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I lived at the Church Inn until I was 15. I worked with John Horrocks wholesale greengrocer - we visited Smithfield Market every day - his son in law was called Wilf.
I have been trying to find some information on the pub at Woodhead called George and Dragon - it used to be at bottom of road to Hole Moss, I can remember being in there - they had a pianola which played itself - any info would be appreciated.
Regards
Ken Batty
Hi Francis,
I was born and bred in West Bank Street Salford, across the road from the Police Station on Regent Road (where the fairground was). I attended Regent Rd School from 1952 until 1960 when forced to go to Ordsal Sec, I loved Regent Road School, Mr Siddall was a fantastic teacher.
If you are interested I have written a book about my life in Salford (not published it ...see more
I was born in Doggie in 1934. I remember playing football in Elm Rd refereed to by the person in one of your letters and was wondering if I went to school with that person. Although he/she may know my nephews John and Alfred Mould better. I left Doggie when I was 18 years old and now live in Australia, but have fond memories of my childhood in Cornforth and remember the very things mentioned by people on ...see more
I'm just researching my family history, I was born in Hough Lane, Lower Broughton, Salford. I cant find this address? Apparently it was above some shops? Has it been demolished, has anyone any pictures or photos I am going back over 45 years.
I lived in Mather Street from when I was born in 1963 until I moved to Chadderton in 1970. My Dad had lived there as a child too and knew the people at the farm. I remember he used to take me there - pig smells always remind me of that place. I also went to Mather Street school as my Dad did before me. I remember the bonfire we used to have between Mather St and Dalton St ( I think ) - I remember the hot ...see more
My ancestors, Goodman, came from Batchworth and my grandfather was born at Bury Farm Cottage. According to the old maps the plot now is sadly at the bottom of one of the lakes. I know that in the 1870s the Bury and grounds were purchased by Lord Ebury. Not sure though if Batchworth and Batchworth Heath are one and the same.
I was one of the last Grammar school girls before it turned comprehensive and became the Radclyffe School. The old school building has been knocked down now - does anyone have any photos of it?
I used to go every summer school holiday to my great aunt & uncle's cottage [ Elm Tree Cottage]. I visited last month and it is still there in excellent condition.
I remember harvest time, shire horses, haystacks, threshers and combine harvesters, cold tea in the hedge in a quart beer bottle for a refreshing drink.
Chopping sticks for kindling in the shed. The milkman coming round with a small churn ...see more
I was born in Church Street in 1940, next to the Fox & Duck public house. I went to Layston School, Mrs Skipp was head teacher. I played for the Fords in the early 60s. Mrs Mayes kept the shop opposite. The butcher shops in those days were the co-op, Wally Joiners, Piggots and Howletts. Days ran the newsagents. I forgot Jacksons the butchers, Scrivner the cobblers, Moses the grocers, Miles the barbers, Mrs Ants ...see more
Anyone remember York Parade, where my wife was born in 1938? I have also posted more info on Dagenham comments page. Please contact me before she falls off the perch,,,,Thanks Ian and Yvette
Does anyone remember Ethel Marsden nee Storey and Herbert Storey who lived at 2 and 3 Whitehouses, Barefoot Street, Ripon before their homes were demolished to make way for the flats in the 1960s.
As a girl, Ethel Storey lived in Todds Court, Ripon, with her four siblings and parents, James and Louisa Storey, next door to the Bendelows and the Flowers. Ethel was my grandmother and I would love to know more. Does any one know anything about her husband Arthur Marsden and where he is buried?
My family lived at 'Bryher' New Polzeath. I went to Hoiliday House School, Harry Edwards was the Headmaster. He lived with his wife and children in a cottage at Porteath Farm. What better place could there be to grow up. I still keep in touch with Melville Coad, we were at school together, his father was the local butcher. We had some great times; apart from the evacuees, the war ...see more
There are a few more observations I wish to make about Troedy. There is a common theme running through most of the memories posted on this website and that is one of very happy times gone by. As an outsider, I recognised early on that there was a very strong community spirit in the village. Everyone appeared to know each other and everyone was friendly and willing to help each other whenever ...see more
I looked for a photograph of the old Primary School but did not find one. However, this brings back memories of wonderful vegetable, fruit and bread arrangements at the Harvest Festivals. I attended the school from 1955 to 1961.
