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Forum: General Community Talk 16-07-2013, 19:57
Replies: 30
Views: 6,873
Posted By mickp
Re: Woodnook Secondary Modern

Hi Christine.
This is Mick Pettifer.I have been contacted by Gerrald Wright. Who went to Woodnook.He now lives in Holland.Lived in Garbett st.I telephoned him.He would like to contact Colin I Don't...
Forum: Lost Friends / Family 14-03-2012, 19:52
Replies: 43
Views: 3,112
Posted By mickp
Re: woodnook sec school

sorry Christine .
I called you Christine Spud ,but we named Colin Spud at school.My little joke.
Mick Pettifer.
Forum: Lost Friends / Family 03-03-2012, 19:48
Replies: 43
Views: 3,112
Posted By mickp
Re: woodnook sec school

Hello Christine Spud.
Sorry I could not reply sooner. Have more trouble getting on this accy webb, it thinks, it is Fort Knox. Yes I remember Colin very well,and John and Stuart.Got in touch with...
Forum: Nostalgia aint what it used to be... 07-05-2011, 19:27
Replies: 131
Views: 13,911
Posted By mickp
Re: Priestly Clough

:130::alright:
Forum: Nostalgia aint what it used to be... 14-04-2011, 20:31
Replies: 604
Views: 42,936
Posted By mickp
Re: 1st pint, 1st local.

g GDM27.
I m left Accy in 1976 , but the last one I remember was the Spinning Jennny.
Forum: Nostalgia aint what it used to be... 01-04-2011, 15:39
Replies: 131
Views: 13,911
Posted By mickp
Re: Priestly Clough

gdm'
Sorry i cannot help you.I left Accy in 1976 moved to Canada, lived here last 35 years.Just memories.I spent most of my youth in Priestly Clough and Bullough Park,Jacobs Lodge area.Ilived in...
Forum: Nostalgia aint what it used to be... 04-03-2011, 12:06
Replies: 131
Views: 13,911
Posted By mickp
Re: Priestly Clough

Probably it was the easest way to lead a donkey from the band club to Fern Gore.
Forum: Nostalgia aint what it used to be... 02-03-2011, 23:24
Replies: 131
Views: 13,911
Posted By mickp
Re: Priestly Clough

John'
You are quite correct about the donkey steps.What is your point.
Forum: Nostalgia aint what it used to be... 16-12-2010, 14:57
Replies: 604
Views: 42,936
Posted By mickp
Re: 1st pint, 1st local.

Commercial was a Lion.Think the Albion and Vol where Dutton houses
Forum: Nostalgia aint what it used to be... 16-12-2010, 14:39
Replies: 604
Views: 42,936
Posted By mickp
Re: 1st pint, 1st local.

I doubt if he as been in the boroughs arms between Warner st and oak st.
Forum: Nostalgia aint what it used to be... 14-12-2010, 00:27
Replies: 604
Views: 42,936
Posted By mickp
Re: 1st pint, 1st local.

I think you right
Forum: Nostalgia aint what it used to be... 14-12-2010, 00:25
Replies: 604
Views: 42,936
Posted By mickp
Re: 1st pint, 1st local.

The oddfellows
Forum: Nostalgia aint what it used to be... 12-04-2010, 17:20
Replies: 604
Views: 42,936
Posted By mickp
Re: 1st pint, 1st local.

I think you ment the Spinning Jenny.
Forum: Nostalgia aint what it used to be... 11-04-2010, 16:54
Replies: 131
Views: 13,911
Posted By mickp
Re: Priestly Clough

John do you have a sister around your age ?Also I was the first person in the world,to balance on the handrail .Down the donkey steps, from top to bottom.Thank you.
Forum: Nostalgia aint what it used to be... 10-04-2010, 13:26
Replies: 131
Views: 13,911
Posted By mickp
Re: Priestly Clough

I thought the donkey steps ran from Perth Street to the Globe Bowling club .Just below Bullough park.
Forum: Nostalgia aint what it used to be... 08-04-2010, 17:23
Replies: 131
Views: 13,911
Posted By mickp
Re: Priestly Clough

joking aside.Iwas the original candle blower outer.From Fountain Street.
Forum: Nostalgia aint what it used to be... 08-04-2010, 14:42
Replies: 131
Views: 13,911
Posted By mickp
Re: Priestly Clough

gdm27
I must know you.Spent many hours in the air raid shelters.
Forum: Nostalgia aint what it used to be... 18-11-2009, 23:23
Replies: 604
Views: 42,936
Posted By mickp
Re: 1st pint, 1st local.

wadey.
I think it is The Black Bull
Forum: Heritage and History 08-11-2009, 14:13
Replies: 16
Views: 3,092
Posted By mickp
Re: priestly clough/woodnock water factory

Thanks Retlaw.Tonight i will take a walk to Accy library.Don't think its too far from Kingston, Ontario Canada .Where i have lived for the last thirty four years.
Forum: Nostalgia aint what it used to be... 07-11-2009, 14:48
Replies: 131
Views: 13,911
Posted By mickp
Re: Priestly Clough

CHarlesworths owned the house below Nelsons farm.Near the waterfall.The lodge you fished is shutts lodge.Farmer Nelson would never let us fish there.he put the run on use.
Forum: Heritage and History 07-11-2009, 14:35
Replies: 16
Views: 3,092
Posted By mickp
Re: priestly clough/woodnock water factory

on the left just before the arches is the old signal box.A sign on the box, sayed Baxenden shoe mill. If this helps.
Forum: Introduce Yourself 22-10-2009, 16:40
Replies: 32
Views: 2,424
Posted By mickp
Re: Woodnook

David it must be 30 odd years last time we talked.Your jokes have gone down hill.I married a girl from Claton le moors,her name IS Marion Gee.She as a brother is name is Alan Gee.He is sixtyseven .He...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 20-10-2009, 15:51
Replies: 32
Views: 2,424
Posted By mickp
Re: Woodnook

Sorry Dave.I remember everything you said, but been in hospital. Had a test and picked up a virus much better now. have not felt like writing.
...
Forum: Nostalgia aint what it used to be... 06-10-2009, 20:37
Replies: 604
Views: 42,936
Posted By mickp
Re: 1st pint, 1st local.

Eric
It is a small world.The Junction was my watering hole.I live twenty miles north of you in Perth Road Village Ontario.WE drink in the Rose & Crown,on highway 2 in Kingston, friday supper time.
...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 01-10-2009, 20:15
Replies: 32
Views: 2,424
Posted By mickp
Re: Woodnook

If you lived next door to me.You must be David Frankland. How am i doing.
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