Nostalgic memories of Norris Green'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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My name is Brenda Thompson and I was in Myrtly Street in 1959 - 1960 Does anyone have any memories of Myrtle street at this time. I lived in West Street just off Prescot Street with my mum and dad and my motheres maiden name was Allman does anyone know of any Allmans still in the Liverpool area as I am doing the family tree. When we lived in West street the shop on the corner was ...see more
I was eleven when we left Liverpool on the RMS Sylvania on March 8th 1963. We landed in New York just in time for St.Patricks Day Parade in New York. Settled north of Boston in Massachusetts. Lived at 8 Penuel Road in Walton. Left Liverpool over 50 years ago. Still a Liverpool supporter!
I grew up in Noggsy during the 70s 80s - Glassonby Cres, Rushmere Rd, Lewisham. All the places we could of been, Norris Green was the best. St Tessys School vs Welly Broard Sq vs every one else. We overcame addiction crocky too. Was a shame they all sniffed glue. Played in the street, played in the park even when it went dark. Went to West Derby on the bounce. Jimmy and Fozzer tried to pounce. Now am in the wooly land things have slowed down ill never miss my Norris Green crown.
I went to Wellsbourne Road School when I was just four years old on a part time basis when my mam was working shifts in an arms factory (I was born in October 1936). I remember lining up for free school dinners separately from the other boys, but I thought no more about it. Then I went to Abbottsford Road Secondary Modern where the ...see more
I went to Ellergreen in the mid 1950's, and well remember chucking stones and snow-ball fights with the kids of St Tessies, who used to call us 'College Puddings'. I remember there was a great chippie on the corner of Carr Lane, where we all used to go at lunchtime and stuff the chips into half a 'Vienna' loaf. DEE-licious...!!! Much better than the school nosh. I often got the cane for it - but those chips were worth it...!!!
I was born and raised at 3 Carr Lane in April 1940, and went to St 'Tessies'. Never enough hours in the day, playing football, cricket or kick the can and British bulldog or headers in our side garden. The focal point was the triangle of grass in front of our house forever known as 'the green', which was the scene of some great sporting moments and central staging point for VE and VJ ...see more