Early Years

A Memory of Openshaw.

My name is Bob Patten. I first lived at Droylsden and we moved to Lees St about 1955. My parents Bob & Gladys had the shop at No.108, I lived there with my brother Steve. The shop was across the road from the Red Reck, where we spent most of our time; it was there or the slag heaps at the back of Vanna St school. Also over the canal; we could go anywhere in those days without any fears. I used to play out with Peter Piggot, Eddie Higgins, Pete & Dave Smith and the Phithians family. I wonder if they, and a lot of others think about those days.


Added 08 July 2013

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Hi do you remember a green grocers on Cornwall Street opp the Napoleon Pub? my Mum Jenny Marney grew up there from around 1954 to 1966. I am trying to obtain any information about the shop and if possible a photo although I know that's a needle in a haystack.
hi people I lived in higher openshaw in the 1970s ,in lees street ,then Chisholm street ,with my brother alan, Cath and ray my parents ,I was wondering if anyone remembers a club which was built directly in front of the boy scout troop ,on lees street next to the royal oak pub corner of ogden lane ,it was 7opend by someone from manchester city fc , and it was documented in the newspapers, i must have been about 13 or 14 at the time it was called I think mancunian boys club ,you could play pool ,basketball, judo table tennis etc my pals were ged mcneil ,peter brogan ,pau lcooper ,Richard cooper , colin and ian buckley ,I would really be happy if someone had any info or photos of the club in the 1970s for some reason it closed then was knocked down ,I think there is just along square wall there now ,any info photos anything really would be greatfully appreciated ,memories are great pictures help too god bless all ray
Who remembers st Clements primary

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