Nostalgic memories of Lower Town's local history
Share your own memories of Lower Town 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.
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Displaying Memories 1 - 10 of 12 in total
I was living opposite the school, so when i first started i was four and a half, i se to go home on the break for my milk and biscuits. I remember Mr Cox and Mr Threpleton very well as i do Mrs Hill, she was the most horrible teacher you could wish to have. She picked on me all the time until had enough and i walk out of the class haha, i was moved into another class. I use to see Heather Smith, ...see more
1851 where THE SWIMMING BATHS WERE STOOD WHAT I VE RECENTLY LEARNED TO BE PALEY BUILDINGS STOOD IN GREAT GREAT GREAT GRANDADS DAY AS A 9 YEAR OLD BOY WILLIAM HENRY CLAY HIS DAD JAMES CLAY WOULD LOVE TO SEE THIS BUILDING IF ANYONE HAS ONE OF PALEY BUILDINGS NEW WORTLEY
AN IAN BLANCHARD CAME ON HERE Talking about his background I infact very easily could be rather closely related to him ian if your out there and know last month you left a message describing your experiences in wortley my 2 times great granddad was William henry clay married to ry
I was born on the Kirkdales then moved to 168 Whitehall Road in 1957. I went to Lower Wortley and Armley Park, used to deliver for the co-op on a bike before leaving school. Played football on Lower Wortley Park and the rec. Had some good times sledging down the hills behind Dunlops
Happy memories, happy childhood...
I was born in my Grandma's house in Armley in 1947. Went to St Barts School until changing at 13 to Silver Royde Secondary Modern. Married in 1967, Tom & I had 2 sons and we emigrated to Brisbane, Australia in 1972. We have loved this wonderful country but never forget our heritage. My single name was Kathleen Beetham and my mum was a weaver in the mills. My dad was an engineer, we came from very humble circumstances but I had a great childhood.
I attended Lower Wortley P.S and was terrified of the above 2 teachers. Threpleton hit the upper thigh with a navy blue plymsol and always had an obvious favourite girl student . VERY P.Incorrect.! Ye gads Mrs Hill followed us to Silver Royd. Miss Gascoinne was our principal and wore bloomers. We had some fine teachers at that school. I was head girl in 1964 , and then my family ...see more
I lived at 35a Dixon Lane from 2.4.44 to around 1956. I worked at Gallons grocers at the bottom of Dixon Lane. I also knew Leslie Furness - chicken farmers. I have tried to obtain photos of 35a (even Google won't let me walk into the laneway). I went to school at Upper Wortley from age 4 to 14 and left there in 1958. From there was despatched to Australia where I still live. Have many memories of ...see more
I was born in Holback, but moved to Farnley in 1959. I went to Lower Wortley School, as I remember there were prefabs for us little uns down at the bottom, next to the ringroad, then on to Silverroyd. I spent many a happy time on the rec. As I got older, I had my first drink in the William pub as my friend's dad, Harry Furness, looked after it when Weaber went on holiday. I also used to go to a youth club at the toch, the church on Branch Road.
I too, worked at Gallons, Dixon Lane as a grocery delivery boy. I was a small boy and remember the bike was very heavy, and that it was a hill in all directions. I certainly earnt my 12/6d a week and some broken biscuits, but the tips were great. Mr & Mrs Boyes managed the shop. I broke my wrist at school once, and we delivered the groceries in Mr Boyes' three wheeler car. I went to school at Lower Wortley ...see more
I was born in Wortley in 1947, went to Upper wortley School, then Silver Royd CS, then worked at Yorkshire Engineering Supplies in Upper Wortley Road. I met my husband in the Hanover Arms, Lower Wortley Road. I got married at St John's, Dixon Lane in 1968, and lived in Waveney Road. I had two sons who both went to Upper Wortley, then to Thornhill School, which I don't think is there any ...see more