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In 1952 I was 8 years old and I lived at Bush Hill Park, Enfield. During my childhood my favourite park in the area was Broomfield, the particular attraction being the museum in Broomfield House. I vividly remember the indoor beehive with the long transparent tube linking it to outside to allow the bees to come and go, a penny farthing bicycle secured to the bannisters of the staircase so ...see more
I am writing and researching a book, hopefully to be published later this autumn about Rousdon and the peeks. I would be so grateful for any memories any one has of life at Rousdon until the sale in 1937 Please contact me either via this site or on nicolafcampbell@btinternet.com Many thanks
As a family we used to vist Cefn most summers. We lived in Northamptonshire and used to go to Cefn to visit my mothers family. They lived in Bristol House, Crane St.
They were a large family - 8 children plus 2 adults. Idris, Seymore, Mervin, Kerrison, Ned, Hilda, Phyllis, Evelin, Jones.
Like other writers I too can smell the Monsanto.
Swimming in the Dee, going to the cinema and the wonderful fish and chips.
A childhood filled with happy days.
I lived on welling corner, above the shops, flat 15b. I went to the embassy on Saturday nights where I met my wife in 1959 and still going strong. My watering hole was the Nags Head. I went to Saint Michaels Pimary and Elsa Road Schools. I also lived at 73 Lyme Road. I moved to Australia in 1966 but I still think of Kent and Welling especially. My name is Michael Hibberd. If anyone remembers I would love to hear from you. my e.mail is hibberdm@hotmail.com.
I was born in Combe Down, my parents owned 'Grove Stores' on the end of Hawthorn Grove. I have so many very happy memories of playing in Rainbow Woods, it looks a bit different now obviously, but I can still see it in my mind as it used to be. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers it as well, or 'Grove Stores'. Sally Mason (nee Daniells).
We used to own Walshaw chippy, it was a garage made of asbestos. I had loads of friends who used to turn up hungry, Fri and Sat night after the pubs shut. My dad used to have a back room full of people eating fish and playing cards. (I even called my dog Chippy as it was chip coloured.) He used to pile food on to families who were skint at the time. He had a second job; he was a school dinner driver so I had 2 ...see more
Hi, I've put together a list of Glenboig nicknames - can you add to it? Here is a small selection of the nicknames. If you would like a copy of over 80+ Glenboig Nicknames, please send me an email. Also,i f you have any old photo's of Glenboig, would love to hear from you.
Glenboig Nicknames - Surname (where ...see more
My name is Barbara Tucker & I spent several happy years during the Second World War at Pilton in Somerset. I was in the women's land army and can remember those wonderful days working with the animals and milking the cows at 6 am and working in the fields. I worked at Abbey farm and knew Paula Turnball & Flossy Billing. I would like to make contact with any land girl in Somerset. My contact details are
E-mail : simontuckerpgapro@yahoo.co.uk ( her son)
Telephone : 01823 400733
I have fond memories of the school. I lived with my grandparents across the road from the school. I remember my grandad buying buns from the horse drawn cart and bringing one over for playtime. I also remember playing round about the prefabs.
Brent Street was a typical suburban or small town high street. There were no really large stores but a selection of individual shops. The range of shops was remarkable with several grocers, bakers, greengrocers, butchers, chemists, fish shops, newsagents and hairdressers. There was a drapers and ladies clothing store, a gentlemen's outfitters, furniture store, hardware shop, shoe shop, ...see more
We lived on Gas Street. My family name was Gilder and my parents names were Leonard and Olga nee Carless. My cousins Pamela (nee Gilder) and Gerry Lees still own the Gilders Fishing Tackle Shop in Failsworth. I remember going to the bonfires and all the kids collecting the spare wood and guarding it like crazy. My older brother is named Kerry and my older sister is called Karen. I am doing research for a ...see more
Six of us lived in a 2 up 2 down property in Sutton until I was 18. No bathroom, and a toilet in the garden which backed onto an alleyway that ran the length of the Trolley bus garage. Imagine, when I reached 10, mum allowed my younger brother and I to walk to Sutton public baths and pay for a proper bath.
This is my father sat in the boat fishing on the Ancholme. His name is Jack Waters, a well known Brigg butcher (Waters and Sons) at that time, in business with his father and a brother in Wrawby Street. The photo was more than likely taken on a Wednesday afternoon - half day closing and time for some peace and quiet.
I used to stay at Tregonning Farm and have many fond memories. I remember listening to Stithians Band - have not been back for a few years - a lot of houses have been built and still keep in touch with the people at the farm alas my parents are both dead but the memories will never fade.
