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Nostalgic memories of Collyhurst's local history

Share your own memories of Collyhurst 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 31 - 40 of 108 in total

The Good Old Days
I was born in Collyhurst Flats in 1967. We lived in Winterton Road and I went to Malachys. We lived on the same side as the Mayottes and the Broadys.
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Added 12 April 2014

I Used To Come From South Manchester To St Oswald's Church With My Mum &Dad 1967ish
I remember coming from the other side of Manchester because my Mum and Dad (Betty & Dennis Turner - Dad was lay reader in the church for that time). I was for that time only 8 years old. I remember the school next to the church. The children used to go for a day out across to Broad Oak Primary School which was my school. I remember the church ...see more
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Added 22 March 2014

Foreland Ave.
I lived in Foreland Ave in the 70s and went to St Malachy's... had so much fun. Went to Electric Circus to see the Buzzcocks. My best friends were the Beaumonts - Steve, Barry and Graham. All passed away now and sadly missed. My other friends were John Mahon, Mike Gill and Graham Brindley. If anybody knows their whereabouts please would you let me know.
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Added 21 February 2014

Alma Street Collyhurst
Anyone remember this street
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Added 09 January 2014

Collyhurst 1970s
Hi, Jo Parnell here and we lived at Southern Drive. I went to St James primary 1974. I remember having a lot of freedom to wander. Does anyone remember the electric circus ? I'd love to see some photos of the flats. I remember still going to the wash house in Miles Plating with mam and a pram filled with laundry. If you know me or family let me know!
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Added 27 October 2013

Collyhurst Dwelling
My dad's family lived in the Collyhurst dwellings around 1910 - 1940 not sure exact dates; their name was Hill and there were 12 in all, 6 brothers and 6 sisters. Does anyone remember any of the Hills? If so, it would be nice to hear from you. Michael's daughter, Angela.
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Added 08 October 2013

St Catherine's School
I went to St Catherine's school in Collyhurst in the 1940s and 1950s, does anybody remember this school? I cannot find any records or memories from my school, is there anybody out there who remembers me, Jean Duffy? In my class I remember Edna Moss, Madge Connolly, Jeanette McDonald, Irene Dunn, Margerie Hughes, Lillie Ellis, Joan Pedder, Pat Ashmore, David McMillan, Clifford McDonald, Tommy Summers, Eddie ...see more
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Added 20 August 2013

We Are Cousins

My name is Pauline Radcliffe (nee Barrow) and I think the lady who lives in Canada is my cousin Margaret. I too, lived on Arnold Street, Collyhurst, a few doors away from my gran where you lived with my uncle John. My dad was his brother, Ernie. I had 7 brothers and sisters and my mam was Ellen Barrow. I would love to hear from you. Please send me a private message and I will reply.
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Added 23 July 2013

Memories Of Collyhurst
We moved to collyhurst in the 60's I lived at 6 Central Drive, my name then was Wilds. I went to St Malachy's school, my teacher was Miss Hugh's. I also remember Miss Le-hey and Sister Madeleine. When I was about 13/14 I helped behind the counter at Dobsons. My parents were Mary and Jimmy, my sister Linda and brothers Tommy and John. I remember Rafflo the ice-cream man, Bristow the coal man, Fanny ...see more
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Added 23 June 2013

Collyhurst Flats
My grandparents grew up in Collyhurst, when they got married they lived on Elizabeth Anne Street. They were Betty and Jim Butterworth - my dad Jimmy and aunty Maureen were born there. Then they moved to Blackley. When I was born we moved back to Collyhurst on Forland Ave. Some of our happiest memories are in Collyhurst.
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Added 07 June 2013