WW1 Roll Of Honour,Sharp Street, Hull

[Nick Robinson]

Joe Robinson was my Uncle, and  died in January 1987 - Gladys, his wife, died two day before him.
I spent many hours in his barbers shop on our many visits Hull. When studying for my maritime certificates at Trinity House, Hull, I lodged with them, and so became quite familiar with Sharp Street and its surrounds.
My interest in the WW1 Roll of Honour is for two reasons, the first that my Grandfather undertook the carving on the memorial, and second that its existance was in danger. My Mother wrote to Hull City Council on several occassions regarding this matter, explaining her concerns for its future, but without any success. However, the good folk within the East Yorkshire Family History Society became involved, and thanks to them, its future now seems secure'

Nick Robinson   

[gbarrett]

Hi Nick.  Thanks for your reply and the info on your uncle Joe and Aunt Gladys, I have fond memories of them both especially during the war years, all of the neighbours were very nice and we all stuck together during those bad times. The street was not cluttered with cars in those days mostly horse and carts making deliveries. Moore's the coal merchant at #121, George Myers the green grocer at 116. Jim Warrington the milkman all had horse and cart. My parents Walter and Nancy lived at#122 from 1934 until 1972 when my dad retired and they moved to Bridlington. I am keeping my two lifelong Sharp Street friends Ron Green(from #79) here in Canada, and Dennis Peck (#65or67 ?) in Australia, up to date with this site as they do not have email. I can answer any questions that you may have but unfortunately I cannot figure out how to send a personal email address to you on this site.
George Barrett.
Niagara Falls.  Canada. 
Hello to any other old Sharp Street residents who may read the messages on this site.

[Treetotal]

Hi George and welcome to Rootschat...when you have posted 3 messages on here you can send a PM ( Private Message) by clicking on the scroll underneath Nick's name.
Carol

[Nick Robinson]

Thanks George. I will send you a private email


Nick Robinson

[gbarrett]

Thank you Carol I will do that.

George.

[robjbell]

This is my first post on the site. I worked a paper round down Newland Avenue (including Sharp Street) back in the 1960s. I was at the Marist College. Left Hull in 1974 and came back in 2005. Last year I fulfilled a dream - I wrote a book called Sharp Street! See: www.sharpstreetww1.org We have adapted the poems, added songs from Oh What a Lovely War and performed at Trinity Methodist Church on Newland Avenue last November. We are repeating this on Newland Avenue, 08/11/13; at Holy Trinity 11/11/13 and several other places. Next year we are going to Oppy Wood to commemorate the Hull Pals who lost their lives. Do come along if you can! Regards, Rob Bell   

[Treetotal]

For those interested..here is a list of names included in the Sharp Street Roll of Honor.
Carol

[Bee]

Carol

Many thanks, that's very useful

Bee
 

[Treetotal]

My pleasure Bee.

Hopefully if people google the Memorial it will bring them here where they can see the list of names.

Carol