[27 FEB 00] STANTON BRIDGE & SIDNEY STRINGER

I went to Stanton Bridge Primary School in Coventry from 1969 until 1976. Then I went on to Sidney Stringer School from 1976 to 1982.

I left Coventry in 1985 and now live in Canada.

I'm looking for old friends that may remember me. I was in Blue North at Sidney Stringer for those of you that remember what that was.

Ranjit S Rai  < ccfc1@yahoo.com >

[26 FEB 00] ST ELIZABETH'S & CARDINAL WISEMAN

I went to St Elizabeth's School in Coventry from 1959 until 1965. Then I attended Cardinal Wiseman until 1970. I was also at Henley College for the next two years.

I would like to hear from anyone who remembers me. My maiden name was Barbara Kelley.

Barbara Thomas [née Kelley]  < barbara.thomas@virgin.net >

[25 FEB 00] I STILL CALL COVENTRY HOME!

Hi, my name is Michael Fisher and I left Coventry with my wife, Yvette (née Rickard) in June '86, and emigrated to Perth, Australia.

I was born in 1959 and attended Cardinal Wiseman Boys School, whilst Yvette was born in 1961 and attended Lyng Hall.

We would love to hear from anyone who remembers us, especially old school friends.

Michael Fisher  < mickfisher@iprimus.com.au >

[25 FEB 00] MANOR PARK & WOODLANDS

This is a great site.

I went to Manor Park Primary School in Coventry (1968-72) and then to Woodlands Secondary School (1972-77). I left the area in 1977 and now live in Wimborne, Dorset.

I would like to hear from anyone who was at the schools during this period. I was in Cresswell House during my stay, and I would like to hear from Mark Sterns, Greg Sawbridge, Terry Coleman, Ian Cowie or Andrew Hall.

Roger Whyle  < whyler@lineone.net >

[21 FEB 00] BUTLER, HINDS & VENUS

My name is Brian Butler. I was born at Gulson Road Hospital in 1938, my parents were Frederick Charles Butler and Anne Marie (née Hinds).

I lived at 150 Profitt Avenue, Bell Green, Coventry and attended St Lawrence's (Old Church) School until 1949. We then moved to 52 Edgwick Road, Foleshill and I attended King Henry VIII Grammar School until 1954.

From 1954 to 1959 I served my apprenticeship at Alfred Herbert's, my nickname was Bill.

In 1959 I married Estelle Venus who lived at 22 Page Road, Canley and we moved to Allesley and then to Keresley.

In 1968 we emigrated to Canada and currently reside in Hamilton, Ontario.

Any of the above ring a bell? I would love to hear from anyone who may have known either of us or anything about any of the above.

We had lots of cousins (Hinds) who we believe still live in the area and (Venus) in the Styvichale, Bedworth and Nuneaton areas.

Brian Butler  < bbutleron15@home.com >

[19 FEB 00] POWs IN COVENTRY 1914-19

Does anyone know where Whitley Abbey is, and if POWs were kept there during the First World War?

There was also a camp at Radford. Does anybody know what kind of work they could have done there?

Nic  < nic@quista.net >

[EDITOR: Can anyone help on this one? We'd be interested to know as well - contact us if you have any memories of these Prisoner of War camps.]

[19 FEB 00] BERKSWELL

I was so pleased to find your website as I was living in the Coventry area before and during the second World War.

Actually I lived in Berkswell, a beautiful area outside the city. I would love to hear from anyone in that area.

I have been in Canada since the end of World War II. I married a Canadian Naval Officer in St John the Baptist Church in Berkswell so have wonderful memories.

I hope to hear from someone in that area.

Joan Birkenshaw [née Battson]  < joanb@reach.net >

[19 FEB 00] RESEARCHING MY GRANDFATHER CARNEY

I am doing research on my grandfather.

He emigrated from Ireland to England in about 1910 and then to the States approximately 10 years later. His last know address listed on the passenger manifest was Coventry.

It is my understanding, that he had a brother who remained in England and opened a bar, pub, or taproom.

My grandfather's name was John Frederick Carney. I believe that the brother who remained behind was called Anthony.

I saw your website and thought I would see if you had any information or where I could obtain information that might prove to lead to any relatives that may be living in Coventry.

Thanks for your help.

Clare Beatty  < clareandtom@rcn.com >

[14 FEB 00] LOOKING FOR ANDREW WILKIE

I am visiting Canada in June this year, and I am looking to get in contact with an old school friend and pal, Andrew Wilkie, who used to live at Unicorn Avenue, Eastern Green, Coventry and moved to Canada with his family in 1977 (or thereabouts).

We kept in touch for a while but then lost contact.

We both attended Parkhill and Woodlands Schools in Coventry and Andrew was an avid Coventry City fan. I used to live in Osbaston Close, Eastern Green.

Richard Aston  < richjaston@hotmail.com >

[13 FEB 00] THE RILEYS

Hi, I am looking for any information on the following:

• John Francis Riley : married Mary Jane Lokes
• Margaret Mary Riley : 1892 (Coventry )- 1972 (USA)
• John Hunt Pearson : married Sara Gwynne (Foleshill or Coventry)
• Albert Gwynne Pearson : 1892 (Foleshill) - 1966 (USA)

My mother would love to know more about her family. It is said that the founder of Riley Motor Co was a great or gr great grandfather.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Lynda Richards Romanekou  < Tara584@aol.com >

[12 FEB 00] BAGINTON SCHOOL & CHEYLESMORE

I went to Baginton School in 1950 and onto Cheylesmore. I was Shirley Jephcott. Anyone out there remember me?

I was also a member of the Queens Theatre Company.

I now live in the USA. Hope to hear from you.

Shirley Jephcott < Reddz67007@aol.com >

[06 FEB 00] FINHAM PARK

My name was Helen Mosley and I went to Finham Park 1983-88 and I would like to catch up with anyone who might remember me.

Before Finham I went to Stanton Bridge (1978-82) and Earlsdon (1982-83) primary schools.

I live abroad at the moment and it would be great to hear what's happening to anyone who makes contact.

Helen James [née Mosley] < james@alphasurf.de >

[06 FEB 00] WHITLEY ABBEY

I attended Whitley Abbey from 1978 until my family moved to Canada in 1980. My maiden name was Joanne O'Connor. 

I would love to find Allison McFie and Kim Ward, formerly from Styechale, Coventry.

Joanne O'Connor < witlox@execulink.com >