Memories of Moss Side, Whalley Range and Hulme. Part 1.

[Pigeon55]

I could honestly say I visited the majority of the shops on Alec Rd during the 60s, born just off Moss Lane nr the Baptist Church, as others have said, it was a crime to demolish this community.

[RViollet]

My dad, Dennis Viollet played for Man Utd during the 50's and 60's. He grew up in a house on Clinton Avenue in Moss Side:) Thanks for posting this video.

[djparnate]

;'(

[314WESTERN]

First of all thanks for the great videon and music. my name is Russell, I was born at 314 Great Western St Moss side, I was born in 1949, and lived in the chippie, along with my 2 Sisters, 2 brothers, Mum and Dad. And no they wer'nt good times, in fact living in the moss was bloody miserable, it was one big infested cockroach grot hole, and i was glad to see the back end of it when my mum sold up and moved us to Broadbottom in Tamsside. Sorry but i dont mean this response to be offensive,

[TowMs]

Watching this brought back so many memories! I was brought up on Richmond Street and I worked Saturdays in Joan Napier Chemist. Very emotional journey watching it. What a huge mistake was made destroying Alexandra Road and the surrounding area, (so many homes demolished friendships torn apart and peoples lives changed forever. I was heartbroken when we were forced to move from the house I was born in. They had no right.) Thank you to cerburusuk for sharing this.

[jaffscafe]

My Aunt Edith, took me shopping every Saturday with her son Paul along Alex rd, boy the memories this has brought back! does anyone remember the police horse stables (where the brewery is now) I had my 1st drink at the Little Alec :D

[786NB786]

Birchfields road is what i'm about

[JaguarXJ899]

This is brillant. I was born on Raby Street in 1953 all the memories of Alec Road flood back. I lived in Moss Side until 1972

[hingola01]

this pictures has brought my memories back when i was only 9 years old and shop around with my garand ma that is going back in 1962. then in 1965 i went to st margaret c/e secondary school and i used to take bus from this road. bus n 62

[Chrisamusic1]

wow, fantastic. I grew up in Moss Side - on Bishop Street. This area will always be in my heart. Thanks.

[levvygirl]

Brought back many memories of shopping with my mum in the early 60's. My grandad used to drink in the Alec (Alexandra pub.) We used to go in the UCP cafe. In the late 60's I used to go to a great material shop with a friend, whose mum would run us up the latest fashions. Got my first record from Marshall's record shop. It was a great shopping area; Whalley Range & Moss Side lost it's heart & soul when that went. I love that piece of music as well.

Thanks for the memories.