I was born and brought up in Weston Point in the 70s. Runcorn Hill was a staple playing ground for me and my siblings, as was 'The Sheds' (the area 'this side' of Weston Road). We often wondered what the machine was in one of the sheds. It looked like some sort of generator, but we fantasised that it used to be a machine gun during the war. There was a small hole that we used to scramble in that led into the 'air raid shelter'. We would climb in and walk along the dark tunnel, petrified. At the end of the tunnel we came to a caved-in bit. This was where the shed in 'Happy Valley' stood. It's gone now. We played in 'The Hills', as we used to call it, countless times during our childhood. It was a fantastic, and dangerous, place to play. The Witches Cave, Frog's Gob, The Air-Raid Shelter.....loads of memories.
So much to do in weston and weston point when we were young, stoney beach, the caves, the hills and heath Park, the salt mountains , the Anex , great fun. No health and safety then. Sam
It was in the 70s. When I was introduced to Runcorn. A place with some very happy memories for me. I use to be a multi drop delivery driver. Delivering all over Runcorn before the changes. I remember the old town as it was. Had many a laugh with the traffic wardens. Me blocking the narrow streets off so I could deliver. Area's like halton.astmoor. castlefields. Who can forget the new shopping city. ICI Weston point.and both docks.runcorn and Weston point. that's where I met a Very dear lady friend. Who worked in the office's of British waterways. Mrs Val Jones. Even though we had separate lives. We stayed in touch. For over 40 plus years until her passing. Many happy memories of Runcorn. Oh to turn the clock back.!!!!.john banks.in lostock hall.
A super little film. Makes me want to visit. Although I have lived in Frodsham for many years I have never explored this area, with its rich historical legacy.
Good video.Quality production as well as very very interesting. Thanks for uploading it. I know Runcorn Hill but did not know much about its history. I know a lot more now, thanks again. Got any more like that ?
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I was born and brought up in Weston Point in the 70s. Runcorn Hill was a staple playing ground for me and my siblings, as was 'The Sheds' (the area 'this side' of Weston Road). We often wondered what the machine was in one of the sheds. It looked like some sort of generator, but we fantasised that it used to be a machine gun during the war. There was a small hole that we used to scramble in that led into the 'air raid shelter'. We would climb in and walk along the dark tunnel, petrified. At the end of the tunnel we came to a caved-in bit. This was where the shed in 'Happy Valley' stood. It's gone now. We played in 'The Hills', as we used to call it, countless times during our childhood. It was a fantastic, and dangerous, place to play. The Witches Cave, Frog's Gob, The Air-Raid Shelter.....loads of memories.
Amazing story's and memorys
So much to do in weston and weston point when we were young, stoney beach, the caves, the hills and heath Park, the salt mountains , the Anex , great fun. No health and safety then. Sam
It was in the 70s. When I was introduced to Runcorn. A place with some very happy memories for me. I use to be a multi drop delivery driver. Delivering all over Runcorn before the changes. I remember the old town as it was. Had many a laugh with the traffic wardens. Me blocking the narrow streets off so I could deliver. Area's like halton.astmoor. castlefields. Who can forget the new shopping city. ICI Weston point.and both docks.runcorn and Weston point. that's where I met a Very dear lady friend. Who worked in the office's of British waterways. Mrs Val Jones. Even though we had separate lives. We stayed in touch. For over 40 plus years until her passing. Many happy memories of Runcorn. Oh to turn the clock back.!!!!.john banks.in lostock hall.
A super little film. Makes me want to visit. Although I have lived in Frodsham for many years I have never explored this area, with its rich historical legacy.
learned something about my mother Jean Tittle never new she studied butterfly's
Very much enjoyed watching the film...learned lots from it...thank you for posting,
Next time I go up there I will see it all in a new light.
Nick.
wonderful to see this....49 westfield rd in the 50s
"Don't tell the trees, cos the trees don't need to know" love that... hard lesson to learn
Weston point is a beautfull place with stunning Views ...
lovely vid showing nice folk. took me back to happier and more carefree times.....
Good video, thanks for going to all that trouble. Really enjoyed it, thanks again
Brilliant film. Brought back many happy memories.
Denise Bogaert - Belgium
Revived many happy memories , I lived in Weston Point , in the 50's & 60's , and played on Runcorn hill , and "Frogs gob"
Let's save the butterflies 🦋
I have just got house near there should move there soon lovely place
Flo Littlemore , I remember her. Xx
my auntie, and just wonderful human being :)
Good video.Quality production as well as very very interesting. Thanks for uploading it. I know Runcorn Hill but did not know much about its history. I know a lot more now, thanks again. Got any more like that ?
My Aunty still lives in Runcorn near the hill.
Would like to of gone in this tunnel should re open it
never kill butterflies
I went Runcorn hill but could not find the tunnels
You can’t get to them any more