Nostalgic memories of Oulton's local history

Share your own memories of Oulton 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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I lived in Oulton until I was 11. We then emigrated to South Australia but I have great memories of England and long to return, which I'm hoping to do in the next couple of years. We lived in St Johns St and I remember a rag and bone man behind our house who used to let me ride his horse back to its paddock, down a lane past the pub. I also remember playing in the snow in winter and making daisy chains in summer down near the beck.
I was born and lived all my life till 24 in Oulton. It was then a small village and everywhere I went someone knew me or a family member. Back then we could play in the street and roam all over the village. One supermarket Grandways which closed many years ago now. My mum still lives in Oulton and three uncles live in Woodlesford. I however moved to Castleford and have been there for 20 years. I go back all the time ...see more