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Romiley, Cheshire
Romiley maps
Historic maps of Romiley and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Romiley maps
Historic map of Romiley
Illustrated Victorian map of Cheshire
Historic Map of any Romiley postcode
Romiley books
Displaying 3 of 4 books about Romiley and the local area. View all Romiley books
Bury Town and City Memories
Paperback
£13
Manchester Photographic Memories
Paperback
£13
Greater Manchester Photographic Memories
Paperback
£14
2 Romiley photos appear in 2 Frith book titles. You can read extracts and browse photos from these books.
Memories of Romiley
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I really enjoyed visiting Romiley. When I was there I took a photo at the train station, which ended up coming 'highly commended' in the Landscape Photographer Of The Year Competition. If you fancy looking at it or buying it check this link: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220541246199&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT
Shared on 15 January 2010
I live in the US. In a desk that we purchased years ago in an antique shop, we found a certificate that says:
The Royal Drawing Society's Exhibition, "The Children's Royal Academy" London, Highly Commended, Julie Woodhead (aged 13-14) Convent of the Nativity, Romiley, for Two Pictorial Compositions. 4 Entries, May 1965, R.R. Tomlinson, President.
Shared on 08 November 2009
My memories of the Savoy are of learning to ride a 2 wheeler bike in front on the wide pavement and of everybody dancing there when the war was over. Then of going to the cinema on Saturday mornings when Mr Scroggins used to keep all the children in order. They are happy memories.
Shared on 22 September 2007
Cheshire memories
The school i went to is still standing today..i remember the headmaster Mr Harry Healey...we had a drill hall it was the basement of the school which led us out into the playground...the boys and girls had their own playgrounds..school time was spent at 1 school not like it is today....the nit nurse used to come round and we had to... [more]
Shared on 09 October 2007
Mescia's Milk Bar, Market Street
I was quite an accomplished swimmer in my youth, and after a session in the swimming baths, we would call in at Mescia's for a coffee or a milk shake. There was another Coffee Bar opposite (I can't remember its name now) but Mescia's was always the first choice for me and my pals.
Shared on 05 February 2010
I lived on Apethorne Lane, Gee Cross from 1941 (when I was born), till 1962 when I left the area. Saturday nights were the highlight of the week, with a dance held at Hyde Chapel, which was always well attended, with the lads and girls having the back of their hand stamped, if they wanted a pass-out. The idea was to... [more]
Shared on 17 December 2009
I was born in 1963 in Travis Street, Hyde, my parents Joan and Stan Smith owned a small shop at the time. I think it may have been a general grocers. They moved to Newton shortly after I was born. They then bought a bakers/confectioners in Clarendon Place. I have 2 sisters who would have been 6 and 16 years old... [more]
Shared on 16 September 2009
Someone posted about an Edith Redfern. I have relatives in Hyde that were Redferns and wondered if anyone else out there is related. My grandmother was Doris with a sister Rene, brother Eddie.
Shared on 23 August 2009
Extracts From Romiley & Cheshire books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Romiley, inspired by Frith photos.
In the one hundred years following the building of the Peak Forest Canal in 1801 the population of Romiley tripled. This quiet residential road is very close to the centre of the town, yet even that fact has not saved the cinema on the left from demolition. The site has now been used for the building of a block of flats.
This is an extract from Cheshire Living Memories.
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Greater Manchester Photographic Memories
Even at this time Compstall Road, along with Stockport Road, had long been at the commercial heart of the town. At the beginning of the 20th century there were plenty of shops along Compstall Road, and it was also where Joseph Bullock had his saddlery business; the local police station had Harry Wibberley as constable in charge. One interesting fact about... [more]
This is an extract from Greater Manchester Photographic Memories.
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Monton had been a separate village until the incorporation of Eccles, when it was taken under the new council's wing. Monton Green is also the name of the road in our photograph. Behind the photographer is the very large Broadoak Park, home of the Worsley Golf Club; the short road leading to the clubhouse is called Stableford Avenue. Like the other areas of Eccles and Salford, Monton likes to keep its own identity.
This is an extract from Manchester Pocket Album.
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