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Chorley maps
Historic maps of Chorley and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Chorley maps
Chorley photos
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Gentleshaw| Cannock Wood| Chasewater| Armitage| Lichfield| Brownhills| Rugeley| Hill Ridware| Hednesford| Cannock| Great Wyrley| Whittington| Yoxall| Colwich| Milford
Chorley area books
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Memories of Chorley
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Staffordshire memories
Where I Grew up
I was 4 years old when we as a family moved to no: 6, School Lane, Chase Terrace. We had moved from Wales because my father couldn't find a job there, so he had a job lecturing in the Mining College in Cannock and he also taught at Hednesford College. I remember the lovely snowy winters we had every year and of course the hot summers. I had a lovely childhood there and passed my 11+ 3rd in the county of Staffs to go the Grammer School. But as it happened my grandparents became ill and we moved back to Wales where I still live. M father's name is Dai Moses and I'm sure there is someone out there that either remembers me, his daughter Wyn, or him.
Hazel Slade Inn
My Nan and Grandad were the publicans at the Hazel Slade Inn and I spent several holidays there. I was friendly with the head lad of the racing stables and helped muck out the horses and used to go with the lads in the horse box to race meetings. I also used to walk up through the pine forest on to the golf course and look for golf balls. I have lots of good memories and would be happy to hear from others who new the pub.
Friends
I remember going to school with Gillian Barsby and her brother, a miner called Mr Griffiths, he had a daughter Pat and lived in a house by the railway crossing. My step father was head lad for Bob Ward. After Bob Ward ceased training we moved to Berkshire. I have fond memories of the old race track on the Hednesford Hills and walking to senior school across the hills to Littlewood school. Never have been able to contact Gill Barsby or family, any info would be appreciated.
1st Hazel Slade Scouts.
I was born at the bottom of the Rawnsley Road, by the double bridges, known as Pool End, after Hednesford Park which used to be a pool. I was a Cub in the 1st Hazel Slade Scouts, our meeting place was at the church near the post office. We would play fox and hounds in the forest at the back of the church. On Sundays we would march to the beat of the drum around the houses of the Slade. None of the old back to back houses exist, all have been replaced. After leaving school I joined Cannock Wood Colliery as an underground pony driver, I would travel to the pit on 'the paddy', the three coaches used to ferry the miners from around Hednesford up to Cannock Wood. These coaches are at the Chasewater Railway Museum being restored. One of the summers the Scouts and Cubs went to camp at Hunstanton, Norfolk. We travelled on a Harpers coach from Heath Hayes. Midweek our relatives came to... Read more
Childhood Memories
Hi there, some of you may know me or my family, at the top end of Pike Lane, or 'Havens Hill' as it was called. Does anyone remember the fish and chip shop and the coal yard in that lane by the way? My memories are of :- Helping Mom and Dad with our suitcases down to the station on the annual holiday and calling at Johnsons newsagent in that little shop on the left. Does anyone remember 'Mr. Riddley' the cobbler? As a 10 year old I was petrified having to go in to 'Stubbs' the butcher, there was something about the way he waved that cleaver about. Then there was the Co-op, with the drapery section, and how Frank use to cut the twist tobacco on the counter, then the money was put into those jars and sent whizzing across the room to the cashier and you waited for your change to return. I was only thinking the other day whilst talking to my son Luke about how... Read more
Norton East Road
I was born in Norton East Road and left Staffordshire in 1969 to live with my family in Cambridgeshire. I visit Norton often to see aunts and uncles living in Norton Canes and Heath Hayes. I am in contact with Ann Jones (now Ann Armishaw) and June Anderson (now June Smith) who were my friends from school.
I have photos in my home of St James Church where my great grandfather sang in the choir and the Methodist Chapel at the top of Norton East Road. SUCH HAPPY MEMORIES.
Ivison's Florist's Shop in The Market Square
My parents had a florist's shop in Market square from 1932 -1962, I can see our Morris van parked on the square, with the Interflora logo & our name clearly shown. I was out in Egypt serving National Service when this photo was taken, but the cars & fashions pictured take me back to that era in sleepy Lichfield. The statue of Dr. Johnson is still in the square, but all the shops have changed & the square is just being resurfaced. I now still have a florist's shop in Bird Street Lichfield. Has anyone any more memories of Lichfield fifty years ago?
