Corby, Rockingham Road c.1955

Photo ref: C337018

Hi, I was born in Kettering in 1954 and lived there until we moved to Weymouth in 1963. My grandparents lived in Corby and I remember a fair bit about Corby, especially around where they lived in Studfall Avenue. Grandad worked at Stewarts and Lloyds as a truck driver, and my Nana worked at Smiths crisp factory. My Dad, Derrick Samways, was the manager of the Odeon Corby in the 1950s. He has many memories (and photos) of ...see more

Hi I am using my nephew to try and contact members who have worked with me over my years at S & L. I have also been told that there is a book or indeed books that relate to the ladies who worked who worked at S & L during the war years, if they are available would somebody point me in the right direction. Love you all, Betty

My grandparents and family, including my father, used to live in Kelvin Grove. My dad, Joseph Gamble, married my mum Margaret Govern and moved around the corner to James Watt Avenue where I was born. I think your grandparents, the Robertsons lived next door for many a year, and was known as Granny Roberts before moving. I also remember queing up to get into the picture house - The Odeon. My grandad and ...see more

I was born in Kelvin Grove which is the road coming out on the left of this picture.  My grandparents lived on the corner of Kelvin Grove & Rockingham Road, their names were Andrew and Elsie Robertson.  My grandfather was known as Mr Coke Ovens because of the years he worked at Stewart & Lloyds.  I remember shopping with my grandmother on this street, going to the Odeon cinema and having the ...see more