I moved house from Lofthouse with my mum and brother at age 15/16 due to my parents divorcing. My dad had started seeing some other woman. I was shocked, appalled and disgusted with him for it, but ultimately it probably led to better things.
In Rothwell, I certainly enjoyed being closer to people and places and I also enjoyed not living with my Dad. It would only be a few months from me moving to Rothwell that he would also have to leave the old home and move to a flat just three streets away. It was good to have him a short walk away, and only spend time with him if I wanted to. Although the house and garden was smaller than the previous one, it soon felt like home and I enjoyed being there.
At the time of writing this in 2022, my dad’s widow lives at the house on Manor Road. I don’t think we’ve seen each other or communicated in the last 10 years.