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Barnehurst
My grandparents lived on the top of the hill near to the pylon. Granddad was away fighting the war with the Royal Navy, and my Gran and mum, Valerie, toughed out the war here (Coniston Road). The air raid shelter later turned into an ...Read more
A memory of Barnehurst in 1940 by
Basket Works Etccirca 1943 1960
Contributor Mr Sosgez remembers basket weaving in Thornton Heath. This was almost certainly Tom Mason Ltd in Norbury Road. It was run by Mr George Newton and occupied premises that had been a United Dairies ...Read more
A memory of Thornton Heath in 1940 by
My Home
I was born in Church Street in 1940, next to the Fox & Duck public house. I went to Layston School, Mrs Skipp was head teacher. I played for the Fords in the early 60s. Mrs Mayes kept the shop opposite. The butcher shops in those ...Read more
A memory of Buntingford in 1940 by
1940s
HOLIDAYS, WITH MY UNCLE HARRY HUXTABLE AND AUNTY LILL - AND THEIR SIX LOVELY DAUGHTERS; PLAYING WITH BRIDGET ROSEVEAR AND HER BROTHER PETER FROM THE TOBACCONIST/BARBER SHOP , SWIMMING IN THE HARBOUR AND TOWAN BEACH. THE BOWLING GREEN, HAWKEYS COACHES, RAWLE'S FISH AND CHIPS, AND OH SO MANY MORE!
A memory of Newquay in 1940 by
Church Cottage Brantingham East Yorkshire
My twin sister and I were born at Church Cottage in 1939. I am the youngest of 9 children born to the Medforth family, 6 of whom are still living. My mum and dad were the caretakers of Brantingham church ...Read more
A memory of Brantingham in 1940 by
Does Anyone Remember Joan Clarke
Hi, I am wondering if anyone can help me, I am searching for anyone who knew a lady called Joan or Lucy Clarke, born 1921. I'm not sure if she was born in Hadfield or Yorkshire but I do know she spent time in ...Read more
A memory of Hadfield in 1940 by
Halcyon Days
During the Second World War a land mine fell by parachute in Courtleet Bottom, somewhere near the junction with Rydal Drive, I believe they called in the navy bomb disposable team. I went to Barnehurst School, Mrs Mumford was the head ...Read more
A memory of Barnehurst in 1940 by
Re The Barbers Shop
I was born in 1935 so I was a bit too young to remember Mr Day. However I do remember seeing a row of cutters in a rack along the mantleshelf. I lived on South Street just out of picture on the right hand side, 3 doors up from Garrets shoe shop.
A memory of Sebastopol in 1940 by
Diving Rock
This rock is known locally as "Tom Barbers Rock". This name was given as Tom Barber died as he hit the rocks below when diving.
A memory of Looe in 1940 by
Dorstone In The Golden Valley
In many parts of the world the countryside is largely unclaimed, untamed, even uninhabited; consider, say, the large swathes of Australia’s Kimberley region, Indonesia’s Kalimantan, or the interior of Baffin Island. ...Read more
A memory of Dorstone in 1940 by
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