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Hello there,
Well ya coulda blown me sox fair orf me feet when I entered Driffield in my search engine looking for the genealogy archives in Yorkshire to find a little family history and find a whole flamin village in my namesake. By the way my father was born in a place called Wakefield but I guess that's another story *grin* Would love to hear from anyone that has any knowledge of "The Driffield" family, even if it includes a little bit of the ole lowdown. Take Care All. I will check in again sometime in the near future for a bit of an update. Hooroo DRIFFA
Daniel R. Driffield <mareegregg@westnet.com.au>
Silver Sands, Australia - Monday, December 31, 2001 at 06:24:18 (GMT)

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Just got this computer having a play and came across this site i was at driff school 77 - 82 or their abouts getting married i took my wifes name mccarthy i was robert beer from hutton ,i remember mr coscadden and the rest of the staff i remember a kimberley robinson i seem to think that we were in 1y in our 1st year , i now live 7 miles top side of pickering and manage a local garage ive proberley missed all the school reunions but this email address will contact me.
robert mccarthy <bodget66@hotmail.com>
pickering, uk - Thursday, December 27, 2001 at 10:49:59 (GMT)

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An Interesting Site.

Re.your notes on Wilfhome. I used to ride my bike there from Hull to fish in the drain going on sixty years ago. Revisiting it in the sixties I was intrigued by the stone causeway on each side of the river.

I did a bit of research on the place and these turn out to be the remains of a ferry which closed about 1920. I don't think anyone knows when it started but I have seen a stone axe dating back to about 1,000 b.c. which was dredged from the river at this point together with other antiquities which used to be on show in a Hull museum (The Transport Museum, in High Street I think).

The farmhouse there used to be a public house called the three jolly sailors - there used to be a lot of shipping up the River Hull to Driffield and this would have been a much-used stopping point. I believe that Wilfhome is a very ancient and interesting place and I would like to read any written history of that area if there is any.

Thank you again for an interesting site which brought back memories as I stretch out in the sun in.
Maurice Fairfield <mfairfie@bigpond.net.au>
Melbourne, Australia - Wednesday, December 26, 2001 at 12:37:21 (GMT)

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re ges gowlet
try going to Railway pub on a weds night
trev <sue@sdbradshaw>
brid, e.yorks - Monday, December 24, 2001 at 16:28:30 (GMT)

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It's normally the old man that hogs the stage, but just for clarification, it's young Frank Gladstone, not so young these days. Went to Driff School 60-65, worked at Driff Times, played footie with Driff Town, EI, Nafferton, Garton and drank with anybody that would drink, usually Micky Walton. Like I said anyone that knows me, get in touch.
Frank Gladstone <yorkie2020@aol.com>
Seamer, Scarboro, - Thursday, December 20, 2001 at 22:16:03 (GMT)

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Brilliant website. Been left Driff now for about 30 years but keep coming back. You cant get rid of me that easy. All my family are still there. Nice to see Ian Leslie's name on there, remember the Tiger pub mate. Also saw a couple of real old people, just like me, Paul Whiting and Steve Sorsby. Anyone who wants to e-mail me, feel free. Once again, congratulations on a great site. See you all soon.
Frank Gladstone <yorkie2020@aol.com>
Seamer, Scarboro, - Thursday, December 20, 2001 at 22:04:19 (GMT)

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Hello there!!=0)
I just wanted to say that I really enjoyed you´r town! It was great when I visited my great friend Catherine overe there!=)

A big thanks to the people in Driffield who made my visit in England very pleasent!!

Greeting and loads of love from cold Sweeeeden...
Malin Lundman <luddee@hotmail.com>
Luleå, Sweden - Sunday, December 16, 2001 at 01:37:04 (GMT)

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YOUR WEBSITE IS FANTASTIC. CONGRATULATIONS TO TONY COOPER A GREAT QUIZ PARTNER, TOGETHER WITH HIS WIFE JOAN, THANKS FOR THE MEMORABLE NIGHTS, EVEN THOUGH WE NEVER WON, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
JAN&HENRY BAXTER <METAXA_BRANDY@HOTMAIL.COM>
HERSONISSOS, CRETE GREECE.YOUR - Saturday, December 08, 2001 at 23:00:19 (GMT)

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very good site thanks garry
greengrass <beverleybeck@aol.com>
beverley, england - Monday, December 03, 2001 at 00:10:48 (GMT)

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very good site with plenty of good info all the best garry.
greengrass <beverleybeck@aol.com>
hull, england - Tuesday, November 27, 2001 at 00:24:24 (GMT)

