Eccles, New Barton Bridge c.1965

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Some of you would say how lucky you are remembering walking over the high level on its opening day.... but those of you that actualy know and remember me, will understand when I say.......I must have gone through a pair of shoes that day, let me put it this way, ever seen a stubborn dog that isnt going for its evening walk with its owner pulling on the dog lead like a championship tug of war team...... get the idea! Yep dragged all the way. Happy Days!

Hi Roy, remember you well, remember seeing you first at Williams Garment Club, Salford, singing and playing guitar. Then Talk of the North. Did you have the Swinging Bridge at Trafford? My brother and I was only talking about you last weekend wondering where you were now days. I came from Higher Croft in Barton, used to go to the Lyndale then the Broadway, then to most of the clubs in Salford etc. Thanks for reminding me of old times, Ken Walker.

Dear Francis Frith Members, BORN: In Eccles and Patricrof Hospital !st Address: Clifton Road, Monton Eccles Entertainment: Broadway Cinema; Fond memories of Welsh lady Mrs Hardisty singong along to Doris Day songs. She was banned for a time but we got her readmitted. 1st School; St. Pauls Primary School, Francis Street, Monton, Eccles Best Friends: Barbara Anderson - went on ...see more

I grew up in Ermen Road, Barton. I remember how Liverpool Road was a mass of pubs almost next door to each other and the variety of shops and businesses along the way. Does anyone know if it was the Lyndale that later changed to The Court School of Dancing where I went with mates every Saturday night to drink bottled cider, smoke cigarettes and meet girls my age? I was in Eccles very recently. I sat in the "Wangies" ...see more