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I grew up in Rochdale and will always be a Lancashire lad. These are a selection of photos from Rochdale and the surrounding areas, that I mention in the book. Each has been a part of my life, and if you are from or lived in Rochdale you may recognise. If you are reading the book from another part of the world, I hope these images help provide a visual reference to the places I mention.
The Author
The Author
A school photo of me at primary school.
Rochdale AFC - Spotland Ground
Rochdale AFC - Spotland Ground
Rochdale Association Football Club, Spotland ground in the 1970's, close to my parents Chip Shop in Sandy Lane.
Rochdale GM Double Decker Bus
Rochdale GM Double Decker Bus
The same style double decker buses I used to travel on as a youth to Rochdale and Manchester.
GM Buses Rochdale flickr photo by 70023venus2009 httpsflickr.comphotos70023venus200919677011370 shared under a Creative Commons (BY-ND 2.0) license.jpg
Interior of the bus (1980's)
Interior of the bus (1980's)
An example of the interior of the buses I traveled on. Note the rear of the seats, where we would play with matches.
Interior of 142030 flickr photo by TheJRB httpsflickr.comphotosjoshtechfission8972811829 shared under a Creative Commons (BY-SA 2.0) license.jpg
Rochdale Bus Station
Rochdale Bus Station
The old Rochdale bus station, close to the civic offices I worked at.
GMPTE - Rochdale Bus Station flickr photo by Gene Hunt httpsflickr.comphotosraver_mikey2640286056 shared under a Creative Commons (BY 2.0) license
Rochdale Bus Station
Rochdale Bus Station
The old Rochdale bus station, close to the civic offices that I worked at.
Rochdale Bus Station flickr photo by Gene Hunt httpsflickr.comphotosraver_mikey2265342881 shared under a Creative Commons (BY 2.0) license
A Postcard from Rochdale
A Postcard from Rochdale
Who knew people visited Rochdale and then sent postcards, to tell friends and family?
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The ABC Cinema
The ABC Cinema
The old Rochdale bus station, close to the civic offices that I worked at.
Yorkshire Street, Postcard
Yorkshire Street, Postcard
Another postcard showing a vibrant and bustling Yorkshire Street, Rochdale. (A little before my time).
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Rochdale town centre 1982
Rochdale town centre 1982
Facing towards the bottom of Yorkshire street, with the Black box in the background.
Shawfield Middle School, Norden
Shawfield Middle School, Norden
1983 - Form 3W. Can you spot me with my brother Tim?
Authors own collection.
The Black Box, Bus station and car park
The Black Box, Bus station and car park
The municipal offices for Rochdale borough council. Now demolished.
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The Black Box
The Black Box
The former council office block known as the "Black Box" where I worked in the ''Junior Pool'.
Municipal Offices, Rochdale flickr photo by Gene Hunt httpsflickr.comphotosraver_mikey13337534894 shared under a Creative Commons (BY 2.0) license
Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre
Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre
The scene of a mugging and my short cut walking to Madisons Pub.
Shopping Centre & Sister flickr photo by MarXPacE httpsflickr.comphotosmark24112474615328 shared under a Creative Commons (BY-NC-SA 2.0) license.jpg
Inside the Exchange Shopping Centre
Inside the Exchange Shopping Centre
This was the actual location of the gun incident, on the way home from college.
Seven Sisters Tower blocks
Seven Sisters Tower blocks
Towering over Madisons Pub.
Greenbooth Reservoir
Greenbooth Reservoir
In the 1980's the wind turbines did not exist. This was a great place to swim and explore during long hot summers as a kid.
Seven Sisters Tower blocks
Seven Sisters Tower blocks
A glimpse of the famous Seven Sisters high rise accommodation.
Rochdale Town Hall
Rochdale Town Hall
The magnificent Town Hall and clock tower. 191 feet high I was told when I abseiled down the tower for charity when I worked at the council.
Drake Street, looking towards the Black Box
Drake Street, looking towards the Black Box
This was a weekend night time pub crawl, walking up from Bojangles in the town centre up to Fatsos night club off Drake Street.
Drake Street, Rochdale flickr photo by Gene Hunt httpsflickr.comphotosraver_mikey2859699026 shared under a Creative Commons (BY 2.0) license
Sheep Art in Rochdale
Sheep Art in Rochdale
'Sheep' by Judith Bluck (1936–2011) Yorkshire Street, Rochdale. The sculpture featuring the two sheep was given to Rochdale Council in the 1980s to mark the town's historic links with the wool industry.
The Sheep, Rochdale flickr photo by diamond geezer httpsflickr.comphotosdgeezer23744068788 shared under a Creative Commons (BY-NC-ND 2.0) license
College Bank Flats (The seven sisters)
College Bank Flats (The seven sisters)
Madisons pub is just off the image to the left hand side.
"College Bank Flats, Rochdale, Lancashire" flickr photo by mrrobertwade (wadey) https://flickr.com/photos/rossendalewadey/27446310413 shared under a Creative Commons (BY-NC-SA 2.0) license
Rochdale Police DHQ (Greater Manchester Police) was Lancashire Constabulary
Rochdale Police DHQ (Greater Manchester Police) was Lancashire Constabulary
The location for my 'boring' work experience, but also where I attended to take part in identity parades.
"GMP Rochdale Police DHQ was Lancashire Constabulary" flickr photo by mrrobertwade (wadey) https://flickr.com/photos/rossendalewadey/27446693154 shared under a Creative Commons (BY-NC-SA 2.0) license
Post Office, War Memorial, Town Hall, Rochdale
Post Office, War Memorial, Town Hall, Rochdale
The post Office is where my mate Jon's dad (Ray) worked for most of his life.
"Post Office, War Memorial, Town Hall, Rochdale, Lancashire" flickr photo by mrrobertwade (wadey) https://flickr.com/photos/rossendalewadey/28060262805 shared under a Creative Commons (BY-NC-SA 2.0) license
Oulder hill high school 1977-1980
Oulder hill high school 1977-1980
The location for playing death square and being punished for throwing snowballs.
"GMP Rochdale Police DHQ was Lancashire Constabulary" flickr photo by mrrobertwade (wadey) https://flickr.com/photos/rossendalewadey/27446693154 shared under a Creative Commons (BY-NC-SA 2.0) license
Post Office, War Memorial, Town Hall, Rochdale
Post Office, War Memorial, Town Hall, Rochdale
The post Office is where my mate Jon's dad (Ray) worked for most of his life.
"Post Office, War Memorial, Town Hall, Rochdale, Lancashire" flickr photo by mrrobertwade (wadey) https://flickr.com/photos/rossendalewadey/28060262805 shared under a Creative Commons (BY-NC-SA 2.0) license
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