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Hi RosieG, before the problem with Wigan World last week you posted a comment below the above photo saying that you had relatives in Thirlmere Avenue named Bennett.... was one of them called Cyril and another called Tony,many thanks

Hello Eileen, I remember large foxgloves peeping over the fence, it looked magical even from the other side. I used to have relatives (also named Bennett) from Thirlmere Avenue, and used to go down Factory Fold to get there. It always looked so rural there.

What a beautifull little girl and just look at those curls.

The photo on the right reminds me of those of the Cottingley Fairies, which were taken by two little girls in the 1920sand which were believed for many years to be real.

Thanks Linda! The little girl was me although it was about 66 years ago!! The memory is quite vivid, and very precious

Rosie, I refer to the comment I made previously regarding the Bennett brothers because Cyril married a friend of mine at the time (47 years ago)

Yes Eileen, he did get married in May 1969, I remember because I had to work that morning and missed it. He married Kathy, but I can't remember her last name.

Hi Rosie,
Cyril married Kath Nash, I worked with her for many years,we still exchange Christmas cards but haven't seen her in years, hope they are well

Hello Eileen,
I had forgotten what Kathy's name was before she got married. I trust the family are all ok, we kind of lost touch. Sadly, my Uncle Cyril died Christmas 1971, my Auntie Pat remarried a few years later and moved to Hindley Green. I did go to see her a few years ago with another cousin(also named Cyril.)I used to live on Manchester Road, opposite the Wagon Works.

Hello Rosie,where exactly did you live on Manchester Road,and may I ask how long ago, I'm just wondering if I knew you, I went to Ince Central school, I left in 1956 and went to Hindley and Abram Grammar xx

Hello Eileen, sorry for the delay in replying to you. I have sent my email address to brian@wiganworld.co.uk so that I can exchange comments and messages to you, I hope that is ok.

Of course it's alright Rosie although I'm not really sure how that works,perhaps you can explain it to me, many thanks

Hello Eileen, I have passed my email address onto brian@wiganworld.co.uk and hopefully you will get it from there. I have explained Eileen Thorpe (Radcliffe) would be contacting to get it from him. I hope that's ok.

Hi Rosie, I have emailed Brian re your email address,as soon as I have a reply I'll be in touch, hope that's okay xx

That's fine, Eileen.Looking forward to speaking to you I have just left a message under the photo of your Godparents, do you live in Orrell now?

Hi Rosie,ive had a reply from Brian but he says he can't find your email, maybe you could try again, good luck! Yes I do live in Orrell

Ok Eileen,
I will try to send it again. Bear with !

Hi Rosie, I've now got your email address, I sent you an email yesterday x

Thanks Eileen, have replied this morning.x