Nostalgic memories of Hartley's local history

Share your own memories of Hartley and read what others have said

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

Why not add your memory today and become part of our Memories Community to help others in the future delve back into their past.

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I am part of a research team looking into the history of schooling in Seaton Sluice. My era is 1945 to the school closing in July 1969 and I would like to hear from past pupils. I myself, was at the school between 1958 and 1964, known as Claire Jeffery. I have a sister Brenda who also attended this school and then went to Whitley Bay Grammar School. I also have a brother called ...see more
I remember well my days at Old Hartley School, it was a tough little school as I remember. The headmistress was very strict and the teachers were none too slow to administer the cane. But it holds the best memories of my junior years. I remember the teacher chalking up three stumps on the wall and we all tried in vain to bowl him out. It was cold in winter as I remember but it was great to make a slide ...see more