When Were Your Good Old Days In And Around Dukinfield?

I’ve been feeling nostalgic today. It’s been a nice day and have been into Dukinfield and had a wander round the park and popped in the shop on Concord Way for a drink. Found myself having memories from when I was around 11 or 12 feeling excited running up to Dukinfield Library to swap the games I’d borrowed for my Commodore 64 computer or my Amiga. I remember Concord Way being a busy little place. Always people standing around chatting, popping in and out of the shops. Not sure I remember much of the shops? I remember the hardware shop and a general store that I believe is called Sorbies. Does anyone remember the old library or perhaps the train station?

How many other things has Dukinfield lost over the years? In the next edition we will be looking at some of the items that have vanished from the park including the cannons from 1902 shown above. The fountain and a number of statues have also disappeared from the park.

What memories do you have of the communities and shops around Dukinfield?

People talk often about the good old days.

What were your good old days?

What do you miss?

What, if anything, would you bring back?

Where do you think your town and community will go in the future?

What will our children’s memories be in 20, 30, 40 years time?

We would love to hear your thoughts, see and share any photos or memories you may have of your own good old days,

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