]

Hi  Bob

I've just come across an Ismay in across my S American stuff, but can't remember where.  I wondered where they fit in.

By the way, what's this shiop called the Titianic?  Hven't heard of that one!

Enjoy the chateau!

Emms

[Arranroots]

Hello both

On my internet travels today I noticed that there is an ISMAY One-Name Study - might be worth contacting the owner to see if you can help each other out?

Kind regards, Arranroots 

[emmsthheight]

Hi Arranroots.

Thank you for the suggestion.

Best wishes

Emms

[emmsthheight]

Hi

Someone must have read your thoughts Bob!

It so happens that this week's article in Dennis Perriams wonderful series in the Cumberland News is on just this subject. 

I've read the whole article and it's a good read.  They always are.

This one covers the Olympic, Titanic's sister ship which suffered a similar fate, obviously the Titanic, and two local men, Joseph Bell and Richard Charles Gaddes.

There's also a wonderful photo of the impressive Titanic Memorial in Southampton.  Apparently there were plans for a local memorial but there's no evidence of one now.

Loads more stuff, but I'm sure it will be in the library and copies at the C News office in Lowther St, or from their website.  Not sure if you can get them from Dalston Road.

I must take the details of the Mr Gaddes as I'm interested in thewm especially in shipping etc, though it's a little late.

I hope this is of interest to some Bell or Gaddes family.

Best wishes

Emms

[bobgraham]

Site is w3.cumberland-news.co.uk and article can be found in "features" under white star.
Emms, I often have to fight Dennis for a seat in archives.
bob

[audrey]

Thomas Henry Ismay was born Whillans Yard Maryport January 1837 died 1899 he was chairman of White Star Shipping Line .Thomas commissioned the Clock above Christ Church spire in 1878 I have lots of info on this family my dads sister was in service with the family during the 1930s I have lots of nice photos of them .

Audrey

[emmsthheight]

Wow. 

How exciting!

That must be fascinating.

Emms

[emmsthheight]

Hi Bob

Thank you for putting the link on.  I'd decided it wasn't online!

Best wioshes

Emms