Re 'Message from Mensforth'

By ghost of mensforth -
Alas master, my visit to Kenton Library in the hope that the file on Kenton bar might contain the 4th photo of the 8th wonder of the world, the Pyry proved fruitless...However I was inspired to delve deeper into the past and will provide 3 photos on 'bygone Kenton Bar' which may be of interest.
I realise margarine is not butter, but I shall never give up my master's quest to find the holy grail...

Comments

  1. El PatronWednesday, August 19, 2009 at 9:25:00 AM GMT

    Were there no photos of the estate in the library at all?

    Next on your list is the City Council - they MUST have drawings, photos - fucking archives for god sake!!

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  2. ghost of mensforthWednesday, August 19, 2009 at 1:58:00 PM GMT

    none master, only the kenton bar pub and the top cottages. File 99% about kenton :(

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  3. ghost of mensforthWednesday, August 19, 2009 at 2:13:00 PM GMT

    Yes master, I will try to do better...I shall make further inquiries...Shades-any suggestions?

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  4. AnonymousThursday, August 20, 2009 at 11:07:00 AM GMT

    try Kenton Bar Primary school too

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  5. El PatronFriday, August 21, 2009 at 7:39:00 AM GMT

    and the city council offices

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