Anyone recall poetry recitals. The
particular class was Mrs Lyon's, it may have been a way to improve
memory, but it consisted of simply remembering without any tips to
improve recall. "The boy stood on the burning deck" is the only one
that comes to mind... posts from here, photos & more St Josephs are
linked on my blog armourae.blogspot.co.uj & there will be some
Youtube videos coming too
House on Perry Street
I've uploaded some picture of Sidcup 1961 courtesy of chorltonhistory.
This one is for anyone familiar with the road of Sidcup towards
Bromley. If you turned right at St Mary's Grammar, you would have the
stables on your right side & on the left would be this cottage still
standing at the top of Perry Streeet. Many of the trees are still
there but the road is a main road. Nevertheless Chislehurst has
thankfully retained most of its rural charm. It's a pity more of the
past wasn't retained in Sidcup
Another 1961 pic courtesy of
chorltonhistory. The greengrocers Ripley 7 Sons held out to the 1990s.
That Boots italic sign has been long since replaced by a dull
typography.
Biggest change is that this clearly the middle of the day & there is no traffic! Not like that as far back as I can remember
Biggest change is that this clearly the middle of the day & there is no traffic! Not like that as far back as I can remember
Another 1961 pic courtesy of
chorltonhistory. The greengrocers Ripley 7 Sons held out to the 1990s.
That Boots italic sign has been long since replaced by a dull
typography.
Biggest change is that this clearly the middle of the day & there is no traffic! Not like that as far back as I can remember
Biggest change is that this clearly the middle of the day & there is no traffic! Not like that as far back as I can remember
For those who caught the bus
towards Orpington or went on to St Mary's, St George's church was the
one on the road opposite the Black Horse pub. I've played the organ
there a few times. The church smells of dust & is dark; not as
inviting as St Lawrences
This question is on my blog
armourae.bog.co.uk It's about the large detached red house that was
about 50 yards down from St lawrence's going away from the High Street. I
saw it being torn down on 1978. Anyone have any further info on it?
Sidcup 1961
I was in touch with the Archdiocese here,
the bishop's office in Rouen, the Sisters of Mercy & a very helpful
nun in Rome. The Archdioscese has published new information of the
Convent.Here are the details:
With the help of the mission priest at Chislehurst, the Sisters of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception of Briouze opened a convent in Sidcup in 1901. On 2 October 1902 they opened a convent school at Hatherley Road.
A stable was converted into a chapel, where the first Mass was said on the feast of St Lawrence of Canterbury on 2 February 1902
I had believed the Order had died out. Instead it is still existing since 1820 and there are still nuns and schools here in Britain. I have contacted them for further information. The Order was founded in 1820 by the Abbé Pierre Bonaventure Noailles, Canon of Bordeaux.Orignianlly called Ladies of Loreto until divided into schooling,orphanage & hospital duties.
ST LAWRENCES
(for fellow architecture enthusiasts)
Architect was Edward Goldie. Designed on a cruciform plan, with side aisles of 1930. First building phase was 1904-06 under the auspices of the Verona Fathers.In 1911 they were so in debt they passed the church to the Marists.
The uppermost west window has a stained glass depiction of Christ with the Blessed Sacrament and the inscription ‘Charity’. Father Greytstone has a memorial: the confessional room, whose door has a stained glass panel with a blessing hand (in memory of Rev. Fr. Geoffrey Graystone S.M., 1922–2010).
With the help of the mission priest at Chislehurst, the Sisters of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception of Briouze opened a convent in Sidcup in 1901. On 2 October 1902 they opened a convent school at Hatherley Road.
A stable was converted into a chapel, where the first Mass was said on the feast of St Lawrence of Canterbury on 2 February 1902
I had believed the Order had died out. Instead it is still existing since 1820 and there are still nuns and schools here in Britain. I have contacted them for further information. The Order was founded in 1820 by the Abbé Pierre Bonaventure Noailles, Canon of Bordeaux.Orignianlly called Ladies of Loreto until divided into schooling,orphanage & hospital duties.
ST LAWRENCES
(for fellow architecture enthusiasts)
Architect was Edward Goldie. Designed on a cruciform plan, with side aisles of 1930. First building phase was 1904-06 under the auspices of the Verona Fathers.In 1911 they were so in debt they passed the church to the Marists.
The uppermost west window has a stained glass depiction of Christ with the Blessed Sacrament and the inscription ‘Charity’. Father Greytstone has a memorial: the confessional room, whose door has a stained glass panel with a blessing hand (in memory of Rev. Fr. Geoffrey Graystone S.M., 1922–2010).
You started discussion 10th Aug 2015 in St Joseph's Convent (Primary)
Stephen, you give a fascinating
and detailed background to the school, thank you. Of course, when I
attend (1959-1965) I knew nothing about the history of the school, just
was grateful to my parents that I was part of it, despite the scary
nuns! Oh, happy days.
Barrie Wright replied 22nd Dec 2015
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