Nostalgic memories of Newton Aycliffe's local history

Share your own memories of Newton Aycliffe 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.

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I started school here in the early 1960s. My mother Beatrice Warrener was a teacher here. I think the head mistress was named Mrs. Gash? I don't have many memories, but I did get into trouble , especially when my mum was on playground duty. We lived at Warburton Close then.
Interesting to read Moira’s memory of Newton Aycliffe. I recognised your name straight away as my mother often talked about her McCormick nephews and nieces. I too spent a lot of time with Aunty Celia and Uncle Fred but I am Terence’s cousin not his son! My mother was Milly. Robin Lenaghan
My name is Anthony Deere (Tony) I lived at 29 Cumby Road from 1955 until 1972 when I move to 26 Kirkstone Place .I attend Sugar Hill Infants then Juniors and Finally Milton Hall I was the school Goalkeeper) I was the lead guitarist with local pop group the Colorados.I worked at UMM Block and Anderson and Union.Carbide. My Father Sid worked for Tallent Engineering. If anybody can.relate to any of this or have school photos etc I would love to here from you. TONY deere
Mu aunt Cecilia Hood lived in Clarence Chare Newton Aycliffe. My Uncle was involved in building the clock in the centre of Newton Aycliffe. My cousin Terence Parnaby and his son Robin also lived in Aycliffe. As a young child I adored going to stay there. The people were so friendly. I remember going into Darlington to a store called Binns and I remember being taken to places like Whitley Bay, and High Force waterfall. Happy happy days! Moira
I was born in Darlington in 1944, and in 1958 I moved to Newton Aycliffe with my mum, dad and two brothers.  We moved into a lovely brand new 3 bedroomed house at 38 Macmillan Rd which was heaven compared to the two up - two down terraced house we lived in at Darlington.  My mum ( Amy ) was the organist on the mighty Wurlitzer at the Working Man's Club, near the town centre, for a number of years. ...see more
It reminds me of the days when I used to visit my aunt.