Gatley, The Prince Of Wales Hotel And Church c.1955
Photo ref:
G126004
Photo ref:
G126004
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Built of red brick, the church of St James the Apostle was erected in 1881 with seating for 250 parishioners. When built, it consisted of a chancel, nave, transepts, and an unusual saddle-back tower.
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Not a memory but a question: does anyone have a photo of Mr Pierce? He was headmaster in the 1950s-1960s. I was his dinner monitor for a couple of years
Ah yes - the Prince of Wales - aka The Mop on account after heavy rain they had to mop it out due to it being in a dip and the brook literally on the back door step flooding.
I too went to Gatley Primary School under Mr Pearse 1965-1971. Was in Mrs Phillips' reception class. Hated her - still do.
I have so many clear memories of Gatley Primary.
My mother used to take me by car in the morning, but in the afternoon I walked down Cedar Road to wait at the bus stop. There was a wonderful sweet shop there.
The headteacher was Mr Pearce. He used to have a funny way of saying "Hewld hands!" when we had to walk in pairs to the canteen.
The food was disgusting: I remember telling my mother the custard ...see more
My father owned what is now RowlandsChemist he was Bernard Malaney we left in 1961 many happy memories
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