Oakfield Primary School

Here are some school photos sent to us by Norman Ovens. They show both him and his brother, Phil.

Oakfield Primary School  circa 1973

Mrs Reynolds Class

Must be the 1970's judging by the bright colours and assortment of mullet haircuts :)

Mrs Rileys class

As usual, if you know any more of the names,  please let us know.

Many thanks, Norman.

Greenfield Secondary Swimming team

The following photo was sent to us by an old friend of mine, Norman Ovens, who now lives in Michigan, USA.

He writes
"I remember the races in Hyde baths, a place I used to live in as a kid. I can't remember who we raced against , it may have been within the school. Names I remember are on the picture".

Greenfield Secondary School Swimming Team 1977

If anyone recognises anymore of these little cuties please let us know. :D

Thanks Norman, much appreciated. 

I hope you and the family are well. x

Whit Walk 1970s

I've found these photographs taken during the Whit Walk of, I think, 1979 and featuring the Fellowship Church from Chapel Street.

These two photographs are taken from Market Street looking up Union Street, and below is an image from Google Street View showing how this junction now looks.

This is Ridling Lane at the junction with Lumn Road and below is the current Google Street View.

These two photographs were taken at the junction of Lumn Road and Orchard Street and the Google Street View version isn't necessary as it looks no different now to what it did then.

Market Street at the junction with Croft Street with the Google Street View version below.

St Georges Football Team

The following photo and information was given to me Clive Cooper and Neil Hadfield.
It shows St Georges Junior School Football Team 1971/2.
 

Back Row l to right -  
Gary Pangburn, Clive Cooper, Neil Hadfield, Andrew Sijon, Paul Andrews, Darren Arrowsmith. 

Front Row l to r - 
Neil Garlick, Phil Vickers, Bob Heap, Anthony Passant, Phil Robinson. 

Thanks Clive and Neil - Much appreciated. 
ps. You haven't changed a bit ;)

Hyde United 1970's

Has anyone got any photos of Hyde United playing in the 1970's ? 
I would also like some of any charity matches played in the 1970's especially the ones where Stuart Pearson and Alec Stepney (Manchester United) played. 

   
Hyde United with the Scrattin' Shed stand in the background. Circa mid 1970's

Lumb Hollow

Below are two photos of Lumb Hollow off Ridling Lane

It has changed greatly with the building of the houses which were built by Armitages.

Circa late 1970's- early1980's?

Amelia Street can be seen quite clearly in the background.

Present day view

Amelia Street can just about be seen at the far left of the houses.

Thanks to Google maps for the second shot.

St Georges early 1970's

Here are two great photos lent to us by Ruth Dawson .

St Georges Junior School Nativity Play in 1972.
Ruth is far right on the middle row.
Some other names include...

• Linda Baker, Crispin Trueman, Colleen Ellis Jones, the Titterington Twins, Gillian Taylor, Geoffrey Lloyd, Ivan Freeman, Neil Thorpe, Fiona Cook, Gaynor Green, Jackie Stewart....

  If anyone recognises anyone else please let us know !

St Georges Whit Walks . Walking up Market Street.
Ruth is far right and Susan Blackshaw is next to her .

(I used to call the jewellers shop British Rail jewellers because of the initials ) :)

Many Thanks, Ruth.
The photos brought back some familiar faces and great memories :)

Mystery Photos

Below are two photographs that were taken on Old Road in Flowery Field . You can see Rosemount Church at the top right of the photos.
What we don't know is what the parade was for. We believe they were taken circa late 1970's /early 1980's.

Any ideas? Please let us know !


Love the old United Co-operative Dairies milk float !!

The old Zion Congregational Church building

 The old Zion Congregational Church, Stockport Road, Hyde.
What an imposing building it was in its day !




This photo was taken in the late 1970's/ early 1980's.
Note the old waterboard building in the background, too.


Thumbnail for bigger view.

Adverts from the Tameside Guide

A couple of adverts from the Tameside guide circa 1974. 
Nice to see that Kenyons is still in business.





If only it was that easy to get a job today!