Gayton, The Devon Doorway c1955

Dee View Inn

At the age of just under 18 I used to enjoy a drink with friends in the bar of the 'Dee View'. My father also enjoyed a drink in the snug; whenever he came in, through the side door, I would be warned "Your dad has arrived!" and would make a quick exit via the front door. One night my father came in through the front door, and I had no chance of escape. "What are you doing here?" he asked. Wishing that I was somewhere else, anywhere but the bar of the 'Dee View', I made an inane reply and awaited his wrath. "Well, as you are here you had better have a drink" he said, and he bought a pint of beer for each of my mates and I, adding "And don't let me see any of you in here again until it's legal". So I never set foot inside a pub until .. ??

During the Second World War years the 'Dee View Inn' was managed by by 'Ma' Dale, her daughter Norah and Norah's husband, Percy Birch.

Long Term Hospital Stay

I seem to recall a long term stay at this hospital (approx 11 months) in 1976-77. I suffered from asthma but I am not sure why I had to stay for that period of time.

I was also on the Florence Gibson Ward and remember a boat and a steam roller in bright colours (I think).

I always had to blow into a machine is a room to test my breathing.

I also seem to remember watching a Liverpool v Borussia Monchengladbach match in the TV room at the end of the ward.

There was a boy who I used to play with and I remember him jumping over one of the beds and dislocating his shoulder and I am sure it was my fault.

Does anyone remember this period of time?

Margaret Bevan Home Heswall

Sometime during the 1950s, as a child, I spent six weeks at the Margaret Bevan Home. It was located nr. the coast. It was a large detached house with a conservatory with wicker furniture. Other girls and myself were often taken on walks on the pebbly beach by one of our carers whom I adored. She was tall and elegant with long blond hair. We were taken to church every Sunday wearing matching coats and berets. I would love to hear from anyone who has photos or information about this house.

Dee View

The Dee View Hotel was one of our haunting grouds in our courting days

Tesco

During my last two years at school money was raised at Christmas time and Christmas presents were bought for the children who had to stay in hospital over the Christmas period. One little chap I remember was Tony. He was in hopital for a few years and he would now be about 32 years old.