Nostalgic memories of Bredbury's local history
Share your own memories of Bredbury 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.
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I was born at 28 Newlyn Drive in 1944. We lived with my grandparents. Moved to Romiley in 1948. Sadly my parents moved us all to London in 1951 the worst time of my life. The only time I was happy was during the long summer holidays when I went back to the old home.
Hi if anyone has any memories of Roy Grinsted, 5 The Avenue, Arden Park, bredbury. I would love to here them. He was born 1945. His dad was Thomas Grinsted and I only remember my step grandma Mary as my gran died in the 60's i think. Unfortunately my dad passed away on the 25th of August. I would love to hear anything anyone remembers. I came across a lovely book called Bredbury, A nostalgic history this is how i came across this site. Many thanks Lisa
Does anyone have knowledge of Frank Newton being an employee of the Bradbury Steelworkers? Or the Newton family of Romiley, well known in the 1920s and 30s for the their footballing prowess? Any information would be most appreciated.
I was born at 83 Kingsway in August 1952 at my grandparents' home. My mother was Joan Carter (nee Harrison) who was born in Bennett Street, Ardwick, Manchester and my father was Brian Carter who was born in Rotherfield Peppard, Oxfordshire. My grandparents were Charles Leonard Harrison who was born in Ardwick and Elizabeth Ellen Harrison (nee Cunningham) who was born in Branson Street, Salford.
I was ...see more
I went from Arden Park Primary School to Bredbury Secondary Boys School just before it became a Comprehensive. Left 1972.
I remember Andrew Smith, Steven Smith, Paul Finch, Alan Gresty, Craig Fairbrother, Barry Greenhalgh and many others with great memories. What happened to Julie Pugh?
I also went to The Life Boys, bit like the Sea Scounts. Does this still exist?..... in the St Barnabus Building.
i went to highfield secondary school in 1960 and most of the teachers mentioned were still there then including mr edwards headmaster i remember doing all the things you stated including going down star fields on pieces of cardboard falling off before we went into the canal also camping in the T qaory eating cold baked beans as we had forgotton to take an opener with us bredbury /woodley was a great place to live in those days life was a lot simpler and safe then
I was actually born in Hyde in 1939 but moved to Bredbury in 1940 where Dad worked at Exors of James Mills until his retirement in the sixties. We lived at 5, Newlyn Drive off Bents Lane and I lived there until my marriage in 1966 when wife Julia and I bought a new build bungalow on Powick Drive, Bredbury Green. Think we were about second to occupy on this new estate. We moved to Denton during the very hot ...see more
I attended St. Mark's from 1953-57. We lived on George Lane. As well as Fanny Briggs and Mr. Thorpe, I remember a Mrs. Needham and particularly Laurie Sargeant, who took the class below Miss Briggs. I remember a few names from my time there - Kay Palfreman and her brother - they lived on Brookfield Avenue and Marie Wolfendon who lived down on the Mill Lane estate, Roy Higginbottom who had almost white hair, ...see more
I too remember these two people from St Marks as I attended the school from 1955 and move onto Marple Hall Grammar School in 1962.
I lived in Sidebottom street (number 15 I think) and my neighbours were the Worsleys and there daughters Rita and Sandra.
I have very fond memories of the house which was opposite the wreck where we used to build a bonfire every Guy Fawkes night.
Others I remember are the ...see more
I lived in Bredbury from 1960 till 1979 went to Arden Park then BCCS Formerly Highfield. I lived at the children's home @ 60 Meadow walk. Used to go to the Rising Son; Queens arms and the pub accross from the rocks near the post office can't remember the name. I live in the States now since 1994.