Hello from Spain

Diane in Spain · 07-06-2005, 09:49

Hi, this is the first time that I have used this site and I am not sure what I am doing. I'm trying to introduce myself, but I don't know whether I am on the right page. I'm hoping someone will tell me if I am doing it wrong!!

Right, the reason that I joined was because, although I am from from Cumbria, I worked for in Accrington for two years, I then came over to Spain to live. I had so much time on my hands that I decided to research my family history..... guess where thay came from???? Oswaldtwistle!! What a lost opportunity, I could have done my research when I was living there!!

On the 1861 Census it shows my g/g/grandfather (who was called Henry Fielding) living at 236 Busk, Oswaldtwistle. Does anyone know if this still exists, whether it was a tenement or a house. The family seem to come from a fairly impoverished background so I don't think it will have been in the 'posh end'.

Would love to hear from anyone, Diane

cashman · 07-06-2005, 09:59

dont remember a busk street.diane but havent lived in ossy for years.but i seem to remember a busk meadow street in the back of my mind,think that was in ossy once of a day.hang on till some true gobbins see this im sure they will help.p.s.jammy sod were in spain are you lol?

lettie · 07-06-2005, 10:02

Hello and welcome Diane. I'm sure that some of our members will be able to help you out. If you put your family information in the lost friends and family forum, someone may be able to help you with Busk. Some of our more local history orientated members don't seem to reply on the introduction pages.

Diane in Spain · 07-06-2005, 10:04

Thanks for answering. It is not Busk street I am looking for but BUSK on its own. It is unusual isn't it? I am on the Costa Del Sol but I miss England and northern people particularly. Diane

WillowTheWhisp · 07-06-2005, 11:14

Hello Diane. Welcome to AccyWeb. Do put your request in the Lost Friends & Family forum because I'm sure there are people who would be able to give you more information if they see it in there.

Steph · 07-06-2005, 14:14

Hi and welcome Diane. Wish I was in Costa Del Sol, how lucky are you!

Diane in Spain · 07-06-2005, 15:05

Thank you for your message. I'm still trying to work out how to use the site properly.

Yes, I am lucky living in the sunshine but there are many days when I miss England and the rain!! Diane

Steph · 07-06-2005, 15:13

well good luck searching

Margaret Pilkington · 08-06-2005, 19:56

Hello Diane.........welcome to accyweb......hope you enjoy the site.
I can't help you out with your query.......but I'm sure there will be someone who knows how to get the information.