Things have changed!!

Hi! To David Webb (Norm), great to hear about you. Gosh what a memory of the visit to Geneva it seems light years away. Presently on a contract in Nigeria but normally live in Hillcrest, Durban, South Africa. Sheila is in the UK at the moment. Cheers Dave (Boff)

Just looking at postcards The Union St. one looking Up the Slade shows Mr.Sutton. He was my great grandpa!! married Louisa Hancock on Christmas Day 1903. Great site xx

Hi - My great aunt was baptised in Dursley and born in Nympsfield. I am looking for an Ishmael James who was born in 1887 in the area and baptised at Dursley. He married a Selina in 1891 and my great aunt Fanny James was born in 1901.

Hi Dave, I have told my brother about your entry and he is going to get in touch soon. He is in Nigeria at the moment. I couldn't place you until Dave reminded me we called you 'Norm' and then the penny dropped.

Hi,
Greetings to everyone in Dursley. My great grandmother came from Dursley and was named Harriett Hurcombe, born in about 1839. Her mother was Mary Anne Hurcombe. They lived at 115 Water Street in 1851 From the census. Does anyone know anything about them or their family or the location? I'd be grateful for any information. Neville Powell

Hey, does anyone recall Chris Szcalo from the Grammar School... never heard much but would love to.

Interested in the article re the Dudbridge Donkey. I remember it well, as we used to catch the train at Dudbridge, change at Stonehouse and then catch the train to Weston. The station in those days was always neat and tidy. Dursley memories were always of Ferris', bakers and excellent cakes. My parents had a shop in Stroud,and I used to buy large boxes of cakes from Ferris' for Mum and Dad to sell in the shop.(the doughnuts were incredible!). Moved to Canada in 1974. Good luck on your website.

I last saw Mike Greensill in Geneva in 1969 when he was playing in a band at the tour nightclub. I was with Dave Darby (Boff) and Clive Aldridge (Skipper)

Hello my maiden name was Kathleen stock. I am now 48 years old. I moved to Dursley in 1969 and left in 1974. I attended Nympsfield school and then Rednock. We initially lived at Frederick Thomas Road then Leaside Close. I remember the following people; Benita Mears, Michael Latooshga (sorry about spelling), Nicola Chandler, Darell Wyatt, Simon Smart, Devina Harvey. It's such a long time ago. My sisters were Eileen and Joan - they were younger than me.
We were geordies and have some great memories, would be lovely if someone could remember us.

Hello I lived in Dursley 50+ years. I am now an ex-pat living in Thailand. If you have any news I would love to hear about it.
Thanks
Kevin

Hello!
I'm looking for descendants of Walter French, b circa 1875, Samuel French, b circa 1872, & Fanny French, b circa 1870, all born in Cam, children of William, a coal merchant in Dursley, and Jane, & siblings to my great grandfather, Henry James French. Any info much appreciated.
Thanks, Marye

So sad to see the demolition of my old work place. Wonderful site, brought back lots of memories.

Fell across this site while looking for information about my father's family. Truly a well designed site. Dursley looks like a great place, beautiful countryside. I am sorry to see older buildings torn down but I suppose some of it is necessary.
I would like to know if there is any information about my father's great-grandfather. His name was Nathaniel Wall, b. 1811 in Stroud, m. Sarah Ann Craddock, b. 1812 in Cam. She had a brother Edward who emigrated to Sydney, Australia. Her mother was Mary Ann Spitalny of Dursley. Nathaniel was a weaver and they lived in Dursley. They had a daughter in 1836 and then emigrated to the US in 1837. Any information would be gratefully received.

Does anyone have any info on
Samuel Trotman born 1817 Dursley
Married Maria ?
Children John James Mary Anne Arabella Samuel George and Robert
married Emily Nelmes (nee Trotman)
Annie Harry and Frank Nelmes
Eliza B Trotman

Were Samuel and Emily related???
Any info would be great. Thanks

Shortly moving to Dursley to a house on the old workhouse site - found site of great interest well done.

Hi, Really enjoyed visiting your site and it will not be the last! I was born and bred in Dursley (Kingshill Park)
Emigrated to Cape Town in 1970 and have worked in and around South Africa and neighbouring states ever since. Not visited Dursley since 1999 but hope to travel maybe next year and check out all the changes. My sister Christine Smith keeps me up to date as she lives in Randwick near Stroud.

Nice site. I lived and went to school in Dursley in the 60's. Well remember Mr Gale the headmaster at the primary school and Mr Edwards who was very strict but an excellent teacher.

I also recall Mrs Dallison from the infants school who was lovely.

A great place to be as a child and some nice memories rekindled by your site.

I like this site a lot. What a wonderful job. I am looking for info on Johan Berry 1500 to 1800 in Dursley and Gloucestershire. I have Johan on a tax roll for Queen Mary's war around 1550.
Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Peter Berry

Thank you for providing such an informative and interesting site on Dursley. I am so looking forward to visiting again in March and August 2009.
Kind Regards,

Dianne Brown