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star of the day, Oldfield
« on: Monday 08 August 11 23:04 BST (UK) »
My maternal g.father Ernest H White was born 21/10/1884 at 'the star of the day' up Oldfield, Honley. this was the home of Lydia Green licensed beer seller and farmer of 13 acres. I visited Oldfield last year, but couldn't find a public house or similar in the area. anyone any info please
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Re: star of the day, Oldfield
« Reply #1 on: Monday 08 August 11 23:31 BST (UK) »
On pages 8 and 13 of this PDF doc you will find references to Star of the Day.
It is a conservation document for the area..  May help with site of Pub on the maps.

http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/business/conservation/pdf-appraisals/Oldfield.pdf

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Re: star of the day, Oldfield
« Reply #2 on: Monday 08 August 11 23:52 BST (UK) »
thanx Crisane. I actually walked past the building mentioned. I'll have to brave the dreaded M62 with a camera. I could kick myself.
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