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Alsager, Crewe Road c.1965
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Listed in the Domesday Book as 'Eleacier', the town's name tells us that this was once 'Aelle's field or ploughed land'. But it may be that the final element of the name comes from the Norse word 'akr', indicating Viking settlement here – the Vikings certainly inhabited the county around Chester, but we will never know for sure if they settled this far inland. 'Akr' is also the source of our word 'acre' today.

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A Selection of Memories from Alsager

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A Butcher's Lad
Mr Purvis the butcher, whose shop stood on the corner of Talke and Audley Roads, was my Saturday morning employer. He always wore a striped apron and a straw boater hat and sported a rather slick moustache. His manner with the ladies was, as I perceived, rather suggestive? I was paid 7s and 6p for my morning's work. I followed parental advice and put 5s straight into my savings at Mrs Robinson's Post Office across ...see more
Alsager, Crewe Road c1960
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Added 21 October 2009

I Was Also A Papergirl For Mr Dovey
I used to deliver The Evening Sentinal, Crewe Chronical and Daily papers for Mr Dovey. I used to ride my bike from Oakhanger all the way up there deliver my round and then go to school at the Comp! I think I got paid around £5.00. Happy days. Fond memories.
Alsager, Crewe Road c1960
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Just Fields
There was never a housing estate in those days so everyone was able to walk to school across the open fields.  There was also a farm situated near the junction of Sandbach Road North and Lodge Road
Alsager, Eaton Road c1965
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Mr Dovey Newsagent
I was born and lived in Alsager for over 40 years and remember Bank corner. I was a newspaper boy for Mr Dovey.  Also have a sepia photo of Hancocks store which I also recall quite well as a young boy.
Alsager, Crewe Road c1960
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