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My aunt and uncle about 1906
Boys wore dresses until they were "breeched until they were about 4 years old.
My Father's Work at Hans Renold
Joyce Brennan describes her father's job at the Renold's factory in Burnage, their annual holiday, and conditions in the factory.
My Time at the Acacias
Howard Self shares his memories of the Acacias school from 1959 - 1965, describing his teachers, their subjects and lessons; the school routine; the school building and its environs; trips to the swimming baths and beyond; and his contemporaries,…
Photographs taken from Original Rectory- 137 Fog Lane
Two photographs taken from the Original Rectory- 137 Fog Lane:
The first is looking east over the junction of Fog Lane and Parrswood Road (note the lack of traffic lights). Shows shop blinds out on left-hand side shops on Fog Lane. The temporary…
The first is looking east over the junction of Fog Lane and Parrswood Road (note the lack of traffic lights). Shows shop blinds out on left-hand side shops on Fog Lane. The temporary…
Plan of Burnage Model Railway- May 1914.jpg
A diagram from the May 1914 edition of Models, Railways and Locomotives. The plan is to scale and displays the track layout, stations and its relation to the house at 6 Moorton Avenue.
Presentation to St. John Ambulance Cadet - Odeon Cinema
The St. john Ambulance cadets met at the Odeon cinema Burnage every week. We learned first aid, but also studied for different certificates. eg fire safety etc. The picture shows a cadet who has obtained an award for covering all the certificates.…
Recipe Scrapbook from World War 2 - Part 1
Ted Morgan's mother's World War 2 scrapbook, containing recipes, newspaper cuttings, and other miscellaneous items.
Recipe Scrapbook from World War 2 - Part 2
Second part of Ted Morgan's mother's scrapbook featuring recipes and other newspaper cuttings.
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Brook House Auxiliary Hospital
This Certificate is presented by the Army Council, as a permanent record of their thanks, to be placed in the building been known and used as Brook House Hospital for British sick and wounded during the Great War, 1914-1919.
The War…