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Nostalgic memories of St Albans's local history

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For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

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My Great Grandmother
My Great Grandmother was a school caretaker (I think at St Peter's school on the corner of Catherine and Church street) in 1911. She lived with her family at 16 New Dalton street. Her name was Rose Cleaver (nee Rope) maiden name Thompson. I am trying to find a photo of her as l haven't got one of her. I was told one of the headteacher at the school was a Mr Roper, can anyone give me more information? Thank you.
St Albans, Clock Tower and Market Cross 1921
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Added 06 August 2017

The Lawrence Children's Home, Situated In King Harry Lane
From the age of 2 in November 1949 until December 1953, due entirely to sad family circumstances, I found myself installed as a resident in The Lawrence Children's Home in King Harry Lane, St Albans. The Home is no longer in existence as it was closed in the 1970's, and subsequently demolished. I can well remember being walked to school in Spicer Street each day by one of the ...see more
St Albans, Clock Tower and Market Cross 1921
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Added 09 May 2017

Wonderful Village
I am 83 years old, my Grandparents lived in this village most of their lives until my Grandmother death in the 1940's when I was child I spent most of my weekends here my Grandmother lived in a cottage named Davis Cottages there was only two of them but now demolished, these cottage were opposite the Water Splash I can remember going over to use the swimming pool, next door was a café called The Spot the bus stop ...see more
St Albans, Clock Tower and Market Cross 1921
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Added 09 March 2014

The 40s In Lattimore Road
No photographs but I don't need them! So many happy memories of our family living in Lattimore Road...Wellers, Days, The Labour Exchange, Boxes, Fisher & Knights and Lattimore Hall. We had it all! Despite a war and rationing, our neighbours were the best you could want. Regretfully we have lost touch with them as they grew up and scattered, like our family. Anyone remember the Victory Street Party in 1945? Anyone with memories of this time and/or Alma Road school?
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Added 11 January 2012

St Albans And Rosemary
In 1965 I met a young woman at a dance in St Albans. I was on a working holiday from Australia and we were young. Her name was Rosemary Maule and she lived in Seymour Terrace, St Albans. She was beautiful. I wonder where she is now? Where are you, Rosemary?
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Added 10 July 2010

Whitethorn Morris Dance In Front Of Ye Olde Fighting Cocks
Although this ancient inn is protected and little changed over the years, the surrounding landscape is now attractive with paving, seats and trees by the edge of the millstream which flows into the lake at the bottom of Fishpool Street. The new landscaping provides a good area for displays of morris dancing so it always features in the programme for St Albans annual ...see more
St Albans, Ye Old Fighting Cocks 1921
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Added 30 June 2008

Whitethorn Morris Dance At St Albans "Folk At The Festival"
One of the highlights of the Festival is the Festival parade and Day of Dance which traditionally takes place on the Saturday of each year's Festival. The procession was led through the City Centre by the Abbey puppets and traditional local morris dancers, plus Trachtengruppe Kussnacht from Rigi, Switzerland. The climax of the parade was a massed display of dancing in the ...see more
St Albans, Clock Tower and Market Cross 1921
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Added 30 June 2008