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To all Guestbookers, Thanks for your submisions over the year. We hope you have enjoyed taking part and look forward to hearing from you in 2013. Ed and I wish you all a very Happy and Healthy New Year.
Ed and Sadie
Seaham., - Monday, December 31, 2012 at 07:25:45 (PST)

Hello to Ms Donna Gavin from your Cousin Carol here in the good old U S of A.
Carol Brown
Raymore, - Monday, December 31, 2012 at 07:22:19 (PST)

My family and I are planning to travel overland across Europe, Balkan, Middle East, Central Asia, China till Malaysia. We will start our journey from Seaham.
Jamal Ismail
Seaham, - Monday, December 31, 2012 at 07:21:16 (PST)

Re Maureen Rafferty guestbook 2010 I am your husband franks second cousin his other and my Grandmother Elizabeth Robinson from Murton were sisters. And Jimmy Inions I am your full cousin Anne (White) Scurfield I live in New Zealand
Anne Scurfield (
Upper Hutt, - Monday, December 31, 2012 at 07:19:54 (PST)

Re Maureen Rafferty Hi I am your husband Frankie's second cousin his mother and my grandmother were sisters my mother was a Robinson from Murton
Anne Scurfieldt
Upper Hutt, - Monday, December 31, 2012 at 07:18:37 (PST)

Keith Brennan, are you any relation to Rodney and Sandra Brennan whose father owned a baker's shop in Seaham?
john brennan
hong kong, - Monday, December 31, 2012 at 07:17:22 (PST)

To John Clay. We dont seem to have had any previous entries from you. To all our questbookers we would like to wish you all a very merry and happy christmas. Ed and Sadie.
Ed and Sadie Mason
Seaham, - Monday, December 24, 2012 at 14:34:13 (PST)

Looking for Norman Ward - married to Margaret - Son Graeme and daughter Vicky - I wonder if anyone can help me trace a friend who we met on holiday many years ago in Cyprus. Every year he remembers me and my husband Brian by sending me a christmas card - unfortunatley I have lost his address but would dearly like to get in touch with him Thanks
Eva Pinder
Nelson, - Monday, December 24, 2012 at 14:30:25 (PST)

This is a really good read for me, Must admit that you are one of the best website I ever saw.Thanks for posting this informative.
Alastair Albern
Surrey, - Monday, December 24, 2012 at 14:28:41 (PST)

Best wishes from us both to all of our friends back home....Hope you are getting to the end of your shopping list! Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.
Mike and Carole Harrison
Coquitlam, - Monday, December 24, 2012 at 14:27:24 (PST)

How are the comments decided? I have tried a number of times to no avail Yet I find other people in time & time again Ihave lots of memories of Seaham back to 1930s but they seem to fall on deaf ears!! Ah Well.
John Clay
- Monday, December 24, 2012 at 14:25:56 (PST)

Very sad to hear of the death of Marion Campbell, please pass on my best wishes to Florrie. We lived opposite them in Heathway, we were all brought up together. My maiden name was Maureen Doughty and will always remember the family, Alfie, Florrie and Marion with find memories. RIP. Marion.
Maureen Quinn
Wareham, - Monday, December 24, 2012 at 14:24:20 (PST)

To Tom Moreland have tried to contact the site superviser for your EMAIL adress but have no joy so far if you get in touch with site superviser i have no problem with him giving you my EMAIL adress hope to here from you soon Wally Jay
Wally Jay
Burton-Latimer Nr Kettering, - Monday, December 24, 2012 at 14:14:56 (PST)

Hello Mick Smith,I think we are slightly related through marriage.Leo was married to Iris who was my sister in laws sister.s, he was Carrie Duggan.married to Bill Fletcher ,my Husbands brother.What a small world Dolly Fletcher
Dolly Fletcher
- Wednesday, December 05, 2012 at 13:20:40 (PST)

This is for Andrea Henderson. Mary A Sowerby married Hector McAllister in 1932. William Hector McAllister was born in 1934, died in 1998 in Sunderland District. Your father was born in 1937 as Robert W McAllister and as you already know, his mother Mary A McAllister died in 1937 aged 31 years. From records it looks as though Hector McAllister may have been born on 10th July 1900 and died in 1973 in Sunderland District. It seems possible that Hector never married after the death of Mary
Sylvia Dodds
Seaham, - Wednesday, December 05, 2012 at 13:19:11 (PST)

Paul Wright I have an aunty called Florrie (campbell) and a cousin Marion (who sadly passed in June) who lived at very top of Heathway Parkside are these the same people
michelle whitelock (
Seaham, - Wednesday, December 05, 2012 at 13:17:47 (PST)

.hello to the people off seaham.
kevan newton
salisbury, - Wednesday, December 05, 2012 at 13:15:58 (PST)

my mam was called grace green nee weir did any body no her cheers geordie
george green
peterlee, - Wednesday, December 05, 2012 at 13:14:37 (PST)

I was called Margaret Scollen before I married.
Margaret Parton
Newark, - Wednesday, December 05, 2012 at 13:13:17 (PST)

hii was born in seaham in deneside moved to dawdon do u know me if so get in touch lost touch with friends from school
paul green
stoke, - Monday, November 19, 2012 at 03:44:39 (PST)

.From 1948-1951.Four Seaham schoolboy goalkeepers played for Sunderland Boys.Doughie Weathrall,Frank Reed, myself & Jimmy Dyson.At that time Sunderland was in Co.Durham.the area for selection was Horden to Sunderland,yet only Seaham provided these 'goalies' quite an achievement.
Keith Brennan
Seaham, - Monday, November 19, 2012 at 03:43:07 (PST)

Looking for old friend who moved to Seaham after being in Childrens home east Herrington late sixty's early seventy's Her name is Janet Edwards she attended Silksworth secondary school,
jill collins johnston
sunderland, - Monday, November 19, 2012 at 03:41:43 (PST)

My grandmother Elizabeth Fox who was a widow had a daughter on 24 July 1920, the father was called Angus Watson whos family were totally against them getting married. As far as I know my mother was born or lived in Dawdon and eventually my grandmother married William Johnstone and they ended their days together in Ashington, Northumberland. I am writing this in the hope that someone may know of Angus Watson and could give me any information. It would fill in some missing pieces in my family tree.
Patricia Lafond
Cambridge, - Monday, November 19, 2012 at 03:40:42 (PST)

Hello.Pamela,lovely to hear from you,i sometime hear a bit about you from Louise.We were up there recently we visit her every year Not many of us left now.Maureen lives with me in brentwood.we have lived in the same house for 55 years.i suppose you would hear Eric and Syd died in 93 and 94.i often wonder where Bryan is now.They were happy days in Byron Terrace.i have got four Grandchildren and eight great Grandchildren.We have not been to Seaham for about three years,i hear there are a lot of changes.We used to stay in a B,andB,near Dalton heights.Excuse mistakes i am not a very good typist Love Dolly.Keep in touch
Dolly Flertcher
- Monday, November 19, 2012 at 03:39:29 (PST)

