CREACALL My Extended Family and Others

Third Generation

4. Leonard³ ATKINSON (John Francis², Thomas¹) (#181) was born in Dukinfield, Cheshire 9th NovemberFriday 9th November 1917. Leonard died Friday 22nd August 1997 in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, at 79 years of age.

He married Doris BOTTOMS in Dukinfield, Cheshire, Saturday 10th July 1943. (Doris BOTTOMS is #182.) Doris was born 8th April 1922. Doris is the daughter of Francis BOTTOMS and Esther Ann HOWARD. At 25 years of age Doris became the mother of Alan ATKINSON in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, 7th February 1948. At 30 years of age Doris became the mother of Elaine Ann ATKINSON in Ashton-under-lyne, Lancashire, Sunday 1st June 1952. Doris, as Elaine Ann ATKINSON's mother, presented her at her baptism in Dukinfield, Cheshire, England, Sunday 27th July 1952. Doris, as the mother of the bride, attended Elaine Ann ATKINSON and Anthony Richard CREACALL's wedding in Dukinfield, Cheshire, Tuesday 18th June 1974.⁽¹⁾

At 30 years of age Leonard became the father of Alan ATKINSON in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, 7th February 1948. At 34 years of age Leonard became the father of Elaine Ann ATKINSON in Ashton-under-lyne, Lancashire, Sunday 1st June 1952. As Elaine Ann ATKINSON's father, Leonard presented her at her baptism in Dukinfield, Cheshire, England, Sunday 27th July 1952. Leonard, as the father of the bride, attended Elaine Ann ATKINSON and Anthony Richard CREACALL's wedding in Dukinfield, Cheshire, Tuesday 18th June 1974.⁽²⁾ He gave the bride away at the marriage of Elaine Ann ATKINSON and Anthony Richard CREACALL in Dukinfield, Cheshire, Tuesday 18th June 1974.⁽³⁾

Historical events during the life of Leonard ATKINSON: The war ends in an allied victory on November 11, 1918; Roosevelt and Churchill have a strategy meeting on August 17, 1943; Princess Elizabeth is with child on April 6, 1948; Three trains collide in London and kill 78 people on August 10, 1952; Labour just gets in with a tiny majority in the second election of the year on November 10, 1974.

Leonard ATKINSON and Doris BOTTOMS had the following children:

child 7 i. Alan⁴ ATKINSON (#394) was born in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire 7th February 1948. Alan died June 1948 in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, at less than one year of age.

child 8 ii. Elaine Ann ATKINSON (#5) was born in Ashton-under-lyne, Lancashire Sunday 1st June 1952.

Our Wedding Day 1974

She married Anthony Richard CREACALL in Dukinfield, Cheshire, Tuesday 18th June 1974.⁽⁴⁾ (Anthony Richard CREACALL is #1.) Tony was born Bowden, Cheshire, England Wenesday 20th September 1944.⁽⁵⁾ Tony⁽⁶⁾ is the son of Ernest CREACALL and Lily HINCHLIFFE.

Southfield Maternity Home, Bowdon, Cheshire, scene of my birth

Tony also September 1944 in Bowden, Cheshire, England.

27 Lincoln Avenue, Stretford

He resided in Stretford, Manchester October 1944, 27 Lincoln Ave.⁽⁷⁾

Whit Walk 1952c. I am in the centre carrying my Pac-a-Mac

Tony also 1946 in Stretford, Manchester.⁽⁸⁾ Tony, Lily HINCHLIFFE's child, resided with Lily 6 Willingdon Drive, in Prestwich, Manchester, England 1947.

6 Willingdon Drive, Prestwich

He resided in Prestwich, Manchester, England 1947, 6 Willingdon Drive.

At under 4 years old.

The occasion was Grandad and Grandma's Golden Wedding. The back row shows Barbara, Graham (Hinchliffe) Bill (Fletcher) and Joan (Fletcher)

Tony also June 1948 from 6 Willingdon Drive, Prestwich, Manchester. Tony was listed on the roll as a student in Prestwich, Manchester, England, 1948.

Whitsuntide, 1949c, Newtown Street, off Bury Old Road, Prestwich

Tony also 1949c in Prestwich, Manchester.

Me (second from left) as soldier in Sunday School Christmas Pantomime at the Heaton Park Methodist Church Hall.

Tony was listed as a member of a church in Prestwich, Manchester, England, 1952.

Whit Walk 1952c. I am in the centre carrying my Pac-a-Mac

Tony also 1952 in Prestwich, Manchester.

96 Milton Road, Prestwich

He resided in Prestwich, Manchester, England July 1955, 96 Milton Road.

My first year at secondary school, aged 12. I am the one wearing glasses. The "Transition" form is flanked by Miss Neilson, class teacher, and Mr Hulme, head master.

Tony was listed on the roll as a student from Prerstwich, Manchester, 1956.

Close-up from Transition class photo

Tony also 1957 in Prestwich, Manchester.

