Nostalgic memories of Eccles's local history
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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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Displaying Memories 11 - 20 of 53 in total
I used to go to ballroom dancing classes in rooms above the Broadway cinema in or around 1962. I would have been 10 or 11. I learned the waltz and the quickstep, both at a very basic level. At the end of the course, we took an exam . I can remember being very embarrassed as I had to dance with the examiner, who was a very tall man in evening dress. I was so flummoxed, I forgot everything I had been taught, but he was ...see more
I remember going regularly to see films there and also to the amateur dramatic society shows as well
I'm Wayne Kenzitt and Ive lived in Eccles for a long time. I remember going to the Broadway on a regular basis and it was a great cinema, which was only a shilling to go in and even had balcony seats.
Some of the films were made by the CFF (Childrens Film Foundation), and also the Manager would come onto the stage to announce what films were being shown.
It was a shame it was closed down and I remember it being turned into Kwik Save Supermarket.
Wayne
I was born on a gunsite at the top of chatsworth rd in 1947,does anybody else remember it,ellesmere park was just starting to be built round about then
I lived at number 11 the park in eccles i have fond memoriesof our house which was knocked down for the motorway i remember lots of families that lived on the street my favourate game as a child was marbles there was plenty of holes in the pavements IAttended eccles parish school mr NOrcross was the head master i would love to see any photographs of the house anyone may have also to see a photo of the school would be great
On the green in Monton there it was a lovely green shed with forms in it so as a gang of girls and boys it was the ideal place for courting! Away from prying eyes then as we paired off we would venture down through to Broadoak golf links what a great time we all had my husband of nearly 59 years and I remember it well,my friend Jean Hodges from Winton Catherine street and her then, boyfriend I think of her ...see more
Some of you would say how lucky you are remembering walking over the high level on its opening day.... but those of you that actualy know and remember me, will understand when I say.......I must have gone through a pair of shoes that day, let me put it this way, ever seen a stubborn dog that isnt going for its evening walk with its owner pulling on the dog lead like a championship tug of war team...... get the idea! Yep dragged all the way. Happy Days!
I was an Apprentice Gardener at Eccles Borough Council and started 22nd August 1966 at Library Gardens with the Gardener there Tommy Cambell. I was only 16 years old and I loved working there. Tommy was a great character and taught me the basics of gardening that I still remember today. Nowdays I help teach Apprentice Gardeners and am grateful for my Apprenticeship at Eccles with John Connell as the Parks ...see more
I remember Freddie and the Dreamers, Gerry and Pacemakers, Gene Pitney, Marianne Faithful, Dusty Springfield and I think Roy Orbison was there. Also the Kinks and a couple of more acts.
Hi. Does anyone have any memory of a jewellers/ watchmakers near Eccles station from 1930s to early 1950s? It was owned by (William) Arthur Witten, father of Arthur, Dot and Mary, who lived at The Park, Eccles. I married into the family and would dearly love to trace any items made by my wife's grandfather who she never met.