Guestbook contents - Nov 2003 to Dec 2004

From the Second Guestbook

Name: DIANE FISHER E-mail: DIANEWOODVIEW@aol.com
City: HUDDERSFIELD Country: uk
Homepage: Date: 31-Dec-2004 16:13:54

Guestbook very quiet has everyone gone away or are you all suffering from hangovers. HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone Diane.

Name: Brenda Thewlis E-mail: brendathewlis@htmail.com
City: Huddersfield Country:
Homepage: Date: 21-Dec-2004 20:09:49

Just having another look, noticed the old photo of Thurlstone Infant class of 1907. My great, great aunt Ellen Marie Beever would have been about 6 at this time, I just wondered if there is any way we could find a 'register' for the school at this time, would you know where to look. The photo of the end house on Manchester Road is where my great grandfather lived at the time of his death. Its great to see these places where my family lived.

Name: C.A.Todd E-mail: clive.todd@btinternet.com
City: Pant Country: Shropshire
Homepage: Date: 14-Dec-2004 13:59:45

Very interesting. I was born in Penistone and lived for years at the top of Don St., then Spring Vale and finally Cubley. Having had a long interst in photography I remember Mr. Biltcliffe really well. His shop was a gem. A real pity it did not finsh up in a museum.So many memories.

Name: Lynne Taylor E-mail:
City: Penistone Country: UK
Homepage: Date: 13-Dec-2004 11:00:09

i check on the site every 6 months or so just to see if there are any updates as i send the link to friends in Denver,Colorado & Alberta , Canada.Nice site .

Name: Linda E-mail: linda@kimpton2533.fsnet.co.uk
City: Sheffield Country: UK
Homepage: Date: 05-Dec-2004 11:15:06

Hi great site I'm looking for a Winifred Horne I believe she became the first duchess of penistone she was a bridesmaid at my parents wedding and later my godmother she will be in her mid seventies now. It would be nice to know what happened to her

Name: Diane Fisher nee Wat E-mail: DIANEWOODVIEW@aol.com
City: Huddersfield Country: UK.
Homepage: Date: 01-Dec-2004 14:41:24

JB,why did you take my message off, i am an oap, and am just learning how to use computer regards, Diane

Name: Warren Oates E-mail: wgo100@hotmail.com
City: York/Penistone Country: UK
Homepage: www.oatesfamilyhistory.co.uk Date: 25-Nov-2004 15:39:16

Still a great site as usual. I just thought I'd come an have another look at the site and catch up on it's recent updates. I have noticed one thing though...there used to be a picture of Church Street (looking down the hill), on it I could see my house, now I can't find the picture...I was wondering what happened to it :( I think it was with other street pictures that have been spilt up onto separate pages. On a different note, I was reading the entry for "Penistone" in one of those free online encyclopedias when I spotted something suprising. It said that Nick Park, creator of Wallace and Grommit, went to the Grammar School. Now I remember in an art class being told about someone who helped Nick Park with Wallace and Gromit going to the school, but never Nick Park himslef. Now I'm sure this is a mistake in the encyclopedia, but does anyone know for sure...have I missed something???

Name: Nigel Homer E-mail:
City: Mirfield Country: England
Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/puffin11uk/index.html Date: 24-Nov-2004 14:04:23

Really nice site - some really good photos,

Name: Brenda Thewlis E-mail: brendathewlis@hotmail.com
City: Huddersfield Country: England
Homepage: Date: 23-Nov-2004 17:27:01

What a wonderful site. Just came across looking for links with my family history. Not asking for help but would like to say my great grandparents lived at 3 Woodland View in the early 1920's when my great aunt was baptised this was their address. My g.grandma was Milly Beever before her marriage to Joseph Bond. He later became a local road roller which my mother remambers him coming home for his dinner and parking it outside their house. By looking at your old map I was able to see just where they lived - Bank House, Low Millhouse, Leapings. My other grandma was 'in service' at Bull House Hall. It would be nice to see some more old photo's please!

Name: Kevin Trickett E-mail: kedu1t@aol.com
City: Penistone Country:
Homepage: Date: 23-Nov-2004 14:19:31

Hi there i have to say thank you for all the information and fantastic photo's there is even one with my house and back garden. I am the chairman of Penistone & District Angling Club,which was founded in 1964 and has had a hard time over the last 10 years or so. We lost cubley top pond when the woods were shut to the public, we then lost cubley bottom pond otherwise known as the brewery pond about 1 year after the bungalow below the dam wall was sold to a builder and he bought the pond and stopped the club useing it. we then lost the river at oxspring when the houses were built at the bottom of bower hill on the old mill area,the fishing rights were given to oxspring parish council. i would love it if you could help a local club that runs on a none profit basis. hope to hear from you soon Kevin Trickett.

