Nostalgic memories of Westow's local history

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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Born Here.

I was born in Westow Croft in 1953 which I believe was a mother and baby home then. I was adopted and until I was in my 30’s had no idea of where I was from or any information about my biological family or the circumstances that led to my adoption. I actually lived in York in the mid 70s and had I known would certainly have gone to see where I was born. Times were certainly different then but I strongly believe that ...see more

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Added 29 September 2020

I Was Born Here...

Im now 63 and adopted. Searching through some family documents I came across some photos and the name Westow Croft. Sadly I know nothing about my past as every where I went lead me nowhere. What I do know is on the 8th June 1956 I was born to I think Carol Ann Woollett I was told lived in Durham. My Birth Mum went away at 21 years old to have me... as this was the way in the 50's The Photo here was a strange ...see more