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Just dropped by...... (posted by Oliver Webb, 30 Mar 2010, 22:51)

I call in at Suckley P.O most weeks, and was delighted to bump into Jose Woodyatt this morning. The last time we met was probably during the 1970s! It was fascinating to spend a few minutes reminiscing. All of which got me thinking about Suckley and my childhood spent there, although I've got a copy of the very interesting Aspects of Suckley,.it struck me that someone should write a history of Bruff Engineering (or have they already?) whilst there are still people in the area who have first hand memories of it. It was another "blast from the past" to see Sarah Pinchbeck's message. I remember going to a birthday party at Finchers Farm when she was living there. I also went to school in Mrs Barnett's green Volkswagen with the striped seats and the white handle on the dashboard we used to have to clutch onto in lieu of seatbelts!! Happy memories. Is Mrs Barnett still in the village? She would be very elderly now. Cheers, Oliver.

Thinking of moving to Worcs... (posted by Emily Davis, 22 Mar 2010, 15:37)

Hello all, My family and I are considering a move to Worcs, specifically the Acton Green/Suckley/Bromyard area. I would be really grateful for any information on what it's like in these areas. My husband and I are mid-30's with 2 children aged 4 and 2. We are keen on the outdoors and the environment and are looking for a lively village to be part of. Any comments (good or bad) very gratefully received. Many thanks and kind regards, Emily Davis

I lived on Finchers Farm (posted by Sarah Meunier ( ne Pinchbeck), 8 Mar 2010, 11:37)

I spent the first 7 years of my life in Suckley. My father Deryck Pinchbeck left the RAF in 1958 and bought Finchers Farm. I was born in 1959. He loved to visit the Wobbly Wheel pub and some of his great friends lived nearby. The Bakers and the Ormerods. I was taken to the primary school every morning in a bluey green volksvagen by a lady called Mrs Barnet. We had lots of fruit orhards and some animals. Sadly my father died in a car accident in 1964. We moved to Devon two years later. If anyone remembers the Pinchbeck family. Please feel free to email me. My mother was Margaret and I have two sisters and two brothers. Mum died 10 years ago but the rest of us are alive and kicking. Marylin, Michael, Stephen, myself and Mandy. I also remember Terry and Ann Donovan very well. They bulit their house at the end of our land and I spent many hours ther with them and their nephew Mark!

Greetings and salutations (posted by Kalee Lagomarsino, 22 Aug 2009, 04:49)

Hello, I am from the US, 32 year old mom of 4-I love writing letters the old fashioned way (pen to paper) and am looking for someone in small town england who also enjoys letter writing-a person of any age at all-I used to write my great grandmother regularly before she passed away and miss it! I am hoping y'all have a community bulletin board or something of the sort and can post my request-I'd be ever grateful-my address be: C/O Burns Kalee Lagomarsino, P.O. Box 409, Eagle Pt. Oregon 97524 USA

Message from Ivor Lloyd (posted 9 Jul 2009, 20:26)

Sidney Salter wrote that he lived in Suckley & did any one remember him. Yes, all the Lloyd family remember him when he lived at Grove Hill Lodge. Also his father, who was the chauffeur to the Lechmeres.

Painting Of Suckley Church for Sale (posted by James Hazlewood, 18 May 2009, 17:53)

Hi All, I found your website whilst researching a painting that I have recently purchased. The painting is of Suckley Parish Church, was painted by J R Bryan and dated July 1980. Its a watercolour and is very well painted but I don' have a conection with the church and thought it might be of interest to some members of the Parish. If anyone is interested (if only to have a look at the painting and not to buy) then feel free to email me at samandjames AT dsl dot pipex dot com and I will email photos. Kind Regards James. Great site by the way.

