People of Anfield
Self Portrait
My name’s Pat. I am 78 years old. I live in sheltered accommodation. I go to the theatre. I love going to different places. I love meeting people. I go to my bingo in the community. When I was young I loved going swimming and going to the Pictures. I went to the park with my friends.
I’ve done a lot of voluntary work. Before I left school I worked in a flower shop after school from Monday until Saturday. I got £1.86.
I got married when I was 21 years old. I lived with my mum and dad and had my first little girl, Helen. Then we went to live in Anfield where I had my other little girl, Jeanette, four years later.
Pat Richardson
Liverpool Football Club
(I was born in Liverpool 8)
Visiting the Pier Head
Everywhere was in walking distance.
Rounders in the street, with all the children.
Places? Sefton Park with its Palm house.
Opening a conversation.
Oh, the other day I met my friend…
Love – what we have to offer
(as well as the gift of the gab).
Pat Richardson
Burning Bright 