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Dear Readers
We are sourcing what we can from the Library’s holdings and have added 1940-1941, 1943-1950 in the last 24 hours.
https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/titles/id/staffordshire-sentinel
Thank you all for your continued interest in this title, and Happy Reading!
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I was born in Pittshill,and we moved to Sproston road, Chell Heath, later to Gowan Avenue,Mill Hill.Went to chell secondary school.
Worked for co-op dairies Sneyd Green,Love to hear from anyone who remembers meDuncan
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I attended Ordsall Secondary Modern School in 1967 -1968. I remember the Headmistress Mrs. Hall. She was always so very kind to me. It was an all boys school at that time with the girls school located across the street. The Peacock was still there in 1971 and in 1980 when I visited the school.
My best mate was Tina Viney, 2S. I also remember Veronica, 2O, who’s father was a manager at the mill. She lived across the street from Ordsall Park.
Yes, most of the teachers were women, but our Music Teacher was a man. He gave me piano lessons after school. I visited the school in 1971 when I competed at the Eisteddford Music Competition. I believe Mrs. Hall was still there.
I remember taking the sports bus over to the soccer fields by Hope Hospital. We also had a day trip to the Opera House.
I was the American Girl from Missouri, Beverly Higgins, who lived with her Aunt and Uncle, Mrs. Lily and George Jones on Clements Street. I attended St. Clements Church with my Uncle. Some of you might remember confirmation classes?
I learned how to sew and cook in those home economic classes. I remember the dress material was very 60’s, different colored squares with a black border.
We used a treadle sewing machine. I actually have one of those that works!
I loved living in Salford but realized that my Aunt sheltered my impressions of Salford. She worked at the Palmolive Company. We had to walk up to the laudromat on Regent Road and would always stop on the way back for fish and chips or meat pies.
The short time I shared in this environment helped shape my future and confidence. I became a United States Army Nurse and later a private music teacher.
My daughter went to the Eisteddfords in 2005 and won first in the instrumental category. She is a percussionist. I accompanied her on the piano on stage. It was another highlight of my life.
Would love to hear from any of my classmates.