Nostalgic memories of Jacksdale's local history

Share your own memories of Jacksdale 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 was born in Jacksdale in 1962, my dad was a bus driver with the Midland General Bus Company based in Underwood. I now live in Ollerton near Newark, but have fond memories of the village as I grew up. I often think back about my years at the primary school and the friends I used to knock around with all those years ago. Can anyone remember Mr Storer, who was the headmaster when I was at the primary school? Can ...see more
I was born in the village of Jacksdale in the year 1937. I went to Jacksdale Primary School and later went to Matthew Holland School at Selston. I then served an apprenticship at Stanton Ironworks at their Riddings Works, and I am an electrician. My wife was also born in 1940 also in Jacksdale, we met in Scarborough and married in 1960. We now live in N.S.W, Australia and have lived here for over 40 ...see more