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My name is Len Royle, I lived at 27 Ryder Street from 1950-59. I went to St James primary school from 1953-1959. In Ryder Street were other members of my family, at the bottom were the Shortmans, Uncle George & Auntie Ethel, ...Read more

A memory of Collyhurst in 1950 by Len Royle

I was born in Tebbutt Street in 1951. I went to St. Pat's School. Fond memories of Osborn St. baths, Hunts chippy and the toffee apple shop on Rochdale Rd. Played on Barney's tip as a kid and who can forget the wonderful smell that used ...Read more

A memory of Collyhurst in 1951 by Bernard Tarpey

Hi My Name is Robert Elsey born in 1950 in Sheffield, but used to visit and stay with my grandparents May & Richard Howarth at 485 Collyhurst Road situated the next block of terraced houses just below the Joiners Arms. ...Read more

A memory of Collyhurst by Robert Elsey

This is more asking for other peoples memories than having one of my own. My Great Great Grandparent owned a pub call 'The Queens' I believe, it was owned by at least two generations of the Murray family (from maybe ...Read more

A memory of Collyhurst in 1920

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.

A memory of Collyhurst by Angela Hill

My name is Malcolm Ruscoe and was born in 1945 and lived all my single life in Weber Street, Collyhurst and I am now in my 70s. I am in the process of writing my biography for my grandchildren to read when I am no longer around to ask any ...Read more

A memory of Collyhurst by malcolm.ruscoe

I'm 73, can recall my Grandmother and Grandfather, Elizabeth and Joseph Wilkinson, living at 7 Ryder Street, close to St James' church (I think). My father was Harry Wilkinson, he had two brothers, Albert and Arthur and two ...Read more

A memory of Collyhurst by joanandpeterwhalley

Many happy memories of my early life in Collyhurst living near St.Pat's. Does anybody out there remember the Carey family who lived in Stonehewer St.. Very friendly with two sisters, Bernadette and Philomena Carey. Lost touch many years ago ...Read more

A memory of Collyhurst by j.mooney513

I am looking for any information about my grandparents. I recently found out that my Mum, Patricia was adopted by my grandad, and there is no father's name on her birth certificate, only my nana's, Sarah Gorman ...Read more

A memory of Harpurhey by clairelgreen15

So sorry, I do not have any photos of Collyhurst, I went to school there but actually lived in Miles Platting, The Ram on Oldhan Road. My school memories of Collyhurst are of St. James Primary School, the most special of ...Read more

A memory of Collyhurst by Janet Ellam