Earl Shilton, The Hollow c.1965
Photo ref: E161003T
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This image is a coloured postcard: These coloured postcards were produced by the Frith company in the 1950s and 60s, in the earliest days of coloured postcard production, and were printed using a process called collo-colour. Although the results look quite basic to modern eyes, used to the wonders of the modern printing process, these postcards have a certain period charm as delightfully nostalgic ephemera items from the not-so-distant past.

A Selection of Memories from Earl Shilton

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 Earl Shilton

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I attended the C of E Junior School in High Street earl Shilton opposite the old Working Mens Club there were about 7 classrooms the Headmistress was a woman cannot remember her name two teachers I remember were Mrs Sidey and Mrs Saddington her son was in my class his name was Christopher, there was an entranc from almeys Lane into the girls playground and the main entrance from High street, the boundary walls were ...see more
I was born in Cheshire Street, Hinckley. My mother's name was Violet Pinchess (maiden name Ridgeway), she had several brothers and a sister called Vera. Love to hear from anyone who knew her as I have no history at all.
The "Rec" was the place to be in the 1970's when you lived on the Cedar Rd Estate. We lived just round the corner on Elmdale Rd and had a garden which backed on the Rec. This was a good short cut into the Rec. Lived there as a young lad until we moved in about 1978 or so. Played with Tim Fletcher, Mark Reynolds, Harold Maples, Colin "Mapsy" Maples and John Cooper to name a few. Still see Harold in town from time to time ...see more
I remember so much about Earl Shilton, it wasn't just my home but my playground. The Rec. with its swings, slide and round-a-bout - so exciting then, back in the early 40s. Gigley Wrights burned out factory, where we played for hours, the 'frog' pond, Watery Gate, and sometimes the visiting 'travellers' brightly painted wagons close by. Conquering the 'great' Croft Hill, the Brockey where we fished for tiddlers, ...see more