My mom’s family lived in Valley Road, Upper Gornal.
My grandad worked at Stewart’s & Lloyds, which became known as Bilston Steelworks under British Steel Corporation, following nationalisation in 1966.
He lived the longest of all my grandparents, and I was married when he passed away.
My nan was very special to me, I loved her so much, although you don’t realise it when you’re a child.
She spoiled me and we had a lovely relationship, again something you don’t appreciate at the time.
Unfortunately only knew one Grandad who passed when i was 6 .Sobering thought that future generations could read something i had written especially my Grandson . Memories are all we leave behind when we depart this Earth so a note to myself to make sure they are happy positive memories as something written in anger could have a lasting effect . Only ever get to see my daughter and grandson 3/4 times a year as they live in Guernsey thankfully technology keeps us close , great picture btw with your grandchildren making memories.
Lovely post, Alan.
Thanks.
That was lovely, memories are so special
Thanks, they are indeed.
What a lovely post. It made me think of how I’d like to be remembered. You always push me to be better than I am.
Thank you, Mel.