Nuneaton, Riversley Park c.1955
Photo ref:
N89048
Photo ref:
N89048
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Edward Melly was born in Liverpool in 1857, but came to Nuneaton after being educated at Rugby School. A mine owner, he was prominent in public life, and gave Riversley Park to the people in 1907. It took its name from the Melly family home, which overlooked the River Mersey in Liverpool.
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A Selection of Memories from Nuneaton
For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Nuneaton
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Griffiths House Hotel was the home of Mary Ann Evans,(George Eliot) She based inher writings on life in Nuneaton. If you know the area well and then read her books you can relate to Nuneaton quite easily.
The Work House or the College as it was known, was part of the George Eliot Hospital in College Street.
Nuneaton,like it's people are very welcoming and kind. I was penniless when I first came to ...see more
The rail crash at Nuneaton on 6th June 1975 - personally I cannot remember this but many townsfolk do and this year is the 40th anniversary of that terrible incident. For photo see this page on our blog https://nuneatonmemories.wordpress.com/2015/03/19/nuneaton-train-crash-1975/
My brother was a firefighter at the time and attended this tragic incident has anyone personal memories off this ? I am looking for photos off said incident as well? J Perrin
I remember calling for my friend Josie who lived in Princes street.We would walk down coton road towards the town and go in a chip shop there.We would sit in the small room at the back and order a plate of chips smothered in mushy peas.This would cost us ninepence.I loved Nuneaton in the sixties.We'd have a walk round town,maybe pop in Smiths and look at the shift dresses with their hipster belts,or cross the road to wh ...see more
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