Reply to nicholas garbutt; HI i sailed with joe from seaham on the glen carradale he then moved on to the Girl Jane from seaham, i have pics of joe but he sadly passes a few year ago he wasa top guy ...
Carl allan
seaham, - Monday, November 19, 2012 at 03:37:39 (PST)

It's nice to start a message with 'Hello Dolly'! 1917 is a bit earlier than my time but I had relatives in Seaham then. My great grandmother lived in the 'Irish back street' area between Church street and the railway. A generation later my grandmother lived in Tyne street - almost the same spot. I was born in Tyne St in '56 and I remember our little world was very small. Going around the back to Wear St was an adventure! Pre school every day was spent on the beach.(And it was always sunny...) My grandfather Jocker Smith was a publican, he had The Oddfellows in Church St. My uncle Leo had it after him. My father Gerry then had the Vane Arms for a while. Do you ever get back to Seaham?
Mick smith
France, - Monday, November 19, 2012 at 03:36:39 (PST)

Hi, can anyone remember my grandparents billy and marie heyd Hi, can anyone remember my grandparents billy and marie heydon . They past around 9 year ago but id be really interested in hearing stories! Also my grandad HARRY WHARTON who past over 20 year ago. His wife/my nana Audrey is still with us and healthy today but id love to hear stories . Thanks on . They past around 9 year ago but id be really interested in hearing stories! Also my grandad HARRY WHARTON who past over 20 year ago. His wife/my nana Audrey
sophie wharton
Seaham, - Monday, November 19, 2012 at 03:34:54 (PST)

I was George Green,s apprentece From 1956 until 1961 at Crompton and Harrison
Bryan Roberts (
Witley Godalming, - Monday, November 19, 2012 at 03:33:24 (PST)

Has anyone any images of the new marina? I believe it is now open.
Steve Smith
Paris, - Monday, November 19, 2012 at 03:32:27 (PST)

We are travelling up from Wiltshire for Remberance Sunday to lay a wreath for my uncle, John McGauchie of Bomber Command. Can anyone let me know what services etc there will be in Seaham for this day? Thanks
Andrea Lee
Warminster, - Monday, November 19, 2012 at 03:31:16 (PST)

I am looking for my brother Brian Smith from Stanley street Seaham I would really love to contact him so any news would be welcomed
Lynda Mansell
Gloucester, - Thursday, November 01, 2012 at 14:47:41 (PDT)

To Dolly Fletcher. Hi, So glad to see you are well and communicating via computer! It is Pamela here the old Plumpton shop owners? I know you will remember me. It would be great to hear your news and catch up. I am on my own now and live in Dalton Heights. My daughter lives in Aberdeen . I have a grandson William . A Gem.
Pamela Philip
- Thursday, November 01, 2012 at 14:46:37 (PDT)

hi all been looking for Joseph Newby he was a fisherman in seaham and in his younger days at lowestoft his mother died around 1988 in seaham he had a brother fred who was all so a fisherman in lowestoft who i sailed with but passed away on the underly queen a talisman trawler if you have any info please get in contact.best regards nick
nicholas garbutt
lowestoft, - Thursday, November 01, 2012 at 14:45:07 (PDT)

Hello Mick Smith, I was born in 1917 in a long street of tenement houses. There were three tenants to one house, no kitchen or bathroom, cooking was done on the fire and oven at the side. Friday night was bath night in a tin bath in front of the fire. All of my relatives lived in the same street and people were very friendly in those days. we played out side nearly all the time an sometimes had a skipping rope from one side of the street to the other, everyone joined in. We spent a lot of time on the beach, boys used to collect wood and light a fire to boil winkles in rusty old tins for us to eat, we picked the winkles off the rocks. We picked them out with a pin and ate them (no eco-li ). The highlight of the year was the ‘Seaham Hall’ flower show, the miners took the veg and flowers grown in their allotments. They were judged for the biggest. There was a fair ground and entertainment. The beach was crowded in the summer holidays we were there from morning until night. There were lots more characters in ‘Seaham’ i have a poem about them but it is too long to send on here. What is your connection to ‘Seaham’?
Dolly Fletcher
- Thursday, November 01, 2012 at 14:43:58 (PDT)

Hello Mick Smith,i was born in 1917 in a street of tenement houses in the harbour.there were three tenents to one house.no kitchen or bathroom.cooking was done on the fire,and the oven on the side.Friday night was a tin bath in front of the fire all my relatives lived in the same street .we played out in the street till late in the light of the street lamps we spent a lot of time on the beach.it was crowded in the summer.the highlight of the year was the Seaham Hall flower show .the miners took there veg and flowers to be judged.there was a fairground and entertaintment.i have got a poem about a lot more characters but its too long to put on here what is tour connection to seaham Dolly Fletcher
Dolly Fletcher
- Thursday, November 01, 2012 at 14:42:35 (PDT)

I lived in seaham until 1954.when i moved to brentwood in essex.i remember all about blast marther and loppy dick.they used to go around church street dressed in wrags scrounging for food.they must have got it because they were around quite a long time the children used to run after him shouting loppy dick and he would turn around and chase.themi hope this has satisfied your curiosity dolly fletcher
Dolly Fletcher
- Thursday, November 01, 2012 at 14:41:30 (PDT)

Hi Joyce Jefferies, you are my mam's Diane cousin.I remember your mum Aunty Ada,I also remember Andrew and Robin and I think I met you at a wedding and you kept pinching my hat. My mam lives in Washington and so does my Brother John ( named after grandad Jack ). It would be good to arrange some sort of reunion for the family, I live in colchester now but visit every few months, i hope to here from you soon,
Joanne Marsh
colchester, - Thursday, November 01, 2012 at 14:39:46 (PDT)

I was in the C.L.B. 1946-1952.Along with Capt G.Seth,'Darcy'Turner.N.Henderson,A.Cook,J.Wright,A.Johnson,C.Tulip.B.Bird,I was also in the 'Kilt band' along with 'Spugie'Bird & 'Chuckie'Tulip' as buglers.
Keith (Brennan)
Seaham, - Thursday, November 01, 2012 at 14:37:40 (PDT)

Message to Wally J almost 50 years is a long time. The site superviser has my email address, and has my permission to pass it on to you. Regards Tom
Tom Moreland
Stourport on Severn, - Thursday, November 01, 2012 at 14:35:41 (PDT)

hi marie yes i did go to camden square school sorry i dont reconise the names you mentioned i have some photos of the clb at summer camp if they are of any interest to anyone best wishes alan
alan plummer
margate, - Thursday, November 01, 2012 at 14:34:03 (PDT)

My Great Grandmother was Isabella Mustard born 1854 died kings Lynn Norfolk in 1927. She married in the parish Church in 1873 she married Robert Bradfield Raines.
Anthony Edmund Deaves
Huntingdon, - Thursday, November 01, 2012 at 14:32:06 (PDT)

