I used a pseudonym (Robert Stephenson-Smythe) when I first came on the old forum. It is the only one I have posted under both on the current and past forum.
My first post was in connection with the proposed allotments in Carr Meadow and the access.
The name is the former name (or close enough) to Lord Baden Powell’s real name.
I explained, via the forum, that Carr Meadow had been bought at auction at the Ram’s Head in Disley by John Morten many years ago and he had donated it to Lord Baden Powell and it in turn was given over to the First Taxal Scout Group which would not permit any development of Carr Meadow.
It was a spoof if you like but the plans were dropped shortly after.
I had no intention of contributing further until a well-known historian, sadly no longer with us, asked certain questions on the same thread and I answered them.
It developed from a traffic/dog muck forum into a good historical library in parts.
At the time I was working with Council Officers and some Councillors and I thought it best to use my pseudonym and that is how I intend to proceed if this forum continues, which I very much doubt by the way.
Yes I have an extensive collection of Whaley Bridge memorabilia and of all the other villages around here. Most of the stuff has been given to me but some I have spent a lot of money on and I know it is only of value to me and anyone interested in local history. Only the other day a lady brought me a framed photo of a parade in Horwich End.
Shallcross is a similar collector as me although I feel he has the bigger and much better collection. We have both tried to unravel and the history behind the photos that have been put on, not just by us but by other contributors as well. Look at the Horwich End Celebration thread started by Curious: a fountain across the road from Nev’s house. At first I thought it was a mock-up but when I checked back in my records I found it was indeed true and possibly the best photo to have appeared on the forum.
All my records, photos, books, post cards etc are boxed up and eventually I shall pass them on to JonG and he can do with them how he sees fit.
All the good historical stuff on the forum, except for George's contributions (George is an exceptional person and a good friend by the way and of course he knows me), has been put on by anonymous people as far as i can see and I do not need to name them on here.
So even though midnight has come and gone we can, if we wish post under our forum identities.
As I say I have used one name and one name only. I have had a few posts modified by the moderators and I have never had any problem with that. That is why they are there.
I have not been banned and then come back under a different name on an almost weekly basis as a certain person has.
If I continue to try to add to the historical knowledge of Whaley Bridge I will do so under this name alone.
R. S-S
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