Newton Aycliffe, The Iron Horse Inn c.1955

Photo ref: N70010

I started school here in the early 1960s. My mother Beatrice Warrener was a teacher here. I think the head mistress was named Mrs. Gash? I don't have many memories, but I did get into trouble , especially when my mum was on playground duty. We lived at Warburton Close then.

Interesting to read Moira’s memory of Newton Aycliffe. I recognised your name straight away as my mother often talked about her McCormick nephews and nieces. I too spent a lot of time with Aunty Celia and Uncle Fred but I am Terence’s cousin not his son! My mother was Milly. Robin Lenaghan

My name is Anthony Deere (Tony) I lived at 29 Cumby Road from 1955 until 1972 when I move to 26 Kirkstone Place .I attend Sugar Hill Infants then Juniors and Finally Milton Hall I was the school Goalkeeper) I was the lead guitarist with local pop group the Colorados.I worked at UMM Block and Anderson and Union.Carbide. My Father Sid worked for Tallent Engineering. If anybody can.relate to any of this or have school photos etc I would love to here from you. TONY deere

Mu aunt Cecilia Hood lived in Clarence Chare Newton Aycliffe. My Uncle was involved in building the clock in the centre of Newton Aycliffe. My cousin Terence Parnaby and his son Robin also lived in Aycliffe. As a young child I adored going to stay there. The people were so friendly. I remember going into Darlington to a store called Binns and I remember being taken to places like Whitley Bay, and High Force waterfall. Happy happy days! Moira