Hi Wendy, thank you so much for your lovely and interesting comment! I love hearing the personal stories from people linked with these places, it really makes you consider just how many people’s lives have passed through these historic places. Warm wishes, Jack

Hi, some information for you, my grandmother Zillah Stratful lived at 7 keystone crescent for over 70 years, leaving in 1977 I think, she died aged 96. She raised 11 children there, my mum being the youngest, with one cold tap and an outside loo. She went through two world wars in that house. My other grandmother owned the newsagents on the corner as you turn into the Crescent on the left, her private front door was opposite Stuckeys office. As my mum worked in the shop my brother and I spent our days at number 7 before starting school and all school holidays were spent there. Happy memories.

Hi Bill,

Thanks for your comment, really pleased to hear you are enjoying the posts. What a coincidence re. Keystone Crescent! It certainly makes for a good quiet spot away from the hustle and bustle!