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Lancashire / Re: Heaton Park Prefabs
« on: Saturday 07 June 14 18:59 BST (UK)  »
I too lived in the prefabs in Heaton Park and was actually born in one in 1948. We lived there until I was about 7 or 8 when we were moved out because we needed a bigger house with more bedrooms for my brother and I. Some say the school called Parkside was experimental but it just seemed like a normal school to me, perhaps it was new teaching methods? Do remember going out for lessons in the park sometimes though. Don't remember a swimming pool but there was a paddling pool near to where the lake is. The bandstand had many happy memories . Seems that all who had contact with prefabs all hold them with extremely fond memories. Wish the planners of today would take a look back. It seems we were moved out around 1955/6 and believe some were still lived in until the 60s. "Would definitely have loved to stay there. Don't remember round roofed prefabs, do remember some had wire fencing and did look like allotments around them, We must have been posh (ha ha) as we had a privet hedge .We danced round the Maypole at school and we had Father Christmas come with presents at Christmas, (you had to take your own spoon for the trifle in small greaseproof dishes) Happy memories. xx
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Lancashire / Re: Heaton Park Prefabs
« on: Saturday 07 June 14 18:32 BST (UK)  »
Quote from: Barbara.H on Sunday 13 January 08 21:10 GMT (UK)
Having wandered off-topic on the Wedding Photo for Kooky thread, thought I had better start again here.

Around the end of WW2, my mum and her parents moved, or were moved, into the 'temporary' prefab housing built in the grounds of Heaton Park. Grandad was still there when he died in 1960!

Does anyone have photos of the prefab estates there, or has anyone encountered websites with references to the prefabs? I couldn't see anything on the Manchester Image Collection, or on Heaton Park's own website apart from a short mention. I have fond memories of visiting Grandad in his prefab but they are a bit hazy as I was only 4 when he died. 

It's as if the prefabs never existed, yet hundreds of people must have lived there. Would be delighted if anyone has any memories of them to share.

 :) Barbara

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Lancashire / Re: Heaton Park Prefabs
« on: Saturday 07 June 14 18:30 BST (UK)  »
Hi there Tony, I too went to the school in Heaton Park called Parkside, would love to hear more about "so called experiments" do remember the cots and the naps. Mother wasent impressed as I caught nits from said cots. Not pleasant. I always thought it was just an ordinary infants school and although hated the school dinners , very unpleasant memories of being forced to eat liver, had quite fond memories of school days there. Have one or two photos taken in the hall during gym lessons but will have to search to find them and will put them on line when I do. All the bestxxx

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Lancashire / Re: Heaton Park Prefabs
« on: Saturday 07 June 14 18:25 BST (UK)  »
Quote from: tony h on Sunday 13 January 08 22:50 GMT (UK)
Hi Barbara,
Sometime around 1962\4 i went to an 'experimental school' in Heaton Park, from Hulme, St Lawrence's primary ??? Not sure if I was gifted and talented or in need of special needs ;D

I remember some prefabs off Sheepfoot Lane where the experimental school was, Round ones like you said, but I don't have a clear image in my head, just a hazy memory, perhaps it was the 'experiments' they did on us. Do remember the food though, and the smell of cabbage and mashed potatoes, but I seem to recall it tasted good. Also having a nap in cots in the afternoon ::)

I've looked on images manchester but can't find pictures.

Will keep searching ;D

Tony

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Family History Beginners Board / Prefabs in Heaton Park,
« on: Saturday 07 June 14 16:50 BST (UK)  »
Hi everyone, I was born in the prefabs in Heaton Park and actually went to Parkside school until I was about 7 when we had to leave as there wasent the facilities for older children. I then went to another school but within 18 months things changed and you could then stay until you went to senior school. Lived at no 55 Broadmere drive, don't really remember many of the neighbours names except the boy next door was called George and we used to chant Georgie porgie, pudding and pie, kisses the girls and makes them cry. We were always getting him in trouble with his mum. I remember most of the prefabs had privet hedges round them, Think I was about 7 or 8 when we left which would have been in 1956ish. Loved the prefabs and would go back and live in one now if I could. Happy times. Don't have any pictures of the prefabs but do have some class photos taken in the gym at the school which I will sort out and find out how to download.love to all

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