Gillingham, By The Medway c.1955
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G144014
Photo ref:
G144014
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Memories of Gillingham, by the Medway c1955
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I was born in Seaton road and went to Barnsole infants and junior school, then on to Woodlands secondary, very good times.
It sounds really funny and familiar to hear:: Jezreels, Canada House ( where I went after my daughter was born 1986 !), Littlewoods, Lefevres, Darland Banks - I love it.
I lived in Barnsole Road from 1969 - 1979 and loved all of it. I went o Barnsole Road School - my Mum was a teacher there, Mrs Peatfield- yes she's still alive, now 89 yrs old.!
Then I went to Upbury Manor School, which was great, a new school with ...see more
I have clear memories of cycling along the path which followed the river towards Sharps Green and even on one occasion camping in the promontory. The photograph entitled Picnic at Sharps Green is just how I remember it. Now in my eighties, i do also remember walking along the same track but very much changed. Now living in Australia, I have to ask "Whatever happened to all the orchards which used to line the Lower Rainham Road?". A very sad loss I must say.
My name is Bob Dunford born 1937. The Dock Road tragedy is the worst memory of them all. The night before went swimming with all my mates in the naval cadets. Next day, I and my friend Peter Gerard went down to get our suits to march that day, but our suits were not in and we were told to go home. We went to the pictures instead and came home to our house where my mother, father ...see more
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