Just discovered your site and much enjoyed the old photos. I was born in Burnage in 1931 but we moved to Didsbury soon after where we lived first in Claremont Grove then moved to Victoria Ave whre we lived until 1941. Even though I am now 82 I still have fond memories of Didsbury. I went to Beaver Rd school then up to Didsbury High school (Dogs College). One of my favourite places to visit was the smithy at the end of Osborne St, such heat and noise and when I wanted some time on my own on my mongrel bike to Marie Louise Gardens for a bit of peace and quiet

My Granny's brother Thomas Quail lived in West Didsbury in the 80s when I last spoke with him. I'd like to connect with any family. I'm Margret's (Peggy) grand daughter. He had 2 other brothers who died in the War

I was born in Withington Hospital in 1949. Lived in Northen Grove from 1949 up until 1973, but my mother continued to live there until she moved to Didsbury in 1979. I went to Cavendish Road School from 1953 up until 1960. Parents Len and Marie, brother Mike. All sadly passed away now. I am 68 years old. Really enjoyed browsing through your website. Keep up the good work !! Regards

I was born in Northen grove in 1950 and went to cavendish road school. I remember the Hardern family very well as Len was a great friend of my fathers and took my mum and dad to hospital when my sister was born,it was middle of winter with thick snow on the ground and they had trouble getting the car started. There is a thriving Facebook page called west didsbury friends of our golden years if anyone would like to see or join where people tell of their memories

1979-89 for me would be desirable

Withdraw more dates please 1980s would be appealing

Trying to track down Edels family from Manchester/Salford - please do get in touch!

My grandfather John Scott Singleton was born at 1 Sackville Street Manchester in August 1957. Although his father Robert Peter Singleton was from Manchester he and his wife Harriet lived in London and were, I think, living in London and just visiting Manchester. This is my query. The person who registered my great grandfathers birth was not one of his parents but "SAMUEL CONSTERDINE, occupier, 1 Sackville Street". I had been trying to find a connection between my great grandfather and the railway and have found a SAMUEL CONSTERDINE, an engine driver,. in the 1961 census living at Dunbar Street Manchester, and if this is near Sackville Street wonder if this could be the same person,and what the connection is.

Searching for my adopted half sister Christine Lesley Marshall Carter. Born in 1946 from birth mother in Leigh. Was told she had gone to a family in Manchester. This is her adopted name. Please, anyone who recognises the name, get in touch. Thanks

ooking for / will share information re need more on married Mary Ellen Rigby had daughter Ellen born circa 1901. 1976 living 58 Gartside St Manchester his occupation Vocalist.

Im interested in any family links with the Slater family who lived at one time in Pendleton, Manchester. John William Slater was a tape sizer in the cotton mills, born around 1872 and died aged 67 in 1939. He married Mary Ellen? and had 2 daughters, Phyllis and Constance, born 1901. There was a Ralph Slater, a cotton operator, who died aged 33 in 1896. He was probably John's brother, but not sure. In 1925 Constance married Douglas Brodie Lowndes, born 1893. He was the son of Alfred Barry Lowndes and Mary Brodie who died in 1960. They lived in Eccles.

In the 1940s/50s my father James Lawrence Roberts used to cycle to Cheetham Hill,Manchester from Oakengates, Shropshire to see his cousins. He never named them. In the family bible the names found are: Roberts/Ball/Barra(e)tt, and Eliza Morgan. This is all the information I have. Can anyone help please as I know nothing about them. I have, however, traced the Roberts line back to Robert Roberts b. 1931 at Madeley, shropshire and his mother's line back to Isaiah Ball born at Wrockwardinewood, Shropshire c.1940. Pam

Looking for any information on Thomas BLANDTHORN(E) born in about 1926 in Manchester. His birthplace is also listed on some documents as Chester. He was in Australia by 1956 where he married Sarah Ann MUNRO of London. He may have had a brother called John or James. He may have come out Sept 1967 on the "Joseph

Seeking anything on the following Publishers - JB Allen, Hotspur/Percy Brothers, Cardal, Pembertons, World International and Kayebon Press/Studios. Also would love to know more about the following artists - Ken Reid, Hugh McNeill, Harry Hargreaves, Denis McLoughlin, Crewe Davies. Trying to collect details, information and anecdotes on Manchester's small but significant Comics industry from 1900 to 1980.

I'm trying to trace a lady whose name was Jane Griffiths who lived in Darland Lane Trafford circa 1972. I'm just wondering if you or any of your members may know anything about her as I am helping to compile our family tree. I understand this is a long shot, but any information would be greatly and dearly appreciated.

aron Hollinpriest was baptised in St James,Didsbury in 1947,the son of John HOLLINPRIEST and Margerye CHORLTON(?). Aaron was married in Manchester Cathedral in 1976 to Anne BATE,and he was buried in 1988 at Heaton Norris. Aaron and Anne's daughter Mary Hollinpriest married Thomas Collier and their son David COLLIER became a well known Clockmaker, of Gatley and Cheadle.

James Morecroft of Stockport m Mary Smith in 1951 & they lived in Didsbury. He was a coachman. They had several children. Also my GG G/Mthr Mary Ann Morecroft & daughters Letita & Sarah Emma living in Didsbury in 1967. George Holt Morecroft living atWithington. Marriages took place between Kelsall, Garnett, Kershaw. Mainly Methodists.James was the son of David. Any other interested parties

Please document more of our archives please looking for more on the ira bombings in the 90s

I have obtained a copy of the 1967 census showing my mother-in-law and her family living in Manchester. There was also a Joseph Alfonsus Carlos - said to be a nephew of Mary Hackett who was head of the household and a John Mathus who is said to be her brother. This could be Matthews of course if the handwriting has been interpreted incorrectly. Does anyone know of the family - who were the parents of Joseph A Carlos and was John's surname Mathus or Cummins

My MOTHER WAS agnes marjorie battersby who came from the Manchester area she was born march 1932 she had a sister joan they were both brought up in a childrens home in the manchester area. joan had 2 children pamela and georege her married name was leadbetter. mum married a bill mapp who was a londener who she later divorced she then married walter szpualaz who was from the ukraine.i have a sister jackie who was born july1955 i was born in 1953 we lived in shropshire this is were jackie and i still live.if any body has any infomation regaurding any of my ancesters i would love to hear from you many thanks