Wednesday, 12th April, 1978 4 THE TEESDALE MERCURY Don't build Doreen’s turn A WELL OFF FAMILY Barnard Castle Over 60 Club here at had a well attended meeting at which members were entertained WHOSE NAME JUST by Doreen Hill singing well the moment known songs, accompanied by It would not be right to allow Connie Sinclair at the piano. The a house to be built next to the members enjoyed the performance telephone exchange in Cotherstone VANISHED FROM DALE and gave very generous applause at the present time, says the at the close. One name which used it is now. It had been extended a The chairman, Mrs L. Coates, Durham planning officer, Mx Jim few years earlier to take 120 Wilson. to be fairly common in thanked Mrs Hill and Connie for the village of Mickleton, children, and had an average at­ their efforts and hoped to see He is suggesting to county but hasn’t been heard of tendance of 80 on the roll. Mr them again many times. councillors that they turn down an William Hood was the master, for a few hundred years and Miss Elizabeth Adamson the application by the trustees of the is—Mickleton. Middlesbrough diocese. mistress. But he adds that this part of the They were well known land­ One of the busiest places in the A £90 crash village can be considered, along owners for a long time but the village was Mickleton Station, A driver who swung across the with others, in the village plan, head of the family, Christopher which had a sizeable staff to deal centre of the A66 road near Bowes, Mickleton, moved out in 1657 which is now being prepared. Any with passengers, freight and coal. hit a lorry he was overtaking, then building around this spot would when he bought Crook Hall, near Robert Longstaff was station- crashed into a car coming the Durham, and went to live in it. have to be carefully thought about, master. other way, drove on without he says. stopping, Teesdale Court heard A few of his relatives kept the John Raine, landlord of the on Wednesday. He is also against an application surname alive in Mickileton until Rose and Crown, was also a farm­ Ronald Hancock, 55, who was by Mr D. Fenwick to put a resi­ the early 1700s. when they too er. At that time he had no com­ dential caravan at Fhirview Gar­ moved away—and since then, as stopped later by police as he con­ petition, though in earlier days tinued on his way home to Ayr, age, Ovington. He says traffic is far as is known, there has been there had been a second pah. was fined a total of £90 when he light and there is no call for a no family called Mickleton living 24-hour garage service. anywhere in Teesdale. pleaded guilty to driving careless­ Thomas Wearmouth was & ly, failing to report an accident Mr Wilson points out that Mr grocer as well as postmaster. An­ On the other hand, some other ton was described as a cowkeeper. the manor and others from the and failing to stop after an Fenwick lives just two miles from other shop was run by Mrs Jane under their own names, without a Bayle Green, Mrs Margaret Wal­ well known families who owned There was a higher percentage of accident. the garage, and could operate a Raine, who also kept a few cows. description. ton of East Field, William Wal­ Marquis of Northam(pton. land at Mickle'ton at the same them than in any other village. breakdown! service without a cara­ Mrs Hannah Burdess also kept a The only four were: Mrs Jane ton, and Mrs Jane Watson of Those given this title were Wil­ Poor people of the village A motorist who ran into the rear van. And two houses near the time as the Mick let oos—for in­ shop, as did Isaac Lee. And a Crowther, John Pea don, Hannah Coat House. stance the Dents, Raines, Huggin- liam Armstrong, Thomas Bain- Raine and Joseph William Harri­ shared the rents of three houses, of a car which was whiting in garage should act as a deterrent butcher’s business was owned by Main landowners at Mick'leton sons and