The Dairy-Maids of Porter Brook (Part 1)

mykel m said:
Lucky you were there at the very day of the old gents return eh?
Did he say wether or not he was reunited with his family?(Hope so)
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Yes, I spoke to him for more than half an hour, but then had to leave for an appointment, which I've always regretted (and it's now more than 30 years ago). He said that in the army he had been sent abroad for many years, all over the world. He had married later and had a relatively happy life, but had never been reunited with his family. His mother had died long ago. I don't recall him mentioning his father, so perhaps he had been killed in the Boer War, and this had contributed to the family's impoverishment. I'm afraid it is so long ago that it is difficult to recall, and the old man seemed to be unburdening himself, so his story was a little disjointed. I am sure that he was far from alone in having that kind of childhood back then however.
 
Jack,
Thanks for posting, really enjoyed reading this and the photos are off the hook.
Looking forward to seeing what's next.
 
Many thanks Al, I'm hoping to be able to post the second part later today. I've had to split into three parts, but will post the third part towards the end of the week :thumbup:
 
Jack Black said:
Yes, I spoke to him for more than half an hour, but then had to leave for an appointment, which I've always regretted (and it's now more than 30 years ago). He said that in the army he had been sent abroad for many years, all over the world. He had married later and had a relatively happy life, but had never been reunited with his family. His mother had died long ago. I don't recall him mentioning his father, so perhaps he had been killed in the Boer War, and this had contributed to the family's impoverishment. I'm afraid it is so long ago that it is difficult to recall, and the old man seemed to be unburdening himself, so his story was a little disjointed. I am sure that he was far from alone in having that kind of childhood back then however.
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30 years ago, and here is his story, still alive in a sense. That encounter left a deep impression, I am sure Jack, thanks for telling it here...
 
sitflyer said:
30 years ago, and here is his story, still alive in a sense. That encounter left a deep impression, I am sure Jack, thanks for telling it here...
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It did Duane, that old feller must be long gone now, but he had certainly seen a few things in his life. Thanks my friend :)
 
Wow Jack. Quite a history here. Finally had a chance to sit and read this. I love how we follow the trickle of the "river" and the history unfolds the further we go. Alright I'm moving on to Part 2 now...
 
I don't know what it is about this thread, but I suddenly find myself lusting over some really rare prime rib with a healthy helping of Yorkshire Pudding on the side.:confused:
 
Alnamvet68 said:
I don't know what it is about this thread, but I suddenly find myself lusting over some really rare prime rib with a healthy helping of Yorkshire Pudding on the side.:confused:
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LOL! :D :thumbup:
 
Sadly, I just got around to reading this. Thankfully, I did read it! What a wonderfully prepared journey. I felt as though I was right there, back in time with all this great history.

Thanks so much for taking the time to put this all together and share it with us!

Glenn
 
Thanks a lot Glenn, I very much appreciated the thread you posted recently sharing your road-trip with us. Hope you enjoy the rest of the journey down the Porter :thumbup:
 
Magnificent, Jack. What a wonderful virtual tour and history lesson. I started reading earlier today and got sidetracked. Could hardly wait to get back to it and now I see Part 2! Very well done. Thanks for taking the time to do this.
 
Thanks for the kind words Al, they're much appreciated, and I'm very pleased you enjoyed the read :thumbup:

Jack
 
Thanks for the wonderful guided tour Jack, it's like being there. When will the book come out?:D I mean it.

Very best regards

Robin
 
Once again, Jack, I thank you for your willingness to share your knowledge of history and taking the time to post it for the enjoyment of all.
 
Thanks my friend, I'll try to find time to finish the third part tomorrow :thumbup:
 
I hope nobody minds me reviving this old thread with an addition (I’m no longer able to edit anything in since the BF software overhaul a while back). I came across these videos on YouTube posted by an adventurous local explorer, and while the narration contains a lot of inaccuracies, (and a rather odd accent), I thought anyone who had read through this thread, and the related ones, might be interested to see a bit more of Sheffield’s River Porter :thumbsup:


 
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