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Halfway, with Uncle Idwal and Auntie Lal, was full time home from about 1951 to 1954 whilst mum was in hospital. She died in 1954 and I returned to live in Chester with Dad though I spent holidays at Halfway up to about 1964, ...Read more

A memory of Halfway Ho in 1952 by Christopher Frost

I grew up in Tranmere, I went to Well Lane School. I started school in 1959. I would love to contact old school friends. Vague memories of early childhood - still can remember few names - ...Read more

A memory of Birkenhead in 1959 by Susan Williams

I am interested in genealogy; The Ferguson's were in Chester le Street from the early 1800s. William F. born 1853 was blacksmith at Lumley Castle and married Margaret Tate, their children were; John (Jack), ...Read more

A memory of Chester-Le-Street by Anne Mc Donald

My ancestor William Ferguson was from Rothbury, all the information I have is from the Parish Records of Chester le Street where William eventually settled. If you can help please contact me. Anne McDonald in Brisbane

A memory of Rothbury by Anne Mc Donald

I too lived in Bell Street, Bell Terrace number 4. I lived next door but one from the Turners. I went to school with Teddy Turnner, and his brother. My mother was great friends with Ellsie. My family name is Walker, there ...Read more

A memory of Old Basford in 1958 by Donald Walker

We caught the Rhyl A1 Crosville bus from Broughton Factory, Broughton, Chester. It seemed such a long journey in 1965. We alighted at Station Road, Talacre. I remember a small shop by the bus stop that sold Calor Gas. ...Read more

A memory of Talacre by Nigel Williams

HI I'm a newbi. I was born in Chester in 1945 and can, as a small child, remember running all around the city in the 1950's. I was born at the City Hospital and I lived at 10 Stanley Place. The first school I went to was St Mary's on ...Read more

A memory of Chester in 1950 by Mick Joinson

I lived in Broughton for 26 years from 1954 to 1980. Here are a few words that may bring back some happy memories for readers! The shops: On the corner of Broughton Hall Road (opposite the current car ...Read more

A memory of Broughton in 1960 by Nigel Williams

I spent 4 years, starting as a cadet, then training to be a nurse at Shotley Bridge Hospital. It was to be an everlasting memory, not only for the happy times shared with colleagues and patients, but it was where I met my late ...Read more

A memory of Shotley Bridge in 1969 by Pauline Barkakoti

There was an almost Regal feeling as we walked past the Alhambra, up the steps past the memorial, by the Queen Victoria statue and into the fabulous little Chester Street bus station. The buses in there were uniquely designed with attention to detail and with quality features.

A memory of Bradford by Paul Mc Evoy