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I was stationed at RAF Driffield in the '60s, Remember coming out of the railway station on a cold,wet,windy December night and wondering "where the **** have they sent me"!! But when I was posted away I left in tears. The best few years of my life, wonderful town, great people, I still look out for the "Tigers" result every week (things are looking up this season!). Used to drink mainly in the Red Lion, Buck, and Keys, as it was then, and must mention the hub of the social scene, The Zanzibar. Who can remember the "Honeycombs" live at Town Hall?
Maybe someday will manage back for a visit, if anybody out there remembers me, give me a call, unless I owe you money!
Thanks for the (happy) memories
Charlie Ross

Charlie Ross <tearlachros@netscapeonline.co.uk>
Garmouth, Scotland - Monday, November 19, 2001 at 22:33:51 (GMT)

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hello driffield, it was good to see this website as living in scotland i dont get to go home to driff much these days and really miss it.

i was born in leeds but brought up in driffield from the age of 3 and finally left when i turned 18, returned home again at the age of 24 and still go home when i can, pity about the show day but then it was too much money if you ask me for not much else other that beer tents! good to see the carnival day is still on even thought the photos are from 2000 - what happened to the 2001 carnival then?

i'd like to say hello to my mum, my brother and old friends that i have lost contact with. nicola if you go online (BROUGH) HI THERE, dont know when i will be home next but thats what i like about driffield doesent change that much,

whoever wrote about the thursday market day i think i must have missed something when i was home - a few stalls on the market square not my idea of a thriving market but then again the saturday one is alot worse.
any way driffeld dont go changing will see you soon!
karen
Glasgow, scotland - Friday, November 16, 2001 at 20:15:26 (GMT)

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NICE TO BE ABLE TO SEE MY OLD STOMPING GROUND OF CRANSWICK.
YORKSHIRE BORN AND PROUD OF IT.
REGARDS NESSY.
ALLAN NESS <annw44739@blueyonder.co.uk>
preston, england - Sunday, November 11, 2001 at 20:25:47 (GMT)

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Cool Site. Wish there were more like this one on the Net.
Ron Reisebericht
- Wednesday, November 07, 2001 at 07:10:05 (GMT)

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go to my band site its www.geocities.com/assumetheposition12/atp.html
rich <richgale2000@yahoo.com>
hull, - Tuesday, November 06, 2001 at 12:51:41 (GMT)

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Hello people of Driffield, this is a person from wetherby! erm...... everyone who reads this has gotta say hi 2 every phill that they know in driffield! please! email me if you find the right one (he's 17) hehehehe! he wont b expecting this!
bye bye driffield
Bx
Becky <bex33@hotmail.com>
Wetherby, England - Sunday, November 04, 2001 at 21:59:30 (GMT)

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A great surprise to find Driffield on line, especially since our son was born there 42 years ago. Very intersting little site. I also have an Uncle by marriage whose people came from there, George Wharrie, he now lives in Hull. Will be checking the site regularly.
Margaret & Charles Lamb <marchar@dragnet.com.au>
Cootamundra, NSW, Australia - Thursday, November 01, 2001 at 12:20:37 (GMT)

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Hiya I am interested in going dancing but I don't know any dancing classes from age 11 please send them to choczero@aol.com
Rosie Edmond <choczero@aol.com>
Driffield, England - Sunday, October 28, 2001 at 17:22:53 (GMT)

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ges driff school 71-77 anybody out there still in driff 2kids 1cat 1rabbit still into bikes .
ges gowlett <g.gowie@talk21>
driffield, england - Tuesday, October 23, 2001 at 19:08:05 (BST)

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go on this site www.geocitis.com/richgale2000/HOMEPAGE.html
hi mum
rich gale
hull, - Monday, October 22, 2001 at 17:54:55 (BST)

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What a surprise! Great Driffield on the web. I was born in Driff and went to Driffield School from 1961-1966 and then on to Bridlington School. Barry Tipping, Michael Plaxton, Mary Clubley, susan Ford, Podge hornby, Jammy Richardson, Shazza Edgar, Delia Prince - good memories. Any addresses? Now in Leicester having spent time in Aberdeen, Nottingham and Hull.

Paul Whiting <pwhiting@btnet.com>
Birstall, England - Friday, October 19, 2001 at 05:15:32 (BST)

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I came ti Driffiel last year to find my grandmothers family. but the church was closed. Walking down the main street passed past the shops gave me a sence of belonging, and I could just see Gran as a young girl there.

