Howden, Bridgegate c.1965
Photo ref: H274057
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Photo ref: H274057
Photo of Howden, Bridgegate c.1965

A Selection of Memories from Howden

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 Howden

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Howden School opened on a cold and snowy January day, I think it was the 17th. Before leaving our old schools we were each given a number and on arrival at the school we had to line up behind cardboard boxes with this number displayed. It turned out to be our houseroom number. Everywhere smelt so -- new. After attending a small village school this school seemed so big - would we ever find our way around? Amazingly, we very ...see more
I attended Howden C.S. School when it first opened - what a culture shock! Mary Baitson
I go to this school now and it is very good. It has changed so much from the picture. Now in 2012 it looks so much better, the buildings are splended. Would anybody post a description of what it was like in 1960's.
I REMMEMBER ONE FRIDAY. NIGHT WHEN ME AND MY VERY SPECIAL FRIEND BRUCE. WERE OUT ON THE TOWN. I REMMEMBER THINKING TO MYSELF HOW NICELY DRESSED ALL THE MEN WERE. THEN I MEET UP WITH SOME OTHERE FRIENDS OF BRUCE'S AND MINE.LISA.EMMA AND LUCY.THEY DIDNT SEEM THEIR NORMAL HAPPY SELF SO I SUGGESTED A FEW DRINKS IN THE WHEATSHEATH.IT WASNT VERY FULL.AND I WAS SERVED BUY TWO OF FRIENDLIEST MEN I HAVE EVER MEET. SOON THE NIGHT ...see more