This picture brings back many fond memories of my childhood, especially, the days, weeks, months spent in summer playing football on the green with my old , best friend Peter Blackwell, the son of Billy Blackwell the Butcher on Norton Green, famous for his midget pork pies. Mrs. Blackwell used to teach me at St. Josephs Primary, and Judy Blackwell his sister was there too.
I live in Norton Hall, does anybody know were I can get information about the history of the hall, I’ve tried the library but can only find small comments. Any information would be appreciated.
This picture brings to mind when Mr Codlin owned Newstead Farm on Junction Road. My neighbour was Mr John (Jack) Nicholson who owned three horses and two traps and allowed me to take either the pony or the hack out for exercize. One day, Mr Codlin took out the hunter and I rode the pony (Dot). She was a Welsh dapple grey with spirit, when her ears went down she meant business. We set off up Junction Road at a steady trot, round Kiora and back via Ragworth Road. We turned left at the big White House and along the top road of the green. Mr Codlin immediately set off at full gallop and I followed on Dot, she did not mean to be left behind. We raced across the Green at full tilt, there was just one problem that worried me and that was the slope down on the ashphalt road onto the main road up to Junction Road. I thought if she loses her footing here I am in trouble. But no, and we carried on right back to the farm gate. This illustrates how things have changed, this can never happen again due to the Ring Road and heavy traffic. That made the adrenalin flow. I still love Norton, and would like to acknowlege the good work of Mr Robert Harbron and Norton Heritage in keeping a close eye on building developments and major works that alter the true character of the Village. – J.Norman Kidd
This is taken at the corner leading to Ragworth Place. My big play ground as a child. Also look at gas lamp, it does bring back memories. Remember the gas light man Mr Simpson who lived in the corner of the Green, in the small house in the pathway (black path) that leads down to Hillside Road. Seeing him on evenings with his bike and small ladder, either lighting up or doing small maintenance work. I still see his son Lance walking in the Village.
This picture brings back many fond memories of my childhood, especially, the days, weeks, months spent in summer playing football on the green with my old , best friend Peter Blackwell, the son of Billy Blackwell the Butcher on Norton Green, famous for his midget pork pies. Mrs. Blackwell used to teach me at St. Josephs Primary, and Judy Blackwell his sister was there too.
I live in Norton Hall, does anybody know were I can get information about the history of the hall, I’ve tried the library but can only find small comments. Any information would be appreciated.
Barry Luke. I suggest you try Mr Bob Harbron through this site, I am sure Bob will supply all the information you require.
Could you tell me how I can get in touch with him? Thanks
This picture brings to mind when Mr Codlin owned Newstead Farm on Junction Road. My neighbour was Mr John (Jack) Nicholson who owned three horses and two traps and allowed me to take either the pony or the hack out for exercize. One day, Mr Codlin took out the hunter and I rode the pony (Dot). She was a Welsh dapple grey with spirit, when her ears went down she meant business. We set off up Junction Road at a steady trot, round Kiora and back via Ragworth Road. We turned left at the big White House and along the top road of the green. Mr Codlin immediately set off at full gallop and I followed on Dot, she did not mean to be left behind. We raced across the Green at full tilt, there was just one problem that worried me and that was the slope down on the ashphalt road onto the main road up to Junction Road. I thought if she loses her footing here I am in trouble. But no, and we carried on right back to the farm gate. This illustrates how things have changed, this can never happen again due to the Ring Road and heavy traffic. That made the adrenalin flow. I still love Norton, and would like to acknowlege the good work of Mr Robert Harbron and Norton Heritage in keeping a close eye on building developments and major works that alter the true character of the Village. – J.Norman Kidd
This is taken at the corner leading to Ragworth Place. My big play ground as a child. Also look at gas lamp, it does bring back memories. Remember the gas light man Mr Simpson who lived in the corner of the Green, in the small house in the pathway (black path) that leads down to Hillside Road. Seeing him on evenings with his bike and small ladder, either lighting up or doing small maintenance work. I still see his son Lance walking in the Village.