Our History Is Being Rewritten | Glossop History

Our History is Being Written - But Do We Have a Chance to Shape It? 

I finally have an opportunity to sit a write through what can only be said as underrepresented times. I have been involved heavily with my other line of work which is assisting with end of life care and bereavement specialist. The world is changing and our social tendencies are changing forever. It might no be obvious from a closed door, or is it. the way we communicate strives of modern technologies, phones, iPads and computers. It is the way we react to other human being when we venture out, for those who seek their government guided walk or exercise. If you know your neighbor or the person you see the Glossop (Northern) way of greeting is an sincere hello and a smile. A resounding reassurance of our fellow neighbor has reignited the community spirit and is changing life forever.

We are reevaluating all aspects of life including, relationships, work, travel and most of all food. Many have taken the opportunity to use local produce, sellers and providers. I hope it will continue long after the storm but its not just that, its how we cook, the ingredients we use, how much and how we store them where the vast adjustments are being made. In the beginning of the outbreak people were hording or panic buying toilet rolls, hand wash and pasta. Along with tins and alcohol (where it was told it would kill the virus along with long lasting food, dried, tins and frozen. Some have gone back to having milk delivered along with bread and companies helping deliver hot meals and addition support to our most vulnerable. It its fantastic to see community groups strategically managing other organisations to help the most in need. The Bureau is doing just that, the headquarters of local operations. It sparks great reminisces of four local gents who I had the pleasure to work with who spoke proudly of being in the Home Guard in Glossop. I they let me document their stories and they were fantastic and I hope to transcribe them to share them with you soon. In addition I will be updating the website as I have been recording mini documentaries for you while you are staying safe at home at will be aired next week.

Some of the other stories they shared were of different training and preparation exercises, call outs and funny mishaps. They have shared some documents with me along with a small box of personal diary's which will take some reading as there is several of them. A document from the evacuation procedures in the town and a permit for a bike is among the items. Glossop was at the epicentre of both world wars because of its vast production power, range of equipment and techniques.

A part of history is repeating itself. The government announced within one of its daily televised updates for manufactures of all kinds to swap to making urgently needed supplies such as asking breweries for alcohol gel and others to make masks, face shields and ventilators. As part of one of my talks and guided tours I share the story of the admiralty walking through the large mills of Glossop and preparing just over 20 different war supplies. There is a fantastic picture in an archive in Cornwall (don't ask me how it got there) of just that. The powers that be stood for a very formal image of the secret war effort in Glossop. Join me on my mini documentaries to see more of this in more detail.

Now we do not hold the power of that but we do still hold the strongest of weapons, our community. So continue to do your bit and Stay at Home. This is our fight, the biggest fight of our generation. I will be continuing to care for our individuals and families that need support more than ever. It was pleasing to see carers from all walks of social care be recognised in tonight's briefing. To all my colleagues, clients, friends who risk their lives for the sake of others, take care and thank you for what you do so well.

On this day at the time of print 11.55pm Captain Tom Moore's 100th Birthday Walk for the NHS
He wanted to raise £1000 for the NHS for is 100th Birthday - Time of print 10.4 Million Great British Pounds had been donated, We as a family have contributed. Well Done Captain!




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Mini Documentations and Tours from April 18th   Be Well Youtube Channel  https://tinyurl.com/u4zefol

A Moment in Time

Living In The Moment

We are all living in a unprecedented moment in time. We are living in a historic moment, where I hope we can pull together as a community, town, city or country.

Today marks the 55th anniversary of humans walking in space. 

We have shut down our main bread and butter of tours and public talks but this isn't stopping us from sharing our rich history along with improving our wellbeing, mental health and learning from behind closed doors.

We aim to achieve this in the coming days and weeks by voice, videos and posts that include, history, games, quizzes and lots of other possibilities.

We are going to look into the archives and share with you our findings of over a decade of research, discoveries and looking into private collections.

So share the links with family, friends  and loved ones. Read, comment and let us know your questions and what you might want to see next.

I never met any of my grandfathers but they have been my inspiration and fuel to do the things I do. One of I don’t talk much about simply because I don’t know much about him but in recent family chats it came to light that a hobby was to colour photographs in the 1960s. He would do them by hand with dyes and inks he would use them meticulously, precisely dropping ink to certain areas and bring a photograph to life. I will be sharing more of his hobby and him in general in a future post but its so easy to do them in an app or Photoshop these days but im going to have a go myself and have been playing around in a particular program to get an idea of  what I mean. You can see some of my efforts with this picture of the Old Cross, in Old Glossop around after 1912 marking the end of the original town centre, Howardtown became the new Glossop - Officially naming Old Glossop 'Old'.

I am looking forward to sharing my knowledge, findings as well as the mysteries and secrets our town has to offer.

Take care. Keep Safe and Speak Soon.

Don't forget to share with others, family and friends!

M.C

Were Starting Posting Again , Every Friday - Be Prepared!

Today we have been working with lots of individuals bringing history to life. Tomorrow we are in Glossop speaking to the Men's Gang!

Then over the weekend working on are preparing for a fantastic event we are helping put to together for April.
All we can say right now is... Be Prepared!