Identifying an old photograph

[boltzmann69]

Hi All,

Any ideas on the photograph below? It came from Wales but obviously that doesn't mean it's in Wales. I think the only real distinctive thing is the building. Any ideas/input would be great.

Paul.

[Ermintrude46]

I remember my mother telling me how disappointed she was when she wasn't allowed to join in the maypole dance for May Day at her school because she didn't have a white dress to wear - this would have been in the late 1920s.  Would think this is a school yard, and a similar occasion - there seems to be a bell on the top of the building on the left hand side??
Ermy

[boltzmann69]

I remember my mother telling me how disappointed she was when she wasn't allowed to join in the maypole dance for May Day at her school because she didn't have a white dress to wear - this would have been in the late 1920s.  Would think this is a school yard, and a similar occasion - there seems to be a bell on the top of the building on the left hand side??
Ermy

Unfortunately I think health & safety curtail a lot of Maypole dances now rather than what you're wearing.

Yes it does look like it might be a school. Just hoping someone might recognise the style of building as it seems quite distinctive. That's if it still stands of course.

[sandra B.]

Hi there,
This kind of detailing is on most of an estate in Wales near Treharris, Mid Glamorgan. The name of the estate is Cilhaul. Haven't seen this anywhere else though.
Sandra

[boltzmann69]

Hi there,
This kind of detailing is on most of an estate in Wales near Treharris, Mid Glamorgan. The name of the estate is Cilhaul. Haven't seen this anywhere else though.
Sandra

Thanks Sandra, it gives us something to go on. I'll have a look around.

[boltzmann69]

I think 'Diaper' is the brickwork pattern.

http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/835775

[sandra B.]

Hi,
The design is far more elaborate on the school than on the houses.
Sandra

[chinakay]

Just out of interest, how is the word "diaper" pronounced, and what does it mean?

In North America, as you probably know, it's pronounced DYper and it means a nappy

Really lovely buildings in the photo, very distinctive.

Cheers,
China

[Geoff-E]

Just out of interest, how is the word "diaper" pronounced, and what does it mean?

I would say it's not in common usage but the meaning is known because of TV and films.

Dictionary definitions include a diamond pattern. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/diaper