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Nostalgic memories of Tottington'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 Police Station 1941
My name is Lyndon Evans, I was born in 1941 in the Police station during the war, my brother Stuart was also born in the station in 1938. My dad was constable Ted Evans PC1234 he was one of 4 officers based in Tottington with Sergeant Ellis in charge? I have loads of memories that I would like to share if any one is interested. My first clear memory was when I was 3 when the flying bomb hit the village ...see more
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Added 10 February 2017

Tottington Generations.
My Family of Shepherd's have lived in Tottington for four generations. My Great Grandfather was Joseph Shepherd, born in 1924 in Bury. He married Emily Bennett whose family lived at 16 Club Row, Tottington. Her father was Thomas a Labourer. Joseph and Emily lived at 25 Turton Road (A few doors up from the Dungeon Inn) all their married lives and I have been told that they were the first house on the ...see more
Tottington, Turton Road c1955
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Added 28 April 2015

Happy Time
I came to live in Tottington full time in 1959 to attend Laurel Street school. We used to live in Beryl Avenues close to St Johns football and cricket field where we played endless games of football. We used to go to Island Lodge where one year we built a raft to go to the island out of railway sleepers. Another time when there was a drought we walked to it. Walks up to Castle Farm and exploring the countryside ...see more
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Added 14 August 2014

Memories Of Childhood
I remember in the late 50's trudging all the way along Black Lane to go to Affetside School on Watling Street. The winters were harsh with the snow drifts well over my head! I lived at 324 Turton Road, in a row of around 4 houses, which, I've been told were once cow sheds! My father was Alfred McBride and his wife was Lillian. They had three daughters, Alice, Essie & me and we lived next door to the ...see more
Tottington, Turton Road c1955
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Added 30 September 2012

Brookhouse
I used to live at Brookhouse with my parents, great aunt and maternal grand mother. Brookhouse was split into 3 houses at the time (131, 133, 135 Holcolme Road). My grandfather (Thomas Lomax) visited at Christmases and holidays. My parents were Pat (Lomax)and Andrew Martyn-Clark. My aunt who worked at the local Tech (Bury) was Mrs Irene Cosgrove (nee Lomax). My grandmother was Jane Lomax (nee Dunn). She was known as ...see more
Tottington, Brookhouse c1955
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Added 29 May 2008

Platt Family
My grandfather was born at Horncliffe Lodge, Tottington Higher End on Nov 15 1882. His name was Arthur Owens. His mother was Mary Platt whose family I believe were a  prominent family in the village. His father was Richard Owens.  Arthur, a cabinet maker, left England around 1910 and settled in Australia.
Tottington, Market Street c1955
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Added 21 February 2008

Tottington, Market Street C1955
I remember this view of market street. At this time Tottington was an Urban District with its own council of 14 members. The gates and building on the right of the picture were Tottington Town Hall and council offices.The building also housed the public Library. I was a member of that council in that year. I am now 80 years old and take no further part in politics.Denis Wood.
Tottington, Market Street c1955
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Added 05 January 2008