I was in the Shildon Operatic Society about 1970 to 1974. I really enjoyed it. We did such shows as Oliver, the Sound of Music and South Pacific. I was sorry to hear that they are no longer performing. I do not live in Shildon any more. I live in Idaho, USA. I like it but I miss Shildon alot. It will always be home. All of my family are still in England, some in Shildon still, of course I miss them more than I can say.
I worked in Toll Gavel from 1967 thru 1973 at Greenwoods Menswear which used to be next to Mackmans Bakers. I used to have their meat pie dinners on a silver foil tray and they were yummy and cheap. Saturday lunchtime was fish'n chips from Pecks in Butcher Row or a chinese lunch above Burton's menswear - all gone now - I guess probably McDonalds or KFC now. I worked with two guys and haven't seen or heard of them ...see more
Enjoying a bath or grooming session in the compound where they live for the winter.
The character of these buildings is astounding as they are so old but very well cared for to retain the era of the town.
So many of these well organized and comprehensive shops on Castle Hill and area that it is hard to choose which to buy your keepsakes.
Opposite my Aunt Alice's house on Duke Street, Windsor. These terraced houses are all boarded up which seems a waste.
When this flag is flying the Queen is in residence.
Looks like a barracks but is a main line terminal.
These swans are protected and have a full-time staff all year to protect, care for and nurture these beautiful creatures. But they are quite a handful especially when it's time for them to winter inside.
Now that high defensive wall has been removed you can truly appreciate the fortification of this castle.
Still in use 2010 - a great example of his work.
Still looks the same in 2010
Usually accompany the changing of the guard and also any special occasion.
Just as immaculate in 2010
Always a great way to spend a day on the river.
Still looked the same in 2010
Workers at the castle were allocated one of these cottages while employed.
Famous department/clothing store
The uniform of the Police force back in the 1800's - the helmet survived many changes throughout the years but some still are worn.
Watch from your descending plane as you come in to land at Heathrow. It is quite a "welcome home" sight.
Still the same in 2003
Before they took down the high wall surrounding the castle. It is now at seating height.
This is the view you get from your plane as it circles to land at Heathrow Airport. It is awesome from this height and seems to go on forever.
Still hadn't changed by the 1960's.
A very colourful and complicated ceremony involving much history of the area.
Always a colourful and lovely sight when the Changing of the Guard parade through the town. No matter what the weather there are always crowds for this.
A lovely way to pass time on a warm summer day.
Used to be a peaceful place to pass a few hours in contemplation and just watch the boats.
Wonderful to take a cruise on these boats on a warm summer day.
To this day this regiment is charged with protection of the royal family and are quite a colourful sight to see when changing the guard.
Lovely place to take a summer's walk and visit with the swans.
If you needed exercise this walk would be more than you bargained for.
Later to become famous as the site of the marriage of Prince Charles and Camilla. There was a blessing ceremony later in St. George's Chapel but Queen Elizabeth would not give permission for them to be married in the Chapel as Camilla was divorced. Perhaps an omen of future problems now surfacing.
A good view of the connecting bridge between Windsor and Eton. Only now open to foot traffic.
Across from the train station for Datchet and other parts
I believe this is still in operation as a hotel, to the left are the boathouses where the Eton rowing club was housed.
I remember when the old Roadmaster double-deckers used this bridge daily on their run to and from Slough. Now the bridge is closed to road traffic and the vehicles have to detour around the Brocas to access Windsor.
Before it was closed to traffic and cobbled. Although the Goswell's ally was paved with ridges back in the 1800's to allow horses to get a foothold when hauling wagons down.
People who lived in Clewer in the 1900's wouldn't recognize the place.
Can't recall if the "old girl" was still standing at the intersection of Castle Hill and Peascod St when I visited in 2010, but she stood there for a great many years.
No matter how old it is it never seems to change
Even looking at this with nostalgia it doesn't ever seem to change
I visited this park again in 2010 but it doesn't look nearly as inviting now as it did then, the price of progress?
Looked as if it hadn't changed in eight years that I was away.
Before they tore down the left side. The Slough College of Further Education replaced these shops and flats, if I remember correctly.
Looked the same when I returned in 1958 to Slough
Still looked the same in 1958 when I returned to Slough.
We lived just down the street from this corner and it all seemed so small to me after returning from eight years in Canada. I had left England at age 5 and came back at age 13 which was quite a culture shock for me. But Slough and area became my local stomping grounds as my teenage years progressed until I returned to Canada in 1966.
At 16 the High Street was the place to go and be seen. The two cinemas within easy walking distance, the park, the shops. What more could a teenager want?
My school, Slough Tech was right behind this centre
This was how we remembered Slough and it hadn't changed much when we returned in 1958, other than a lot more traffic.
I was born in Bellshill Martenity in 1989. I was born 6 months premature weighing 1 pound 04 ounces.
I don't have any photographs to show and I was wondering if there was any information that could be sent to me by email which would mean alot to me.