Me as a pupil of Heys Boys School

Tony was listed on the roll as a student in Prestwich, Manchester, England, September 1957. Tony's occupation: Warehouseman (Ironmongery) in Miller Street, Manchester, Monday 11th January 1960. Tony was a Prestwich Wheelers Cycling Club member in Prestwich, Manchester, England, 1960. Tony was a West Pennine Racing Club member in Heywood, Lancashire, 1960. Tony was a Fallowfield Cycle Racing Track member in Fallowfield, Manchester, 1961.

In 1961/2 I was a regular visiter to Finigan's Dance Hall, Seymore Road, Crumpsal, Manchester. Keith (sat to my right and Larry are the only two names I can remember.

Tony also 1961 in Crumpsal, Manchester. Tony was listed as a member of a church in Bury, Lancashire, 1962. Became Sunday School teacher and later Sunday School Superintendent (leader). Also, started the Wednesday Childrens Bible Club and preached in the church in a lay capacity.

He was baptized in Bury, Lancashire, 1963. Religion: Assemblies of God. He and Rita honeymooned in Fort William, Scotland, Saturday 12th March 1966. At 22 years of age Tony became the father of Stephen Richard CREACALL in Jericho, Bury, Lancashire, Friday 28th April 1967. Tony's occupation: Door-to-door vacume cleaner sale in Bootle Street, Manchester, 1967. At 23 years of age Tony became the father of Deborah Jayne CREACALL in Jericho, Bury, Lancashire, Thursday 4th April 1968. Tony's occupation: Fork-lift truck driver in Radcliffe, Lancashire, 1968. Tony's occupation: Entertainer in UK and parts of Europe, 1970.

My first publicity photo.

Tony also 1971 in Whitefield, Manchester, England. Tony's occupation: Entertainer in Prestwich, Manchester, England, 1972. At 28 years of age Tony became the father of Mark Alan CREACALL in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, Wednesday 27th December 1972. Tony was a Heaton Park Golf Club member in Prestwich, Manchester, England, 1973. Tony's occupation: part-time representitive in Prestwich, Manchester, England, 1973. Tony was divorced from Rita BROMWICH in Bury Magistrates Court, Saturday 15th June 1974. He and Elaine honeymooned in The Palace Hotel, South Shore, Blackpool, Tuesday 18th June 1974.

The Old Chapel (Unitarian), Dukinfield, place of our marriage.

Tony also Tuesday 18th June 1974 in Dukinfield, Cheshire. Tony's occupation: Cleaner in Swan Street, Manchester, 1974.

My publicity photo, 1974

Tony's occupation: Entertainer in Prestwich, Manchester, England, 1974. Tony's occupation: part-time television installer in Prestwich, Manchester, England, 1975.

Publicity photo for my one and only record release "Bobbin Girls, Bobbin Boys" 1978

Tony's occupation: Entertainer in Prestwich, Manchester, England, 1978. Tony's occupation: Entertainer in Prestwich, Manchester, England, 1979. Tony was a Hyde Olympic Cycling Club member in Hyde, Cheshire, 1982. Tony's occupation: Part-time Assurance Salesman in Stockport, 1983. Tony was a Conservetive Party member in Stockport, 1983. Tony was a Team Sportif Cycle Racing Club member in Tameside, Manchester, 1985.

Singing in the 80's

Tony's occupation: Compere/entertainer in Prestwich, Manchester, England, 1986c.

Sandra's Bar, Benidorm, where I was working as an entertainer April 1987 (left to right) Danny Carr (agent), Mike (holidaying drummer), Elaine, Mark and me

Tony traveled in Europe, April 1987.

The Team Sportif Junior Racing Squad in Benidorm 1987 (left to right) Pete Wardle, Rob Wilkinson, Me, John Hargreaves, Ian Hallam, Mark and Jon Clarke

1987 saw me taking a group of lads from the cycle club to Benidorm, Spain, ( I got an engagement entertaining there) for some early season training and racing. The main feature of the trip was that the Vaulta de Espana was starting from Benidorm just a few days after we arrived. We met up with several of the teams and on one day the lads rode up the mountains with the previous years Tour de France winner, Louren Fignion and his team. The fact that the Vaulta was starting there was a complete surprise to all of us. Information about cycle racing in Spain was very spars in the UK at that time. We still managed to get two races in by hiring a rickety old van and driving hair raising trips over the mountains. The lads came back with some huge trophies

Tony traveled in Europe, April 1987. Tony was a Brookdale Golf Club member in Woodhouses, Failsworth, Manchester, 1990.

Publicity photo 1992

Tony's occupation: Entertainer in Dukinfield, Cheshire, England, 1992. Tony was a New Labour member in Dukinfield, Cheshire, 1996. Having been a Tory all my life (born and bread, you might say) I decided to join the New Labour Party being thoroughly sick of the the way the Tories were treating the "little" man and lining their own pockets (it seemed) not to mention all the sleaz. The final straw was denying this nation the EU Social Contract.

1997, Landudno. We stopped at the famouse Headlands Hotel.

Tony traveled in UK, 1997.

