carlray

Hi ASaw I remember your grandfather ,I was a member of SUH walkers and went on most of the trips in the 1950's

Connie Grants was on West Street ,Langsett Road was Fred and Ada Holmes

possible it was not built in 1871`

It was Beryl Goddard who got killed.I think she ran out into the road between Brough street and Cottam Street,not on the crossing

There was also a little shop in Rawson Street in the living room.I think the name was Taylor.This was another shop that would let you have your sweet allowance in advance during rationing.

I remeber two fruit and veg Hawkers that came round the ABC streets.One was Pete Salvin and The other Freddie Hicks.In the early 1950's a family moved into Brough Street called Warburton.I think I remember him being a hawer he had a daughter called Mavis. and a son called tommy.not sure wether the had another child.They had a cocker spaniel that came and sat on our front step and would sing when I played the piano.

Hi Popt. The pawnbroker at the bottom of Bamforth Street was poppy Hallams and there was always a full shop on monday mornings in the 1940's.the men would redeem ther suits on friday or saturday morning and pledge them again on the monday,after wearing them over the weekend. One of the local characters from Cottam Street would take the 'bundles' for the neibours and when it came to her turn she was asked ''how much do you want for them Cathy'' she would reply ''2/6 Mr Hallam'' and he would say ''sorry I can't lend you that Cathy'' and she would reply ''half crown will do Mr Hallam'' I spent many a Hour in there myself,and even though i was only 11 and 12 I felt realy embarrased and would wait till no one was about and nip in the side door.Kids today don't know there born.

Yes it was Owlerton They were pulled down late 60s early seventies

There were parties in allthe ABC Streets and all had Bonfires,Everyone contributed to the food as rationing went on till about 1950.Some of the members from Hillfoot WMC paraded round the streets in fancie dress and played home made musical intruments.

Mrs Killalee at the first house on the left had a small shop.She would let us use our sweet coupons a month in advance. There was also a small shop in Anlaby street run by a man with one arm Mr Farnsworth,He also let you use your next months coupons in advance.

Hi Flyer Did you get the clay from the hole at the right hand side of the air raid shelter door ?

I remeber the one with Brough street and High House Road (Alan Parkers Mob) on Kymers Hill and the tip between Rawson Street and Cuthbert Bank

I knew Beverly Booth,Played with his brother Roy in the1940s we both went to Burton St.school. Others in Brough st you may recall are the Wrights.Walkers Kirbys,My family the Bradfords,Greggs and Ashtons .I wonder where they are now

Can anyone remember ryders transport cafe on the corner of Penistone Rd and Burton Street in the late forties we would have cottage pie 2veg yorkshire pudding and a sweet for a tanner (two and half pence)

How did you manage to get 3 prizes in the Star Walk ,it was a race for novices only,once you get a prize you are nolonger a novice