Name: Peter Lawford E-mail: psmail@shaw.ca
City: Winnipeg Country: Canada
Homepage: Date: 19-Nov-2004 22:23:16

The Market Street additions in November are very good. Every shop and building contains such a diverse history. Maybe some budding historians can help out by providing more information on the buildings and their occupants. I know that Jack keeps this site going because of the affection he has for the town and I for one thank him for that.

Name: Em E-mail:
City: Edinburgh Country:
Homepage: Date: 19-Nov-2004 18:16:55

Really like this site - excellent content & pictures & of all the sites you link to I found myself coming back here. I do have a suggestion - a webcam! I saw on the news the snow in Huddersfield today and I just wanted to see whether or not it was the same 'back home'.

Name: john morris E-mail: johnmorris22@blueyonder.co.uk
City: cheltenham Country: gloucestershire
Homepage: Date: 17-Nov-2004 05:32:48

Thanks for the info my nephew has just moved to the area with his family "High street" your page was very informative and your narative made me smile. I am a local councillor hope yours appreciates what you have done to put your town on the map

Name: Peter Lawford E-mail: psmail@shaw.ca
City: Winnipeg Country: Canada
Homepage: Date: 16-Nov-2004 12:05:23

This is from a guestbook entry of the 11th November... "What's all this about a train disaster or two on the viaduct back in the 1880's. I'd like to see some photos / read some details..." OK.. now this is not my website, but I visit fairly often, I read the guestbook and I have replied to a few. The message quoted above irritated me from the moment I read it. I know about the incidents mentioned, but you know what, I cannot think of one reason to reply. Maybe Jack will think it appropriate to delete the message and my reply, or maybe let it stay here as an example of how not to write in a guestbook. The key word being "Guest". I will leave it at that before I too become guilty.

Name: Dorothy Jones E-mail: DAJit16@dajit1622.freeserve.co.uk
City: Louth, Lincolnshire Country: England
Homepage: Date: 15-Nov-2004 15:44:24

I have just stumbled across your site and it is excellent. I have been researching my maternal grandmother's side of my tree for the past 4 months and I visited Penistone with her and my mum in about 1963 to visit my grandmother's family - the Roebuck family. I have information back to the 1700's but my main reason is to find any relatives of Hezekiah Roebuck and Ruth(nee Senior)and their family extending through their daughters Lily and Delia and thir son Albert, there were lots of others but only these had offspring that I know about. Some of the generations that may have connections are the Kellet, Brewer, Hadfield, Crowther, Webster, Downing families who are all in my tree as descendants of my g.g.grandfather Hezekiah. The photo of the Wesleyan Chapel Bible class is very good. My family were Netherfield Chapel but Doris Roebuck married a methodist minister Stanley Crowther so there may be someone that remembers some of these. Keep up the good work!

Name: bob E-mail: beebop_man@yahoo.com
City: St Thomas Country: canada
Homepage: Date: 14-Nov-2004 12:42:24

Greetings from Canada. I lived briefly in Penistone 1963-64 I commuted to work in Manchester from Penistone Station daily. Are Dennis & Molly Faxon or their Daughter Carole still around,they lived up on Wellhouse Lane,Penistone? Been long time gone from there. Nice Site!!!!..Bob

Name: N/A E-mail:
City: Country:
Homepage: Date: 11-Nov-2004 16:12:15

What's all this about a train disaster or two on the viaduct back in the 1880's. I'd like to see some photos / read some details...

Name: Diane Fisher nee Wat E-mail: DIANEWOODVIEW&aol.com
City: Huddersfield Country: UK
Homepage: Date: 09-Nov-2004 14:56:44

I was born in Penistone in 1944, in what was the Labour Exchange thats the stone building on the left hand side of the entrance to the market we moved to Lane Head Farm in Cawthorne,2 of my brothers the and myself went to Hoylandswaine school, we moved back to Penistone in 1955 my dad and eldest brother worked for Billy Marsden they were slaughtermen we lived at Regents i worked at the Co-op supermarket,we then moved to Rose and Crown my parents were called Renee and Don we moved in March 1965, our daughter lives in Penistone, she thinks its wonderful,i agree

Name: Eric Dearnley E-mail:
City: Sheffield Country: England
Homepage: None Date: 02-Nov-2004 06:46:32

