Memories
29 memories found. Showing results 1 to 10.
Pioneer Christian (Interdenominational) Youth Hostel.
The newly named Pioneer Christian Youth Hostel, (open to all faiths) was situated 197O in the flat (apartment) accommodation basement of the old Methodist Church. The hostel was served by ...Read more
A memory of Sinderhope by
The Passing Of A Grand Old Theatre
The old Grand Theatre at Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne was one of well over 65 theatres and cinemas in the city in the heyday of entertainment. Kenneth More in repertory, Winifred Atwell playing her ...Read more
A memory of Newcastle upon Tyne by
Walker, Newcastle Upon Tyne
I was born in Moorland Crescent in the 1950’s. This council housing estate was built a few decades earlier and has a variety of different style good quality houses. Most people had nice gardens with flowers etc ...Read more
A memory of Newcastle upon Tyne by
Walker, Newcastle Upon Tyne
I was born in Moorland Crescent in the 1950’s. This council housing estate was built a few decades earlier and has a variety of different style good quality houses. Most people had nice gardens with flowers etc and ...Read more
A memory of Southend-on-Sea by
The Mother Ship.
I think it was Easter weekend 1963, a friend, Peter Smart and I hitchhiked from Newcastle upon Tyne to Dunnoon. We were amateur 'Ban the Bombers'. We booked in to the Strone youth hostel - we had spent the previous ...Read more
A memory of Strone by
Edith Borough Childrens Home Newcastle Upon Tyne
I was in this home from about 1964 till 1969 would like to speak to anyone else that was thanks susan
A memory of Salford by
Rochester Dwellings, (Walker). Newcastle Upon Tyne..
Great to read comments from Lynn Reynolds about Rochester Dwellings. When I was 5 to 6 years old (195O..ish), I lived in the 'dwellings' with my grandparents in 'R' Block. There were some of the first ...Read more
A memory of Walker by
Family Comes From Stanhope
Hi, I'm David Smith from USA. Was doing a geneology of my family and I have found that my family comes from Stanhope, dating back as far as 1587. I found this website and thought someone that comes here could help me, ...Read more
A memory of Stanhope by
Family Stories
My maternal grandfather was born in Stockton on Tees in 1892. His father died, and his mother remarried resulting in him being farmed out to live with two maiden aunts who lived in "Tarset". My brother and I have tried in vain ...Read more
A memory of Tarset Burn in 1900 by
Assemblies Of God Pentecostal Church
In the 1932 The A O G was to rent a piece of land within Sheffield. It was intended to buy the land from the landowner should all go well. A marquee was put up and decked out with basic chairs. Prior to the ...Read more
A memory of Sheffield in 1900 by