Churt, the Crossways c1955

Strattons Shop/Flat 1965 on.

My mother and my step-father lived in the flat above Strattons from about 1965? They loved it there and were very upset when they had to leave. Their names were Alec and Pam Munday. He worked as a plumber for Strattons. He died about ten years ago but my mother lives in Godalming now. My aunt Wendy Jones still lives in Churt in Green Hanger, and my uncle Danny Jones works in the Crossways Pub sometimes. We all used to live at Churt House Cottage off the Farnham Road for many years. I and my sister Susan went to the primary school in Fresham.

lloyd george

My grandmother was one of Lloyd George and Lady Lloyd George's land army girls. My family were very close to them.

Wayside cottages

My great grandmother Lilian Clark was born and brought up in the right hand cottage. The last family member to live there was my great uncle Frank Clark who died in the mid 1980s.

Number 19a Bus from Bognor Regis

Brings back memories of watching the driver remove the 'Limited Stop' board from the front of the Bus and to change back to Number 19. Use to live above Strattons Shop; my Bedroom use to overlook the Bus Stop and Overtons Garage.

1st Home

My parent's (and myself) first home - above Strattons shop - mother's maiden name as my mother's father & brothers were joint owners of the business. Head branch was in Beacon Hill where my mother was born. I myself was born not far away in St George's Wood Nursing Home, Grayswood (1959). Moved in 1966 and have been in Frensham ever since. The photo itself may prove interesting as it may prove that one of the two people in conversation, may be my mother.
UPDATE - 28.06.2006
Confirmed left hand person talking is my mother and in the doorway of Stratton's Shop is the tall form of my cousin Jim Stratton.