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Birkett Street, Scholes

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BIRKETT STREET SNOW 1952
BIRKETT STREET SNOW 1952
Photo: Keith
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Item #: 14869
In the early 1950's we seemed to have several years of heavy snow which gave the opportunity for everyone to bring out their home made sleds and hurtle down the cobbled brew of Birkett Street, often carrying on past Birkett Bank road and even onto Darlington Street East. Fortunately the traffic was much lighter in those days especially after very heavy snowfalls.

Comment by: irene roberts nee griffiths on 20th May 2010 at 15:27

What a brilliant photo!

Comment by: Mick on 20th May 2010 at 15:51

A very evocative pic.
Just looking at it gave me an attack of chilblains!

Comment by: henry7 on 20th May 2010 at 16:29

Fabulous picture, brings back so many memories.

Comment by: Margaret Wall on 20th May 2010 at 18:12

This is an absolutely stunning photo. It' a bit damaged but I'm sure it could be repaired with Photoshop, or whatever it is they use and would be well worth the effort.

Comment by: bernard king on 15th August 2012 at 22:26

seems like yesterday keith,loved it

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