Dark Lane the Forgotten Village

[robP]

Hi all,

This might be a long shot, but one worth a try.  I have in my possession a book called 'Dark Lane the Forgotten Village' by Dennis Rogers.  The reason I would like to talk to Dennis or in fact a Brenda Poole, is because in the book there are pictures of and references to a number of Poole's who lived in Dark Lane, and I would dearly like to know where my branch of the Poole family are in the scheme of things.

The book itself was never printed through a publisher, so I cannot follow that route to find Mr Rogers, so if anyone out there knows of either Mr Rogers or Brenda Poole I would be more than willing to pass my e-mail address on to them.

here's hoping

Rob Poole

[s.g.d.]

hello,

It might be worth contacting Shirley Tart as she mentioned the book in an article that appeared in the October edition of the Shropshire Magazine.

s.g.d.

[Viktoria]

What area of Shropshire would that be Rob?
A Mr. Poole was Headteacher at The Stiperstones School,  in the 1940`s , I`m not sure exactly but the family came from elsewhere.
I have a feeling I have read the book but recall it as a work of fiction, unless I am confusing it with another of similar title--perhaps" The secret Lane"
                                                                       Viktoria.

[robP]

Hi s.g.d

I saw that article online only a couple of days ago when I just happened to do a search of 'Dark Lane'  I didn't see a 'contact us' link but it was only a quick read of the article anyway, so might just have another look to see what I can find.

[robP]

Hi, Viktoria

The work was not a piece of fiction but a short history as a way of remembering the families who lived and worked (in the mine) in Dark Lane (which was in Dawley Magna), before it all got pulled down to make way for Telford.  the book contains facts and pictures of some of the families who lived and worked in Dark Lane

The book itself was not sent to print through a publisher, I just happened to obtain a copy through Amazon that someone had offered up for sale.

[s.g.d.]

hello again,

http://www.shropshiremagazine.com/contact-us/

s.g.d.

[robP]

Hi s.g.d

Thank you for that link it is much appreciated.

Rob

[Editor]

Hello! Anyone who wants to buy a copy of Dark Lane can do so as it is back in print again, this time published by the Wellington News.

http://thewellingtonnews.co.uk/content/dark-lane-book-available-again

It is a great piece of local history writing and nicely illustrated.

It's on sale at the Wellington News shop at 2, Crown Street, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1LP. It costs £11.99 over the counter. Postage would be extra as it is not a slim book!

[Eval01]

To Rob P

In answer to your question about the Poole Family my mom is married to one who is related to the Pooles from Dark Lane. He too has the book in question. If you want any more information please contact me