me-and-pippo Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 maybe just the memory playing tricks ! You can see both on this 1950's map Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elenac Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 There are some pictures of the station on Google one of which shows part of the station masters house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denlin Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 I am researching my husband's family history and was interested to pick up an old thread on this site about the Station Master's house at Ecclesfield Station. In 2008 user Nigel Womersle wrote that Donald Pleasence and family had once lived in the house. This caught my eye because my husband's great grandfather, William Royle, born 1847, was the stationmaster at Ecclesfield from about 1886 to 1912. He had a number of children while he lived in the Station House, one of whom was Stanley Royle, the well-known RA artist. If possible I'd like some clarification on the following: a)There were 2 stations at Ecclesfield, one on the Midland line (West station) and the other the South Yorkshire Railway to the east. I think William Royle worked for South Yorkshire Railways because he gave his address on the 1901 Census as Great Central Station, Ecclesfield. So can anyone confirm this was the South Yorkshire railway station? b)Back in 2008 Nigel Womersle said that the Station house had been demolished. Would this be the house in which William Royle lived? Also does anyone have any photos of the Station House? c) One of William Royle's daughters, Maud, was working as an elementary school teacher in 1911. She was single at this date and still living at home in the Station House. She became my husband's grandmother, marrying in 1914. I don't know in which school she taught. Does anyone have any family memories of a Miss Royle teaching in Ecclesfield elementary school? - or in fact, in any other elementary schools within travelling distance? I hope this rings a bell with someone. I'd be very grateful for any information. Bit of Info about Donald below http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=did%20donald%20pleasence%20live%20in%20ecclesfield&source=web&cd=4&ved=0CD4QFjAD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pleasence.com%2Farticles%2FODD.HTML&ei=Ep1TT9X8OtTC8QOEwLDwBQ&usg=AFQjCNFRJsyZplggzgpjjgcqt7y-DQO-dw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handypandy Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 You can see both on this 1950's map That is interesting thanks. Also the property on the map is clearly the one that still stands. Unfortunately the front of the property is obscured on 'streetview', I must have a drive past sometime and have a proper nosey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider0114 Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 I don't know if it helps, but the address was 178 Station Road. The last family to live there were called Jacques.spoke to my father and it was tommy jacques ,when he died ,my family moved in . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantasia X Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Hi - this thread has amazed and pleasantly surprised me. Maud & William Royle were my Grandparents. They moved from Station House after the decline of the railway to a large house on Bellhouse Road called "Ain Garth" which is now a Working Men's Club. This is where my Father and his brothers and sisters were born and spent their childhood. Maud was a teacher and a talented singer and pianist who came from a family of fellow artists - Stanley Royle her brother and cousin Herbert Royle. She also used to teach singing and pianoforte and also used to go round to the homes of the gentry giving concerts. She had 5 children, two of whom still survive and are in their 80's, and 11 Grandchildren. She had lovely red hair - as did her brother Stanley - which has been passed onto the next generation !!!! Maud's husband William relocated from the Bath area to run the station in the late 1800's and they met at Ecclesfield Church. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantasia X Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 PS : This looks like we could be related !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrison_595 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Hope you get in touch, problem is original poster has only posted 3 posts on forum and last one was in march. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Womersle Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Many years ago I knew a Miss Gwen Royle. She could have been related. Royle is not a common name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonio Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Many years ago I knew a Miss Gwen Royle. She could have been related. Royle is not a common name. Did she live on High Greave Nigel ? T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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