Nostalgic memories of Catterick's local history
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For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.
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Displaying Memories 11 - 20 of 20 in total
During 1946 and 1947 aged 5/6 I went with other friends from Whinney Hill to the 'School for Officers Children', which I now believe is a military dental hospital, on Scotton Rd.
I lived at No 11, Whinney Hill, now a training area, and moved to Bournemouth at the end of 1947, my father having retired from the Royal Corps of Signals.
I clearly remember travelling to both Richmond and Darlington by ...see more
Does anyone remember a Captain Evers, who gave his address as The Wirelines, Catterick Camp? He is mentioned on a document in connection with the marriage of my grandmother, Amy Sarah Hopper to Private Harry William Sutton no.S.12354 R.A.S.C. in April 1925. I have used the Army List but there are several Captain Evers. Alternatively, finding out which regiments were there at that time would be a help.Thank you
I worked in W.H.Smiths in 1955. So I could have been in the shop when this photo was taken. The shop opposite on the corner of Shute Road was called Crasters (haberdashery) where I used to buy many a pair of nylons etc. It gives me a lovely feeling seeing that road again. I used to cycle up and down that road every day to work.
I remember the tanks from 3 T.R Regiment rumbling down this road as they were ...see more
I was posted to no 7 training unit number 9 troop 5th in February 1953, i did have a troop photo but with 5 house moves over the years they have been lost. If anyone out there has a photo of this group I would love to see it, also any photos of the OTW unit at Marne Lines, or if no photo any memories, as I would love to receve an email. I would like to find out about my best friend Brian Cook, any information would be gratefully received.
Bob Brown
My father was a band master in the Duke of Wellington's Regiment (regular army). I was born in India in 1939 and my mother and father had to come back to England at the start of the Second World War. I can remember Catterick Camp although I was only young. I can remember having whooping cough and the Army doctor was Dr Pye. I also remember the tanks and the Italian prisoners of war, and army ...see more
I learned the game of snooker here as a young lad. My father was based in Catterick. I also learned to swim at the pool there.
I was an Army 'brat. My father served with the Royal Tank Corps/Regiment after territorial service with the Green Howards. We lived on the Garrison[Cambrai Lines] in married quarters. Next door neighbours included a CSM with some sons, one of my age. 'Janker Wallahs' [defaulters] were used to assist in his garden. One of the lads asked if I liked radishes - a fruit/plant/veg that I did not ...see more
My grandfather was at Catterick Camp during the 1930s. I Think his full name was Henry Roland Castell Viles. My dad hasn't seen his father since he was 2 years old. I would assume Henry is no longer alive but I am convinced he had another child to someone else after he and my nan parted. If you can help shed some light on the whereabouts of Henry or any information on him or any of his family, please contact me. I believe that Henry left Catterick Camp sometime after 1936.
Hi there. Myself and my fiancee have just moved into a cottage in Catterick village called 'Old Crown Cottage', this I've been told used to be a coaching inn/public house called 'The Crown'. I am looking for anyone with information or photographs of my cottage, any other photos of the high street in Catterick where the cottage is located, or anyone who knows how I would find out more info on where I live.
When I was stationed at Catterick in the RAF regiment, 1966 to 1971 we used to walk down to the lovely village and go for a drink at the Oak Tree pub. Then on the way back to camp would stop just past the Bay Horse pub and call in the chippy. Lovely. Have been back to see the village in 1976, 1985 and 2006 2008. Will call again sometime. Anyone who comes from Catterick or who has a love for the place please get in touch. keethyboy@aol.com or 07919927546