Neil Gibbons		26/Jan/2002:17:44:48
The Gibbons Family goes back centuries in Castor, and I was delighted to find a previously unknown photo of my father, Harry Gibbons, along with his future bride to be, Millie Oliver in the 1927 Primary School picture. Harry was very touched when I showed him this - he is still alive and very well living in Torquay, Devon. He still keeps in touch with his 'best friend', Harry Coulson, who lives in the village. My Grandfather, Tom, along with his (many) brothers and other members of the family, ran the traction engine business from the yard opposite the Fitzwilliam Arms. Neil Gibbons
PATRICK SHARPE.		24/Jan/2002:20:25:28
malcolm clifford lon		23/Jan/2002:17:14:43
Hello Castor, My name is Malcolm Clifford Longfoot son of Clifford Longfoot of Yarwell. Born 1943 in Gladstone Street Peterborough. When I left Deacons Grammar School in 1959 I joined the Royal Navy and was washed up and swallowed the anchor in Liverpool in 1968 where I have lived since. Lovely web site bringing back some good memories. Do any of you Longfoot's still living in the area know if anyone in the family has attempted a family tree? Best Wishes to All Malcolm called Cliff.
Andy	Isle of Man TT races	22/Jan/2002:22:45:45
I'll try again to add an entry!! I live in what used to the Barley Mo pub in Ailsworth and would love to know some history about the building. When it opened closed, anything really. Can anyone help? Thanks Andy
jospeh		21/Jan/2002:16:34:02
hi everyone,
Martin -&- Jane - Prin		12/Jan/2002:10:18:25
I just wanted to thank all our customers and everyone in the village for being so welcoming and helpful. We could not have wished for a better Christmas and look forward to meeting more of you in the New Year. Thanks again.
Peter		04/Jan/2002:00:42:44
My great grandparent Archer John Ward was born in castor in 1876. What an interesting site. Wish I could get hold of a calendar though or buy some old photo's. Any chance? Many thanks in anticipation. Pete Smith,, Sheffield.
Vincent Brierley	Brierley-&-Co	25/Dec/2001:00:45:09
Hey Steve -remeber I've got the brief address. Try to use it during the Christmas break and I'll buy you one or two pints of that dark brown Irish Liquid. Vincent
Bob Lane -&- Wendy Wag		22/Dec/2001:17:01:50
A realy good site ive spent hrs looking.
joan		14/Dec/2001:14:21:55
I AM Santa in his Magical Grotto
Brian		14/Dec/2001:14:15:15
lovely lovely lovely. My name is Brian I am very pleased with this website it contains good information and it is clear that good research has been carried out. I am a researcher myself currently researching my familys history. goodbye castor people!! with love, camp Brian
Martin		06/Dec/2001:12:46:37
We are moving to Castor this month and would appreciate advice on where we can stable my wife's horse, an Irish Draught gelding, also, the names of any vets you might recommend. Thank you.
ann gosbell		03/Dec/2001:23:51:51
saw this web site of castor. and just had to add to your guestbook. in 1955 my farther herbert collier built the crematorium at marholm. we lived there on site. mother (peggy) brother (david) and myself ann collier.we wre there from 1955 till about 1958.we became friends with the local policeman ted brawn his wife rene his daughters jane and ann. we spent many evenings with them at the police house in castor.i have all good memorys of my years there.and at marholm my brother and i went to the village school in marholm, just one teacher mrs telford and her little dog.not many children attended. is there any one in castor or ailsworth whom nos the where abouts of the daughters of the policeman jane and ann brawn .we no ted died and rene had a stroke. it would be nice to hear from any one whom knows us or the where abouts of the daughters. love this web site brought back so many happy childhood dreams ann
Nina Richardson		03/Dec/2001:10:05:49
Hello Castor. I used to live there ages ago-until about 1995? I went to Primary school there. i wonder if anyone that went there remembers me? Well since then I went to kings school in Peterborough when i lived at home in Crowland, then went to uni in chelmsford studying Environmental planning, and now I am working in Cambridge as a Transport planner! Id like to know what fellow friends r up to? I know about Gemma Towning. I hear people are becoming teachers-Clare Blanchford and Hannah gibson. What about Trevor Hornsby and andrew gardner? Ben Lee? Sarah Bailey? Rowen? Charlotte Drake?
