Figheldean In The 50s

A Memory of Figheldean.

I was born in Figheldean, at 7 Avon Banks. Lived there with my family until the end of 1960, when we moved to Southampton. I remember freedom to roam in the area; climbing trees, messing about by the river, so very different to youngsters today. There wasn't much money in the 50s, so it was an austere life, but terrific in retrospect. Last time I visited, the school was closed and the site up for sale. What a shame. Who lives there now?

I remember other families at Avon Banks - the Shepherds, Morgans, Roots, Humphries, Evans and Dawkins, although I was young and my memories are hazy. I can just remember Conrad Evans, who commented on this site. He lived next door I think. I echo his views.

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