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Post by neutral1 on Mar 18, 2008 13:54:54 GMT
My dear old dad lived in Poole up to 1959 and last resided by the Gas works in Yarmouth Road. He mentioned that Poole Town FC used to play along Alder Road and now there are bungalows built on the site. Is this true or is he getting confused ? What is the history of where the team have played other than the old Stadium, Tatnam and sharing for a couple of years at Hamworthy. I think Sterte is mentioned in the programme.
Also I have recently been building a family tree and my father's side of the family have lived in the Poole area for many generations, my father being an ex-pupil of Poole Grammar School. It seems I can go back to the 1700's and can also find evidence of the family name being amongst those that left on the boat for Newfoundland. Does anyone know the name of the boat or a link to a possible site about this voyage ?
Thanks.
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Post by Bay Dolphin on Mar 18, 2008 16:32:05 GMT
So did my dear old dad neutral1 and I was born and brought up in Poole. The Alder Road ground was in fact Bournemouth Gasworks sports and football ground and a very good one it was too before the profit motive ensured it's redevelopment into housing. I used to live in Douglas Road, Parkstone not far from the Alder Road ground and, later, in Alder Road itself.
My dad played for Carter's Athletic, Bournemouth Gasworks and Poole Town in that order up to the late 1930s. He talked about grounds such as Breakheart Lane and other sites. You must read John Powell's book "The History of Poole Town 1890-2005". I bought my copy from the club social bar at Tatnam for £8.00.
Can't help with the family tree though, "neutral1" is an unusual name after all!!!!!
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Post by expat on Mar 18, 2008 21:34:01 GMT
greetings from San clemente, California, Beautiful place and
weather on the Pacific. I too went to PGS from 56-61. As far
as I know Breakheart Lane according to my Dad was in the
shah of persia area on what is now Verulam Rd. My late uncle
was a director of PTFC in the Rickaby Days. His son is still with us
and I am sure can clear up some of the points. Yes get that team song going...up. up and away!!
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Post by stfcinbmth on Mar 19, 2008 0:05:40 GMT
;DGood old Gwynne Road here
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Post by neutral1 on Mar 19, 2008 11:57:10 GMT
It's good to jog a few memories, I think I might buy the book on Saturday.
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Post by Bay Dolphin on Mar 19, 2008 18:32:39 GMT
Your dad is right about Breakheart Lane expat. I remember the Rickaby days as well and I went to PGS 1952-60. You should come to the re-union some of the lads (some from PGS, Police Club Boys FC, Longfleet ST Marys etc etc) hold in late October each year at the Blue Boar in old Poole. It's a good and if you remind me I'll send you the details for 2008 as soon as I get them. Cold be a bit expensive for you - it's not cheap coming from where I live!!!
Do get the book neutral1, you won't regret it.
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Post by neutral1 on Mar 24, 2008 11:26:11 GMT
They seem to have run out of copies of the book, I couldn't get one on Saturday  |
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Post by Bay Dolphin on Mar 26, 2008 11:26:51 GMT
They seem to have run out of copies of the book, I couldn't get one on Saturday You could try the author neutral1. His address in in the book so I don't suppose he'll mind if I give it to you and he's a very nice old chap! I had a chat with him on the phone the other day but I've lost his phone number! John Powell, 74 Eastmead Ave, Greenford, Middlesex LB6 9RG |
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Post by neutral1 on Mar 26, 2008 12:55:39 GMT
They seem to have run out of copies of the book, I couldn't get one on Saturday You could try the author neutral1. His address in in the book so I don't suppose he'll mind if I give it to you and he's a very nice old chap! I had a chat with him on the phone the other day but I've lost his phone number! John Powell, 74 Eastmead Ave, Greenford, Middlesex LB6 9RG Thanks for that Brian, I'll enquire if the club are taking another delivery first. If not I'll drop him a line. |
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