Lesson 4: Nanny Greenteeth lives in the canal. In the 1930s it did not matter where you lived, everyone walked to school. Thankfully my daily hike to Buxworth School along the canal was made with my Auntie Emma, who lived with me and was also a teacher at the same school that I attended. After the passing of my mother, I lived in a house with my father, Uncle Law, Aunt Polly Pot, and Aunt Emma. It was not unusual for many different branches of the family to live in the same house together and I was glad of the warm female influences. In the evenings I would wait for my father to return from the cotton mills in Manchester, for dinner and to tuck me into bed. I suppose in a way, I was raised in a loving community rather than by two parents.
Another beauty. I really look forward to these on a Friday, Robin. Your Gran also has that kindness and ease with the children - her singing lessons with my old Year 3s were a masterclass in music and fun. And the children loved her for it!
Sharing this with my special aunt <3
Reading these stories is such a fun way to begin a Friday morning! :)
Another beauty. I really look forward to these on a Friday, Robin. Your Gran also has that kindness and ease with the children - her singing lessons with my old Year 3s were a masterclass in music and fun. And the children loved her for it!
These are such wonderful stories. Timeless, yet at the same time, a wonderful snapshot into this era.