Long staff9—are still bridge of Brows Cottage, George son, who was the local overseer. bringing in £37 7s. a year, on the Horsemaiket, Barnard Castle, be­ to intruders or vandals, he states. Wittiam Dowson, of Ling Villa. in 1890 were the Earl of Strath­ there or at least in Teesdale. Barker of Westfield, James Beadle, Farmers .. listed were Thomas more, the Rector of Romaldkirk, site of a house and garden left fore turning right was fined £40 He is also opposing plans by B. This point about family names As was usual in most villages Mrs Jane Brown, Jonathan Burney, Atkinson (also a miller) of Low William Dent and the exors of by John Blanton of Middleton- in by Teesdale magistrates on Wed­ and H. Stripmining to start a is made in the 1890 edition of of the time, there were other Mrs Mary Ann Bussey, Jeremiah Miff, John Bainbridge of Kelton, Thomas William Dent, Thomas 1725. They also received a rent nesday for careless driving. He large opencast mine at Salter Bum, Buhner’s History and Directory of businesses, too. Miss Phoebe Barker Crowther, John Crowther, Edward John Bainbridge, Miles Bain-bridge Dent of High Green, the exors of of 6s. a year left by John Dent was John Rodgers, of Gurney Butterknowle, as it would cause a North Yorkshire—and it still was a dressmaker and John Brown Foster of Ashes, George Foster of of Kelton, Mrs Margaret Beadle, George Tarn, Robert Anthony in 1728. Valley, Bishop Auckland. nuisance for a lot of local resi­ holds good today. was a mason and builder. John Bail Hill. • Joseph Brown of Low Side, Joseph Hugginson of Romaldkirk, John dents through dirt and noise. 'Burdess was a joiner, wheelwright John Foster, Robert Foster, William Dent, Thomas Dent of Carter Longstaff of Mickleton, The village is described in the Thomas Foster of West Pasture, High Green, Robert Dowson of Miss Mary Dent of Barnard He feels all the work, and its book as a high moorland town­ and coach buider.. GENERAL NOTICES effects on the village, do not justify Thomas Hornby, John Hunt of West Pasture, Edward Henry Castle, the Rev. John Dent of ship, extending along the south James and Thomas Dent were West Field, William Jackson, Isaac Garre tit (also a schoolmaster) of Hamsteels, Esfa, Robert Raine of giving the go-ahead to get coal in side o f Lunedale to the borders of the national interest. both shoemakers. John Carter Lee of Low Mill, John Lee, East Field. Romaldkiik, John Dent of Thrin- Westmoreland, about 4,800 acres Longstaff was a flag and slate Robert Parkin, Thomas Parkin of Thomas Kipling Harrison of garth and John Longstaff of Lune­ in all. The population at that time merchant. Joseph Lowes and Isaac Bank, Mrs Ann Raine of Acres, Nook, Jonathan Heward of East dale. ROBERT PARKINSON was 667. Parkin were both blacksmiths, Thomas Raine, William Raine of Field, Mrs Martha Horn of Kel­ At the time of the Norman Teesdale Country Fair Shields, William Tarn of Stoop ton, John Parkin of Cross, John Conquest, the manor belonged to Some of them still worked in while John and Joseph Parkin Plumbing Gr Heating Hill,. John Walton and Mrs Ann and Joseph Parkin of Westfield Torfin. When the Domesday sur­ the lead mines, most of them on were monumental masons and M.R.P.A. (City and Guild*) Weaimouth of West Pasture. House, Thomas Parkin of West vey was made it was in the hands Terrier Racing the Durham side of the Tees, builders. Joseph Wakon was a With so many people described Pasture, Parkin Raine of West of Bod in. Later it came into the /o r though there were some lead tailor and draper, and Thomas as cowkeepers, it is hardly sur­ Pasture, Mrs Margaret Shield of possession1 of the Fifzhugihs, and Greyhound, Lurcher and Dog Show to tutt your requirement* workings at the top of Lunedale. Raine of Belsettle was a joiner. ALL TYPES OF HEATING prising ifihat there were few house Kelton, Benjamin Smedley of was granted to Sir William