P.S hope to hear back soon, Thanks.
I also remember going on the boat across to Taynuilt. I have very happy memories of my childhood days in Bonawe.
If you knew my Grandmother Mckinnon and her daughter went on to marry Tommy Shaw they lived in the Guilt which has now gone.
If you wish to contact mail me on this.
P.S hope for a reply, Thanks.
Re the murder previously referred to, I remember this well. A son killed his parents in Montrose Avenue....just 3 doors away from my home. I don't recall their name, it was in the late 50s, as police were all over the place on my return from Bishop Perrin school.
I lived in part of the Governor's house in 1973. The back of the house extended to where the car park access ramp is now, before the shopping centre was built. In the cellar were bread ovens and a bricked up tunnel that went under the market square - a number of tunnels apparently linked important buildings. The upstairs rooms, on 2 floors, had stone floors which were very uneven - difficult for ...see more
I used to live round the corner from Oscar's shop, my father was the Headmaster at Bin Brook School. I remember well having a go on Steven Cooks motorbike round his yard and very occasionally driving Oscar's van, delivering groceries on the camp. I could never get on with the clutch in his A35 van, he always put kangaroo petrol in when ever I drove it (I was learning). My sister still lives in the village. Magic ...see more
If I remember rightly, the Middle Lane school / Knottingley High School opened around 1966/67, as we were the first ones to go to the school after leaving Ropewalk School where we did our first year. I stayed at Knottingley High until I left in 1970. I was in what was then called 4 building. I remember teachers such as Miss Ulyett, Miss Clapham, Mr Brooks, Mr Renshaw, Mr Carr, Mr Calvert, Mr ...see more
I well remember the line of elm trees beyond the lady pushing the pram. On a sunny afternoon I recall playing in the park when a V1 'Doodlebug' with its distinctive, pulsating jet engine flew low over the trees, (right to left in this photo) chased by a Spitfire. As a defensive measure fighter aircraft attempted to fly alongside the V1 seeking an opportunity to tip the wing of a Doodlebug to crash ...see more
I was married at this church on 25th March 1978. My grandmother, Evelyn Sanderson also played the organ here, and at its sister church St Georges further up Park Rd. My grandfather's funeral service was also held here; George (Joe) Sanderson. It was a shame to see this church demolished for the shopping centre's car park!!!
Towards the end of the war a 'British Restaurant' was built in Brent Street, immediately to the left of this photograph viewpoint and directly opposite the Brampton Grove junction (Barclays Bank as shown in this photograph stood on one corner of Brampton Grove and the Post Office on the other). It was a fairly large restaurant that served basic, wholesome meals at reasonable cost and 'off the ...see more
I was born in Croydon in 1943, moved to Addington, then Birchington (Kent) before returning to New Addington in 1953 where I attended Wolsey Junior School & Fairchildes Secondary School. Shirley Secondary, Lanfranc Boys School & finally John Ruskin Boys High. I have many vivid memories of life in New Addington in those early days for this large sprawling estate. Built on a windswept hill ...see more
My parents owned the Tip Top Cafe which was on the right of the picture where you can just see a parade of shops with flats above, which is where I was born. The bus stop in the forefront is where I used to catch the 65 or 265 bus to school in Surbiton. I also remember when the cafe was a meeting place for bikers (not rockers) and the cafe opposite was the meeting place for the Mods on their scooters.
I lived at Lymm Conservative club from 1949-1955 & my brother & I went to Pepper Street School. We knew Walter & Margaret Haddon, who were caretakers at the school. We loved to play in the playground when the school was shut - much more fun. I remember the house in the picture but never knew it's significance. Has anyone any photos of the Lymm Con. Club?
Sue Beetson (was Reddish).
I managed to enter the world in Lord Street, West Bradley, 1944. I attended St Martins and earliest I can remember lived in a prefab in Moxley (Castleview Road). After St Martins I attended Stonefield school. Moved to Wolseley Road about 1952-3 - I believe the prefabs were then knocked down. Yes I remember playing in the fields before the college was built. Also taking a short (?) cut across the ...see more
Dear Joan, Thank you for your contact. It was a wonderful surprise.
I am sure a shared memory amplifies the nostalgia. I logged in to FF and got very teary (I am a big strong boy 73) and memories flooded back. I too played on Bidston Hill and Thermopylae Pass was a favourite Sunday walk with my wonderful dad. I remember the summers and snowy winter walks and home to Sunday roast.
I often told my ...see more
My mother was from Newtown in Cardiff, near the docks. It was a community of very poor Irish immigrants. My great grandmother had a job cleaning the City Hall. She would walk through Cardiff in the early morning and do her work which included polishing the steps then walk all the way back home again, a good few miles. On the way she would stop at her friend's house and her friend would make her a cup of ...see more
