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My name is Arthur Boyden, I was born in Stirling St, Old Monkland in 1940, but I remember the 50's. I went to St. Augustins Primary School then to St. Mary's in the Whifflet till I was 15. My first job, Frank Collins ...Read more

A memory of Coatbridge in 1950 by Arthur Boyden

Was delighted when I saw this picture of St Augustines. I was christened in 1950 at this church. Also confirmed here, belonged to Church Girl Guides and Youth Club. Vicar was Reverend Smith. Have very fond memories of this church.

A memory of Rumney in 1950 by Sharne Smith

My memories of the home, which was run by the Southwark Catholic Rescue Society. The sisters of charity looked after us, I was taken there just before my 10th birthday in april 1947 along with brothers Bill 13 and Bob 4. My early ...Read more

A memory of Gravesend in 1947 by James Duffy

I was born at Glen Andred which is situated just beyond the Groombridge cemetery, which was just beyond the pumping station. There was Dad, Mum, Gran and my brother, Paddy. After 6 months we all moved to Forge Gate ...Read more

A memory of Groombridge in 1941 by James Stapleton

Between 1938-1949 I lived in Llanarth Road then at Bryn Road 1949-1959. There was no Springfield Estate (only Springfield Villas, about 6 houses). Tradespeople at that time were Davies the bakers with door to door ...Read more

A memory of Pontllanfraith in 1940 by First Name Last Name

St Augustine the Less was in Hotwells, Bristol, on Hotwells Road oposite Dowry Parade. I think it was demolished after the war, and replaced with a block of flats.

A memory of Bristol in 1930 by Arthur Cottrell

I wonder just how many romances started after meeting under Bristol's old Tramways Clock, the time-piece once at the heart of George White's electric transport system? The mock Tudor facade to which it clings officially ...Read more

A memory of Bristol in 1890 by Paul Townsend

Can anyone help me with some 'lost places' in Bristol? I'm trying to locate where Navarino Place was...and also St-Augustine-the-Less church. My Gtx3 grandfather died at no.6 Navarino Place in 1857 and many members of my ...Read more

A memory of Bristol in 1860 by Kate Spurrier

Hi I'm David Taylor , I was having problems at school in Orpington in 1968, when I was transferred to chartham hatch to help me back into my schooling think I was about 13 at the time. I was ...Read more

A memory of Chartham Hatch by dtaylor5400

From 1975 we lived in one of the council maisonettes, Baden Powell House, which are still opposite the parade of shops in Lower Belvedere. I remember it was such a great place to grow up, knowing all the neighbours by name and being ...Read more

A memory of Belvedere