Memories of Maltby - An Oral History Project

As a trained oral historian, I thought it was my duty to preserve some of the stories of Maltby. These are excerpts from much longer interviews from four residents of Maltby, talking about their lives and the community & history of Maltby.

[@IslaSprollie]

I spent the first 23 years of my life in Maltby. Born in 1969. Mixed feelings about Maltby. Great video.

[@kevindolby789]

Well done Joshua, I like the way you just let them recall naturally.

[@crispybits3765]

Thanks for this Joshua. The town where I was born and grew up ♥
As a town, it had its good times, and then the Mine closed, and it deteriorated badly. Growing up there were some lovely people, but it could also be a jungle. Maltby Comp was tough tough tough, and a night out always had the risk of getting involved in bother. Some genuine hardcases were out and about, and they couldn't take their ale without looking for a fight. I recall many occasions after a night time session, sat on the Don John steps with mates smoking a ciggy, watching the latest primetime bout take place on the street below. Happy times.
Lastly, I won't say which one, but one of these gentlemen is a lifelong friend of my Dad.

[@newsfman2011]

Good job! As an American Maltby I wondered if there's a direct link to my branch of the family. I figure there must be. After all, my great grandfather was blown up in a coal mine explosion just like Bill's grandfather. Even if not, it's still a good watch.

[@JacquelineFox-hl4hd]

Im a 60s kid and born and bred in Maltby but left it behind 20 plus years ago…great times as a child not so good as an adult

[@johnd8538]

Incestual place, as were a lot of the old mining towns. Hardest grafters going but it's well known in S.Y what was going off.