Regarding the comment about the Church Lads' Brigade, my brother Jack Hall (nickname Grax) was a member, I also remember Alan Middleton. The name Alan Plummer rings a bell iI'm sure you went to Camden Square along with Tom Parker and Bob Fenwick.
Marie Dobson
Seaham, Co. Durham UK - Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 15:46:19 (PDT)

I've just seen the message from my cousin David Owen left on 7th Oct 2010. Better late than never, would love to get in touch again after so many years. My dad Norman Owen, mum Lily
Wendy Owens
Hastings, East Sussex UK - Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 15:44:51 (PDT)

Hello Dolly Fletcher. Enjoyed your Loppy Dick story. Do you have the time to send in any more Seaham tales from your childhood? Would love to hear more about you and your time in Seaham, the way the town was, the people you knew etc. Yrs in hope.
Mick Smith
France - Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 15:42:03 (PDT)

Ann Stavron Forgot to tell you that your dad was in the same class as stewart harry and me good to read that Any more?? john
John Clay
Market Harborough, Leicestershire UK - Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 15:40:44 (PDT)

To Anne Stavrou, I went to Deneside school, and I was also in Mr Braddocks class, in the prefab. The prefabs are no longer there now but the swimming pool is still there, and it is the only school to have a swimming pool, all the other junior schools in Seaham use it for swimming lessons. I live on The Avenue and there is only a fence separating my back garden from the school. I was called Elizabeth Stoker before I was married.
Liz Metcalf
Seaham, Co. Durham UK - Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 15:36:47 (PDT)

my farther was born in seaham harbour in 1922 although i was born in london i wondered if any one from his family were still around my farther was Paul vincent tunstall i believe born in tunstall terrace in 1922
Steven tunstall
London, - Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 14:29:06 (PDT)

my farther was born in seaham harbour in 1922
Steven tunstall
London, - Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 14:28:07 (PDT)

my grandfather was brought up in seaham before moving to sunderland.His father was a seaman who came from Heligoland.Both were called Henry Anderson,as was my father.It would be nice to hear from other descendents.Kim Morris,was Anderson.
kim morris
atherton, - Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 14:27:12 (PDT)

Church Lads Brigade - happy days - I was a recruit in the late 50's early 60's. The only camp I managed to go to was at Filey. It was a grand week away with the open latrines, and only spoilt by ending up in 18 inches of mud after running over the thin layer of golden sand as we ran down to the sea. We were called Dirty Dawdon after coming first in drill presentation but last in uniform turnout. That was all before I discovered the pleasure of alcohol. Regards Tom
Tom Moreland
Stourport on Seven, - Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 14:25:37 (PDT)

JOHN CLAY..HAVE SENT A LONG VERSION OF THE FOLLOWING TO THIS SITE BUT NOTHING EVER GETS THROUGH.... WHAT IS WRONG. I KNEW STEWART HARRIS,DID YOU KNOW DOUGIE ROBINSON, HARRY BRADDOCK OR JOE LAX...... A.S.
anne stavrou
limassol, - Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 14:23:57 (PDT)

Any one no the wherabouts of Marlene Morland or Tom Morland please get in touch with me I would like to have A chat with them
WALLY JAY
BURTON LATIMER, - Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 14:22:46 (PDT)

Cyril Roberts: you posted a query looking for someone you knew about 1930. Was your Mother's name Alice? Was her maiden name Coles? I have a letter from Cyril Roberts ande his Mother dated 8 January 1947 to Tyler, Texas, USA, to my Great Uncle who was a brother to my grandmother, Edith Hewitt Fleming. I look forward to a response and hope I have found the correct Cyril.
Carol Berry Ballard
Houston, - Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 14:21:37 (PDT)

Hy again to you Lorna Stokes, sie haben mir mein frage nicht, antworten or are you not interesieret, ein mal von der great Maratty tribe. Der teich.
bernard golden
- Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 14:20:16 (PDT)

I lived in seaham until 1954 i i now live in brentwood essex.i am 94 years of age ,so remember all about blast marther and loppy dick.they.were dressed in.wrags.and were always around scounging for food.thechildren used to run after him shouting loppy dick and he would turn round and chase them. So yes it was true
dolly fletcher
- Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 14:17:54 (PDT)

Does anyone remember me i left Byron terrace to move to brentwood in essexi 1954.with my family eric Maureen and Dorothy my husband was Sydney,i am still going strong at 94.we lived in the shop
fletcher shop byron terrace
- Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 14:13:43 (PDT)

JOHN CLAY I went to Deneside inf/juniors (loved every moment)....64-70....so did my dad and it must have been about the same time as you. Stuart Harris a wonderful wonderful man was a lifelong friend of my father and affectionately known as Uncle Stuey.Harry Braddock and Jo Lax were also very close friends.Sadley my father passed away in 94 very suddenly, Stewart some time after that and Jo a few years ago.Harry Braddock was my teacher in my last year at Deneside and a credit to his profession.I do not know if he is still with us. However I know there wont be a dry eye in heaven (tears of laugter) from the stories that the 3 Muskateers will be telling.My fathers name is Douglas (Dougie) Robinson...he lived on the Avenue. After Deneside he went to Ryhope Grammer........Annoulla
anne Stavrou
limassol, - Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 14:12:35 (PDT)

Hi,I am replying to a request posted on this site 2008,asking for any reletives of Henry Anderson who came from Heligoland to live in Seaham.Iam also his great grand daughter.Both my father and grandfather were called Henry Anderson and we lived in Sunderland.It would be nice to hear from any other reletives.
kim morris was anderson
atherton, - Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 14:10:54 (PDT)

Am looking for decendents of Henry Anderson who came from Heligoland to Seaham Harbour.
kim morris was anderson (
atherton, - Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 14:09:35 (PDT)

To lorna stokes. sint sie ein. one of the great maratty tribe, if so, does the name jane thursby mean anything to you. Sie muss mir mein english exuse.
No Name
- Sunday, September 23, 2012 at 14:20:53 (PDT)

anyone rember the church lads brigade st hild & helen church dawdon i was a member we used to go to summer camp great days alan
alan plummer
margate, - Sunday, September 23, 2012 at 14:18:36 (PDT)

hi my dad i both worked at crompton and harrison my worked threr when he left school many years ago his name was george green Town: peterlee
george grren
- Sunday, September 23, 2012 at 14:17:07 (PDT)

