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I remember going to Worksop in my teens, used to go to the Palis De dance hall to dances with my mates. I also was a student at North Notts College doing a mining mechanical course as part of my apprenticeship and used to go into town at lunch times for something to eat and a bit of shopping. When I was young I went to Stanley Road Junior/ Infants School my first school I attended. Wwe lived at Langold then. ...see more
My memory of Thorpe Salvin was going to play football against the village football team. I can remember walking from Kiveton Park to Thorpe Salvin cricket / football ground with my mates and playing matches. The games were fun and the lads at Thorpe Salvin would come to Kiveton for re-matches and we all got on really well. I remember a pub called The Parish Oven at one end of the village, I used to go there when I was old enough later on in the 1960's. Thorpe Salvin was a nice village.
The Annual Fair was always a time that the young people of Thorne waited for. Opposite the Red Bear, not far from Clarkes Pork Pie shop, there was situated a boxing booth and the young men used to try and win a prize for staying in the ring for 3 rounds. The prize was £3 (if memory serves me correctly). In the green there was roundabouts and stalls and also the start of the horse ride. You could pay a small amount ...see more
I lived in Kenilworth Drive with my 3 brothers and parents, and our garden backed on to the OMT playing fields. I have many happy memories exploring this area including the old house and pond. The local area Home Guard used these fields for practice. There were also woods and dells very near to my home, again used by gangs of boys and girls to explore and make camps. My schools were Chater, Watford ...see more
Relating to the story of Roger Pickett; I also was born in 1952 (January) and lived in Lucas Rd with my nan, Kitty Rayment, and my mum, Joyce, and family from the age of 3. So Roger, we were near neighbours! My maiden name then was Linda Banks. We lived at number 23 Lucas Road, before that we lived in Lenthall Ave, just round the corner. I have been looking at the picture posted on the site; was the big building at the ...see more
Went to Sunday School here as well... my uncle and aunt ran it at the time.
I was just 9 years old when the magistrate’s court of Ellesmere Port found it necessary to enroll me at the Quinta School, Western Rhyn. I was returned to the custody of my mother at the ripe old age of 14 (1959). Why? I had stolen some carrots and a knife (to peel them) from my primary school kitchen.
The Quinta School 1954 - 1959 (during my tenure) was classified as an "Approved School" i.e. a school ...see more
I can well remember the times we had waiting for the declaration of the results from the balcony of the council chambers back in 48-49.
I worked at Hansted stud just before the estate was sold up after the death of Gladys Yule, who with her mother, Lady Yule (at one time said to be the richest woman in England), bred some of the finest Arabian horses in the country. I have some great memories of my time working there but also some sad, like taking all the thoroughbred mares and foals to the Newmarket Bloodstock sales. Many of the Arabian horses were sent to Studs in America and Australia.
Spent many happy hours riding motorbikes around the meadows at Church Farm with the family. Lived at Hawkedon at the time..
When I was fifteen we moved back to Arbroath from Canada. My sister and I went to the dancing for the first time. I just loved it, and my dad was always good at giving me a sub to get in. That's when I found out that my dad was dancing daft. So I took after him. I will never forget the great times I had at the Marein ballroom and the Pally. I met a lot of pals there, but the one I will always remember is Robert McPerson... aka 'pie bob'. I still have the silver locket he gave me 50 years ago.
I was born in Hope hospital to Thomas and Emily White, and I lived initally near the Dog Track and then from around 1958 at 143 South Radford Street. I went to Kersal School and then to Broughton High School for Girls (even though it was at the top of Rainsough Brew and not in Brougton). I have many happy memories of going to Whit Lane Youth Club and would love to chat to ...see more
Living on Barnfield Road, I was 10 years old in 1955 and would often be asked to ride my bike round to the Post Office to post a letter or buy something at the shop.The P.O. was run for many years by Mr Arthur Mather.
