Chapel En Le Frith, Bank Hall c.1940

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I lived here in the 80's it was a bed and breakfast accommodation for people on benefits and as a single mum who had moved up from Sussex it was the most quiet and delightful. Mr Richard Andrew's was the owner and he was forever running around fixing and building walls to make it so pleasent to live there. My oldest son was almost born in the room on the right on the ground floor, I have many fond memories of living in Bankhall and have always wanted to move back.

Wow, what a surprise to see this place on here! Hi lads, it's brought some memories back and (sorry about the spelling - should've listened to the staff ha,ha). Hope you are all doing well and in good health. I really miss that place. I've seen a few of you over the years; some I remember, others I don't. Does anybody have any photos? Look not a big writer so with that to all I remember and I ...see more

My name is Paul Oates. Well, K.B. and G.P. made my life hell. Only one that was good was Mr Lucas, he was great. Me, Ray Lynch, Mick Duffy and Paul Wattkinson was always running off, but K.B. was like a blood hound and found you; then you had to pick what you wanted to be hit with; belt, slipper or hairbrush does anyone relate to that? He was tough and G.P. would pick you up with your ears, but me and lads ...see more

Hi Lads, It's great that after all this time there's been some contact in relation to school days at Bank Hall. It would be really good to meet up as Carl suggested, time is flying by and if I leave it much longer I will never make it up that steep drive! I keep in touch with Carl Boland and Phil Carney but haven't seen or heard of anyone else. Hope to see you all soon, all the best, Tim Shepperd.