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Nostalgic memories of Salfords's local history

Share your own memories of Salfords 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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Displaying Memories 11 - 16 of 16 in total

Salfords School 1939 To 1946
I well remember going to Salfords School at the age of 5. Miss Licence was my first teacher, after the roll call every morning we would start most days by singing 'All Things Bright and Beautiful'. Miss Atherton was the head mistress, I remember her coming to school every day in her Black Austin 7 car, she would drive across the playground and park in the open fronted building on the A23 side. The ...see more
Salfords, School 1907
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Added 28 December 2010

Salfords School
I too have some memories of Salfords school, namely Stephen Ford my buddie who cut his knee on a tent peg, my first sight of blood!(Any relation to Richard Ford?) My mum went to this school, her name was Audrey and we lived in Copsliegh Avenue. I had a crush on Valerie Chatten or Chattden who lived three doors away. Myself and brother Alan played in the woods half way up the avenue,including the large field at ...see more
Salfords, School 1907
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Added 05 May 2010

Salfords Memories Of A Small Boy
We lived in Salfords from about 1948-1952, at the top of Honeycrock lane. Yes Angela, you did pay in the cubicle in the butcher's and the baker's shop was Cakebread's - very appropriate. I went to the old school, Mr Mackay taught us in the top class but he left and Mr Hutchinson took over. I remember them reading Tom Sawyer to us - I can almost hear it now. We each had a drawing of a man with 10 ...see more
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Added 20 October 2009

Salfords Village
I can remember so many old shops in Salfords. My favourite must be the newsagent which sold sweets and bottles of pop by the door. It also sold some toys and cards. The greengrocer's had a lovely old silver till which I can just about remember before decimilisation. My first bike came from Pratt's the cycle shop. It was gold with white tyres and I treasured it. The chemist was very old fashioned and owned by Miss ...see more
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Added 03 September 2009

My Days At Salfords School
I was at the old Salfords school from 1951 to 1957 just before it moved to the new site in Copsleigh Avenue. We started in Miss License's class where I remember playing in sand trays and writing on slates. She was a very kind teacher. The playground was small but we used to play all sorts of games there; conkers, marbles, making house layouts from leaves and racing cars. I remember one very icy day we ...see more
Salfords, School 1907
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Added 25 November 2008

Salfords Age 11yrs Kathleen Swan Now Nbsp Horsnell
My memories as a child in 1955 - we moved from Horley to the new council house in Mead Avenue. It was a lovely little place, all the  liittle shops along the bus route to Horley, and the old church which since has gone.  And I loved to go into the butcher when Mr Kennedy owned it, he was always willing to help.  My father, Mr Swan, used to work at the Monotye. I also worked there ...see more
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Added 05 March 2008