Suckley Church Watercolour

Carol Singing - apologies to Li Bames (posted by Keith, 8 Feb 2009, 10:28)

Big apologies to Li Bames. We were about an hour late reaching Damson Way. We didn't expect anyone to wait out in the cold to hear us, but were hoping people would get in touch beforehand, so that we could sing outside their house. If we come again this Christmas, we'll make a special visit to sing for you and your children! We raised 130 pounds from the carol singing, which hopefully will make a big difference to the children in Tanzania. Many thanks to all the generous people who made donations, and especially to Jim and Michelle at The Cross Keys, and Rod and Belinda at The Nelson for their hospitality.

Maria at Upper House (posted by Richard J. Harward, 19 Jan 2009, 12:40)

Suckley Forum carried 13 pages of older messages 1997 to 2006. One of them was from Maria who says " I was born at Upper House Suckley in 1949" etc. If you are still around, Maria, get in touch and this time your questions will be answered. Richard Harward

Red Castle (posted by Steve Crowther, 7 Jan 2009, 15:56)

I am currently undertaking some research on Suckley parish and was wondering if anyone had any information on the history of Red Castle? There is a building at that location on 2" OS draft surveyors' maps dated to 1812, so the building is obviously of some antiquity. However, there is no mention of it that I have been able to find in publications such as the Victoria County History etc. I would be very grateful for any further info.

Rowley research (posted by Janet Empey, 1 Jan 2009, 01:01)

I am a decendant of William Rowley and Ann Jewell and I am looking for his parents and hers. I would love to here from anyone who might have information to share. Sincerely Janet

Carol Singers (posted by Li Bames, 29 Dec 2008, 20:12)

The poster for the Carol Singers said that they would visit Damson Way between 7.15 and 7.45 pm. My two excited young sons (aged 7 and 3) waited in the cold and dark (having walked up from our nearby road) for over an hour but no-one showed up. They were extremely disappointed as this was to be their first year having the pleasure of carol singers. They didn't know what to expect but they certainly weren't expecting an in depth analysis of the visible constellations that evening and then a cold, sad walk home. It was a real shame for them. What happened to the singers?

SURNAME (posted by KEVIN SUCKLEY, 18 Nov 2008, 22:54)

My name being Kevin Suckley, it seemed very strange visiting Suckley with my young children some years back. I took some photos of the road sign with my children. I would be interested to hear from any other Suckley who has done the same. Kevin Suckley Living in Exeter

Ranford Family fao David Taylor (posted by David Ranford, 3 Nov 2008, 15:14)

There is still one Ranford family living in Suckley. I think I have the largest family tree of UK Ranfords including those who lived in Suckley.

William Rowley (posted by Sasha Nielson, 14 Sep 2008, 02:02)

I am a descendant of William Rowley and Ann Jewell. I have some information on the Rowley line. Would love to swap information with anyone.

Family History (posted by Diane Rowley, 30 Jul 2008, 05:03)

Does anyone know how I can find out the name of the newspaper for Aflick (Alfrick) or Suckley around 1836-1848? I am looking for land auction announcements or any leads to find out where William Rowley & Ann Taylor got some pieces of land they owned (Mars Hill) in Aflick or Suckley. Ann died in 1836 and apparently William and his new wife, Ann Jewell, lost ownership of 4 parcels of land sometime after that. Sincerest thanks for any help someone can give me.

Family Tree.....HOWELLS & KNIGHT (posted by Brian Knight, 27 May 2008, 12:25)

THOMAS HOWELLS married MARY ELIZABETH KNIGHT, no relation to me, on 2nd August 1860, at THE PARISH CHURCH, Suckley. Their Marriage Certificate shows both Fathers as UNKNOWN. We believe, but currently are not certain, that Thomas Howells was brought up, maybe fostered, by ANN & JOHN BOND. We know nothing about MARY ELIZABETH KNIGHT. The Marriage was witnessed by THOMAS WEAVER & HARRIET KNIGHT. One child from this marriage was WILLIAM HOWELLS, my Wife's Grandfather. Fortunately, we have been able to trace the line from this WILLIAM HOWELLS to the present day. Can anyone add anything at all to these details. We would love to know the background to both THOMAS and MARY, and also learn the date of MARY'S death, maybe in Suckley?

