Down Your Way magazine

Down Your Way is a unique publication. An eclectic mix of personal nostalgic memories from the 1930s/40s/50s/60s written by Yorkshire Folks for Yorkshire Folks. Many have never written a contribution before, but with guidance from its Yorkshire editor and founder, Averil Thornton, a previously untapped source of Yorkshire social history has emerged. This is social history at its best, first-hand experiences written in the authors' own language and style and often accompanied by nostalgic images from the era. Each magazine has a personality of its own and over the years has reunited many friends and relatives and helped those looking to trace their Yorkshire ancestors. From its colourful front cover to the old image on the back page, this magazine is pure nostalgia from start to finish; articles, images, letters, poems, competitions and even a crossword - each one guaranteed to take you on a trip down memory lane.

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In the September issue:

To reach the impossible dream
Roy Hampson finally realises a lifelong ambition to be a ‘radio announcer’ introducing the BBC’s Light Programme.

Deadly Ernest
V C Taylor finds the boot is firmly on the other foot when getting help to fill in his tax form from one of the lesser lights he used to teach.

'What am I bid ...?’
Mike Silkstone shares memories of his wheeling and dealing days when he made the rounds of Yorkshire’s salerooms.

Net gains ...or losses
Liam Frazer reckons that computers should carry a health warning.

Selling power
Rodney Tennant tells Maggie Poppa how he radically overhauled a fourth generation family business to make it one of the top auction houses in the North.

This happy breed
Judy Smith reckons a money-spinning venture with Mickey and Minnie mouse could have been the making of her and her friend.

Grammar’s cool
Ivan F Broadhead reveals one man’s mission in life – to ‘Get it Write’.

Laughter delivery
David Watkins checks the post for humorous cards.

Laying a ghost to rest
Joyce Turner re-aquaints herself with a poem from 1930s’ childhood – thanks to the worldwide web.

Bright spark
Ernest Astley reckons his inventive streak should have landed him millions of pounds in his time.

In for a penny
Genya Johnson recalls the amazing number of things you could buy for a penny in the 1950s.

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The September issue is on sale on 26th August.

"I was delighted to discover Down Your Way at my local newsagents which I found to be a wonderful nostalgic magazine. There were so many articles of personal interest to me I could not put it down! I immediately took out a subscription and look forward to future issues with great anticipation"