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| From: Colin Jones | Posted: 25-4-2017 |
 | | The Story of the Landline |
| | There is an excellent program that was broadcast by the BBC last week documenting the history of telephones in the UK.
It is called Timeshift: Dial 'B' for Britain: The Story of the Landline
“From early call boxes to the Post Office Tower, Timeshift tells the story of how Britain's phone network was built over the course of 100 years, and its impact on the public.”
It will be available on the BBC iPlayer until about 20th May.
LINK http:/www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b08mp2l8/timeshift-series-17-3-dial-b-for-britain-the-story-of-the-landline |
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| From: Mike Norris | Posted: 24-4-2017 |
 | | Lol Williamson |
| | It is with great sadness, we report the passing of Lol Williamson following a short illness.
Lol will be widely and greatly remembered as both secretary and chairman of the Manchester Central Internal branch of the POEU / NCU. Before his Union duties, Lol worked on Trunk Auto rota duties in Rutherford House, Manchester. Following his Union duties, Lol was a manager in Dial House, before taking early retirement.
Funeral information will be posted on this site, when we receive the details.
Lol's funeral will be as follows:-
4th May at 1.00 pm.
Middleton Cemetery and Crematorium
Boarshaw Rd
Middleton
M24 2NH
Followed by a reception at
The Royal Bowling Club,
958 Manchester Rd
Castleton.
OL11 2TL |
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| From: James Glynn Fletcher | Posted: 6-4-2017 |
 | | Colin Cordon |
| | The funeral is at Stockport Crematorium in the Rowan chapel at 1.45 on Monday 10th April 2017
Glynn Fletcher |
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| From: James Glynn Fletcher | Posted: 30-3-2017 |
| | Colin Cordon |
| | Just to let you know that Colin Cordon died yesterday from Motor Neurone disease. Colin worked latterly in Stockport RSC and retired about 20 years ago. Funeral details will be posted when available.
Glynn Fletcher |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 27-3-2017 |
 | | Farewell Neil Higgins |
| | Alan Collinge contacted us with this sad news.
I have received information from Paul Hanson that Neil Higgins sadly passed away on Monday 20th March.
Although Neil spent the later half of his career in Cellnet/O2 most of you will remember him from Piccadilly exchange where he worked until the early 80's.
Neil's funeral Details:
Friday 7th April at 11:30am
Altrincham Crematorium
Whitehouse Lane,
Dunham Massey,
Altrincham,
WA14 5RH
My condolances to the family
I remember Neil
Regards
Keith Sharp
Rutherford 1970 - 1981
1981 moved to Stone Still here |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 24-3-2017 |
 | | Memories of Highland House |
| | Steve King asks:
Hi, I worked at Highland House Salford/Manchester in 1972 as a royal mail office boy, my job was to go into the telephone offices and collect the mail to take and sort in the the postroom.
I also know that BT was still there up to at least 1990.
Any web search will now tell you that you that Highland house was an Inland revenue Building, there is no mention of BT.
It looks as if Wiki and others has erased BT from the History.
I wonder if anyone remembers if the Inland revenue had a connection with the building.
Here is a link to my recent photo of the building,
https:/www.flickr.com/photos/127489829@N06/33605516335/in/dateposted/
Thanks, Steve king.
I remember working in Highland House in the late '70s early '80s as a Private Wires engineer. The upper floors did indeed belong to BT or Post Office Telephones as it was in the day.
It was Manchester North's head quarters, there was a separate entrance at the front.
Pop a comment on using the 'contact page if you want to add to this.
Graham Whiteside |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 12-3-2017 |
 | | Farewell Dave Robinson |
| | Bill Bailey contacted us with this sad news.
I've had a call from Dave Robinson's son to tell me of Dave's passing on the 3rd March following a massive heart attack at his caravan in Whitley Bay.
Dave was a T2A on Subs Maintenance back in the 70's on Longford, Trafford and Chorlton areas and transferred over onto Sales for several years before leaving the firm and going self employed.
I think Dave's funeral will be over Whitley Bay area but I have no details.
Funeral details to follow. |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 11-3-2017 |
| | Farewell Pete Carruthers |
| | Pete McDougall forwarded us this email from Terry Idle and Anil Ratti, with the sad news of the passing away of Pete Carruthers.
Pete says:
I have received this email from Terry Idle, Pete was a senior manager in BT Managed Network Services with staff based in Manchester.
We are very sorry to inform you all that Pete Carruthers died suddenly of a suspected heart attack on Saturday 4th March at his home in the Lakes. Pete's wife Lynne, has asked us to inform all of Pete's many friends and colleagues of this sad news.
It is hard to comprehend that Pete is no longer with us. He was extremely fit and lived a full life and was planning to fly out to Canada this week to visit his son and family.
The date and details of the funeral are not yet known, but anyone wishing to attend - please forward their details to either Anil or Terry.
Terry Idle and Anil Ratti
Pete Carruthers's wife added:-
I just wanted to share the details of the funeral arrangements and I do hope that some of you will be able to join myself and Pete's family.
The service will be held at:
The Parish Church of Saint Andrew,
St. Andrew's Place
Penrith,
Cumbria,
CA11 7XX
12 noon on Friday, 17 March.
This will be followed by a private internment at The Penrith Cemetery.
We would also be pleased if you would join us after the service for refreshments at the:
North Lakes Hotel.
Ullswater Road,
Penrith,
Cumbria,
CA11 8QT
I look forward to welcoming some of you to Penrith. My request is to have family flowers only. Donations made in memory of Pete can be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR, 01768 891189.
These will be shared between The Northern Fells Group, Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance and Help for Heroes. Alternatively a donation can be made through Just Giving. |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 23-2-2017 |
| | Farewell Bill Bunker |
| | Bryan Roberts contacted us with this sad news forwarded on from Phil.
Gentlemen
I have just had a call from Carly, Bill Bunker's daughter, telling me that Bill passed away last night after a series of cardiac arrests.
She has asked me to let as many people as possible to know of his untimely death.
The funeral is scheduled for sometime week commencing 27th February and so I will let you all know when Carly tells me.
Best regards to all at this sad time.
Phil
Bryan Roberts
Private Services Engineer
Openreach
Bill's Funeral is at:-
1:30pm on Friday 3rd March 2017
Radcliffe Crematorium
Cemetery Road
Radcliffe
M26 4EU
Then onto:
Toby Carvery Ainsworth
465 Bury and Bolton Rd
Radcliffe |
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| From: Lol Williamson | Posted: 28-1-2017 |
| | Canal Boat Trip |
| | Hello everyone.
For few years John Essex has organised a canal boat trip. This year we were planning to do the Llangollen Canal on 23rd September for a week.
Time has meant that over the years our numbers has dwindled. I missed one when I was caring for my wife Sandra.
This year the numbers have reduced to make it impracticable. Before we call it off we wondered if anyone wants to join us. If so please let me know at lolw@btinternet.com.
It's good company, an enjoyable way to see the country.
Regards
Lol Williamson |
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