Dear Have Your Say
Reading Issue Six magazine (passed on by a friend) brought back memories of my youth living in the Bradford area from 1958-64. My parents had a pub, the Wellington Inn on Ashton New Road. I recall most areas you covered, Phillips Park, Ashton Canal and the Red River where we played as youngsters followed by occasional visits to Ancoats Hospital. Good luck to you and your magazine.
Barry Taylor.

Dear Have Your Say
I was handed your magazine by an ex-pupil of Holland Street School and I found it very interesting to read of people and places I know. There are lots of things I remember which are mentioned in your magazine and are of great interest. My brother-in-law is also an ex pupil of Holland Street and was one of my pals, we married two sisters who attended St. Marks school, they were brought up on Tripe Colony, My sister will remember the girls in the picture of your issue Number Six. (The four Aces) as I remember them going to school with my sister. I look forward to reading future issues of your magazine.
Alan Britner.

Dear Have Your Say
I heard of your magazine about Ancoats and Miles Platting from a friend who now lives in Canada! I used to live in Ridgeway Street many years ago and my grandparents had a pub ‘The Bird In Hand’. Though I have lived in London for over thirty years I’m always interested in neighbourhood doings, Have Your Say magazines are a treat to read and remind me of my childhood and youth in Ancoats. I have enclosed a book of stamps I hope they help out. Looking forward to further issues. Thank You again. Best wishes to all.
Doreen Vizard.

Dear Sir or Madam
I was born in Miles Platting (1930) and lived there until thirty six years ago. (1964) I was very interested to read your magazine Have Your Say which was lent to me by a friend. Would it be possible to receive a copy of this each quarter? I would be willing to pay any postage involved. Thanking you for bringing back some memories. Yours Faithfully
Phyllis Anderson (Nee Steele)

Dear Have Your Say
My first contact with your splendid magazine has been a lovely trip back to my childhood, early teens, my time in Platting up to getting married. I read the flicks article with lots of interest Having spent time in all the cinemas mentioned. I lived quite close to Sandal Street Bowling green and remember Mr. Dook winning the cup which he displayed in his front window for a while. I wonder if the Iron Street Honours Board is still in exsistence? On reflection I seemed to spend most of my time in Phillips Park, I remeber the rowing boats being introduced, and Tulip Sunday was a sight to behold! People travelled for miles to take in the wonderful sight! Wouldn’t it be marvelous if past glories could be restored for the public to enjoy the park as much as we did, with not a vandal in sight. An impossible dream? I sincerely hope not. My best pal from those memories was Charlie Almond I wonder if the Alf Almond who features in your magazine is Charlies brother? If so I would love to hear from him. Many thanks and more power to your elbows in your many campaigns. God Bless. Jack Fairclough

Dear Sir/Madam
I was born in 1933 and lived at 8 Templar Street, now demolished. It was a small street between Ridgway Street and Sandal Street, many memories of my childhood came back to me as I read through your magazines. I attended Sunday school at St. Marks, I remember St. Phillips and I went to dances at the Chapel on Bradford Road. I remember Mr. Kendal very well (mentioned in issue No.3) He often used to say somewhat sarcastically when a number of us got the same wrong answer “Great minds think alike” I remember myself and Jean Crowther getting the strap from him once for walking on the bowling green grass, we were identified by the green keeper. My father was a foreman at Hollands Mill. (Ernie Whitworth) we came to Canada in 1949 to open a new mill under the Holland banner at Smiths Falls Ontario. I married a Canadian and have two children and five grandchildren. I’ve been to England several times since. Sincerely
Marlene Smith (Nee Whitworth)