Parr Flycasting Competition INSTALLATIONS In 1890 Mickleton School was Apart from the fanners listed, | owners left, apart from business Howe, the exors of George Tam in the reign of Queen Mary. In in sta lled probably in better condition than just about everyone else in Mickle- people, who were simply listed cf Hayberries, Joseph Walton of 1561, Sir George Bowes bought Gundog Tests OIL, GAS, SOLID FUEL 84 GALGATE BARNARD CASTLE Sunday, 23rd April Phone Barnard Castle 2459 NO TO With firm for 32 years OWNERS ALLOWED TO Mounted Games A THIRD BUILD AND CONVERT Fancy Dress TERRY KELLY Driving Turnouts HOUSE Mrs J. Liddle has been given planning consent to build Painter & Decorator a new kitchen, bedroom and bathroom at 88 Front Street* Formers' Skill Competition Cockfield. 10 WOOD STREET ON FARM Clay Pigeon Shooting Mr M. G. Stevens can convert a for Mr A. Armstrong ait 5 St. Vin­ BARNARD CASTLE A plan by Mr J. W. Bussey to build a bungalow for his son at garage at The Meadows, Pinfold cent Terrace, Cockfield. A front East Field Farm, Mickleton, is Lane, Butterknowle, into a store porch has been approved fox Mr J. Larfington Park, Barnard Castle being opposed by the county and workroom and build a new Harris, at 2 Witt on Why, High garage. planning officer, Mr Jim Wilson. E'therley. Mr E. Bayies has been- given Winter In a report to county council­ Raby and M&rwood Estates Ser­ 44 lors, he says there are already listed building consent to alter and vice Company has been given the improve Bowfield Cottage, Scargill. BARNARD CASTLE MEET Hotspots"1 two houses at the farm—one go-ahead to convert No. 4 cottage Mr D. Linsley can put a private (Organised by R.UjF.C.) occupied by Mr Bussey and and Raby Estates Office, in Office at Tate’s family and the other by his retired garage behind 11 Delaware Avenue; Square, Staindrop, into an im­ Even wood. Buy the new father—and there is no agricult­ proved office. ural need for a third. The Post Office has been given- Carnival Queen Dance BUSH 6340 Mr R. Carter can erect a kitchen consent to extend Cotherstooe tele­ We give you £21-00 Licence The county land agent said if the son needed a house of his own extension with bedroom and bath­ phone exchange. Mr Laurie Raine 1978 plus two year guarantee can put up a cattle yard and a bulk —as he expected to marry before room above at Lindowan, Main to long—the solution was for Mr Street, Hamsterley. Mr D. M. Rob­ feed hopper at Coach and Horses RENT PYE 224 Farm, Bowes. 2000 GT and PARANOID EXPRESS DISCO Only £1-99 per week Bussey senior to move and let him inson can build an extension at 23 have his house. Main Road, Gainford. Mr A. G. Hammond has been FREE TOOLS WITH There was also an objection told he can put a detached bunga­ Friday, 21st April HOOVER JUNIOR VAC from the county engineer, who Mr J. J. West, of Hollin Hill low and garage at Cockfield. Mr Villa, Hamster ley, can put up an and Mrs A. Robinson can extend 8 p.m - r— 12-45 a.m. FREE HEADPHONES said another house would be harm­ When John Marquiss involvement on the social aide. He ful from a road safety point of extension of lounge and kitchen, Armoury Cottage, Butterknowle, to WITH MUSIC CENTRES provide a kitchen and bathroom. THE Y.M.C.A., BIRCH ROAD started work at Glaxo’s had been associated with the sports view. plus a garage. Mr J. F. Wilson- can £40 for any old WASHER Mr Wilson also recommended put a conservatory at Bum House, Mr P. Johnson has been given Judging commences 10 p.m. when you buy Barnard Castle factory in day committtee since 1947 and took 1946 at the end of his de­ part in many musicals and panto­ councillors to refuse planning Gainford, and resite a bay window. consent for a bungalow and garage Admission 6Qp Refreshments TATE’S TWIN TUB consent for a bungalow at Dent Winston Playing Field Committee at Pinfold Lane, Butterknowle, sub­ phis three years guarantee mob