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Along with my mother Ruby, I was evacuated to Alconbury on my birthday, 23 September 1940. Unknown to me, my paternal grandparents had already moved there and were in residence in Chapel Street. My Mum and ...Read more

A memory of Alconbury in 1940 by Barry W J Chandler

Brent Street was a typical suburban or small town high street. There were no really large stores but a selection of individual shops. The range of shops was remarkable with several grocers, bakers, ...Read more

A memory of Hendon in 1948 by John Barnes

We moved from Aston, (Lichfield Road) to Tile cross, in 1948. Talk about a breath of fresh air?? We soon discovered Chelmsley woods, it was a grand trek, down Bell lane, past the smithy on the right and down to "Ye Olde Bell" . ...Read more

A memory of Chelmsley Wood in 1948 by Norm Bourne

My memories are of living at Bell Lane, Alconbury with my parents and granny. My parents, Ivy and Charlie Gillings, went to school there, and I so want some photos of Bell Lane as it was in those days.

A memory of Alconbury in 1944 by Joan Baxter