John Houston - May '08
I was living in Eglinton St from 1950 (born) to 1965. I would love to hear from anyone living in the street during that time, and that would have any photos etc.

Wendy Thompson - May '07
I am currently researching my Maternal "Close" family....would love to hear from anyone who has any information regarding the "Close's".... my email is WLTHOMPSON "at" SYMPATICO.CA, replace "at" with the @ sign...Hope to hear from you....

Maryann Quigley - Apr '07
Dear Mr close I grew up on the Oldlodge road on the 1950s, at the corner of Eglington street, I remember the sweet shop and the nameClose. I two am looking for photos or a book about the old lodge road. my e main is maryannquigley@hotmail.com If you have any luck I would greatly appreciate any information which you may find. Albert Haslett the poet has written some poetry about the Old Lodge road, but I cant find the book.

Yours Maryann Quigley.(mrs)

G McKay - Jan '07
I would be interested in seeing any old pictures of the Shankill that you may have been sent. Also, have you got a copy of the 'Up the Shankill' book by Paul Hamilton? write back and I can give you details. I can also put you in touch with other community workers who may have many additional pictures.
Please send me all of your also.

Krissy - Aug '06
Hi Elizabeth,
I do hope your mother is well, whilst I don't have any photos I do have a question for you, would your mum remember Mabel and Jimmy Wright? I have been told they where from that area possibly the same street, they had a son Edward who was killed in WW2 only 19, but maybe mum will recall something.
Sorry I hope you dont mind this request but I am trying to track relatives there, and with any luck it may stir a few happy memories of your mums times there, take care krissy.

Stan Sloan - Aug '06
Elizabeth I have a great wee book ''Up the Shankill '' by Paul Hmilton and published by Blackstaff Press in 1979, Blackstaff address is 3 Galway Park,Dundonald, Belfast, NI. BT160AN. Great photos.

Christopher Peake - Aug '06
Hiya Elizabeth, How is your mother keeping?

I hope YP&M have no objection ... I posted a message on Belfast Forum asking members if they can assist with photographs of the Shankill Road area. I'm sure the Forum members will do their best to help find some old photos for you.

All the Best, Christopher.

Elizabeth Westmacott - April '06
Please, if anyone has any photos of the Shankill road, particularly old photos, from the 40's and around that time, I would love to give them to my mum, who left Belfast at the beginning of the 60's but always talks about it with such love. She is quite sick now, and I would love to give her something to remind her of her childhood. She is Maureen Logan and was born on the Shankill Road.

Many thanks to anyone that can help.

Malcolm - Nov 05
If you send your email address I may be able to send some photos

John Close - August '05
Hi
I just came across YP&M and I hope someone can help me.

I am 71 now. I left Belfast in 1954 to live in Australia and still have fond memories in places like The Old Lodge Rd. which ran along the rear of the Old Court House.

My Father & Mother had a sweet shop next to the Elephant & Castle pub which was on the corner of Florence Place. I know it is all changed now, so I would appreciate any help in obtaining some photos of that area, the Old Court House etc, the Shankill Rd., Wee Joe's and the Shank picture cinemas.

I was a Lamplighter for a while, I used to look after all the lamps, wind them up, replace their mantles all up the Antrim Rd. area. I also was an apprentice fitter at Mackies in Springfield Rd. Making Looms & Spinning Frames, I am willing to pay for the photos. I hope you can help me find a memory.

Sincerely John Close.