Logged on to your great site for the first time. The Railway Pictures were of most interest to me especially the view of Wortley Station showing the cherry Tree Cottages. This is where my Father was born in 1905 and my Grandfather Irvin Dearnley was the Signalman at the Signal Box. He was born at Ingbirchworth in 1861 and his father Abraham was a farmer,As well as working on the Railway all his life my Grandfather was a Stone Mason as were several of his brothers. Would love to hear from any relations from the area. I have done extensive research during the past 3 years and have a lot of information dating back to 1786

Name: Wayne E-mail: wayne@whitwell.com
City: Whitwell Country: UK
Homepage: http:\\www.whitwell.com Date: 29-Oct-2004 13:43:20

What a superb site! welldone!

Name: violet oconnell E-mail: byees@winsoft.net.au
City: nsw Country: australia
Homepage: Date: 28-Oct-2004 19:51:42

violet oconnell nee matthews would be pleased to hear from anyone that knew me long ago

Name: Francis E Bradbury E-mail: Thebradburys@worldonline.co.uk
City: CRAWLEY. Sussex Country: UK
Homepage: Date: 26-Oct-2004 07:08:09

Was born in Mill Lane, Thurgoland, and lived at various times in Oxspring,Romtickle Thurlstone and Bleak Royd. I was a photographer for most of my life but have now retired. Congrats on your site which is really interesting the this old "ex Pat"!!

Name: Cheryl E-mail: xuxu_ns@hotmail.com
City: Halifax Country: Canada
Homepage: Date: 11-Oct-2004 14:47:06

Mystery man JB - you have made a wonderful site. I've never been to Yorkshire and now I woudl very much like to! CC

Name: tony bacon E-mail: tonybacon@eircom.net
City: Country: ireland
Homepage: Date: 30-Sep-2004 19:06:40

Hi. enjoyed the site, my connections are, Hazlehead school 1948/50,then Thurlstone50/53,.My sister lives at Paw Hill (well), married to Leslie Hill,started work @ Hepworth Iron 1953(engineering section), my grandfather had the Victoria Inn, @ Victoria C1940/44, would like to hear from anbody from that part of the world. Memories, freezing cold bus shelter, around the corner from the chippy, waiting for Baddley Bros.Lived in Ireland 30+ years Cheers to All Tony

Name: Carol Hamer E-mail: mailbox4carol@yahoo.com
City: Boston Country: America
Homepage: Date: 24-Sep-2004 23:47:34

Hey Wanted to say hi... website still as good as ever, the new pics from the show and xmas last year look really good... i am coming home to visit family next month, looking forward to seeing the old town again.. jack if your in town maybe we will buy you a pint at the spread... Carol Hamer.. was, Sanderson

Name: kris E-mail: kris@simplytop.com
City: Country:
Homepage: Date: 22-Sep-2004 13:27:23

As a newcomer to Penistone, from Orkney but originally from Tintwistle, I would just like to say me and mine think it is a brill place to live and we love it, the people have been really welcoming and helpful, which made such a big difference. Well done Penistoners, you are a great bunch. taxilady.

Name: J Briggs E-mail:
City: Penistone Country: Gross Britanien
Homepage: http://www.jbriggs.clara.net Date: 05-Sep-2004 14:33:59

Peter's comments are always welcome. I am guilty as charged about the 'NIMBY' attitude but my concern about Penistone's expansion is mostly based on a feeling that our town has little influence on policies made in Barnsley. Keep 'em coming!

Name: Peter Lawford E-mail: plawford@shaw.ca
City: Winnipeg Country: Canada
Homepage: Date: 03-Sep-2004 01:58:23

During the 56 years I lived in England, I consider myself fortunate in having traveled throughout the UK as well as many western european countries and several a little further east. I am now in Canada, and in the few years I have been here, I have already been to quite a few locations within Canada and the United States. From cities to small villages and isolated hamlets whether they be in the UK or elsewhere, there are always the same points of view. Many people wish to move to small villages, build a new house on a large lot then sit back and do their best to prevent others from doing the same. They will argue about over development and encroachment on nature. They will complain that the roads are becoming crowded and prices in the local stores are outrageous. There was no doubt a time when Penistone consisted of little more than a few simple wattle and daube huts and as such, they would have something in common with the birth of London. There are so many who wish to stop the urban spread but only after they have called the place home. As for gossip, it is not something peculiar to Penistone, but it does seem that it's intensity is inversely proportional to the size of the town or village. I know of one small English village where, the Doctor knows everyones ailments. The Policeman knows everyones crimes. The Banker knows their wealth and the Postman knows everything. Penistone will never be the same as it was when I was a young boy, and I guess our children will say the same. So just who is going to volunteer to leave Penistone in order to recapture times past, and just when, was the perfect time ? Here in Winnipeg I can see history repeating itself. Houses that were built miles from the city are now being absorbed into new sprawling developments. New roads are being built to accomodate even more cars. So let no one think Penistone stands alone. Just as we all get old and die, maybe somethings are inevitable.

