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Thelwall, The Canal c.1955
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The Guiness Brewery's vessel 'Guiness' waits to enter Latchford Locks near Thelwall after discharging her liquid cargo at Manchester. Begun in 1883, the Manchester Ship Canal was a major civil engineering project of the Victorian age. By its completion in December 1893, 17,000 'navvies' had shifted 54 million cubic yards of soil and rocks to create the 35.5-mile-long canal at the then staggering cost of £15 million. New sections of waterway were linked to the River Mersey to enable ocean-going vessels to reach the new inland port of Manchester and the neighbouring Lancashire cotton towns.

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A Selection of Memories from Thelwall

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Thelwall

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I always remember my time at Chaigeley with fondness....I made many friends there. The teachers I recall were; Mr Gululley, Mr Hamer, Mr Gyones, Mr Taylor, Mr Berry, Mr Jinks..just to name a few. I used to play crab football in the gym, counterpains in bedroom, 5-a-side footy and swimming in the pool, which was cold.. brill times there. And not forgetting Mr Duffy..I had a tear in my eye once I left. Thanks for the great memories.
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Rachel's Corner

I use to live in Bell Lane at Braycrest. It was a pair of houses built by Jack Hylands I was told. They owned property in the Warrington area and would go out every Friday evening to collect the rents. They had a dog - white chow with a blue tongue I remember. Bell Cottage had a ghost supposedly. Rachel lived there and when her sweetheart died or didn't return from wherever, she hung herself on a tree opposite ...see more
Thelwall, Bell Cottage c1955
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Pickering Bridge
If you took the right turn at Bell Cottage and then right again on the main road then a left up a cinder track you came to the Bridgewater canal that was in the higher part of the village. It was the acknowledged meeting place for the youth of the village. Pete Guthrie used to come up on his scooter, my brother Hugh also had a Lambretta and the dirt track there was ideal for showing off. We also used to gather ...see more
Thelwall, Bell Cottage c1955
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Working At The Cottage
I worked at The Cottage for approx one year - good memories - and some not so good, BUT it was a fabulous experience. Hard work, many friends, many customers. Usually had one or two weddings per week. Beautiful setting! The hotel was believed to be haunted, and a few guests and some staff did have some spooky encounters! Hotel was owned by Mr Mumford Smith. Had a few young French students gaining ...see more
Thelwall, Cottage Hotel c1955
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