Peterlee, Edenhill Road c.1960
Photo ref: P149016
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Photo ref: P149016
Photo of Peterlee, Edenhill Road c.1960

Memories of Peterlee, Edenhill Road c1960

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Opposite the shops was Galloway road. during the snowy winter months I used to sledge downhill away from Galloway road,. and once crashed into a pile of wood that was covered in snow,I winded myself. Just around the corner in Mansell crescent was the local police station. One evening when departing from the dance that was held in the "JP Hall house", I was on weekend leave from the army and was walking home, and ...see more
In 1960 my grand parents moved from Easington Colliery to a new house at 51 Edenhill Road.My parents lived close by in Harvey Close.I used to go messages for my grand mother to Edenhill shops,where there was Robsons the newsagents,Duncans the "corner shop,the fish and chip shop,the Chemists,the Co-op,the fruiterers,the betting shop and a general store.These were the shops catering for the surrounding ...see more