Nostalgic memories of Yeaton Peverey'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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I have seen two names I know well especially Rosie Ingles. I went to St Margaret's boarding school from 1963 - 1967 approx. The house was very splendid and beautiful. I wish I could have appreciated it then to the history of the building. Headmistress Miss Heinslein and deputy Mrs Scott they terrified me. Being adopted they were not kind and use to say I was thick and stupid ! The fond memories ...see more
I can't believe that I've actually found this site,and to see some comments from people I went to school with 50 years ago is amazing! I remember vividly Miss. Hainsselin, the head, and her 'deputy' Mrs. Scott and yes, Miss.Williams too. She was completely mad! Miss. Hardy from Lebanon who wore trousers and taught Italian, Madame, don't remember her name who taught French, Fitz Mu the ...see more
The headmistress was utterly terrifying, I don't think she liked children very much! There were some lovely staff there, particularly Miss O'Connor (Maths) and Miss Williams (Latin and History) - she was as daft as a brush, but very kind and true. The gardener/handyman was a Mr Digweed! and the lovely Cook was Miss Evans - parents used to queue for her recipes. We were allowed to see our parents twice a ...see more
I was a pupil at St Margaret's from about 1959 to 1963. My fondest memories are of the beautiful house and grounds, we were so priviliged to live there. One summer was so hot we were taken to swim in the river nearby, across the fields. In winter we played lacrosse and tennis and netball in summer and competed against other local girls schools. On Sundays, we walked to church along a track to the ...see more
I was a pupil at St Margaret's School for Girls about this time, it was run by a Miss Hainselin and Mrs Scott. A most beautiful place to be, although I can't say I learnt anything but to speak well and behave like a lady! It was taken over by a Mr Chadwick and his family. Lots of stories and history. But I was rather a wild child - say no more. The beautiful house was owned by Sir Offley Wakemen who I believe died in 1991. I do wonder what has happened to the lovely building now?