|
CWN : PEOPLE
: GUESTBOOK : 2007 : MARCH
Guestbook - March 2007
The Guestbook is not just about finding old friends, you might also
want to post questions about the local area or make comment on a visit
to Coventry and Warwickshire. If you would like to post a message to the
guestbook please send them to : editor@cwn.org.uk
NOTE : For any enquiries where someone
is trying to find someone else we feel it better if you do know the people being sought to ask them first before passing on any information about them - remember they may not want to be found!
| [29 MAR 07] |
ODELL FAMILY - RIBBON MAKERS |
| |
I am researching the Odell family, ribbonmakers and manufacturers of
Coventry, Warwickshire and wondering if you would have any information
concerning this.
I am particularly interested in William Odell, born circa 1776 and his
wife, Anna Maria Stephenson, their son Joseph Odell, born 1809 and wife
Mary Stephenson.
Also, I believe that a William Stephenson was a ribbonmaker and
manufacturer in the area, and I wonder if he was the father of any of
the above.
Also, a family legend was that perhaps the Odells were Huguenots as they
were engaged in his industry. Do you think this is possible?
Any information you could provide would be most helpful and very much
appreciated! |
| CONTACT |
Marie Payne (Australia) |
| |
| [26 MAR 07] |
STOKE SECONDARY MODERN SCHOOL |
| |
I went to Stoke Secondary Modern School, Coventry back in 1969-1972. I
now live in Brisbane, Australia, but I do travel back to the UK every
two years.
I lived in Stoke in Coventry and remember two girls in particular -
Wilma Borthwick and Geraldine Thacker. It would be great to see or
communicate with somebody from that school. Does anybody remember Mr
Ayra the Indian maths teacher and the geography teacher Mr Mortimer? I
also remember when we all went to Plas Doly Moch.
Please could somebody let me know if anybody remembers anybody from
those years. My name is Surjit Kaur - I was the Indian girl in that
group. |
| CONTACT |
Surjit Kaur (Brisbane, Australia) |
| |
| [20 MAR 07] |
CAMPION HIGH SCHOOL |
| |
I am on a nostalgia trip after a long time.
I went to Whitnash Primary and then Campion High School. There was a
separate school for boys and girls. We left in 1973 and migrated to
Australia.
School was very stressful and scared me most of the time. Some of the
teachers, and the students were just plain nasty.
I miss the walk to school and the bus rides. I miss the countryside and
the weather. I wonder what happened to my friends.
Thanks for your website. |
| CONTACT |
Jane (Perth, West Australia) |
|