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Tom Wilcosky		27/Nov/2001:16:46:45
Hi Castor -&- Ailsworth! We're the Yanks living in Maffit's Barn, the last two-storey home at the north end of Maffit Road. Any information on the history/original use of structure would be appreciated! And, apologies to our neighbours for the occasional baseballs and footballs that come flying over the walls! Season's greetings to all! Tom, Connie and the boys
Kevin Martin		23/Oct/2001:23:04:13
Lovely to find my grandfather, Sam Catmull, in the 39/45 Home Guard photo. Does anyone remember him? He was the village blacksmith. Brought back a lot of happy memories of day trips to the village in the 50's as a little boy. Very much remember us catching an Eastern Counties 310 or 311 early on Saturday afternoons to go and watch The Posh in the Midland League!!
Patrick O'brien		20/Oct/2001:17:55:00
I am the nephew of Betsy Wyldbore and my wife and i would like to thank everyone in the village who has supported her through her illness and visited her in hospital. We live in kent so can only visit infrequently but it reassures us to know that the kind folk of Ailsworth and Castor care for her so well. Thanks again. Patrick
Rob		08/Oct/2001:13:14:36
its not clean, do it again
anne Uff (nee Coulso		07/Oct/2001:15:03:22
Have just discovered this, thanks to Janet Longfoot. I was also born in Castor in 1955 and lived at 30 Peterborough Road. My Uncle Harry and Auntie Mary Coulson still live at Stocks Hill also my cousin Roy and family. My parents Jack and Vera are both buried in the churchyard and we visit when we can although we now live in Wiltshire. Looking forward to seeing what's on the site.
Jimbo		29/Sep/2001:20:42:44
Good Luck to the lads out "longnetting". It's important that we keep these skills alive!
Terry Wadsley		28/Sep/2001:12:07:41
Great site. Nice to see some of the history of a village on my doorstep. Of course there is another motive. I believe my grandmother, Elsie Rushby worked at the Fitzwilliam Arms at some time (about 1912ish), grandfather, William Wadsley born Ailsworth 1884, his mother, Charlotte Wadsley married John Beeby in St Khyneburgha 1887. Anyone know of the descendants of the family names Wadsley, Beeby, Hill, Graham. Love to hear from anyone (except Ronnie Baker!!!!) and the christian name "Foundy"
M Phillips		21/Sep/2001:20:19:33
Does anyone have any information on the Wright family, listed as living at Belsize Lodge in/around 1760's - connection's with both Thompson and Laxton surnames. The village is a lovely place and we hope to return to visit again next year.
Catherine V.		06/Sep/2001:20:27:42
Castor looks like a wonderful place to live........would very much like to try that sometime!
Graham Wadd		30/Aug/2001:20:39:06
My Grandfather lived near Petesrborough before travelling to Australia on a P-&-O liner as a cook and jumping ship in Sydney Harbour. Graham
GEORGE CONKEY		24/Aug/2001:22:12:34
Hi nice to see the old village making its mark on the web keep up the good work.
Timothy S. Ailsworth		16/Aug/2001:19:21:32
enjoyed your description of my probable ancestrial home
Trish		10/Aug/2001:01:28:04
I've always had a deep interest in British history and stumbled across the story of St. Cyneswith years ago. I was delighted to find your wonderful web site and look forwad to the day that I can visit your beautiful town and Cyneswith's alter in person. Thank you.
David Lunn		16/Jul/2001:10:05:23
Well done Auntie Mavis. David - Tanzania
Roz Pearson		10/Jul/2001:16:06:53
Some of you may know my auntie Mavis who is Mary Lunn's sister. She would not like me to tell you this but I think it was quiet a feat that she climbed right to the top of our magnificent church tower, which I think was quiet an acheivement and not easy for someone of 72. So I am wondering if anyone can beat that. I have also read Janet's message and Ron says "are you sure about the year of birth and were you just under 9"!!!!!!!!!!
Janet Longfoot		22/Jun/2001:20:53:31
I was born in the village in 1955. I still have a cousin living there Colin. We come from two of the old families in the history of Castor and Ailsworth. My grandmother was Nellie Sharpe and My grandfather was Harry Longfoot. I went to Castor school till I was 7 and then we moved away. Does anyone remember me? I lived in the wooden bungalow that used to stand opposite the school gate at 4 stocks hill. My cousins Julian and Marion Uff lived next door at number 2. My teachers were Mrs Berridge and Mrs Sismey? I think. Mr POP berridge was headmaster then. My father Norman Longfoot worked for the local newspaper and my mum Ethel had a part time job at the shop in the village - Smith's.My great aunt was a sunday school teacher at the old congregational chappel which is now an antiques centre! Anyone who can remember any of this please contact me. Excellent site. I have come home!
Nick Bennett		26/May/2001:22:47:58
hi people
Graeme Weaver		26/May/2001:19:16:47
Our Kid Lives There And It Looks Great
Sandra North		13/May/2001:16:34:13
I met a Castor resident recently and thought I would be nosey! L:ooks a nice place to live.
