algy Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Yet more snippets from 1856. Death Announcement. Avertisements. Dwelling For Sale in Dallam Lane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Bennett Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Fabulous! I love these little snippets, especially the optimism of the vinegar cure! I've got a small clipping about one of my ancestors being fined £1 for falling asleep in his Cart and blocking the Frodsham to Warrington turnpike, thereby preventing a Gentleman in his carriage passing through. I visited Warrington last week and spent a considerable amount of time in the library. I've got a fabulous story from the Warrington Guardian about the Police busting a gambling den which was run by one of my (I think) distant relatives. Once I've scanned it I'll post it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted November 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Fabulous! I love these little snippets, especially the optimism of the vinegar cure! I've got a small clipping about one of my ancestors being fined £1 for falling asleep in his Cart and blocking the Frodsham to Warrington turnpike, thereby preventing a Gentleman in his carriage passing through. I visited Warrington last week and spent a considerable amount of time in the library. I've got a fabulous story from the Warrington Guardian about the Police busting a gambling den which was run by one of my (I think) distant relatives. Once I've scanned it I'll post it here. Look forward to seeing that one, I'm afraid my 'well is running dry' I may have to pay the library a visit. I have a couple of hundred from 1700 to 1900 about Cullercoats, Whitley Bay and Tynemouth up in Northumberland, I had some relatives up there , but I somehow don't think they would create much interest in Warrington though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 They had such lovely phrases in years gone by. Verdict of Died by the visitation of God. Conjures up images of the big man in white robes entering the room. How's you doing my son? Come here let me have a look at you. Yeah, you look about ready. You will die now, ok lad? See you up there later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Terry Pratchett's books have DEATH himself turning up at the required time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Sid Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 Only guaranteed if you are a wizard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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