The building on the extreme left had most recently been used by Allendale First school as their school kitchen – and children walked from the First School to take their dinners in a dining hall, across the road in the Recreation Ground. The middle house was a one up, one down – a home for … read more
Allenheads school and on the right the building that housed the ‘Reading room’.
A postcard (photographer T H Dickinson) showing Allenheads School on the hillside and Reading room from the Lea. The school was built in 1848 under the direction of Thomas Sopwith who felt the air higher up the hillside – and the walk up to it – would be beneficial to the children. From 1878 it … read more
The school bus, driven by Harry (John Henry) Lancaster (1897-1976), Dorothy Lowery’s father.
The second ‘Brideshill’ School. Built by W.B. Beaumont in 1857 for the education of children of all religious denominations.
Scout Goup taking part in the Heart Start programme run by Shirley Brown.
Scout Group taking part in the Heart Start Programme run by Shirley Brown.
Scout group taking part in Heart Start programme – kneeling is Chris. Probert.
Heart Start programme run by Shirley Brown. Some of Scouts in picture include Chris Probert, Daniel Whittaker, Richard Probert.
Work in progress for the new play area at Allendale First School (formerly the Board School).
Allendale First School – removing the turf in preparation for the new play area.
Nearing completion – the new Play Area at Allendale First School.
Main road through Allendale – Trustees Savings Bank to the left of picture with school in the distance.
