Memories of Ushaw Moor
My name is Andy Graham, I live in Cannock Stafforshire
My Moms side of the family are from Ushaw Moor, thier surname was Hirst, they lived in Whitehouse Lane. (no 18?)
I was surprised looking at your religious pages that there was no mention of the Salvation Army in Ushaw Moor. Somewhere I have a load of old Ushaw Moor photographs so I can send you them if thats ok?
I have some very fond memories of Ushaw Moor, even though the last time I stayed at Grandmas (Lydia Hurst) house in Whitehouse lane was in 1975!
I can remember a shop that seemed to sell just about everything, especially toys!! I think the shop was called Stan Watsons?
There also used to be a fantastic chip shop in one of the back streets in the lower end of Ushaw Moor, the best chips I have ever tasted.
My Dad (George Graham) was from Hetton-le-hole, although I am sure he worked for a while at the pit in Ushaw Moor.
Grandad was in the Durham Light Infantry, he name was Brooke Hurst, I am lucky enough to have some great photos of him in his army uniform.
Kind regards
Andrew Graham
In essence the George on this site had hands like shovels and played in the slips for the cricket team. In one particular match he hit a Durham City bowler [who had been the professional for York]all over the pitch.The same George Graham was a good amateur footballer.
Do you think this cricketer is your dad?
Best wishes anyway. (Comment this)