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Nostalgic memories of Dorney'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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Bell Ringing
The is the church I was baptised in. As I child I used to go bell ringing here (St James the Less).  We used to climb up the very narrow stairwell being very careful not to slip. Every week we used to practise. There were six bells and I used to ring No.4.  Our teacher would stress to us not to break the stay as it was very expensive to replace so I always felt nervous ringing the bell. Goodness knows what it must have ...see more
Dorney, Church of St James the Less c1955
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Added 16 April 2007

Picking Wild Violets
My friend Jean and I used to pick wild violets in the wood just along the towpath on the right hand side of this picture.  The wood was a carpet of yellow celandines in Spring and the scent from the wild violets was reward in itself.  We lived in Dorney Reach so most of our childhood was spent by the river Thames.  Further back from this picture on the other side of the riverbank was Monkey Island Hotel.  
Dorney, the Reach 1951
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Sunday Afternoons By The River
We used to visit Dorney Reach a lot when I was a child as it was one of our favourite Sunday afternoon walks. We used to park and then walk down to the river passing the church on the way. The path was always shady and cool even in the hottest summer weather.
Dorney, the Reach 1951
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Added 10 February 2007