My daughter was doing some home work today which involved describing what her relatives did as careers - it led me to this thread

The key words that got me here were Poss Stick and Wardle
I'm a Wardle - my Great Grandfather Fredrick Wardle was involved in the Ebchester Poss Stick Mill during the latter C19th and early C20th, I believe he died in the 40's.
His son, William Murray Wardle was my Grandfather - His Son (my Dad) and Daughter still live in Co. Durham and possibly could add a little more to this if there's interest?