When the pool froze over and we would become great ice skaters or ballerinas. We would go sledging on anything we could find on those banks, they seemed like snow covered mountains. We would climb and slide down so quickly. We loved every inch of the banks and the winter snow; wearing socks on our hands we never did feel the cold.
Does anyone remember the girls school which was called Greenacres on Curzon Street? It is now Springfields, I believe. It was a home office approved school in the 1950's and 1960's and girls from all over the country were sent there. Some of the staff were local people; is there anyone still around with memories of Greenacres?
That isn't the Market, That is the Market Hall across from the Market
I've been doing a bit of research about the Victorian Pump House in Battersea Park for a short tour; I'm helping prepare the building, which is a gallery now. I'm really interested in including stories and memories of people who have lived in the area, as well as historical things about the architecture etc. I heard there were a lot of stories about the Pump House being haunted, after it being all derelict ...see more
I was born in Coundon in 1949, back then my parents and grandparents lived in William Street which does not exist anymore. My dad and grandad were both called George Gowton; my mother's name was Irene and my Grandma's name was Eva. My dad worked at "Shildon Shops" and my grandad was a coal miner. I left Coundon in 1969 and went to work abroad with my best friend Margaret (Germany). I married in Germany only ...see more
In 1969/1970 I was a copywriter and art director in the Kodak A&P Dept, working on the international Kodak Calendar and the quarterly magazine, 'Kodak View' (later, just 'View') . The building is seen in the photograph. The department moved there from the Harrow/Wealdstone buildings in the '60s. Coincidentally, living close to us in our Pinner house were two other (unrelated) people ...see more
I remember walking over the top of the bridge with my father in the summer of 1953; a sunny day with a light wind... whenever in Newport alway remember this walk.
I married at Abbey Cwmhir and had wedding reception here 12/3/66.
I am hoping someone may be able to help. My husband's grandfather was in the K.O.Y.L.I when he married his (my husband's) grandmother in 1938. His name was JOHN SHEEN his number was 4690 462. I would love to hear from anyone who can help with any information.
Thank-you
My husband, John Halligan, born and bred in Jarrow was one of the first people to go through the tunnel on the day it was opened. He was working at Clelands Shipyard at Howden; before the tunnel was open he used to go on the ferry which was near the tunnel. When he used the tunnel he used to have to carry his bike down the escalator. He used to use it everyday till the shipyard closed in 1980.
Hi this is a stab in the dark but maybe someone will know of something.
My Nanna was a small girl during the war. She was born Annie Elizabeth Gordon in 1935 in Gateshead. Her and her older brother Luke Skelly Gordon B 1932 Gatshead were living in Birmingham when they were evacuated to South Wales. My nanna only remembers one part of her address "21 Trybirth Street" She knows this is the wrong spelling but ...see more
Hi this is a stab in the dark but maybe someone will know of something.
My Nanna was a small girl during the war. She was born Annie Elizabeth Gordon in 1935 in Gateshead. Her and her older brother, Luke Skelly Gordon, b.1932 Gatshead were living in Birmingham when they were evacuated to South Wales. My nanna only remembers one part of her address "21 Trybirth Street" She knows this is ...see more
I remember playing up the market, pinching an apple from the stall and running away, then playing 'knock down ginger' up the top of the market, then hiding in the crowds.
I was at the Gables Boys Home for approx a year and a half, from 1966 to half way through 1967, I was taken there because I was always bunking off school, and the little tin god authorities in those days decided that was best for me. I have great memories of Maldon through the home; the marina which I think is closed now, the boats, quaint little houses and cottages. I have to say that Bill Gosling who ...see more
It must have been in the 60`s. We stayed in a caravan and loved it all. Flying a kite or playing football then walking along the sea wall and having a swim. We always walked to the funfair in the evenings where I absolutely loved the helter skelter with that huge bowl at the bottom. Just wonderful fun. We also took trips to Southend, Rayleigh Castle and Shoeburyness. We came by train from Fenchurch ...see more
I was at Hurn from 77 - 81. I was good friends with Andy Parker and we are great mates today .. I was known as purt-wagstaff. I have great memories of the school. I have some pics somewhere that I will sort out ..Anyone remember me? Get in touch ..
