Staindrop

Read and share memories of Staindrop and County Durham inspired by Frith photos

The Local

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 ...read more here
Contributed by Ron Smith

The Local

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 ...read more here
A memory of Staindrop contributed by Ron Smith

Atkinson from Evenwood

I am trying to follow my family history and I am trying to find out more about  John Alfred Atkinson and Minnie. I was told that they might have owned or rented a shop, and they had a few children, one who was my grandad Alan. If anyone has any pitcures or even information I would love to hear about it . Thank you for your time.
A memory of Evenwood Gate contributed by noreen hutchinson

Gainford - the post office and Miss Browns

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 ...read more here
A memory of Gainford contributed by robert allan