Nostalgic memories of Nether Heyford's local history

Share your own memories of Nether Heyford 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 have lived most of my life in Nether Heyford, so did my mother and grandfather. When I went away, twice, it made me appreciate "home" amongst the people I grew up with, went to school with and kept in touch with. There were 3 classrooms at Bliss School from 1950 until the new secondary school opened in Duston in 56. Sunday school was a weekly occurrence. Bonfire night, the fair on the green and Christmas ...see more
I remember going into Cappels shop in the late 1970s and buying kali and liquourice. I also remember going down to Coach bridge, swimming with my friends, and a man called malcolm used to come over on his penny farthing, good times were had by all.