Chesterfield, Calow, Hasland, Thrandeston

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Here you will find a glimpse into the lives of generations of the Longden Family, the Harrold Family, the Barker Family and the Trickett Family. Up until the end of the 20th Century nearly all my ancestors have lived in either Chesterfield, Calow or Hasland. They mined coal, made boots and shoes, did labouring jobs, worked in shops, were engineers and made the tunnelling shields to dig the underground in Moscow and London.

None were famous and until recently none were members of any profession; some died young, others lived into their nineties. As young adults many could not read or write, but eventually all could. Some have tombstones and some have fine photographs. Many of their homes, and the chapels and schools they attended, are still standing while others have been demolished.

I hope you enjoy your visit to my website and if you are a relative of mine I would love to hear from you at: wilsonlongden@hotmail.com

Navigating the Site

Main Pages Please use the menu on the left to access each family's main page. If you wish to access a particular family member then click on the name in the pop-up menus.

Key Family Members Once you have accessed a key family member's page, you can then get the details of other family members by clicking the names in blue. Only a spouse or the children of the key family member have a separate page.

Photographs At the bottom of most pages you will find the word 'Photograph' highlighted in blue. Click this word and appropriate photographs will be displayed.

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