Droylsden and Audenshaw (Images of England)

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I’m not sure about rats coming up out of the loos, but I know in some areas of Queensland(in Australia) that you can be sitting on the loo, and it will start to gurgle and bubble and up pops a cane toad... this has happened to me on more than one occasion, and to several others I know.... for those not knowing about cane toads, they are a nasty looking large toad that have glands that secrete a poison that can poison a pet or make a person quite ill. I remember Manny Showman’s the gent’s tailors at the bottom of Penny meadow, a little Jewish fellow. I bought a crombie coat from there in the early 70s. Jones Music Shop was in a little side street that ran between Old Street and Bow Street, by the side of the George and Dragon. Tommy Sizer kept a pawn shop on Market St. There was a toy shop in the Avenue that used to have a Hornby train set running in the window. It had a coin slot where you had to put a penny (the old sort!) to keep it going round again. Droylsden has something special for everyone, from its illustrious past to its vibrant present. So, let’s dive in and discover the captivating tales and hidden gems. 1. Droylsden’s Surprising Connection to Music MY Grandad used old copies of “The Farmer and Pig-breeder” for toilet paper. They were cut into squares and threaded through the corners by a piece of string which hung on a handy nail behind the lavatory door. They were pink, I remember.

We are here to help you to create the best send off to your loved one that you can. We do not believe a funeral should be unaffordable, but we also do not believe that a funeral should be compromised in quality. With many years’ experience in delivering funerals in and around Droylsden we will be able to help you. THE GEORGE & DRAGON A huge Victorian (?) pub which dominated one corner of the Market Ground (on the corner of Bow St and Warrington St) It had a very magnificent staircase. Demolished in the 1960's (?) Growing up I was a fanatical ballroom dancer and danced mainly at the Premiere Ballroom and at Pillings in Katharine Street. I had a big crush, as did most of the other young girls, on the teacher, Norman Pilling! Because I was so keen and quite good I was so-called ‘on the staff’ of this dance school. That didn’t mean you were employed, it just meant you got in for nothing and helped Norman and Doris Pilling by dancing with those young lads who couldn’t dance at all and trying to teach them a few steps. Ashton Palais ballroom was only for big events as I remember, and not a favourite of mine.I used to enjoy the trips into Manchester on the tram when Mum used to go to the various wholesalers

Kenny Barnes passed away around the age of 41-42 in Openshaw where he lived on the village. We were friends up until the time he died but I was working away and missed the funeral. I was a train bearer for the May Queen at St Marys Church. I think that the year would have been around 1944. I can still remember the names of the other children who were in attendance, these were as follows. Sadly Dad died in 1991 but my Mum. (now aged 91) is living happily at a retirement home in Ashton. My partner Elaine and i now live in Turkey and visit the UK a couple of times a year. I shall be going over for just three days next month to see her. Thirdly off licence drawing 591 7 Albert street, Withington by Leonard Marsland from the company of Ernest Ogden, Architect and surveyor 41 corporation street. Manchester July 1906, condition fragile . Now believed to be a grassy bank next to new build properties, 11 Strathblane close Withington. For present location, Encompassed by Hill St /Davenport Avenue / Wilmslow Rd/ Copson St.

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the Cushion bearer for the crown of flowers for our Ladies Statue in St Mary's church was Gerard Hone. He walked in front of the May Queen. Other over the counter medicines that I remember are "Doctor Williams pink pills for pale poorly people" this was apparently a cure all medicine ??