Gainford, The Corner Shop c.1960
Photo ref:
G102305
Photo ref:
G102305
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Gainford is noted for its 13th-century church, Georgian houses, narrow streets and one of the finest village greens in the southern part of the county. Customers at the corner shop in c1955 would have paid 4d for a 14oz loaf, 1s 3d for a 3lb bag of flour, and 2s 6d for 1lb of butter.
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Memories of Gainford, the Corner Shop c1960
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. These memories are of Gainford, The Corner Shop c.1960
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My first memory is crossing the North Road with my father pushing the dolls' pram he had just bought me for my 4th birthday. We were visiting my grandmother and grandfather's pub The Caldedonian - does anyone remember it or them?
Maureen
Hi, I am from Darlington and I would love to hear memories of the old orphanage/St Peter's School. Whenever I pass the building I am so curious, it is such a shame it is going to waste as it is a lovely building. I have researched it on the web and read stories of the Spanish children that were sent there, it's quite sad to think it could all be gone if demolished.
Ruth
I grew up at Barforth Hall and left when I was 18. I used to spend my pocket money on toy cars with Mrs Brown in this dark and evocative shop, the memory has never left me. I would also go to buy my parents' Christmas present here every year. My parents still have a cottage on the green and I remember Mr Cree, he was terrifying. Does the bus still have a number 75? I can even remeber our telephone number, Gainford 398!
The corner shop was owned by my Aunt May. My sister Betty used to help out at holiday times. I used to spend a lot of summer times in Gainford and I still have an affectionate feeling for it. I have memories of the Andersons,who used to live next to St Peter's School (I think I have that name right), who were friends of my sister, as were nearly all of the village.
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