Nostalgic memories of Coldharbour's local history

Share your own memories of Coldharbour and read what others have said

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.

Why not add your memory today and become part of our Memories Community to help others in the future delve back into their past.

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In May 1971 my mother (Jeanne Grenville) brother Chris and I rented 'Ruffeys' at Coldharbour. We had just arrived from Melbourne, Australia and we were to make our home in the UK. Chris and I were so homesick for our friends and fun days down the beach. We were very lucky that the spell of our beautiful surroundings soon eased our depression - it was a wonderful couple of years. We made friends with ...see more
In July 1959, I was born at home, to Eric and Ann Shields in Coldharbour village.  My father was the village policeman; we lived in what was then the police house, which was situated next to the village shop opposite the schoolhouse.  All of these properties have now been turned into private homes, but in the scheme of things, the wonder of Coldharbour is how little has changed in almost 50 years. I ...see more