Nostalgic memories of Whitehaven's local history

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 have not been to Whitehaven yet, I hope to write a memory this coming year 2017. My great grandfather George Hudspeth was born (1863) in the area of Claytor Moor,. My g.grandfather came to Nottingham when he was 20 years old . His father Thomas was a railway engine driver. So as time goes on the Railway starts to build and so did the work, and George worked as a Plate layer on the railway in ...see more

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Added 07 January 2017

Can Anyone Help Me I Am Trying To Find My Relations In The Cumbria Area.

Is there anyone out there who knows of the Kichin family, my father grew up in Cleator Moor Whitehaven Cumberland region,his name was Norman George Kitchin he was born in 1906, Norman had a sister called Beatrice, their fathers name was Henry Kitchin and was a coal miner in the area, Henry's wife was Lily Strickland. Alas that is all I have on family ...see more