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The Silver Lounge makes me remember summer holidays when my mum was working in Collins Cleaners near the traffic lights at Gravel Hill, and I was looked after by my elder brothers and sister. My sister and I would meet Mum outside ...Read more

A memory of Bexleyheath in 1956 by Annette Benefield

Living not far from Aston Park we would often walk to the park to play and enjoy the fresh air. Aston Hall held a fascination for me and I was forever asking to go inside for a tour. I would go in when ever I could and I never tired of ...Read more

A memory of Birmingham in 1955 by Lynda Ridgard

I lived in Mochdre, and went to the grammar school, 1955-1962. Getting off the bus at the station we would walk along the prom, skipping stones in the sea, or dodging the waves during stormy high tides. Then we would walk ...Read more

A memory of Colwyn Bay in 1955 by Eryl Williams

I am not quite sure of the date I moved to Tondu Primary School from Laleston Juniors near Bridgend after moving to Sarn, however, I think it was around 1955. The headmaster was a Mr Richards who I understand was renowned for ...Read more

A memory of Tondu in 1955 by Edward Davies

I've only been onboard the Victory once. It was enough to profoundly strike my imagination. I stood where Nelson fell ! It brings tears to my eyes to think of it now as I write. She is an incredible vessel. You can almost hear the ...Read more

A memory of Portsmouth in 1955 by Dylan Rivis

I was reminded today of The Bird Man who went round all the schools doing Bird Call imitations. We were at Ladyland School and this presentation was a welcome break from school work. At the close of his performance he asked for ...Read more

A memory of Kilbirnie in 1955 by John Allan

I was born in 1950, and only left when I married in 1973. I remember the donkey rides in Kennard Arcade in the 50's - they had little bells on their harnesses and for sixpence you could have a ride which seemed like for ...Read more

A memory of Croydon in 1955 by Rosie Lee

This photo is of the shops in Western Parade, Woodhatch, Reigate. Also in the picture, partially obscured by the trees, is The Angel public house. Woodhatch is a suburb of Reigate, about 2 miles due south from the town ...Read more

A memory of Reigate in 1955 by Bill Tingley

The journey from our home in North Essex to my grandparents’ home in North Derbyshire took almost a full day back in the 1950s, allowing of course for periodic stops along the way. The first, usually at ...Read more

A memory of Glossop in 1955 by Mrs H. L Sharpe

I have been trying to remember the exact dates when we lived in Dovercourt but I think it was something like 1953-57, while my father worked for the railway at Parkeston Quay. We first rented a place in Shaftesbury Avenue ...Read more

A memory of Dovercourt in 1955 by Robert Dingwall