Emails - Can You Help??
----- Original Message -----
From:Gail Terrill
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: 03 December 2012 22:41
Subject: Samuelson & Co Manufacturers
Hello, I have a rather unusual enquiry, I own a small table that has a caste iron frame with the words Samuelson & Co Manufacturers Banbury. I would love to discover more on the history of this table and am presuming it means Banbury U.K. I am sure that it is well over 100 years old, I, myself have had it for about 30 years. Hoping that you may be able to give me some information and am not sending you on a wild goose chase,
Hoping to hear from you,
Gail Terrill (Melbourne Australia)
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From:Liz Calvert
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: 21 June 2012 19:14
Subject: Christopher Rawlins School
Christopher Rawlins C of E Primary School Adderbury, Oxfordshire - In September this year the current Christopher Rawlins school has been open for 50 years. We are hoping to have an exhibition for past, present staff and pupils, on Wednesday 26th September 2012.
I am looking for any photo’s, artefacts, memories etc , to make the exhibition exciting and interesting to see. If anyone has anything that they would like to include please either drop it into the school with your name and address so I can return it care of Liz Calvert or e mail me at liz_ecalvert@hotmail.co.uk
If anyone knows the whereabouts of past staff and pupils that would be interested in attending to look around the school, the exhibition and enjoy refreshments please also e mail me so I can get in touch.
Thank you for any help
Liz Calvert
----- Original Message -----
From:Bob marchant
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: 27 November 2011 05:39
Subject: Barrows & Co
Ii have a portable steam engine built by Barrows and co in Banbury - the Barrows company went bust in 1919 but i wonder whether you have archives in town which i could access to find out more about my engine and its builders
Yours faithfully
Bob marchant
----- Original Message -----
From: Tony Meredith
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: 25 September 2011 12:05
Subject: Wartime Bodicote
Just wondering if you have any information about the Royal Artillery Battery which was stationed at Bodicote (HQ or Officers' Mess seems to have been The Red House) in the last war? My wife's uncle, an officer at the time in the Artillery, wrote several letters home from there in late 1941 and 1942.
It seems an odd place (so rural!) to put an anti-aircraft gun battery, and if you happened to know anything about it, I'd be very interested to hear.
With all good wishes,
Tony Meredith
----- Original Message -----
From: Robin Mathams
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2011 9:31 AM
Subject: Northern Aluminium Company, Banbury
I and a colleague of mine have found a photograph of two steam locomotives belonging to the Northern Aluminium Company, we think possibly at Banbury. They were named `The Dean` and `Graham` and we wondered if you knew anything about them. They are both 0-6-0 Saddle tanks and one is a design used by the War Department in WW2. The photo was taken in 1953.
Hope you can help.
Robin Mathams
----- Original Message -----
From: Marie Larnach
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 5:47 AM
Subject: Adderbury House
Hello I am emailing from Australia and I am most interested in finding any information on Adderbury House. I am looking for any photos etc of the house in it's present state or when it was owned by James Larnach. I am researching the Larnach family history as James Larnach's father, Donald Larnach was my husband's great, great uncle. I would appreciate any help you can give me.
Thank you very much
Marie Larnach
----- Original Message -----
From: airforce1@zoomtown.com
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 2:28 AM
Subject: Pettingers - Delaneys and Gerald & Pam who ran a pub
Looking for a pub that was in or near Banbury. It was ran by a husband and wife called Gerald and Pam who had a son named Gerald. Also looking for Tom and Pat Pettinger, Maureen Delaney, Caroline Delaney and Ron Delaney. If anyone knows any of these - please email. Many thanks.
----- Original Message -----
From: Emma
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: Friday, January 22, 2010 9:52 PM
Subject: Shed Farm in Bloxham
hi i am trying to find out about Shed Farm in Bloxham - I have recently discovered my great grandmother worked there in the 1920's its taken me years to find anything out about her - I know its probably not there anymore but i wondered if anyone had ever heard of it or knew what it might be called now??
Thanks for any help.
