The Castle, Hastings

Edith said the parcel had arrived, a meat order one assumes and indicates that John may have been to stay.

February 2nd 1906 was a Friday.

Carlisle Parade, Hastings

For Sunday October 23rd 1904 Edith wanted to roast a piece of pork, but if the Goodridge Butcher's shop didn't have pork a joint of beef would do.

October 20th 1904 was a Thursday.

Now you have left School

John left school in the Summer of 1904 just after his 14th birthday. As the only son, he felt that it was his duty to work for his father in the butcher's shop that he had lived above since his birth in June 1890.

July 11th 1904 was a Monday. William Morrissey alias Smith Arrested for: Sleeping Out Arrested at: North Shields Police Station Arrested on that date.