--- In peterborough_memories@..., "Gordon Boughton"
<quilletman@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Christine.I remember the little shop well. I had an Aunt & Uncle
living opposite.We lived on the corner of Churchfield rd, in M/S
avenue and I see from the google earth maps our old recreation ground
is still there along with the allotments after 70 yrs! The swings seem
to have disappeared though,as have the infant/junior & sec schools.Regards

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I live in Churchfield Road now, near Mountsteven Avenue, where I have
been for the last 25 years. I lived in Paston Lane from 1960 -1965.
I decided to move back to the Walton area because at that time it was
one of the least changed areas left since the 60's - not so much now.

The infant and junior schools are still there (as Nik has said), but
have amalgamated under one headship, now called 'Discovery'. Walton
Secondary School itself was demolished last year in favour of a multi
million pound school called 'Voyager'.

The allotments (or half of them) are still there, adjoining the rec.
The other half was built on some years ago for a very good complex for
the elderly called 'Bishopsfield'.

Unfortunately poor old Walton Rec, which used to be a peacable place
years ago has become a meeting place for anti social behaviour - the
cure of which, according to the Council, is to put a flood lit MUGA
(multi use games area)- currently at consultation stage. Not quite
sure if that won't encourage the behaviour, especially during the
winter months, when the perpetrators will be able to see better what
they are doing.

Anyway, getting back to your era, Gordon. (Do I take it you are no
longer in Peterborough?) When I used to walk to the junior school in
1960/61, that house on the corner used to have a very small 'orchard',
with one of the trees growing a very large bunch of mistletoe. I
think there were also some ducks (or geese) kept on that small piece
of land at the corner. Was it like that when you were there?

My neighbours opposite me have lived in their house for over 60 years.
I will ask them if they remember you,when I next see them.

Christine