Nostalgic memories of Oxley's local history

Share your own memories of Oxley 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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Does anyone remember the Rake Gate Sunday School, held firstly in 83, Probert Road, the home of Fred and Kaye Cochran, then in the dining hall of the newly opened Rake Gate infant school, where the Headmistress was Miss Daphney Watson, then the new Methodist Church, which was built in Renton Road. If anyone is interested if you put into 'Google,' The Explosion at Rake Gate. the history of the Sunday School ...see more