Does anyone in Hillsborough remember Walter?

[Allen 38]

A very interesting read.

I lived in hillsborough through the 50's, 60.s and 70's, as a child and through to mid 20's... and never met him.

Had to go find my own conkers....

Here's hoping he has many more birthdays.

 

tilter has mentioned Ivan.....I do remember him. Often saw him on bradfield road always with a shopping bag in hand.

[mashcat01 10]

Hi Guys

 

I just started a Walter Holland appreciation page on facebook

 

Walter is now 86 and still going strong.. I saw him today eating mash & peas... NO gravy tho lol

 

His carer is aware of the page and is going to show him it and read any stories posted... help him try remember things..

 

all posts welcomed :-)

[dizzybird77 10]

I have just seen that Walter has passed away, does anyone know if it's true?

 

If so, RIP Walter you were a legend xxxx

[Harryarwen 10]

I have just seen that Walter has passed away, does anyone know if it's true?

 

If so, RIP Walter you were a legend xxxx

 

It would be really good to get some info on this. Walter truly is/was a Hillsborough/Wadsley legend as said and so many kids - whatever their age, status and bravado will be truly moved by his passing if this is true. A really sad day if it is confirmed. May Walter find true peace and happiness wherever he is.

[GrayFace 10]

I remember Walter too - the planes were class - nice bloke - can any one remember Ernist - the tall chap that used to walked about too?

 

I remember Earnest he used to walk along Langsett Rd and shout and wave his arms at the buses when they went past

GF

[GrayFace 10]

Hi Guys

 

I just started a Walter Holland appreciation page on facebook

 

Walter is now 86 and still going strong.. I saw him today eating mash & peas... NO gravy tho lol

 

His carer is aware of the page and is going to show him it and read any stories posted... help him try remember things..

 

all posts welcomed :-)

 

Just joined

[dizzybird77 10]

Just been told that Walter is alive and well.......phew x

[hillsbro 29]

Just been told that Walter is alive and well.......phew x

Thank goodness - God bless you Walter, and I'll be looking out for you with a packet of your favourite Hamlet cigars when I'm next at "home" in Hillsborough..

[GrayFace 10]

Just been told that Walter is alive and well.......phew x

 

nice one, glad to hear that, Bless Walter

[The Manager 12]

Just been told that Walter is alive and well.......phew x

 

Think there was a few rumours going round that he had passed away !

 

Walter is a legend in hillsborough area to many tho

[dazzy 10]

my mum remembers and looked after walter in middlewood hospital, he used to give samples of shampoo out to children and sweeties, was a lovely old man

[jojo23 10]

We saw Walter a few weeks ago with a a carer having his tea in the pub. My friend decided to create a facebook page in his honour. The Walter Holland Appreciation Page I think it's called.