Very sad to see the soon-to-be-demolished gardens and children's allotments, as the school will soon be closed for good.
The couple who took the pictures believed that due to the articles in the paper that the school had already closed, and went to document the site before it is destroyed. (and had no idea it was still being used, and they would never have gone there had they realized)
In the new plans, most of the gardens, extensions, etc will be destroyed and shrubs and trees all cut down unless protected, so it will be very different.
I hope the developer's Castle Green does not destroy the inside and all of the ceilings, staircases, and stained glass.
And sadly this is yet more destruction of the conservation area on the way!
How much more will the council allow?
And can it still be called a conservation area after all the flats and houses that have or are being built?
I think not!
Heartbreaking to see that this building and the gardens will be virtually destroyed.
ReplyDeleteI wonder when the diggers will move in to flatten everything?
ReplyDeleteHaving attended Rydal junior school from 1960 to 1964 as a boarder it upsets me to know that the school of my memories has been abandoned to developers. As they say nothing stays the same, shame.
ReplyDeleteAs someone who was sexually abused at Rydal Prep School;:the School has subsequently admitted did occur and paid damages, for one I’m not sorry to see it go. I was not the only one who was abused. Unfortunately the perpetrator who was due to be charged by NWP escaped Court by dying before he could be charged.
DeleteI too was abused by Brian Lloyd and NWP were ready to charge him. The CPS gave the case a Category 5 which is rated as the highest chance of success. I then sought an apology a written apology from the Chair of Governors which I was given together with compensation. I saw all the abusers personal records and there is no doubt in my mind that those at the School at that time knew he was a bad person and were keen to move him on. I suspect he went on to do the same elsewhere.
DeleteSome of the staff at the Prep School were simply sadists. Anyone who had the misfortune to be in Osborne circa 1963 -1968 will know what I mean. Mike(?) Curry rammed the brass end of a handbell into my back when I was about 11, causing permanent damage. Arthur Pitman (although a good teacher) lifted small boys by the neck and shook them. For those who did not find Rydal Prep. School a joy I can recommend reading 'Boarding School Syndrome; The psychological trauma of the "privileged" child'. Joy Schaverien, Rutledge, 2015.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your reply, and so sorry to hear this, sadly this sort of abuse at one time was just ignored, or even in some cases encouraged, I hope you have been able to rebuild your life after this awful period of abuse as a child.
DeleteAnd those who doubted this post last year for what it said! Denial is a great gift for those whom precure it!
ReplyDeleteI was in Osborne but late 70's. Nothing had changed!
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