Hi Stewart, I dont know whether you remember me or not but I remember you. I used to be called vivien Counsel (maiden name) and my dad was bob counsel who took over Hetty fancy goods shop on Hanbury St. My nan and grandad lived in Joynson st. I think we were in the same class at st Lukes! Reading your post brought back lovely memories!! thanks for sharing! Xx
My name is Stewart Campbell, I was born at 44 Corelli Street in 1967 and lived there for many happy years until the compulsory purchase order in the 1990s. I have very fond memories of playing in the grounds of Leacroft School,which was directly opposite our house. I attended St Luke's Primary School on Hulme Hall Lane. I remember the shops on Hulme Hall Lane too, Malcolm's butchers, Chemist shop, hardware shop and barber's. There was also the cake shop. We used to play in Phillips park and on Mather and Platt's football and cricket pitches. It was a wonderful place to grow up.