I am really happy that due to this site, a childhood friend from Hope Cove has got in touch again, after many many years.
I was born at 23 Fotheringay Road in March 1959, across from the Spar Shops, where at one time my uncle Bert ran an Askit van. On my way to Woodnewton School, he always gave me a Kitkat. He stayed on Argyle Street, behind the town centre. My father worked in Stewart and Lloyds, along with his brother Joe Kerr. My mum was a nurse at the Agnostic Centre and was once in the local press. My neighbours were the Maxemmews, ...see more
A friend of the family introduced us to Purley. My father John Dighton, took over management of the grocery shop at 19 Colyton Way in 1952. I remember the water was from an outside type pump in the kitchen, and electicity from a huge noisy generator in a large shed at the back, and the floods every winter. My two brothers and I learnt to swim in the river. The house on stilts was freezing in winter and ...see more
At the house where we lived from 1928 until 1935, (No 24 Barracks Road, Burnley, now called Cavalry Way), it was called a 'back to back' row cottage. It comprised of two bedrooms upstairs, one just about able to fit a double bed, and one very small room for two single beds. This is where my sister and I slept until seven years later when we moved house, after my brother was born (we were all born in ...see more
Hi Tony Rowley here. I think it was late 50's, mid 60's. I had one brother, Jimmy and two sisters, Anglea and Pauline. If anyone remembers meplease get in touch by email or telephone. rowley2437@hotmail.co.uk - 01686670115. Look forward to hearing from anybody who remembers me.
Hi Elaine, Hope you're the one who put rollers in my dad's hair. Your uncle Jack and aunt Edna, remember nana Rosie.If you are, please reply.
Hi, I'm trying to trace my dad's family history. He lived in Shipston on Stour and his mother was Patricia Lygo (nee Wheatcroft) and his father Charles Lygo. My dad's name was Richard Andrew Lygo born 1961. He had four brothers; Nicholas, Jonathan, Patrick, Christopher and a sister called Melanie. If anyone has any information, please could you share it. Thank you.
My gran lived in No1 Blackburn Street,The Adelphi just opposite the Hyde Park pub. Among the many stories she told us when we were kids, was of a 'pieman' who used to sell his wares from a handcart. Each Friday evening he would park his cart outside the Hyde Park, and she said his trade was amazing! People would come from all over for his pies, that was a mark as to how good they were. When she could afford it one time, ...see more
I was born on the 5th February 1930 in the cottage known as Sunnyside, Little Polgooth, the home of my grandparents William and Edith Rundle. Grandfather, was a one-time tin miner at South Polgooth mine, 5 Turnings, before going to the mines in South Africa and America. In my boyhood, he was the local 'roadman' for Cornwall County Council, paring roadside hedges and cleaning drains etc.. My home ...see more
I can remember seeing a photograph of the viaduct complete with railway tracks etc.. not sure where I saw it. It might have been in the 'smithy' - can't recall, it will come to me soon. I was put to understand that the railway was pulled up for the war effort, can any one confirm this? I remember Robert Powell whose father was Jack Powell - he was a train driver. My oldest brother Henry was his ...see more
I can vaguely remember the outdoor market, where the newsagent is now. At the top of Green Lane (near the chip shop), there was a side street (at the back of where the newsagents is now) , and the stalls would be on there. And then when that concrete monstrosity was built in the mid 60's, the market went there. But what was there before? I dont know. There wasn't Bellows Road, what was there, between Stocks Lane and the Earl Grey?
Great times at Taylor High with Mick Logan, Kev Hastings and Mark O'hara etc.. I remember the time I went up on the flats (across from Taylor High) and got a big chunk of wet moss from a drain. I waited for Mick Logan to pass, then shouted his name, he looked up - then bingo! I let the moss go.. direct hit, right slap bang on the coupon, what a shot - laughed for weeks after it!! He took it in ...see more
I remember Norton Bridge from 1969 when there were two shops. One that was part of the post office, the Railway Inn pub and the railway staion. Sadly all that exists out of all these now, is just the pub. We made our own fun in the 70's, plenty of fields, a river to go swimming, and pools to go fishing. There were no computers, Xbox or Playstations - there was never a boring moment. My dad was born there 1938 and still lives there, those were the days...
