Poynton, Cheshire

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Old Photos , Historic Maps , Local History Books and Memories of Poynton

Frith photos prompt happy memories of our personal history, so enjoy this trip down memory lane with our old photos, historic maps, local history books, and memories of Poynton. Refresh & enjoy your personal memories, or find some that family & friends will love as gifts.

It's free to browse our vintage and retro photographs of Poynton, but if some spark good memories they are available to buy in a wide range of products, including framed prints, canvas prints and personalised photo gifts including tea towels, mugs, jigsaws, tableware, cushion covers, customised calendars. Don't miss other visitors' Memories and maybe connect with those who have shared their memories - you may even know the names, or learn more about the locality.

Old Photos of Poynton
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Poynton in 1965

Old Maps of Poynton

Historic Maps of Poynton and the local area.

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Map of Poynton in 1896

Map of Poynton in 1902-1903

Map of Poynton in 1923

Map of Poynton in 1947

Map of Poynton in 1896

Sheet Maps of Poynton

Historic Folded Sheet Maps of Poynton and the local area, matching current OS Landranger Sheet Maps.

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Shows Poynton in 1842

Shows Poynton in 1903

Shows Poynton in 1923

Shows Poynton in 1842

Books about Poynton
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37 photo books on Poynton and the surrounding area.

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Cover image of Wilmslow & Alderley Edge - A History & Celebration

Cover image of Wilmslow and Alderley Edge Photographic Memories

Cover image of Macclesfield Town and City Memories

Cover image of Did You Know? Macclesfield

Cover image of Manchester Photographic Memories

Cover image of Buxton Town and City Memories

Memories of Poynton
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Joe Wyche

I also remember the unforgettable Joe Wyche the headmaster of Poynton School which I attended in 1958. A baby boomer whose class who had no fixed classroom and had to be situated in the school assembly hall due to huge numbers of intake. Mrs Robinson was in charge and Joe Wyche's Office was just outside the hall with the door always open(listening for misbehavior! Lines were the order of the day then - dished out by ...see more

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Joe Wyche

I remember Joe Wyche very, very well; a very progressive man, and to be frank I owe my success to him. At age thirteen he hauled me into his office to inform me I was lazy and he was going to make me work. In consequence I did work for fear of my life, and in 1956 came top of the school. This won me a free scholarship to King's School, Macclesfield, an experience that changed a working class lad with his shirt tails ...see more

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