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My grandparents, Ernest and Ada Forrester lived, with my aunt Bess, Dad's sister, in the tiny cottage attached to the Congregational Chapel on The Green. They were the Chapel caretakers. In return they lived ...Read more

A memory of Newton Burgoland by janetdscrivens

I went to WCGS for boys from 1959 - 66. I never really appreciated the school until just before I left for Reading University - made possible by some brilliant teachers particularly Frank Mitchell and Michael Gainsbury despite my ...Read more

A memory of Wallington by philmunton48

I bought my first record in the record shop on Middle Street, around 1964. My father was the Blacksmith and had the Blacksmith's Shop in Consett, near Templetown and used to shoe Shire Horses and other horses there. I remember ...Read more

A memory of Consett by otterkin

I was born in Hayes & lived on a council estate ,Kier Hardie Way. I had a happy childhood, lots of fields over the 'Greenway'& Kingshill Avenue. Went back in about 1985 & it was a bit shabby, then in 2000 & it all ...Read more

A memory of Hayes by Beverley Thouless

I was a student nurse there from September 1962 until September 1964. I have such happy memories as well as sad ones of my days there. Sister Smith or Slosher Smith as my set called her was indeed a strict person to work under. She reduced me ...Read more

A memory of Alton by sheilaamorgan

My mother was the senior assistant matron at the pastures as it used to be called and we actually lived at the hospital at the lodge. I was born and lived there until I got married, but still spent many hours at the ...Read more

A memory of Mickleover by homelyangels

My mother, her mother and my great grandma lived through war time while my grandfather fought in France ww2. Everybody knew each other and there was a great sense of community. People would help each other and look after ...Read more

A memory of Ellesmere Port

1970 - 1984: As you look at this photo the last building on the right, the barn like cottage with the small window, is Rose View. My mum and dad bought it for £1,000 in 1970, and set to work modernising it as I was due 1971 and my brother ...Read more

A memory of Polgooth in 1970 by Tami Cross Halls

1970's and 80's: We had a great childhood playing at this end of the village. It was quiet except for the cars of people that lived up here. Everyone knew each other. My old house is in the background, all you can see is ...Read more

A memory of Polgooth in 1980 by Tami Cross Halls

Having lived in the U.S now for 35 years this photo makes me very homesick as I haven't seen the old place since 1972!  I remember walking down Lord Mayor's Walk and turning the corner next to ...Read more

A memory of York in 1962 by David Knapton