Shandon, Hydro 1901
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A Selection of Memories from Shandon

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 Shandon

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My memory of Shandon is growing up in the old school flat above the old school/church hall. My dad was the grounds keeper/church officer of Shandon Church. We lived there till the church was sold in 1981 when we had to move to Garelochhead.
I came across this by chance - I was at school with you, Fraser. I remember coming to an amazing birthday party at your house where your mum had put on an incredible spread, including a plate of Kit Kats which seemed like such a huge treat! Your mum did an amazing show in the kitchen with an emu puppet which helped make a cake appear by magic out the oven. I am returning to Shandon this summer after stints abroad ...see more
came across this by chance - i was at school with you Fraser ... i remember coming to an amazing birthday party at your house where your mum had put on an incredible spread including a plate of kit kats which seemed like such a huge treat ! your mum did an amazing show in the kitchen with an emu puppet which helped make a cake appear by magic out the oven. I am returning to Shandon this summer after stints ...see more