HINTS VILLAGE NEWS

We occasionally receive emails asking for information about Hints or Canwell. For a trial period these requests will be posted to the website and we would like to hear from you if you have any information which may help. Please email any questions or answers to : info@hints-village.com
25/05/10 Anthony Poulton-Smith, Tamworth	I would welcome the opportunity to appeal for ghost stories via your website. Following on from my previous published works, I have been commissioned to produce a book on the ghostly tales of Staffordshire. With ghost books it is important to get the right mix of the traditional tale, the updated story, and the brand new in order to satisfy as many readers as possible. I have plenty of the traditional, but would be grateful for any information, leads, or pointers to personal experiences you could offer. Of course if you desire anonymity that would be guaranteed. Any information or stories can be sent to paranormalstaffordshire@hotmail.com
31/12/09 John Wassell	I am studying the local history of Harpenden and researching the local freehold and copyhold propertiesof one William Bursey, a London Coachmaker who died in 1686, whose daughters was married to Samuel Floyer a son of Richard Floyer of Hints.
	Editor	For more details refer to Hints History, The Floyer family. If you have any information about the Bursey family please email John Wassell
06/08/09 Alex Canwell	I was just wondering if you could shed any light on how the Canwell estate got its name? Thank you, Alex
	Editor	This site is worth checking http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/english/ins/kepn/index.php
22/07/09 Edward Ebden, Monmouthshire	I am a descendant from the Flyer's (later Floyer) of Uttoxeter who purchased the manor of Hints in c 1601. Is there is a connection between the Floyers Hayes (Devonshire) Floyers and the Hints (Staffordshire) Floyers? I am intrigued by the name Hints; I see that there is or was claim that it is British and from being close to Watling Street. Is there any truth in this? Just out of interest (my wife Jan,our son Louis aged 5 and I) live at Castell Ffrwyn or Ffrwent (depends on which OS map you use) which means juncture of a bridle way in old Welsh I believe, the stem word wynt may be close to Hint(s). Just a thought!
	Editor	See Edward's complete email on the Hints History page via "The Floyer Family" link.
20/07/09	See Lee Oates email below regarding the Marlows of Hints.
31/05/09 Maureen Casson, Churchwarden	St.Bartholomew's Church are urgently trying to trace the relatives of PHYLLIS MELITIA FRENCH age 49 died 2nd December, 1956 and WILLIAM SALT age 70 died 27th November, 1955 and ROSE ANN SALT age 87 died 13th September, 1970 and daughter Mabel and granddaughter Ann. If anyone can help with our research please contact maureen@hints-village.com.
11/04/09 Andrew Gliddon Johnson (USA)	Andrew's family came from the Forest of Dean but a tree-felling accident brought his Greatgrandfather Thomas Johnson to Hints to work as a gardener on the Hints Hall estate, and Thomas was buried in St Bartholomew's churchyard. Andrew's Grandfather Sydney Johnson was born in Hints and also became a gardener on the estate, and he spent his spare time by the brook and pool. Andrew has not been able to visit Hints and would like to hear from anyone with information which may fill in gaps in his knowledge of his family history and of Hints.
08/03/09 Bob Wright	l wondered if anyone knows when the bakery on Rock Hill was opened and also, is there any record of a child around 12yrs, or small person ever going missing in the area. I realise that this is an unusual request but I am intrigued by a conversation I had many years ago with someone who is no longer with us.
	Editor	The Sale Particulars for Hints Hall Estate in 1949 described "The Old Post Office" as including a "Bakehouse". The 1901 Census listed the occupier as Mr John Langley who was a 47 year old widower who was a self-employed Sub-Postman and Baker.
	Keith Collins	The bakery building and its equipment was intact when we took over in 1962, although it obviously had not been operating for some years (all the equipment was sold on by Willy Bates before we moved in - he left cartons of treacle which had solidified and lots of paper cake cases) I think that Clive Bates who lived in Reservoir cottage with Flossie was the last baker - I understand that their son lives locally.
28/02/09 David Swinscoe	I am researching the Bassetts of Blore and Hints, so if anyone has any information I would be very pleased to hear from you.
	Editor	There is a copy of David's unfinished draft here.
20/08/08 Brian Haynes	James and Alice Marlow, who are named on the gravestone of their infant daughters at St.Bartholomew's Church, were my great great grandparents. James Marlow was gamekeeper to the Earl of Tamworth, and the 1871 census shows the family living at "Gamekeepers Cottage", Hints. Your local postman is not aware of a Gamekeepers Cottage currently at Hints. The above may be of interest to you, and equally I would appreciate any information on the Marlows which you may hold.
	Editor	There was a keeper's cottage listed in the 1949 sale schedule for Hints Hall and Estate. This is now known as "Woodview Cottage".
	Lee Oates Queensland, Australia 20/07/09	I have only tonight noticed a previous email from Brian Haynes dated 20 August 2008 regarding the MARLOWs of Hints. He mentioned James and Alice (nee Flavel(l) ) MARLOW who are also my great great grandparents. I believe James was the son of Joseph MARLOW and Hannah? from Chilvers Coton and Hopwas. James was also the Under Gamekeeper, his brother Joseph the Gamekeeper on the 1861 census in Hints. Brian mentioned about James and Alice's infant daughters' gravestones at St Bartholomew's which I was unaware of. I am descended from their daughter Minnie Drusilla MARLOW born 1867 in Hints. I would very much like to compare notes with Brian if possible, and I would also appreciate any pointers on where to find further information on the MARLOWs from Hints. Thank you.
	Editor	Lee and Brian are in contact so I will update the website if any new information results.