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Photo of Bilston, St Leonard's Church c1960

Bilston, St Leonard's Church c1960
Ref: B353023

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Bilston born

I was born in Bilston at my granny's house although we moved to Tipton when I was 6 but I spent most of my life around the area and have fond memories of Bilston market (the old one), it was magical when I was small. I was born in Moxley, my granny's house was behind the Quasi Arc factory (not sure of the spelling), it became the BOC, and my mom and auntie worked there. As an adult I went to the music festivals in Hickman Park. My nan lived in Wednesbury and I remember walking with her to the Hickmans bakery to get fresh bread. My auntie still lives in Tettenhall. I moved to Nottingham 9 years ago and I love it here but I like to browse my homeland.

Shared on 11 February 2009 by Christine Metcalf.

Photo of Bilston, St Leonard's Parish Church 1968

Bilston, St Leonard's Parish Church 1968
Ref: B353002

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The Ford Anglia

I owned the Ford Anglia 105E parked on the road outside the church in the bottom left hand corner of the photograph. I rang the bells at the church and usually parked in that place. The car, Harry Potter blue, registration ADH 532B, was sold to pay the solicitors fees on our first home in Wellington. I have many happy memories of that church and remember the people there with great affection.

Richard Dorrington

Shared on 30 September 2008 by Bryony Dorrington.

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