I am told by someone who worked there at the time that the building was built by local joiner Mr Ditchburn - does anyone recall his fore name?
Ditchburn lived at No.1 Carr View, Prestwick and prior to moving into the workshop he rented Prestwick Chapel as a joiners workshop from Billy Welch, Mechanical Engineer at East Walbottle colliery.
Ditchburn moved to a farm near Chollerford.
Can anyone remember who the next occupiers of the workshop were?
Ken, via Facebook, has kindly provided further information.
ReplyDeleteThe first owner was Peter Ditchburn,then Kendal Cross (builders)then Brian Olds (Plant hire)followed by Steelfix.
Clearly Ken has a better memory than I - but I'm sure he is correct.