Nostalgic memories of Collyhurst'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 108 in total
Does anybody remember my family. ..leach no 42..Also my auntie agnes smith no 37
Looking for information on Ernest Warner or his son Gerrard/Gerald Warner lived on Rochdale road collyhurst circa 1940's - 1950's
I am looking for any information about my grandparents. I recently found out that my Mum, Patricia was adopted by my grandad, and there is no father's name on her birth certificate, only my nana's, Sarah Gorman (Sally). Sally lived at 1 Westmoreland Street, Harpurhey and she gave birth to my mum at 21 Collyhurst Buildings on 4th Nov 1946. I am not sure why she was born there and who lived there. ...see more
My mum Jessie hawksworth nee macullum lived here 9 forland ave with my dad Alan Atkinson from late 50,s till 1963. We were taken into care my older sister pat myself and 2 brothers I was 18 months old. We never saw mum again she sadly died 27th December 1969. We have no photos or info of her life as all contact was kept away from us growing up in care the social services decided ...see more
Many happy memories of my early life in Collyhurst living near St.Pat's. Does anybody out there remember the Carey family who lived in Stonehewer St.. Very friendly with two sisters, Bernadette and Philomena Carey. Lost touch many years ago but often wonder how they are or if they're still alive. Grateful for any information.
Janet Mounsey.
One of my ancestors was the landlord of The Windmill Inn, 9 Tebbutt Street, Rochdale Road, Collyhurst, Manchester.
His name was William McRoberts, and he lived there with his wife Eliza, sadly dying there in 1903 in his late 30's.
I am struggling to find any pictures or information online about this pub other than a few landlords names from Kelly's directories and the census records.
Would anyone know anything about this pub?
My name is Michelle Batey I went to St. Malachy's School from 1971 to 1977. My mum was Patricia Atkinson she went to St. Pats School, Collyhurst. We lived at Kennett house at that time. My mums cousins were pat and murial Cooper. Who lived in collyhurst. Fond memories.
I lived in Leek Street from 1952 until the houses were knocked down , we moved to Moston in 1968. There were 4 of us children and our parents in a tiny terraced house. We had a back yard with an outside toilet and only a cold tap in the kitchen. Later on we did have a geyser by the kitchen sink which provided hot water.
I have never found any photos of Leek Street at all ,even in the Manchester Archives. ...see more
My name is Malcolm Ruscoe and was born in 1945 and lived all my single life in Weber Street, Collyhurst and I am now in my 70s.
I am in the process of writing my biography for my grandchildren to read when I am no longer around to ask any searching questions of me! I attended St Oswald’s School, and I have searched the internet for a photograph of the school to include in the book, but all to no avail. These searches include ...see more
My grandmother Jane Durkin lived at 15 Upper Vauxhall St in the 1930s. She was married to Joseph Durkin and she lived there with two sons from her previous marriage to my grandfather Edward Murray. The sons were Edward and Michael (my father). She and Joseph also had two sons - Joseph and John. My father Joined the Manchester Regiment in 1931 but I don't know what happened to Edward. Does anybody have any knowledge of this family?