Formby, St Peter's Church c.1965
Photo ref:
F106040
Photo ref:
F106040
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St Peter's at Formby was built in 1739 to replace the 12th-century chapel at Raven Meols which was gradually being covered over with shifting sand. Some of the stones were salvaged and used in the construction of St Peter's. Also saved was a bell dated 1661 and a sundial. The bell turret, Gothic chancel and side chapel were added in 1873.
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A Selection of Memories from Formby
For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Formby
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I was the first stooge to work at Holmwood (for one year in 1975). I was 18 and come over from Australia for a gap year between secondary school and law school. My nickname, or at least one of them, was Mr Tuckeroo. I lived in the bachelor masters’ residence, Netherby House. It was a magnificent year and made some life long friends. It is a shame that the school is no longer ...see more
I was at Holmwood from 1951 to 56. I would like to find David Glass' history.
Formby Ice-Rink. Mrs White, Tim and Mrs Appelton who I'd have my lessons with. Friends; Caraline Vickers, Mary Mordsley and little Franky Kelly to name but a few. Great times, sad when the rink closed. Norma Clarke, a great ice skater and of course the lads, Eddie,Les and Rodney who worked there.
I was at Our Lady's from 1960 - '66. The most abiding memories are the smells - of disinfectant in the outside toilets, which were frozen in winter, and horrible lukewarm milk in those small bottles which were always kept in crates next to the massive heating pipes. Fish for dinner every Friday in that huge cavern of a hall could be detected throughout the Victorian building from 9 am onwards!
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