RIP Susan Quilter

Susan making her First Holy Communion. Our Lady's Church, Harrison Rd.

Sadly, the community lost a delightful lady recently. I had known Susan Quilter for almost a year and the first half of her story was posted here only a couple of weeks ago: Moira St.

She was very keen to share her memories of being an English/Irish child growing up in Leicester and gave me the most fabulous photos; so many in fact that I'm able to make two fascinating stories. Sue's partner, Pat, has kindly given me permission to complete her story by posting the next part, Biddle St.

Thank you Pat, and we are so sorry for your loss.

The netball team at St. Patricks school, Harrsion Rd. Susan, top left, with the lovely bow in her hair.

 If you'd like to be involved contact us on 0116 276 9186 or pop in to:

The Emerald Centre, Gipsy Lane, Leicester. LE5 OTB

We're now also on Twitter: follow me on  @irishleicester or join The Irish in Leicester group on Facebook.

Click here to view a map of The Irish in Leicester.

Harrison Rd

I've had a fantastically quick response from the new friends I made at the Holy Cross lunch club on Tuesday. These two photos were taken at St.Patrick's School, Harrison Rd, around 1956/7 and were given to me by Susan Quilter, top left of the netball team with the lovely bow in her hair.

Surely some of you, your parents, friends and family are in these photos too. I would love to hear from you if you are!

The school netball team. St Patrick's School, Harrison Rd, 1956/7
Susan Quilter, Shirley Russell, Monica Reid.
Front row Ann Robinson,Pat Bailey, Janet Irwin, Judith Shell and Susan Fox..

This photo includes Mr Brennan centre stage. He was Deputy Head at the time, and went on to be Headmaster at English Martyrs.

St Patrick's School, Harrison Rd, 1956/7.

For more about St. Patrick's school and club and its role in the life of The Irish in Leicester see :

Garden St,  St. Patrick's school, Royal East St., Wharf St, St. Patrick's club, Abbey St  

 If you'd like to be involved contact us on 0116 276 9186 or pop in to:

The Emerald Centre, Gipsy Lane, Leicester. LE5 OTB

We're now also on Twitter: follow me on  @irishleicester or join The Irish in Leicester group on Facebook.

Click here to view a map of The Irish in Leicester.