Woodhouse Eaves, The Village c.1955
Photo ref: W367044
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Photo ref: W367044
Photo of Woodhouse Eaves, The Village c.1955

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A picturesque view, whose general outlook has altered quite radically since 1955. St Paul's school to the left, dating from 1835 with its Tudoresque details and gable end bell-cote, has changed dramatically to become a residential property. The entrance door remains in situ, but the stone mullion and transom windows have gone in favour of unattractive modern replacements; strangely, the bell-cote now resides in the garden of School House on the oppo- site side of the road. Little boxes now cover the treed backdrop, and the Esso garage has, unfortunately, become a gaudy exercise in eye-catching commercialism.

Memories of Woodhouse Eaves, the Village c1955

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I grew up in Woodhouse Eaves and my siblings and I went to the school in this picture. This is of St Paul's junior school and if my memory is correct it had four classrooms, and the headmaster's office was in the building closest in view. We had to go into his office to get our school supplies as he had them stored in a great big cupboard! The metal barrier outside each entrance was a favourite for doing ...see more