Illingworth, Myrtle Estate c.1960
Photo ref: I60027
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Photo ref: I60027
Photo of Illingworth, Myrtle Estate c.1960

A Selection of Memories from Illingworth

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Illingworth

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The snow had started falling after lunch I think and just didn't seem to want to stop. As it carried on the buses were called up early to get us all home. Having got on to the bus we seemed to make a short distance along the road along the top and then stopped for what seemed like ages. We were not going anywhere so we got off and started to walk towards the main road where the problem became apparent. ...see more
I used to live at the Talbot Inn. In fact, it was the one and only time I have ever had a ghostly experience, I loved the place. My Dad, was the Landlord. I cried when I found out they had demolished it in 2009. So many happy memories xxxxx
I remember, the day was cold and wet but the air was fresh on my face as we walked on the coblestones .I remember.