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5th Wigan St Catharine's BB at St Catharine's Church walking day  early 1960s
5th Wigan St Catharine's BB at St Catharine's Church walking day early 1960s
Photo: John A Hankin
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Item #: 18101
Walking up Scholes, with Woods newsagents on the right and The Lord Bacarres Arms pub at the end of Molyneux Street. In the picture are Ken Robinson (jnr), Harold Mercer, John Bispham, Graham Myres (just), Brian Perry Capt, John Hankin and Graham Kearns far right. We used to walk on Saturdays and Sundays in those days. This was probably the Saturday as we were walking up Scholes to Bolton Street the n down into Platt Lane onto St Catharine's Rec for an open air service and fete. Happy days!

Comment by: Jem Glover on 16th July 2011 at 20:26

That must be Howorths D I Y or Iron Mongers on the other corner of Molyneux Street.The old Scholes Ex-Service Mens Club(Legion}on far right with the arch windows with white bit's .Great photo John of Scholes long time gone.

Comment by: JohnB on 17th July 2011 at 12:55

I agree, great photo, allows our old grey cells to be reminded of scenes from our childhood.

Comment by: Jem Glover on 17th July 2011 at 19:40

Been informed by my Mam that it's not the Legion the building with the arch windows,that's a house that a girl by the name Peggy Oldcroft lived with her parents.The club was next building going up after an entry.

Comment by: davey on 17th July 2011 at 22:07

I think the macklay's used to live in house on the right, they probably "belonged" to St Cats as Peggy was buried from there a few years ago. The alleyway at the side of there house used to lead up to mint court. There were Hankins living up there as well.

Comment by: Susan kenyon (nee Mackley) on 18th July 2011 at 19:26

The building is where Peggy Holcroft lived. Peggy married Vincent Mackley and they had two daughters, Susan and Maureen Mackley. The British Legion was on the other side of the alley way. Mr.Woods had the paper shop next door to us. It was Paula and Joe Howard who had the hardware shop at the corner of Molyneux Street. It was lovely to see this photograph. I remember John Hankin and Brian Perry well. The walking days at St. Catherines were always a day to remember. Everyone turned out to watch.

Comment by: John A Hankin on 27th July 2011 at 08:44

Yes my dad's family lived in Mint Cottage until forced compulsory purchase in the early/mid sixties forced them out. My Granddad Ernest, Grandma May, dad Alan, Uncles Ernest and William and Aunties, Edna, Lilian and Olive as well as numerous cousins. I enjoyed many hours at their small holding where Granddad kept chickens, pigs and the occasional horse. Great days. I remember Howard's as well they moved into Liverpool Road, Hindley. Paula was a lovely lady.

Comment by: davey on 8th August 2011 at 21:19

There is a thread on Mint Terrace on places, I have bumped it back to the top. It would be good if people associated with the area could add some extra information.

Best Regards to all.

Comment by: Arburthnot on 14th August 2023 at 19:42

Peggy Mackley - Holcroft was my dads cousin . Great picture

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