Stockton Heath, Old London Road c.1965
Photo ref:
S492008
Photo ref:
S492008
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Stockton Heath began to develop as a Warrington suburb with the coming of the tram in 1905. This view towards the Ship Canal shows London Road free of today's endless stream of traffic. The left-hand side of the street, beyond the tall white facade of Robert's shop, would soon change dramatically with the construction of the Forge Shopping Centre.
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A Selection of Memories from Stockton Heath
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 Stockton Heath
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I was a 13 year old boy from Wilmington, North Carolina, USA. My father was a Sergeant in the US Air Force, assigned to Burtonwood RAF Station. We rented a flat at 35 London Rd, Stockton Heath. It was over Mr. Alfred Ward's Butcher Shop. His wife operated the Sweet Shop on the opposite side of the road. Their son was named Terrance. London Road was lined with small shops; several ...see more
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