St. Oswalds Social Club

I'm not sure if i've put this in the best place,but....!? Anyway, I was driving past St.Oswalds church in Old Swan,and i took a quick pic' of this building while i was stopped at the lights. I've always been curious about it's original use, as it's among various religious buildings,including the church itself, but looks to be of a totally different style! To me, it looks like it may have been some sort of theatre, or cinema,but it's position would seem to contradict this? Anyone clarify this:)

That's where my oldies got married. Before the war I believe ;)

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Originally Posted by wsteve55

I'm not sure if i've put this in the best place,but....!? Anyway, I was driving past St.Oswalds church in Old Swan,and i took a quick pic' of this building while i was stopped at the lights. I've always been curious about it's original use, as it's among various religious buildings,including the church itself, but looks to be of a totally different style! To me, it looks like it may have been some sort of theatre, or cinema,but it's position would seem to contradict this? Anyone clarify this:)

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It was a Wesleyan Methodist chapel. Built 1845 and sold to RC church in 1866

Mystery solved! thanks:)

Many's the pint I have there with father Gerry Wharton.

Canon Gerry was a fantastic priest, unlike the soon to depart megalomaniac they've got now.

The old school/Montini club and I think the convent too, has had planning permission submitted to turn them into apartments.

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Canon Gerry was a fantastic priest, unlike the soon to depart megalomaniac they've got now.

The old school/Montini club and I think the convent too, has had planning permission submitted to turn them into apartments.

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I knew him well and his sister Wendy. I organised a trip for us all to go to Lourdes, many years ago.
What a great laugh we had. The manegeress from the Volunteer Arms (think her name was Vera) fell in that ice cold river.

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Originally Posted by wsteve55

I'm not sure if i've put this in the best place,but....!? Anyway, I was driving past St.Oswalds church in Old Swan,and i took a quick pic' of this building while i was stopped at the lights. I've always been curious about it's original use, as it's among various religious buildings,including the church itself, but looks to be of a totally different style! To me, it looks like it may have been some sort of theatre, or cinema,but it's position would seem to contradict this? Anyone clarify this:)

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this was the very first boys club I joined , although at that time there was not boy clubs and girl clubs, that was left to Girl Guides & Scouts. Iremember we payed a penny a week, but we could use a GREAT snooker table and dart board. That is what great days are about

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Originally Posted by wsteve55

I'm not sure if i've put this in the best place,but....!? Anyway, I was driving past St.Oswalds church in Old Swan,and i took a quick pic' of this building while i was stopped at the lights. I've always been curious about it's original use, as it's among various religious buildings,including the church itself, but looks to be of a totally different style! To me, it looks like it may have been some sort of theatre, or cinema,but it's position would seem to contradict this? Anyone clarify this:)

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That is the school I attended (notice I attended, and not thats the school
I went to) joking I'm still common. Great memories of -----Peter cropper,
Peter sadler, peter pope, john bingham, Bernie Torrington, Tommy Corner,John Roscoe and many many more i remember. If this jolts your mind please reply
or get in touch with me at lesdanmon @yahoo .co.uk

Steve, check out Mart's old swan site, Mart is a member here.