Memories
23 memories found. Showing results 1 to 10.
A Childhood Reminiscence
I lived in Edgware from 1941 and, although a young child, I remember the war years vividly, especially collecting shrapnel and the sounds of bombs, anti-aircraft guns and V2 rockets. In 1944 I began school at Edgware ...Read more
A memory of Edgware in 1940 by
Beautiful Brockley Hall
I used to live at Brockley Hall, I had my first born son John at Brockley, followed by four more children, I have the most wonderful memories at Brockley, walking through the gardens, It is a beautiful place, so many precious memories.. xx
A memory of Brockley in 1870 by
Brockley Hall
I believe that my great grandfather Robert Landeman Jones owned Brockley Hall but I am unsure of the date, I am guessing it was the 1870s. I think that he later moved to Weston-super-Mare. My brother and I have a ...Read more
A memory of Brockley in 1870 by
Brockley Suffolk Childhood
Lived in Brockley from 1951 until we moved to Hawkedon in 1963. Lived in Clock Cottage at the end of Chapel Lane next to the village green. Spent many happy hours playing on there all through the year.Went to Whepstead school where the teachers were Mrs Gibbs and Miss Bettison.
A memory of Brockley by
Bronze Street Collyhurst
Hi everyone, I went to St Pat's 1956 -1962 and lived at 17 Bronze Street. I remember Brian Kidd going to our school. We had a good football team, I think the headmaster was Mr Cassidy who played for United in the ...Read more
A memory of Collyhurst in 1959 by
Collyhurst Flats
I was born Heather Pickering in 1952 and lived from there on in Collyhurst Flats. I also remember playing on Barnies tip and getting into trouble from my mother for doing so. I went to St James primary school and left there and ...Read more
A memory of Collyhurst in 1960 by
Collyhurst Flats
My grandparents grew up in Collyhurst, when they got married they lived on Elizabeth Anne Street. They were Betty and Jim Butterworth - my dad Jimmy and aunty Maureen were born there. Then they moved to Blackley. When I was ...Read more
A memory of Collyhurst in 1944
Do You Remember?
I was born inNnorthampton in 1963, and I left Northampton in around 1981. I've seen a lot of changes in Northampton - buildings being pulled down etc.. roads now unrecognisable - a lot has changed to the town.I know we can't ...Read more
A memory of Northampton in 1963 by
Happy Days
I lived at 13 Westfield Close, from 1951 until 1965 when sadly my father died and we all moved to Weston. My memories of living there are very happy. I went to Backwell C of E School and the head, I think, was Mr Branch who kept bees ...Read more
A memory of Backwell in 1955 by