I took this photo on Debbie's visit to the UK in October 1997. One of the rare shots I got her to smile. I can't remember what I was doing it seems to be amusing to some. (L to R) Brandon, Elaine, Thomas, Chris, Richard and Debbie.

Tony also September 1997 in Dukinfield.

Sometime in 1998 this image appeared on the concrete flag stones at the side of the house (2 Lime Close)

The image holds a staff topped by the Greek letter "Omega". I see a face half way down the staff, a gargoyle to the right of it and a animals head (sheep or bull?) below that.

Tony also 1998 from Dukinfield, Manchester. Tony's occupation: Part-time Care Assistant in Burnage, Manchester, October 1998.

Celebrating our 25th Wedding Anniversary 1999

Tony anniversary Wednesday 18th June 1999 in Dukinfield, Cheshire. "I had spent weeks organising a small, informal get together of some of Elaines oldest friends and I tried to keep the occasion a secret from her but, with a few days to go, I had to tell her or I would have been in danger of serious physical injury".

We enjoy sangria in Torramalinos, September 2000

Tony traveled in Europe, October 2000. "We traveled to Torremolinos and drank sangria while listening to a Peruvian flute band (the sangria was grossly over-priced)".

"I force Bill (a life long Manchester United fan) to hug my Manchester City shirt"

He attended a meeting in Europe, October 2000. "Me and Bill met up on the Costa del Sol, Spain, after a gap of 20 years"

Converlesing with a ginger beer after my heart scare at Benidorm November 200

Tony traveled in Europe, December 2000. December 2000 saw me heading for the infamous Benidorm, Spain, on a four week entertainment contract. Three nights into the engagement I acquired a stomach problem that developed into possible food poisoning. This put pressure on my heart resulting in one heart valve mal-functioning and and so to hospital in an emergency ambulance. I was given five lots of medication and told "No alcohol". I think this was the only English word the hospital staff knew. The photo shows me convalescing with a glass of ginger ale.

Me, Elaine and Mario, wonderful, energetic barman at the Porto Fino Restaurant, Xemxija, St Paul's Bay, Malta, February 2001

Tony traveled in Manchester, February 2001.

Reunion of three Hinchliffe cousins (L.to R. Bill, me and Graham)

The first time for 35 years that we had been in the same room together.

Tony also Saturday 24th March 2001 in Manchester. (See Anthony Richard CREACALL for the continuation of this line.)

Elaine's baptism certificate. St Mark's Church, Dukinfield, 27th July 1952

She was baptized in Dukinfield, Cheshire, England, Sunday 27th July 1952. Religion: Church of England.

"When I grow up I'm going to be that high" Elaine in the rear garden of her auntie Edith (#416) and uncle Georges (#437) home at 114, Crawford Street, Ashton-under-lyne

Elaine also 1954c from Ashton-under-lyne.

Elaine (third from the left) at Mrs Walmersley's dance class, 1960c

Elaine also 1960c in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire.

Bronze certificate for Old Time Dancing, 25th March 1961

Elaine also 25th March 1961 in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire.

Elaine rides "Tango" at the Mottram Show July 1964

Elaine also August 1964 from Mottram Show.

Elaine at 8 years old with (left to right) Karen Rhodes, Lynda Cook, Spencer Cook outside 14, Medway Avenue, Bridlington, The boarding house of Mr and Mrs (Rose) Cook.

Elaine traveled in England, 1965.

Elaine and Denise Mitchael enjoy candyfloss at the harbour, Bridlington, Yorkshire

Elaine traveled in England, 1966.

Elaine with Barry and Susan Rhodes on her visit to Benidorm, Spain

Elaine traveled in Europe, 1967.

Elaine and Karen Rhodes eat hamburgers on a visit to Blackpool. June, 1968

Elaine traveled in England, 1968.

Elaine with Jean and Sue in the Beachcomber Bar, Butlins, Skegness

Elaine traveled in England, 1970.

Elaine poses at the Birdcage Club, Ashton-under-lyne, Lancashire

Elaine's occupation: from Ashton-under-lyne, Lancashire, 1971. At 20 years of age Elaine became the mother of Mark Alan CREACALL in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, Wednesday 27th December 1972. Elaine, as Mark Alan CREACALL's mother, presented him at his baptism in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, Saturday 30th December 1972.⁽⁹⁾ Elaine, as Mark Alan CREACALL's mother, presented him at his baptism in Dukinfield, Cheshire, England, Sunday 3rd June 1973.⁽¹⁰⁾

Elaine at Chester Zoo wheeling Mark in his pram

Elaine traveled in England, 1973.

Elaine with Mark in Stamford Park, Ashton-under-lyne

Elaine also April 1974 from Stamford Park, Ashton-under-lyne.

Elaine with friends on her hen night, 1974

Elaine also 15th June 1974 from Dukinfield Central Club. She and Tony honeymooned in The Palace Hotel, South Shore, Blackpool, Tuesday 18th June 1974.

The Old Chapel (Unitarian), Dukinfield, place of our marriage.

Elaine also Tuesday 18th June 1974 in Dukinfield, Cheshire.