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 Sutton, Manor Park War Memorial 1932 (ref: 85083) |
Manor Park
I was born in Cedar Road maternity annexe in Sutton in 1956 and lived in Eaton Road for my first 10 years of life. One of my biggest joys was visiting the library that was situated in Manor Park in a house that I think may still be there, it was only small but was a wonderful old place. The War Memorial in Manor Park has my grandmother's brother named on it, not sure of his Christian name but his surname is Hill. My grandmother was Florence Hills who married Angus Weller, they had 7 children, my mother was Joan. My father used to take me to Sutton swimming baths on a Sunday morning and we would walk home through the park to have a hot cooked breakfast on route, Dad buying his Sunday paper and buying me National Geographic magazine because I loved all the colour pictures of the animals. We used to have the Corona man that came to the door once a week, where you could purchase lemonade, cream soda, limeaid, cherryaid etc ,we used to get 3-4 bottles and always keep the old bottles because you got 3d back for them. When I went to visit my grandparents in Frodsham we had dandelion and burdock and red lemonade, and Vimto, quite a different taste to pop in the south but still delicious. I went to a little school called West Street, which had a small house in the grounds where the girls learned how to clean sinks, rugs, and make beds, very different to the type of class of today, we also had knitting lessons, sewing lessons, and leaned lots of practical things alongside the three r's. If anyone else remembers any of these things and would like to share notes my e mail address is ann@disposablecutlery.co.uk My name used to be Ann Blythe. Thanks Last edited: 22/10/2008 08:59 by First Name Last Name |
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 Sutton, The Ridgway 1913 (ref: 65218) |
The Ridgway, Sutton.
I have lived in The Ridgway for the last 42 years and many of these "Windebank" houses will shortly be celebrating their 100th Birthday. Has anybody any old photographs or matters relating this area from c1908 onwards? Posted: 23/02/2008 16:55 by Alan Grover |
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 Sutton, the Station c1960 (ref: s233073) |
Year: 1963
My home town
My wife moved to Sutton 1950 aged 4, now aged 60 and living in Norfolk we are rekindling memories of such a warm and inviting town. Memories come flooding back. The railway station, the cinema, the old tree outside Trueforms where my wife worked for 10 years. We are seeking information and photos of what used to be Elm Grove and Lawsons Fish shop (now Barclays Bank we believe). Memories of Sutton from the Green in 1968 to the station. Also any photos of Clyde Road Secondary School for girls. Last edited: 01/08/2006 11:06 by David Buettner-Banks |
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 Sutton, Public Baths 1903 (ref: 50284) |
Year: 1956
Cheam Ladies Swimming Club
The Cheam Ladies Swimming Club used to train here in the winter months when the Cheam baths were closed. Pop Worsell was our coach and trained us. Fanella Webb and Pam Turner represented GB and I won county championships. Last edited: 06/06/2006 11:55 by Heather Lee |
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