Wednesday, 5 May 2010

Bangor Street School - First half of the 20th century


Bangor Street School.
This photo must have been taken before WW2, as the Air Raid shelters aren't on the land in the foreground. I went to school here for a couple of years (1969 - 71) when it was St Albans Seniors.
It is now a community centre.
COURTESY OF THE CP COLLECTION
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  1. Lorcan11 June 2010 at 05:58:00 GMT-7

    Its unbelievable that it's still standing really. I'd never seen this before, and I've just looked now on Google Street View - I might drive up there some time. Thanks for this!

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  2. Blackburnlad11 June 2010 at 18:39:00 GMT-7

    It's been altered a bit, but the original structure is still very recognisable.

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  3. Ei3724 March 2013 at 05:55:00 GMT-7

    Spent some happy days there between 1949/52. :)

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    1. Unknown28 February 2018 at 02:40:00 GMT-8

      My dad went to this school and left circa 1951
      Did you know him?
      Brian Anthony McGlynn born 1936
      Died 21-02-2018

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  4. Blackburnlad24 March 2013 at 06:05:00 GMT-7

    I used this photo in this slide show too. If the link doesn't work, just type Life In A Northern Town into the search in the top left corner of the homepage (well any page) and it should take you to it.

    http://www.blackburnpast.com/search?q=life+in+a+northern+town

    Regards

    Colin

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  5. dave briggs16 May 2013 at 21:55:00 GMT-7

    I went to this school 1960/64.loved every minute of it..paul.bruce.fred.mr redhead.left school and joined up.
    dave briggs

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  6. dave briggs16 May 2013 at 21:58:00 GMT-7

    I went to bangor street school.1960/64.best time of my life.loved every minute of it.school mates and teachers were great...paul b.bruce..Ronnie c.harry r.and the best teacher mister redhead.

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    1. stewart odgers13 August 2017 at 18:21:00 GMT-7

      I was there then mate with George duckwoth tommy Clarke moir brothers

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  7. Anonymous29 September 2014 at 15:16:00 GMT-7

    does anyone remember Joe conlon who was headmaster at St Albans higher grade on Larkhill before moving to bangor st

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    1. Anonymous11 January 2015 at 21:24:00 GMT-8

      vaguely remember Mr mercer...My teachers were...Billy brick {swarbrick} ...ma mercer...grimshaw..and some at Quarry street {metal and wood}
      Attended from around "59>65
      anything ring bells...
      If so you can email me.{live down under}

      thanks
      Ken Parry...{paz}
      kennethparry@bigpond . com

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    2. Anonymous7 December 2015 at 08:44:00 GMT-8

      I attended St Alban's from about 62 to 66. I remember Mr Swarbrick, Ma Mercer, Tom Grimshaw, Mr Chesworth (his party piece was: "Sit down, shut up and pay attention"), Mr Hilton, the unsinkable Joe Conlon, Mr Wilkinson, Mr Parkinson an his pals Mr Whippy snd the anvil, Mr Bradly and I'm sure there was more. Happy days!

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  8. Anonymous24 July 2015 at 06:40:00 GMT-7

    Yep wood work teacher Mr Brooks metal Mr Parkinson P/E teacher Mr How science Doc Bradley. Mr Lyons and Ma Parker where from the Bonnys . Attended from around 58>68

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  9. Unknown15 December 2015 at 03:55:00 GMT-8

    Hi I attended Bangor street School from 1948 to 1952 when I left to start work at Ribble Motors in Blackburn. anybody remember George Kirby

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  10. Unknown10 August 2016 at 02:56:00 GMT-7

    Hi My Name Shaun Gregory,I went to St Albans from 1954 to 59
    I remember a few boys names,like Micheal Heaton,Paul Towers,David Eccleston John Jump,Kevin Worden.I remember most of the teachers,Joe Conlan especially as he put me off defending other people from bullies for life Mr Wilkinson I remember as a really nice teacher and a laugh, Old Perkis was a hoot we attended his class in "the cabin" Anyone remember getting caned for having a picture of Diana Dors on a cig Card,Half the school got hammered.
    Cannon Mcenry was at the church,Tried his best to put great fear into the boys,Didnt work on me though.
    I'm 72 now and I suppose a lot of people I knew will no longer be around,If you are,Get in touch,
    My E mAIL is shaungregory60@gmail.com

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