Nostalgic memories of Pantasaph's local history
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For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.
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Hi , I am writing this on behalf of my Mum, Patricia Helen Harrison , she was 7 when she attended here ‘46 to ‘49, and thinks was there for about 3 years. She recalls the Monastery over the road and she thinks there was a Sister Theresa.
We would love to hear from anyone that has any information for this era or if anyone recalls my mum. Just trying to piece together her early years.
Stay Safe, Dave
My maternal grandmother, Mary,(7) and her sister, Agnes(2) were sent to St Clare's in Pantasaph after the death of their father. She remembered having to wait on the day girls and was very conscious of having been a' charity case'. She didn't have fond memories of the place. Does anyone know if it is possible to see records of the inmates going back that far?
Hello Pauline,
I was a boarder here from 1953 to 1955, just wondering when the name was changed to St Clare’s ? I don’t remember your name or your sister. I was known as Veronica Meyers, was taken very ill whilst a boarder with Rheumatic Fever, so, spent a long time in the infirmary which was right up at the top of the building, was often served horrible fried bread to eat which I more.often than not ...see more
My elderly mother recently passed away. On a return journey from Wales my partner and I called to the convent for a look around. As a child my mother was a resident of the orphanage between the ages of 5 and 16 between the 1930s and 1940s due to her parents dying. During my mother’s life she mentioned snippets about the convent including that she was given bread and dripping for breakfast and on ...see more
My late mother, Margaret Connolly lived there from birth until 1945. I know from some snippets from her that she had not enjoyed a happy childhood but it's not until reading comments on this website quite how bad it must have been. My thoughts and best wishes go out to everyone who had the misfortune of being there.
The sadistic nuns may have stolen my Mum's childhood and ...see more
when I was 10 my younger sister was 8 and the twins with five , we were sent to St Clare's convent. We were in sister Catherines' flat she was very good to us but we were only there for a year before returning home to our family in south Wales, the year was 1971
We also had a carer that came in her name was Jennifer I remember her putting my hair in ringlets, she would encourage us to do our homework.
although only having good memories of our time there we were all glad to get back home.
I was there in the convent along with my 2 sisters from 1955 to 1959. I truly sympathise with the children who experienced the terrible suffering as we did whilst placed there. My auntie was a friend of the nuns and instrumental in having us sent there when my mother was unable to cope. Josie (my older sister) was 9 years old when we arrived and fiercely protective of us. I was aged 6 years and my ...see more
To small to remember much. Looked after by sister Xaiver... Loved her.
I remember a Vincent and Miss Cavener in the sweet store.
I was a boarder at St Aloysious High School 1948/1949 till it closed. I have only got a few memories of being there. I returned to the school when it was being converted into apartments. I spoke to a nun who still lived in the convent next door. She told me that there had been reunions over the years, but I was never aware of this. Anyone there the same time?
I went into St Clares at the age of two and came out aged eight. We should not let these times pass without recognition of the damage done to us all. I will never forget, WE MUST NOT let them. My love goes out to all those who suffered with me. Horrific times!!