Nostalgic memories of Horfield's local history

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For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

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I also lived in Horfield at that time in Montreal ave and played in the tip many times especially on the swings.I also attended upper Horfield school and remember the teacher's Robert mentioned although unfortunately I was in miss Mauds class who made me write with my right hand (unsuccessfully )The shops on Toronto rd beside Scamellswere Mrs Pollards also Rings which I think was in a converted garage the other ...see more
Does any one remember me? My name is Robert Cox. I lived at 47 Sheridan Road right next to the lane that went down to the tip (now built on). I went to Upper Horfield School and I still remember my first day at the school in Miss Heap's class, the music teacher was Mrs Greenslade. I can still recall the smell of freshly picked flowers in their vases at the school in the spring. My next door neighbour on one ...see more