Nostalgic memories of Patna's local history

Share your own memories of Patna 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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My memory of Patna is an 11 year old Canadian girl visiting my Dad's oldest brother John Mackenzie & his wife Jessie. I am not sure of the address but it was something like to 2 Hill Drive Uncle John was a very clever man. He had won several awards with his coal carvings & the one I really remember is "The Lady & the Violin". He was also a talented ventriloquist with a dummie that played the mouth organ. They ...see more
I remember my first day at St Xaviours in Dalmelington. It was run by nuns who were very strict. I wore a uniform like St Trinians (I cant remember what it was called - Gymslip maybe?). I got the ruler on my hand for dipping my finger in the inkwell on the desk. I was only 4 or 5 at the time. The bus stop to go home was on the main road next to a barn with horses in it. The old bridge was still in use when I went to school. ...see more