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Monday, 15 October 2012

Memories and People of Talbot Road

The following photos and descriptions were sent to us by Bill Lewis in Oz.
They are of people local to Talbot Road in Newton plus a couple of shots of the demolition of St Marys School.

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Photo's of St Mary's School, Talbot Rd, Newton being demolished.

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The Sailor is Gilbert Bond, whose father, Jim, operated the Chippy at 156, Talbot Rd in the 1930s.  He was a scholar at St Mary's from 1933 onwards.

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My Dad Bill Lewis who lived in the same Chippy at 156, Talbot Rd in the 40's and 50's.  Next to him is Doris Bond, his cousin, who lived in the chippy in the 30's.  Both attended St Mary's school in the 30's

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A group photo of Joyce Taylor and her sister Nell Taylor who resided at 177, Talbot Rd in the 1940's.  Next to them is my Mum, Nell Lewis who resided in the Chippy at 156, Talbot Rd.  She is carrying my sister, Merilyn, another St Mary's scholar, Mike Surch, Arlene Surch (of 177, Talbot Rd) and myself in the middle. 

Many thanks as always, Barry !
Much appreciated ! :)