Does anyone remember Woolston Lido in the 1950’s 1960’s?
If you do I would love to receive any pictures you might have of it .
I remember the Morris Dancers who used to practice there and I also remember a Caravan Park at the rear of the Lido.
Hope someone can help.
Sandra Kindon (Nee Hanagan)
Littlejoe1951@aol.com
Woolston Lido memories
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hi born and grew up in greymist ave our house backed onto the lido caravan park. i’m 41 so only remember it vaguely. My parents still live there so will ask if they have any stuff on it. Will mail you if i get anything
cheers andy
Hi Andy
I had given up all hope of hearing anything about the Lido. It would be great if your parents did have something. If they do I will be willing to pay the costs of copying any photo’s they may find.
Regards
Sandra
I grew up at the Lido. The freezing cold water, the terrifying high board, the cold concrete changing rooms, the frogs and leaf infested pool and the one penny jam butties from the back window of the restaraunt, will live forever in my memory.
Eric – sounds like you have a vivid picture of things. A
My mum and used to take me to the Lido in 1936/39 in those day’s in was one of the in places to be seen in Warrington, with a bar and cafe parents could have a drink, sunbath or swim while keeping a eye on the kid’s, at that time Peter Kane the featherweight Champion of the world frequented the place which gave it a certain excitement
I’ve just seen some photographs of my mother and her friends at the Lido.
we used to do morris dancing in the hall, I was a mascot and we had tambourines and shakers I think the man that ran it was Mr Wright and the frogs in the swimming pool and the caravans were always in my memory from 1959, my mum used to go dancing at the Lido in the 1940’s
A real old post just discovered. Lived in Woolston, Barnfield Rd. 1946 to 1951. Great friends with Shirley Jones who’s father owned the lido. They lived adjacent to the lido in a big detached house on Manchester Rd. Lost touch with her and others over the years. Happy memories spent at the lido. Went to Oakwood Avenue Girls School.
Did you live at No.13 , as I think that the Hardmans used to live next door to my family at No.11.Was your Dad called Stan?
I can remember the Lido but mainly from catching the 79 bus from outside.
I went Morris dancing there and also lived on Barnfield Road no 19 (Law)
David….. am guessing not much chance in you reading my post after 8 years, but worth a try. Yes, I am that very person, I remember your Mum and Dad, and you. Hope the bump on your head healed. Tipped you out of your pram whilst baby minding. Your Mum played the piano if I recall, My Dads name was Eddie, my mother was Ellen. I left home at 16. Returned for a short time and finally left at 18. Been in Australia just over 60 years now. Hoping somehow you get to read this. Best wishes.
We’ve tried to contact David for you
Do you mean Elise Jones? The house is called Grey Mist – it is still there and surrounded by houses now. Her mother, Mrs Jones moved to a bungalow on the other side of Manchester Road before she passed away.
My grandfather owned the lido & Grey Mist, my mother was Shelagh & her sister was Avril…..Mrs Jones had an affair with my grandfather when he was still married to my grandmother…..
Hi Sue…. Only just seen this post so hope it reaches you. Your mother Shelagh was a good friend of mind, I lived in Barnfield Rd 1948-1952. My name was Doreen Hardman. I used to go with your Mum to the Lido often. I was a non swimmer, so most of the time I sat on the edge dangling my feet. On one occasion I was asked by one of the boys if I could swim. I said yes. He said show me then….. and pushed me in. Your Mum pulled me out and banned the boy from then on. A lesson learnt by me. Do not tell lies to impress. Lovely memories. I have lived in Australia now for over 60 years and learnt to swim on arrival.
Was that Shelagh or Shirley?
Was Shelagh….sorry, at 90…slip of the tongue. Regards.
My name is David Minshall , and my parents and I lived next door at No 11.My only memory is of the owner Stan Hardman. My dad died in that house aged 90 in 2009.
David thank you for replying. My were the
Hardmans. . My Dad was Eddie, (Egbert). He worked at Croft Camp as a Carpenter. He was ex RAF. They had the house built in 1947 when he got demobbed. But they moved to Shepperton1956-57. Possible next owner was Stan. Long time ago. Good to hear your parents stayed in the house. They were a lovely couple, and your Dad did so well getting to 90. Both my husband and myself reached that now too. Regards.