Nostalgic memories of Gorton'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 31 - 40 of 48 in total
I lived in Hurford Ave, Groton. Went to Peacock Street. Does anyone remember me from those years.. Only back in UK recently. I saw a message from Christine Pledger, but wrote a few years ago..does anyone know her?
I went to the Sacred Heart School from 1965-1970. It was a lovely school. My teacher was called Mr Donegan, I remember his small plump figure as he walked into the classroom, we all used to stand up when he entered the room and say, "Good morning Mr Donegan". His reply was "Good morning everybody". Those were the days what good memories. I used to live on Ryder Brow Estate on Goredale Avenue. Anyone else live around there, would like to hear your memories!
Having been born and raised on Clowes Street, West Gorton and having lived there between 1947 and 1960 before moving to Cambert Lane, Gorton, I still feel sad whenever I travel from Lincolnshire to see the "old" area again.
The houses and shops that replaced those demolished between 1968 and 1970 are themselves now due to be demolished completely, and a third generation of houses and flats are now being ...see more
Someone posted they lived in Sandown Crescent in Gorton; my husband Malcolm Davies lived at number 9 Sandown. He played at the Mellands playing fields and the Army camp. The person who lived at number 7 is now in Canada, do you remember Malcolm?
I've just read John Holmes' account of the early days in West Gorton. I went to St Marks from 1955 to 1960. I remember Mr Platt in the same way as most. I remember being smacked across the head for passing my 11 plus. I must admit it was a surprise to me as well. There are two names I remember of people who were in my class, a girl called Susan Yarwood, I think she lived on Margaret Street and Peter Frost who lived on ...see more
I well remember the bustling metropolise of Clowes St as I was knocked over twice there. The first time by an ambulance circa 1956 (not kidding), then again about 1959. Much more serious. I lived in Edgeley St, off Thomas St and went to Armatige St School. Does anybody remember the Rev Stone who ran the union chapel on Kellsall St ?.
Hi, moved to Gorton when I was 5 yrs old, lived on Berry Street in the shadow of St James church. Loved playing in the grave yard, cobbled street back yards, outside loo, them were the days. Went to St James school, had a friend called Robbert Dixon. Going to the pub with family, white packs of crisps and Belle View, great days, been back, what a change?
We had long warm summers with some rain and all the children could play together without too much bickering, our little group lived in a small area from Wren Street to Ashmore Street. Not all the kids went to St Marks School they went to The Monastry, Stanley Grove or Thomas Street but we all had a deep pride in the area where we lived. I lived in Ashmore Street No 34, like all the terraced houses in ...see more
I was born at 124 Clowes Street, West Gorton in 1947 and attended St Marks' School between 1953 and 1959. The Head was the formidable Mrs Clayton, and the Deputy Head was Mr Platt, but it was the lovely Mrs Butterworth who taught me to read and write.
Clowes Street was the busiest street in Gorton, with a school, church, chapel, cinema, thirteen public houses and every kind of shop ...see more
I was born Joan Mary Waters and lived in George Street, which is now Greenway Avenue, Levenshulme. We had a fish and chip shop next door but one, and when I visited Levenshulme in 2005 I believe it had just burnt down a few weeks before. We emigrated to Australia in 1956, much to my dislike.
I remember playing in the streets and having backyard concerts at my friend's house, going up to ...see more