leave, it had not mimes staged by the theatre (6 males radius for Carnival Queen Entrants) even begun production. section. Bank, near Middleton. It would has been given consent to change ject to the siting, design, land­ Call and see us Now, after exactly 32 years, he be a new house in countryside, an agricultural field into a play scaping and access being agreed first. Tates Radio Co. Ltd. has retired from his position as He plans to lead a busy retire­ Without any farming justification, field. Mr G. C. Peat can put up a Mr W. Dent, of East Whorley 16 Market Place head of the planning department ment, as in addition to putting his he said. silage damp at Wydiffe Grange Hill Farm, Winston, has been toldi Barnard Castle greenhouse to good use, he is The Northumbrian Water Auth­ Farm, Wycliffe. he can put up a covered cattle yard. THE MAD MADS He recalled that, in the early days, present TeL 3277 because the packing hall had not chairman of Barnard Castle Band ority also stated that any erosion Glaxo have been told they can Mr P. Bailey has been given the come into full operation, some and an active member of Deexbolt of the riverbank at a time of high extend their motor cycle shed at go-ahead fox a bungalow and gar­ AN EVENING’S VIEWING ladies spent the first few months Choir. He was also the factory’s flow cou'ld mean a risk for any •the west end of their Barnard Castle age on Plot 11, Auckland View, GENTIAN knitting. representative on the Chamber of house on the proposed site. factory. High Etherley. starring PARROT and the full supporting cast When he started at the factory, Trade for some years. ‘He also suggested that consent Mr D. Green has been- given Mr E. Redfeam, of 132 Low at PARTY CATERING as a process worker, he and one A large number of his friends should be refused for a bungalow permission for a house at Boldron. Etherley, has been given approval GREEN LANE SCHOOL, BARNARD CASTLE SERVICE other person were responsible for and colleagues gathered to wish next to Loin-ton Hill Plantation, The Trustees of Mortham Estate fox a kitchen and dining room ex­ on him well. In addition to the green­ Woodland. It was wanted so that tension. WHY NOT HAVE YOUR planning. Today, his department can demolish a T-fall area at Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday house he was presented1 with a some land could be used as a RECEPTION AT HOME has a staff of 21. Sunnyside Cottage, Brignall, and rosebowl and a pair of rose vases smallholding, but it could not be 11th—14th April, at 7-30 p.m. OR IN A LOCAL HAUL? Presenting him with a green­ build extra rooms. made by apprentices, and a fram­ justified, he stated Admission 70p, Children and O.AJ*. 40p Choose your date and leave house, Mr John Brennand, factory An extension has been approved ed works order—he is holding it Mr Wilson also opposed a plan Tickets available from: Bob Raine, Middleton; the rest to us. We guarantee manager, said that Mr Marquiss PEOPLE in the picture—charting his pro­ by Mr J. T. Atkins to build two The Bookshop, Market Place, Barnard Castle a high standard would be very much missed at the factory, not only for his wprk as gress to date as a memento of his workshops and a house at Shaw CHINA CUTLERY A GLASS planning manager, but also for his long service. Bank, Barnard Castle But he said WITH PLANS approval might be given later for Over Sixties’ FOR HIRE Teesdale District Council's latest workshops without a house. TH ephoot list of applications for planning TEESDALE M INIBUS FUND But the planner said he could Middleton-in-Teesdale officials permission is: Band, praised the band not only agree to an extension at iMayland GRAND EVENT TO LAUNCH APPEAL 516 o r 553 Mr A. Wheeler. 23 High Riggs, Another for its performance, but also for Cottage Farm, Woodland, for The annual meeting of Middle- Barnard Castle—erection of private the deportment and discipline on Messrs E. and J. Mortimer, if the ton-im-Teesdale Over 60 Club was To be opened by garage; Mr A. Jenkins. 