Sowerby Bridge, Wharfe Street, Essoldo Cinema And Ballroom c.1955
Photo ref: S315006X
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A Selection of Memories from Sowerby Bridge

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 Sowerby Bridge

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I was born in Norland and spent many happy hours on Norland Moors. I too, miss those days.
Being born in Sowerby Bridge as a family we would often visit Ladstone Rock. I had numerous happy hours there as a young lad, picnics and gathering Bilberries' for mum to bake pies. Why did the summer days then never seem to end? In 1953 we left here for Norfolk and have lived here ever since. I try to return every year and have introduced my children to this magical place! Sadly now though those days of ...see more