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Please Note: Our offices and factory are now closed until Monday 5th January when we will be pleased to deal with any queries that have arisen during the holiday period.

During the holiday our Gift Cards may still be ordered for any last minute orders and will be sent automatically by email direct to your recipient - see here: Gift Cards

Nostalgic memories of Torrance's local history

Share your own memories of Torrance 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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It's easy to add your own memories and reconnect with your shared local history. Search for your favourite places and look for the 'Add Your Memory' buttons to begin

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This was one of the routes I took in the early 70s when riding my beautiful horse out. We would go up West Balgrochan Road, turn in to Acre Valley Road and go up the hill where the woods are and down to the other side, sometimes going on the narrow bridle path past Ferrymill. It was a lovely scenic ride!
This is where my mum was born, 76 years ago.
This was a fantastic garage operated by Gordon Hood and a chap called Shearer. As a young lad I was mad about motorbikes and the garage helped me out now and again with things such as blast cleaning spark plugs. I suppose looking back Gordon Hood could be best described as a true gentleman, as he would never accept any payment for his help and friendly advice. I stumbled accross this photograph in my research ...see more