Name: al ashford E-mail: alspearlkit@hotmail.com
City: barnsley Country: uk
Homepage: Date: 02-Sep-2004 10:18:23

dear lorrie king, do you not think that if there was no gossip there would be the town? the people who live there enjoy the local stories/gossip, so they're just finding out information which gets passed on throughout the surrounding vilages. we as a people are constructive, destructive, old and young. we simply talk to keep on top in a conversation. dont quite know why but its what we do. i feel that although penistone is small it shouldnt be over-populated, the council keep building housing estates which has a large demand on the local scenery. The extra houses are too new to such an old town.

Name: KAREN WILLIAMS E-mail: karen.williams1@sasktel.net
City: REGINA Country:
Homepage: Date: 24-Aug-2004 14:45:56

Great web site love the photos makes me more homesick than I am right now :( I am originally from Barnsley but now living in Canada for the last 25 years Karen Williams nee Bennett

Name: Julia E-mail:
City: Country:
Homepage: Date: 23-Aug-2004 06:46:38

Thanks a great site, will be moving to the area soon as a paramedic. See you soon!

Name: shelley E-mail: shelleynmp@hotmail.com
City: maidstone Country: england
Homepage: Date: 04-Aug-2004 06:02:51

having lived in penistone for two years and since moved back south to kent it has been lovely to see some of the old places again. i did come back last weekend and have taken some fantastic photos.if anyone would like to see them please feel free to email me. i have views overlooking langsett. the 'big house' in wentworth. the church in midhopestone. i can't wait to return again. it's the most beautiful place on earth.

Name: Marcel Gootjes E-mail: marcel@penistone.nl
City: Schiedam Country: Holland
Homepage: http://www.penistone.nl Date: 24-Jul-2004 16:24:34

Hi there, The Dutch Band Penistone is now a trio, so i am working on a new lay-out for our website, is there any possibility on using Penistone-pics as a background for our site, if so, who has the copyright and how much would it cost??? We are still planning on coming to your hometown, but we still do not know when.....maybe we can arrange something? Well, keep up the great work on your site and hope to meet one day!!!!! We are still playing around in Holland, so our, and your, name is going round...haa yours sincerely, Marcel Gootjes Schiedam, Holland

Name: Mark E-mail: crazydruid@btinternet.com
City: Aberdare Country: Wales
Homepage: Date: 21-Jul-2004 14:54:41

Great to see Penistone once again.My uncle used to live up there and i have many happy memories of visiting the town in the 1980's.

Name: J @ A Fieldsend E-mail: alnjohn@tpg.com.au
City: Mandurah Country: Australia
Homepage: Date: 13-Jul-2004 00:22:14

It has been great looking at all the lovely old photos.If you want quality old photos and some interesting stories contact Jack Fieldsend in Penistone.He has some good snow stories to tell as well.

Name: Ben Meredith E-mail: bigballoons4@hotmail.com
City: port erin Country: Isle of Man
Homepage: Date: 11-Jul-2004 12:13:40

Hey i just visited your site and it was really nice to see penistone again. I moved away from penistone when i was 10 and have lived in the isle of man for 10 years but your website has brought back happy memories of my childhood. Do you know if Pauline and Ian Moorecroft are still about. Ian was my best mate there.

Name: Fieldsend E-mail: almjohn@tpg.com.au
City: PERTH Country: AUSTRALIA
Homepage: Date: 06-Jul-2004 05:50:52

Thanks for showing the well dressing. We missed it by a couple of days on our recent trip to Penistone ( otherwise known as the centre of the universe).

Name: charlie lamb E-mail: charlesl45@aol.com
City: eastbourne Country: england
Homepage: Date: 28-Jun-2004 10:09:19

i left PGS to join the RAF in Aaug 1950.Ended up with a Maths Degree from the OU (Yes for those that remember me, I really did)and taught at Arborfield before retiring 5 years ago. Kind regards to any of my old mates:Who Knows, I might pay a visit to my old "Stamping Ground" one day! PS Where is Monty Ryan?