Don and Babs Horne		13/May/2001:16:25:20
We are villagers and have lived here since 1964. Don has a brother in Australia (Melbourne) and a sister in New Zealand (Dunedin).
joseph		29/Apr/2001:09:04:53
hello everyone
Robert (Bob) York	The Royal Australian Navy Net	24/Apr/2001:22:51:03
G'day, Born Thorpe House, Peterborough, 1950. Father - Frank York a Castor lad, Mother - Dorothy (Nee Philips)from Ramsey. Emigrated to Australia in December 1954, settled in Melbourne, Victoria. Further offspring followed their arrival in the Land DownUnder. Frank (signed the guest book below) and Elizabeth. I was fortunate to have a tiple at the Fitzwilliam Arms, Dad's local several times between 1983 - 1985 when I was posted to England with the Royal Australian Navy. Like to hear from anyone who remembers our family name. Our last address in Peterborough was 41 Glenton Street. Regards Bob
Nigel Dytham		23/Apr/2001:22:52:02
HI EVERYBODY IN SUNNY CASTOR, HOWS THE CRICKET GOING TO BE THIS SEASON?? LETS PUT SOMETHING ON THIS SITE SO US CASTOR EXILES IN SCOTLAND CAN FOLLOW THE EXPLOITS OF MR.RAGER,JARVIS,DELLER,AND GOOD OLD NORMAN. MISSING PLAYING AT PORT LANE,GOOD LUCK.
Ross Pick		20/Apr/2001:20:08:08
Hi. I own an apple orchard in the village, would anyone care to sponsor an apple. i also like dogs with big ears. tarah
Frank YORK		18/Apr/2001:02:54:52
Hello all and G'day from Australia. My parents lived in Castor before coming to Melbourne Australia. YORK COTTAGE was our family home. It still has our name on the front door. I carry my Dads and family name - Frank York. My mother was Dorothy Kathleen Phillips. My Dad spent a bit of time bending the elbow at the Fitswilliam Arms. He was in the British Army and served domestically before going to Eqypt and the Middle East - being away from 1940 to 1946. Mum and Dad emigrated to Australia in 1954. I and my family were lucky enough to visit Castor last September for the first time. I wanted to see where my parents grew up and see what they had left behind. I felt like I had come home. I would love to hear from anyone who may know of my family in Castor. My Mother passed away 5 years ago. My Father passed away a few weeks ago. My Grand Dad is buried in St Kyneburgha's. I would also like to hear from anyone who knows the current owners of YORK COTTAGE. I hope to come back this year to
charlie		15/Apr/2001:20:06:39
i am of understanding that i have an immitator - stop it.
KAREN		14/Apr/2001:20:45:39
I am researching Parkinsons from here,found my great x 4 grandparents on the marriages banns any other info would be helpful karen
Tom D.		26/Mar/2001:15:26:21
Hi from Louisville, Kentucky. I'm a friend of Rebecca Goodacre who lives in Castor. Just wanted to stop by and say Hiya. Maybe someday I'll get to come visit your beautiful village. Besides.. I want to check out a pub. ;) T.
Ros Johnson		21/Mar/2001:11:08:19
I grew up in Castor, got married in St Kyneburgha in 1973 it was really great to see the old place, i'd like to say hi to anyone there who looks at this and knows me. I now live in Austalia. Well done Steve Walker.
Professor Bernard Le		19/Mar/2001:21:26:28
I went to Kings School Worcester with the Rev William Spencer Dwerryhouse Burke. We are both from Ulster families and served as high ranking army officers, he in Britain, myself in Africa. Now he is a minister and myself a Biblical Historian specialising in studies on the Queen of Sheba. I should very much like to contact him by email concerning an aspect of military history. Bernard Leeman Morocco 19 March 2001
glen the kingfisher		07/Mar/2001:12:51:29
i am a rapper of sorts i partake in village sports i have a green stain on my shorts and my case study is wilson and tautz bowowow yippy yo yippy yay blah blah blah! i collect beer mats from the inn whilst burying my head in the bin some might say i live a life of sin but really you've gotta be in to win (it) bowowow yippy yo yippy yay blah blah blah!
Geoff Glover		26/Feb/2001:16:13:33
I am a villager and, yesterday, visited the website to discover messages in the visitors' book from two sons and a daughter of Kenneth W Glover who is my cousin. I have not been in contact with him since he left for canada in 1954. I was then still at school and am now 65! I had been hoping to trace him and it looks as if the village website has provided me with the means of doing so. Many thanks!
Melanie Lacy		25/Feb/2001:17:39:39
Thanks Dad (Kenneth Wadd Glover) for the insight into your childhood. I hope I can visit the village someday.
