EVEN the simplest of pictures can unlock cherished memories.
On New Year’s Eve, the Whitley Community Museum posted this photo of Northumberland Avenue on its Facebook page and received over 30 comments from resident
The picture shows some striking similarities between the buildings then and now, but also the technological advances that have been made in car design.
David Turner, the museum’s curator, said: “It doesn’t matter how insignificant a photograph may appear, you can guarantee it will provoke many memories from local residents.
“This photograph was recently posted and there was an outpouring of happy memories posted from residents who over the decades had a connection with these properties.”
So tightly-knit is the Whitley community, residents were quickly able to identify the owner of the car, one Dick Bennett.
They also identified the inhabitants of some of the houses, with one commenter saying her grandparents lived there.
With over 4,600 followers on Facebook, the Whitley Community Museum is an accessible online and in-person resource.
The group serves as a platform for residents past and present to share memories through photographs and comments.
It also allows group members to reconnect, with members reacquainting themselves with friends and schoolmates from decades ago.
The museum held a Whitley Way Back When event at the Community Cafe on Northumberland Avenue earlier this year to showcase its photographs and exhibits in-person.
For more information, search: Whitley Community Museum on www.facebook.com