Emma
----- Original Message -----
From: Roy Busby
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 5:34 AM
Subject: The White Lion Hotel Banbury
I am hoping somebody can help as I am researching my family history. I believe my forebears owned and operated The White Lion Hotel in Banbury until the mid 1960's when I believe it was demolished. I would like to know where in Banbury it was located.
My father, now deceased, grew up in the pub and told me of a tunnel that ran from the pub to a local monastery. He said that he found a pair of monks shoes in the tunnel when he was a young lad. I would be grateful for any information.
Yours
Roy Busby
----- Original Message -----
From: John Mumford
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: Friday, November 14, 2008 7:07 PM
Subject: Cattle and Horse Dealers
Hello -
My quest is for information on cattle and horse dealers in the Banbury area from the late nineteenth century up to the 1940's. This is because I have a grandfather a Mr Makepeace who I believe was part of this trade. This is all I know and would like to know more, especially any photographs. It is said that he was originally from Ireland but I cannot establish this at all.
I would be grateful for any leads to further information.
John Mumford
----- Original Message -----
From: Mary Clifton
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2008 1:17 PM
Subject: The fir tree inn
Hi there,
I am looking for any information about the fir Tree Inn that stood at 31 North bar (Street). I know my grandparents were lodging there in 1917.
Any info would be good. I know it has gone now as it would have been destroyed to make way for the new flats.
Thanks Mary Clifton
----- Original Message -----
From: Kevin Heywood
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 10:40 AM
Subject:Banbury Photos/Images 1960's - 1970's Woodgreen Ave area
Hi -
I lived in Woodgreen Avenue Banbury from a baby after the houses were first built, and remember the large mud hills where the now field is, along side of Standbridge Hill.
Does anyone have any images of Woodgreen Avenue, or surrounding areas from when the houses where being built (1960) until about the late 1970's?
Thanks
Kevin Heywood
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From: L. Porter
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2008 3:40 PM
Subject:Monastery
Was there, at any stage, a monastery in or around Banbury??
I know of a farmer field where there is an old arch and no other signs of buildings -
I have known about the arch which is near the Needle which is near Wroxton.
Many thanks
L. Porter
----- Original Message -----
From: Jon Cox
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 6:19 PM
Subject:Banbury Sea Cadets
Hello - I was commanding officer of TS Harvester up to 1992 when due to work committments I had to leave. The Unit has sadly in recent times struggled to stay alive and in January I was approached to return by the management committee as it was under notice of closure due to take effect from March 31st.
At the point of my return the unit had just 4 regular cadets and no staff.
Today April 29th we have 12 cadets but still no staff other than me and I admit I am struggling and need help.
During my time as an officer and the C.O. we had over 40 cadets most of whom would now be in their early to mid thirties; some I know have married and moved away but I would like to hear from any old cadets say from 1980 - 1992 who feel they would like to get involved again perhaps withtheir children as well.
In particular I am looking for Richard Stretton, Matthew Stretton, Alan Donaldson, Simon Timms, Stephen Wing, Liam Farrell, Pattie Harewood, Phillipa Moore, Claire Beesley, Karen McConnell and many others as they were a good crew and I know they had good times as cadets - so come on "guys" lets be having you back and come and help.
Also anyone who feels they would like to get involved contact me -you dont have to be an ex cadet or ex navy as we can give you all the trianing you need - you just need to have a healthy appetite for serious fun!
Waiting to hear from you all!
Jon Cox
----- Original Message -----
From:Valerie N.
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 8:13 PM
Subject:St Leonards Primary School
I am an old pupil of St Leonards Primary School on the Middleton Rd Grimsbury Banbury.
I was wondering if anyone remembers some of the songs that Mr Spicer our headteacher and music teacher wrote and taught us. One went " Children of good saint Leonards since school life began, proud of the old school motto, Manners Maketh Man.
Can anyone add to the songs or know where all his great work went?
Valerie N.
----- Original Message -----
From:James.
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: Monday, July 09, 2007 3:22 PM
Subject:Northern Aluminium Company Banbury 1931 - 1945
Hi. I'm James Tobin and I'm gathering information on the Northern Aluminium Company up to the end of the war. If you worked there, or you know of any stories or details on the factory during this period, I would like to hear from you.
