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Nostalgic memories of Rawmarsh's local history

Share your own memories of Rawmarsh 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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Displaying Memories 11 - 16 of 16 in total

Night Watchman
Does anyone recall Teddy Barlow, the night watchman who used to sit in his little sentry box in front of his brazier of burning coke, situated on Harding Ave, Monkswood, and who patrolled Harding Avenue and Haugh Avenue etc, new house building sites? Someone made a ditty about it which went: 'Teddy Barlow, Teddy Barlow sells fish. three-halfpence a dish, don't buy it, don't buy it, it stinks when you fry it'. I ...see more
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Added 10 February 2010

Rawmarsh Baths And Stubbin Pit
I recall paying one shilling for a session of swimming, with the changing rooms either side of the pool. We used to keep one eye on our swimming and the other on our changing cubicle where our cloths were. I attended my first dance at the pool, which was covered over for all to dance. I saw my first live showbiz star - who was Lulu - also at the Rawmarsh baths hall. I recall a lot of friends that I ...see more
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Added 21 October 2009

Rosehill Park
Used to love playing in the park on the swings, in the Sandpitand just generally walking about. Remember the Peacocks and other birds. Remember the Holiday at Home Weeks? All started with the procession from Parkgate through Rawmarsh up to the park. Lots to do in the park, entertainment on the Bandstand. There was also a similar procession on Bonfire Night. Everyone carried lit torches which were then thrown on the ...see more
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Added 26 September 2008

Earl Grey
I lived at the Earl Grey Public House which is seen in front of the church in this photograph
Rawmarsh, St Mary's Parish Church and Market c1965
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Added 26 May 2008

Rawmish Crags
We used to go ont crags on nature rambles from Rosehill School.  At weekend it were our battlefield, we used firebrecks as trenches and fought WW2.  If we got beat we'd run tot roman banks and ambush others.
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Added 28 March 2007

Tylers Field
I remember playing footie on Tylers field and taking my bow there and firing it.  The best time was when the fair came and we'd go ont gallopers ort dodgems.  We'd use slope by Mr Carr's cobblers to go ont sledges.  Now it's a housing estate and theers no weer fort kids to play.
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Added 28 March 2007