their stories. One of the people I met was Finda who has lived in the area for many years now. Finda told me some of her story about memories of the changes that happened in the 1970s, when huge parts of Skelmersdale were developed and many folks moved into the area. Her insight into this time and her story is a hugely valuable contribution to the project. Here is a small sample of what she had to say. Perhaps it is something that resonates with you. If so, do get in touch.
I remember the houses on Tanhouse being built and they were literally built in big sections – whole fronts of a block of flats, up to two storeys. I remember seeing the whole side of a block of flats on a crane being put into place. Things were just built like that – so fast. Where we lived was Elmridge. I think that was the second road to be built in Tanhouse after Egerton. So when we moved in it was all still being built. There was a tree in every garden – flowering cherry trees. The trees at first were tiny saplings. And now you look at all those trees when you go down Neverstitch Road, I often say to my mum they must have had such foresight then. People say a lot about 70s and a lot of the buildings that were built in the 70s aren’t really fit for purpose now, but there was foresight in planting all these trees and having all this greenery, because now they’re 45 years old and they’re beautiful. But I can remember everywhere there being these little stalks and now they’re big trees.
Finda, Sandy Lane resident.
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