My heritage began in Seaham Harbour & I am keen to know if my family are remembered at all. My Grand Mother Ethel Richards married Albinus Cook. They had 2 daughters, Elsie & Edna. I have Edna's dictionary. It is stamped with Council Boys' School Seaham Harbour / County Durham Education Committee. My aunt Edna died when she was 16 and I never met her. I want to know who she was. I also have her handmade needle case and am a needlewoman myself. I think I reminded my Grand Mother of her lost daughter - makes me fell special - like she came back in me. My Mother married Joseph Stafford from Consett, Co. Durham.
Maggie Mitchell
Stevenage, - Sunday, September 23, 2012 at 14:16:06 (PDT)

hi Joanne Lily Marrin married my uncle Jackie Reekie and they had two daughters Diane and Denise. Sadly they have both passed on,as has Stan, Kitty's husband. They all used to work together at Snowdens and Bailes bakery for a number of years' If Lilly was your nanna whose daughter are you as we have lost touchwith that side of the famiy over the years. Jackie Reekie was my mams brother her name was Ada Bell.
Joyce Jeffries
Seaham, - Sunday, September 23, 2012 at 14:14:18 (PDT)

hi Peter Green we remember Tommy Heron he lived opposite us in Malvern Cres he was a well known charater around Seaham
Joyce Jeffries
Seaham, - Sunday, September 23, 2012 at 14:12:43 (PDT)

hi keith good to hear from you blackpool eh good old days im still a mag next time your over look me up for a pint
john fletcher
Seaham, - Sunday, September 23, 2012 at 14:11:33 (PDT)

To Joanne Curtis yes I'm from Seaham I have a brother Patrick and a sister Barbarer Alex Duggan
Alex Duggan
Seaham, - Sunday, September 23, 2012 at 14:07:54 (PDT)

My late Father's family were born & bread in Seaham Harbour, Parkside - and I have always refered to Seham as being 'home'. My late Granfather was a miner (Dawdon I recall)and I am proud to be associated as an 'offspring' of Seaham Harbour. We are re-visiting again this September (I try to visit the cemetry at least every 2 years - sometimes yearly)and am looking forward to seeing the areas that I remember as a child and those that have been re-modeled & regenerated and hope that some of the 'olde' feel is still present. Good wishes to all Seaham people. If anyone remembers the 'Wright' family of Parkside (Derwent Close?) Florrie, John, John (Jack), Jimmy,Derek, Edward, Florrie & Marrion I would be pleased to acknowledge any correspondence. Best regards to all Paul.
Paul Wright
Cannock, - Monday, September 03, 2012 at 14:17:02 (PDT)

Hi I will be driving to seaham on 7th Sept staying with my brother in law Bob Storey. My Niece Hilary will be visiting with her children Alexanda and Nicholas.I will also be seeing my friends Doreen and Nick Wales.
Ann Gates (
Farnham, - Monday, September 03, 2012 at 14:14:51 (PDT)

My wife Freda, nee Bell and Neasham would like to know if anyone can remember her Uncle Tommy Heron? He passed away in the 1970s. By the way he was famous for his bike and he had a pet chimpanzee!
Peter Greene
Seaham, - Monday, September 03, 2012 at 14:13:19 (PDT)

WATSON Does anyone remember JACK WATSON he was a snooker player in the North (not professional). He lived in Peterlee also seeking any info relating to NOBLE / DAWSON family from Easington / Trimdon areas
JILL LOVE
BRADFORD, - Monday, September 03, 2012 at 14:11:38 (PDT)

Looking for information when chitty chitty bang bang visited Seaham at a fair somtime between 1968/69/70 interested in any old pictures of the event dates a little vague.
gary kemp
Stockton, - Monday, September 03, 2012 at 14:09:46 (PDT)

To Mary Cook nee Hogg, Hello Mary, yes I also remember you & those mad days at St Johns & the 'Gang'I still keep in touch with many of them, Hope you & the rest are all well!? Bob(Emma)Emmerson Greatham Teesside.
Bob (Robert) Emmerson
Greatham Village, - Monday, September 03, 2012 at 14:07:44 (PDT)

Has anyone got any photos of Seaham Gymnasts from 1980 till 1985.
Amanda Sowerby
Guernsey, - Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 13:06:24 (PDT)

trying to find john brown nickname tadger lived in easington colliery then moved to seaham he was best man at his brother joes wedding 50 yrs ago he is about 72 if anyone can help let me know
john skirving (
easington, - Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 13:04:23 (PDT)

comments: Jupiter. Message for Mary nee Hogg. We were in the sixth form together. Yes, I remember St. John's Youth Club and after-church works along the prom. I had my first cappacino there. We were also founder-members of Seaham Young Conservatives with Alma Lee, Michael Westgarth-Taylor, Anne Gilmore and Eddie Franklin. What days! I'm surprised that we had time for school! Love to hear from you again, Mary. You were a great chum. Avril Lumley Prior
Avril Lumley Prior
Peterborough, - Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 13:02:45 (PDT)

This is a message for Mary Cook,nee Hogg. We were in the upper and Lower Sixth together and helped to found Seaham Young Conservatives with Eddy Franklyn, Michael Westgarth-Taylor, Alma Lee and Ann Gilmore. Also remember St. John's Youth Club and the walks along the prom and my very first taste of capaccino. I'm living in Peterborough now and gave up teaching to write and conduct historical research. I'd love to hear from you again and Joan Cairns, Brenda, Judith and the others in our crowd. Avril Lumley Prior
Avril Lumley Prior
Peterborough, - Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 13:01:26 (PDT)

To Alex Duggan: Great surname - I'm a Duggan too. are you from Seaham?
Joanne Curtis
Seaham, - Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 12:58:59 (PDT)

enjoy reading the posts, try and visit Seaham every year. would be nice to contact old friends, Colin Siggins, Mick Donley, any of the Cam square mob from 1975-76
philip vickers
Birkirkara, - Wednesday, August 01, 2012 at 07:35:02 (PDT)

Dear sir,I was wondering if anyone could possibly help me.I am looking for an old photograph of Camden Sq.sec.mod intermediate football team.Some of the lads in the team were Ray Bradbrook.Eddie Robinson,Jimmy Corkhill,Kevin Alderson,Tommy Cole,Mr.GORDON Brown was the sports teacher.Thank You.Hope someone can help John Banks Monday July 30 2012
john banks
sunderland, - Wednesday, August 01, 2012 at 07:32:44 (PDT)

There must be some truth to the the blast Martha stories my mam also added woodbine Lizzie and clothes prop Annie to the list of characters clothes may have been pronounced (clays). Is there any ex jennings foundry workers circa 1956 / 1965 in the area it would be good to here from you. Imoved to billingham in 1968. Keith Batey
Keith Batey
Billingham, - Wednesday, August 01, 2012 at 07:30:20 (PDT)

To John Fletcher! Hello, John, great to hear from you. Rememeber Blackpool? How are things with you and yours? Are you still a Newcastle United fan? Keith
keith greener
Crook, - Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 13:13:29 (PDT)

Hi I left Seaham in 1962 AFTER WORKING AT cROMPTON & hARRISONS Does anyone remember me I lived in the Avenue My name is Bryan Roberts
Bryan Robert
Witley Godalming, - Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 13:12:09 (PDT)

