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Smithsons' Field, Oxford
Written by Jacqueline Smithson Sunday, 09 January 2005 12:19
The two new pitches at the extreme north end of the playing fields, adjacent to Little Wood, were named Smithsons' Field in recognition of Bertram Harold Smithson and his son, Malcolm, who were consecutively Head Groundsman from February 1946 to October 1995.
They were the father and younger brother respectively of Gerald Arthur Smithson, ex Yorkshire, Leicestershire and England cricketer, who was himself Head Groundsman and cricket professional at nearby Abingdon School from 1958 until his death in 1970.
Note: Read the original story HERE
Brockwell Lido designed by H A Rowbotham and T L Smithson
Written by Steve Smithson Tuesday, 17 August 2004 12:33
A dip at dawn, a poolside party - and an oasis of calm in the frenetic city. On hot days, hundreds queue to join swimmers at one of the country's last lidos, but for all the enthusiasm of its saviours, the future of 'Brixton Beach' is unsure. Extracted from The Independent 15 August 2004 - an article by Robin Stummer.Read more: Brockwell Lido designed by H A Rowbotham and T L Smithson
The House in the Rock, Knaresborough
Written by Steve Smithson Sunday, 24 March 2002 01:00
A strange looking "bank note" is amongst the papers and photographs in my possession.It seems the note was a "ticket" for entry to the House in the Rock in Knaresborough. This amazing property still exists and can be clearly seen from the riverside walk.
Follow the link to Knaresborough OnLine and read Nancy Buckle's story of her ancestors who lived in the House in the Rock
41 Market Place, Ripon
Written by Steve Smithson Sunday, 10 March 2002 01:00
My father was born at 41 Market Place, Ripon where my grandfather owned and ran a Glass & China shop. This extract is from the Ripon Historical Society who have a project to gather information about all the Market Place properties.