Stanhill, Lancashire

Old Photos , Historic Maps , Local History Books and Memories of Stanhill

Frith photos prompt happy memories of our personal history, so enjoy this trip down memory lane with our old photos, historic maps, local history books, and memories of Stanhill. Refresh & enjoy your personal memories, or find some that family & friends will love as gifts.

It's free to browse our vintage and retro photographs of Stanhill, but if some spark good memories they are available to buy in a wide range of products, including framed prints, canvas prints and personalised photo gifts including tea towels, mugs, jigsaws, tableware, cushion covers, customised calendars. Don't miss other visitors' Memories and maybe connect with those who have shared their memories - you may even know the names, or learn more about the locality.

Old Photos of Stanhill
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Stanhill in 1960

Stanhill in 1955

Old Maps of Stanhill

Historic Maps of Stanhill and the local area.

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Map of Stanhill in 1896

Map of Stanhill in 1903

Map of Stanhill in 1924

Map of Stanhill in 1947

Map of Stanhill in 1891

Sheet Maps of Stanhill

Historic Folded Sheet Maps of Stanhill and the local area, matching current OS Landranger Sheet Maps.

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Shows Stanhill in 1842

Shows Stanhill in 1903

Shows Stanhill in 1924

Shows Stanhill in 1844

Shows Stanhill in 1842

Books about Stanhill
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38 photo books on Stanhill and the surrounding area.

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Memories of Stanhill
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Evacuation

I was evacuted from the Manchester area, together with younger brother Robert in 1939, just before the outbreak of World War II. We arrived in Accrinton, and were taken to a school where we waited to be billited. After we had something to eat, we were taken to Stanhill Post Office where we spent the next three years of the war. I was then 14 and had to return to Manchester, my younger brother stayed till 1945. The ...see more

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Alan & Hilda

Alan and Hilda Slater were my Uncle and Aunty and lived at the post office for many years and were quite possibly the funniest people I ever knew. Stanhill Post Office is reputedly haunted and Uncle Alan took every opportunity to use the story of the white lady to frighten unsuspecting guests. At one party there he pre-prepared a mock up of ladies' clothes, with wig stand complete with wig wired together, and hung on ...see more

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Evacuation

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