I am originally from Seaham (parkside)and all of my Mams side of the family are, Reekie,Marren,Atkinson,My Great Aunt Kitty Atkinson and Den Marren still living in Seaham. I remember as a small child my nana (Lilly Reekie) used to tell me ghost stories about the Hall hospital, The Ghost minor whos rides in the back of your car when you go along the cliff road through the tunnel. But the one story that stands out and I cant find any history of this is Blast Marth & Loppy Dick, who apparently lived on the blast in the caves and knocked on locals doors in Seaham asking for food. My Nana said when she was a small girl, parents used to tell naughty children that Blast Martha would take them away, she even recalled a time when she was small and Blast Marth came to her house ( not sure if true). Could anyone shed any light on this grusome twosome or is it just an urban myth. Thanks Jo
Joanne Marsh
colchester, - Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 13:10:58 (PDT)

I was just wondering if anyone can remember me. I was born in Francis st , back to back with Church st. We moved to Malvern, iwent to the Low colliery infants ,then onto the sis.from 1959-1963.
moira burns
frizington, - Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 13:08:27 (PDT)

I just wanted to write that me and my husband are moving to Seaham within the next few weeks ( if all goes well) we are looking forward to getting to know the people of Seaham and living there.
Ruth Cook
Bradford, - Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 13:04:29 (PDT)

Just found this site.Love it. Wonder if anyone knows where Gracie Dillartsone is now. We were friends a long time ago
Lynda Graham nee Purdy
Seaham, - Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 13:03:22 (PDT)

To Jenny Holland, Not sure if my first message was received but I put Jupiter in first - I really hope we can be in touch with each other as we are related. My 2 great grandfather David Bell(1883)was the brother to George Bell 1880. The Bell family came from Seaham and their were great at sports activities. I have lots of photos too, one is of the boxer and the football term that won a game.The Football player and boxer were Mary Ann Bell sons. I have a photo of George's oldest brother Matthew, his wife and a photo of Mary Ann Bell their sister. Would love to be in contact -
Jeannette Price
Feltham,, - Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 13:01:36 (PDT)

I would love to be in contact with a lady called Jenny Holland(nee BELL) Coalville, - Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 14:20:36 We are related my 2nd great grandfather David Bell(1883) was a brother to your George Bell 1880, also there were other brothers and only one sister Mary Ann Bell (1887)- would love to share information and also photos
Jeannette Price
feltham, , - Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 14:00:42 (PDT)

I to remember the three stoogies Larry Moe Curly and Sep Curly had a heart attack in 1946 and died in 1952 sep took his place Moe Curly and Sep were brothers in real life.They were like the three Muskerteers D'tatagnan Aramis Anthos and Porthos there was four of them.
Alex Duggan
- Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 13:59:04 (PDT)

for Ian Patterson, Ian , I left 'Cam' in 1963 having being Head Prefect/Boy for two years - class 5G. The Headmaster was Mr. Harry Clark who is still living in Seaton, Seaham aged 95yrs. The headmaster you mention, Mr. Binding was in fact my old head from Seaham St Johns Church of England Junior School that was at the top of Church Street, Seaham. I believe his name was Charles and/or William.
Richard Thorpe
Seaham, - Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 13:57:46 (PDT)

To Norman Boulton ,yes i am your cousin my brothers name was Alan nickname Che my older sister was Norma i remember your house and my uncle Tommy and aunt Vera i cant remember your sisters name .
John Boulton
Guildford, - Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 13:56:05 (PDT)

.please can you help - I am tryng to trace my biological grandparents. My fathers birth mother was MARY SOWERBY but died whilst giving birth to my father in July 1937 in Seaham. Marys husband was under the surname of McAllister but after Mary died there was no trace of him. Please can anybody provide any links into Mary Sowerby and her husband under the name of McAllister. My Fathers name is Robert Henderson and had a brother called Billy McAllister..they grew up in near Church Street in the centre of Seaham. Thankyou
Andrea Henderson
Preston, - Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 13:53:51 (PDT)

To Les Alexander, thankyou for your post regarding my grandmas mystery father who may have drowned in Seaham Harbour before she was born. It would have happened during WW1 not WW2 as my nana was born in March 1919, so couldn't have been the seaman from your research. Thanks again for taking the time to reply to my message though.
Julie Allen
preston, - Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 13:52:08 (PDT)

Hi, Im desperately trying to make some links into my fathers birth mother and father. My grandads surname was McAllister and my grandmothers name was Mary Sowerby....my dad was born in 1936 but his mother Mary Sowerby died while giving birth to him. My dad also had a brother called Billy McAllister. Can anybody please provide me with any information or links. Thank You
Andrea Henderson
Preston, - Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 13:50:54 (PDT)

TO PATRICK CURTIS (PAT), A REAL NICE BLOKE FROM YOUR OLD PAL BEN.. MUST BE GETTING CLOSE TO RETIRING AT LAST! SADLY LOST TOUCH BUT ANYONE WHO MAY KNOW PAT I WOULD BE SO GRATEFUL FOR ANY HELP IN CONTACTING HIM. THANK YOU.
Ben Garratt
Sunniside, - Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 13:49:38 (PDT)

Could Sarah Johnson, nee Foley, contact me; she was asking for info about my grandmother, Mary Ann Robson of Seaham. I am daughter of Jane Robson who married Sydney Cowper.
Jo Roberts
Beganne 56350, - Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 13:45:21 (PDT)

for john boulton of guildford.I do believe u must be my cousin,I remember I had an uncle John in beech crescent.he had 2 sons,Im sure 1 was John,and the younger was Che,or that was his nicknameMy father was called Thomas(Tommy).We lived top of Fredrick street.Many good memories
norman boulton
nakhon phanom , - Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 14:06:12 (PDT)

hi kieth greener is your favourite song my prayer
john fletcher
seaham, - Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 14:04:45 (PDT)

To Vera Curry. I too was at the 'Cam' and also in Mr. McHugh's class (3G I think). Remember May Dodds, Valerie Bowmaker, Kathleen Summerbell, Brenda Fowler, etc. Good to keep in touch ! Mr Binding was Headmaste, I think.
Ian Patterson
Dunoon, - Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 14:03:42 (PDT)

For Dougy Robson. The only Ian Dieghton I am aware of (60ish)joined the Ambulance Service after leaving the pit. I worked with Ian for a short while before he retired from Tynemouth Station about four years ago. I believe he still lives in the Tynemouth area. If I can I will try to pass-on your comments and deatals. Stewart Marwood
Stewart Marwood
Seaham, - Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 14:02:20 (PDT)

Does anyone remember Deneside Infants / Junior School fom 1935 to 1941 Teachers Misses Watson lewins/Allen Mr allinson Wager Armstrong Pattinson Miss Jopling and Head miss stephenson/ MRcarter Mr Wager had a short stick in his inside pocket His favorite words were You are a nasty little twerp .What are you ? Answer. Im anasty little twerp Sir.When Iwas 7 Iwas admitted to the Fever Hospital with scarlet fever Following me in was Stewart harris who sat behind me in class Once our soreness went we had agreat time getting into mischief He lived in colling avenue and had asister Rita Iwonder if he is still around? It was at the time of the coronation of George V1 We had acoronation mug each with a bar of chocolate We had to leave the mug but got one when we got back to school Visitors were not allowed Not even parents .To find out how you were, they looked up a number at the back of the Sunderland Echo.The Hospital was in Princess Road near the cemetery Ithink it was converted into a FIRE STATION bUT THAT DISAPPEARED Anyway,Iam still here. Any other ex patients???
John Clay
MARKET HARBOROUGH, - Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 14:01:02 (PDT)

