I was interested to find your site as i have recently taken possesion of a boxed set of ten tea spoons that have the phrase "sunlight prize" printed on the box lining. i would like to know more about this prize what it is awarded for and how my family came by the set, as we have no known links to the firm. thanks for any help.
Justin Thomas < jazmeado@msn.com >
Wednesday, December 11, 2002 at 20:32:53

My uncle worked for lever brothers and went to South Africa in the early 60's. Possibly with the firm.
We lost contact and have been trying to find him.
His name is Terrance Parry (Terry) and lived in Little Sutton.
Chris Brown < jchrisbrown@merseymail.com >
Monday, September 30, 2002 at 13:59:42

Myself and my family have been planning to move to Port Sunlight. We have found a house on the market at a reasonable price, but which needs renovation - new window frames, guttering, new kitchen, bathroom etc.Can anyone let me know where to find out about the regulations applying to renovation work in Port Sunlight? Also, can any residents informally recommend a local builder who is experienced in working in the Village
and works to a good standard?
Stephen Dennett < stephen.dennett@kpmg.co.uk >
Tuesday, September 3, 2002 at 08:44:17

Presently looking to purchase a family home within the village, if anyone knows of any for sale please
contact by e mail or phone on 01512521385
tony rigby < tony.rigby2@btopenworld.com >
Monday, August 19, 2002 at 15:35:03

Can anyone help. I would like to purchase some black and white prints of Port Sunlight village atc. I live in Perth in WA and it would be nice to have them mounted on my walls to remond me of home
Many Thanks Pam Hewer < nherer@optusnet.com.au >
Monday, July 29, 2002 at 06:07:43

We have recently purchased a beautiful 2 bedroom cottage in superb condition and decoration within the village and have decided to let it out. Please contact for details if of interest to anyone.Thanks.
Colin Richards < Colin.Richards2@Halliburton.com >
Sunday, July 14, 2002 at 06:54:36

I am looking for an old friend who lives on New Chester rd in front of the school. His name is Dave Bailey and we haven't been in touch for ten years. If anybody knows him or of him could they let him or me or both know.
Dave Ross < ramross@infonegocio.com.pe >
Friday, June 28, 2002 at 20:28:47

I am pestering the life out of the Port Sunlight estate agents because my home in Liverpool is (hopefully) sold and I am wanting to move to the village. Can anyone give me information about property for sale? I would prefer a 3 bedroom house but am interested in anything that you might have to offer. Thank you Ann
Ann Brocksom < brock@tinyworld.co.uk >
Saturday, May 25, 2002 at 21:45:33

I am seeking information re: the Tann's who lived in Port Sunlight during the war.The mother's name was Rita Tann and they had a son called Derek. Her husband was in the fire brigade during the war and his house was blown up and the family were saved as they were under the stairs.I would love to be able to contact them.Any info would be great and deeply appreciated. Cheers.
Colin Aitchison < colinaitchison@hotmail.com >
Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at 02:00:17

We are a local history group from Bournville, Birmingham and are planning to visit your beautiful village in June 2003.It would be wonderful if we could arrange a guided tour and perhaps even meet up with a like minded group of your residents.As you are probably aware the Bournville Estate is quite unique - apart from having Cadbury World - but having myself already made a visit to you I know that Port Sunlight is very special indeed. Could you direct me to the best person to make contact with so that discussions can take place as to how we can make arrangements for this to happen?
Kate Hetherington - Committee Member (Bournville Society) < KateatBournville@aol.com >
Thursday, May 16, 2002 at 19:49:28

Love reading the messages.About Church Drive School.I was in juniors from '49 to '53.Music teacher Mr.Rogers,top class Mrs.Thomas,special class at back of hall Mr.Dill. Mr. Rogers could make his violin talk!!! Was the chippy Skillens, and then the Greeks. The hours spent at the baths. Being able to ride our bikes safely around the village.
Coreen Chance [Edge] < CHANCEcoreen@aol.com >
Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at 21:36:01

Buckleys ice cream in New Ferry yum. Saturday movies at the Rialto, cricket on the field at Lower Rd, I can remember the protective shields comming of the statues at the end of the war and the V-E street party we had. You darent get caught doing something wrong as everbody knew each other and your parents would know about it before you were home. I miss the village even after 33 years in Canada, mum still lives there (since 1937). We will be home to see her and the village in 2004 when I retire. Tony Jones
tony jones < jonestw@3web.net >
Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at 18:02:57

I am trying to trace my grandfathers relatives, his name was william henry allen of windy bank road. He worked at the soap factory and spent most of he's life in the army. He had 1 son len and a daughter rosemary if anybody knew him or knows how to get in contact with he's family please email me as i must get in touch with len.
becky jones < mail@beckyjones.co.uk >
Monday, May 13, 2002 at 14:51:31

Presently looking to purchase a family home within the village, if anyone knows of any for sale please contact by e mail or phone on 01512521385
tony rigby < tony123@ic24.net >
Sunday, May 12, 2002 at 19:22:41

