Shirebrook, The Vic Inn c.1955

Photo ref: S450008

I remember visiting my mums family with great fondness, having spent time with my grand parents, Anni and Seth Ockton still brings a smile to my face, and I talk to my grand children, and tell them about them, and how times have changed. I wonder what they would think of the world today if they were around. Me and my sister Yvonne have been on visits, but not resentful has most of our family have passed away sadly, but I ...see more

Wanted, did you work at the diesel depot at Shirebrook? Looking for information as I'm in the process of building a website about the diesel depot. If you have any pictures, stories,diagrams,memories etc about working at the depot, please contact me at epbridge@aol.com or 07983 117 638 thanks alan

As a small child I used to visit my Gran & Grandad in Shirebrook - Annie & Seth Oakton. I'm told they lived in Byron Street and they had a grocery shop which was part of the front room in their house. Grandad also kept pigs on some land on the opposite side of the road. My Mum Eileen Oakton moved to Leicester in the 40's and married my Dad, Ken Jordan.  I remember Grandad smelling of Menthol & Snuff ...see more

I remember living in Shirebrook Miners Welfare for years with my parents Mick and Joan and having some fantastic times. Everybody seemed to get on with each other and it had a real community feel. I remember trying to watch TV whilst hearing the sound of the brass band rehearsals coming through from the rooms next door. This seems very basic but I had such a great time growing up in this club and I have never forgotten ...see more