Old Bernard's Memories of The Park

Williamson Park 1912
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Ah! I remember when I was a little lad! I used to walk around the park after days at school, spitting chewing gum into the water with my friend Godric Weatherballs. Lord! The fountain was like a spitting mermaid! Jovey olives, this picture does jog memories... for example, Godric, Clifford and I used to skydive here, and swim in the lake in summer. Ach! The lake! So full of fascinating creatures: dragons, Nessie, Marilyn Monroe... and, as demonstrated by this photograph, they were all black and white. I do hope you're enjoying accompanying me on my stroll down Memory Lane! I simply cannot fathom the differences between 1920s Billy's Park and the park today, in 2010! Such colour! And, tearfully, I seem to see no skydiving children in the park today. However, I have heard that weddings occur here today, which delights me slightly. Well... Lord... As you can see I'm still at a loss of wording! I wish I could list my memories all day long... This one park made such a difference to my life, especially as a tiny chap. It shocks me to think about those weirdo dresses women wore back then, and the way men used to go 'How do you do, young man?' and push us little men, playfully, into the 17-foot deep lake. How language and social interaction has changed! Golly, golly, golly - in the 1920s we wore golden top hats to school. And now... well, now I have those precious memories of Lancaster to guide me through the spiritual journey that is my life. Haha! Just kidding. For I... am a ghost! Hahaha. By jove, at least humour has not changed! I know you're all laughing as much as me.