Memories shared of Longbarn with image from 1974

Almost 3,500 people engaged with the post on the Warrington Guardian's Facebook page, with many readers sending in their fond memories of the area.

We posted this image, which was snapped in 1974, before work on the new town began.

Longbarn was unrecognisable back in 1974 (Image: Supplied)

One person shared the memories of her mother - Laura Andrus said: "My mum is still there. She's been there since they were built and has every intention of leaving feet first in a wooden overcoat when her time comes.

"I remember my dad putting a lawn in the back garden when it was all just stones.

"Lifelong friendships made on that estate!"

Another, Les Weaver, said that his family was one of the first in the area: "We were one of the first families to move into Longbarn, on Mullion Grove.

"I remember playing in that barn and all the houses while under construction, no health and safety back then!"

This satellite image shows how much the area has developed in the nearly 50 years since the original photograph was taken.

The area has come a long way since 1974 (Image: Maps)

Neil Baker told the Warrington Guardian that he was just a baby when his family moved to the area: "Moved to Carpenter Grove early '80s when I was a baby. Number 43 first then number one.

"Wonderful childhood memories there."

Cath Christie raised her daughters in the area - she said: "We moved into Anderson Close in 1974 my twin girls were one year old, and they're 49 now - wow, how time flies!"

Brian Walton is a longtime resident of the area, he added: "First one to move into Oxmead Close in 1974 and still there!

"Love it here."