Nostalgic memories of Old Cassop's local history

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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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In the 1700s the Mowbray family farmed Cassop Smithy, Little Pittington. I would be very grateful if anyone out there could tell me where exactly this building stood. I can only guess it is what is now Old Smithy Farm. Regards Anne Bell annemowbray@yahoo.co.uk
I am looking for any information on Bernard and Jean Buckley and their daughter Alison. Bernard is my uncle and I haven't had any contact since moving to Australia in 1966. Would really appreciate any information.
I lived in William St, South Moor, with my parents. My grandparents also lived in William St. I attended Greenland School 1958-1964. My 1st teacher in infant school was Miss Heslop & Miss Strong was the Headmistress. I have happy memories of junior school, being taught by Miss Graven, Miss Mitford & Miss Handy. My father was a joiner for Stanley Council & my mother worked in the grocery department at South Moor Co-op. (The Store).
I never knew my dad's parents, as they had both died by the time i was a baby. I enjoyed my time there as i often had friends calling in. I also had friends in the neighbouring streets [Wardle st, Muriel St & Oswald Terrace.] I quite often spent time with my grandparents, especially granddad Ernie, as i lived within 30 yards of them for 20 years. I lived in the bottom bungalow on the front with my elder brother ...see more