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by rainbow
Sat May 02, 2009 12:52 pm
Forum: South Shields General Notice Board
Topic: CHARITY SHOP BARGAINS
Replies: 12
Views: 6670

Re: CHARITY SHOP BARGAINS

If you only paid say a few pounds, then found out it was worth thousands :o ...come on...I for one would make a donation to the charity...and if truth be told..I bet many others would do the same :) cheers Rainbow
by rainbow
Sat May 02, 2009 12:44 pm
Forum: North East Lost Friends & Relatives Board
Topic: Searching for Relatives of Michael (Micky) Riley
Replies: 2
Views: 1268

Re: Searching for Relatives of Michael (Micky) Riley

Jarrow Pete wrote:rainbow, I seem to remember there was some picture or mention of him on Norman Dunns Hebburn site.

:) :) =D> Thanks for posting the info...fingers crossed I will check it out later tonight...ty :) Rainbow
by rainbow
Wed Apr 29, 2009 6:59 pm
Forum: North East Lost Friends & Relatives Board
Topic: Searching for Relatives of Michael (Micky) Riley
Replies: 2
Views: 1268

Searching for Relatives of Michael (Micky) Riley

Searching for any relatives/cousins of Michael Riley, over forty years ago Micky Riley as he was known, lived in Shakespeare Ave Hebburn...and during the War he lived in William Street, behind the old Co-op Building. Micky was a grand character, could tell a good story or two...he used to drink in ...
by rainbow
Fri Apr 24, 2009 5:18 pm
Forum: North East Lost Friends & Relatives Board
Topic: relatives
Replies: 1
Views: 1497

Re: relatives

Any chance you have a photo or two..maybe an old school one..that may help folk to remember your relatives..truly its hard work researching for family members but dont give up...good luck on your search :|
by rainbow
Wed Apr 08, 2009 3:19 pm
Forum: Tyneside History Room
Topic: Tynesiders with Irish Roots
Replies: 17
Views: 3775

Re: Ireland Holidays

Great pics, Sless. Especially the one of the pint of Guinness :D I was never really a Guiness drinker until I went to Dublin with someone who was - and I got hooked! It's all I drink now. Apart from 'working' in Belfast, I've only been to Dublin and am looking at visiting Cork next. I was just read...
by rainbow
Fri Jan 23, 2009 12:45 am
Forum: North East Lost Friends & Relatives Board
Topic: RESEARCH SCANLON FAMILY
Replies: 2
Views: 2066

Re: RESEARCH SCANLON FAMILY

Micky Riley was a good old family friend of the Scanlons, Micky lived for a time in William Street Hebburn, then he moved to Shakespeare Ave Hebburn. I was told a few years after his death (1960s)that he had relations (cousins) living/working in South Tyneside one cousin work in Hebburn Precinct If...
by rainbow
Thu Jan 22, 2009 11:46 pm
Forum: Tyneside History Room
Topic: Shields isn't very 'canny' now...
Replies: 34
Views: 5337

Re: Shields isn't very 'canny' now...

Hi Sanddancers....is it just me or does fish n chips taste better when your down at the coast....lol.....winter, summer, spring...lol...back to winter......a big bag of juicy chips, salt n vinegar.....oohh!! a can of pop, the wind in your face as you walk along to the pier.............mmmm!!magic.....
by rainbow
Thu Jan 22, 2009 11:35 pm
Forum: Tyneside History Room
Topic: If someone gave you a camera and a time machine...
Replies: 19
Views: 2727

Re: If someone gave you a camera and a time machine...

I'd like to go back to the day Muhammed Ali visited Gypsies Green stadium. I was in the ring with him, but have no photo's of that. I've seen the wedding videos and the visit to Tyne Dock YC, but nothing about GG. Hi Barney, just read your post....have you ever thought about posting a letter in the...
by rainbow
Thu Jan 22, 2009 11:08 pm
Forum: South Shields General Notice Board
Topic: Telegraph Pub Jarrow
Replies: 9
Views: 3745

Re: Telegraph Pub Jarrow

Thanks for all your posts, and for mentioning those other sites. I dont have a date other than 1900s or prior. I keep wondering if when I was younger I ever past the place, aaahh!! :) As a teenager I used to take photos of family and friends...wish I had taken some of High Street in Jarrow, I may h...
by rainbow
Thu Jan 15, 2009 7:07 pm
Forum: South Shields General Notice Board
Topic: Telegraph Pub Jarrow
Replies: 9
Views: 3745

Re: Telegraph Pub Jarrow

2009 and still seeking a postcard or photo showing the Telegraph Pub/Hotel that was on High Street in Jarrow. While my family research is going great, I am still seeking that one photo. I keep buying books that show old Tyneside photos, wishing that one day a picture or postcard will turn up......a...
by rainbow
Tue Nov 18, 2008 1:34 am
Forum: Tyneside History Room
Topic: Shields isn't very 'canny' now...
Replies: 34
Views: 5337

Re: Shields isn't very 'canny' now...

