Family History in Leeds

Post by **cnosni** » Mon 14 Apr, 2008 10:23 pm

Yes the current St Peters is built on the site of the medieaval church which was dismantled in 1838.This medieaval church appears,as is tradition,to have been built on an even earlier church,as large stone crosses from the 8th/9th century were found to have been used in the foundations of the medieaval church.The crosses are on display in the church today.As for the Baptisms,marriages and burial services that should have taken place at the Parish church ,these were conducted at St MArys Quarry Hill,until the new Parish Church opened.

Lilysmum · Post by **Lilysmum** » Tue 15 Apr, 2008 11:14 am

cnosni wrote: Yes the current St Peters is built on the site of the medieaval church which was dismantled in 1838.This medieaval church appears,as is tradition,to have been built on an even earlier church,as large stone crosses from the 8th/9th century were found to have been used in the foundations of the medieaval church.The crosses are on display in the church today.As for the Baptisms,marriages and burial services that should have taken place at the Parish church ,these were conducted at St MArys Quarry Hill,until the new Parish Church opened. Is it the big church behind the Town Hall?

Lilysmum · Post by **Lilysmum** » Tue 15 Apr, 2008 12:05 pm

Can anyone tell me anything about the cemetery just of Coal Hill Lane in Farsley.Went there a few weeks ago to look for some graves(doing family history research) and the gate is padlocked with a sign saying private property keep out.Was it connected with a nearby church or chapel or just a burial ground,It's very overgrown so obviously no longer in use.Would be grateful for any info

Post by **cnosni** » Tue 15 Apr, 2008 1:28 pm

Lilysmum wrote: cnosni wrote: Yes the current St Peters is built on the site of the medieaval church which was dismantled in 1838.This medieaval church appears,as is tradition,to have been built on an even earlier church,as large stone crosses from the 8th/9th century were found to have been used in the foundations of the medieaval church.The crosses are on display in the church today.As for the Baptisms,marriages and burial services that should have taken place at the Parish church ,these were conducted at St MArys Quarry Hill,until the new Parish Church opened. Is it the big church behind the Town Hall? No,thats St Georges.Though there is a chapel next to the town hall,Oxford place wesleyan.St Marys was on what is now St Marys Street,Leeds 9,behind both St Patricks church on York Road,and the current Agnes Stewart school.

wiggy · Post by **wiggy** » Wed 16 Apr, 2008 2:04 am

compton wrote: Si wrote: This is one for Cnosni, I think. I have an old army cap badge which I'm told was my great grandfather's from The Great War. His name was William Shires. The badge is of a lion holding a flag, above a crown, above a motto, above the legend "The West Riding." This is the badge of the Duke of Wellington's West Riding Regiment, I believe. How can I find out more information about him? The Census is of little use as I'm told he was an orphan.Thanks in anticipation, Si Si, have you looked at the Duke of Wellingtons Regiment website, it may be of some help, also you should be able to find your g.g.f.s medal card for the Great War, type medal cards into google, hope this helps. Si,you also need to look at the history of the 33rd regiment of foot(all regiments were numbered once)we have a rich history...from the americas through india,the west indies plus waterloo.....be proud of your family heritage,because they wre proud men....HEROES!!!

Si · Post by Si » Wed 16 Apr, 2008 9:19 am

You're right, mate. Thanks for the advice. Did you once say you have a degree in military history? It's one of my interests, mainly because it's fascinating to read about what ordinary people went through in war. How did they do it? My uncle (now deceased) was the sole survivor of HMS Neptune (Med 1941,) and listening to him, he made it sound like it was just a job. I'm sure it wasn't! He was a hero to me.Also, "Digging The Trenches" on Sky last weekend was very interesting.Cheers,Si

Post by **cnosni** » Wed 16 Apr, 2008 2:54 pm

Si wrote: You're right, mate. Thanks for the advice. Did you once say you have a degree in military history? It's one of my interests, mainly because it's fascinating to read about what ordinary people went through in war. How did they do it? My uncle (now deceased) was the sole survivor of HMS Neptune (Med 1941,) and listening to him, he made it sound like it was just a job. I'm sure it wasn't! He was a hero to me.Also, "Digging The Trenches" on Sky last weekend was very interesting.Cheers,Si Yes mate,it sounds like Von Wigglesworth has one,to go along with his many other accolades he accumulated at His Majestys college of Cross Green for young ladies and gentlemen,here are just a few:--Poetry Club Chairman-Lead Oar in the coxless sevens rowing team.-Philanthrapist-Bass Baritone in the Cross Green Young mens Barber Shop Quartet-Secretary to the Cross Green Gilbert and Sullivan society-Fencing champion (Epee) 1980,81,82he even has a duelling scar on his forehead,he claims it was from hitting his head on a pram,but really it was from an International fencing tournament with Mount St Marys and Agnes Stewart.

Si · Post by Si » Wed 16 Apr, 2008 3:10 pm

Blimey! Just missing the keys to the City, then (and perhaps the Pour Le Merite!)

Croggy · Post by **Croggy** » Wed 16 Apr, 2008 3:35 pm

Quote: ...really it was from an International fencing tournament with Mount St Marys and Agnes Stewart. St Mary's used to hold fencing lessons on a Saturday morning in the old gym... Although interested, I never took up this opportunity - didn't like the thought of getting up early to go to school on Saturday ...

Post by **cnosni** » Wed 16 Apr, 2008 3:59 pm

Croggy wrote: Quote: ...really it was from an International fencing tournament with Mount St Marys and Agnes Stewart. St Mary's used to hold fencing lessons on a Saturday morning in the old gym... Although interested, I never took up this opportunity - didn't like the thought of getting up early to go to school on Saturday ... Wiggy fenced with bits of fencing probably