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Romiley, Compstall Road c.1955
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Even at this time Compstall Road, along with Stockport Road, had long been at the commercial heart of the town. At the beginning of the 20th century there were plenty of shops along Compstall Road, and it was also where Joseph Bullock had his saddlery business; the local police station had Harry Wibberley as constable in charge. One interesting fact about Romiley in the early 1900s was that the natives appear to have had a soft spot for confectionery; Kelly's Directory lists many sweet shops in this area.

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A Selection of Memories from Romiley

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 Romiley

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Wartime Memories Of Romiley
My memory of Romiley was around the Summer of 1940. My family stayed in a stone cottage, there were about 10 of them. They were on the road up to Greave which was about half a mile away. Going in the opposite direction down a slight hill, the road led down to the canal and unused railway lines. It was that hill where I learnt to ride a bicycle at 5yrs old! Opposite the cottages was a lane that led to a hay ...see more
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The Giants Table
My name is Shaun Scully, we moved to 34 Gotherage Lane in 1964 when I was four, I used to play on the field near our house and the other kids knew about the Giants Table, I have forgotten all about this for 50 years! I think it was some sort of pylon-type structure over in the distance, what vivid imaginations we had.. I remember two friends, Graham and his little sister Maxine.(hope I remembered correctly). I went to ...see more
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Confusion In Church Lane...
My name is Steve Clegg and in August 1960, we moved as a family into No. 3 Church Lane which originally, was opposite the car park of the Romiley Arms. My father's name was Frank, and all went well until the Post Office renumbered our house to 6, Church Lane; which wouldn't have been so bad, until another Mr F Clegg and his family moved into the newly numbered 3, Church Lane! Oh how I remember my dad blessing the Post Office after that! Happy, happy days in Romiley though...
Romiley, St Chad's Church c1955
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1938 Guywood Lane, Romiley
Does anyone have any information regarding a local bank manager who murdered his wife and two children on Guywood Lane? Also I am looking for any pictures or information on the Giant's Table which was located at the back of Cherry Tree estate. Vicky 07732 944110 thankyou.
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