Before my father passed away, he told me of a murder at the Mote House (Ightham Manor). Apparently, my great aunt Alice worked there as a housekeeper, when the murder of Caroline Mary Luard took place in 1908. She was found shot in the summerhouse - the case was never solved. Before my aunt died, she told my father that the murderer was the Major, (Caroline's husband). I dont know how accurate this is, but quite interesting don't you think?
My father, Emlyn Jones was from Betwys, born in a house up near the lead mines in AberLlyn forest, now a ruin. My taid (grandfather) Hywel Jones, lived in Bro Gethin Terrace, my nain (grandmother) Mair, died before I was born, aged 53. We stayed there, with my mum and brother for a holiday. There is a photo of me in the back garden with a hula hoop! Taid made my brother and I a walking stick each. I remember him ...see more
Can anyone tell me when the Black Bull and the Cross Keys got pulled down to make way for the Roundabout and junctions of Kendry, Ardsley, Wombwell and Lundwood. It was at the Cross Keys where my wife and I, had our reception, where we'd also spend a few hours within the Black Bull. Just a few yards from there was Wombwell Lane, of which we were living within a guest house. It was whilst living there within ...see more
I used to go with my mum to pay the gas bill at the Gas Board. As soon as it came through the door, we were up Middle Lane into Crouch End and queueing with everyone else to pay the bill.
Mum, bless her, as soon as the bill came in, we were up there paying it before the money ran out. Oh happy days... Love you mum, Joyce.
My mom and dad were married at St Leonards, in the late thirties - myself and my brother were christened there. My brother and I, were born at 81 Moseley Road .My brother and I, had many a good time playing behind the houses opposite. In those days we had real summers. We both went to Etheridge Junior School in Fraser Street. I was May Queen there in 1956. Boy what a day that was, nerves abound! My parents were so ...see more
I remember going to the court school of dancing in Park Street on a Saturday night and it was there that I met my husband, Roger. It was a great place to meet and have fun in the 60's - does anyone else remember it ?
I joined the staff as a house mother. I slept in the dormitory with the children. The children appeared happy and settled. There was a famous athlete who used to train in the grounds? Pirie, also a great dance hall near by with a wonderful resident band. I enjoyed my work but I wanted to travel. To work in Hong Kong.
Has anyone a memory of the above, did you work there or in a corset department of a store? If so I need you to share your memory with me, unless this important social trend is not documented it will be lost for ever.
What was your relationship with your customers - and if a customer, what was your relationship with your corsetiere - what age did you start to wear foundations?
We had a lot of single sex ...see more
Has anyone any memory of the above - did you work in a corset shop (or own) or the corset department of a store?
What was your relationship with your customers and what was their relationship with their foundation wear? Did mums bring daughters? No matter how wacky or off the wall, I need your memories.
During the 1950's / 60's we had a lot of single sex schools - did a Mum bring (or buy) foundation wear for her ...see more
Has anyone memories of the Corset Shop or did you work in Cheesmans Corsetry Department between 1948 - 1988 - I need your memories or they will be lost forever no matter how wacky or off the wall. Shop Assistants - were your relationship with your customers or the relationship with your Foundation Wear.
During the 1950's / 60's we had a lot of single sex schools - did a mum ever bring or buy foundation wear for her ...see more
Has anyone memory of the above - I need people who used the shop between 1948 - 1988 or was connected with the shop - I need memoories of foundation wear and the relationship with it so - wearers - shop assistants (including department stores ) no matter how wacky or off the wall your memory is important - we need to get this down before it is lost - example we had a lot of single sex schools in the ...see more
I was born in Belaugh and have lovely childhood memories.
As I recall, at the time there was only 2 girls, myself and Rosemary Basted - all the other kids were boys.
