In 1967
A Memory of Stanford-le-Hope.
I arrived in Stanford-le-hope September, 1967, at 11.00pm to teach as a Student Infant class teacher in St.Josephs, Scratton Road. I was greeted by Sr. Mary Aidan at the railway station and stayed in the Convent for a few nights, until the nuns got me into "digs" with a wonderful lady, called Mrs .Setterfield in 44, Hearshall ave. She was so kind to me.I am still in touch with her daughter.
That year there was a" foot and mouth" outbreak in England and all travel to Ireland was prohibited. I was devastated. I could not go home to Ireland for Christmas. I often think of the lovely children in the class and what they have achieved in life.
Tilbury , in the news, has brought to mind my time there.I travelled on the train to Tilbury every Saturday to teach Irish dancing , which I enjoyed very much.
Have never been back. Must do it before I get much older.
My name was Joan Conway. The class teacher was Mrs Blackburn.
I went on to St. Osyth's College in Clacton-on-Sea and qualified as an Infant teacher.
I have very fond memories of Stanford-le-hope.
Joan.
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