Name: robert wiseman E-mail: robertbwiseman@yahoo.com
City: Denver Country: USA
Homepage: Date: 26-Jun-2004 17:32:42

Nice pictures - and nice to see the family shop mentioned. Alas - after over 100 years - it is no longer in our family

Name: Lee E-mail:
City: Country: uk
Homepage: http://www.penistone2001.co.uk/ Date: 25-Jun-2004 09:02:19

Hi thankyou for the link and signing my guest book.I have just not had time to update as yet will get around to doing it soon,this site is great for looking at all sorts of local bits and bobs keep it up bye for now Lee.

Name: BARBARA WYE(NEE COLD E-mail: barbara.wye@metalfin.co.uk
City: SHEFFIELD Country: U.K.
Homepage: Date: 22-Jun-2004 07:42:32

Jack, Sorry to have missed the reunion! - I was home with a bad chest infection. However, I have spoken with Yvonne(Rushton) and Christine (Shale) and hope to meet up with them soon. Please let me know of any other reunions and I will make every effort to attend.

Name: Peter Lawford E-mail: plawford@shaw.ca
City: Winnipeg Country: Canada
Homepage: Date: 15-Jun-2004 12:37:45

Just in case anyone remembers working at the vinegar brewery and is willing to admit it. My e- mail address has changed... Good to see the pictures from the Parade.

Name: Robert J. Barnard E-mail: avalon@fastmail.ca
City: Barnsley Country: United Kingdom
Homepage: Date: 12-Jun-2004 13:44:06

An interesting website discovered by accident. However, perhaps I should not have been surprised to see messages from Sqn. Ldr. Peter Taylor OBE whose frequent contributions to the Barnsley Chronicle are often interesting and occasionally even informative. He does, however, seem to have an issue with Councillors Rowley and Punt although he does not explain his reasoning. Nor does he differentiate between the two men concerned. Councillor Rowley stands openly as a Conservative and makes no attempt to conceal his beliefs or allegiance – what you see is what you get. Councillor Punt on the other hand styles himself as an ‘Independent’, whatever that means, and when one reads the list of ‘Independents’ in Barnsley it looks as though someone has rounded up the usual suspects. There are former Labour councillors and Liberal Democrats, others who have espoused such lost causes as the Ratepayers and SDP, some all of the above and even a couple whose names I recognise as Conservative supporters – strange bedfellows indeed! Perhaps some hope to gain an advantage by concealing their beliefs and maybe others have no beliefs to conceal. But think on this. Next time you feel ill would you consult a medical practitioner who chose not to tell you whether he was a doctor, dentist, optician or snake-oil salesman?

Name: Raymond Fieldsend E-mail: raymond@fieldsend3802.fsnet.co.uk
City: Penistone Country: England
Homepage: http://members.lycos.co.uk/woodfieldclemens/woodfieldclemens Date: 27-May-2004 12:08:37

I was introduced to this excellent site by my brother Paul Fieldsend who is also listed in this guestbook. I have been a resident of Penistone all my life. I have written poems / songs and a trilogy of novels, (all unpublished), over a 40 year period. The homepage link is for my website containing my written work. On this site there are the first 4 chapters of a trilogy of novels I wrote and a 5th that gives an impression of the novels at a later stage. Though the poems and songs make no reference to Penistone the novel itself is set in Penistone as representative of the world and society at large.

Name: paul fieldsend E-mail: fieldsden@btinternet.com
City: preston Country: lancs
Homepage: Date: 26-May-2004 04:21:49

thanks for the photo. A other thought on the pic that you sent could be at the back off the high street near the fire station as the mast in the back ground looks like the old siren for the fire station. the house tops don't match any that i can remeber in cubley. Also i don't know if you have any of the old staion train that is once again thanks keep up the memorys of a good old fashion village thanks.

Name: Jim Dobbs E-mail: jim@jd4u.net
City: Harrogate Country: North Yorks
Homepage: http://www.jd4u.net Date: 24-May-2004 09:18:51

Moved to Penistone at four years old - started school there and left at age of ten to live in Royston. Now 51. Enjoyed every minute. Lived in Police Station as father was local bobby. I remember playing on the police motorbikes in the garage. Just like the ones on Heartbeat. We had stray dogs to look after almost every week and winters that went on for months. I've never seen snodrifts like them since. I remember sledging down the hill near the gas works and falling down a well that was covered with snow. Happy days.

