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Nostalgic memories of Thornaby-on-Tees'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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Old Thornaby
I was born in Scotland and came to Old Thornaby in the mid 60s. I lived in Cobden St, 2 up 2 down. We had absolutley nothing, but neither did anybody else, no hot water or heating but we all managed. I had lots of friends and we played games like elastics and skips. Every road had a shop on it, like Jackie Lanes and in some shops you could get tick, then when your mam got your dad's wages she would go and ...see more
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Added 05 April 2013

I Was Born In Thornaby

My name is Valerie (Connet) Acuff. I was born in 1940 at 24 Langley Ave. which was the home of my mother's sister, Nan Powell and her husband, Lol. My parents were John and Betty Connet. My mother was formerly Betty Bellamy from Stockton. After my father was discharged from the RAF he was a photographer and worked for Forrest Wompra in Middlesborough. When I was a year old my family moved to 4 St ...see more
Thornaby-on-Tees, the Town Hall c1955
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Added 23 December 2012

The Thornaby Of The 39's Through The 50's
It's a long story, trying to relate to my childhood days living above the "Meadow Dairy" then living at No.2 Caledonia St. Who said they were the bad old days, never been happier in my life, what with the battles against the "new" St. gangs, and the mischief we got up to, I could write here for ever, but, maybe later if your interested, suffice to say I'll be remembered by a few, ...see more
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Added 09 September 2012

17 Caledonia Street
I was born at 17 Caledonia Street in 1958, delivered by a lady known as Aunty Didd who lived across our street. The second son of Billy and Gwen Mason, originally from Cannon Street, Middlesborough. Yes Rosemary, the street was cobbled with high curbs. The shop was owned by I think Jimmy Spyte (Spyties) who was also a fireman? Our mam would send us with a note (written on the back of a sugar bag) to ...see more
Thornaby-on-Tees, the Town Hall c1955
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Added 10 July 2010

The Langcake Family
Does anyone remember the Langcake family who lived in Thornaby on Thornaby Road? Great Aunt Ruth Langcake was a teacher, Queens Stret School, unless I'm mistaken, she lived with her blind sister Isabella/Bella. My dad, John Albert Langcake's father was a Policeman and he lived in Lanehouse Road, he married France Doreen Roberts. Any info about this family would be great.
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Added 10 June 2010

Raf Thornaby
I was stationed at RAF Thornaby for three years from 1954, and was welcomed into the community. I made friends with my namesake, Pat Whelan, and was invited to his home for some good parties. I also remember the Malloby family. There was a lad who worked in the cookhouse as a civilian washroom worker and I hung about with him and his mates at the Italian cafe. I also remember the pub at the Thornaby side of ...see more
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Added 14 June 2009

My Home Town
I was born in 1972 and moved to Thornaby in 1973 where I spent my life until the age of 24. People used to tease me that I was brought up in Thornaby and I was nicknamed 'the roughian'.  People would say don't get on the wrong side of her (meaning me!) as I would punch their lights out! The more I defended the town, the more I was ribbed.  So Thornaby has a reputation which I am not sure how it came about.  I ...see more
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Added 13 February 2007