Wigan Album
Pemberton Primary School
35 CommentsPhoto: Ivor Hilton
Item #: 18109
I am on the front row in the centre. My deputy Peter Byrom is next to me. Sorry to hear that Peter, who was a good friend, had sadly passed away a few years ago.
What year was this? I started at Pem primary in 1960!
I'm sure my sister in law Patricia Belshaw did a spell teaching here in the 1970's.
As near as I can guess, it is around 1986/87 (?) Time flies!
Yes, John, I worked with Pat, who I seem to remember came from
Leyland?
back row far left , jillian ramsbottom (hyde)
Ivor, it was a long time before this when we played table tennis at Queen's Hall, but I attended Pem Primary from the early 50's, being amongst the first students to pass through the school from 1st year onwards.
Ivor, Pat lives in Leyland but hails from Parbold i think. Edwin, are you the same Ed Fort from Joy Mining?
Jo Parr, Nigel's wife is back row far right.
I can remember you as plain as day MR HILTON you was the headmaster when my children were at pemberton primary
Hi Jeanette, No surname so I'm curious now! Who were your children and I hope they have pleasant memories of Pemberton Primary?
My god, this picture brings back some memories. Mr Hilton and Mrs Dillworth if i'm not mistaken??
Hi John, Nice to hear from you. However, I think I must have failed somewhere if that's an outstanding memory of me at Pem. Primary! Hope you're doing ok.
Wow this photo takes me right back! I loved Pem' Primary, still expect to see it standing when ever I get home to visit :(
Ivor what happend to our school secretary Barbara Parkinson
she isn't on the photo?
doing well sorry about it taking so long to reply
This picture is excellent! I started the infants in 87ish. I recognise Mr. Hilton the headmaster, Mrs. Elliot to his left, then Mrs. Haskayne, and Mrs. Hodges at the back. Happy days.
I was ther in late 60s mrs saxon was head teacher and i had a mrs blinstone as class teacher
Oh my, what a blast from the past. I taught at Pem Primary from 1977 until I moved to S Africa in 1982. I remember some names mentioned here and recognize Mr Hilton, Mrs Dilworth and Pat Eliott (was Hannon) . Other faces seem familiar but can't put names to them!
I went to pemberton primary and i still have bad dreams of what happend to me there how eva mrs dillworth sorry if spelling incorrect was the perfect teacher and also mr curry was amazing man i left around 1987 ... also remember mrs elliott
Hi, I'm the Site Manager for the housing scheme that is about to be built on the old school. We're soon going to be going through what were the foundations and I was wondering if there is any sort of Timecapsule buried in the old school grounds? I'll also be willing to meet some of you who went to the school and tell you what is going to happen on the site. Hope to hear from you soon.
I use to go to Pemberton primary school in 1965 to 1970 I loved that school and I Remember Miss Saxon My name was Julie Kenyon then
Wow how amazing to see this photo. I was secretary at that time and it brought back loads of happy memories. Hope you are well Ivor and your family. We live in Somerset now.
Hi Barbara, Sorry for the delay in responding but I haven't visited the posting for quite a while, as I thought the comments had dried up. Thank you for your kind wishes, we are not doing too badly, just the to be expected age related ailments (this "growing old" isn't much fun) Glad that you are happy and settled in Somerset (a lovely county to live in!) Best wishes to you and your husband, hope you are both keeping well.
I was there from 1964 to 1970 I think , if I worked it out right. Fond memories of Mrs Blinstone in junior 1. I didn’t like going in school for some reason and she coaxed me in. A lovely lady. Mr Martin in junior 4 was so kind to me when my a Dad had his first heart attack. I did like Miss Saxon too.
Well this is certainly a lovely blast from the past. Mr Hilton was the best headmaster I had and taught me to play the guitar. I remember playing and singing John Denver songs in the practice room. Country Roads. What a great school this was. I do hope you're ok Mr Hilton. You instilled a love for music that I carry to this very day which I have passed on to my children.
Hi Martin, Thank you very much for the compliments ! I thought the comments had finished on this photo. Luckily with this new set up, I went back for a look.
I'm glad that you enjoyed "Pem" Primary, as we called it, and pleased that our music sessions (which I thoroughly enjoyed too !) had such an influence throughout your life. It made me smile when you recalled John Denver's "Country Roads". The recorder groups were very keen as well and very competent.
Thanks for bringing back some extra memories. I'm keeping quite well, thanks and avoiding this Coronavirus. Best wishes to you and your family.
Mr Hilton used to play 'there was an old man called Michael Finnegan' on acoustic guitar. I remember Mr. Byrom as deputy head, the year after this I left to attend St. Stephens in Whelley and Mr. Byrom had just become the headmaster there.
G’day Mr Hilton, I am now living in Western Australia, lucky me hey!
I went to “Pem Primary” back in the late 70/80s with my sisters Julia and Claire, Ashton was our surname.
I have many fond memories of Pem primary and I can still play the “entertainer“ on a recorder! The pinnacle of competence back in the day.
Only the other day i was reminiscing with friends from primary school . I recalled our leavers song! I remember it well. Mrs Dillworth taught us a song to the war song, it’s a long way to Tipperary. Sing along........
“ It’s been a long time at Pemberton primary, it’s been a long time I know! It’s been a long time at Pemberton primary, but now it’s time to go. Good bye Mr Hilton, good bye teachers too. It’s been a long time at Pemberton primary, and, we will, miss you”
Thank you for everything you did, stay safe. Amanda
G'day Amanda ! So glad you enjoyed "Pem" and for bringing back some memories from what seems a lifetime ago. Made me smile when you recalled "The Entertainer" as being the pinnacle ! Yes it was a very tricky song to play with the speed and the split thumb technique
Interestingly, I don't remember the leavers song at all (age thing ?) !!
Enjoy your life in Oz and thank you for taking the time to send your message. Best wishes to you and your family.
I was at Pem Primary from the day it opened, I went all the way through, I can remember a few of the other children's names. It was an eye-opener for those of us who came from a poor background.
Hello wondered if anyone could help my sister Melanie ashcroft went to pem primary in the 80s/90s. I'm her brother and I also went to this and when I was young I did a oil painting of a house as I was learning to draw and paint. The point is there was a Scottish teacher there (can't remember her name) anyway my sister gave her my painting without me knowing as a leaving present I remember the teacher lived at the back of us on ormskirk Road pemberton wigan and basically I would love it if any one could help me get a picture of it if it's still around thanks its worth a try I'd only just completed the painting so didn't get to see it much my name is Karl ashcroft brother of Lee and mel
Does anybody remember julie kenyon she went this primary school she attended around 1965-1970 I’m just trying to get some info on my mum as she passed away on the 16th of November 22
Hi Chrisie I'm Martin was called Anthony when I was born on 4th March 1983 I was put up for adoption when I was a baby I don't know if your name is Christine but my birth mum was called Julie Kenyon my sister was called Christine and she was older than me I'd like to find my sister and get to know her if u want to chat write back here and I'll get my details to you kind regards Martin Myers