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suzard
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Shanakeil
replied on: 8/18/2005 2:48:00 PM Thanks, Azza-interesting Shanakeil means old wood-as the house had many "old" wood features-pannelling etc -Jacobean style.Perhaps Granddad sung at the Hunt Ball!!!! When did it become Council offices? |
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Azzabuv
This message was updated on 8/18/2005 12:55:48 PM by Azzabuv |
Shanakeil
replied on: 8/18/2005 12:43:35 PM Sue, this is taken from the Society's Newsletter, number 107 and originally contributed by Mr. P. Eggleshaw - May, 1984. "The explanation of the name 'Shanakiel' starts in the early years of the 1890s, when a young Irish Doctor, Ernest Victor Eames, arrived in Heanor to take up a partnership at West Vale House, West Valley. (bottom of Derby Rd;, opposite Mount St; and was also Dr. Donnigan's old house of the 1950s. Azzabuv). A few years afterwards, Dr. Eames had purchased a considerable area of land off Ilkeston Rd;, which has originally been part of the old Heanor Hall Estate. On this, he planned to build a large house, with stables and have room to graze and exercise his horses. The contract to build the house was given to Mr. Durow, of Marlpool. The building was planned for a dual purpose - as a dwelling, but also with a private nursing home on the premises. On completion of the building, the house was named 'Shanakiel', an Irish name. The meaning of the name is not understood, though it could stem from the river Shannon area of Ireland? Being a great horseman, Dr. Eames used to hold a meeting of the hounds at Shanakiel. The Dr.'s children consisted of one son and two daughters, with the youngest, Peggy, still alive and well in Ireland. Part of this information concerning Shanakiel, was given to me, by an old employee of Dr. Eames, Mr. Wright Woodhouse, of Smalley." The Irish name 'Shanakiel', means 'Old Wood'. Azzabuv. |
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suzard
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Shanakeil
replied on: 8/18/2005 11:49:28 AM Does anyone have any history on Shanakiel, Ikkeston Rd? I know for many years it was used by Heanor Council as their main offices. I remember going there in the 1950's to the council rate office being very impressed with the entrance-a large wide hall way, dark wood pannelling, a large old fireplace and the the sweeping staircase. I worked there in the 1960's for a while, and while the entrance hall was the same,there had new extensions added -totally out of keeping with the old building. My Grandfather, as a young man, used to go there to entertain with the choir (probably 1920's -or earlier) he was part of -and he too was impressed by the grandeur of the place-but i don't recall who he used to entertain? Was it ever a family home or was it always a local building? I think a private company now occupy the building. |
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