Nostalgic memories of Irlams o' th' Height's local history

Share your own memories of Irlams o' th' Height 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.

Add a Memory!

It's easy to add your own memories and reconnect with your shared local history. Search for your favourite places and look for the 'Add Your Memory' buttons to begin

Displaying all 6 Memories

My earliest memories of the Heights are going to Sunday School and the library on King Street, along with visits to Krinks the barbers opposite Bank Lane for a "short, back and sides". I think there were 2 barbers in the shop, and they used to take it in turns to go behind a screen and brew up. Also went to Micky Price's on Bolton rd. for a scalping sometimes. I remember going shopping to ...see more
I lived in Saxby Street from 1942-1960 and went to St Luke's RC School then to Tootal Road. Went dancing to St Luke's. Our group consisted of myself, Beryl Nicolls, Jimmy Robinson, Fred Lomax, Freddie Davis, Pat Penny and a girl called Alma (lived on Pendlebury Road). Knew a girl who lived two streets away called Betty Johnson, Elaine Norton, Peter Cook, would love to hear from anyone from the area.
I was at St Luke's School from 1944 to 1954. My name is Barry Jones, if any one remembers me I would like to hear from them. I used to live on Lancaster Road. After I left school we used to go to Mortons on the height on Sunday afternoons for hot Vimto, then in the evening go to the Ellesnere cinema.
I have just read Kay Rogers' memories of Saxby Street, my Auntie Lizzie lived at number 58, she brought up my dad Jack from being a small boy. I remember going there every Wednesday when in school holidays. She lived with Uncle Charlie who taught piano. I also recall getting Vimto jublys from that shop and the coalyard so Kay, maybe you knew my dad, my mum was Veronica. Regards, Alan Price
I went to St Luke's School from 1950 to 1959, my name is Lana Regan. If anyone was there then, I would love to hear from you.
Does anyone remember Harry Wright's Coalyard. We lived immediately opposite at No. 54, on the corner of Pomfret Street. I came home early from school one day and realised I didn't have a key, so thought nothing of asking Harry Wright to back up his coal wagon, so I could climb through the window which looked out onto Pomfret Street. As kids, we used to nip over to Grimshaw's on the corner on Pomfret Street ...see more