Leicester, The Town Hall c.1955

Photo ref: L144074

Well, fancy that, that's awakened some memory cells! Until the age of 11 years I was raised in a poorer housing area of Belgrave, Leicester, which was all the housing that was available after the War in 1945. We moved from there, Gresham Street, off Belgrave Road to Essex Road, Gipsy Lane, when I was 11/12 years of age. I was one of about 12 pupils at Abbey Park Road Infant and later ...see more

My parents lived at 3 Bradgate cottages, my brother would have gone to Slater street school mid to late 50's. My mum worked at the factory on the corner which is derelict. The garden backed on to the river.

My memories of Wyggie girls school straddle the years 1951 to 1956. I can still remember being in awe of Miss Pedley until she appeared in th end of year play 1066 and all that. She was a natural actress and had us all in stitches. I would love to hear from anyone who was in the science forms during the same years. Will there be reunion 2020 Janet Carter

I was born in Belgrave, Holden Street in 1947 I. Have great Memories of those Wonderful days growing up their All the kids in our Street played together outside in all weathers, , In School Holidays we played simple games then,Girls swapped beads and played snobs, double ball and skipping too verses we made up. Boys played marbles or swapped cigarette cards known as faggies, We also played many ...see more