Wingnut Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 Good, I thought I had seen you say it somewhere. I have two photographs of Old Warrington. One is a genuine photo, of post card size. The other is a largish print with lots of text, of which only a few were handed out when the original was taken. I think they would be better in your care if you fancy them. Could be usefull for your archives. P.M. me if you are interested. There may be a wee favour you could do for me in return. Concerning putting photo's up on this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy51 Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 Yes Wingy you are definitely right with Maggie Ireland. Does anyone remember the Queen's picture house? Used to go there on Saturday mornings to boo the baddies. Does anyone remember when we used to have plenty of meaningful industry in the town ? The dark satanic factories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnut Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 Byrdy. The thing that facinates me about old photo's of Warrington, especially if they have people in them like yours has. I can't help looking at the clothes they wore at that time and wonder how they lived and what the inside of their houses looked like. I have a facination with pocket watches. It looks like your Grandfather is wearing a pocket watch and fob. I have a pocket watch dated 1884. It has a heavy chain with a compass in the form of a ships wheel at one end. The other end bears a minature silver match box. I have been able to trace the original owner and watch maker, and it has a small shield with inscriptions on it. Surprisingly they have little monetary value. Around 60 - 70 quid a throw. The original owner who has long since passed away, had connections with a Warrington football club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnut Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 All so very true Davy. What did somebody once say. We are becomeing a nation of shop keepers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byrdy Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 Wingnut,have sent you a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 Napoleon Bonaparte is alleged to have said it Wingy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnut Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 Thanks Byrdy, I got it and have replied. Thought it was owld Boney Obs but I wasn't sure. Now then how did that song go? Boney was a warrior wey hey haa Boney was a warrior Jonn France Whaa Boney beat the Prussians Wey Hey haa Boney beat the Prussians John France Whaa Summat like that anyway Good job you can't hear me singing it live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnut Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 Just Google Bombed the corect Lyrics. Wasn't far out was I? Boney was a warrior Away, a-yah! A warrior and a terrier Jean Francois! Boney fought the Russians Away, a-yah! The Russians and the Prussians. Jean Francois! Moscow was a-blazing Away, a-yah! And Boney was a-raging. Jean Francois! Boney went to Elba Away, a-yah! Boney he came back again. Jean Francois! Boney went to Waterloo Away, a-yah! There he got his overthrow. Jean Francois! Then they took him off again Away, a-yah! Aboard the Billy Ruffian. Jean Francois! He went to Saint Helena, Away, a-yah! There he was a prisoner, Jean Francois! Boney broke his heart and died Away, a-yah! Away in Saint Helena Jean Francois! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Durnim Posted February 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 Can anyone recall a chip shop in Cairo St. near to the corner of Rylands St?. I remember a old couple use to own it and they cuts the chips with a small hand held slicer, all I know is that they tasted absolutely delicious! I think it closed down near to the end of the 70?s/very early 80?s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry hayes Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 Remember it well. Slightly old-fashioned ambience. Also remember the Queen s cinema. The queue used to stretch back and to up the three aisles; outside and round the back. If it reached the toilets you wouldn't get in. So easy to pay for the cheapect seats and sneak upstairs past the pictures of Sally Grey etc. (or occasionally to sneak in by the side entrance on the barracks side.) Happy days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Durnim Posted February 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 harry hayes thanks for your post, I wasn't going mad, when I mention the chip shop to other people, they look at me with a blank expression, but things never change! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 harry hayes thanks for your post, I wasn't going mad, when I mention the chip shop to other people, they look at me with a blank expression, but things never change! I remember it, and knew the woman who owned it(since departed). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byrdy Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Where in Warrington is this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Near a railway line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byrdy Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry hayes Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Give us a clue. in or out of the old borough of Warrington? Happy days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byrdy Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Give us a clue. in or out of the old borough of Warrington? In. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnut Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 I thought I had an idea of the area this was in. But I'm not so sure now. My second thought is; End of Longshaw Street, Dallam end. Up the cinder track that used to be there. Turn left to the canal bridge. Turn right over the bridge and follow the canal bank to the first Locks which was then Dallam Locks. I'm thinking this is the house but hmmmmm?? The railway line was directly at the back of this lock keepers cottage. This guess "might" be worth exploring a little more if anyone can rememer it. I don't think I'm too far away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byrdy Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 I don't think I'm too far away. Keep going Wingy,you're nearly there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnut Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 The first place I was thinking of is: Go down Hawleys Lane from the Winwick Road end, Just before Hawleys Lane Bridge, turn right down what was then a wide cinder track before the factory and wharehouses had been built. It brings you to the back of Dallam House Farm. I think the farm was also called Ivy House or Ivy Cottage. So one or the other can't be too far away. I can't remember the house/cottage in the photograph, but part way down the wide cinder track there was a pile of brick rubble. Possibly this is where the house/cottage was in the photograph? One of the Warrington tatters used to keep his pony on the derilict site while he lived in a caravan. This site was also very close to the railway track. I am talking in the 50 - early 60's era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 I have no idea where the house is but everytime I look at the picture all I can think of is Tubbs and Edward..... Is it 'local' Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byrdy Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Is it 'local' No it's in Outer Mongolia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byrdy Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 I think the farm was also called Ivy House or Ivy Cottage. Correct Wingy,it's Ivy Cottage,Dallam.Well done that man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Is it 'local' No it's in Outer Mongolia. Thank you Edward xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnut Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 is it local? No it's in Outer Mongolia Thank you Edward Whhaaaaaaaaaaaa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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