Goldenhill, High Street c.1955
Photo ref:
G232001
Photo ref:
G232001
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A Selection of Memories from Goldenhill
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This photo was taken from the end of Shelford Rd (formerly Stewart Rd). I was born at No 14. My oldest brother always called the pub the Dog and Duck. I think it's a MacDonalds now (?). The main shop on the opposite side is the Co-op. I used to call in on my way home from Goldenhill RC school to collect groceries for my mum. At the other end of Shelford Rd was Sandyford Cricket Club. Many fond memories.
My grandad, George toye, used to play dominoes in that pub.
My twin brother Peter & me were born on High Street, Sandyford (No.226) in 1943.
Our house was on the right whilst looking at this picture - about 8th up from the Pub. and directly across from the shops with the blinds showing. These were the Co-op. Separate shops as I remember, General Grocery on the left and a Butchers shop.
Dad was in the Army and Mum was at home - she had worked at Radway Green R.O.F ...see more
Hello, I was just taking a look online at the churches etc in Goldenhill. My late father, James - Jim to many - was buried in St Johns graveyard way back in 1961, hence the interest. Much to my surprise, I saw a posting by my cousin Frank so sent him a little message. Memories of Goldenhill are mixed, my mother's family hailed from that area, my father was from Glasgow. Uncle George, my mother's ...see more
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