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Jim taking a break 1955/6
Jim taking a break 1955/6
Photo: Janice Ryder
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Item #: 9021
After seeing Jim Frodsham on the previous photo getting ready to swim the channel, Jim now thinks he's a lorry driver. This photo was taken about 1955/6 somewere around North Ashton.

Comment by: jimmy fagan on 3rd February 2009 at 11:00

hi janice i think this could be on wigan rd near to where old bill lived

Comment by: Lyndon on 3rd February 2009 at 20:06

Hi Janice, judging by the pavement and the fact there is no hedge bordering the field a likely place is Billinge Road, pointing towards Downall Green, between Birch Grove and the first bend going up towards Simms Lane End. This field always had corn growing in the 50's and 60's. I think it's now a playing field with a building.

Comment by: Michaela Keeling on 3rd February 2009 at 20:17

Hi Janice, had missed this one! Now get the reference to long distance lorry driver!

Comment by: John jones on 21st August 2024 at 00:43

Hi janice my dad used to work with Ken and Bill Ryder on the hard Lane quarry later he built a bungalow at simms road

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