Nostalgic memories of South Pelaw's local history

Share your own memories of South Pelaw 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.

Why not add your memory today and become part of our Memories Community to help others in the future delve back into their past.

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I lived in Pelaw Place, South Pelaw from 1949 until 1972 when I left to live abroad. Growing up and living in South Pelaw was really fantastic. My mates and I played hide and seek, kicky the tin Block, and loads of other outdoor games. We played on the pit heep, riding our bikes and sliding down the heep on tin sheets we borrowed from the bevenboy huts. In the Winter sledging down Conyers avenue. At the age of 5 ...see more
I went to South Pelaw school after the closure of Victoria school, Chester-le-street. Mr Laws was headmaster. It was a lovely school and I have good memories of Mr Laws. My sisters & I walked up "the steps" to get to school every day. Having completed my family tree, much of my family history is in South Pelaw & the collieries. My mum eventually lived in Conyers Road until her death. I also remember walking across the pit heaps to go to The Hermitage School
I lived in south pelaw from 1964 until I was married in 1984. We lived in Glencoe Avenue across the road from South Pelaw school which I attended. My first teacher was Mrs Hall and my headmistress was Mrs Young and when she left my headmaster was Mr Laws. I remember my first day in 1969,my mam watched from our garden to see if I was OK. She saw me running out at playtime but I kept running straight out of the ...see more