Always good to come to this site and check out the messages, what a School Church Drive was.. Mr Byron Mr Harris (what a stroker !)Mrs Davies was a Bunny, who was the music teacher ? Does any one remember the fish and chip shop near the bridge.. the Ice cream shop in New Ferry. Sports day @ Church drive !!! what a giggle can any one remeber the house names in the School ?I Look forward to some replies
Neil Tooley < tooleyn@comchim.co.za >
Wednesday, May 8, 2002 at 13:41:36

I came across this site purely by chance and enjoyed looking around it.I have lived in the village all my life and have fond memories of riding round the conker trees with my mates then off down to the dell on the rope swing!!!!.So lookin through this site and seeing peoples memories on here i thought i may aswell put mine up on here as well.keep up the good work...
Andi Gifford < andigifford@hotmail.com >
Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 19:57:47

Who can I contact for assistance? I am looking for birth records for my Grandfather. He was born in Port Sunlight, England, Jan 14. 1882. His parents were Oliver Peter Morton and Karen (or Carrie) Marie Rosenvinge.
His name was Christian Adolph Morton. Are there any relatives still in Port Sunlight? HELP!!
Thank you,
Carrie < rhkluge@aol.com >
Saturday, March 9, 2002 at 20:52:42

I am organising a Gifted & Talented Summer school for year6 & 7 pupils. We are going to carry out a project on SOAP and will be visiting Port Sunlight. I would be grateful of any literature or leaflets etc. that we could look at prior to the village. Also is there anyone who would be willing to visit the school to talk either about the village and its history or experiences of working in the soap industry. I would be grateful for any help.
Wendy Haycock. Hillside High School Bootle.< wendyhaycock@hotmail.com>
Thursday, March 7, 2002 at 20:28:01

I wish to purchase a large print of Salem by Curnow Vosper to display in our school Ysgol Mynydd Bychan,Cardiff.
Any ideas where i can do so please? Diolch yn fawr,
Ann Williams < ann_wyn_williams@yahoo.co.uk >
Thursday, March 7, 2002 at 15:01:16

I recently returned from a trip to Liverpool where I purchased an item called "Comfort " . This product is used in your iron to give your laundry a fresh scent . I am very impressed with the product and would like to know if it is available in Canada
valerie moulsdale < valerie_moulsdale@acco.ca >
Monday, March 4, 2002 at 20:18:56

Hi I have just moved into the vilage. I have spent the last 16 years in the south I do come from Liverpool I decided to come back to the North I have alwyas loved Port Sunlight and feel honored to now be living in the village. I would like to make new friends and would like to know more about the history of the village.
Valerie < vallovell@yahoo.com >
Tuesday, February 26, 2002 at 23:06:01

Having been born in Port Sunlight 60 years ago it is a pleasure to visit your new web site. I have lived in the WestIndies for the past 40 years,If there are any Podmore's left in the village please contact me.
regards Roy
Roy Podmore < roypod@tstt.net.tt >
Friday, February 22, 2002 at 08:44:25

my sister is tracing our family tree, she has found a Charles (Chas) Radford who was employed by Lever Bros. soap works and died in 1965 (he would have been well past retirement age at this time) Any information would be greatly appreciated
Dave Oliver < daveoliver@sy14er.fsnet.co.uk >
Saturday, February 16, 2002 at 20:21:22

Hi my name is roy podmore born portsunlight 1941 now living in trinidad w.i.love to hear from someone in the village. Roy Podmore < roypod@tstt.net.tt >
Sunday, January 20, 2002 at 20:07:24

I am wondering if anyone can direct me to where I might find information on my great-grandfater, John Fox, who worked, and died, in Port Sunlight. He died in 1904-5, and left a wife, Matilda, and three children, Anne(a)(my grandmother) and James and John Fox. Is there a genealogical center or library in Port Sunlight with death records and/or church records? Or a cemetery? Any information is appreciated.
N.J.Madden < njmadden20@yahoo.com >
Thursday, January 10, 2002 at 20:31:48

Hi - I would like to find some record of my grandfather Richard EVANS and family who lived there in period between 1891 and 1902. I know he was there alone on the 1891 census but he married Elisabeth Glazebrook in 1891 and they had several children before they moved to St. Helens about 1902-3. I would appreciate any information possible, or if you could provide an address and times I could ask someone to go in person.
Joyce Crete < creteyet@aol.com >
Wednesday, January 9, 2002 at 22:32:42

My father's family comes from Port Sunlight and I still have an aunt living there. My grandfather was Jabez (Charlie) Moore and his wife was Annie. They lived on New Chester Road. My father was Herbert Moore and he was born in 1916. He married Mona Williams of Lr. Bebington. Dad was an apprentice printer at Levers and most of the family (both Moore and Williams) worked there or at Price's. I spent a few months in the Lux Washability Bureau doing test washes - I had asked for a laboratory job - in 1961 before going back to South Africa; we had moved there in 1951.I wonder if anyone remembers any of my family. I would love to hear from them if they do.
Hazel Fuller < hazel@fullerh.freeserve.co.uk >
Thursday, January 3, 2002 at 17:53:29

A relative of mine lived at 16 Windy Bank - Mrs. Nell Williams - and as she does not live there any more, I wondered if you could find out for me if she is still alive and if so where she is now. You can E-mail me with any information you are able to find. Thanks. Brian Williams < moonlight88@hotmail.com >
Wednesday, January 2, 2002 at 21:11:37