Judi		25/Feb/2001:14:53:15
I was a Wyldbore prior to marriage so was great to see this site.
eh		24/Feb/2001:21:29:50
who says the fitz is going down the pan? its better than eva i'd say although phil is hard to replace
Dorothy		17/Feb/2001:22:04:29
Love your page. Does anyone have information on Belsize Lodge? My brother-in - law's ancestors, the Culpins, lived there at one time.
Nigel K. Glover		15/Feb/2001:11:14:59
My father suggested I visit to see where he lived. Great site! I hope to visit one day in person. I was born in England in 1954 and left for Canada that same year. I have been living in Atlanta, Georgia since 1965.
Tim Marsden		14/Feb/2001:16:12:47
Tim Marsden 66 Birchall lane Deeping st James PETERBOROUGH Dear Sir Thankyou very much for this wonderful website, me and my colleague Mr David Smith recently went for a drink in a very productive little public bar called the Fitzwilliam Arms. It is a very productive business and my dog ate a pizza on a stick p.s. im a crap teacher love from timmy the man
Craig		12/Feb/2001:17:23:56
HI i by chance came across your website and i think that your village history is awesome. its good to see people who really do work together in a team to find out the things you have, well done to all involved
Maxine		11/Feb/2001:21:46:59
Great site, particularly the pictures. Am researching family history in the area (Laxton's/Wright's) and getting lots of assistance from a lady (she know's who she is!) in the village for whose help I am very grateful. The village looks wonderful and I am looking forward to visiting in the summer months.
Joe		07/Feb/2001:21:12:40
To ross tricker: yes the barns are still there, barns barn owls?
Jospeh		07/Feb/2001:21:10:12
whats all this we'll have no trouble here? Isay i say i say why on earth was my last entry deleted? By the way I think the website is good and it gives good portrayal of the villages.
Brian Shackleton		30/Jan/2001:18:04:58
HI guys how are you all doing? I am at home with david. i miss all my old team even nick. hope to be back some day to have a meal.
rob and margaret mac		30/Jan/2001:02:41:10
Great to see the guest book site! We're enjoying the beach weather here in California, but we miss everyone in Castor and Ailsworth, so hello everyone!! Robbie and Anna are enjoying their American education so far, especially PE in the sunshine! We think of you often--keep in touch.
Nicola Withers	Nikki's Site!!!	21/Jan/2001:21:15:58
Hi. I went to Castor last night to pick my friend up and then today I accidently found this Website. It's a really good site. I live in Whittlesey.
Tim Marsden		21/Jan/2001:17:01:06
What a very good website, it is very productive. I found the site most useful as i live in market deeping and often like to walk around the area, me and my wife might go for a walk around the hanglands, we never ever knew they were there. thankyou very much tim
John Howard		15/Jan/2001:17:58:52
Just surfed on in to see what's new and wow! A new guest book. Nice one Steve. Currently residing in Spain..where it's not so sunny and warm at the moment. After a long trip, a year in Canada and a few months here we're looking forward to returning. All the best. John, Marta and Charlie.
Ross Tricker		14/Jan/2001:20:15:50
i used to live in castor when i was a wee lad and me and my mates always used to go and play in the old barns up clay lane, are they still there? Like the site its a job well done to whoever did it, i live in ipswich now and i drive a ford focus.
David Jones		14/Jan/2001:20:13:00
i am a villager
Jean Wyldbore		08/Jan/2001:03:30:25
How super to see Castor views again! I have a postcard similar to one in the website which shows a different view of Castor "after the fire". I'll try to scan it and e-mail it in for the site! I also have some unidentifiable Wyldbore family photos; please contact me if you are interested. Still doing some Wyldbore-hunting even from 14,000 miles away (Melbourne, Australia) so please feel free to get in touch with me, or with my distant-times-removed cousin, margaret Lowe (nee Wyldbore) (also in Victoria, Australia) on ewol@qonline.com.au, who has searched a bit more efficiently and effectively than I.
Nicholas Clive Glove		25/Dec/2000:03:22:18
I am one of two sons of Kenneth Wadd Glover of Peterborough. I was born in Montreal in 1956 and have lived in the U.S. since 1958. I presently live in Tampa, Florida. Hope to visit one day.
Stephanie Hewitt		11/Dec/2000:13:43:36
I was pleased to find this website for use of a Geography assignment. I'm at Nene University College Northampton and have found looking at the site very interesting, and much of it's content useful. I chose Castor for my assignment as I come from Peterborough and so have another point of interest in the village as it is close to my home town. Thank you to whoever put this together and I hope that your information builds up!