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Greta Bridge, Morritt Arms Hotel 1933
Greta Bridge, Morritt Arms Hotel 1933 Ref: G103302
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 Barnard Castle, Galgate West 1892 (ref: 30678) |
Year: 1953
Soldiers Passing Out Parade A memory of Barnard Castle, County Durham I remember so well Barnard Castle. My brother had his Passing Out Parade here when he was in the army. And mum, dad and myself we went to see him at the Castle. Lovely day spent. Many happy memories. Last edited: 14/04/2008 12:37 by Brenda Vanderwert |
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Barnard Castle, Galgate West 1892 (ref: 30678) |
Year: 1890s
Bowes Arms Public House A memory of Barnard Castle, County Durham The building on the right of the photograph with the sign above the door is, I believe, the Bowes Arms Public House. My 3xgt grandparents, Martin and Ann Bell, were the licencees. When Martin died in 1883 Ann took over the licence until she died in 1903 when her youngest daughter then took over the licence. Eventually Martin and Ann's granddaughter became the licencee until the Bowes Arms closed. My gtgrandmother was Martin and Anne's eldest daughter. My grandmother was one of Martin and Anne's grandchildren. I have many happy memories of spending holidays with my grandmother in Barnard Castle, staying with our relations in the Bowes Arms. Posted: 06/03/2007 10:58 by Barbara Lennon |
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Barnard Castle, Galgate West 1892 (ref: 30678) |
Year: 1890s
Postman standing on the corner of Galgate West with John Street A memory of Barnard Castle, County Durham The Postman is believed to be John Blenkinsop. Five of the entrances to ‘Barney’ have the word ‘gate’ (meaning ‘way’) in their street names. Galgate is the northern way into the town centre. In the 1880’s the then Local Board of Health was much concerned with making it a more dignified approach, especially as this was the first street to be seen by visitors arriving by railway train. This picture shows how well they succeeded. (The iron railings, enclosing trees, lawns and flower-beds, were removed during the Second World War for armaments.) Across the valley can be seen the old Roman road (from Bowes to Binchester), upon which a section of Galgate was built. Standing on the corner of John Street, to the left, is a Postman with his delivery pouch and a tall peaked cap; the laden horse-drawn carts are probably conveying coal from the railway goods yard; on the right, in front of the corner-shop, adjacent to the Public House, stands a Railwayman - a reminder that Montalbo Terrace (as it was then known) led to the Railway Station. Last edited: 21/07/2006 10:32 by Dave Charlesworth |
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Year: 1943
The Local A memory of Staindrop, County Durham I would like to visit Staindrop again sometime to see how much it has changed since 1943. I was serving with the R.Es and we were in a tented camp on the outskirts of the town and doing Army Exercises out on the Moors and using live ammunition. I remember the local Pub because all the "live" stuff was kept in the cellars and every morning we would go there to collect what we needed . I dont know what the Landlord thought having that lot underneath him. Maybe one day I call in for a Pint and remind the present landlord that he missed a lot of exitement. Better not leave it too long as I am 85 yrs. Regards to all who read this useless information! Ron Smith Last edited: 26/08/2006 17:49 by Ron Smith |
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 Gainford, the Corner Shop c1955 (ref: G102305) |
Year: 1963
Gainford - the post office and Miss Browns A memory of Gainford, County Durham Reading the memories prompts me to contribute to the nostalgia - My grandfather "Bob Allan" was the Postmaster and his parents before him. My aunt took over from him in the late 1960s and in all the business was in the family for three generations. The family have as is evident been involved in the village for many tens of years, and for example the daffodils on the banks between between the green and the houses were planted by my grandfather and continue to bloom to this day. We are still represented in the village by one of his daughters who lives overlooking the green. Claude Cree, a name to conjure with, not only did I attend the village school but was also afforded private "maths" tuition, him being a friend of grandad's - and Miss Browns - oh the hours I spent in there - and the money I spent - my parents spoilt me rotten! The Sunday morning "Brandy" my grandad's spaniel ran into the Cross Keys front door and "peed" in the hall. The day when walking "Misty" (another cocker spaniel) and she helped herself to a fisherman's sandwiches whilst he watched his float in High Boat pool. The smell of the Spa and the taste of the water we all pretended to love. The approved school where because the youngsters wore "little brown suits" and "played football", I wanted to go too - that stopped the threats to send me there! - as an elderly aunt told me in later years, "You were a little sod". Running through the arch, past C A Webb - Plumber, turn right, past the Queens Head into a house on the main road "Stella" - Grandad didn't have TV but Uncle Dick had. Cleaning out the telephone box (a post office responsibility) which was at the top of the steps leading down to Miss Brown's - "Bob a Job" - easy money I have to admit - still remember the number "Gainford 201" I could go on and on - I feel sure I will have known some of the contributors to these memories - Hi to you all - they were great days and it is still a lovely village to which I hope to return many times Last edited: 10/10/2008 12:29 by Robert Allan |
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