Nostalgic memories of Withington's local history

Share your own memories of Withington 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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My first memories of life were living in Queen Street after being bombed out of our little house in Morris Street. My father had to go into the forces December 1941 and my only sibling Amelia had contracted diphtheria and died. She was 3 years older than me and a very pretty child Despite all that sadness worry and grief my mother managed to make the most of.things and made me feel safe and loved I ...see more
I have the fondest memories of sheltering under a old brolly with my Mum, Dad, Brother and Sister as we watched a storm roll in from the sea. We were the only ones on the beach all huddled together.........years later I go every year back to that beach and it makes me smile thinking of that happy little family soaking wet but huddled together and very very happy! I always think of this area as my spiritual home, where my heart really belongs. A truly magical, wonderful place....