:) I love Shields, the shops, market the walk down to the parks or the beach, and my only wish is that folk, would not throw rubbish in streets....How many on site, can like me, remember a time when folk/shop-keepers kept their part of the area clean. Shields with its history, heritage....brilliant ...
by rainbow
Tue Nov 18, 2008 1:19 am
Forum: Tyneside History Room
Topic: If someone gave you a camera and a time machine...
Replies: 19
Views: 2727

Re: If someone gave you a camera and a time machine...

If I had a time machine and camera, oohh!! I would go and take pics of when Ocean Road, and Fowler Street, buildings were going up.....And maybe take a good few photos of the shipyards and other industries in South Shields. :) cheers Rainbow
by rainbow
Tue Nov 18, 2008 1:05 am
Forum: South Shields General Notice Board
Topic: Over 35s should remember these
Replies: 27
Views: 7447

Re: Over 35s should remember these

oooohhh!! I have been reading some old posts..... :oops: its been a good while since I was on site, so off soon to explore the new threads and topics. Each time I come on site, I think of my late Dad, would have loved all this technology....bless him he would read around four or five books a week. ...
by rainbow
Thu Nov 01, 2007 12:14 pm
Forum: South Shields General Notice Board
Topic: Over 35s should remember these
Replies: 27
Views: 7447

Re: Over 35s should remember these

LOL....what a great thread......ahh!! brought back a good few memories......cheers Rainbow =D> :)
by rainbow
Sat Oct 27, 2007 12:22 pm
Forum: South Shields General Notice Board
Topic: Muhammed Ali married at Laygate mosque 1970 - remember??
Replies: 11
Views: 5001

Re: Muhammed Ali married at Laygate mosque 1970 - remember??

Hi Pilot, think you are right with the dates as I took my younger brother and other family members to watch the parade, what a great time....and Muhammed Ali is truly one great guy.....cheers Rainbow :) :)
by rainbow
Sat Oct 27, 2007 11:08 am
Forum: South Shields General Notice Board
Topic: Muhammed Ali married at Laygate mosque 1970 - remember??
Replies: 11
Views: 5001

Re: Muhammed Ali married at Laygate mosque 1970 - remember??

Great memories of the day....lol....no housework to get done this weekend as I search for the photos I took.....brilliant thread......cheers Rainbow :) :)
by rainbow
Fri Oct 26, 2007 11:55 am
Forum: South Shields General Notice Board
Topic: Our Apple Tree Today
Replies: 215
Views: 32695

Re: Our Apple Tree Today

Hi Pilot, how you doing?.....I trust no achy bones this week......ahh!! with my achy knees I blame the damp and cold in the north east. Like you I have apple tree in my garden but for the past few years the crop has been poor.....so the birds get a good feed. Just had a go (first time)....posting s...
by rainbow
Tue Feb 06, 2007 3:35 pm
Forum: South Shields General Notice Board
Topic: Avian Flu (Not so Bootiful now)
Replies: 28
Views: 3179

And another bloomin thing, I've had the sniffles since the news broke. :cry: :wink: Mega hugs Pilot to make you feel better......want to share my hot tea and chocolate biscuits lol...... I think the media always go over the top sometimes when reporting news.....and the so called experts yesterday I...
by rainbow
Fri Nov 03, 2006 10:10 pm
Forum: South Shields General Notice Board
Topic: Telegraph Pub Jarrow
Replies: 9
Views: 3745

Hi everyone....had a thought today that the Telegraph pub may have changed its name over the years....if anyone can help with advice how we can find out more details, please post a reply...cheers Rainbow
by rainbow
Tue Oct 31, 2006 2:12 am
Forum: South Shields General Notice Board
Topic: Telegraph Pub Jarrow
Replies: 9
Views: 3745

Telegraph Pub Jarrow

Hi Everyone....can you point me in the right direction to possibly find an old photo/or postcard of the Telegraph Pub , it was on High Street Jarrow. I have been doing my family tree, and it seems that some of my distant relations worked at the pub. special thank you to all who can help, cheers Rain...