Thank you in advance for taking the time.
James.
----- Original Message -----
From:Katharine Overton
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: Monday, February 19, 2007 4:40 PM
Subject: I am doing some research and need some info
Can you help me? I am trying to find out if there were any cases of polio in Banbury around 1959 to 1962 I have tried looking on the net but no luck so far.
Thank you
Katharine Overton
----- Original Message -----
From:kizybit@hotmail.com
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2006 3:55 PM
Subject: The New Inn, Wroxton Heath
Hello can anybody give me the full name of the people who ran the New Inn Pub at Wroxton Heath before it shut?
Please email me if you can help -
kizybit@hotmail.com
Come on Banbury....HELP ME!!!!
----- Original Message -----
From:Paul Allen
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 2:51 PM
Subject:Inspector Morse
Dear Sir / Madam, I am currently researching locations used in the Inspector Morse / series, for a book I am writing In effect, this is to be a 'collection of stories' based on locations, from people who where there at the time. This includes the crew, extras, bystanders, property owners, etc. I understand that the Banbury area was used as a location and if this is the case, I wondered if you or anyone you knew would be willing to share any such memories on the subject.
I really would be very grateful for any help or advice you may be able to give me.
Many thanks, Paul Allen
----- Original Message -----
From:Bob H
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 2:51 PM
Subject:Old Hamlet of Grimsbury
Hi My name is Robert Horsefield in Missouri (USA). I am 71 years old and retired from AT&T Co in USA. I want to know about the hamlet of Grimsbury in Northampshire England (old Warkworth Parish ?? near river Cherwell and old railroad Oxford ?) - My Great Great Grandfather and family lived in this hamlet in 1851 when population was 414 !!!
Will thank anyone for any info God Bless You
Bob H
----- Original Message -----
From:Johnny
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: Saturday, May 07, 2005 8:19 PM
Subject:Frog
What is the significance of the frog on the base of the "Fine Lady on a White Horse" statue?
Johnny (regular visitor to Banbury)
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----- Original Message -----
From:Gail Terrill
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: 03 December 2012 22:41
Subject: Samuelson & Co Manufacturers
Hello, I have a rather unusual enquiry, I own a small table that has a caste iron frame with the words Samuelson & Co Manufacturers Banbury. I would love to discover more on the history of this table and am presuming it means Banbury U.K. I am sure that it is well over 100 years old, I, myself have had it for about 30 years. Hoping that you may be able to give me some information and am not sending you on a wild goose chase,
Hoping to hear from you,
Gail Terrill (Melbourne Australia)
----- Original Message -----
From:Liz Calvert
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: 21 June 2012 19:14
Subject: Christopher Rawlins School
Christopher Rawlins C of E Primary School Adderbury, Oxfordshire - In September this year the current Christopher Rawlins school has been open for 50 years. We are hoping to have an exhibition for past, present staff and pupils, on Wednesday 26th September 2012.
I am looking for any photo’s, artefacts, memories etc , to make the exhibition exciting and interesting to see. If anyone has anything that they would like to include please either drop it into the school with your name and address so I can return it care of Liz Calvert or e mail me at liz_ecalvert@hotmail.co.uk
If anyone knows the whereabouts of past staff and pupils that would be interested in attending to look around the school, the exhibition and enjoy refreshments please also e mail me so I can get in touch.
Thank you for any help
Liz Calvert
----- Original Message -----
From:Bob marchant
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: 27 November 2011 05:39
Subject: Barrows & Co
Ii have a portable steam engine built by Barrows and co in Banbury - the Barrows company went bust in 1919 but i wonder whether you have archives in town which i could access to find out more about my engine and its builders
Yours faithfully
Bob marchant
----- Original Message -----
From: Tony Meredith
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: 25 September 2011 12:05
Subject: Wartime Bodicote
Just wondering if you have any information about the Royal Artillery Battery which was stationed at Bodicote (HQ or Officers' Mess seems to have been The Red House) in the last war? My wife's uncle, an officer at the time in the Artillery, wrote several letters home from there in late 1941 and 1942.
