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This picture was taken at Walney Island in 1929. I used to call it "Uncle Bill' s beachfront property" till my father heard me, then I stopped!
The back row consists of my second cousins.
The middle,from left to right: my Gt Uncle Bill Gasgarth, his wife Annie, my Grandmother Margaret (Gasgarth) Alderson, my Gt Grandmother Margaret Gasgarth & family friend on the front row.
After being in Canada for over 50 years, I am afraid I have lost touch with their descendents so here's hoping.
Thank you.
Terry Alderson - Toronto
05-May-2003

I've had lots of support from people since the interview and congratulations. Raised over £500 for Arthritis Care Barrow Branch. I love the web site and have just seen and heard the interview. Next Challenge the Great North Run 21st September 2003.
Carole Barry
28-April-2003

My Great Grandfather Albert Yarwood was manager of the Walney Saltworks when they began production in 1897, so naturally I have a keen interest in the history of the plant. I've assembled all I know at http://www.btinternet.com/~stephen.yarwood/walney_saltworks.htm, if anybody out there has any additional information or photographs I'd be very grateful.
Stephen Yarwood
25-April-2003
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I lived at North End as a child and remember Mum and I going to town by rowing boat, starting at the bottom of what I believe is now Muncaster Ave. North Scale.
We were rowed by a Mr. Jackson, who to my eyes was a very old man at that time. I may be mistaken, but I think he lived in a wooden hut under the hedge on the beach.
The fare was 1d per adult and 1/2d per child. When the tide was out we walked over the footbridge, and through the tunnel under the slagbank, passing the Old Buildings in Hindpool Rd.
The football ground, and Fire Station into Abbey Rd. Is there anyone else who recall the old chap who rowed his boat so far for so little. Those were the "Good Old Days" !!
'jkerslake'
14-April-2003

born on the island 1928 in french street vickertown. schooled and lived there intil 1944 saw many changes on my last visit. and the island is filling up fast it is a lovely place to visit. my connection lasted until 1999 tho my husband brothers still live in barrow. keep it clean and free for all best wishes to you all.
joyce harrison
10-April-2003

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