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Eustace Street School
I was born in Chadderton in 1953, in my grandfather's house on Bamford Street.
I attended Eustace Street School and the memories of my time there have shaped my life. I simply adored school and I am now a Special Needs teacher and writer. I particularly loved my junior school teacher ( who was also the deputy headmaster), Mr Goring. He was a marvelous teacher with heaps of charisma. Every day in school was an adventure. My time in his class left me with a life long love of books and poetry. I only ever wanted to be a teacher - and some fifty years later - it still defines who I am. I was saddened to read that the old school was pulled down in 2009, having been left in a state of disrepair. However, it will live forever in my memories of those happy school days.
Help
I was born in oldham/chadderton but moved away at the age of ten most of my years where happy.... im beggin for help im tryin to find photo of eustace street school ... n chanery street chadderton as they where...plz help me if u can im beggin anyone who as a pic please send it or post it on here many thanks
Lancashire memories
Born in Oldham
I remember seeing the Queen when she visited Oldham - I was born there in 1950.
Desperate For Information on William Balshaw
I have found a letter from Mary Ann Balshaw (possibly Ada Mary Ann) written from British School, Patricroft in 1882 - I believe she was the sister of my grandfather. He disappeared without a trace in about 1928. The parents were Adam Balshaw and Mary Ann (nee Wilson). If anyone knows of this family I would love to hear about it.
June Bartlett
Born in Oldham
I was born in Oldham in 1944, we moved into a house in Smith Square just off Huddersfield Road in 1948 and stayed there till 1959. This house had no back door, no electric and no hot water. It was a tough life but the people were great, I have some fond memories of this place and if anyone has a photo of Smith Square I would love a copy, it would be greatly appreciated. My email is: nookfarm@ntlworld.com
Childhood
Born in Windsor Road 1954 and lived at 99. Very good childhood memories of Werneth Oldham Chadderton and Royton.
A Teacher
Born in 1951 and living in Oldham all my life, I often wonder if the best and kindest teacher ever is still alive. Her name was Mrs Walker from St Hilda's junior school. Mr F J Howker was the headmaster at the time and was also a rugby referee. Good memories from almost fifty years ago.
