Nostalgic memories of Penketh's local history

Share your own memories of Penketh and read what others have said

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.

Why not add your memory today and become part of our Memories Community to help others in the future delve back into their past.

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Memories of Penketh County Junior School, from 1944-49: Miss Routledge, Infants class, roaring coal firs to dry out wet clothing, I still count in my head using those dots on the frieze! Friday afternoon with a personal toy! Miss Stanley's class, she was sick, and Mrs Morrow came to teach some of us in that second class, in the hall. Miss Ilsley - scared the living daylights out of us! Grew beans seeds in ...see more
I was brought up in Phythian Crescent - with our own playing field. Many comments were made - is it a council property? I asked my parents - no it isn't. I believe the house behind ours was a farm - Phythian Farm, at the end is Heath Road and Penketh High school. I went to St Vincents as we weren't allowed to go to St Josephs - not in the catchment area. I still don't understand that one. I remember going into ...see more