Nostalgic memories of Allendale Cottages'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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Living in Allendale Cottages, I went to High Westwood school between 1960 and 1966. Looking back, I now realise what an excellent school it was. I wonder how many other schools would introduce 9 and 10 year olds to JS Bach and other wonderful stuff. The headteachers were Mr Smith and, later, Mr Watcham. Mr Downey was deputy. I met Miss Hodgson in 1988, but have not kept in touch with any friends from those days.
I lived in West Lane, Allendale Cottages from 1962 to 1964 with my wife Irene (nee Williams from Tow Law) and daughter Janice, while I worked as a Fitter for the NCB at Bradley Shops in Leadgate. We emigrated to Canada from there in 1964.