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I used to live at Spring Villa on the main road in Birch Vale in the 1970s and what fond memories I have from Birch Vale! My three older brothers and I used to walk up behind the house through some farming land and across to the quarry ...Read more

A memory of Birch Vale in 1970

I remember taking a walk in the Wynnstay Park in 1976,the famous drought year. I still live in Ruabon, but a lot has changed.

A memory of Ruabon in 1976 by Tony Waters

I remember this scene very well, my two sisters and I spent many freezing hours (even in the summer) in the cold water of Valence swimming pool. We could buy a ticket in the morning and get a pass to go home for some lunch and then ...Read more

A memory of Dagenham in 1970 by Debbie Metcalfe

When our family, consisting of myself, Jean Pauline Smith, my mother who has since passed away (also called Jean, but her middle name is Audrey), and my sister and brother came to Bulwell, we came from the famous or infamous Balloon ...Read more

A memory of Bulwell in 1978 by Jean Smith

I worked at Wimbledon Town Hall 1966-1970 in the Computer Room. My sis & my friend Kathy worked there also. We worked at the top of the building. Mr Powell was the boss, & Elsie was Supervisor. My friends & I would ...Read more

A memory of Wimbledon in 1970 by Diane Cotterill

My grandma (Whinnie) and father grew up here, and owned Staxton Garage for a while (Mike Hearing). I spent the most enjoyable childhood there. It makes me smile thinking of all of the older people, always smiling and telling a good yarn ...Read more

A memory of Staxton in 1977 by Philip Wearing

When I was about 10 / 11 years old our entire class, along with many other classes left Garelochhead Primary School, wound our way through Bendarroch Park, all crossed the road as uniformly as Mr Richmond (teacher) was able to manage; ...Read more

A memory of Garelochhead in 1976 by doogz66

Hi, I lived at 20 Todd Street, Higher Broughton, Salford for 5 years. I left when I was 7. Went to St Thomas School, don't remember too much of school. Made my holy communion there. Remember going to Heaton and Manley Park and ...Read more

A memory of Salford in 1970 by Noreena Langdon

I lived on Acresfield Road and went to Summerville School then on to Pendleton High Sch. I have very happy memories of living in Salford and can remember long days in Light Oaks and Oakwood Park...stopping off for vimto, ...Read more

A memory of Trafford Park in 1970 by Sandy Boyle

Bert Price's Shop was at the top of our street - Church Street. Bert Prices' shop sold anything and everything. From household buckets and dusters to DIY tools, firewood, fire lighters and paraffin for the heater in our bathroom. ...Read more

A memory of Davenham in 1970 by Lynn Quigley