Nostalgic memories of Knowle's local history

Share your own memories of Knowle 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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Both my parents had family in Devon. My mum had a relatively whom I knew as Uncle Arthur. He was a golf pro at the East Devon Golf Club and lived in a house close to the course with his wife Vicky and two children Peter and Christine. I was growing up in a rather overcrowded 3 bedroom prefab council house in Williton, Somerset at the time, so visiting family in Devon ...see more
My Grandmother lived in a terraced thatched cottage down a lane in Knowle, along with my Aunt Polly and uncle Jack. They were all elderly when my parents took me to visit them as a young child. I loved going there because the cottage was alwAys cosy. My aunt Polly was a very good cook using a small range. She made a wonderful steamed chocolate cake which we often had when visiting. There was no ...see more