Nostalgic memories of Garstang's local history

Share your own memories of Garstang and read what others have said

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.

Why not add your memory today and become part of our Memories Community to help others in the future delve back into their past.

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Hello my name Lisa Hall, im looking for anyone who would of known my grandparents, dad & uncle, my dad's name is Mick Richardson mum was Ann, dad Albert & brother Paul Richardson. My dad was born there in 1948 ? would love to hear from anyone who remembers them ? thank you X
I moved from Leeds to Garstang in 1958 and went to Garstang Secondary Modern School (now Garstang Academy). we lived on a static caravan park behind what was a very large transport cafe called The Mayfield (now The Crofters Hotel). My parents both worked at the transport cafe. All I remember really is that the transport cafe manageress was called Mrs Lister and I went to school with her daughter but I ...see more
We moved from Preston to Garstang in 1960. My sister and I aged 12 and 13, used to cycle all the lanes around Garstang, the Fylde, the Trough of Bowland etc. Once, when we cycled through this ford, my sister who was ahead whizzed through with feet up near the handlebars, creating a bow wave like a curtain of water. I followed more sedately grinning sheepishly at the couple sat on the wall you can see at ...see more