Frances Gordon (nee Parsons) shares her memories of living in one of the two cottages, known as Sportsman’s Hall. Sportsman’s Hall was situated on the corner of Cottonmill Lane and Prospect Road. Frances born 1934 was evacuated from the East End… More about ‘Sportsman’s Hall and Priory Park School- Frances Gordon’»
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Schooldays – John Church
John was one of several people interviewed by the the pupils of St Peter’s School. Here he is telling them what school was like in his day: how he was often naughty and kept in after school; and how he was… More about ‘Schooldays – John Church’»
Saturday morning pictures – Mike Titchiner
Mike recalls going to the pictures at the Odeon on Saturday mornings. He describes his walk there and back, where he bought his sweets and what was on. Interview date: 12 May 2014. Interviewer: Sandy Norman… More about ‘Saturday morning pictures – Mike Titchiner’»
Memories of St Peter’s school – John Buckingham
John, born 1943, recalls his first school, St Peter’s, which was originally in Old London Road. He recalls his classroom and some of his teachers. He remembers being envious of the girls from Priory Park school who were picked up… More about ‘Memories of St Peter’s school – John Buckingham’»
Memories of schooldays and work – Rob Edwards
Rob Edwards has fond memories of going to St Peter’s primary school. Here he recalls getting into mischief in the river on the way to school, school dinners, the layout of the classrooms and playtime. He talks about his education… More about ‘Memories of schooldays and work – Rob Edwards’»
Memories of living in Vesta Avenue – Mrs Terry
After living in Sopwell Gate Lodge and a brief spell in London, the Giddings family moved into a house in Vesta Avenue. Betty Terry, nee Giddings, remembers, St Stephen’s church, the playing fields and Priory Park school. Despite wanting to… More about ‘Memories of living in Vesta Avenue – Mrs Terry’»
School memories – Gloria Morris
Gloria attended Priory Park and St Peters schools in Old London Road. She describes the facilities (outside toilets), school uniform, the teachers and speaks of some of her friends who were from Jewish families who had recently migrated to St… More about ‘School memories – Gloria Morris’»
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