Diary 1910
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This diary was written by George Snowdon whilst on a trip to the Mediterranean with his father John.
It has been transcribed as written.
Silver Matchbox
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the markings on this silver matchbox indicates it was made in Birmingham around about 1899 by Horatio Powell.
Silver Card Holder
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This may have been purchased on one of his many travels, there are no markings on this item.
We cannot make out what the wording is but assume that it may have been a card holder for calling cards. It is too small for cigarettes.
Tom Browns School Days
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This book was presented to our Grandfather John Thomas Francis Snowdon in 1913 at Barnard Castle School.
John Snowdon his grandfather sent all of his grandchildren to private schools.
The book looks like it was made specifically for the school as the covers inscription reads
'North Eastern County School 1883
The label inside has the same inscription.
Clara & Annie
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Cousins
Clara b. 1871, eldest daughter of John Snowdon and Elizabeth Clayton
Annie b. 1871, fifth daughter of John Clayton (Elizabeth's brother) and Mary Rymer.
Annie Clayton & family 000761
Clifford Earl King b. 1911, Annie (Clayton)King b. 1870, Kevin Harrison King b. 1931 (grandson), Cyril Vincent King b. 1896.
Niece of John Snowdon and Elizabeth Clayton.
Annie b. 1871 married Thomas King and emigrated to Australia before 1911. Pictured here with her sons and grandson about 1941.
Photograph kindly contributed by Robyn Condliffe
Lingdale Hotel
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Lingdale Hotel
JOHN SNOWDON
Licensed to retial
Foreign & British Spirits & Wines
Ale Porter & Tobacco
Kindly contributed by Derick Pearson
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Lingdale Hotel, Tavern or Snowdons corner
J B Snowdon
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Appearing in the Pirates of Penzance as the Pirate King
photograph taken at the Guisborough Grammar School production of the Pirates of Penzance in 1954. Shaking hands with John is Harry Arnott, a teacher at the school.
Productions of Gilbert and Sullvan operas took place every year and for years the P of P was considered too difficult.
(information from John Dobson)
Lucretia Walker & Ethel Snowdon
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Grandaughters of John Snowdon
Ethel, Elizabeth & John Snowdon
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Three children of George Snowdon and Ethel Hetherington.
Grandchildren of John & Elizabeth
Kindly contributed by Pat Fennah
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Martha Thubbron and family, John Snowdons youngest sister
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Bottles made for John Snowdon of the Lindale Hotel where he used to bottle his own beer
