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		Comment on South Medomsley Colliery Strike by Martin		</title>
		<link>https://leadgatevillage.com/the-history-of-leadgate-village/south-medomsley-colliery-strike/#comment-3674</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Martin]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2022 14:34:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://leadgatevillage.com/the-history-of-leadgate-village/south-medomsley-colliery-strike/#comment-3642&quot;&gt;Tom Davie&lt;/a&gt;.

Hi, Tom, I&#039;m sorry for the long delay in answering your kind offer of sharing a copy of your undergraduate dissertation on the
Medomsley Colliery Strike of 1885 with us. We are very happy for you to share this and any other memories and photos with us.
If you want to be involved with our &quot;Bill Stockdale Leadgate and District Historial Society&quot;, just drop me an email at martinboyle137@gmail.com.
Let me know where you are living now. You can also give me a bell on 07803048522, whichever you prefer.
Kindest regards,
Martin Boyle.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://leadgatevillage.com/the-history-of-leadgate-village/south-medomsley-colliery-strike/#comment-3642">Tom Davie</a>.</p>
<p>Hi, Tom, I&#8217;m sorry for the long delay in answering your kind offer of sharing a copy of your undergraduate dissertation on the<br />
Medomsley Colliery Strike of 1885 with us. We are very happy for you to share this and any other memories and photos with us.<br />
If you want to be involved with our &#8220;Bill Stockdale Leadgate and District Historial Society&#8221;, just drop me an email at <a href="mailto:martinboyle137@gmail.com">martinboyle137@gmail.com</a>.<br />
Let me know where you are living now. You can also give me a bell on 07803048522, whichever you prefer.<br />
Kindest regards,<br />
Martin Boyle.</p>
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		Comment on Terms and Conditions by Rob Raven		</title>
		<link>https://leadgatevillage.com/privacy-policy-2/#comment-3660</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Raven]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2021 04:06:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I am trying to subscribe from Australia but I am unable to finish payment, nothing comes up to enter payment details, please help.
I would like to start searching as soon as possible
Thanks Rob]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am trying to subscribe from Australia but I am unable to finish payment, nothing comes up to enter payment details, please help.<br />
I would like to start searching as soon as possible<br />
Thanks Rob</p>
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		Comment on South Medomsley Colliery Strike by Tom Davie		</title>
		<link>https://leadgatevillage.com/the-history-of-leadgate-village/south-medomsley-colliery-strike/#comment-3642</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tom Davie]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2021 14:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In 1981 I wrote part of my undergraduate dissertation on the 1885 lockout. I still have a typed copy and I am happy to somehow share this with the group.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In 1981 I wrote part of my undergraduate dissertation on the 1885 lockout. I still have a typed copy and I am happy to somehow share this with the group.</p>
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		Comment on Leadgate and District Historical Society by Dean Harrowell		</title>
		<link>https://leadgatevillage.com/leadgate-and-district-historical-society/#comment-3501</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dean Harrowell]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2020 21:34:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hello

I wonder if you can possibly help me.

A friend of mine has asked for help in trying to solve a &#039;family mystery&#039;, which relates to a one time priest at the Catholic church. She has requested my help as it was something that her grandmother always wanted to find the answer to but, unfortunately, her grandmother passed away at the start of this month.

Her Grandmother&#039;s uncle was Vincent Connell, born on 11 January 1910 in South Shields. She believes that he was ordained as a Catholic priest in 1934 and, in the 1939 Register, he is shown as a Catholic Priest living at The Brooms, Consett.

Following this record, there is nothing that people can find in respect of him. A family story is that he actually joined up for the war effort. Would it be possible for you to let me know when he left his role at this church and, if possible, any information as to why and where he went next.

Any information that you have would be greatly appreciated in progressing this mystery that my friend promised her grandmother that she would try and solve before her death.

