Came back for a visit after twenty years away,so sad how many pubs have gone,I now know why the kids of today use internet dating because you'll never find a boyfriend or girlfriend down the pub anymore.Great shots of the ArtDeco electricity building before they knocked it down to build the Arndale.I'm a Langley lad in my sixties,great piece,great memories,thank you.
This is excellent and nostalgic for those of us who lived in Middleton from birth. I spent 25 years there and some of the photos are exactly as I remember it, with the Palace, Duckworth's the grocers and the Electricity Showrooms. Interestingly, it had hardly changed at all from the very old photos to my childhood, 60 years ago. Yes I suppose that's old but I mean very very old photos.. Now, I wouldn't recognise any of it except the Albany Mill, which set on fire in the 50s. Fortunately, the fire station was either next door to, or under, the Mill.
Thanks Ian great video but sad to see my beautiful town ruined by an uncaring council and supermarket chain. Needs restoring to its former glory especially central gardens.
Great video, brought back memories. I remember the swimming pool but Can't quite place where it was located. Was it where the Tesco petrol station is now? Also wasn't there a sports centre next to it?
I've only just moved to Middleton and one thing I've noted apart from the stunning buildings dating well over a hundred plus years old is, the military history surrounding the town. The town has for decades been rich source of manpower for HM Forces. One of the pubs was even run by a VC holder who's family still reside in Middleton and proudly display the VC on Remembrance Day. St Leonard Middleton Parish Church has a cemetery that is littered with dead from both World Wars. Middleton should be proud of its rich military history. I find it strange that the local council seem to spend more on Rochdale itself, whereas Middleton and Heywood seem to receive less. Middleton Town centre is large enough to accommodate a more cosmopolitan/European feel. Its missing good quality restaurants. It needs a wide selection of shops, big corporates should be encouraged to open or at least offer local business owners better terms to open and run a local business so that not every second shop is either a charity shop, café or pound type shop. Lastly, law and order. There is a very small sub section of the community that seem to try and ruin it for everyone else whether its to do with drink, drugs or just plain antisocial behaviour. Regardless if its kids, youths or adults, a more robust approach to stamp this out should be observed. Warnings don't work. Kicking them out of social accommodation is a start. Banning them from areas is another.
love it,sadly not the Middleton I remember,before it was 'The Full Monty' it was a chippy I had to go to for the dinners as an apprentice at Middleton Sheet Metal on Hanson Street,cannot believe they got away with demolishing the baths,thanks for a great piece of history though.
Great stuff, lived on Cypress Street in the early 80s as a kid. Happy memories, went back a few years ago and it was a bit sad, just one big soddin TESCO. Still you carnt turn back the time and progress lol!!!!!!!!Remember learning to swin in Middy baths, plus Brian Kidd coaching football in the summer holls at the sports ctr lol.
wow great pictures of palace bingo my uncle Brian was projectionist his full name was Brian hobson and my auntie dorreen was usherett with the choc ices brings back memories
Unfortunately I'm unable to share these great videos on Facebook anymore all because I have the music on with them but thank you for all your great comments
Came back for a visit after twenty years away,so sad how many pubs have gone,I now know why the kids of today use internet dating because you'll never find a boyfriend or girlfriend down the pub anymore.Great shots of the ArtDeco electricity building before they knocked it down to build the Arndale.I'm a Langley lad in my sixties,great piece,great memories,thank you.
Love it, born and bred in middleton, worked on long street, now live down under in Australia
where about in oz?
This is excellent and nostalgic for those of us who lived in Middleton from birth. I spent 25 years there and some of the photos are exactly as I remember it, with the Palace, Duckworth's the grocers and the Electricity Showrooms. Interestingly, it had hardly changed at all from the very old photos to my childhood, 60 years ago. Yes I suppose that's old but I mean very very old photos.. Now, I wouldn't recognise any of it except the Albany Mill, which set on fire in the 50s. Fortunately, the fire station was either next door to, or under, the Mill.
thank Ian Green, great vid and memories, I lived on Alkrington 50 years, the old Midd was Brill, enough said .
Thanks Ian great video but sad to see my beautiful town ruined by an uncaring council and supermarket chain. Needs restoring to its former glory especially central gardens.
Jan Smith thank you Jan
Born and bred on Langley, great video, love the now and then pics, can't beat a bit of nostalgia.
Great video, brought back memories. I remember the swimming pool but Can't quite place where it was located. Was it where the Tesco petrol station is now? Also wasn't there a sports centre next to it?
Top video. You are right about Tescoville....Baths/Civic- Tesco, Moonraker-Tesco, Morton Pits-Tesco.
Thank you Ian Wonderful memories . Wish we could go back even for one day.
Thanks Tony so do I
Great work as always Ian. Keeping my nostalgia for the town alive. I was a Junction kid. Nice one SJ.
Lovely views full of memories. Thank you.
I've only just moved to Middleton and one thing I've noted apart from the stunning buildings dating well over a hundred plus years old is, the military history surrounding the town. The town has for decades been rich source of manpower for HM Forces. One of the pubs was even run by a VC holder who's family still reside in Middleton and proudly display the VC on Remembrance Day. St Leonard Middleton Parish Church has a cemetery that is littered with dead from both World Wars. Middleton should be proud of its rich military history. I find it strange that the local council seem to spend more on Rochdale itself, whereas Middleton and Heywood seem to receive less. Middleton Town centre is large enough to accommodate a more cosmopolitan/European feel. Its missing good quality restaurants. It needs a wide selection of shops, big corporates should be encouraged to open or at least offer local business owners better terms to open and run a local business so that not every second shop is either a charity shop, café or pound type shop. Lastly, law and order. There is a very small sub section of the community that seem to try and ruin it for everyone else whether its to do with drink, drugs or just plain antisocial behaviour. Regardless if its kids, youths or adults, a more robust approach to stamp this out should be observed. Warnings don't work. Kicking them out of social accommodation is a start. Banning them from areas is another.
Depressed, but loved seeing things as they were when I was a child :)
love it,sadly not the Middleton I remember,before it was 'The Full Monty' it was a chippy I had to go to for the dinners as an apprentice at Middleton Sheet Metal on Hanson Street,cannot believe they got away with demolishing the baths,thanks for a great piece of history though.
my mum worked at middleton sheet metal
Thanks for taking the time to do this just excellent!
Great stuff, lived on Cypress Street in the early 80s as a kid. Happy memories, went back a few years ago and it was a bit sad, just one big soddin TESCO. Still you carnt turn back the time and progress lol!!!!!!!!Remember learning to swin in Middy baths, plus Brian Kidd coaching football in the summer holls at the sports ctr lol.
Lovely memories of a my beloved town but oh what have they done !!!Lynne from Boarshaw now in Rhodes
wow great pictures of palace bingo my uncle Brian was projectionist his full name was Brian hobson and my auntie dorreen was usherett with the choc ices brings back memories
A stroll down memory lane
Great for that ian.memories are precious.grew up on langley and theres nothing better than middi,BURT FROM LANGLEY.
Thanks Mark I appreciate your comments it wasn't easy to put together
Thanks Burt
i remember you from Langley Burt think you moved down south if i not mistaken
Langley primary school, isn't that knocked down now?
Yes gone
Only ogs remember Warwick
great video!
Dave Jones thank you Dave
Unfortunately I'm unable to share these great videos on Facebook anymore all because I have the music on with them but thank you for all your great comments