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At the library I was asked by a gentleman from Huddersfield, who is compiling his family tree, if we had any information about the presence of the Lancashire Fusiliers at Shallcross in c 1940. He is researching a relative who was apparently posted here on a gunned look-out post. The relative had mentioned a very bad winter whilst he was stationed here.
I recalled that we hold 2 photos of the look-outpost guns as they were at a later time and also a mention of the Lancashire Fusiliers being at Shallcross in notes for a library exhibition written by a Mrs Lomas in 1968.
Can anyone shed any more light on where the guns and look-out post were situated?
I am attaching the photos and notes for you to see.
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I have been told by a reliable local source that the photos of the guns were not taken at Whaley Bridge. I am sorry if I have mislead everyone but would still like to hear of any more information.
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Another piece of information from library visitor.
My only artefact of my Dad's stay at Whaley Bridge is a Cassell's Pocket English Dictionary (only recently discovered) with this inscription inside the the front cover "Frank Greenhalgh, 354/39 of S/L Regt R.A., Shallcross Manor, Whaley Bridge, 19.9.41".
Does anyone know of Mr Frank Greenhalgh?
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the Lancashire Fusiliers at Shallcross Manor only had a Lewis gun but they had a very large search light that used a few times when German air craft were about, I dont remember the Lewis being fired. I think it was the 14th battalion of the Lankies which later became Royal Artillery,it was a long time ago and memory fades
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