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I did a wonderful photography course in Tavistock run mainly by Pete, assisted by his partner Hannah. We did a lot of inspired photography (film) and worked on the results in the darkroom. Pete was a ...Read more

A memory of Tavistock by Jan Bolders

Like everyone else growing up in Newarthill, life wasn’t easy, as times were tough in the 50s and 60s and I suppose in many ways it is today. But back then people really had nothing, but one thing I do ...Read more

A memory of Newarthill by Peter Laird

I spent a period of time at Siddington Hall when I was 4, with my four siblings. We were fostered and from there adopted in to a fantastic home. I have a few memories of my time there including the cots and the ...Read more

A memory of Pallotti Hall by Kerryanne Gorman

Where local people were invited to watch the film of Queen Elizabeth's coronation in 1953. There wasn't a screen, just curtains which moved about a bit. The Hall was used for the Tenant's Association's children's Christmas parties ...Read more

A memory of Merrow by sandra

I own part of the building which is the second one on the left of the photo. Many years ago there was another building on the end, on the corner of Market St and Well Lane. Our building is now the Fat Frog Cafe and lots of ...Read more

A memory of Liskeard by Lynda Gale

Strange to read all the memories of Oakbank in the 50s which are so similar to mine! I remember being taken there by my mum and gran in August 1954, excited at the 40-mile bus journey but then downcast at realising I would not be on the ...Read more

A memory of Seal by Philip Johnson

I went to the Court with friends between 1966 and 1970. We would meet up in the Two Brothers opposite. I met my wife there at a Halloween Party night, October 1969. The manager was Derek White, with his wife ...Read more

A memory of Chatham by Simon Gest

My mum moved here when she was about 7 years old in 1959. Her mum and dad Mr and Mrs Claus owned the fish shop third closest to the camera. Her neighbour Mrs Sansby lived in the middle house. The house nearest to the camera is where my ...Read more

A memory of Stilton by James Mucklin

I was sent off to buy some bread by my mother. But crossing the river Crouch by the bridge was impossible.  Wickford was under water. I don't recall the year. But the brand name of the bread was: Wheatchief. I used to buy sandpaper in Mays ...Read more

A memory of Wickford by Nicole Laine

Seeing the picture of the Information Centre brought back lovely memories for me because in 1968 it was The Windlesora Tea Rooms and Restaurant and I had my wedding reception there in October, there was a lovely room at the back for ...Read more

A memory of Windsor by josawyers