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Whitwick publicans

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lainie39

lainie39 Report 3 Jul 2011 10:15

Hi Fairways3

I was told by an archivist at the Leicester archives that the reason Whitwick had so many pubs was because it was full of Irish imigrant workers for the railway. Dont know whether this is true or not. Have a look at the links below.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitwick - I am related to the Beckworth of the mineral water factory

http://www.whitwick.org.uk/opener.php

ps/ No - the flowers are Freesias - one of my favourite flowers - beautiful colour arent they!

Researching:
Areas: Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire and Leicestershire Main names: Wood, Beckworth, Whysall, Hull and Taylor [and many many others when I get diverted!]

Fairways3

Fairways3 Report 2 Jul 2011 10:48

Thanks for that. I have an ancester born Whitwick so will have a look. I haven't managed to find out much about Whitwick so far.
Are those flowers camellias? I used to have a small camellia tree that colour that flowered for months. When we sold our house the next tenant pulled it out.

lainie39

lainie39 Report 29 Jun 2011 18:46

nudge

Researching:
Areas: Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire and Leicestershire Main names: Wood, Beckworth, Whysall, Hull and Taylor [and many many others when I get diverted!]

lainie39

lainie39 Report 17 Jun 2011 19:30

Just wanted to let you all know that Whitwick Historical Group have just published a book called Ale House in Whitwick which contains the history and details of pubs in Whitwick.

I have to admit that I have an added interest in this book - as not only are my ancestors mentioned but I [wait for it] am mentioned in the acknowledgments!!!!

Seriously, the book looks great! [not looked in too much details as it is to be a father's day present for my dad and want to keep it pristine!] so have only had a quick flick through.

If any of you have ancestors who owned/ran a pub in Whitwick - this is well worth a look. I have added a link to the website [below]

http://www.goleicestershire.com/see-and-do/Whitwick-Historical-Group.aspx

Elaine

Researching:
Areas: Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire and Leicestershire Main names: Wood, Beckworth, Whysall, Hull and Taylor [and many many others when I get diverted!]