Name: Paul Fieldsend E-mail: fieldsend@btinternet.com
City: Leyland Country: lancs
Homepage: Date: 23-May-2004 06:19:51

born and breed in penistone now gone to lancs but hope to come back on day. had some happy times there, one of the best places on gods earth miss the old haunts like cubly wood thats now privert and the moors that where within 5mins walk from nearly any point in the place. castle dam and spitting bridge.

Name: al ashford E-mail: al_ashford_007@hotmail.com
City: barnsley Country: uk
Homepage: Date: 17-May-2004 17:56:24

i actually live in thurlstone. 2 miles away from penistone. but i went to the grammar and finished last year. now im in college.

Name: Peter Taylor E-mail: peter.taylor17@btinternet.com
City: Barnsley Country: England
Homepage: Date: 20-Apr-2004 12:22:36

Warren, If you go even further back Penistone has also lost it's major employer; David Browns, along with the vinegar works, the bottling plant for stout, railway wagon repair works, Hawley's sawmill, the gas works, one or two more small units and of course the London/Manchester railway line and its passenger station and goods yard. Thirty/fourty years ago you could buy anything you needed; food, clothing and the full range of household goods without leaving market street and the high street. What can you buy now? What investment has Barnsley MBC directed Penistone's way to make up for the loss of a very diverse economic base? I can't see any. Perhaps Penistone's longest serving councillor could enlighten us before he stands down or is voted of the council in 7 weeks time. Penistone has now become nothing more than a large housing estate.

Name: Warren Oates E-mail: wgo100@york.ac.uk
City: York Country: UK
Homepage: http://www33.brinkster.com/oatesgenealogy/HOME/frontpage.htm Date: 18-Apr-2004 14:39:27

I've just come back to uni from Penistone after my Easter break. I found your page on the protest and problems with Barnsley Council and interesting read. I have read many of the letters and articles in the local (and national) newspapers regarding these incedents over the Town Hall, Scout Dike and the cattle market and heard what several other local people feel about the situations. I have to say the views you put across are spot on with what Penistone people are thinking generally. I just hope the upcoming local elections will bring about a change for the better with Barnsley council, not just in and for Penistone, but for the whole Barnsley area. Many people on the council give the impression they feel they can do what they like, and some of the non- elected officers are even worse (anyone who's read the letters in the Barnsley Chronicle recently will know who I mean). They all need to be shown it's the Penistone and Barnsley people who have the power by voting them out and bringing new blood to the council. The whole area is full of history. This needs to be preserved, alongside progress; not replaced and forgotten about as presently seems to be happening. The countryside and buildings are amazing and the cattle market was one of the few remaing links to the past. I have links to farming families in the area from over the last few hundreds of years. Some of them may even have fought for the market's creation in the first place. I'd hate to think what they would have to say now it's been closed down. The problems in the area don't just lie with the Council. The Labour MP for the area isn't much better. I think he feels it's more important to be opposing the Labour government on many issues that would, in general, benefit the people in his constituancy, or in wasting money on busing people down to London for protests. Alot of changes are needed in the area if Penistone is to be able to survive and remain the small, freindly community in which I and many of my ancestors have grown up in.

Name: Peter Taylor E-mail: peter.taylor17@btinternet,com
City: Barnsley Country: England
Homepage: Date: 06-Apr-2004 14:48:54

Penistone will continue to be ignored by the Barnsley MBC policy makers until it is represented by a significant number of labour councillors. I'm personally pleased it isn't. Unfortunately in my view you are badly served by two of your councillors Punt & Rowley who seem to be rather keen on ingratiating themselves with the ruling group, not necessarily for the benefit of Penistone. At the forthcoming elections people with the drive and commitment of the likes of Maureen Harrison need to be elected.

Name: Peter Lawford E-mail: plawford@mts.net
City: Winnipeg Country: Canada
Homepage: Date: 05-Apr-2004 00:03:47

