Nostalgic memories of Thelwall's local history

Share your own memories of Thelwall and read what others have said

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

Why not add your memory today and become part of our Memories Community to help others in the future delve back into their past.

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Displaying Memories 11 - 15 of 15 in total

The time I spent at Chaigley was some of best years of my life. The memories are still clear, but the names have faded with time. I would like to hear from anyone that will remember me.
Childhood memory, the post office door had an actual brass bell fitted to it, on entering if the post master was in the back their parrot used to scream 'Wipe your feet' followed by 'No stamps today'. Richard Oxley
I was known as David Armitage not William I have so many happy memories of Chaigley Mr Goynes was headmaster. I would love to hear from any old boys who remember me especialy Bob Price from Scunthorpe.
I remember the old swimming pool we had back then and I was not allowed to swim because I had a bad ear.  We used to sneak in during the long staff meeting sessions.  I remember playing on the den site and what a football pitch we had!
I am a former pupil of Chaigley, where I spent several happy years.  I remember the little school house on the left side opposite and a little further up from  the post office where we used to sit and have an illicit smoke.  I also remember the Rose Queen Carnival.  My memories of the village are of a place that almost seemed as though it was somehow more remote than it actually is. I have returned a couple of times as an adult and found it much the same.