Hyde Chapel Gee Cross

A Memory of Hyde.

I lived on Apethorne Lane, Gee Cross from 1941 (when I was born), till 1962 when I left the area. Saturday nights were the highlight of the week, with a dance held at Hyde Chapel, which was always well attended, with the lads and girls having the back of their hand stamped, if they wanted a pass-out. The idea was to go for a bottle of light ale, 1 shilling (5p) in those days, although we were under age. On the way home we would call at the 'chippie' which was round the corner and, if your luck was in, you might get a quick cuddle if the girl you were with fancied you. Ahh! Halceon Days Indeed!


Added 17 December 2009

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Hi Kenneth,
Just read your message.
Cousin Carl Mellor
Hi Ken
I remember you from Hyde Chapel days. My name is Barbara Redfern. I went to Hyde Chapel dances every Saturday night. I also travelled down to Manchester where I attended Lorebiurn College with my friends Sheila Higginbotham, Norma Charnally, Patricia Morris and Pamela Tristram but I think Pamela attended a different college. You also used to travel on the same bus in the mornings and you were always singing the Ying Tong song - or something like that! I think Mick Woodruff sometimes travelled on the same bus as well. We all used to be at Hyde Chapel dances on the Saturday night but usually with different friends then. What great times those were. I remember you living on Apethorn Lane and many years later I also lived on Apethorn Lane but in the cottages just before the second bridge.
Many good wishes to you Ken.
Barbara

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