Parish Council History
Brown Edge Parish Council is in fact Norton Parish Council! I know it sounds strange but until the local government boundary changes in 1965 Norton Parish Council was part of Leek Rural. This process of enlargement of Stoke on Trent had started earlier with the transfer of Smallthorne to Stoke. The Norton Parish Council consisted […]
The Davenport Family
William Davenport came to Brown Edge from Lask Edge before the 1861 census. However he was the patriach of all subsequent Davenports. He was born in Longsdon or Ladderedge as it was called then, where he was living next door but one to James Turner who came to Brown Edge before 1861 also. Mrs Mary Cornes […]
Aircrash
The information contained on this page is kindly donated by Mike Stowe a researcher into aircrash sites. B-24H Liberator 42-52625 of the 406th Bombardment Squadron crashed at Brown Edge between Stoke-on-Trent and Leek on the 15th August 1944 while being ferried from Warton to Cheddington following modification for night leaflet dropping operations. Crew / […]
Mumming play
The Brown Edge and Biddulph Moor Mumming play. This play was collected from a lady (whose name escapes me at the moment) in 1966 by John Levit. She lived at Biddulph moor but came from Brown Edge as a child. She remembered the play being performed in local pubs primarily at christmas time. Characters King […]
Featuring Roy Knight
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Recognise Him?
Just who is this lovely little boy? leave a message if you think you know the answer! For those of you that need a clue …..He didn’t look very happy then but now he has a smile on his face because he has recently achieved something for Brown Edgers. If you know the answer then […]
Job’s Pool
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Guestbook
Welcome to our updated guestbook where you can pass on memories or thoughts about Brown Edge and its people. Any personal requests such as attempts to contact people should be made through the contact us section. Current topics and news items should be addressed in the Parish News Forum. Please click on the guest book image below […]