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Memories Ofpalmers Buildings
We used to live in Gateshead but because father was away in the RAF he thought we should live closer to his brother who lived at 116 High Street East, Wallsend, so we managed somehow to get a house at 16 Third Street, ...Read more
A memory of Wallsend in 1942 by
My Memories Of Salwarpe
I lived in the first house opposite the church, before we moved to Australia in 1963. Next door lived Dr Adenbrook (I think), next to the church lived the Hoods in the now college, mum worked for a Brenda & Bryan Mullens ...Read more
A memory of Salwarpe in 1960 by
Aerco
Aerco was started by my grandfather, Thomas Ricketts after the war. He was an engineer and Aerco sold and repaired early radios and the first TVs, hence the name Addlestone Electrical Radio Company! I believe there were two locations for the ...Read more
A memory of Addlestone in 1949 by
The Convent School
We lived at the Lodge at the bottom of the drive and I was allowed to start school at the age of 4 because the Sisters had known me from birth. We had the whole of the grounds to play in so it was very exciting growing up ...Read more
A memory of Henley-on-Thames in 1957
My First Day
It was the 19th June 1955 when the lorry arrived at the end of our entry in St Mark's Street, Ladywood. Neighbours came out to say their goodbyes and help carry our chattles out to the lorry. I took a last look at the yard I had lived in ...Read more
A memory of Rubery in 1955 by
Leigh Boys Grammar School
I attended Leigh Boys Grammar from Sept 1944 to 1950/51. I cycled from Culcheth to Butts Bridge then along the Canal towpath to School. There were still a few horse drawn barges then. Friends at School were Bill ...Read more
A memory of Leigh in 1944 by
Coniston Rd
I lived with my grandparents on Coniston Road, the Kenny family. This was the happiest times of my life! Care free. Everyone was your aunty or your uncle, and you felt safe.. The canal was the pull of every child in the area, happy times.
A memory of Stretford by
Working At Rhos Pool As A Lifeguard 1969 To 1972
Though the summers were often cold and the on-shore wind very cold, it was great fun working as a lifeguard in the late 60s and early 70s at the Rhos on Sea Swimming Pool. In the mornings after sweeping ...Read more
A memory of Rhos in 1969 by
11 Mill End Lane
I spent a lot of my teenage years in "The Cottage" as it was known in the family with my Aunt Ella (Jenkins). Her Father in Law was Sir Thomas Jenkins OBE, Mayor of Burton 1910. Shortcuts through the Church, The Crown bowling green ...Read more
A memory of Alrewas in 1963 by
Leaving School
So! Back to 11 Woburn Place, back to school on Hope Chapel Hill back to Hotwells golden mile with its 15 pubs. The War was still going on but there was only limited bombing and some daylight raids, the city was in a dreadful state ...Read more
A memory of Bristol in 1945 by
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It has been bypassed by all major routes, whether road, rail or canal, and is situated in a most beautiful spot.
With the construction of the Sankey Canal Navigation in 1762, the town became ideally placed to transport coal nationwide. Many new industries emerged, not least of which was Pilkington Brothers.
Heritage cruises, ship canal cruises and themed nights help keep the ferries exciting, as well as just a way to get to work.
They kidnapped one woman they encountered and ordered another to blow out her candle before they blew out her brains!
Riverside developments such as the Riverside Exchange and the proposed pedestrianisation of Nursery Street are notable extensions to the Victoria Quays development at the canal basin.
During the early part of the 18th century, a local parson named Jonathan Darby from the parish of East Dean unofficially displayed a candle-burning lantern hung in a hollow carved out of the chalk
A wax bleaching and candle making factory was in operation on Waldegrave Road, which provided further jobs.
On dark winter nights, they would light their way home by means of a candle in a jam jar, while they jumped from one stepping-stone to the next.
A wax bleaching and candle making factory was in operation on Waldegrave Road, which provided further jobs.
By the 1860s there were Anglican churches in both London and the fashionable seaside resorts, where the use of lighted candles, ornate vestments and incense had been revived.
Work started at the beginning of 2005 and the first phase will include remodelling the old Wharfinger's Cottage on the canal basin into a canalside restaurant.
There was no venue like it in the town before, and the canal basin outside was also given a makeover.
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