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Nostalgic memories of Oldham'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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Displaying Memories 21 - 30 of 36 in total

School Friends From Hollinwood Secondry Modern
Born in Oldham in 1947, 3 Jenny Street, Hollinwood. Went to Limehurst Junior School, then attended Hollinwood Secondary Modern in 1958. Emigrated to Australia in 1963 with parents and brother Michael, he attended Hollins School. My maiden name was Reilly. I remember going to Daisy Nook for the fair, Oldham market, Roxy cinema on a Saturday afternoon. My mother worked at the Devon Cotton ...see more
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Added 18 June 2012

Growing Up In Abbeyhills
I was born at 102, 12th Avenue, Abbehills, my maiden name being O'Brien. I have very fond memories of my childhood and the freedom that we had to roam around the rolling hills and moors, Hartshead Pike etc. I was born in 1939, but my fondest memories were in the 50's. I went to Alexandra Park School and to Waterloo School (school dinners, yuk!) I worked at the Thornham mill in Royton. I met my husband-to-be, ...see more
Oldham, High Street 1951
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Added 16 May 2012

19 John Street Oldham In The 1900s
Are there any photographs of John Street, Oldham? The house we are interested in was number 19, where the Curley family lived.
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Added 11 May 2012

Chadderton Grammar 1974
I was one of the last Grammar school girls before it turned comprehensive and became the Radclyffe School. The old school building has been knocked down now - does anyone have any photos of it?
Oldham, High Street 1951
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Added 09 May 2012

Roman Road Street Farm
I've been researching my family, the Booths, who lived in Oldham . I have found references to Roman Road Street Farm from 1710 to the 1890s. Does anyone know anything about this location? One reference in 1891 mentions that it was next door to Hollinwood Cemetery gardener's cottage.
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Added 03 May 2012

Harrington Board School
This is a memory from my own childhood when my grandmother used to tell me about her life as a child mill worker. Born in 1885, she died when I was 8 years old, and I so much wish I had more details of who the real Fanny Daulby (Frances Lilian) was. But my detail is very sketchy, and I am the only surviving member of our family old enough to even know her name! She talked about going to school in the ...see more
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Added 26 October 2011

Early Years
I was born in 1953 in the front room bedroom at 103 Chamber Road, Hollinwood, Oldham. My Dad Denis Murray was from Oldham, son of Simeon and Margaret Murray from Talbot Street. I remember walking to Corpus Christi School on Old Lane with my big brother John. I remember Miss Doran who was a very scary person to a 5 year old. I remember going to Oldham market and eating 'specials'. I remember going to Lord St Baths. I ...see more
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Added 02 August 2011

Grandmothers Workplace
My grandmother gave her place of residence as Werneth House in 1887 when she was married, occupation domestic, does anyone have a picture of what it used to look like? or any relevent history as to who lived there. Many thanks Aquilla
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Added 28 March 2011

Childhood
Born in Windsor Road 1954 and lived at 99. Very good childhood memories of Werneth Oldham Chadderton and Royton.
Oldham, High Street 1951
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Added 22 March 2011

My Holidays In Oldham
I had relatives who lived in Oldham and we used to go on holiday there. They were such great times. We would set off early in the morning with a packed lunch and walk up the penines to Hartshead pike. We would go down the fout and through Sally's Hole. The address we stayed at was Twelfth Avenue, Abby Hills, Oldham. Try as I will, I cannot find any trace of this address. My uncle who was my mother's brother was ...see more
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Added 15 February 2011