Kirkby In Furness, Marshside c.1955
Photo ref: K114019
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Formerly, a railway line from the station to the slate quarries ran across by the mound (centre). The houses at Marshside, beyond, were originally built for the quarrymen; to the left were the houses for the overseers. On the right, by the main road, which had not long been built at the time of this photograph, was once a cluster of prefabs, temporary housing after the Second World War. They have now been replaced by modern bungalows.

Memories of Kirkby-in-Furness, Marshside c1955

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. These memories are of Kirkby In Furness, Marshside c.1955

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I was born in Marsh Garth in 1959 but moved round the corner to Marshside when I was 2. I left in 1982. It looks so different now. Have lots of great memories, playing in the street and surrounding areas. Always playing on the 'tip' which was at the end of the street. Its a wonder we never caught anything or poisoned ourselves!