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Mill Yard Cold AshbyKevin Spires24 February 2025
Kevin Spires:24 February 2025
Hi
My grandparents lived in Mill Yard according to 1939 record and its the first time I see my Mum appear on records on Ancestry, They were Arthur and Florence Rule. My mum was Dorothy Joyce Rule. In addition my Nan's parents also live in the village at 39 Church Lane. they are now in the graveyard plot 6 I have found out.
I just wonder if someone could send me a photo or something of Mill yard from about 1939 so I can picture where my mum grew up.
Many thanks in addvance
Hi
My grandparents lived in Mill Yard according to 1939 record and its the first time I see my Mum appear on records on Ancestry, They were Arthur and Florence Rule. My mum was Dorothy Joyce Rule. In addition my Nan's parents also live in the village at 39 Church Lane. they are now in the graveyard plot 6 I have found out.
I just wonder if someone could send me a photo or something of Mill yard from about 1939 so I can picture where my mum grew up.
Many thanks in addvance
Christmas GreetingsTim Lill11 December 2017
Tim Lill:11 December 2017
Wishing you all, but especially Philip Bott and Roger Miller, A Very Happy Christmas and New Year 2018 Regards Tim Lill
Wishing you all, but especially Philip Bott and Roger Miller, A Very Happy Christmas and New Year 2018 Regards Tim Lill
Blacksmith's shop.Rob Palmer26 July 2015
Rob Palmer:26 July 2015
It was interesting to learn from your website that the Blacksmith's shop was built by Palmer's the builders of Yelvertoft. The builders in question were Frederick my grandfather,James my great-grandfather and Walter my great-uncle.
Thank you and best regards,
Rob Palmer.Lilbourne/Yelvertoft.
It was interesting to learn from your website that the Blacksmith's shop was built by Palmer's the builders of Yelvertoft. The builders in question were Frederick my grandfather,James my great-grandfather and Walter my great-uncle.
Thank you and best regards,
Rob Palmer.Lilbourne/Yelvertoft.
FACELIFTTim Lill06 November 20132 replies07 November 2013
Tim Lill:06 November 2013
Congrats to whoever is responsible for the new look webpage!!
Congrats to whoever is responsible for the new look webpage!!
The Clerk:06 November 2013
Glad you like it!
Glad you like it!
Ashby Rambler:07 November 2013
Yes, congratulations on the new look and the addition of the blog and Old Ashby page.
Thanks also for the links to 'The Cold Ashby Rambler'- much appreciated!
Yes, congratulations on the new look and the addition of the blog and Old Ashby page.
Thanks also for the links to 'The Cold Ashby Rambler'- much appreciated!
WHEREABOUTStim lill28 September 20132 replies01 October 2013
tim lill:28 September 2013
Are Philip Bott and Roger Miller still alive, and if so where are they please?
Are Philip Bott and Roger Miller still alive, and if so where are they please?
Graham Jones:30 September 2013
They are still alive and living in Cold Ashby, Main Steet and Stanford Close respectively.
Best wishes
GJ, CA Parish Clerk
They are still alive and living in Cold Ashby, Main Steet and Stanford Close respectively.
Best wishes
GJ, CA Parish Clerk
tim lill:01 October 2013
GJ
Many thanks - wonderful news!!
Regards
TRL
GJ
Many thanks - wonderful news!!
Regards
TRL
cold ashby schoolstan bailey07 September 20132 replies18 February 2014
stan bailey:07 September 2013
Am I right in thinking that our family friend, Dorothy Richardson, was head of the primary school in Cold Ashby in the 1940'S? Does anyone remember?
Am I right in thinking that our family friend, Dorothy Richardson, was head of the primary school in Cold Ashby in the 1940'S? Does anyone remember?
Tim Lill:25 September 2013
I attended Cold Ashby School at the age of 5 in 1946, but for the life of me I cannot remember the name of the Head Teacher at that time, but Dorothy Richardson's name rings a bell for some reason. I left after a year and went to Thornby School, walking each day there and back from Cold Ashby.
I attended Cold Ashby School at the age of 5 in 1946, but for the life of me I cannot remember the name of the Head Teacher at that time, but Dorothy Richardson's name rings a bell for some reason. I left after a year and went to Thornby School, walking each day there and back from Cold Ashby.
Janet Thompson (nee Bott):18 February 2014
Yes, Miss Richardson was Teacher at Cold Ashby in the 40's We have a photo of her with her class at the school.
Janet Thompson
Yes, Miss Richardson was Teacher at Cold Ashby in the 40's We have a photo of her with her class at the school.
Janet Thompson
Queens Coronation 1953tim lill13 June 2013
tim lill:13 June 2013
What celebrations took place in the village to commemorate the Coronation. I recall a damp day, with a Fancy Dress Competition in which I took part and came 3rd as Lester Piggott. The winner was a girl who sewed sweets all over her dress!! In the evening (best part of the day) a lot of us kids went up to Winnick Warren for a frolic or two. Philip Bott and Roger Miller were my pals.