22 High first for stage. The final of this competi­ design was changed and made held in the village hall prior to the BARONESS MASHAM OF ILTON Riggs, Barnard Castle—erection of tion will be held on Sunday, 18th more suitable. regular fortnightly meeting. on June, in Sunderland Empire Theatre, A satisfactory financial statement private garage; Mr A. Stephenson. Storey vision Ltd town band the three finalists being Boldxon was presented by Mr J. Shaw, the 12 Eden Park, Gainford—extension WEDNESDAY, 12th APRIL Colliery, Cowper and Croft-on, and treasurer, and Mrs A. Beadle gave to lounge and kitchen and erection- at 12-15 pan. 31 Market Place After winning the Durham league of car port; Mr G. Carpenter. Fair- Middleton-in-Teesdale Barnard Castle. the sick visitor’s report. GALGATE, BARNARD CASTLE and getting an easy first place last Stoneleigh The following officials were ap­ field House, Evenwood Lane, Even- Tuesday in the Vaux Breweries The band now travel to Middles­ wood Gate—erection of gymnasium to r pointed: President, Mrs Carr; knockout competition at Aycliffe brough Town Hall on Saturday, open night chairman, Mrs Shaw; vice-chair­ and swimming pool enclosure; TELEVISION the Barnard Castle Band have now 15th April, to play in the regional man, Mrs Johnson, secretary, Mrs Mr C. Alderson. Rose Cottage, ★ * MEET TV STARS ★ ★ scored two in a row. This latest final8, full of confidence in gain­ An open night is being held next Dowson; assistant secretary, Mrs Bowes—erection of front porch; Mr RENTALS & SALES win was more outstanding because ing a first or second place to take Monday at Stoneleigh, Barnard Rudd; treasurer, Mr J. Shaw. The J. MdDowall. 29 High Riggs, Bar­ currently appearing in Pygmalion at Dillingham Forum PAUL DANEMAN, Spy Trap with Service the conductor, Mr P. Hartley, has them once again to London in Castle, when there will be an ex­ other committee members were all nard Castle — extension to form recently suffered a back injury, but October for the national finals. hibition of the work carried out by re-elected. dining room and erection of private JENNIFER WILSON, The Brothers RADIOS, BLANKETS * his son-in-law, Robert Childs, On Saturday, 22nd April, the the residents at handicraft classes. Mrs Shaw welcomed Middleton garage; Messrs D. & M. Grey. BILL OWEN, Last of the Summer Wine volunteered to take the band on band are presenting the famous There will also be a display of Women’s Institute concert party, Former Cosy Cinema, 1 Chapel EVELYN LAYE, Celebrated Leading Lady CASSETTE RECORDERS the stand, thus making his debut Grimethoipe Colliery Band on the work done by the Friends of Stone­ who provided a varied programme, Row, Middleton — conversion into as a conductor and a splendid 21st leigh. over the years. A bring and including a selection of songs two flats and demolition of old FOODMIXERS stage of the Beehive Ballroom, birthday present for both himself Darlington, at 7-30 p.m. Anyone buy 'Stall will be another feature. popular during the past 60 years, buildings at rear to form car park­ Enjoy the music and spectacle of ETC. and the whole band. wanting tickets for this concert Admission ‘will be free to the event, a number of two-part songs and a ing space; Mr W. Dent. Field O.S. The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Band 3628, East Whorley Hill Farm, | In his remarks after the contest please contact the band treasurer: which starts at 7 p.m., but coffee short humorous sketch. Mrs J. Help to support the Handicapped 289 the adjudicator, Mr Stan McDon­ Ron Henderson, 83 Mlarwood and biscuits will be available at Gibson was the holder of the Winston—erection of detached bun­ ald, of Northumberland Police Drive, Barnard Castle. 20p. lucky ticket. galow and garage (detailed plans).