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Nostalgic memories of Oakenshaw's local history

Share your own memories of Oakenshaw 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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Oakenshaw Memory.
My husband Eric Marrion and myself Gillie lived in Oakenshaw at 41 New Row from 1972 to 1977. Our son Ben spent the first 3 years of his life there and our first daughter Steffy was born upstairs at No 41 on 4th November 1977 by candlelight. There was a storm and the electricity failed😬. We moved to Durham when she was 10 days old. Very happy memories! Gillie Marrion
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Added 03 April 2019

Great Memories

Hi all, my name is Angela Longstaff I was born and bred at Oakenshaw in 1955 I lived at New Row with my family, Brother, David and two sisters Janet and Veronica and my parents were Polly and Gus. I remember with fondness my school years and teachers Miss Grey, Miss Wragg, and headmaster Mr Collins. The welfare Hall was also a great hub for bands and dances in the 60s, we also had three churches a coop shop ...see more
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Added 13 September 2018

A Visiter To Oakenshaw
Until the early sixties when my grandmother died, I visited Oakenshaw with my parents and brother to see my grandparents James Carter and Jane Ann Carter. It wasn't until I began researching my father's family tree that I discovered we were practically related to most of the inhabitants of the village. The main families were the Rosethornes and the Barrass's, and other families through marriage. I was ...see more
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Added 01 September 2014

My Childhood Memories

I was born in Okenshaw in 1952, I lived in Single Row with my mam, dad and brother Peter, my name was Gail Glendinning. I went to the local school, the teacher was called Miss Grey, the head master was a Mr Chicken. I have fond memories of my childhood in Okenshaw; the pond when it used to freeze over and getting chased by a goat going to the chapel on a Sunday morning. All my aunts and uncles which ...see more
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Added 13 January 2014