My family originated from Clubmoor, going back to early 1900's.
My grandmother could remember when the Maiden lane area was quite 'countryfied' - lots of fields and greenery. Those were the days before any of the council houses were built, ie; Larkhill, Broadway, Norris Green.
It was all farmers' fields then .. I expect that's why the local pub was called the 'Farmers Arms'
The brook alongside the stone wall in Maiden lane was still in existence until 1960s I think. I can remember it when I was a kid. Can't quite recall when it was filled in - maybe late 60s/ early 70s ??
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Also, my grandmother told me about the American troops marching up Townsend lane and stopping to rest on the grass.
I believe that there were tanks housed in the Breckside park depot - have you heard about this Bobbymac? I think they went there for repair or something like that.
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