Trace John Gittins (posted by Terry D. Haynes, 6 May 2008, 20:48)

John Gittins posted a Forum message on the 18th July 1999 to the effect that his Grandmother, Ellen Haynes was born in Suckley (1879) when her father, John Haynes, was the local police Sergeant. Following genealogy research on my family, I believe Ellen Haynes is a distant relative and John Haynes is my Great Grandfather. Is there anyone who knows or can communicate with John Gittins and give him my e.mail address so he can contact me. e.mail address is terrydhaynes@googlemail.com Many thanks. Terry Haynes.

Lands End To John o'Groats Charity Bike Tour 2008 (posted by Amanda Shinnie, 22 Mar 2008, 15:18)

I wondered if you would be interested in covering a story, to make more people aware of this Charity Bike Ride. Three local boys who have started a gruelling bike ride from Lands End To John O'Groats, they left Lands End Good Friday 21st March and are hoping to reach their destination in 10 days at John o'Groats. They are now into their 2nd day, and are hoping to cover 100 miles per day. Their names are: Julian Burton and Mick Hawthorn from Leigh Sinton and Andy Merrick who is the "Singing Postman" of Suckley. Roger and Barbara from Suckley Post Office, are already doing a wonderful job of covering their progress with pictures and have had approx £2000.00 from their customers! Their website is www.suckleypo.co.uk

Robinson (posted by Judy Polak, 8 Mar 2008, 15:36)

I am trying to trace an Edward Robinson who is my 2/great grandfather. From census return for 1851 we believe that he could have been born in or around Suckley, Alfrick or Leigh area. I have been trying to research this with no success for several years so any help would be most gratefully received.

Rowley history (posted by Kris Jacobs, 7 Mar 2008, 08:03)

Diane: Ralph Nephi Rowley, born April 1, 1824 in Handley(or Handley) North Staffordshire, England may have been related to William Rowley. Ralph Rowley's parents were John Rowley born 1798-1843 in Handley, North Staffordshire, England and Sarah Wright born 1793. John Rowley's parents were Ralph Rowley born 1766 and Amy Lease. Ralph Nephi Rowley (b. 1824) and wife Mary Ann Thompson Rowley (b. 1824) came to America in 1851 arriving in Utah pulling a hand cart (as did Ann Jewell Rowley). Ralph Nephi Rowley also had a brother named James Rowley.

Wickham Rail - Research (posted by Jonathan Flood, 5 Mar 2008, 23:57)

