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Nostalgic memories of New Brancepeth's local history

Share your own memories of New Brancepeth 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.

Why not add your memory today and become part of our Memories Community to help others in the future delve back into their past.

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Langley Moor, County Durham
I remember like it was yesterday, there was Walter Wilsons where we got our shopping, they used to serve the butter onto greaseproof paper and wrap it there and then. Opposite was the little sweet shop and I still remember the thrill of spending our one or two pennies on sweets. On the same side was Sacco's ice cream parlour, run by a lady called Chris, she was really nice. Langley Moor Working ...see more
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Added 09 November 2013

A Trip Down Memory Lane
I remember living at 6 Prospect Terrace, it was a two up two down terraced house with an outside toilet & coalhouse. My mum had four children, as you can imagine the house was a bit of a squeeze. My earliest memories of living at New Brancepeth are going to Sunday School at the local Chapel with my two older sisters. My mum used to give us an old penny each to put in the collection, but ...see more
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Added 24 August 2012

Walking With My Grandad
in 1961 i would be 5yrs old,and my grandad Sam Gibson would walk with me my sister susan and my brother raymond,along from where they lived round to the wreck,,the name the gave for the local swing park.they lived in doric road,across from their house was a small shop called walter wilsons,he did this walk with us to get us out of the house while my mum and grandma prepared a meal there was a ...see more
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Added 21 December 2007