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Nostalgic memories of High Bentham's local history

Share your own memories of High Bentham 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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Displaying Memories 11 - 15 of 15 in total

May Be Its Me And My Brother And Mum
I think that that is my mum Gladys Haigh, and my brother Douglas who is 4 years older than me is beside my mum, I'm the one in the pram I think! We were going to meet my dad Jim Haigh, we used to live Main Street going towrds the pub, the Horse and Farrier, but moved to Goodenber Road in 1953. Both my parents are dead but I have a brother Douglas, who I think is still alive, he worked at ...see more
High Bentham, Station Road c1950
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Added 03 December 2010

Searching For Members Of The Knowles Family
Calling Roger Knowles I am searching for family rather than having a memory. My mother was born Marjorie Knowles in 1903, sixth child of Christopher William and Hannah Law of Burton. Her grandfather was Thomas who owned the grocer's shop and was married to Jane Oldfield of Low Bentham. I do have photos of them. I saw your name and wonder if you are descended from Thomas' brother, ...see more
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Added 11 August 2010

Born In Bentham 1942
I was born in the High Street, just next to the existing Spar shop, which used to be Tustin's garage and also the Fire Station. My late grandfather, Bert Slinger, was a builder who lived on the premises which is now the Chinese takeaway for many years. I still have quite a few relatives living in High Bentham.
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Added 24 April 2009

High Benthamlooking For Info On Relatives
Julie CoatesRoyal Palm Beach, Florida, USA I am trying to find some information about my great gradfather. He was the postman in High Bentham for many years. His last name was Coates. I don't know his first name.He had a son (William Dabbot Coates) and three daughters Annie, Ethel and Gertie.
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Added 14 October 2008

Bentham Grammer School
I attended Bentham Grammer School which was then located at High Bentham. I believe it has now relocated to Lower Bentham. My memories are many - attending the local church each Sunday Morning, and taking woodworking class at the local carpenters, who also was the coffin maker. Spending my pocket money at the local shops. We also had to do cross country runs around Bentham and on occasions we visited Ingleton Waterfalls. Peter Wilkinson
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Added 04 October 2006