I have been researching the fate of this company for the last two years and wondered whether you might be able to assist me in my research. According to a book about the history of the Company, it was formed in 1886 and became a private limited company in 1912. It started producing railway vehicles from 1922 onwards from its factory at Ware in Hertfordshire. In April 1986 the Company was bought from its major Shareholders by a Management Buyout team. Just over a year later in July 1987 the Management Buyout team sold out to the BM Group plc (previously Braham Millar Group plc, later Brunel Holdings plc and now Guinness Peat Group Plc). Eventually the rail business was purchased by the Bruff Group who merged it with their Bruff Rail Limited in May 1990 to form Wickham Rail Limited (Registered Address - Colmore Gate, 2 Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 2BN). This Company ceased trading at some stage and was finally dissolved in November 1999. The original trading address on 1 May 1990 for Wickham Rail Limited was Wickham Rail, Suckley, County of Hereford & Worcester, UK, WR6 5DS and the last known trading addresses was as follows: Wickham Rail Car Parts & Service Unit 6, Court Farm Industrial Estate Bishops Frome Worcester Worcestershire WR6 5AY The telephone number was: 01885 490344 It appears that the rail business was however sold again in the late 1990s, as a company called Wickham Rail Cars based in Goodyear, Arizona, USA began trading (www.wickhamrailcars.com) at about this time. For some while now I have been researching the fate of this American company as it's website had not been updated since December 2002 and none of the email addresses or other contact details are active (interestingly the European Telephone Number given on the website was +44 1885 490470) . I have now found out that the owner of this American based Company was a gentleman called Michael Kukla but at the moment I am unable to track him down although one of his former employees believes that he is now living in the UK. I would obviously be very interested in contacting Mr Kukla Obviously, I would be very interested to hear from anyone who has any information on the Company during its time in Worcestershire especially any ex-employees of the Company, who might know a little more about the closure and sale of the Company. I would also like to hear from anyone who might know Mr Kukla or know how to contact Mr Kukla, as I believe he may well have a considerable archive of Wickham paperwork perhaps even the D Wickham & Co. Ltd's original Railcar and Trolley Record Books which unfortunately did not get transferred to the museum at Ware which is located close to the old works site. For anyone who is interested I have recently launched a Yahoo! Discussion Group on the web about all things 'Wickham'. The Group is for all Owners and all those interested in all aspects of railway vehicles manufactured by D Wickham & Co. Ltd of Ware (Hertfordshire, UK), Wickham Rail Ltd of Suckley (Worcestershire, UK) and Wickham Rail Cars of Goodyear (Arizona, USA). The Group's aims are as follows: 1) To identify and document all surviving vehicles both in the UK and abroad and championing their continued survival, restoration, maintenance and use. 2) To act as a forum for discussing technical issues associated with restoring and running these vehicles and to co-ordinate requirements for spares, services etc. 3) To arrange with current owners for group visits to view and where possible ride on surviving vehicles. 4) To co-ordinate the search for all the remaining records, drawings and documents associated with the railway vehicles manufactured by the Company in its various guises and hopefully in the future co-ordinating a national archive of such documents. 5) To assist current owners in finding suitable new owners for their vehicles if they are looking to dispose of them. 6) To assist in raising the awareness within the railway preservation world, of the historical importance of these vehicles. The group can be found at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WickhamofWare Any help you are able to provide, such as an article / letter in your next edition or copies of any old articles from your archives, would be very much appreciated.

Football team? (posted by Olie, 25 Feb 2008, 17:49)

Hi, me and a few friends who live locally and reguarly play football want to play for a local team but can't find one so we are wandering what the chances of starting a suckley football team would be, we have all played for teams in the past and are of a reasonable standard, we are all adults and would be commited. we have already spoken to someone about managing the team and they have agreed to. we would be able to help finance it as well for kit, equipment etc... Many thanks, Olie Stratton

Lane Family (posted by Christine Jensen, 21 Feb 2008, 11:21)

I have just come across your website and wondered if the village holds any old records. I have been researching my Lane ancestry for a couple of years now and have been through the Suckley, Alfrick and Lulsey Church records. My gt.gt.grandfather was Baptised, as were his siblings, in Suckley and Alfrick. His father Thomas Lane married Mary Smith of Lulsey on 30.01.1763 at Alfrick. My stumbling block is who were his parents - Were they Richard and Susanna Lane? If so, was Richard Lane the same Richard Lane of Great Malvern who had previously been married to Margaret Finch. There is a gap in the burial records on film so I do not have any evidence of Margaret dying, but this seems feasible. It then means Thomas was a son of the second marriage. I would love to find Thomas's parents if possible and try and work back a little further - Is there any history of people of the village that far back? Thankyou. Chris Jensen, NSW Australia

searching for ancestors (posted by Diane Rowley, 20 Feb 2008, 22:18)

