Jean Wakenshaw
Jean belongs to: Cullercoats Community Centre
Jean was born in Simpson Street, Cullercoats in 1921. She has lived in Cullercoats most of her life.
Jean was interviewed by Kylea Little on 1 March 2006. The interview took place at Cullercoats Community Centre and lasted 36 minutes and 23 seconds.
Polly Donkin and the Cullercoats fisherwomen
Polly Donkin was a well known fundraiser for the Cullercoats lifeboat. She is seated in the middle of the photograph in the third row. She is surrounded by other Cullercoats fisherwomen. Jean's aunt is in the bottom left and her sister in law is on her aunt's lefthand side. The photograph was taken around 1930.
Visitor Comments
Polly Donkin
All I know is she is my great great grandma I think, my late father is David Relfe (1944-2001), his mum is Mary Relfe still alive, was Mary Brown before meeting grandad. I wish I knew more I know she met King George VI when he was prince of wales. But thats it,
By dave On 8 September 2006
Jean has 12 memories in the memorynet:
Jean's memories with a Environment theme:
Jean's other memories:
Growing up in Cullercoats- Family involvement in fishing
- Harbour Day
- Religion
John and Annie Lisle- Annie Lisle
- The Lisle family
- Polly Donkin and the Cullercoats fisherwomen
- Two Cullercoats fisherwomen
- Aunt Nellie
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