The Lake 1910, Dormansland
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Memories of The Lake 1910, Dormansland
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Dormansland & local memories
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Frank Skinner
My grandfather was the blacksmith in Dormansland so I have happy memories, such as watching him in the Forge, him taking me for a walk and picking primroses from the railway bank, also walking to Dormans Park. I also remember having to use a candle to go to bed as there was no electrity in the house and only gas lights downstairs. And I remember my grandmother, Maggie Skinner, ironing with a gas iron. I could go on...
World Famous Dormansland
I livedn and was bonn at 123 Hollowlane,D ormansland. Brother Andrew, mother Margaret, who was school teacher of Maths and Physics. My dad died when I was 10. His name was Arthur and he worked in East Grinstead and was also a Special Constable in Surrey. Mum emigrated with Andrew and I to New Zealand in 1971. I was in Dormansland with my ex-wife of 20 years and my two children in 2005/2006 on holiday. I am at present with a new partner who has 2 kids. Planning to visit Dormansland again within 10 years. Dormansland IS the most FAMOUS place in the whole World.
Dormansland Railway Station, Around 1940
My name is Don Davies, my sister Pam and I were evacuated to Dormansland, early in the war, to escape the anticipated bombing of Croydon, Surrey. We stayed with my uncle and aunt in the railway house at the station. My uncle was the general factotum of the station,from porter, ticket collector etc etc.
Unfortunately I cannot remember his name. I have been completing some family history,and have unearthed surnames of Creasey, Skinner, Underwood and Betts.
If any reader can shed some light on my plight, please email me.
Regards,
Don Davies
