Witton Le Wear, High Street c.1955
Photo ref: W209004
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Photo ref: W209004
Photo of Witton Le Wear, High Street c.1955

A Selection of Memories from Witton-le-Wear

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Witton-le-Wear

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Jack Baker was my uncle married to aunt Winifred. The other son is Maurice Baker and is still alive
My Mother's maiden name was Mary Baker who lived in Witton Park . She had a brother, Jack who lived in Witton le Weir. He was a church going man and ran a clothing business from his house (at first going house to house with a suitcase!). He had a family of 2 boys and 2 girls. Isobelle, lived in the village up until her death a few years ago. His other daughter, Lillian, died tragically when she was ...see more