Nostalgic memories of Mossley's local history

Share your own memories of Mossley 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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I am the current owner and restorer of the former Town Hall. It was originally called Whitehall and is now called Mossley Hall. The Palm House in the picture was removed, along with the stained glass Atrium over the staircase, in 1958, due to decay. I was told this by the borough engineer that ordered the works at the time. He was a nice chap, Scottish, by the name of Jim Bruce. He came to visit me in ...see more
I was brought up in Mossley and have lots of happy memories. My sister Dot still lives there, she fills me in on what is going on.  I now live in Florida but will always be a part of Mossley which I took so much for granted while living there.  I have travelled to a lot of places and countries since I left there but believe me there is nowhere quite like Mossley, it is a lovely place to see.  I show people over here ...see more