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I FELL IN LOVE THERE XX
I had never been to the north of England, I am a Cockney London girl, four years ago I met my angel of the north, I came to Seaburn where he lived, I love the place and the people, for the first time in my life I felt a sense of contentment. I walked along Roker beach, Sea Road, I adored the little shops there, I planned to leave London and set up home in Seaburn, I could so have been happy there, people just saying hello to you while walking along the beach, that just does not happen in the east end of London any more! But I felt safe to be there and safe with a man I truly loved... We planned to meet on New Year's Day 2008, at 12 on the beach at Seaburn, and start our new life together once and for all, but due to a family issue I did not make it on New Year's Day, and my dream faded, so it was... Read more
Arkles Cafe
Hi Ann! I remember your cafe and Jim and you very well. Just returned to UK after 33 years in South Africa. How is your memory? The name is 'Cliff' Clavering. I'm now living near Cambridge. If you see this give me a call on 01353 864 428.
THE POPULAR CAFE
My memory is of living and working at The Popular Cafe which belonged to my parents Jim and Evelyn Arkle. The cafe can be seen on the photo of the Esplanade, it is the first building on the right of the archway. I can see the windows of the room in which I was born. They had the cafe built inthe 1930s and we lived above the business till my parents sold it in the 1960s. It was, as the name explains, a popular spot for people to meet. Many a night it was full of courting couples looking into each others eyes over a cup of coffee. Mam and Dad always had a coal fire brightly burning and there was always a dash for the tables next to the fireplace. Mam was well known for her embroidery pictures which lined the walls of the cafe, she even appeared on Tyne Tees Television in the 1960s on a Magazine programme of the time. Does anybody remember this venue? Sadly my... Read more
Tyne and Wear memories
Happy Days!
In about 1960 this spot was a hang out for the local teenagers - myself being one!
Out of the pic and to the left was a youth centre run by the church (the local vicar lived next door to that) and after doing whatever we did there (chatting up girls mostly!) we would congregate at the village pond, the railings of which are seen at left of the pic.
I remember the local Mr. Plod on his bike would often come and chase us away - but as soon as he scarpered we would be straight back there!
The large building at top right of the pic became the Britannia Pub - think it still is?
Whitburn Road
I am seeking information on a house named "Howdenside" or something similar in Whitburn Road during the period 1899-1926. My great uncle Robert Charles Atkinson gave it has his address when he went to Cleadon in Nov 1899 just prior to marrying a Mary Ellen (Mollie) BROWN. Mollie gave it as her address when she visited in 1926. However the 1911 census has the occupier as a Mr Robson. I would love to know the connection
Going to Open Air School The Lonnon
I am searching for photos or maps as it was such a happy and carefree time. I have three photos.
Summer Days
This lane has mixed memories for me, I've enjoyed some of my happiest moments running down the lane to the park at the bottom and some of the worst walking out of the church after funerals of the people I loved most but one things for sure this is one of the many pretty places in a very pretty village that always makes me smile and proud of the fact that I was born and bred here.
