Nostalgic memories of Middleton'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 1 - 10 of 11 in total

I was very young to have seen the gardens in Middleton but they were well loved and a great place place to take a quiet moment watching the fountain. No one seems to know where the fountain is but rumour has it, it was dumped in the underground loos and then these were filled in. Many think it is still there underground. The toilets under the gardens have given the gardens the not so nice, but funny name of Pee ...see more
I lived on Birchwood Rd since 1964 when I was born left when I was 18 loved Middleton I now live in Bradford I often think of moorclose even attended the high school after I left Durnford St
I was a pupil at Tongue School in the 50,s If I remember rightly the headmaster was Mr Farrington. Has anyone else have any memories to share. I lived on Oldham Rd. We had a Haberdashers. My maiden mame was Whatmough.
Can anyone remember the name of the church next to Boarshaw Primary School where we went to YPH.
Hi Sylvia don't know if you get this message its me Lorraine
I loved growing up in Middleton in the 50s. Except for the smell from the Pixie Pickle factory - always hated vinegar!. Late afternoon April 30 1954. Passing through the town were endless 'charrers' full of blue and white bedecked aliens with manic grins on their faces! These were Everton fans on their way back home after their 4-0 win over Latics at Boundary Park got them promotion back to the top ...see more
I remember Tommie's fish and chip shop on Old Hall Street (they were the best) we used to call in after the pictures and the swimming baths. In the winter the pool was covered and dances every Saturday night is where we did our 'boy watching' to see who was the best looking - all innocent, keeping away from the 'Teddy' boys. Great memories, and we never came to any harm. I left Middleton in 1960 and was only able to ...see more
Middleton circa 1968, I would be 10 years old. Tommy's Chippy - best ever fish and chips! Was it Old Hall Street?
My family was one of the first to live on Langley. I went to Domain School and Langley Secondry Modern. I worked at Thommys fish and chip shop the best chippie ever I worked with nice friendly people and we knew most of the customers, they were great and we had many a laugh - I will never forget them. I now live in St Annes, Blackpool and I still visit Middleton as I still have family living there. I always find ...see more
I lived on Abbey Road at no.42. I went to Durnford Street School and was known as 'Bash Baker'. Anyone out there still? Does anyone know what happened to Sylvia Penny.