It seems an odd place (so rural!) to put an anti-aircraft gun battery, and if you happened to know anything about it, I'd be very interested to hear.
With all good wishes,
Tony Meredith
----- Original Message -----
From: Robin Mathams
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2011 9:31 AM
Subject: Northern Aluminium Company, Banbury
I and a colleague of mine have found a photograph of two steam locomotives belonging to the Northern Aluminium Company, we think possibly at Banbury. They were named `The Dean` and `Graham` and we wondered if you knew anything about them. They are both 0-6-0 Saddle tanks and one is a design used by the War Department in WW2. The photo was taken in 1953.
Hope you can help.
Robin Mathams
----- Original Message -----
From: Marie Larnach
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 5:47 AM
Subject: Adderbury House
Hello I am emailing from Australia and I am most interested in finding any information on Adderbury House. I am looking for any photos etc of the house in it's present state or when it was owned by James Larnach. I am researching the Larnach family history as James Larnach's father, Donald Larnach was my husband's great, great uncle. I would appreciate any help you can give me.
Thank you very much
Marie Larnach
----- Original Message -----
From: airforce1@zoomtown.com
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 2:28 AM
Subject: Pettingers - Delaneys and Gerald & Pam who ran a pub
Looking for a pub that was in or near Banbury. It was ran by a husband and wife called Gerald and Pam who had a son named Gerald. Also looking for Tom and Pat Pettinger, Maureen Delaney, Caroline Delaney and Ron Delaney. If anyone knows any of these - please email. Many thanks.
----- Original Message -----
From: Emma
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: Friday, January 22, 2010 9:52 PM
Subject: Shed Farm in Bloxham
hi i am trying to find out about Shed Farm in Bloxham - I have recently discovered my great grandmother worked there in the 1920's its taken me years to find anything out about her - I know its probably not there anymore but i wondered if anyone had ever heard of it or knew what it might be called now??
Thanks for any help.
Emma
----- Original Message -----
From: Roy Busby
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 5:34 AM
Subject: The White Lion Hotel Banbury
I am hoping somebody can help as I am researching my family history. I believe my forebears owned and operated The White Lion Hotel in Banbury until the mid 1960's when I believe it was demolished. I would like to know where in Banbury it was located.
My father, now deceased, grew up in the pub and told me of a tunnel that ran from the pub to a local monastery. He said that he found a pair of monks shoes in the tunnel when he was a young lad. I would be grateful for any information.
Yours
Roy Busby
----- Original Message -----
From: John Mumford
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: Friday, November 14, 2008 7:07 PM
Subject: Cattle and Horse Dealers
Hello -
My quest is for information on cattle and horse dealers in the Banbury area from the late nineteenth century up to the 1940's. This is because I have a grandfather a Mr Makepeace who I believe was part of this trade. This is all I know and would like to know more, especially any photographs. It is said that he was originally from Ireland but I cannot establish this at all.
I would be grateful for any leads to further information.
John Mumford
----- Original Message -----
From: Mary Clifton
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2008 1:17 PM
Subject: The fir tree inn
Hi there,
I am looking for any information about the fir Tree Inn that stood at 31 North bar (Street). I know my grandparents were lodging there in 1917.
Any info would be good. I know it has gone now as it would have been destroyed to make way for the new flats.
Thanks Mary Clifton
----- Original Message -----
From: Kevin Heywood
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 10:40 AM
Subject:Banbury Photos/Images 1960's - 1970's Woodgreen Ave area
Hi -
I lived in Woodgreen Avenue Banbury from a baby after the houses were first built, and remember the large mud hills where the now field is, along side of Standbridge Hill.
Does anyone have any images of Woodgreen Avenue, or surrounding areas from when the houses where being built (1960) until about the late 1970's?
Thanks
Kevin Heywood
----- Original Message -----
From: L. Porter
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2008 3:40 PM
Subject:Monastery
Was there, at any stage, a monastery in or around Banbury??
I know of a farmer field where there is an old arch and no other signs of buildings -
I have known about the arch which is near the Needle which is near Wroxton.
