Nostalgic memories of Crewe's local history
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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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It was an all-ladies' college when I attended. Many friendships were made. Memories of teaching practices at schools in Crew and surrounds. First year students had to go out in "digs" and were able to live in the Hall of Residence during the second year. The second Hall of Residence was built during the year 1956. Every Wednesday evening was formal dinner and we had turns in ...see more
Although I was born in Nantwich (1956), in the Barony hospital, I grew up in Crewe until the age of about twelve. We lived in Ellis Street, which then, if memory serves me right, only had three houses, even though we were in number 8! Most of the street (on our side) was taken up with a high brick wall with broken glass on top. The road was not paved, but I think there was one streetlight between the house and the ...see more
I lived in Remer St from 1941 to 1966.
I remember;-
Bonars farm , Mosses farm, Barnetts farm all on Remer St.
Groby Rd residents, Percy Barnett, Arthur and Lizzie Badrock.
Powells farm.
North St Chapel
Beeches garage
Elliots fish and chips , Greenway
Dolly Bostocks shop Greenway
Billy Stretch cobblers North St. He was deaf and dumb.
Micklewrights farm Stoneley Rd.
I was Susan Whittaker now Morton.
I worked in Crewe 1980/81
In a shop called Motorist Discount Centre anyone remember it, or anyone who worked there? I then worked at Brown Bros motor factors on Crewe gates estate for a couple of years. Happy days 😊
My dad was an apprentice instructor at Crewe works. He worked there from it opening in the 1950s until it closed in the 70s. He was a fitter, and I have read various recollections of him. He was said to be "firm but fair" and another that he was remembered for his Brylcream. He passed away peacefully in Sept 2017 aged 95 despite being a heavy smoker, diabetic and having worked with blue asbestos in the fabrication shops ...see more
I have a memory of visiting the Town Hall in the early 70s with my grandfather and being fascinated by a water feature in the foyer. It's no longer there and the staff don't seem to recall it at all. Have I imagined this or can anyone shed any light?
Hi - I'm interested in tracing anyone who may be related to the Bazley or Buxton families. My mother was Freda Bazley born in 1948, later Hirst (from 1968), and generally went by the name of Lynn as an adult. Her mother was Freda Bazley (nee Buxton), twin sister of Doris. Her dad was Joseph Bazley. My mum also had two half-brothers - David and Derek Bazley. They lived in Hall O'Shaw St and ichmond ...see more
I left Crewe in February 1966. I was in 3T at Ludford st school for Girls. if you remember me or were someone I went to school with, Please join us between now and 4th March I am on Private on facebook so search for Pamela Fawcett nee Brownell, Budgewoi, Australia and ask to be a friend! We know of at least 8 of us who will be getting on board for some fun! at the ...see more
Does anyone remember the Lord Raglan in thomas street harry norman was the landlord we used to live next door at no 99 My name was fay prince l had a brother called stuart. I worked in the co op offices sorting out the divi would love to hear from anyone who remembers?l went to Brierley Street infants,junior and senior school in the 1960s
Hello Crawford,
My name is Robert ( Bob ) Arrowsmith, do I remember you from Ludford Street School. Although I lived in Smith Grove off Frank Webb Avenue, I certainly remember the Huts and went into the railway works through that entrance for many years, and parked there when the houses were cleared.