Does anyone remember Tommy Lancaster - The Pitmans Champion Boxer - He was the Landlord of The Mount Pleasant Hotel Consett until around 1965 (ish)?
Hi, I am looking for Tommy Roach and Willy Watts (think Willy lived in Albert or Denmark Road).
Back in the day they used to meet in a cafe off of Queens Park Station. I am doing this for my brother-in-law, Roy Langdale, he married Pat Kane. I know it is not much to go on yet, will try and find out more.
In the 1950's, Pharelands on the Burghead Road out of Hopeman was a guest house owned and run by two elderly ladies, one of whom was called Beatrice. The name was pronounced 'Fairylands' at the time, and I wonder if it still is?
I was in Manor Road Children's Home and at Xmas we stood in a line to pick a second-hand toy from a tressel table which people gave to the home. I was at the back and I picked a doll with a china head that had a hole in, but to me it was wonderful. Oh, so many memories...
I have lived all my life in Altricham and I am thinking that these houses were opposite the library in Altrincham, that used to be next to the Stamford Hall. I can't remember the name of the road but these cottages had slate roofs in the 1960's when I saw them as a child. All the buildings were demolished in the late 1970's when Petros developments built what is now Rackhams etc .....
I have lived in a part of Bridgend called The Saints since April 3rd 2013 with my two small children. It wasn't until the middle of May I noticed we were not alone in the house, the house has spirits. Believe it or not I am Psychic. I have see many spirits in my home and some are earth bound. My son who has Autism does not like going upstairs and is nervous in some parts of the house. Taking photos at ...see more
Reading one of the messages on the site about David Greig's shop in Sidcup high street, brought back memories of my time with that company. I did relief work some of the time in the early 60's and one shop I worked in was the one in Sidcup. My base was the Orpington shop and whilst training I worked in Reading and Slough. In later years I started work at the Kentish Times at the top of Sidcup Hill and have many ...see more
My father's family had holidayed in Tighnabruaich at the end of the 19th century. My parents, when young, stayed at Stronecarrick (end house next to boatyard) and at Lismore which was home of the Olding family. Peter Olding who was the skipper of a posh yacht, Mrs Olding, and daughters Jessie (who was the postwoman during the last war), Mamie (who had the tearoom in the village) and Lizzie who ...see more
Cullerne Farm Caravan Site was owned by Willy Bichen, farmer of Blinkbonny, Brodie. The caravans made use of the old hard standings, for part of the farmlands had been an airfield. There was small brook where there were wild yellow lupin or perhaps they were broom bushes and the scent of the flowers was like sweet coconut.
I went to Galashiels Academy when it was on the Melrose Road. There was a big horse-chestnut in the front playground . There was a tree covered slope leading down from the school to the gym and cookhouse, near the railway. The gym had been the original stable block, I suppose. The cookhouse where people got school lunches served up by Mrs Fairbairn, the janitor's wife, was a building with a tin roof, across ...see more
Heronhill , off Weensland Road was the mansion house where there was a boarding school for about fifty four girls and a few very small boys. The school was called St Helen's, between 1945 and 1949. The headmistress and owner was Miss Jean Macdonald; I went to school there. There were stables off the main drive which were filled by horses and ponies supplied by Rogerson of Selkirk who bought and sold horses and so needed ...see more
I have very happy memories of the two years I spent here. I was aged 8 to 10 years old at the time and left to go to Australia. My name then was Susan Day. My friends' names were Rachel, Fiona and Julie. I lived at Keeper's Corner and caught the bus to and from school from Redehall Road near a small shop. I live in Western Australia and have returned to England to work and holiday over the years.