I do know Tom,Its 5 years since I was in Seaham,He was living at the Lawns in Deneside then,so I imagine he is still there.Hope this helps
norman boulton
nakhon phanom, - Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 13:58:54 (PDT)

hi iam looking for a tom mather he will be in his 60,s he used to work as a bouncer at the rink in the 70,s but then he moved down south ,and he may be back living in seaham now any info would be much appreciated thanks
diane nordstrom
seaham, - Monday, June 11, 2012 at 14:35:03 (PDT)

Hi everyone I was just having alook at Seaham Habour for nostalgic reasons, as back in the early 60's I was a young engineer on J.R.Rix boats which used to call in to pick up coal. I do remember there was a Vaux Pub near the Dock were I used to go for a bit of social life after being at sea, the people were very welcoming and friendly thats something I remember about Seaham. All the very best to you all and thanks for the memories. Mike Hemmington
Mike Hemmington
Ruawai, Northland - Monday, June 11, 2012 at 14:33:23 (PDT)

I was lucky enough to join Seaham St Cuthberts in 1978 and had the chance to meet and then be coached by the masterful eye of the late Billy Miller. I would be grateful if anyone would like to share their thoughts of the man himself or perhaps of a similar experience big love Jim sinclair
Jim sinclair
Hebburn, - Monday, June 11, 2012 at 14:31:25 (PDT)

Seaham Harbour is my birthplace, (24/08/1938) my father was already in the Army so my mother went to Seaham where her mother now resided with her second husband (Wilson) who I believe worked at Dawdon Colliery. After I was born, my mother returned to our home in Surbiton Surrey. I know that we returned during the war because I remember watching with my Grandfather(Wilson)through field glasses the North sea convoys passing off the coast, no doubt on their way to Russia. I intend to visit later this year to see if I can find any reference to my Grandfather
Victor Hyde
Ellesmere, - Monday, June 11, 2012 at 14:30:12 (PDT)

Does anyone remember the ball alleyup the black road at Seham colliery? does anyone remember Broughs in Church Street.?My uncle Jim Crossman was the manager Staff mames were ttTommy Froud Bella Lamb George Froud to mention a few Iwas born at 4 Caroline ST 1930 Moved to 56 Jasper Avenue 1934/5 Friends were Tom Graham Stanley Watson Billy WARD Played up the Bull Field Now allotments Great plodgin g in the clarts. happy days John Clay ,MARKET harborough
John Clay
MARKET HARBOROUGH, - Monday, June 11, 2012 at 14:28:19 (PDT)

I grew up in Ryhope leaving the childrens home on Seaham Harbour Road in 1975 to join the Roya; Navy. I believe I had a Half Sister brought up by adoptive parents Seaham Harbour, she would be a few years younger than I (Im now 53) her mother was Elizabeth Watson of Newcastle. If you know a woman with this background please speak to her about this or post me a comment as I am in contact with her Half brother (in Hull area) and Half Sister (in Darlington area) and would like to offer her the option to meet my wife and I.
Ashley Watso
Portsmouth, - Monday, June 11, 2012 at 14:25:29 (PDT)

I am an x miner of vane tempest pit my father also worked there Robert Jackson Spence my mothers maiden name was Jean Tempest who's mother was killed during the air raids on the harbour in ww2 any information on the war years of seem would be greatly apreciated
kevin spence
Seaham, - Monday, June 11, 2012 at 14:21:41 (PDT)

Hi to all my friends in Seaham. and to mates i had when i worked as a fitter at Dawdon colliery back in the sixtees and seventees. can anybody tell me were my great friend Ian Deighton from Dawdon is as i would love to get in touch with him .
Dougy Robson (
St Austell, - Monday, June 11, 2012 at 14:20:10 (PDT)

To Laraine Robison, Thanks for your comments. I must point out that this guest book is run on a voluntary basis. Free to all. The technical difficulties were for a time beyond our control. Illness has also been a factor in delays. The guest book has to be closely monitored in order to keep postings correct. If you havent had messages conveyed perhaps they havent been received.
Sadie M.
Seaham, - Sunday, May 27, 2012 at 12:06:41 (PDT)

Hi to Mary Hogg....from Steve Mallam and Yvonne Cooper. Hope you are well and yes from time to time we still walk along the prom. Yvonne has been Mrs Mallam since 1970 ! Scarey how time flies.Best wishes from us both.
Stephen Mallam
Cramlington, - Sunday, May 27, 2012 at 11:56:38 (PDT)

message for Bob and Olive Scoules of West Lea. I don't know wether you believe in renicarnation , but I am on first name terms with a chinese waitress who is the spitting image of Maggie Manning. She works hard is efficient and cracks jokes with me all the time. John Brennan
john brennan
hong kong, - Sunday, May 27, 2012 at 11:55:36 (PDT)

To Julie Allen - In my research for my book on Seaham during WW2 I came across an item which said that in March, 1945, a naval gunner from County Antrim had been on an all day drinking spree with his shipmate in Seaham after being paid. Making their way back to their ship in the evening blackout, the gunner fell into the dock and was drowned. His body was recovered some time later. I would think there will be burial records for March, 1945 in Durham Records at County Hall where the name of this seaman from Antrim might be found. p.s. To Ed Mason; glad to be able to have my weekly Guestbook 'fix' back again.
Les Alexander
Billingham, - Sunday, May 27, 2012 at 11:54:16 (PDT)

To Edith Smithyman, Hello Edith when are we going to see you then. Pauline Peel
Pauline Peel
- Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 01:42:08 (PDT)

We've really had some problems this time - not all our fault. We might even have lost some submissions for which we apologise and hope that you keep on sending your contributions in.
Ed Mason
- Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 01:40:58 (PDT)

Hello Robin Thomas Tasker. To the best of my knowledge your father, Tommy Tasker, died in traffic accident. He was driving a lorry/waggon from or to Hawthorn Quarry near Seaham when it was involved in a collision with a double-decker bus. My friend, who lives in Seaton and served in the army with your dad in Norfolk, gave me the information. This same friend of mine was at your mom and dad's wedding reception in a pub Sherringham. I beleive your mother's maiden name was Maggie West. I also knew your dad and grew up with him in Seaham. Sorry to be the bearer of sad news. If I can be of any further assistance please contact me using the Seaham Harbour Guestbook Ray B.
Ray Briggs
Bridgewater, - Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 01:37:37 (PDT)

