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would like to know anything on waller familys,namely a charles waller married to annie, born 1851, died 1916, 11 children amor,percy,nancy,albert,meny i can't remember. told he may have run a pub called foresters on thorpe street. thanks!

ps i always love the village of thorpe hesley allthought i live in lancashire now thorpe hesley will always be a part of my heart and childhood i hope you like my message alex

Just thought I would contact you to let you know about my website, chivalryandwar.co.uk, which has details of a number of books I have written about Thorpe Hesley and Rotherham, and which are available to download, free, on the website

 I love thorpe hesley!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I lived at 31 Thorpe Street from being 3 years old until I was twenty.  Prior to that I lived at 12-14 Thorpe Street, the farm/cottage across the road which belongs to my grandparents Jean and Jack Sylvester.  I have great memories of Thorpe Hesley as a child and growing up there was fabulous, everyone knew each other in the village and you couldn't get away with anything because your parents knew about it before you got home.  Thorpe Hesley will always be a place that is very close to my heart!!!

My grandfather was Tom Steer of Thorpe Street (opposite the Masons Arms).  I well remember the village in the early 1950's;  Stentons farm where I fetched fresh milk and orange juice;  Peats where I bought smarties.  My Aunt,Mary Griffiths. small cottage (now demolished) who lived further down the street where my cousin, who still resides in Thorpe Hesley, kept pigs, geese and turkeys and the pit of Thorpe Hesley where my father was lamproom attendant.  I remember fetching butter from the farm on Barnsley road and the fair which took place in the field at the bottom of my grandfather's back garden.   Thorpe Hesley was a beautiful, social, peaceful village and I spent a very happy childhood there. I have a photo of the lamproom and will gladly send to anyone who is collecting old photos of the area.

we love the village we are farmers

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I knew recently that my grand father lived in Thorpe Hesley. I would like to find any contact with people knowing Edmond and Barbara Pawlak and her daughter Jennifer Pawlak spouse of William Lilly (she his hairdresser, may be living in Sheffield). If you have any contact or information I would appreciated it very much ! Thank you in advance.

Hello, I've been doing research into my family name and have found that my 6x great grandfather Thomas Globe (born 1759) was apprenticed to Richard Norborn a blacksmith from Thorpe Hesley in 1769. Thomas Globe was a foundling probably born near or in London. He was sent to the Ackworth Foundling Hospital in 1768. Thomas married Sarah Sylvester in 1782 in Rotherham since Thorpe Helsey had no parish church until much later. Thomas and Sarah had 10 or 11 children - nine surviving into adulthood. It is from here the Globe name in the UK and North America descends. If there are any descendents from the Sylvester or Norborn family still residing in Thorpe Hesley,and interested in family history, please feel free to contact me.
Richard Globe

I am researching my fathers history and believe he was the choirmaster/music teacher at thorpe hesley school about the 1930s. any information would be welcome.

I lived in Thorpe until 1989. We lived on Hesley Bar. I remember all the neighbours and at one time would have known 90% of everyone in the village of a certain age. Still have fond memories of playing in the park which is now a ruin of its former self. I remember them doing it up the last time and taking out all the fantastic rides that were there. My mum and dad Jean & Reg Edwards are still on the go over in Bramley. I still have great memories from knocking my teeth out falling off a Chopper on Hesley lane to nearly killing myself on my motorbike in a crash at the crossroads, also of great mates that Ive sadly lost touch with....good days, good people.

Hello Karen, ask your Aunty Eileen About the black mohair sweater, she'll know what you mean I'm sure especially if you mention Castleton!! I was Kathleen Harrison in those days, about 45 years ago, she'll also remember Maureen Duffy & Marylin Hodkin!! I knew all Eileen's brothers & sisters. Lorraine was my sister Jean's friend and neighbour on Thorntree Rd, sadly they both died at a young age. I hope you & your family are all ok, best regards, Kath

I used to live in Thorpe Hesley from when I was born (1990) to when I was 8 when my family had to move down to Dorset. I used to live in 77 Wentworth Drive :D I loved it and like to visit when we visit my auntie and cousins, who live in sheffield, and it looks pretty much just as I remembered it :)

I am related to the Hague`s and also Steer family (my maiden name)Steer family came from Wentworth, my grandmother was Beatrice Hague and she married Joseph Henry Steer at the Holy Trinity Church around 1869 and had 9 children the youngest being my father Lawrence Victor. Joseph was killed in a pit disaster in Tinsley March 1917. There is a Hague Lane not sure if this was named after the Hague family? but would love to hear from anyone who thinks they might be related to us.

i am also related to the hagues. i am reading th is today with mother on her 85th birthday. her mother was eliza isabel hague who lived in scholes and moved to london in 1920 ish to take up work as a ladies companion. please contact us to put together some history. we have lots of family details.

I have only just ound the site. My grandfather was Fred GUEST of Barley Hole. The site shows he is married to Mary GUEST and had two sons Friend and OScar, my dad was his youngest son born 21st, November 1903 in Mosborough, Derbyshire. Any further detals would be much appreciated. I have four grandchildren who I would like to give the family history too.

I have ancestors coming from Thorpe Hesley by the names of Hague and Burgan from Scholes. Anyone out there that can help me if possible. Thanks.

My ancesterswere from Thorpe Hesley..... Allott

Was born in Thorpe Hesley, like all my family including my mother and her family (Enid Hallam), went to Thorpe School and still think best place on earth is Thorpe, and best people

Been to Thorpe Hesley several times. Lovely village. Hello to all of the Walker family!

I lived in the village between 1983-1988 and played football for the Red Lion Sunday league side during the same period. The photographs bring back many happy memories and will try and visit again soon. Hello, to anyone who may remember me and my wife Audrey (who served behind the bar in the Red Lion)

I came across this web site by accident and was very pleased , until i went through the pictures and not one mention of London Way or Hesley Bar or one picture , I wonder why?

On a brief visit recently I was delighted to find a grave wcich I am sure is that of my great great grandfather .Many thanks to the vicar for her help and to all the people at the church for making us welcome

hi all my dad is anthony lawrence brookes married to wendy have 4 children christopher dean karen (myself) and lee i would love it if anyone knows any think about my dad and can share a few secrets lol he has 2 brothers richard and eric and 3 sisters eileen rosa and lorraine my nannan was rose and my grandad dick they live on wesley place for yrs get in touch if u know any of my family still loads livin in thorpe

I am trying to do the famile tree for both sides of me family and would appreciate any assistance i can get. Have lived in Thorpe since 1987 and have seen many changes, not always for the best, but still a wonderful place to live.

Lived in Thorpe Hesley from 1957-1981, 22yrs at 114,Brook Hill,not been back to visit since 86, will do one day!The web site has brought back many great memories of growing up there, lots of places dont seem to have changed much.
Hello to anyone who knew me.

What a brilliant web site, I have looked at it with many fond and also sad memories.
I lived in the village from the age of two when my Mum was the local district nurse from 1951 until 1960 when we moved to York.
We lived at 18 brook hill opposite the Horse & Tiger pub in the nurses house provided by the Miners Welfare Fund.

What an amazing website, so interesting and easy to navigate. We Wards are talented. Great stuff

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this is very good carry on the good work