What we thought of Chorlton in the olden days …… thanks to Bronte James

Back in July I reported that there was a new community project inviting Chorlton residents to share their personal and historical memories through written stories, drawings, and photographs.

Maps, memories and pictures

The initiative was the work of Bronte James who as part of her postgraduate studies at the University of Salford, organised the Chorlton Memory Mapping Project.

The project is now finished, and she told me “The memories of those who took part along with their pictures have become a large, interactive map showcasing the communities shared memories and favourite spots and an interactive virtual version can be found on my website here: https://www.brontejames.co.uk/817289426360

Working on the project

There is also another page detailing the project: https://www.brontejames.co.uk/mapping-the-community-chorlton

Remembering Chorlton Water Park in the 1980s

Sadly, Chorlton Library weren’t able to take the map as they are in the midst of an ongoing refurbishment. However, I am currently speaking with the Archives team in Manchester Library, so fingers crossed they’ll be able to take it. 

I’ve also created a leaflet with a QR code that is linked to the webpage with the virtual map”.

It’s an exciting way to bring back out of the shadows some of our more recent past just leaving me to thank those who took part and of course Bronte for organising the project.

Location; Chorlton

Pictures; mapping our memories, 2024, courtesy of Bronte James

*Bronte James, https://www.brontejames.co.uk/817289426360