Nostalgic memories of Shadwell's local history

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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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My Grandfather William Thomas Roberts, was the Resident Constable in Shadwell from 1928 till about 1931/37 (He Retired from Leeds City Police Force in 1937 not sure if he was Resident Constable until he retired). He lived with his wife Annie and their Children (Frederick George being my Father) in the Police House. Main Street. Shadwell just opposite the School. Apparently the ...see more
Born there in 1918, moved away in 1971. Had a lot of happy times plus not so happy, which is normal in life. Mr Heaps was the old schoolmaster, Miss Mings the lady teacher, many a slap with her butter slapper, a crime today, discipline in my time, no pussy footting as now. Age now 93, happy days.