Thanks again
Stuart
Stuart McIntosh <vetnurse_nz@hotmail.com>
Brisbane, Australia - Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 22:01:17 (BST)

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Whoever arranged this site, take a pat on the back!! I was very impressed with the format and content.
Suzanna Meacock
Nottingham (ex Driffield), UK - Sunday, October 14, 2001 at 09:31:50 (BST)

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The site definately needs updating, now the Thursday market has landed with such wonderful impact on the town. at last, a busy day, lets make plans to put the Saturday market on the main street and really give Driffield a much need lift!
Joe Strummer <Joe Strummer 3@aol.com>
Leeds, England - Friday, October 05, 2001 at 18:40:31 (BST)

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Please visit the new website for our u12s & u13s junior football teams.
Cranswick U12's & 13's
HCJFC- Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 18:36:42 (BST)

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Great web site, loads of interesting information, will call back often. Ps found your site via villagesonline
Steve Nail <forsbrookvillage@btinternet.com>
Forsbrook Staffordshire, England - Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 21:43:59 (BST)

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Looking for a member of the driff clan called "Sunley". A "Daniel" would be nice... money, and ten months of employment beckon him. His old mobile has changed, and I can't find him in the phone book. All I know is "Kings Road" , "Driffield". HELP ME GIVE THIS MAN MONEY!! I Thank You!
Jamie Simcox <Mr_Hotsumo@hotmail.com>
Scarborough, England Fools!! - Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at 00:06:38 (BST)

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I'D LIKE TO SAY HI TO HANS WHO LOVES KURT HELEN WHO LOVES TOM AND WELL ME I'M NOT TELLING DRIFF IS SO COOL AND I'VE BEEN A STUDENT AT DRIFF FOR 4 YEARS NOW THE ONLY IMPROVEMENT I'D LOVE TO MAKE IS NO TEACHERS IN THE SCHOOL BUT SOME ARE ACE SO DON'T BE PUT OFF BY VIEWS COME TO DRIFF YOU MAY BE IMPRESSED. BYE FOR NOW!
JO.B <jo@tylers.com>
- Monday, September 17, 2001 at 20:38:28 (BST)

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Just to say Howdy,
i was born in beverley, many years ago.now live here in the USA, and have for many years.
As a boy i spent many hours in driffield. Guess none of us forget
east yorkshire. Still the best place and country side anywhere.

Have a great day.
John F. Kedgley Ph.D. <drjfk@mindspring.com>
Bossier city, louisiana, USA - Thursday, September 13, 2001 at 20:36:34 (BST)

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Sites like this make you really miss home, mums awfull cooking and the slapped wrist for coming in drunk.
i left driffield school in 1995 to study in newcastle but love to come home to visit.
If anyone see's the NAFF lads - mark j, drews 1+2, pully, richy johnson, the denhams etc give them a big hello.
also RUSS - the way into a pizza shop is not literally "through" the door.
will c u all soon
andy wilkinson
andrew wilkinson <pieman69uk@yahoo.co.uk>
co durham, uk - Friday, September 07, 2001 at 19:25:09 (BST)

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Hi all

I am trying to find an old freind, Annaleisa Walker Marshall, she lived opposite the small school in Lockington until about 1992. She had a Citroen Cv in red and white, had jet black hair and normally wore red lipstick. The last i heard of her she had been living in Beverley near the big roundabout that shoots off to Driffield. Last known job was with Geest on the south side3 of the humber. Any info would be well appreciated.

Regards

Richard
Richard <trebz50@hotmail.com>
Hessle, UK - Monday, September 03, 2001 at 16:06:13 (BST)

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great website, my mother grew up in driffield and i can't wait to show her this . I remember my grandfather taking me fishing and working in the garden but not much else,we moved to the states when i was about seven. hopfully i can return someday and refresh more memories.

John Brown <jltbrown1953@aol.com>
millville, , usa - Saturday, September 01, 2001 at 16:48:51 (BST)

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What a crap web site !!!!

I just want to know if the Driffield show is on??

But this web site seems to be a year out of date !!?!!???

Why ow why did anyone pay for this site without thinking about updating it !! and people wonder why e bussiness is going down the pan...... mown mown mown
Syman <pooo@pooo.com>
Leeds, yorkshire - Friday, August 31, 2001 at 20:42:24 (BST)

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Attention Old Bridlingtonians! Did you start Brid School in 1951? A 50-years-on reunion is planned for December 7 in the Expanse Hotel, Bridlington. For details please contact Richard Hawkins: e-mail richard.hawkins2@ntlworld.com Tel:01635-49801 (only 5 numbers). Or just turn up.
michael drury <michael@drurysports.fsnet.co.uk>
driffield, uk - Saturday, August 25, 2001 at 06:31:04 (BST)