Contributors to our blog
With our heartfelt thanks to the following individuals for sharing their memories.
- Loretta Carr was born in Hillsborough in 1944 and lived in the Hillsborough area of of her life.
- Malcolm Drew was born in 1947 in Freedom Street, Hillsborough and lived there until it was demolished in 1973. He lived and worked in the Hillsborough area all of his life.
- Delia Gresty was born in 1935 in Sheffield.
- Jan Kemp
- John Robinson was born in Sheffield in 1949 and moved to Hillsborough in 1974.
- Brenda Rodgers was born in 1944 in Owlerton and lived there until she was 10. In 1969 she got married and returned to Hillsborough, and has lived there ever since.
- Hazel Rogers was born in 1938 and grew up in Shiregreen. After her marriage she moved to the Rivelin Valley, where she has lived ever since.
- Jean Rooth was born in 1933 and grew up in Wadsley Bridge. After her marriage in1956, she moved to the Rivelin Valley, where she lived for many years. She recently moved back to Birley Carr.
- Margaret Stolten nee Woodbine was born in 1944 in Hillsborough and lived in Sheffield all of her life.
- Margaret Taylor was born in 1931 in Reading, Berkshire. During her childhood moved to Sheffield and after her marriage in 1953, moved to Wadsley, where she lived for many years.
- Marina Wright was born in 1934 in Lane Top. In 1957 moved to Malin Bridge and lived there ever since.
Memories are posted under several categories listed below:
- Family heritage
- Childhood memories
- Living in Hillsborough (as a adult)
- World War 2 (can be Sheffield wide)
- Notable residents (not family members)
- Places and objects (buildings/landmarks, etc).
We are always happy to receive more memories, which should focus primarily on Hillsborough and the surrounding area. Please contact hillsboroughhistorygroup@gmail.com for further information.
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