Comments on: Acomb Green

By: Aimee

Aimee — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:48:23 +0000

My dad was born and grew up in Acomb with his two brothers and his parents had a newsagents on Howe street, they then moved to front street (I’m not sure on that). Their shop was had Heald on the front and I wondered if anyone on here remembers it or any of the Healds? He was born in 1950 and all three boys went to different schools around Acomb. I’d love to know about the shop and them! Thank you!

By: Gary simpson

Gary simpson — Thu, 21 May 2020 16:43:41 +0000

I served my apprenticeship for jack collingbourne at the garage on acomb green from 1970 to 1988 ru related to him he had old photos of the garage in his office I av been trying to find some for years don’t no if you can help thanks

By: Fiona LeareyBowles

Fiona LeareyBowles — Sat, 09 May 2020 22:55:30 +0000

Hello again, Ian. What is the book you refer to about Acomb?
Thanks, Fiona

By: Fiona LeareyBowles

Fiona LeareyBowles — Fri, 08 May 2020 23:58:11 +0000

Hello Ian. I read your comment with great interest! I live in Australia and am researching and writing the story of my grandmother’s life. Clara Dutton lived on The Green, Acomb. She worked for the Collingborne family prior to going into nursing, then served in QAIMNS during WW1 where she met a wounded Australian soldier, (my grandfather). She came to Australia in 1920 and stayed with Jack & Florrie Hawkins on arrival in Sydney, (Jack being Ada (nee Collingborne) & Joe’s son). We planned a research trip to York later this year, but due to COVID restriction, fear that may be delayed until next year. Was your grandfather one of Ada’s brothers? Mum remembers a story from Grandma, that ‘the boys’ said they needed a coal chisel to cut her pastry. Would love any snippets you can share. Thanks.

By: Ian Walker

Ian Walker — Fri, 08 May 2020 19:04:00 +0000

I have just re-read the book about Acomb (the place of the oaks) which has brought back many memeories of my Childhood days. I was born in Acomb in 1940 at the Maternity Hospital on York Road. My father was John Walker who was an owner of 2 garages one was Green Lane Garage, and the Other The Autoport York Road. My mother was Bessie Collingbourne of the Collingbourne family opposite THe Green, Archie Collingbourne was my mothers half brother and was born at the Brittania Inn (near St Stephens church) If you are interested in having copies of the photos I can willingly let you have them My Grandfather(paternal) and Grandmother lives at Danesbury house for many years. Also the picture inthe book “sisters Walker” were Jessie & Kathleen(in the Photo) Walker Regards Ian Walker

By: Keith

Keith — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 16:02:50 +0000

Great review of the work done by the friends of Acomb Green.Shows what a group of locals can achieve! Well done Jude for getting the grant!! It’s great to see people bringing a picnic and enjoying the Green.