Memories of a bygone time
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Year: 1964
Memories of a bygone time
I was now old enough to drink (18) but unofficially you could always get a drink at certain pubs, which I'll not name but say thanks for looking out for me when I got tipsy on two pints of mild.
My memories of Earlestown are magic, the Viaduct club & Vic's dance nights, they were something to look forward to.
Sadly Earlestown never moved on, it seems stuck in a time warp & that's a pity as there were so many characters living there.
Still I miss it & I guess I always will.
Time doesn't wait for nobody, and my body is gradually running out of time.
PS. Is George Woodward the guy I went to Patterson secondary with (1958-1962)?
Brian Callaghan
Shared on 30 October 2008
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Year: 2009
RE: Memories of a bygone time
Hi Brian
I have just found this site and am very interested in it. If George Woodward has not replied to you I would say he is the same George we went to school with. I have very fond memories of Earlestown. Patterson Street Secondary-Cricket Club Dances and especially the Boys Club when they had dances. I dont think you ever forget where you are brought up (even though I left at 17 to get married). We used to go to Earlestown market every Friday and on Saturdays we all used to meet in the nearby cafe to listen to the juke-box. I went to the county primary School 1947-1958 and Patterson 1958-christmas 1961. I lived in Queens Drive. Maybe George might get in touch or anyone else we know.
JOYCE CARTWRIGHT
Shared on 19 February 2009
