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Blyth News Archives
« on: Saturday 13 November 10 12:15 GMT (UK) »
Does anybody know of any links to local newspapers archives? I have a recollection as a boy of being taken to Blyth Spartans football ground to see the Newcastle United football team parade the F.A. Cup. Press photos were taken and I may be on one of them as a 5-6 year old (mid-fifties).

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Re: Blyth News Archives
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 13 November 10 19:54 GMT (UK) »


 Newcastle won the FA Cup in 1951, 1952 and 1955.

 Blyth Library holds an archive of editions of the Blyth News, on film.

 Trivia Angle.  Blyth Spartans also won the Cup in 1952 and 1955 , the Northumberland Senior Cup !

 Michael
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GALLAGHER ( + variations).
Areas. Co Sligo, Co Leitrim, Co Mayo. IRELAND.
Ontario, CANADA
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Westport Co Mayo. Northumberland
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Re: Blyth News Archives
« Reply #2 on: Sunday 14 November 10 02:27 GMT (UK) »
Probably '55 then, I'd be 7 and old enough to remember, also the link with both teams winning the cup in their respective competitions makes the visit more likely. Guess I'll have to wait for a return home and a visit to the library to see if my recollection is correct. Thanks Michael!

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Re: Blyth News Archives
« Reply #3 on: Friday 19 November 10 13:07 GMT (UK) »
Ronin56,
Blyth News archives may be held at Blyth library.  But one tale I heard is that when the Blyth News closed down, all their 'belongings' were destined for the tip, until they were salvaged and saved by 2-3 Blyth residents/local history enthusiasts.  If you Google Blyth, you should find some sites, and one is run by Gordon Smith, who was one of the salvagers.  It may be of interest and help.

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« Reply #4 on: Friday 19 November 10 14:27 GMT (UK) »
PYfB,

There is no "may be" about it- Blyth News archives, on film, are held in Blyth Library.

 Access to them are free ( then nominal fee to get copies of articles, photocopies.)
 Wheras salvager(s) charge commercial fees !

 Michael
Names.

GALLAGHER ( + variations).
Areas. Co Sligo, Co Leitrim, Co Mayo. IRELAND.
Ontario, CANADA
Lowell, Ma, USA
Counties of Northumberland & Durham, ENGLAND
-------------------------------------------------------------------
MALEY/MELIA/MALLEY  - with or without " O "
Westport Co Mayo. Northumberland
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DIXON
Cumberland.. Brampton, Carlisle, ENGLAND

Census information is Crown Copyright. from www.nationalarchives.

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Re: Blyth News Archives
« Reply #5 on: Friday 19 November 10 15:12 GMT (UK) »
Quote from: Michael Dixon on Friday 19 November 10 14:27 GMT (UK)
PYfB,

There is no "may be" about it- Blyth News archives, on film, are held in Blyth Library.

 Access to them are free ( then nominal fee to get copies of articles, photocopies.)
 Wheras salvager(s) charge commercial fees !

 Michael


Michael,

Do you have to be a member of Blyth library before you search the records? 
I live in the Midlands so I don't suppose I would qualify to join.

Ps. I was born in Cowpen Quay.

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Anderson, Balmer, Bell, Bulmer, Burn, Cowan, Ferguson, Easton, Elliott, Heir, Hunter, Johnstone, Leadbitter, Riley, McMenan.

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Ashington, Blyth, Gateshead, Hirst, Leeds, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, North Shields, Ryhope, South Shields, Tweedmouth, Whitehaven, Ireland.

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« Reply #6 on: Friday 19 November 10 18:59 GMT (UK) »

 Bill,   I am about 90% sure that you don't have to be a member of Blyth Library to access the local and family history records ( in the cubby hole- a wee room- upstairs) To be sure ring Lib on 01670-361352)

Early closing- 12.30 on Saturday

Michael
Names.

GALLAGHER ( + variations).
Areas. Co Sligo, Co Leitrim, Co Mayo. IRELAND.
Ontario, CANADA
Lowell, Ma, USA
Counties of Northumberland & Durham, ENGLAND
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MALEY/MELIA/MALLEY  - with or without " O "
Westport Co Mayo. Northumberland
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DIXON
Cumberland.. Brampton, Carlisle, ENGLAND

Census information is Crown Copyright. from www.nationalarchives.

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Re: Blyth News Archives
« Reply #7 on: Friday 19 November 10 20:43 GMT (UK) »
Thanks Michael,

I can't see me coming until next year now, but I'll keep a note of this info.

Bill.
Names.
Anderson, Balmer, Bell, Bulmer, Burn, Cowan, Ferguson, Easton, Elliott, Heir, Hunter, Johnstone, Leadbitter, Riley, McMenan.

Places.
Ashington, Blyth, Gateshead, Hirst, Leeds, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, North Shields, Ryhope, South Shields, Tweedmouth, Whitehaven, Ireland.

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Re: Blyth News Archives
« Reply #8 on: Friday 19 November 10 22:52 GMT (UK) »
I think what PYfB is referring to, Michael, is the original work - particularly photographs.  I heard that most of them ended up in the foundations of the Co-op department store  :o

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