I remember moving away from the slum clearance areas of Miles Platting and moving into our brand new semi detatched house off Lord Lane. The fields and woods offered an adventure playground better that any I had known; so much green, so little noise... Unfortunately, the developers were still chipping away at this natural beauty and within ten years all the countrtryside had been replaced by more and ...see more
The picture is of the bottom end of Church Street; the old Morris Traveller was my father's car and it is parked as seen outside 72, Church Street. I was born in Edenbridge, and lived in this house until I was 17. I have very happy memories of living down this street, playing rounders, and british bulldog, all the kids in the street use to play together. We were never in doors, always out over the fields to Tank Wood and fishing down the river...'very' happy days.
I arrived at Park Hall in October 1970 until May 1973, and much to my amusement left as the top Scottish Junior. It was the beginning of a perfect time and a wonderful life for many years. Those of us who arrived as callow youths left as 'men'. I would like to express many thanks; to the camp, to the town and to the young ladies who taught us many things (social skills). I went back for the memories....40 years after I left.
In September 1970 I had my hen night at the Coffin House; it was then a restaurant and I went for a meal with friends. Being born and brought up in Brixham I have great memories of the town and often return. I am currently trying to find any photograghs of the Symons Bakery that was in Middle Street before the properties were knocked down to make way for modernisation! I can remember when the buildings had been knocked down, seeing the old bakers oven in the back wall.
For all those people who like Memories; there is a movie you can buy about Renishaw - it's a great buy. Contains old photos, cini films and old videos scenes as well as modern scenes.
I was in this hospital for 2 years from 1952-1953.
I left Castle Down School and started work in the sub post office in Station Road in 1978. I remember the milkmen coming in with all their weekly takings! Worked for John Collins and with Heather Andrews. A great job even if I did have to work Saturday mornings, all for the princely sum of £22 before tax.
It's funny how we forget. I had forgotten all about this pool until I saw this picture. I shouldn't have though I still have the scares to prove I was there. If I remember correctly there was a waterfall in the shallow pool that was covered with some type of sharp pea shingle. I was climbing on the side of it, just as my mum called to me to get down I fell and slid down the side cutt my left knee ...see more
I was born in Pimlico in 1946, but always have the fondest memories of my many visits to Leytonstone to, whom I knew at the time as, my Auntie Joyce and Yugoslavian Uncle Michael who lived in Vicarage Road during the 1950’s. I would travel with them on the bus from Victoria via Piccadilly changing at Hackney at weekends and during the school holidays. Leytonstone was a lovely place to go with their newer ...see more
This picture is of St Peter-ad-Vincula (St Peter in chains) at Bottesford, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. One of only a few in the country with this dedication another being in The Tower of London. 13th century Early English style and at the time of this picture would have been recently restored having had the roof raised to its original pitch.
My family moved to Broom because we had family there. We lived at the Camp for a while and my mum made a home out of two of the buildings. My dad worked for Mr Ted Atkins, running the farm side of the Mill. I was very happy in Broom and after 53 years living on Anglesy I still call it my home.. Family long gone now, but still visit and keep in touch with old friends. I sometimes stay at the Broom Hall Hotel which I remember as a Youth Hostel. Hazel Roberts (nee Dorrington).
I was in Newcastle Central Library and got to look at two old maps, one dated 1897 the other nearest to that was 1921. The reason I was looking was that I was trying to find out when old Millfield was built. The first map had three rows of houses on it; Albert Terrace, Victoria Terrace and Berkley Terrace. The drill hall at that time was at the bottom of the steepest bit of Walbottle Bank, opposite the end of Dene ...see more
My aunt, Kate Elizabeth Sarah Hunt, was the District Nurse in the Tockenham area covering Wootton Bassett and Lyneham for several years in the 1930's and she lived in Tockenham Wick. She lived in one of four small thatched cottages in the road towards the Wick. It would be interesting to know whether anyone there still remembers her. Arthur Head
In the early 1980's I would visit a small bar called I believe, Henry's Bar, near Staines Bridge. Two old guy's, perhaps in their 80's, played Jazz; one played double bass, one played piano (I think) - they were great. I was told that they were big stars way back, perhaps in the 1930's. I would love to know who they were so I can search for some of their recordings. If anyone could tell me I would be most grateful.