Thanks in advance and happy to discuss if that helps

Regards

Dean Harrowell

07397972796]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello</p>
<p>I wonder if you can possibly help me.</p>
<p>A friend of mine has asked for help in trying to solve a &#8216;family mystery&#8217;, which relates to a one time priest at the Catholic church. She has requested my help as it was something that her grandmother always wanted to find the answer to but, unfortunately, her grandmother passed away at the start of this month.</p>
<p>Her Grandmother&#8217;s uncle was Vincent Connell, born on 11 January 1910 in South Shields. She believes that he was ordained as a Catholic priest in 1934 and, in the 1939 Register, he is shown as a Catholic Priest living at The Brooms, Consett.</p>
<p>Following this record, there is nothing that people can find in respect of him. A family story is that he actually joined up for the war effort. Would it be possible for you to let me know when he left his role at this church and, if possible, any information as to why and where he went next.</p>
<p>Any information that you have would be greatly appreciated in progressing this mystery that my friend promised her grandmother that she would try and solve before her death.</p>
<p>Thanks in advance and happy to discuss if that helps</p>
<p>Regards</p>
<p>Dean Harrowell</p>
<p>07397972796</p>
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		Comment on The Derwent Iron Works by David Shields		</title>
		<link>https://leadgatevillage.com/the-derwent-iron-works/#comment-3416</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[David Shields]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2020 16:33:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Of the time and authentic. A good read and looking forward to the following chapters...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Of the time and authentic. A good read and looking forward to the following chapters&#8230;</p>
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		Comment on The Roxy Project by Jean Huntley		</title>
		<link>https://leadgatevillage.com/the-roxy-project/#comment-3411</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jean Huntley]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2020 13:08:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hi Keith In my life time I have not come across a scheme so wide ranging and so innovative  in the field of the arts in this country! I applaud both the concept and execution to date . Funders  should be embracing the project with wide open arms !!  (Seeking sponsorship from a renowned actor  like Alun Armstrong who attended Consett Grammar School may be useful.)
 I have no doubt the project will become a major flag ship and not only country wide . I am overcome that it is in the village where I live . As an artist I embrace your project wholeheartedly and offer my support with any aspect .]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Keith In my life time I have not come across a scheme so wide ranging and so innovative  in the field of the arts in this country! I applaud both the concept and execution to date . Funders  should be embracing the project with wide open arms !!  (Seeking sponsorship from a renowned actor  like Alun Armstrong who attended Consett Grammar School may be useful.)<br />
 I have no doubt the project will become a major flag ship and not only country wide . I am overcome that it is in the village where I live . As an artist I embrace your project wholeheartedly and offer my support with any aspect .</p>
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		Comment on The Derwent Iron Works by -		</title>
		<link>https://leadgatevillage.com/the-derwent-iron-works/#comment-3349</link>

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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2020 05:15:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[[&#8230;] The History Of Iron [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		Comment on Consett Needs, In The Year 1860 To Help It Grow by The Derwent Iron Works -		</title>
		<link>https://leadgatevillage.com/consett-needs-in-the-year-1860-to-help-it-grow/#comment-3346</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Derwent Iron Works -]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2020 17:39:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[[&#8230;] Derwent Iron Works, Consett, in 1860 was the largest in all of England. The Derwent ironworks in leadgate village formed in [&#8230;]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[&#8230;] Derwent Iron Works, Consett, in 1860 was the largest in all of England. The Derwent ironworks in leadgate village formed in [&#8230;]</p>
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		Comment on The History Of Leadgate Village by Ann Robertson (was Forster)		</title>
		<link>https://leadgatevillage.com/the-history-of-leadgate-village/#comment-3003</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ann Robertson (was Forster)]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2019 21:01:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I was at leadgate Methodist church until I moved at age 14 to York. I remember the new building opening. I first heard about Jesus at your church and still continue to serve the Lord now

with best wishes 
Ann]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I was at leadgate Methodist church until I moved at age 14 to York. I remember the new building opening. I first heard about Jesus at your church and still continue to serve the Lord now</p>
<p>with best wishes<br />
Ann</p>
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		Comment on Leadgate Workmen&#8217;s Social Club and Institute LTD. by joe keeler		</title>
		<link>https://leadgatevillage.com/leadgate-workmens-social-club-and-institute-ltd/#comment-2718</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[joe keeler]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2019 13:41:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[on the chairmans position you have missed peter hughes and fred toole out from 2015 to 2018 jen cox has been chair since march 2018, secretary mr tommy morris 2015 to january 2018, then joe keeler from then onwards, also the stewardess is now mrs julie cox from january 2019. k burnham was dismissed for what we will say was unprofesional conduct in august 2018. her daughter shannon resigned the same time. the club has now much improved and is a plesent place to visit once more.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>on the chairmans position you have missed peter hughes and fred toole out from 2015 to 2018 jen cox has been chair since march 2018, secretary mr tommy morris 2015 to january 2018, then joe keeler from then onwards, also the stewardess is now mrs julie cox from january 2019. k burnham was dismissed for what we will say was unprofesional conduct in august 2018. her daughter shannon resigned the same time. the club has now much improved and is a plesent place to visit once more.</p>
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