Nostalgic memories of Upholland Sta'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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My mother worked in the kitchens at St Josephs from 1975 until she was made redundant in 1987. She always says it felt like going home working there. In June 1977 when the country celebrated the Queens silver jubilee, they had a big party for the staff and their families, I remember winning the fancy hat competition, happy days indeed.
I very much so recall Grimshaw Lane, we lived at no.411 next to the Highams and the Howarths,
and the Digmoor Primary School with Fred Holmes as the headmaster. Fred was a keen sportsman who encouraged the playing of sport on the playing field near the school. Many a time Fred would come out to kick a ball with the lads ..myself, and Keith Phillipson. Terrific memories of growing up in Digmoor.
I worked for Morgans Pop in 1964 and I had to go to Upholland College once a week with the Nuns supply of Babychams. I remember a lake, complete with a small boat and lots of large gardens full of vegetables, they were certainly self sufficiant.
Since I have left Robymill I have missed the freedom and the joys of the village. I now live in Wigan and always think of my memories as a child and teen years. I went to Robymill Primary School, Mrs Baxendale was my head teacher and teacher then, Mrs Scott was my year 5 teacher. I played everywhere round Roby Mill. I have lots and lots of memories and remember lots of people that meant a lot to me. ...see more
Hi Joan, I remember you and your family, many times we met on the various walks around Digmoor, you with your mum dad and sister, me with my mum and dad, indeed these were good times. I lived further down Grimshaw Lane surrounded by fields and pathways. I too attended Digmoor school with such happy memories of Freddie Holmes, the best teacher that I ever knew. I still see Miss Bond, another teacher, at Upholland church at the eight o clock service on a Sunday morning. So nice to hear from you.
Looking at the 1911 Census, I note that my house - 39 Spencers Lane, Digmoor - is listed as being the Cottage Hospital with a Mr. Wilson, a widower, as caretaker. Does anybody have any information about its role, nursing staff, how it became designated as a hospital, when it began, finished - anything? Thankyou
I am trying to gather memories of St Joseph's college in Upholland for some research that I am doing. I am looking for anything at all that people remember about the place, the people, the routines, rules and stories. Ghost stories would be good too. I would really appreciate any comments. Thankyou
I attended Roby Mill School. Miss Simm was my teacher. She caught the bus to the monument (Vicarage Corner), and walked down College Road picking pupils up along the way. It was almost 1 mile in distance, she did this twice a day every school day. Ash Wednesday, Good Friday etc we were expected to attend Upholland parish church (St Thomas's). Mrs Webster was the head teacher and lived a few doors away from us. Mary Wilkinson was my best friend but moved back to Liverpool.
I lived in Ormskirk Road, next to the Grimshaw Lane Pub. I went to Digmoor School, and then on to Skem Secondary School. My memories are of my wonderful childhood, that was spent walking and playing all around the fields that surrounded our house. When I was older I would cycle through back Digmoor to Moorside Farm where my friend lived, and we would spend hours on the Moss. I remember the ASlmond family, who lived ...see more
I was brought up in Up Holland and still think of it as home.