Jack makes several references to actions that are summed up with this text. The Death of Common Sense Today we mourn the passing of a friend by the name of Common Sense. Common sense lived a long life but died from heart failure. No one really knows how old he was since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He selflessly devoted his life to service in schools, hospitals, homes, factories and offices. He helped folks get jobs done without fanfare and foolishness. For decades, petty rules, silly laws and frivolous lawsuits held no power over Common Sense. He was credited with cultivating such valued lessons as to know when to come in out of the rain, the early bird gets the worm, and life isn't always fair. Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you earn), reliable parenting strategies (the adults are in charge, not the kids), and it's okay to come in second. A veteran of the Industrial Revolution, the Great Depression, and the Technological Revolution, Common Sense survived cultural and educational trends including, body piercing, whole language, ebonics and new math. His health declined when he became infected with the "If it only helps one person it's worth it" bug. In recent decades his waning strength proved no match for the ravages of overbearing federal regulation. He watched in pain as good people became ruled by self-seeking lawyers and enlightened auditors. Common Sense knew the end was near when Schools endlessly implemented zero tolerance policies Reports of six-year-old boys charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate A teen suspended for taking a swig of mouthwash after lunch A teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student Schools need parental consent to administer aspirin to a student but cannot inform the parent when a student is pregnant or wants an abortion. Finally, Common Sense lost his will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband, churches became businesses, criminals received better treatment than victims, and federal judges stuck their noses in everything from Boy Scouts to professional sports. Common Sense drifted in and out of logic but was kept informed of developments, regarding questionable regulations for asbestos, low-flow toilets, smart guns, the nurturing of Prohibition Laws and mandatory air bags. Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents Truth and Trust; his wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son Reason. Three stepbrothers survive him: Rights, Tolerance and Whiner. Not many attended his funeral unfortunately, because so few realize he is gone.

Name: Tom Zunder E-mail: reverseme@uk.org.zunder
City: Oxspring Country: UK
Homepage: http://www.elric.org.uk Date: 29-Mar-2004 06:49:15

Hi. Great pages. I am now starting to learn something. British Steel merged with Hoogovens and created a Anglo-Dutch company called CORUS. Since it is registered in the UK and run by the British, it is fairly reasonable to say, the British firm CORUS. (it was a takeover by any other name) http://www.corusgroup.com/home/index.cfm

Name: Paul S E-mail: notspecified@notspecifieddsdsds.com
City: UK Country: UK
Homepage: http://www.heretherendeverywhere.com/pauls.html Date: 26-Mar-2004 09:58:58

Great site, I was born in Cubley but moved over the otherside of the valley when I was young. Have very fond memories of Penistone as a lot of my family used to live there. Mr grandad used to work in the old vinegar factory.

Name: carol E-mail: pcarol559@tiscali.co.uk
City: Hailsham Country: UK
Homepage: Date: 21-Mar-2004 11:11:39

Hi, Super website, my father was born there in 1922, never been there myself but looks lovely. Am now doing my family history alas though all my fathers side PALMER are no longer so getting nowhere. UNLESS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Name: J E-mail: juicekrew@ntlworld.com
City: London Country: UK
Homepage: Date: 17-Mar-2004 10:26:05

Wonderful pictures, I've never been but appreciate beauty up and down the country when I see it. It's also good to be able to read about the history as you navigate. once again, great site. <BG> J

Name: Penistone (Marcel he E-mail: info@penistone.nl
City: Schiedam Country: Holland
Homepage: http://www.penistone.nl Date: 16-Mar-2004 12:56:03

Hi Jack, Thanks for your message in our guestbook..... We still want to come and play in your Hometown, but we are very busy with writing and our family- business. New demo coming up, so we will make contact again with the PenistoneShow-committee. Greetz, Penistone!

Name: Beverley Dale E-mail: robertdale908@msn.com
City: Nottingham Country: England
Homepage: Date: 08-Mar-2004 18:22:01

I look on this site every 8 weeks and you always manage to put something new on here. I used to live in Penistone. I lived on Pengeston Road and on Wentworth Road for the first 16 years of my life. Penistone was a great place to grow up. Thanks for making me smile when i feel home sick. Would it be possible to have some pictures of Pengeston Road ond the surrounding fields. They bring back so many memories. My Maiden name is James if anyone remembers me drop me a line (St Andrews Church) (1st Penistone Girls Brigade)I left Penistone Grammar School in 1990.

Name: Will Bisby E-mail: mgmvc1@btinternet.com
City: Penistone Country:
Homepage: http://uk.geocities.com/mgmvc1@btinternet.com/index.htm Date: 29-Feb-2004 09:20:39

Just enjoyed looking at your updates. The site gets more and more informative. Please have a look at the newly updated Millhouse Green Male Voice Choir website http://uk.geocities.com/mgmvc1@btinternet.com.ind ex.htm Thanks

Name: Kay Saunders E-mail:
City: Perth Country: Australia
Homepage: Date: 22-Feb-2004 08:29:18

'Ey up. Now I'm very nostalgic after visiting this website, having lived in Penistone from birth till the age of 15 when I emigrated downunder with my parents and sister. We (Firth family) lived on the High Street where my mother owned a hairdressing salon "Brenda's Boutique". The photos are great - not a lot has changed and I last visited the UK in 1980! I have 3 Aussie daughters who are desperate to see snow, so hopefully a visit to Penistone in the not too distant future will fulfill that wish, plus we'd love to catch up with the relatives (mainly Crookes family) and old school friends, and bring my 78 year old Dad back for a pint in the Spread! - cheers, Kay

Name: Nigel cowley E-mail: cowleynigel@aol.com
City: stocksbridge sheffie Country: uk
Homepage: N/A Date: 14-Feb-2004 12:38:38

Left PGS in 1994 looking for some history for the penistone to sheffield railway, (wortley station mostly) good site keep it up.

