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Colchester, the Asylum 1891 Ref: 28217
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 Colchester, The Swimming Pool c1960 (ref: C136042) |
Year: 1954
Happy Summer Days at the Pool
This photo' reminded me of those carefree summer days when we would cycle from Myland to the pool, leave our bikes, unlocked, in a heap outside, pay our 6d and go to the dank, cold, changing room under the bridge. The girls had to cross the end of the pool by a boardwalk to their changing room on the other side. There were high diving boards so the pool was about ten feet deep at the deep end. We discovered that there was a hole in the underwater wire netting beneath the boardwalk where we could dive down to come up under the boardwalk to bang on the boards as the girls walked over, We spent many hours sunbathing and swimming, later to retrieve our bikes, intact, from beneath the pile. Sadly, the pool is now closed. I'm sure the modern pools are nowhere near as much fun as that outdoor pool at Colnebank. Peter Gant. Posted: 12/02/2008 22:48 by First Name Last Name |
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 Colchester, The Castle Grounds c1960 (ref: C136082) |
Year: 1961
Colchester 1960s
Lived Colchester late 1950s to late 1960s. Fond memories of picnics in the castle grounds with my young sister and baby brother. Boats on the lake. Military tattoo. Returned after years away and though there was change, much remained the same - thank goodness. Posted: 28/10/2007 22:43 by Haze Perrott |
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 Colchester, Lexden Church 1895 (ref: 35508) |
Year: 1956
Colchester
While we were living in Colchester between 1955 and 1958, I was confirmed at this church at Lexden, Colchester. I had little memory of the church, but then while looking through the photos for Colchester I came across this photo much to my delight as this was where I was confirmed. Colchester Castle grounds was a beautiful place to walk through. Every year the Army Tattoo was displayed in the grounds too. Last edited: 22/10/2006 23:04 by Mary Back |
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 Brightlingsea, High Street c1960 (ref: B209023) |
Year: 1950
A Brightlingsea Boy
I was born at 10 North Rd in 1936 My grandparents house[Harry & Maude Hammond. My mother Mabel Williams[nee Hammond] worked in James Shipyard during war then Telephone Exchange.remarried George Genever[who was buyer at Aldous Shipyard] in 1947.We lived at 15 Eastern rd then 2 Ladysmith Avenue.Brightlingsea was a great place to spend your childhood,either by the water or in the countryside, My best mates where Eric Woods,Jim Crosby and Colin Francis [Lost touch with all of them]. The pictures [all of them] brought back many happy memories,Since leaving Brightlingsea in 1957 I have travelled all over the world and now live in Morecambe Lancashire, I would like to hear from anyone who remembers me, Posted: 21/01/2008 19:50 by Terry Williams |
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Brightlingsea, High Street c1960 (ref: B209023) |
Year: 1960
Where I was brought up
I was brought up at 110 High Street then at the top of Backwaterside Lane. My Grandparents were William and Louisa Barrenger. My Mum Mabel Barrenger (later Mabel Dutton) was born at 9 Hurst Green. Many of my family were all born there including my sister and two brothers. One of the things I can remember about the High Street is the fair arriving on Hurst Green and also watching the Carnival go along the High Street. Brightlingsea holds many memories, the shops in the High Street, Bird's the newsagent, Phillip's the fruit and veg shop and further along there was the bakers at the top of Tower Street. On the opposite side there was the Chemist then the Grocery Shop. My Mum worked at Jacobs Hall when Mrs Wholmes ( I think I've Spelt that right) and her daughter Celia were there. I left Brightlingsea in 1968 but Brightlingsea is where I spent a happy childhood and as I sit here I can see the High Street as I knew it. I also belonged to The Salvation Army - people would know me as Anne Craig. Last edited: 20/02/2007 10:02 by Anne Holmes |
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