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 Rotherham, Clifton Park c1955 (ref: R60005) |
Year: 1940s
Clifton Park
I used to live in tree-lined Lister Street. All I had to do was climb over the back wall to the rear of my house to get into Clifton Park. I remember Sunday School held at the Bandstand: 'Sunshine Corner always jolly fine, is for children under 99, all are welcome and it's all free, Clifton Sunshine corner is the place for me!'. I can remember the kids play area, paddling pool and when the Remembrance gardens were being built. Also prisoners of war sat on the grass there. I put some Roman pottery in the museum with a lad called Keith Harding who I went to school with at South Grove, Moorgate, sadly it's knocked down now. The teacher Mr Firth and Mr Davis and Mr Wales. National Service took me away in 1959 But I never forget the wonderful town and the happy childhood. They know nothing today, life was worth living, we were happy. Last edited: 30/06/2008 09:38 by John Wigglesworth |
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 Rotherham, the Girls High School c1955 (ref: R60015) |
Year: 1960
Pupil
This was my high school from 1960 to 1967. I particularly remember the school dinners and the extensive playing fields. Back then we had 3 hockey pitches, 3 hard tennis courts and 13 grass courts. Not to mention the air raid shelters. Since I have lived in Australia since graduating from uni I wonder what remains of those facilities now? Last edited: 31/05/2007 10:10 by Jan Cody |
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 Rotherham, the Grammar School 1957 (ref: R60017) |
Year: 1983
Thomas Rotherham College
I went to this school in 1983 to take my A Levels. It was then called (and still is) the Thomas Rotherham College. It is lovely to hear about other people's memories of this place from long before I arrived there! I adored my time there (albeit only 2 short years) and made some strong and lasting friendships. Posted: 06/01/2007 21:22 by Melanie Herrera |
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Rotherham, Clifton Park c1955 (ref: R60005) |
Year: 1940s
Memories Of Clifton Park
I lived near Clifton Park for a number of years. My memories take me back to WW2. During the Summer months my friends and I used to play football,we put our coats down for the goals, we had a good game and arguments too. When we played cricket we played it properly as one of my friends had a bat and wickets. Every Whitsuntide all the Sunday schools had a Parade to the Bandstand in the park and had a service. During the WW2 there was the Holiday at Home fortnight. There was an open Theatre named the "Alfresco" where the local Dancing Schools and Bands entertained the public. Also there were Donkey rides, Roundabouts, Swings and sand. At the bandstand in the early evening there was Uncle Archies Sunshine corner. There were singing contests - the winner got a bag of sweets. Later in the evening was dancing round the bandstand with a local dance band. One August Bank Holiday Monday (I don't remember the year) two bombs were dropped in the park and one in the Girls High School across the road. It was a very dull and overcast day, if it been fine there would have been casualties. I also remember when the Paddling Pool was open. The old lake with the swans and ducks and the childrens museum with the model train. Last edited: 03/08/2006 10:08 by Stanley Horton |
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Rotherham, the Girls High School c1955 (ref: R60015) |
Year: 1980
My School
This is my school from 1975 to 1980 when it was known as Clifton Comprehensive and not Rotherham Girls High School. although when I was a first year, there were only 2 years above me that were part of the comprehensive system - year 4 & 5 were still of the old high school, all girls, so it only changed to a comprehensive in 1973. Posted: 28/06/2006 21:29 by Diane Firth |
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 Rotherham, the Grammar School 1957 (ref: r60017) |
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In the early 1940s the bay window on the first floor over the front door of Rotherham Grammar School was that of my second form classroom. On a rainy day we were 'attacked' by one of the other second forms as a result of which I was pushed through one of the windows. Fortunately the wartime shatterproof gauze in place prevented me and the window from falling to the ground. Several of us received six of the best for that lunchtime episode! Posted: 06/04/2006 16:20 by Alan Rogers |
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