I was a cadet nurse at Ryhope Hospital in 1951 i was there on morning of Mine explosion in EASTIGTON does any one have any memories of that day in the Hospital ./Noreen
Noreen Watson was Percy
ilkley leeds, - Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 01:36:27 (PDT)

Hi, I am trying to find out some information about my nanas father - my g-grandfather. My nana was Nancy (Annie) Harvey born in March 1919 at Back South Railway Street in Seaham. Her mother was Elizabeth Harvey (later Lowery) but her father who is a complete mystery supposedly died before she was born. The story my nana was told by her mum is that he was a sailor who fell off the gang plank and drowned going back to his ship one night drunk. I know that pregnancy outside of marriage was a huge taboo back then and as such there is a possibility that this was just a story made up by the family, however if this story rings any bells for anyone I would be extremely grateful to hear from you.
Julie Allen
preston, - Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 01:33:32 (PDT)

My roots to Seaham are on my late mother's side her Grandmother was a Mustard.
Tony Deaves
Huntingdon, - Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 01:32:05 (PDT)

SAW letter from Amy Wagner will pass imformation on to my friend Shirley Neison sure she will be interested . Noreen Watson
Noreen Watson
ILKLEY , - Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 01:31:02 (PDT)

Lived 246 The Avenue Deneside until circa 1959. Was at Deneside scool then Ryhope Grammar before moving to Abersoch
John Phelan
Bolton, - Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 01:29:36 (PDT)

Surely there's more people remember St Mary Mags in 60's doesn't seem to be mentioned much anyone that lived in Garron St Dawdon late 50's 60's trying to trace Florence Reay
Vivienne McCracken(Little)
Durham, - Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 01:28:21 (PDT)

My Great-Great Grandfather, (Robert Murtagh) is believed to have been born in Ireland in 1810. His son (John Murtagh) was born in England on April 4, 1854. He married Julia Linskey at Mary Maedeleno Church on March 2, 1878. They had the first of six children, a son(John R. Murtagh) who was born at 47 Seaham Harbor on Sept. 15, 1979. The first of the the Murtagh (Linskey) family emigrated from Liverpool on the SS Erin and arrived in the United States on May 30, 1981. My mother corresponded with family in Seaham during 1950's and 1960's but our family lost touch after that. We would like to reconnect with the Murtagh family.
john murtagh
Oak Park, Illinois USA - Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 08:54:48 (PDT)

I have tried to leave a message since 1st April without success. Hello Doreen and Nick hope to see you in the summer. Hope you are both well.
ann gates
Farnham, Surrey England - Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 08:52:19 (PDT)

The picture of the Brig.leaving Seaham is called 'Garron Tower' one of the Captains of this vessel was Capt. Horlock.who is my Great grandfather.
Keith Brennan
Seaham, Co. Durham UK - Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 08:48:47 (PDT)

I tried to join, and send a message to the Seaham Harbor Guest Book but got an "error message". Here is what I sent: My great-great grandfather came from Arendahl Norway to Seaham in the early 1900s (1902 or 1903?) and opened a ship's chandlery. His name was Johan Nilsen. His children include sons Nils Albert (my grandfather), and Morgan. I don't know if there were other children. I would like to more information about my grandfather, his family & his father's store. Thank you, Amy Wagner
Amy Wagner
Arvada, Colorado USA - Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 08:45:32 (PDT)

Hi everyone, Apologies for recewnt delays. This has been due to a systems breakdown. We have renewed the system and hopefully things will soon be back to normal.
Sadie and Ed
Seaham, - Sunday, April 01, 2012 at 10:23:06 (PDT)

Hi there my name is Robin Thomas Tasker i was born in Seaham Harbour 5th April 1956 in no. 13 Neptune Street i am wondering if anyone knows the whereabouts of my Father Tom Tasker who used to work in the undersea mine there and the last thing i heard that he was the president of the "Buffs Club" any help would be good.
Robin Tasker
Norwich, - Sunday, April 01, 2012 at 10:15:44 (PDT)

just been reading all the comments from seaham and Ryhope brings back a lot of memories, happy days in seaham, with my Aunt Ivy Pealand her family who i hope i will be seeing soon my father was born in seaham Samual Wright he had and brother and family in seaham , would love to here from anyone who new them.
edith lily smithyman
Rotherham, - Sunday, April 01, 2012 at 10:14:01 (PDT)

Seaham looks like a growing town, lots of improvements done. We are opening a new store in the town. 4 Church Street is to become video Games shop. Watch out for us opening in April 2012.
Bryan Grieve
Seaham, - Sunday, April 01, 2012 at 10:09:10 (PDT)

Good to get your message Pat Murphy . Would love to e mail but computer skills are not as good as memory and I will have to wait for grandson to interpret what details Guest Book requires to be able to pass on e mail message/address but will contact soon.
John Cox
Moulton, - Sunday, April 01, 2012 at 09:53:25 (PDT)

Reply to Dorothy Foster (Baker). Alma Doughty was my mum. Her husband was Fred ( they lived at Parkside) and he had a brother called Maurice. Their parents were Fred and Sarah Doughty and they lived in The Lawns at Deneside in the latter years. I have a sister called Maureen. We believe that we are related to your family but not sure how.Maybe you could shed more light on this? Unfortunately all my close relatives are dead now so I have nobody to ask. Please let me know if you have any more information. Kind regards, Linda
Linda Brignall
Tetbury, - Monday, February 27, 2012 at 12:30:02 (PST)

Alison Hayes, On occasions the beaches at Seaham have lots of beach glass, usually around high water mark, Beach glass can be found as far South as Horden and Blackhall, the best place is the Seaham north beach
Frank Burnett
Seaham, - Monday, February 27, 2012 at 12:28:36 (PST)

Pat Eastbourne in regards your comments regarding Mr. Routledge. My grandfather Lawrence Routledge played the organ and lived in Longnewton Street. Ian Routledge
Ian Routledge
Marysville, - Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 14:53:17 (PST)

re:linda brignall.I was brought up in seaham my dad was leslie baker but his mam was ethel doughty, iseem to remember an alma doughty when i was little, wondering if any relation.
dorothy foster(baker) (
peterlee, - Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 14:51:21 (PST)

My Father was born in Seaham Harbour and I feel I have some relatives there. He was the eldest of 13 children and was sent inland to Sherburn during the First World War. I don't know much about my family in Seaham Harbour and world love to make some connections.
Alison Hayes (Maitland)
Sherburn Hill, - Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 14:50:13 (PST)

I am considering a few days in Seaham this Spring and read online that there is sea glass in the area. Is this correct? Is there a certain area where people go to find sea glass?
Hannah Rogers
- Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 14:46:36 (PST)

For Pauline Meade. Might have a little information for you, not sure if it's the Meade you are looking but with family history, leave no stone unturned.
Anna Chilvers
Kings Lynn, - Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 14:45:33 (PST)

