Nostalgic memories of Rusholme's local history

Share your own memories of Rusholme 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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A new Army unit was formed in 1967 and took over the depot in Norman Road, Rusholme. This became 33 Signal Regiment which was part of the new TAVR. I had been wondering about joining the TA for several years in both London and Manchester where I was working at the time. And by a lucky fluke I had visited the Army Careers Informatiuon Office in the centre of Manchester to find ...see more
I was a student here between 1966 and 1969 and loved the place! Although it was an all-male Hall of Residence we organised events with other Halls from the University and Colleges. I was the social secretary for my Hall and got to meet some lovely people; although it is now more than forty years later I still remember very fondly Gill Bagshawe, Rosemary Smith, Lil Howie, Val Hugill, Gail ...see more