Name: ann willacy E-mail: iawillacy@btopenworld.com
City: Bolton Country: UK
Homepage: Date: 10-Feb-2004 17:02:19

what a charming site - I'd love to visit

Name: Ian Butler E-mail: ian.butler@telkomsa.net
City: Pretoria Country: South Africa
Homepage: Date: 02-Feb-2004 19:53:07

Hi Found your page searching for PGS. Thanks for the great photos of the old school - as Carol said, it brings back many memories. Left the UK in 1977 just after finishing A- levels, but PGS will always hold a special place. Ian

Name: EDRIC FOSTER E-mail: fosteredric@aol.com
City: PENISTONE Country:
Homepage: Date: 29-Jan-2004 17:42:47

I WORKED AT THE VINEGAR BREWERY . FROM 1956 TO 1965 LOVE THE SITE GOT IT FROM A FREND THANK GOD

Name: maggie bevis E-mail: maggibevis@aol.com
City: Thurlstone,Sheffield Country:
Homepage: Date: 16-Jan-2004 14:34:44

What a lovely site! Thanks for doing it... About the 'mystery celebrity' at the Christmas Lights switch on- it was Robin Hood..and Friar Tuck and Dame Phillupa Bedpan from Penistone Theatre group who came to switch the lights on, entertain the crowds and get them ready for the star of the show, another great Penistone tradition....Sopwith the Camel! ...oh and I think Santa came too..... I'll put a link from our website to yours. Thanks again ..and don't forget to get your ticket for the best £5's worth of entertainment around..Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood!!!

Name: Carol Howe E-mail: mailbox4carol@yahoo.com
City: Bellingham ma 02019 Country: America
Homepage: Date: 16-Jan-2004 14:26:16

hello everyone... i went to Penistone Grammer School Graduated in 84 moved to America in 95 been here ever since.. If anybody remembers Carol Sanderson please feel free to drop me a line, i have 3 boys, 13yr, 11 yr, and 4 months old great kids all of em... best regards Carol Howe love the site brings back many memories,, reminds me of home..

Name: lorrie king E-mail: shoo0@hotmail.com
City: Penistone Country: uk
Homepage: na Date: 25-Dec-2003 20:26:50

Having moved to Penistone from the USA, pretty town, mostly nice folks. I did however notice an almost addiction to gossip, speculation, and just outright making up what you dont know about people. I have seen similar situations in small towns in the US, but not like I did there. Hopefully it will eventually die down or those that gossip will find something more constructive to do with their time, like visit the local library, wonderful place, great staff expand your mind, not your gossip tales.

Name: Albert Bond E-mail: alndot@redrock.net
City: Mesquite Nevada. Country: U.S.A.
Homepage: none. Date: 11-Dec-2003 13:49:07

Born in Baildon West Riding. Always plesent to see something about YORKSHIRE, no mater what part, it is a very pleaseing site, and well done, Ta very much.

Name: Michael E-mail: mike65@nildram.co.uk
City: Country: England
Homepage: Date: 03-Dec-2003 15:58:40

Has anyone seen the Powergen adverts for the national weather after the 6:30 ITV news? It features comedian Simon Day from the Fast Show and in the background are windmills. They are the windmills in Thurlstone that neighbours Penistone. I watched them filming it, there were 4 huge trucks their, I thought they were making another film their after An Angel for May (very good film). If anyone wants me to email them the adverts then I will be glad to.

Name: Arthur Jenkinson E-mail: artjen@sympatico.ca
City: Ottawa Country: Canada
Homepage: Date: 23-Nov-2003 13:58:49

I was born in Sheffield in 1939 left 1947 and now live in Ottawa Canada. I am trying to find out information about Penistone Camp and particularily whoether any Canadian soldiers were stationed there in 1942-1943, any inf would be appreciated. Ejoyed viewing your site passed through this July on a visit to relatives in Sheffield.
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