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Shovels Inn - 1952 to 1971
My grandparents, John & Betty Whiteside, were Landlord & Landlady of The Shovels Inn 1952-1971. I was born in 1955 and clearly remeber the pub as it was then, before they tore down walls! The old men of the village taught me how to play dominoes in one of the little rooms that used to be off the main bar. As you walked through the door there used to be an open fire on the right with the dartboard above it. On the photograph, on the extreme right, just outlined against the white building, you can see the petrol pump which was used to fill the charabancs that used to call at the pub on day trips to the Over Wyre area.
St Michaels on Wyre
My dad had a cousin who was Vicar at St Michaels on Wyre during the 1945 - 55 era. His name, Raymond Bell. As a child visiting his parents in Wray, near Hornby during the Second World War years I only met Raymond once. His parents, Rev Alfred Bell and Edith Bell and sister Eileen were in Wray for many years. Raymond sadly died in St Michaels while working in his garden, so I believe. I married and moved to Canada but had no contact with his mother or sister who had moved to a retirement cottage near Lancaster Cathedral, Eileen was in Calderstones hospital near Blackburn as she had a disability. This was a sad story as from what I did hear, Raymond committed suicide. If anyone knows of the family I would appreciate contact. My parents are long gone and I am trying to trace some of the family tree.
Walking to Skippool
When I was young we lived a short distance from here. A Sunday afternoon walk usually involved "going top see the boats"
Poulton Teacher-Training College (Breck Rd.)
I was at the college from 1972-76 (Environmental Sciences) but have lost touch with many of my friends there - the recent posting from Kathryn jogged a few memories, as I used to wander down to Skippool to do some birdwatching and eventually sailing, when I could get hold of a boat. If any of those mates of mine from back then read this (esp. David Summerville, who may still live near there) - try to get in touch; it'll be good to hear from you. I'm in Norfolk (Kenninghall) now, retired and still birdwatching!
Poulton was a good college and produced a lot of excellent teachers - I'm not sure what its function is now - but it certainly changed my life.
Poulton Square 1895
Photo of Poulton Square in 1895, 110 years ago.
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