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Nostalgic memories of Shirley's local history

Share your own memories of Shirley and read what others have said

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

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Played Here As A Kid
I lived in Shirley (Skelcher Rd) from about 1956 to 1959 and often played in Shirley Park. I remember one time on this roundabout I was set on by a group of older boys who spun me round at high speed. Luckily my grandad and our dog turned up to take me back home for tea and the yobs all ran off. I fell off those swings a good few times too! Happy days.
Shirley, the Park c1960
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Added 16 July 2019

Also Shows Longmore Garage
This image shows Longmore Garage in the foreground. My friend Terry Stokes did his apprenticeship there. I spent many hours hanging out there and helping if I could. We also used their spark plug cleaner for cleaning the spark plugs that got fouled up on our Lambretta scooters. Charlie was the head mechanic, manager and was a master at panel beating and bodywork. Andrew Taylor Light Hall high School for Boys until 1969 Now living in Toronto Canada
Shirley, Longmore Road c1965
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Added 03 February 2015

Shrub Lands Estate
I lived in Fir Tree Gardens at top of Bridle Road, in the 60's. I remember walking down Bridle Road to the pond and fishing with our nets and jam jars but can't remember the name of the park the pond was in. Walking to Wickham Road shops at bottom of Bridle Road. Christine Cox
Shirley, Bridle Road c1965
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Added 28 May 2014

1970s
Hand some good discos and jumble sales in hall when I was a child, did tap dancing here and ballet too.
Shirley, All Saints Church, Spring Park c1960
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Added 02 March 2013

Wiseacre Croft And Area
I remember the Co-op milk and bread deliveries and also the laundry being sent off, mainly the sheets and towels as we had no washing machine or central heating so washing and drying was a problem especially in the winter. The river Cole would flood the back garden regularly. I also rememember the Co-op shops, butcher and grocery shop in Baldwins Lane and walking there regularly. Later my mother ...see more
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Added 19 December 2010

Shirley Baptist Church
I attended Shirley Baptist Church from around 1962 until about 1968.  I was about 11 when I started and 17 when I left to go to Yardley Wood Baptist Church. I found the church services boring and dull but I joined the Girls Brigade and got many badges and played the trumpet in the parades.  I also attended the youth club on Friday evenings.  But the best was the Sunday night youth group that took ...see more
Shirley, the Baptist Church c1965
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Added 28 June 2008