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St John's, Pemberton

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Walking day St Johns Pemberton.
Walking day St Johns Pemberton.
Photo: Mick Langton
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Item #: 22771
Walking day St Johns Pemberton taken in the late 40s. My sister Margaret around 14 years old, now in her late 70s.

Comment by: irene roberts on 20th February 2013 at 19:22

I love this photo; it has a bit of everything, from the pretty young girl about to take part in the walk to the Mams watching in the backyard with folded arms and the little children joining in the excitement of the day, even if not taking part. I can remember having little black patent ankle-strap shoes like the little girl on the left during the late 1950s. A lovely photo.

Comment by: Elizabeth Fairclough on 20th February 2013 at 20:14

Yes, I agree, Irene, it is lovely. Takes me right back to Walking Days in Ince, and crowds watching on Belle Green Lane, Manchester Road and Ince Green Lane.

Comment by: lynne on 20th February 2013 at 20:47

Anyone know where in Pemberton,this photo could have been taken.The small house if it is a house is baffling me.
The only place i can think of is church street.

Comment by: ann21 on 20th February 2013 at 21:27

Happy days.

Comment by: Dave on 21st February 2013 at 13:29

Its probably St Johns School, and yard, next to the church?

Comment by: graff on 21st February 2013 at 15:10

99 per cent certain the building was trinity methodist youth club. wish i had a pound for everytime i have gone through that door.

Comment by: ttd on 21st February 2013 at 18:18

It looks like Queens street going past Trinity meths youth club.

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