Those of us born and bred in Wallsend will never forget this town and what it gave us and what it made of us. We had the privilege of growing up in a busy, rough, friendly, purposeful and in places beautful community. Some of us couldn't wait to leave; others never left. But we all have Wallsend in our memories, no stronger identity could anyone wish for.
Here here Gordon. Been fortunate to travel the World but still pine for the memories I had as a child. Don't know if " everyone " feels that way but I was happy in Wallsend. Good days. Visited recently living down South that I do, and it's changed a lot, to be expected though.
100%. I grew up in holy cross and still live Wallsend but I'm honoured to have grew up here in the 90s (the best years) as unfortunately Wallsend streets are scary now x
Love Wallsend was born in Daisy hill left many years ago but always spent my summer holidays at Grand still feel I belong there though lived in Scotland since I was about three
So many happy memories playing in the burn, home made sledges down the grass on rose hill bank. Wallsend Park and the boys Club on Station Road. Used to go to St Aidens High school and it's great remenising. Day I left school remember saying to my m8 Peter Valley " see you around " but I moved away and never did ! Happy childhood though.
very nice.I played at all those places as a boy. me and my mate Eddy took a trolly cart from Carville Station to Daisy Hill and back around 1979.tremendous tines..I havd a similar montage of pics under..thegeordiepoet...Hometown glory.. thanks for the memories!
I'm from Teesside, But my mother always said that our relation was mayor of Wallsend. His name was Joseph Duffy and She said there was a statue to him. I checked it out and there is indeed a memorial fountain dedicated to him.
I worked on the construction of the replacement fountain in the park between the bowling greens..I did the earthworks and lifting and assembling of the pink granite pieces that it is constructed from using an excavator. Guess where all the pieces were made ? Why yes, you are absolutely correct..shipped all the way from China... What a state the UK has now become !
David Morrison. I knocked around rawden court in 1980's. When it was demolished I was 1st home owner on what became Roman court in 1996. 1st house next to carville pub. Pub demolished too and I sold house for double what I paid for it. Ah happy days of divorcing my unfaithful wife! She's an alcoholic & I've so moved on.
I can remember Gordon Square, it was like flats you'd see in Harlem. I remember them being boarded up in 1978 and looking really sinister. My cousin used to run through them at night for a dare.
@@VintageBoxingTM Thanks Matt. I'm a Southerner but my Dads family were born and bred Wallsenders, he had six brothers and four sisters but it was all such a long time ago that all traces have gone I'm afraid.
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Those of us born and bred in Wallsend will never forget this town and what it gave us and what it made of us. We had the privilege of growing up in a busy, rough, friendly, purposeful and in places beautful community. Some of us couldn't wait to leave; others never left. But we all have Wallsend in our memories, no stronger identity could anyone wish for.
Here here Gordon. Been fortunate to travel the World but still pine for the memories I had as a child. Don't know if " everyone " feels that way but I was happy in Wallsend. Good days. Visited recently living down South that I do, and it's changed a lot, to be expected though.
Wallsend in the 1970s was the best place in the world, well at least it was to me growing up there, loved the place, home is where the heart is
100%. I grew up in holy cross and still live Wallsend but I'm honoured to have grew up here in the 90s (the best years) as unfortunately Wallsend streets are scary now x
So proud to be a wallsend lad!
lived in wallsend for 32 yrs and i love the place. not what it used to be since the shipyards closed but its still a lovely little town.
my hometown !! born and raised ...
Love Wallsend was born in Daisy hill left many years ago but always spent my summer holidays at Grand still feel I belong there though lived in Scotland since I was about three
So many happy memories playing in the burn, home made sledges down the grass on rose hill bank. Wallsend Park and the boys Club on Station Road. Used to go to St Aidens High school and it's great remenising. Day I left school remember saying to my m8 Peter Valley " see you around " but I moved away and never did ! Happy childhood though.
Same school for me too Ackaz!
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very nice.I played at all those places as a boy. me and my mate Eddy took a trolly cart from Carville Station to Daisy Hill and back around 1979.tremendous tines..I havd a similar montage of pics under..thegeordiepoet...Hometown glory.. thanks for the memories!
I'm from Teesside, But my mother always said that our relation was mayor of Wallsend. His name was Joseph Duffy and She said there was a statue to him. I checked it out and there is indeed a memorial fountain dedicated to him.
I worked on the construction of the replacement fountain in the park between the bowling greens..I did the earthworks and lifting and assembling of the pink granite pieces that it is constructed from using an excavator.
Guess where all the pieces were made ? Why yes, you are absolutely correct..shipped all the way from China... What a state the UK has now become !
How about a follow up video with the 14 storeys, the Battle Hill flats, the old Coast Rd and Clellands?
Always will be. My home town
David Morrison. I knocked around rawden court in 1980's. When it was demolished I was 1st home owner on what became Roman court in 1996. 1st house next to carville pub. Pub demolished too and I sold house for double what I paid for it. Ah happy days of divorcing my unfaithful wife! She's an alcoholic & I've so moved on.
Great video, just seen part 2 before this and also noticed that you work for SUEZ as well. Small world.
thanks for this i live far from home now and i have a tear in my eye
I can remember Gordon Square being pulled down in 1978. My cousin lived opposite in Hedley Place.
I can remember Gordon Square, it was like flats you'd see in Harlem. I remember them being boarded up in 1978 and looking really sinister. My cousin used to run through them at night for a dare.
that takes me back thank you
my dad worked at the same place stings dad worked as milkmen, in the 70's
An excellent video.
never really changes wallsend !!! think the ansons been there since day 1
that was great thank you
The Hadrian is the street that live in now me dad was the manger I love you battle hill
thanks for this i live far from home now and i have a tear in my eye
can you tell me the music that was in the vidio
I lived above the emperor Hadrian
Long shot I know but does anyone remember the Smurthwaite family ?
I’m sure there was a lad called Neil (or it might’ve been Ian) Smurthwaite, went to Willington High I think.
@@VintageBoxingTM Thanks Matt. I'm a Southerner but my Dads family were born and bred Wallsenders, he had six brothers and four sisters but it was all such a long time ago that all traces have gone I'm afraid.
I must say that is very good vidio. like you I put some history in my videos if you look on my page you see what I mean ?