Patricroft, Bridge c.1955

Photo ref: P158001

Hello, I'm trying to find information about my grandmother's grocers' shop. It was in Patricroft. Her name was Doris Beaver, but by the time she had the shop was married to Jonathan Hampson, who died in 1947. Does anyone remember the shop they had? She later took up with a man named James King (who I took as my grandfather) and left to run a similar shop in Todmorden around 1953.

I am told my Grandparents had a chip shop and green grocers in Patricroft. Possibly in the 1930's and 40's. My grandfather was called joseph and his wife possibly Emily. They had two sons Harry and much later Joe.They moved to Cheadle Heath Stockport in the forties and then back to Eccles area, when I dont know. His son Harry married and lived in Cheadle Heath also, and settled there. I never ...see more

I attended the radio college in John Dalton street, Manchester, and was very lucky to be given accommodation in Lincoln Street, with a Sid Donlan. That 12 months was probably the happiest in my life. I spent all my free time with Sid, the scout group, and youth club, where I met with some great people - all very kind. Sadly, I no longer remember their names, but if any of you remember me, please ...see more

I was a member of the Eccles Boys Choir which was founded by Allan Warrington who was a teacher at Beech Street School he was also the choir master at Eccles Parish Church and also a part time organist at Manchester Cathedral . I was a member of both church choirs due to Allan who was a great man and encouraged many young boys to join the choirs . We also made a record for the BBC Manchester radio which was ...see more