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Rake| Griggs Green| Liss| Greatham| Milland| Liphook| Passfield| Bramshott| Hawkley| Adhurst St Mary| Chithurst| Lynchmere| Bordon| Sheet| Iping| Lindford| Trotton| Headley| Steep| Hammer| Selborne| Headley Down| Petersfield| Stedham| Woolbeding| Shottermill| Kingsley Green| Fernhurst| Grayshott| Waggoners Wells
Langley area books
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My Memories of Longmoor
I was born at the Louise Margaret Hospital at Aldershot while my father was RSM at Longmoor, then of course the home of the well known Longmoor Military Railway. I was christened at the St Martin's Garrison Church. Last time I visited Longmoor the site of the church was just grass but with the trees still standing that were around it, it may have changed again since. Dad was RSM there from 1950 to 1953 when he was posted to the TA at Braintree, Essex; I think his replacement at Longmoor was Lofty Pearce. My sister was born in our quarter, 3 Quorn Terrace. I think Longmoor is responsible for my life long interest in railways. The railway was closed in 1969 and is now almost completely gone, but there are still some relics left here and there. Last time I visited there were some rails still fixed in the concrete road by the depot along Longmoor Road from Greatham and at Liss the platform, shelter and... Read more
Longmoor Camp.
I lived in Longmoor Camp for quite a few years, I was in the Boy Scouts, I think it was the 1st or 10th Longmoor Scout Group. My dad was in the R A M C and was the staff sergeant at the hospital. I belong to the St Martins in the Field Church Choir and often sung solo, one of my good pals was Derrick "ding" Tarling. I took part in the bonfire chain for the Coronation with the Scouts and took part in the film 'The 39 Steps' around about 1953, we sat in the windows of the bullet, I was wearing a white shirt which can easly be seen. I was one of the kids who built a large stone man on the ground! We thought it could be seen from outer space, hey we were only kids, but it makes great memories. I wonder if anybody out there remembers me?
Childhood at Longmoor Camp
My dad was in the army, and we spent most of our time in Germany and at Longmoor Camp. Dad started in the RE Regiment, then later was moved to the RCT Regiment. My father was involved with the closer of the camp. Both my parents loved the area, and settled in Petersfield.
Nostalgia
My family lived at Longmoor from 1961 to 1964, Dad was Stan Vivash, and we lived at 6 Union Rice, the camp was the best place for us army kids, there was so much to do. I went to Liss School and then on to Peterfield, I also sang in the Garrison Church of St Martin's. My friends were Christine Parsons, Jean Hall, and Janet Wallace. My dad was in the RE and worked in the stores, where we played a lot as well. The camp is a part of my life which I loved, if I ever come back to the UK for a holiday I would love to see it just once.
Liss Infant School
I remember nothing of the school except the day a German plane flew low over the playground. The teachers quickly got us under cover but I could see my mother standing out in a field in a yellow rain hat. I did not know at the time that my father had seen the plane coming in low to strafe us and had run to an anti-aircraft gun (a bren gun?) in a vain attempt to shoot it down. He was at Longmoor Camp. Does anyone else remember this and did the playground actually get shot up? We only stayed in Liss for a short time. We were in a guest house or boarding house I think. The year would have been about 1942-43 as I would have started school only a short time before.
I do hope someone will read this and be able to clarify the school incident. I had a war full of such incidents and would like to get them into order and written down... Read more
Dad Was Born Here
Dad was born at 25 Station Road in 1927, and his Dad had his own business there, G Budd & Sons. When Grandad passed away, and Nan a few years later, Dad bought the house, with 'the yard' behind and carried on the business, which was a building firm. Dad's brothers also worked for the firm. Dad was painter and decorator, Uncle David a brickie and Uncle John a carpenter.
Chiltley Place
My twin brother Colin and I were born at Chiltley Place on the 28th of July 1942 due to the bombing of Portsmouth. My father was serving in the Royal Navy on the hospital ship HMS Liverpool in the far east when we were born. My parents and brothers last visited Chiltley place in the late 1950's. Recently I received a copy of Chiltley Place and Goldenfields as a gift. Colin now lives in Cornwall with his family, I now live in the United States. Best wishes, Barry.
