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Message: Emoticon Listing HTML Help	[quote]Loomis, looks like we have a hit, thank you so much. As for visiting Derby more often, though I was born in Blackpool and still live here, Derby is where my heart is. Unfortunately, I lost touch with my grandparents when I was about 9 (1962) as my parents had a very acrimonious divorce. I have been trying to find my mother for 20 years without success, but believe she is still in Derby. And, sadly, by the time I found my grandparents who lived in Grammer St, it was too late, they had both died. Shame there wasn't todays technology all those years ago. I found other strong blood roots in Biggin near Hartington only 3 years ago, also my grandparents ancestors in Loscoe/Codnor over the last 3 years. I get to Derby about 4 times a year, and visit Grammer St, Denby/Loscoe/Codnor every time. I so cherish my memories of meeting grandad from the pit, with his helmet with a light on it, black from head to foot with his 'bagging' tin and enamel drink can. Him having a bath in front of the black kitchen range with green fairy soap. I also cherish Derby roots and hope to retire there eventually. Many thanks for your help, you have made it more real to me, Sue[/quote]
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Sue R

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replied on: 11/13/2006 10:04:10 PM

Loomis, looks like we have a hit, thank you so much. As for visiting Derby more often, though I was born in Blackpool and still live here, Derby is where my heart is. Unfortunately, I lost touch with my grandparents when I was about 9 (1962) as my parents had a very acrimonious divorce. I have been trying to find my mother for 20 years without success, but believe she is still in Derby. And, sadly, by the time I found my grandparents who lived in Grammer St, it was too late, they had both died. Shame there wasn't todays technology all those years ago. I found other strong blood roots in Biggin near Hartington only 3 years ago, also my grandparents ancestors in Loscoe/Codnor over the last 3 years. I get to Derby about 4 times a year, and visit Grammer St, Denby/Loscoe/Codnor every time. I so cherish my memories of meeting grandad from the pit, with his helmet with a light on it, black from head to foot with his 'bagging' tin and enamel drink can. Him having a bath in front of the black kitchen range with green fairy soap. I also cherish Derby roots and hope to retire there eventually. Many thanks for your help, you have made it more real to me, Sue

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