 The Manchesters - who best to talk to?, Advice Please |
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 Oct 19 2009, 08:09 PM
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Captain Group: Old Sweats Posts: 272 Joined: 27-May 06 From: Leeds (University) Preston, Lancashire (Home) Member No.: 12,715  |
Hi Guys, I am seeking someone who may have done some research or someone who is quite familiar with the Manchester Pals. I have reviewed Stedman's book and theres alot that happened. Why I am seeking someone who is familiar with them is to sort of pick their brain about research resources in Manchester (I have also posted on the Manchesters.org forum). I have recently uncovered some interesting new material on them and believe someone with more detailed knowledge may be able to assist me. Any suggestions guys?
Kind regards, Dave. |
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Oct 19 2009, 09:25 PM
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Lieut-General Group: Old Sweat Posts: 10,984 Joined: 19-October 02 Member No.: 72 |
Dave
I've done a bit on the 17th Bn some years back (it was my first research exercise). If I can help, I will. John |
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Oct 20 2009, 08:27 AM
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Lieut-Colonel Group: Old Sweats Posts: 1,726 Joined: 3-June 05 From: Mons Member No.: 7,206 |
I'm happy to help you, I have done a lot of research on all the battalions of the Manchester Regt.
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Oct 20 2009, 08:23 PM
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Captain Group: Old Sweats Posts: 272 Joined: 27-May 06 From: Leeds (University) Preston, Lancashire (Home) Member No.: 12,715 |
Brilliant. How much are you guys aware of the recruitment side of the Manchesters? Would email be best to talk about this in length?
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Oct 20 2009, 08:41 PM
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Lieut-General Group: Old Sweats Posts: 6,953 Joined: 18-October 02 From: Somme Battlefields Member No.: 6 |
I'm sure Mike Stedman would also be willing to have a chat with you. You can contact him via his site:
http://www.michaelstedman.co.uk/ |
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Oct 20 2009, 08:48 PM
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Lieut-General Group: Old Sweat Posts: 10,984 Joined: 19-October 02 Member No.: 72 |
Dave
Can't claim anything more than general knowledge of the early weeks of recruitment. My research started in 1/15 when the fifth company was raised and grandad joined. John |
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Oct 21 2009, 05:20 PM
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Captain Group: Old Sweats Posts: 272 Joined: 27-May 06 From: Leeds (University) Preston, Lancashire (Home) Member No.: 12,715 |
No worries. Cheers for the link.
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Nov 3 2009, 07:19 PM
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Sergeant Group: Members2 Posts: 41 Joined: 26-March 09 From: Manchester Member No.: 45,098 |
Apologies for the late posting to this thread, I've not been on the forum for a while. You may have already been pointed to it, but have you spoken with the folks at the Tameside Local Studies and Archive Centre:
http://www.tameside.gov.uk/archives I believe they hold the Manchester Regiment archives. Regards Pen |
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