Memories of The Shambles

A slideshow sharing your stories of The Shambles, Worcester alongside historic photographs from the Worcester City Historic Environment Record, dating to the 1950s, 60s and 70s.

[@nickielawrence9370]

I lived in Worcester in the 1960’s I was also scared of pratley’s , it smelt weird. Thank you for making this it has brought back lots of memories.

[@belladonna70]

im from worcester ,went to gorse hill school .bishop perowne then worked at royal worcester porcelain works...always loved the shambles.

[@not2late2game53]

Opps ! I'm looking for Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Though I did very much enjoy this walk with You. 🙂

[@harleyblue999]

How things have changed,still you can purchase a phone not much else left,thumbs up .

[@paulcrowe5392]

God that takes me back carrying seed and such from the Pet Shop to its stall in the market hall.

[@davijalo]

Been living in Oz for the last 40 years but born and bred in Worcester in 1948. Thank you for the memories and the trip back home to my era. Have a wonderful day

[@joscootjans9047]

Used to live in Worcester and went to school there till 1970 Great Times good to see this on you tube .....memories

[@nickm1l]

Thank you for the memories of places and people that are not forgotten.

[@439bananas]

I remember Pratley's in the late 80s, with the plates and dishes piled so high with narrow walkways and the oriental rugs, taxidermy, furniture piled high and antiques at the back and of course the ancient staff.

[@barrysmith4588]

I used to ride my pushbike from stourport in the mid 70's just to look in the joke shop window.

[@superskier2]

A bit before my time but a wonderful video. Thanks.

[@davidwebb6231]

I remember a shop that sold radios and such stuff. And .across the way in the Shambles I think was a coffee shop .forgot what its called but I think it was run by a I think Nina and Gerald? It had a juke box in I think ,years ago mid 60's

[@edwardburnsen-hicks2721]

Nick's record shop upstairs the market I was chatting today. Thee best dealer of records as 98% I've zero time for.

[@paulheart320]

Anyone seen or heard the wine vaults under Worcester?