Alston WW2 Evacuees

[Shellspacebabe]

Hello

My Dad was an evacuee between 1940 to 1945, he lived in a funny house that he said had a song written about it, they were going to demolish it but in the end they decided to house evacuees there.  He said it had steps going up to the front door and the road or a alley ran underneath it I think he said it was called "newhome" or "newhouse" not sure, does anyone remember it?  He lived there with three sisters one of whom was called Ethel

[VeraT]

Hi, I live in Alston but wasn't born until 1947.  I will ask if anyone recognises the description of the house your father stayed in but maybe his name would jog memories better.

Regards, Vera

[Shellspacebabe]

Hi Vera

his name is Alan Young also known as Hugh apparently he ran everywhere and was known as the boy who never walked!!!

Thanks for your interest

 

[VeraT]

Hello, I haven't forgotten about you.  I have met one man who remembers your Dad at school and another who says that the only family he knew of with three daughters (one of whom was Ethel) was the Nicholson family.  Their father was called 'Newton' and near to them was a house called 'Carsonholme'.  Do you think this is how the Newholme, etc. maybe came about.  I am still asking for info. so see what this week brings.
Regards, Vera

[Shellspacebabe]

Hello Vera

thank you for showing an interest and helping me  I believe the three sisters (all adults) were from Cumbria or Northumberland area and were evacuees.  Dad said the house he lived in was very odd one window had iron bars on it and it was a strange shape it was due for demolition but delayed due to the huge influx of evacuees so I am not sure if it is there any longer.  He went back to Alston in 1979 and a lady approached him in the street she actually remembered him! he was so taken aback he forgot to ask who she was I will see Dad next weekend and ask him if any of the names ring a bell

[infh2]

Hi - did you ever get any further information on this? I may be able to help. My dad was evacuated to Alston with his mum after the war started. His three aunts were Molly, Ethel and Belle and they were already in Alston. Molly owned the house called Newholme which unfortunately is no longer there. I will try and attach a photo he has labelled up in case you recognise it? He has so many stories of living in Alston which I'd be happy to share if you think this may be the same house/Ethel.