A Gorton lad and proud.: A memory of Gorton

A Gorton Lad And Proud.

A Memory of Gorton.

I lived in the Steel Works Tavern Pub, facing The Gorton Tank Works, on the corner of Preston Street and Gorton Lane, from 1953, when I was born. I went to both Peacock Street and St James schools, my name is Geoff Skidmore. I loved going to Belle Vue for nights out, The Speedway, Sunday Top Ten Club, Etc; everybody, seemed to know each other, Gorton was a great place to be, and the memories will live with me for ever, but Oh! how it,s changed, so sad, if anyone remembers me, please get in touch.

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You used to drink in the Shakespear, my father Eli was the licensee.
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By vigerstaff on Wed Apr 26th 2017, at 10:49 am

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Hello my father was born in 1935 and lived in Peacock street (I think) but he definitely attended Peacock Street School. He used to tell me ally about it and how much he loved it. He played in the lads football team and excelled at this post and very much enjoyed it. He often spoke of troops to Bell view (a zoo I think), I apologize for my lack of knowledge which incidentally is why I am writing this add I would like to know more and all if anybody knew him or remembers his name. His name is Allan Cooke. I remember a lovely photo of the Peacock Street School photo that he was in and lived it so. Unfortunately I no longer have it but if anyone happens to have a football photo from that school I would be most grateful if I could take a look at it. It would mean allot to me. Blessings. Thank-you folks.

By twilightstar85 on Sat Oct 27th 2018, at 3:21 pm

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