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Dorothy Arnold - My First Job
Dorothy tells us about working as a clerk in Stockport during the second world war.
Duchess of York 26th Annual Report - 1939.pdf
A scanned copy of the 26th Annual Report of the Duchess of York Children's Hospital, 1939. Includes news of developments in the hospital over the year, a medical report and the accounts for the hospital. The General Fund section contains a list of…
St. Nicholas Church- Scoutidrome - 1955.jpg
Photograph showing "Scoutidrome" at St. Nicholas' Church, 1955, in the New Parish Hall, 10-12 February 1955.
In the second row is Jim Cumbes, 1955- Wolf Cub, 2009- Chief Executive of Lancashire Cricket Club.
In the second row is Jim Cumbes, 1955- Wolf Cub, 2009- Chief Executive of Lancashire Cricket Club.
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,…
Burnage Library until 1973.pdf
A brief essay describing the history of library services in Burnage. Contained are passages on the petitions presented to local politicians when the estate was first created, descriptions on possible sites for a permanent library building in the…
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.
Memories of the Duchess of York Hospital
Kath Thompson describes her time working as a Medical Records Officer/Secretary in the hospital from 1967 - 1970, her responsibilities in the position, the buildings which made up the hospital site, and taking her own daughter to have her tonsils…
Leonora Nelson - Rose Queen at Parrs Wood Congregational Church
Photographs showing Leonora Nelson (nee Hey) being crowned as Rose Queen at Parrs Wood Congregation Church.
Leonora Nelson - Life at Brayside Road
Photographs of Leonora Nelson (nee Hey) and her parents at Brayside Road, Burnage. They were the first occupants of the property.
Leonora Nelson - Parrs Wood Congregational Church
Images from Leonora Nelson relating to Parrs Wood Congregational Church.
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When the Americans came to Burnage
First is a scanned letter from an American doctor billeted in Burnage, who thanked the Lister family for their hospitality, hoping to return the complement in Tennessee. A full transcription of the letter is contained in the document below.
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