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old woolies
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09-Jun-2002, 09:03 AM
Hi There I remember the Regent cinema not far from Grundies(ha ha) I used to go there too when I was a child to see Deadwood Dick which was a serial so to speak. i remember Harry the barber too. Also The Palace cinema where they used to sell parched peas outside every Saturday matinee, it was a dingy old place too.
09-Jun-2002, 07:06 PM
It was interesting to see Peter's comment that the area around the School Lane/Towngate/Hough Lane intersection is still known as "Woolworth's Corner".
I visited Leyland for my Dad's funeral in March 01 and rode the buses a few times. My sister lives on Kingswood Road, the site of the old North Works, so that corner is where I got off. Purely by instinct I asked for a ticket to "The Regent". The driver was about my age and didn't bat an eye, just said "Yes, sir, Woolworth's Quiksave". Frank Damp Anacortes, WA, USA
Frank Damp (wife Eileen, nee Nixon)
Leyland resident 1941-1965, emigrated to the US in 1968, retired to Anacortes, Washington State, USA in 1999.
11-Jun-2002, 08:51 PM
Hi All, I have no memory of the cinema but do have fond memories of the wollies store. I also remember a large house nextdoor, now the car park. Does anyone remember what the building was used for originally. I know many local businesses used the premises but I wondered if it was built or used for a particular purpose. I also remember the notice board placed on Booths store, pictures of local events, wedding etc would be posted there. I think it may have belonged to the Leyland Guardian?
12-Jun-2002, 04:02 PM
I think that big house was the premises of a builder. I seem to remember the yard all being gravel and lots of materials and equipment around.
Can't remember a name, though. Frank Damp
Frank Damp (wife Eileen, nee Nixon)
Leyland resident 1941-1965, emigrated to the US in 1968, retired to Anacortes, Washington State, USA in 1999.
12-Jun-2002, 09:30 PM
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I think that big house was the premises of a builder. I seem to remember the yard all being gravel and lots of materials and equipment around. Can't remember a name, though. Frank Damp I can remember it quite graphically now, except the name alludes me. Was it part of Tomlinson's or Berry's I wonder. I'll ask some of my better memoried friends The significant owl hoots in the night.
13-Jun-2002, 06:22 AM
John:
Don't think so. Marlands' yard was on Eden Street, between the north end of Church Road "Rec." and the Labor Club. The Marland family lived in a bungalow right next to the yard. I've sent an e-mail to Jean - I'm sure she'll remember. Frank
Frank Damp (wife Eileen, nee Nixon)
Leyland resident 1941-1965, emigrated to the US in 1968, retired to Anacortes, Washington State, USA in 1999.
13-Jun-2002, 07:50 PM
Hi all, I now J.Rigby had the building for a while in the early to mid 70's I think he did building work of some discription.
13-Jun-2002, 08:47 PM
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Hi all, I now J.Rigby had the building for a while in the early to mid 70's I think he did building work of some discription. He built my first house on Bispham Avenue, remember him coming round while we were inspecting it, he was riding a horse , fortunately he got off it before he came into the house. The significant owl hoots in the night.
14-Jun-2002, 03:36 AM
Noel,
Rigby built the house I used to live in, on the corner--387 Croston Rd. Small world innit. John |
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