Nostalgic memories of Arbroath'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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In 1955 when I was 10 years old my Dad took me camping at Arbroath and for the whole week I was so ill with a tummy bug that eventually a local doctor had to be called to our tent. I remember a large number of campers, including the campsite owner, had gathered around and were observing me with grave concern. Fortunately I recovered a little before the end of the holiday. Four years later, on an overnight cycling trip, I ...see more
When I was fifteen we moved back to Arbroath from Canada. My sister and I went to the dancing for the first time. I just loved it, and my dad was always good at giving me a sub to get in. That's when I found out that my dad was dancing daft. So I took after him. I will never forget the great times I had at the Marein ballroom and the Pally. I met a lot of pals there, but the one I will always remember is Robert McPerson... aka 'pie bob'. I still have the silver locket he gave me 50 years ago.