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Nostalgic memories of Headley'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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Royal Observer Corps.
This was the view we enjoyed as members of the ROC which used the church tower as its look-out post. On exercises we would man the post round the clock. Formed to assist in the tracking of enemy aircraft in WW2, the role was extended post war to include monitoring radio active fall out following a nuclear attack, something which thankfully never became a reality. I was a member here in the early to mid 50s.
Headley, view from the Church Tower c1955
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Added 10 June 2013

Happy Days
I remember my first day at the Holme Infant School in 1982. I was in Mrs Fife's class (a lovely, kind teacher). I remember my Mum leaving the classroom and the sudden anxiety of being in a new place with all kinds of new people and new things. I remember my second day when I plucked up the courage to tell Mrs Fife that I really didn't want to go to school, and all I wanted to do was go home and be with ...see more
Headley, Headley Holme School c1955
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Added 11 July 2012

Holme School Headley
I remember the Holme School from when I arrived in 1956. It was large and rather frightening, especially being told by Miss Watkins to sit down and write on my slate, wasn't used to that. Fell in love with Miss Richardson later on, who then left to have a baby, very upset. Remember being caned on the hand by Mister Lee for going into the girls toilet with Fiona Munroe. Pieces of the ceiling ...see more
Headley, Headley Holme School c1955
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Added 01 July 2012

Memory Lane
Oh my .... my old school, I remember the lane at the side of the school, and remember one day my sister and I decided to walk home (WITHOUT A CARE IN THE WORLD). Our mom was waiting for the bus at other end and you can imagine how worried she was, well you can imagine the reception we got when we arrived in tow with a policeman, what a memory.
Headley, Headley Holme School c1955
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Added 21 March 2011

Teachers
The picture is exactly how I remember the school. The headmaster was Mr Lee, we use to call him Jimpy. Then there was Mrs Waller, who we were all scared of, she was really strict. Mr Wiltshire was a favourite, he used to arrive at school on his little motor bike. Also Mrs Watkins and Miss Hussey, they looked after the tiny children. I loved my time at The Holme School.
Headley, Headley Holme School c1955
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Added 02 August 2009