Convent of Jesus and Mary.
From the year I was born (1968) until the mid nineties I was brought up in Ealing Village, just off Hanger Lane. I have many fond memories of doing such things as building camps behind the tennis courts or in the White house, riding my bicycle and playing games outside whilst my parents knew we were out of harms reach. Now that I have grown up I am interested in learning more about its history concerning the period ...see more
I remember Lock Farm; Mr Harvey used to ride around on his horse with a pair of binoculars. My father worked for him during the middle era of the war. We, as children, walked from Lock to school every day, Mr Gumbrell was the headmaster. I wonder if the clock is still up on the old barn? I was seven years old at the time. There was a saw mill at the farm run by a steam engine operated by George Walvin. Mr ...see more
This twin screw motor vessel at the Jetty belonged to our family company, the Southend Motor Navigation Co. Ltd. She was built for the company in the 1920's by the local Hayward's Boatyard, Beach Road, Southend and was commandeered by the Royal Navy for the Dunkirk Evacuation Operation Dynamo in May, 1940. She served through the rest of the War as an inshore minesweeper, ...see more
This was the day our house burt down in Oakland's Avenue, 5 fire engines - now that was a day to remember.
I was lucky enough to be looked after by the warden of Tilgate Forest and his wife whom I referred to as Aunty and Uncle Bill. Bill Wratten was employed by Crawley Council as warden and lived in a Nissen hut with his wife Emily; known as 'Warden's Bungalow' which was situated on the opposite side of the lane where the groups of huts were and are still used today by various clubs. I was taken there by my father ...see more
I moved to Andover in 1940 with my mum and sister, to live with my grandparents, my dad was all over the place in the RAF. My grandad owned a riding stable in Anton Road, towards the town. The side of the stable building had a huge painted sign 'Reddings Riding Stables' and I spent many happy hours there mucking out and polishing tack. I went to New Street Primary school, then when I was 11 went to the Senior School on ...see more
My great, great, grandfather, John Holmes, was born in Gentleshaw in 1791. He was an agricultural labourer I gather, and married an Elizabeth of the same age. They had a son, Thomas , born in 1826. He moved away and became a coal dealer before farming in Aston Cantlow.
Anyone related or who has any information on the family would be appropriately recompensed and their efforts greatly appreciated. I am ...see more
Summary House, constructed in 1601; converted to mid C18 coaching inn, and later divided into a pair of cottages, now returned to a single dwelling. Reason for Listing Scarrow Hill is designated at Grade II for the following principal reasons: * Date: securely dated by dendrochronology to 1601, this dwelling clearly falls within the period when there is a presumption in favour of listing; ...see more
I remember most of the teachers at St David's, Whiterigg. I started in 1952 with Miss Quinn, Rose McGuire, Miss O'Regan, Mrs Murray, Mrs Downie, Mr Barron, Leo McGeachan and Mr McShane. We then moved to Plains and Gerry Hughes, Mrs Reilly (music teacher, Miss Murray (art teacher) and Eddie Drummond a young science teacher. We lived in the prefabs at 11 Arden Street next to Davie Rintoul, Mary Kane, ...see more
I was born in Newton Abbot 1952. My brother John and I went to Bearnes School until John left to go to a new school above our home in Penn Inn Close. We left Newton Abbot when I was about 6 years old and moved to Bedfordshire. I remember the park (Penn Inn) the pub (Penguin) and the sounds coming from the swimming pool (now Sainsburys). I do go back occasionally on visits; I now live in Plymouth.
