Armley in the late 50s and early 60s

Compresc · Post by **Compresc** » Sun 14 Apr, 2013 4:35 pm

I lived in Armley until 1968 attending the Clock school, Castleton and Armley Park class of 65. Lived in the Beeches which I understand are no longer there, then moved to Aviary Row. Spent many a happy school holiday in Armley Park, down on the canal fishing and swimming at Armley baths. If anyone has fond memories of Armley or attended these schools between 1955-1965 please share. Who knows maybe we attended school together

stutterdog · Post by **stutterdog** » Mon 15 Apr, 2013 9:21 am

Compresc wrote: I lived in Armley until 1968 attending the Clock school, Castleton and Armley Park class of 65. Lived in the Beeches which I understand are no longer there, then moved to Aviary Row. Spent many a happy school holiday in Armley Park, down on the canal fishing and swimming at Armley baths. If anyone has fond memories of Armley or attended these schools between 1955-1965 please share. Who knows maybe we attended school together Hi compresc,have a look at Leodis Armley rd,Armley Park sch. There are a long list of ex pupils who have commented on their attendance at the schools you mentioned.Quite a few too in the period you attended.I myself was there from1953 -57.

ellamforengland · Post by **ellamforengland** » Wed 17 Apr, 2013 11:46 pm

I went to Castleton County Primary from 1956-59, then moved to Stanningley County Primary, but fondly remember a few of the teachers a Mr Zolte and a Mr Mahoney

Compresc · Post by **Compresc** » Thu 18 Apr, 2013 12:36 am

I was there from 57-60 and was in Mr. Lee's class in 60. I remember listening to Yuri Gagarin going into space on the old PA system and also Coco the clown coming to do road safety classes. Remember Mr. Lee giving spelling and multiplication tests everyday. Didn't he have a Ford Anglia? Remember going on Samuel Ledgards coaches for school trips.Went to Armley Park in 1960 or Armley Borstal as it was fondly known.

shutthatdoor · Post by **shutthatdoor** » Wed 24 Apr, 2013 8:53 pm

Could this be the same Mr Lee who taught at Christ Church Junior School Circa 1972/3?. He read us " The Hobbit" from beginning to end over a year of afternoon story times. Everyone was fascinated and nobody interrupted.

Compresc · Post by **Compresc** » Sat 27 Apr, 2013 12:22 am

I don't know if that would be the same Mr. Lee as he was ready for retiring when I was at Castleton.

Compresc · Post by **Compresc** » Sat 27 Apr, 2013 12:25 am

I don't know if this is the right place to post this, but. I have lost track with a couple of people I went to Armley Park School with in 1960-1965 and would really appreciate if anyone can help. Their names are Andrew Slater last I heard went into the fire service and Brian Eager who went into the police force. Many thanks if you can help.