Alan's father, John Edward (Jnr), mother Minnie, and sister Edna, who later married and became Edna Skidmore.

Mary Frances Archbold (left, in hat and glasses), at a function at 6 Charles Street, Hartlepool - a fine spread on the table!

Alan's Grandma Mary Frances Archbold and Aunt Amy (mother and daughter).

A very young Alan Archbold with two of his older sisters, Margaret and Dorothy.

A page from the agreement of sale of between Mr. Horace Hockett and John Edward Archbold, for Mr. Hockett's window cleaning business.

A page from the agreement of sale of Mr. Hockett'e window cleaning business to John Edward Archbold, showing the monthly repayment amounts.

A young Terrence (Terry), Arhbold - playing hide and seek?

Alan Archbold's father, John Edward Archbold (Junior), born 1901). John served his apprenticeship at Gray's shipyard between 1917-1921, finishing off at Furness Shipbuilders, Haverton Hill.

Alan Archbold's older brother and sister, Eddie and Edna, playing out in the street.

Alan Archbold's cousin, Colin Archbold, wearing typical 50s clothing.

Alan Archbold's Grandma (Mary Francis - born 1874), and Granda David (Senior - born 1871), outside their home in Baden Cottages. They were married in 1893 and had four children.

Some of Alan Archbold's family members: Granda David (Senior), Great Granda John Edward (Senior), Uncle David, and baby Jennifer.

Alan Archbold's Grandma Mary and cousin Colin Archbold, in the Burn Valley Gardens in 1954.

Alan Archbold's father John and his first wife Elizabeth Ann (Foxall). Both were active members of the Salvation Army and married in 1922. Sadly Elizabeth died in childbirth in 1928.

This photograph was kindly donated by Mr. Alan Archbold, showing his Grandmother's shop. Standing outside (left to right), are Alan's Aunt Amy, Grandma Mary Francis Archbold (born in West Hartlepool in July, 1874), and Uncle Arnold Archbold. The shop was on the corner of Osbourne Road and Carlton Street.

The former M. Archbold's Wet Fish Shop on the corner of Carlton Street and Osborne Road, as it was in November 2012.

A document from Furness Shipbuilders certifying that John Edward Archbold successfully completed his apprenticeship with the company, between 1921 - 1923.

A document from William Gray & Co. certifying that John Edward Archbold had successfully served his Shipwright Apprenticeship at the yard between 1917 - 1921.

Alan Archbold's youngest sister Carol, travelling in style!

Another photograph from Alan Archbold's family album showing his Grandfather, David Archbold Senior (born in West Hartlepool in 1871), with his ice cream cart at the back of the Osbourne Road shop.

At the end of WWII, John Edward Archbold bought a window cleaning business for the princely sum of £250, running it very successfully for seven years. In 1952, John had a bad fall from the ladder and sold the business.