Many thanks
L. Porter
----- Original Message -----
From: Jon Cox
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 6:19 PM
Subject:Banbury Sea Cadets
Hello - I was commanding officer of TS Harvester up to 1992 when due to work committments I had to leave. The Unit has sadly in recent times struggled to stay alive and in January I was approached to return by the management committee as it was under notice of closure due to take effect from March 31st.
At the point of my return the unit had just 4 regular cadets and no staff.
Today April 29th we have 12 cadets but still no staff other than me and I admit I am struggling and need help.
During my time as an officer and the C.O. we had over 40 cadets most of whom would now be in their early to mid thirties; some I know have married and moved away but I would like to hear from any old cadets say from 1980 - 1992 who feel they would like to get involved again perhaps withtheir children as well.
In particular I am looking for Richard Stretton, Matthew Stretton, Alan Donaldson, Simon Timms, Stephen Wing, Liam Farrell, Pattie Harewood, Phillipa Moore, Claire Beesley, Karen McConnell and many others as they were a good crew and I know they had good times as cadets - so come on "guys" lets be having you back and come and help.
Also anyone who feels they would like to get involved contact me -you dont have to be an ex cadet or ex navy as we can give you all the trianing you need - you just need to have a healthy appetite for serious fun!
Waiting to hear from you all!
Jon Cox
----- Original Message -----
From:Valerie N.
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 8:13 PM
Subject:St Leonards Primary School
I am an old pupil of St Leonards Primary School on the Middleton Rd Grimsbury Banbury.
I was wondering if anyone remembers some of the songs that Mr Spicer our headteacher and music teacher wrote and taught us. One went " Children of good saint Leonards since school life began, proud of the old school motto, Manners Maketh Man.
Can anyone add to the songs or know where all his great work went?
Valerie N.
----- Original Message -----
From:James.
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: Monday, July 09, 2007 3:22 PM
Subject:Northern Aluminium Company Banbury 1931 - 1945
Hi. I'm James Tobin and I'm gathering information on the Northern Aluminium Company up to the end of the war. If you worked there, or you know of any stories or details on the factory during this period, I would like to hear from you.
Thank you in advance for taking the time.
James.
----- Original Message -----
From:Katharine Overton
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: Monday, February 19, 2007 4:40 PM
Subject: I am doing some research and need some info
Can you help me? I am trying to find out if there were any cases of polio in Banbury around 1959 to 1962 I have tried looking on the net but no luck so far.
Thank you
Katharine Overton
----- Original Message -----
From:kizybit@hotmail.com
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2006 3:55 PM
Subject: The New Inn, Wroxton Heath
Hello can anybody give me the full name of the people who ran the New Inn Pub at Wroxton Heath before it shut?
Please email me if you can help -
kizybit@hotmail.com
Come on Banbury....HELP ME!!!!
----- Original Message -----
From:Paul Allen
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 2:51 PM
Subject:Inspector Morse
Dear Sir / Madam, I am currently researching locations used in the Inspector Morse / series, for a book I am writing In effect, this is to be a 'collection of stories' based on locations, from people who where there at the time. This includes the crew, extras, bystanders, property owners, etc. I understand that the Banbury area was used as a location and if this is the case, I wondered if you or anyone you knew would be willing to share any such memories on the subject.
I really would be very grateful for any help or advice you may be able to give me.
Many thanks, Paul Allen
----- Original Message -----
From:Bob H
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 2:51 PM
Subject:Old Hamlet of Grimsbury
Hi My name is Robert Horsefield in Missouri (USA). I am 71 years old and retired from AT&T Co in USA. I want to know about the hamlet of Grimsbury in Northampshire England (old Warkworth Parish ?? near river Cherwell and old railroad Oxford ?) - My Great Great Grandfather and family lived in this hamlet in 1851 when population was 414 !!!
Will thank anyone for any info God Bless You
Bob H
----- Original Message -----
From:Johnny
To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk
Sent: Saturday, May 07, 2005 8:19 PM
Subject:Frog
What is the significance of the frog on the base of the "Fine Lady on a White Horse" statue?
Johnny (regular visitor to Banbury)
