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Sunday 13 March 2016

Rev.H E Dowson B.A. Hyde Chapel, Gee Cross, Hyde, England. 1867-1925


Rev.H E Dowson B.A.

A video tribute by
David Barlow

David contacted me a while back with this fine tribute but at that time I was taking a health break from blogging. Thankfully David contacted me yesterday and we had a very enlightening conversation, and it was obvious I was talking to a man who was proud of the area in which he was born, schooled and lived. David has a respect for Hyde and it's history and our forefather that nurtured it's growth and dealt with people that lived, worshiped, worked, and farmed here. It is these far-sighted, good folk that made the town grow from a farming community with a knowledge of hand weaving at home into an industrial town of much respect.        





Henry Enfield Dowson was born in Geldeston, Norfolk, on November 23rd 1837, and on the maternal side desended from the Rev. Dr. Enfield, one of the tutors of the Warrington Acadany, and the author of many works. Part of Mr. Dowson's education was received at London University Collage, and he also attended classes at Heidelberg University. He took his B.A. in the first class with classical honours at University Collage, London in 1860 and then went through a three years' Theological course at Manchester New Collage. In 1863, he was appointed co-pastor at the Church of the Messiah, Birmingham, and there became acquainted with the Rt; Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, who was an active member of the congregation. From Birmingham he came to Hyde.



Mr.Dowson's commanding personality, his strenuous labours in every branch of public life, his wonderful powers oratory, and his kindness and tact, won the respect and honour of all denominations in Hyde. He devoted much time to the cause of education, took an active part in the management of three British Schools in the town as well as in the Gee Cross schools, and when the non denominational schools were taken over by the Town Council, he generously paid off the entire debts over hanging some of these schools. His educational work included many years active membership of the Hyde Public Library committee. For over 40 years he was a leader of the Liberal party, figuring prominently in political battles, and it specks much of his character when it can be said that he never lost the friendship of a single political opponent. Local sport in all its branches found in him a staunch friend and supporter, and in recognition of this, he was asked to preform the ceremony of opening the Public Baths' extension on October 18th, 1913; he also had the honour of opening the Maternity and Child Welfare Centre on May 6th, 1924. His public services were rewarded on May 10th, 1917, when he was presented with the Honorary Freedom of the borough. Mr Dowson had a true helpmate in Mrs. Dowson, and they laboured together in the interests of child life and public health in Hyde. Mrs. Dowson died in 1921, Mr Dowson, passed away on August 20th, 1925, at the age of 87 years, having been pastor at Hyde Chapel over 58 years.

In his ministry at Hyde Chapel Mr. Dowson was assisted from 1872 to 1887 by the Rev. Frederick Ashton, M.A. After voluntary resigning a portion of his salary in order that the financial position of the chapel could be improved, Mr. Dowson, on the appointment of the Rev A. R. Andreae as his co-pastor, persuaded the congregation to allow him to carry on his ministry without any stipend, and for the last 21 years of his life he faithfully discharged the duties of the position on these unusual terms. After Mr. Andreae's departure in 1910, Mr. Dowson had as successive co-pastors the Revs. E.H. Pickering, and F. Heming Vaughan.



My thanks to David for this post and for the great work he is doing. 

Tuesday 8 March 2016

Joseph Adamsons Photographs

Photographs dated from 1948 - 50

 FOR SALE ON EBAY FROM 
Andrew Cox Rare Books 

Whilst
browsing through Ebay I can across a fantastic collection of  97 Original photographs from Joseph Adamson  & Co Ltd, Boiler Makers Hyde.. These are superb, showing the inside of the works, the pictures measure around 8.25 by 6.5 inches, they depict all aspect of the production line, with many of the workers in shot. The company boilers of of all types and shipped worldwide 


At the time these were taken the company was part of the Adamson Alliance group who also owned the Horsehay works in what is now Telford. Some of the photographs are 'caption' of the back, and a number have been mounted on card.



There are advertised as Buy Now price of £245

A Valuable Historical Pictorial record of this lost part of British Industrial Heritage




























PLEASE NOTE, ALL THE ABOVE PHOTOGRAPHS ARE FULLY COPYRIGHTED AND ARE NOT TO BE REPRODUCED UNLESS PERMISSION AS BEEN GRANTED BY THE OWNERS.









Monday 7 March 2016

Pte. John Joseph Hague


 Pte. John Joseph Hague

32 Mottram Road
Gee Cross

I have been contacted by one our our regular contributors 'Eric', who contacted me this week and asked if there was any chance of posting some information on the blog. After reading Eric's message and what it was about I had little choice in the matter. Thanks for the nudge Eric.

Eric has been researching a relation who was killed at Ypres in February 1916. Upon

contacting the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Eric found that his relation is listed on the Menin Gate which his son and himself are visiting very soon.
However the main thing he wanted to see mentioned on the blog, was the name of the chap next to his relation on the Gate, a Pte John Joseph Hague No. 28582 15th Bn Royal Welch Fusiliers, who Died 31st July 1917, age 38.

Husband of Alice Maud Prestwich (formerly Hague) of 32 Mottram Old Road, Gee Cross, Hyde.  Eric was hoping   I wondered if anyone could throw a light on this man's family. 

CHRISTINE COUNCIL & Leigh St School



Christine contacted me by email, She went on to say that her family had lived in Hyde but left for Australia as £10 pommes over 45 years ago.
Christine is wondering if there is any school/class photo's from Leigh Street infants, Juniors, and Senior School, from the years of 1960-67...  maybe you remember Christine and have memories of her or the family.

When I read this I thought there was a good chance to find help on Hyde Community Onward (facebook page) and I'm happy to say there was plenty.



1962

Shirley Hampson,  ????,  Margot Hauton?  Linda Walters, Jennifer Hunt, Christine Rose,  Barbara Pickford,  Katherine Fay,  Jean Calls,  Susan Heathcote,  Hillary Kinder,  Mrs Sloane (teacher) Billy Willocks,  Clive Young,  Shaun Smith  ,????,  John Chadderton,  Micheal  Curumms,  Richard Atkinson,  Michael Tighe,  Julian Howes,  Richard Shepley,  Dexter Stubbs,  ?????   Christine Council,  ?????  Janet Ryan  Susan Hanibal,  ?????  Adele Halliwell,  Nancy Grimshaw,  Jennifer Black,  Eunice Howarth,  Norma Deardon, ????  Les Cropton,  Billy Winston,  Alan Batho,  Derek Dutton,  Rob Hulme, Neil Wrigley,  Steve Daniels,  Martin Cooper,  Nigel Hague,  Gordon Neeson



1963



1964

All 3 of the above pictures sent in by Steve Daniels