Greetings John Cox, boy is your memory good, my ar*e is still sore, John please email me let's catch up on the many years gone by, I do hope you and your family are well, I shall await your email, even I forgot the Mop bit!!
Pat Murphy
Vereeniging, - Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 14:44:21 (PST)

Hi Vera Curry (nee Shenton?)it's Brenda Leighton (now Towers)responding to your message - how nice it was to see it. Happy New Year to you & yours and all on the website particularly the organisers! I now live down South. How are you and have you heard from any of the others?
Brenda Towers
Eastleigh, - Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 14:41:58 (PST)

We are having to do some maintanence work and will be closing the Guest book for a while. Please keep submitting your entries and we will post them as soon as work is completed. Thanks
Ed and Sadie
Seaham, - Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 14:18:51 (PST)

Hi, I just came upon your sight and wondered if you could help me. I am doing family research on the name of MEADE. I am trying to obtain information on a relative who was a captain of a ship. It was either wrecked or missing at sea. The Captains last name was Meade, I believe he had is son with him and he also drowned. I believe this was sometime after the second world war, so I know it is some time ago. I was told that the local newspaper at the time helped to obtain quite a bit of money for the widow and children. Captain Meade and his family lived in Seaham. His first name may have been John, I really do not know for sure. I am just assuming this as his father?s name was John. Would you have any idea at all what newspaper would have been in print at that time? I completely understand if this is not something you can help me with. I live in Palm Springs California so I cannot do these things in person. Thank you for any assistance.
pauline meade
- Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 14:12:53 (PST)

Happy new year to all my friends in Seaham. and to mates i had when i worked as a fitter at Dawdon colliery back in the sixtees and seventees. can anybody tell me were my great friend Ian Deighton from Dawdon is as i would love to get in touch with him .
Dougy Robson
St Austell, - Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 14:11:05 (PST)

Re. message in Nov.from Pat Murphy( Spud) (Mop). I was in same class at St.Cuthbert's and then St.Joseph's schools. Remember well when you brought your Dad's medals in to school Pat (boy were you/we in trouble). Last time I heard JP Swann was in Wolverhampton and Jimmy Swann who had played football for Sunderland Catholic Boys was still in Seaham.
John Cox
Moulton, - Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 14:09:58 (PST)

To Brian Greenfingers, Thanks for the card and the good wishes. It's nice to know you are ok I was concerned when we hadn't heard from you. All the best.
Sadie M
Seaham, - Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 16:02:13 (PST)

for Jane Charleton. Not too many pictures of the harbour around but there are photographs in the book 'Changing Face of Seaham 1928 - 1992', but they are all black and white. This used to be on sale in the library. I have a copy and could scan a few pages for you. Alternatively why don't you try taking a copy image of the coloured photo at the top of this guestbook. Just do a right hand click on your mouse and select 'save image as', you will then be able to save the photo to your pc and print the image at your leisure. Richard Thorpe
Richard Thorpe
- Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 15:59:08 (PST)

left seaham just over 35 years ago ivited myself at very short notice to my old mate GRIFFS who i hadnt seen in 30 years thanks to you and Tish for yoyr hospitality hope to repay it soon. had a guided tour down memory lane so many things have changed or gone but gladly memories never will thanks again to Griff Tish and family would love to hear from anyone who remembers me best wishes for christmas and new year steff watson
steff watson
doncaster, - Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 15:58:14 (PST)

Does anyone remember the Atkinson family that lived on The Avenue in the early 50's? I think he was a bookie. My family raced greyhounds at Easington dog track.
Janet Naylor
Victoria, - Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 15:55:38 (PST)

Message for Joan Ashcroft The Shakespeare Lodge on the reverse of the death certificate relates to The Royal Antidiluvian order of Buffaloes or RAOB the number iff he was initiated in Seaham should be 87 my Dad Jack Spencer was also a member of that lodge, as i am also a member of the order but in the Tamar lodge in Portsmouth
John Alfred Spencer
Portsmouth, - Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 15:54:31 (PST)

I would like to get in touch with some of my old classmates from Camden Square 1965-66. If Kathleen Summerbell,Brenda Fowler,Valerie Bowmaker,May Dodds,Margaret Bell,Brenda Leighton,Carol Whitehead should read this please don't be shy love to catch up with you all.
Vera Curry
Ryhope, - Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 15:51:41 (PST)

Looking for information on Richard Atkinson born in Seaham Harbour 1927 his family lived at The Avenue in 1952. Thank You
Janet Baggott
Victoria, - Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 15:49:27 (PST)

Interested in REED family of Dalton le Dale/Seaham. Living in S. Railway Tce.,/ Church St., Cornelia Tce., 1830 onwards.
Derek Lambert
Southmoor, - Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 15:48:08 (PST)

just found the site and wonder if any of the gang that used to meet at St John's Youth club and also walked along the prom on Sundays after church still remember me.
Mary Cook nee Hogg
Gainsborough, - Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 15:46:31 (PST)

I was born in Seaham in 1954 and my maiden name is Doughty - daughter of Alma and Fred, now sadly no longer with us.I married my husband Steve in 1978 and moved to Gloucestershire. What I would love to know is what happened to the red mine collection box that used to be on the sea front? I'm hoping that someone will know. We often visit Seaham to see my Father in Law and I have often wondered what happened to it. I would also like to say hello to anyone who remembers me.
Linda Brignall
Tetbury, - Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 15:44:44 (PST)

Hi to Elizabeth Jasprissa it was wonderful to hear from you of course I remember you it would be great to be in contact and swop news with you lots of things have happened in my life as Im sure they have in yours since we were last in touch
Margaret Denning nee Humes
Bishop Auckland, - Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 15:42:59 (PST)

Happy new year for 2012 to all the usual crowd - and the new visitors. Going strong since '97 this is a grand old guestbook. We know whom we have to thank..!
Mick smith
france, - Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 15:41:35 (PST)

Is there anyone out there from Camden Square Class of Mr.McHugh '66 ? If so please reply & let me know what you're up to & how life has treated you.
Vera curry
Ryhope, Sunderland England - Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 03:16:32 (PST)

Does anyone know anything about Roger Wood b.1818 in Ireland,father John was in the British Army in Ireland at the time, d.1895 Pennsylvania USA, who was a Major of H.M. Imperial Service and was an organiser of the Seaham Harbour Volunteer Artillery in 1860. He is my wife's GG Grandfather
Eric Suddes
Stockton-on-Tees, Durham England - Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 03:14:02 (PST)

I think the work that has been carried out is excellent except for the "art work". It is awfull. In Australia we would ask "whose relative was given the commission".It is tasteless and doesn't reflect the heratige of the area at all. I grew up in Seaham and have always been proud of my mining background that pile of steel / flat rock does not represent any thing other than a pile of metal and a lump of rock The town looks great
Joan Hutcheson
Perth, Western Australia Australia - Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 03:11:59 (PST)

A Happy and Healthy New Year to everyone.
Ed and Sadie Mason
Seaham, Co. Durham UK - Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 03:00:57 (PST)