New Brighton memories
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Innocent Happiness
I was born just after the Second World War and like many people came from a fairly poor working class background. I was, however, blessed in many areas of my life and one of them was having an aunt who lived at 8 Hamilon Square, Birkenhead. It was an insurance building and she lived in the basement and was employed as a cleaner. We visited her every year and explored the Wirral. They were such happy times. I particularly remember New Brighton, as we went there every year. I have an early memory of travelling on a children's train through a series of tunnels, which were illuminated with childhood characters. I must have been around five or six, so that particular memory is now rather hazey but I know I really loved it. I loved the souvenir shops and usually managed to get my mum and dad to buy me something I probably didn't need. I love the photograph of the 'Royal Iris' coming into New Brighton. I went on... Read more
The Fairground And Tower
I remember well the fairground with all the rides that did their best to make you sick after the hotdogs and the candyfloss. Who got a kiss in the ghost train or at least a cuddle from their girlfriend? Everywhere the smell of food and the constant music playing so loud. I remember the 'Tower' which was destroyed by fire in 1969.
The Fairground And Tower
I remember well the fairground with all the rides that did their best to make you sick after the hotdogs and the candyfloss. Who got a kiss in the ghost train or at least a cuddle from their girlfriend? Everywhere the smell of food and the constant music playing so loud. I remember the 'Tower' which was destroyed by fire in 1969.
Good Old Days
Good old days. My husband, used to go to the Tower Ballroom and the Empress Club on Saturday nights. Anybody have any memories of the Tower in those days? Although I cannot remember any names from those days, if anybody went to the Empress or Tower - would love to hear from you.
Memories of Merseyside
Dad's Old Daimler
We remember the excitement of seeing this postcard at Wallasey post office and realising that the black car was Dad's old Daimler. We could make out the number with a magnifying glass at the time. We recently returned from Scotland on a trip to revisit some old haunts and see how things had changed. Some were good and some were disappointing. These photos remind us of how things were when we grew up in Wallasey.
Betting And Going The Pub at 11 Years of Age ...They Where The Days
I can remember my nanna and grand dad (Charlie and Winnie Davies ) writing their bets out on a piece of paper and me running from Acacia Grove in Seacombe to Alf Spearings Bookies on Wheatland Lane to put them on for them. Alf used to pay me 2d when I walked his grey hounds on The Brokey. My Grand Dad Charlie, worked for Land and Marine Dredging Co. I used to wait on the step of no 10 Acacia Grove for him to come home from work and get money off him so I could go to the Great Float pub and get his bottles of Guiness from the hatch inside which was the offy. I had to stand on a crate so I could knock on the door, I was only 11. The money I got was quickly spent on the penny tray in Hienz's sweet shop on New Street - not Giles shop that was opposite (she shouted at us for playing football in the... Read more
Guinea Gap Baths
Me and my friend Marilyn, went to Primary school together in London. Her dad was the manager of our local swimming baths. I was devastated when he was offered promotion, it was at a pool in Wallasey, called Guinea Gap Baths. This was just the start of many happy holidays we spent in Wallasey, our parents were great friends and we came up every year for about twelve years. We got up early and went swimming, I think the coach's name was Tony, but he shouted too much so we stopped going to early morning swims. We always remember the milkman coming in the morning and shouting up "Morning Mrs Rushton" and the reply "Morning Mr Forshaw" - the sounds I remember so fondly. We used to go along to The New Brighton Pool to watch the Miss New Brighton beauty contests. We used to feel very important as Mr Rushton was also manager of this pool too. We used to get The Royal Iris across The Mersey to Liverpool... Read more
Christening
Although naturally I do not have any recollection of the event, I was christened in this church in 1950. Though I lived away from Wallasey for many years, I now live in the Village once again.
Growing up
I was really chuffed to chance upon this photo. The bungalow in the picture is where I grew up during the 50s and 60s. Many happy memories. Although I now live in the Midlands I had a drive by late last year and was suprised to see large trees in the garden. Great times.
Unfortunately it seems to me that in general the Village is rather run down, especially my Dads old shop, Roberts the butchers. My Grandfather purchased the shop as a new build early in the 1900s. Oh well I suppose that's progress!!!
Hi to any old pals who may chance upon these comments.
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