Caton, The Scarthwaite Hotel, Gardens c.1965
Photo ref: C473075
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Photo ref: C473075
Photo of Caton, The Scarthwaite Hotel, Gardens c.1965

A Selection of Memories from Caton

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Caton

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In August 1939 I was evacuated frm Salford to Caton. I had my gas mask, a small parcel of food and a label on my clothing. We arrived at the then beautiful station, adorned with flowers. Then we walked to the Village Institute, where villagers were waiting for us and to choose their evacuees. I was lucky to be chosen by a lovely old couple, George and Mary Thexton, who then lived at 4 Gable Houses, now ...see more