George Peck's Memories of Stafford Street

George Peck, who will be 100 years old in 2010, grew up in Stafford Street. He remembers a world that is long gone and has changed beyond recognition.

That part of the town has been extensively redeveloped, most of the buildings that were there when George was young, have disappeared.

None of the original houses remain and the two principal churches were demolished when the ring road was built.

George Peck

This is a fascinating account of how life used to be, and much of what George remembers will seem strange to younger generations. This is George's second article on the website. George Peck's Memories of Sunbeamland is also in the Articles section.

A map of the area.

George's story is contained in the following sections:

1	Stafford Street
2	George's Family
3	Pawn Broking
4	The Navvies
5	The Night Soil Men
6	Charles Street & North Street
7	Saturday Night Out
8	Washing Day


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