What celebrations took place in the village to commemorate the Coronation. I recall a damp day, with a Fancy Dress Competition in which I took part and came 3rd as Lester Piggott. The winner was a girl who sewed sweets all over her dress!! In the evening (best part of the day) a lot of us kids went up to Winnick Warren for a frolic or two. Philip Bott and Roger Miller were my pals.
highwaysjohnclay27 March 20132 replies30 March 2013
johnclay:27 March 2013
Why has the RESTRICTION been constructed in the main street? Ihave travelled through the village for the last 25yrsapproximately twice amonth Ihave never found it dangerous in any way Ifeel it is a hazard now with thisconstruction Get rid of it please !
Why has the RESTRICTION been constructed in the main street? Ihave travelled through the village for the last 25yrsapproximately twice amonth Ihave never found it dangerous in any way Ifeel it is a hazard now with thisconstruction Get rid of it please !
Graham Jones:28 March 2013
The chicane was constructed by Northampton County Council at the request of local residents who felt the speed of vehicles travelling up and down the road outside their houses was excessive and not being curbed by the signs. The signs for the system are not yet in place but will be shortly. The traffic engineers feel that vehicles approaching the restriction at legal speeds will be at no risk. The scheme has made life safer and quieter for local residents. 22,000 vehicles per week use the road. From clerk to the parish council.
The chicane was constructed by Northampton County Council at the request of local residents who felt the speed of vehicles travelling up and down the road outside their houses was excessive and not being curbed by the signs. The signs for the system are not yet in place but will be shortly. The traffic engineers feel that vehicles approaching the restriction at legal speeds will be at no risk. The scheme has made life safer and quieter for local residents. 22,000 vehicles per week use the road. From clerk to the parish council.
John Hesk:30 March 2013
The traffic calming installation on West Haddon Road is the result of years of campaigning by Cold Ashby Parish Council and former Speedwatch volunteers.
As The Clerk to The Parish Council rightly states, it is designed to increase levels of safety for everyone living in, or passing through, our village - pedestrians and motorists alike.
Such chicanes are perfectly safe for drivers who are prepared to slow down to legal speeds and wait as necessary for other road users who have the right of way.
Those who are not prepared to modify their driving behaviour to negotiate this feature would be best advised to choose an alternative route.
May I take this opportunity to thank the Parish Council for their efforts on behalf of Cold Ashby's residents?
The traffic calming installation on West Haddon Road is the result of years of campaigning by Cold Ashby Parish Council and former Speedwatch volunteers.
As The Clerk to The Parish Council rightly states, it is designed to increase levels of safety for everyone living in, or passing through, our village - pedestrians and motorists alike.
Such chicanes are perfectly safe for drivers who are prepared to slow down to legal speeds and wait as necessary for other road users who have the right of way.
Those who are not prepared to modify their driving behaviour to negotiate this feature would be best advised to choose an alternative route.
May I take this opportunity to thank the Parish Council for their efforts on behalf of Cold Ashby's residents?
Finding old class matesClaire07 May 20121 reply26 September 2012
Claire:07 May 2012
I used to live in cold ashby and ravensthorpe previous to that.we left in 1988 I went to guilsborough infants and primary and would love to get in contact with old classmates.can you help?ive sent an email to guilsborough primary aswell.yours hopefully-Claire Reece
I used to live in cold ashby and ravensthorpe previous to that.we left in 1988 I went to guilsborough infants and primary and would love to get in contact with old classmates.can you help?ive sent an email to guilsborough primary aswell.yours hopefully-Claire Reece
Tony Wycherley:26 September 2012
Claire,
I have just noticed your entry on the parish website and will put an article in the December issue of the parish newsletter for you. Please let me have a contact address or email address which I will include.
Tony
Claire,
I have just noticed your entry on the parish website and will put an article in the December issue of the parish newsletter for you. Please let me have a contact address or email address which I will include.
Tony
ResearchNeil Smith04 August 20113 replies22 March 2014
Neil Smith:04 August 2011
I am late of Guilsborough and found this site by chance.I was interested in the cemetary listings and found it most useful.Well done to those that maintain this site
Neil Smith
Australia
I am late of Guilsborough and found this site by chance.I was interested in the cemetary listings and found it most useful.Well done to those that maintain this site
Neil Smith
Australia
raymond bradshaw:25 May 2013
Hello i am wondering if you are the neal smith who lived at 16. West haddon road guilsborough i use to live at 2 pells close. If you are not the same neal smith then i apnlogise and wont trouble you again but if you are can i say hello
Hello i am wondering if you are the neal smith who lived at 16. West haddon road guilsborough i use to live at 2 pells close. If you are not the same neal smith then i apnlogise and wont trouble you again but if you are can i say hello
paul howlett:22 March 2014
Hi everyone, could you tell me if there are any Howletts currently living in the village? Seems my family originate from Cold Ashby.
Visited on Saturday 22/03/14 and found two graves, both Thomas Howlett and their wives, one of which may be my great grandfather. Thanks, Paul Howlett.
Hi everyone, could you tell me if there are any Howletts currently living in the village? Seems my family originate from Cold Ashby.
Visited on Saturday 22/03/14 and found two graves, both Thomas Howlett and their wives, one of which may be my great grandfather. Thanks, Paul Howlett.
Graham Jones:22 March 2014
Hello Paul
There are no Howletts on the electoral register I'm afraid. That doesn't mean there are no relations of yours here of course, just none called Howlett.
Hello Paul
There are no Howletts on the electoral register I'm afraid. That doesn't mean there are no relations of yours here of course, just none called Howlett.