We have shared the frustration of local residents regarding the ongoing ‘temporary’ closures of sections of Thorley Footpaths 001 and 003 due to the construction of the St James’ Park estate. Through our involvement on the St James’ Park Community Forum we have been pressing the developers and County Council to have the two footpaths reinstated and reopened to the public as a priority. I’m pleased to advise that we have recently been informed that the developers are planning to get both paths opened up to the public by the middle of next month. We will be monitoring the situation closely.
My Grandparents plus generations going back to at least the 1820s lived in the area; is there a map – OS type that may have them on incorporates St James Church area please? There was a row of – I believe – 3-4 whitewashed cottages – this is where my Grandparents and there families lived. and their families lived during the 1800++, are the cottages still there; l don’t drive anymore so hopefully there is an OS map which may show them where they once stood. Looking forward to your reply.
Sally
The family name was Acres/Acers and finally Akers; spellings from Census records.