Nostalgic memories of Calverley'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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1970s Calverley

My name is Lindsey Lewis (nee Overend). I was born in Horsforth 1971 and my parents,along with my two sisters, moved to Clarke Street in Calverley from Bramley when I was two weeks old. We were the first occupants of number 21 on the new build row of houses. My bedroom overlooked the old hall. I remember seeing the sky lit up by the fire which destroyed part of the market hall in Leeds city centre, from my bedroom ...see more

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Added 24 October 2015

Mechanics Institute Dances Ww2 Period

To G. Lilley, Your comment about the Mechanics Institute brought back many memories. Around the early forties I recall clearly the dances held at the Institute, the ladies with their dresses (pre-war designs) and the men, always in uniform of either Army, Navy or Airforce. I'd be around 7 years old then, and in summer was allowed to 'play outside in the streets' with the stern warning that if ...see more

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Added 03 August 2013

Beautiful Memories Of A Wonderful Village.

Aside from the excellent Victoria park and the Cricket I both played and watched, my favourite memories, tho' all simple ones, was the scent and the sight of the Spring Bluebells which almost covered the entire Calverley woods. The Hedgerows of pink and white Hawthorn with its scent, a haven for small animals too. The fresh scent of the trees of all types which abounded there and which, as ...see more

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Added 03 August 2013

Childhood Memories

I was born in Calverley in 1948. I lived with my mother, father and brother (Ernest). I attended Calverley Church School. I played down in the woods most of the time, with my brother and our friends. My brother was a bully with everyone that he came across, especially me. He used to tell me to climb down the Quarry to help him collect birds eggs, I was only 5 or 6 at the time. I have lovely memories of playing ...see more