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Nostalgic memories of Ledbury's local history

Share your own memories of Ledbury 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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Displaying Memories 11 - 15 of 15 in total

Grimsby Town Dock Station
I was born at 171 Church Street, where the East Marsh flats now stand. My father worked on the docks at New Holland, so when I was a few weeks old my mother took me there to join him in Manchester Square. In 1953 my father - William George John Baker fell from a railway wagon and hit his head on the railway lines. He died a few weeks later, but while he was in hospital my mother took me to stay with my ...see more
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Added 17 November 2015

Ledbury Grammar School Formerly Upper Hall
Mum was evacuated to Ledbury in 1940 when she was aged 15. She spent two very happy years living with the lovely Preece family. Mum attended Ledbury Grammar School, the 'Country House' in the Frith postcard. Originally called Upper Hall, it had been established by local farmers to educate their children. The school building stood in acres of land. There was a lake with an island in the ...see more
Ledbury, Country House c1938
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Added 23 October 2015

Pagham 1050's
My most special and enjoyable times in my life were spent at Pagham in one of the hired beach houses on the pebble seafront in the early to mid fifties. I went there several times with my brother and my parents and remember swimming, throwing pebbles, 'social cycle rides, eating breakfast out on the porch of our house and at night listening to the sound of the Selsey bill lighthouse. I just remember a total feeling of ...see more
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Added 29 April 2015

Winders Family Stretton Grandison
My grandmother lived in Stretton Grandison in the 1950's and 60's, Edith Eliza Winders (previous marriage Edghill, maiden name White). She is buried in the church cemetery along with her husband George. Does anyone remember her or know of any relatives? Many Thanks Hugh Edghill, Swansea
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Added 03 January 2014

My Grandfathers Memories Of Ledbury As A Boy

My grandfather, Percy Sturge was born in Ledbury in 1896 and here are some of his memories he related to me when he was in his 90's. His mother, Annie, had lived by the Brewery Inn and one granny lived in Puddlinghams Yard (All Saints), another lived down by the bridge. One day one of his grannies came home carrying a faggot of hops on her head. Several brothers lived by The White ...see more
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Added 21 November 2011