tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post6718248906126555819..comments2024-02-11T00:32:15.093+00:00Comments on Hyde Cheshire Blog: Hyde LibraryTomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04167792394551286975noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-48862429682704173552011-03-30T20:21:58.567+01:002011-03-30T20:21:58.567+01:00In the 50s the children's section of the libra...In the 50s the children's section of the library was in the basement, accessed by by a sloping pathway to the left of the building. If you arrived before opening time, you had to stand in a queue and behave yourself. Not surprisingly, a few of us went exploring and found what we termed "a secret passage" which led into what I can only imagine was an air raid shelter situated between the library and the baths. I'd love to know if anyone remembers this. I recall the interior of the library being very austere and the staff were probably ex-army. In the children's section on shelving near to the main desk, there were bound volumes of the North Cheshire Herald and, believe me, you had to have a very good reason to want to see them. That said, I owe my lifetime's love of reading and literature to Hyde Library.Werneth Lownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-28091564264343270892010-07-23T22:43:13.704+01:002010-07-23T22:43:13.704+01:00Fond memories of this library, I used it often and...Fond memories of this library, I used it often and also the swimming baths which used to be next door! Magnificent building which impressed me even at the tender age of seven. Pleased to see that it is still standing and being used so well.Dawn Outennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-16378535149702422972010-07-19T16:29:17.905+01:002010-07-19T16:29:17.905+01:00The library is one of my favorite buildings in Hyd...The library is one of my favorite buildings in Hyde. What a magnificent structure it is. I also have many fond memories of this place as I was an avid reader (still am). Often used to go there and can still remember the reference library where you could pore over books and transport yourself around the world in a dog eared encyclopaedia! I also often used to see my Grandfather there as he too was an avid reader and he would read the paper there. A pleasant way to spend an hour or so. I have a Harry Rutherford print here on my study wall in Kalgoorlie, about 15,000 kms away from Hyde....it's the popular one of Hyde Market with the roundabout in the middle foreground.Ex Hydeonianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13356054534187206215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-45826230457107871642010-07-17T19:32:56.030+01:002010-07-17T19:32:56.030+01:00It's really nice since being renovated - well ...It's really nice since being renovated - well worth a visit, as is the gallery :>)Isla...https://www.blogger.com/profile/09569097700652272494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-76637311832115676742010-07-16T10:59:57.236+01:002010-07-16T10:59:57.236+01:00I intend going assoon as... I want to get a few cl...I intend going assoon as... I want to get a few close up shots of the statue and foundations stones from the building... same with the Town Hall Nancy... I am going to take pictures of all the shops on Hyde Lane.. that way we can see whats what... it could make lining pictures up in the future.. As for the Gallary.. it's sad I've not already been... I was drawn of Harry a few times when I worked behind the bar at the Albion.<br />Imac... <br />I remember looking like that when I went to infants school... ha! <br />Lew... <br />I remember some public building being quite hot... I know my old school was.. if it was raining or snowing our cloths would be hung over the radiators... the smell of wet woollens was enough to make you sick... ha!Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167792394551286975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-13852525150175973672010-07-16T06:05:39.394+01:002010-07-16T06:05:39.394+01:00Looks like the heat did not work well back in the ...Looks like the heat did not work well back in the fifties! My recollection of libraries back then was big, wide flat tables.Lewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03697266305154485433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-82736661824184866622010-07-16T00:03:52.561+01:002010-07-16T00:03:52.561+01:00I have been to the gallery quite a few times now. ...I have been to the gallery quite a few times now. They change the displays every few months. You have to get to see it ,Tom, it's well worth it and shows just what a talent Harry Rutherford was.Hydonianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14723686770197717456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-85232287502094939092010-07-15T23:09:29.153+01:002010-07-15T23:09:29.153+01:00I thought I saw you Tom-Ass sulking in the backgro...I thought I saw you Tom-Ass sulking in the background.lol.imachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14533409255215440113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599481671908734427.post-90495517114700556682010-07-15T21:16:05.964+01:002010-07-15T21:16:05.964+01:00I am ashamed to see it as been a while sinc I'...I am ashamed to see it as been a while sinc I've been here... yet I've always liked the library.. inside and out. I must make the effort to visit soon and also the Harry Rutherford Gallary... Great posting Nancy.. this as given me the kick up my backside I needed to get they... I'm make sure I take my camera.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167792394551286975noreply@blogger.com