I am looking for any info about: William Rowley Died at Mars Hill, Suckley in Feb. 1848. Married Ann Taylor of Cradley in July 1807. Married Ann Jewell in Aug. 1836 after Ann Taylor's death. I have been looking for years & years for his father & I would so appreciate any help someone could give me regarding this matter. He was married by a vicar named Charles Mound in August of 1836. If anyone has any info about Charles that would possibly give me some leads about William. Sincerest thanks, Diane Rowley

habitations in the area (posted by Heather Canevaro, 4 Feb 2008, 16:20)

Hello, My ancestors the Perkins and Phillips lived and worked in Acton beauchamp, Acton Green, Suckley and Longley Green from the early 1800s to the early 1900s. I was wondering if there might be any local info on Coppice House, Acton Beauchamp or on Bush Bank cottage in Suckley? The Perkins from Acton and the Phillips were from Suckley. If there are any folks in that area with the same surnmaes, please feel free to pass along my email address, if you so choose. Thank you for any help in this matter. I really enjoy checking into this site, it makes me feel just wee bit connected to my past. Heather Canevaro Humboldt SK Canada

Ranford family fao David Taylor (posted by Heather Cameron, 1 Jan 2008, 11:56)

Checking the 1841 census to see if John and Sarah Cameron were still in Suckley (they weren't), I came across the following entries which might be of interest: Samuel Ranford, carpenter at Priory - HO107/1194/9/10 William Ranford, wheelwright at Suckley Green HO107/1194/11/14

Joseph Jones born c.1830 (posted by Rosalind Winfield, 28 Dec 2007, 01:57)

Does anybody have any information about the family of Joseph Jones born c.1930 in Suckley, please? There were a number of Jones families during the 1841 census and I would like to know where Joseph fitted in, if possible. Joseph joined the Royal Artillery, being in barracks at Woolwich in 1851, in the Crimean War, then in the Seventh Brigade of Royal Artillery stationed at St Helens Island opposite Montreal when he married Sophia Compaign on 19 September 1862. He died in Woolwich 10 January 1896. Joseph and Sophia had a number of children Francis, Urgent Eleanor, Amelia Ann, William, Nancy, Mary, Mark and Ernest. Nancy was my grandmother. I visited Suckley in July 2007 and thought it was beautiful. However, all the Jones families seem to have moved. I would love to come back one day but it's not a day trip from Australia. In the meantime, if anyone knows anything about Joseph's family, I would be delighted to receive the information. Thankyou Rosalind Winfield

Ranford Family (posted by David Taylor, 23 Dec 2007, 23:42)

My Gt Gt Grandparents were Edward Cooper (of Suffold and then Kingston upon Thames) and Ann Ranford. Ann was the daughter of Samual and Ann Ranford of Suckley and she was born in about 1832. Are there any Ranfords still living in Suckley?

Bruff Engineering (posted by David Griffiths, 10 Dec 2007, 13:56)

I am writing as Registrar of the Bedford Register & Drivers Club, the worlds largest Bedford vehicle club. Can anyone help with experiences of working for the firm and or photos of the Bruff engineering works and the products made which utilised Bedford vehicle chassis as the basis of the final piece of equipment. All contacts would be much appreciated David Griffiths

Suckley church yard (posted by Heather J Cameron, 7 Nov 2007, 11:05)

Having traced my family tree back to John cameron at Upper Court in Suckley I wondered if there was in existence some record or plan of the burials in the Parish churchyard. At least one Cameron burial is recorded in the Parish records and when I visit Suckley it would help to have some guidance in where to look. Many thanks for any assistance Heather J Cameron

Louisa Merrick (posted by Maureen Iddles, 21 Oct 2007, 11:53)

On a visit this week to Worcester Archives, I noticed a book on Suckley. My Mother-in- Law came from Suckley, Name Louisa Merrick. born 29/7/1893.later Iddles I noticed the School photographs in the book, and wondered if you had names for these pupils and is it possible to have a copy of these photographs please. Maureen Iddles

Floods (posted by Keith, 20 Jul 2007, 19:47)

Bad floods in Suckley today ... :( This photo is of a very swollen Leigh Brook.

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