The bandstand where Jazz was played on, I think, a Sunday afternoon. The fountain - remember it being 'soaped' and indeed Queensway Stores, my first job on a Saturday and the first department store in town!
I remember the upstairs cafe here, it is where I ate my first hamburger and drank a banana milkshake! This would have been in 1959 (ish!) I also worked as a Saturday girl in Queensway Stores which was just out of shot in this photo - later to become a Tesco's and now I think is Next. Also memories of Leon's Dance Hall - jiving in Queens Square to jazz bands in the bandstand!
I remembered Vfranie as the first band I ever saw live, they played a gig in the autumn of 1967 - I was 11. The gig was in the Great Hall at Oundle School and they were deafeningly loud very heavy blues/rock. The only number I could make out was "Extra, extra, read all about it." I knew they were from the Leicester area. Never heard of them again.
I lived, as a 10 yr old in Valetta Gardens and went to the local school from 1966-68 before we were posted to Germany. Many fond memories of running around in the fields especially Rabbit Hill.
I am Barking born and bred on 25.04.1921 and lived in Fanshaw Avenue which was not far from Eastbury House. I have now reached the age of 92 and would like to share a memory which until very recently I kept to myself. I remember the old creepy Eastbury House which was then untenanted and sustained damage from Hooligans, the high brick wall which skirted the grounds and the shaded areas which ...see more
Daniel and Amy - Wedding Day, 18th September 2010
I was born in Barking 25.04.1921 and I am now 92! I had four sisters and one brother. We all lived in Fanshaw Avenue with our parents, so anyone that reads this of that era, can relate to the shops and the great Barking people. I can remember shopping in my rollerskates down Faircross Avenue for my mum and it was certainly a quick way to do shopping, definitely quicker than walking! There ...see more
I loved my schooling there from 1950 to 55. We had horses (oh, those nighttime rides), outdoor swimming pool (freezing at midnight!), Guy Fawkes night in the Elephant Pit, long walks to Polesden Lacey, hockey games against the nuns (they were tough!), wonderful teachers, pretty awful food except for one year when the cooking was taken over by Mother Hildegarde. The day we drenched Sister Aloysius thinking we were ...see more
I remember Websters very well, I was able to buy clothes by saving 1 shilling a week in their club. My cousin worked there after leaving school and before going in the ATS; she once gave me a Victorian child's apron she had found in the storeroom.
Tommy and Williamina (note the spelling) lived in Leslie Row, Radcliffe and I can remember going from school in Amble every Thursday to help bring water from a tap in the middle of street. Three taps served the street; top, middle and bottom, also I got 3 buckets of coal from the coal house over the road. The Nettie or toilet was next to the coal house and it was a hole with a seat going ...see more
Hello to you all, I'm hoping that someone can help with some research I'm currently doing on a stoneware pot I recently bought printed with the name H J Piggott, 45a and 46 West Street, Horsham. I've included a link to a photo of the pot and hope it stirs a few recollections. [URL=http://s231.photobucket.com/user/koichic/media/HJPiggottpot_zps668d9d11.jpg.html][IMG]http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee38/koichic/HJPiggottpot_zps668d9d11.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Derek.
My mum was in the womans footie team in the late 60's early 70's. She used to go to 'the Cali' often and was in the lodge, her name was Vi and my dad was Eddie. Anyone remember them? They were friends with the Worrels.
Hi,does anyone know the people that lived at 25 Church Street, Kington in the 1950's as they are relatives of my mother. Would be grateful for a reply. Surnames of Turner or Warren... maybe? Kind regards, Clare
We lived at Bridge Stores for several years during which time I went to the Infants and Primary School before going across the border to Heron Wood School. I remember playing in the Rec and making dens in the wooded area at the top. Each autumn we would dice with death by throwing sticks at the conker trees that were on the other side of the road by the BT depot. Dashing across the road to pick up any ...see more
