Nostalgic memories of Bramcote's local history

Share your own memories of Bramcote 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.

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I was there in 1982 or 83 (can't remember that clearly) for maybe 6 months. I was 8. I have similar memories to other commenters of the people who stood out there. There was a school on site. The P.E. teacher, made us run around the local roads, every day, around the army barracks. I remember coming out of there a lot fitter than when I went in. They also had a weight lifting machine which I had never ...see more
I was placed in Bramcote 1983 at the age of 9 for a year. I liked it a bit but only as I was getting physically abused by my step mum at home daily,it was a break from the beatings for a week,we would all go home at weekends except for the disabled block kids which scared the heck out of me. I have random memories of the place and there all pretty mental. I remember hardly any school education ...see more
I was admitted to Bramcote Children's Hospital (as a boarder) in January 1971 when I was 9. I remember having my 10th birthday there and Mr Mullen brought in a cake for me and everyone sang happy birthday. It was the best birthday ever. I was there for 6 months for asthma along with alot of other children who were there for different illnesses. It gave respite to the children who were ...see more