Ainderby Miers, North Yorkshire

Wedding day

I was married in this church on 23rd December 1950 to Eunice Ethel Smith who lived at High Mill Cottage.

My Childhood

As a child I spent many a happy summer holiday in the castle grounds. My  aunt was cook at the castle and my uncle worked the land. From what I remember I think it was then owned by the Clutterbuck family. My aunt and uncle lived in the lodge just down the hill from the castle near the church. Somewear in... [more]

Family History

I am researching my family history and HANNAH WILKINSON was born at TUNSTALL in the early 1800s. Does anyone know of any information regarding the family and where in the village they lived.
Regards
Pam

Information on Marne Lines 1953 to 1955

I was posted to no 7 training unit number 9 troop 5th in February 1953, i did have a troop photo but with 5 house moves over the years they have been lost. If anyone out there has a photo of this group I would love to see it, also any photos of the OTW unit at Marne Lines, or if... [more]

Memories of the Second World War

My father was a band master in the Duke of Wellington's Regiment (regular army). I was born in India in 1939 and my mother and father had to come back to England at the start of the Second World War. I can remember Catterick Camp although I was only young. I can remember having whooping cough and the Army doctor was... [more]

The old games room

I learned the game of snooker here as a young lad. My father was based in Catterick. I also learned to swim at the pool there.

Living at Catterick Garrison in 1936/40

I was an Army 'brat. My father served with the Royal Tank Corps/Regiment after territorial service with the Green Howards. We lived on the Garrison[Cambrai Lines] in married quarters. Next door neighbours included a CSM with some sons, one of my age. 'Janker Wallahs' [defaulters] were used to assist in his garden. One of the lads asked if I liked... [more]

Family History

My grandfather was at Catterick Camp during the 1930s. I Think his full name was Henry Roland Castell Viles. My dad hasn't seen his father since he was 2 years old.
I would assume Henry is no longer alive but I am convinced he had another child to someone else after he and my nan parted. If you can help shed... [more]