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School days
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Ryton, Ferndene Park Swimming Pool c1960
Ref: R88008
Year: 1958
School days
I was born at Crookhill, just outside Ryton and went to Hookergate Grammar School in 1956. When the Ferndene pool was opened we were taken by bus from school to the pool where we were given swimming lessons. My memory is of having to jump from the HIGH diving board and being absolutely terrified as it was just so high. Looking at the photo now I can see that it must have been that I was just so small. Very interesting photo and I am very pleased to relive my memories.
Shared on 24 June 2009
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RE: School days
Hello Mary, I lived in the prefabs in Crookhill in the 1950s, moved to Crawcrook and left 1957, moved to Coventry, my dad was a miner and the pit at Barmoor closed, hence the move. Margaret PS, my mum went to Hookergate but that was a long time ago.
Shared on 05 December 2009