We had lovely times on the farms and in the river which ran down the bottom of my garden, there were 4 cottages where I lived with my parents and Aunt Nellie, The Misses Fields (Eva and Jean) lived one side, Ned Durrant and his father the other and ...see more
I was born in Hereford in 1944 and moved with my parents, George and Gertrude, to Whitecross Farm Cottages at 9 months - dad worked on the farm. At 4 years we moved to a new council house, 4,Green Gates where I lived until 15 when I joined the RAF. My parents lived there until dad died in 1978 when mum moved to 17 The Claytons, she lived there for 10 years and spent the last 6 years of her life at Lawfords House in ...see more
A great place for everybody from picnickers to people going fishing or just out for a walk. I used to go there quite often especially in the summer. The boats were good fun and even in winter, it was a good birdwatching area. Does anyone remember opposite the road from the Ponds, a forested area which was hidden until you entered it, known as The 'Dirt Track'. This was a track where we used to ride bikes and ...see more
I was born at 601 Zouch cottages (which may possibly be in this photograph) in 1955, the address was changed later to 46, Nepal Road, I think probably in about 1960 and my Nan and Aunt lived at 8, Nepal Road down the hill. I funnily enough also remember Barbara Harris (lovely redheaded girl if I remember correctly who lived half way between my house and my Nan's) and I certainly have ...see more
My maternal grandma, Mrs Rowe, lived at school house as caretaker for about 40 years until she died in 1978. My mum Edith was brought up here, as were her sisters, Irene, Dorothy and Marjorie and her brother Alfred better known as" Sonny". We all, i.e. aunties, uncles and cousins, used to stop at Nanna Rowes for a few weeks in the summer holidays and I have nothing but happy memories of all the lovely people and ...see more
My father was born in St Mawes in 1910. On his fourth birthday (so family legend has it) he was given a pair of Dutch wooden clogs. Being a canny child of seafarers, he knew that hollow wooden vessels floated. So when the tide was in, he set off from the steps in the bottom left corner of this picture, planning to walk/float across the water to the steps below the Ship and Castle hotel, seen opposite. The voyage was not, apparently, a complete success.
My father, Thomas Henry Williams, was born at 57 High Street, Troedrhiwfuwch in 1908. In his early 20's he left Troedy for Bristol, to look for work. It was in Bristol that he met and married my mother, and subsequently my sister Sylvia and myself, Roy, were both born. As a family we never lost touch with my father’s birthplace. We spent every Christmas in Troedy and I spent most of my ...see more
I too was born in Collyhurst and we lived on Providence Place. My brother went to the tin school and we have a photo of him walking in the Whit Walks. Marcell Guest Paints is now on the site of Providence Place and they have old pictures of Collyhurst in the factory. My dad first lived in Collyhurst flats on the banks of the River Irk, his name was Ernie Dignam, we are also related to the Kenyons ...see more
As child of ten I used to go with relations and stay in Frith cottage, I believe they were friends of the family way back. My gt.gt. grandfather Thomas Brunskill was born in Crosby Garrett and he is buried in St.Andrews Church at the top of the hill. Thomas was the School Master of the Waitby and Smardale School from 1820 - 1860 when he died.
He made a trip from Westmorland to Paris in 1824 for ...see more
I was born in The Crescent, South Tottenham in 1945. I went to Crowland Road Primary School and later Markfield. My mum Glad, worked at the Jewish Hospital in Stamford Hill. I remember going to Saturday morning pictures to the Super and paying sixpence to get in. There were not too many cars on the road then, so we were able to play in the street quite happily or go to the rec in Crowland Road. I loved the jumble ...see more
I have vivid memories of visiting Hay on Wye as a little girl with my mum and nanna . Our reason for our visits was my nana had relatives there - Alice Jolly, Letchmere Jolly, Riley & Oscar Jolly . They lived in a house called Red Wing which I think was in Lion Street and my one favourite memory was that the garden at the back of the house ran down to a stream . Somewhere I've got some ...see more
Hello, my name is Helen nee Irvine, we moved away from Corby in July 1964, so I only have a few memories. I do remember we lived at 34 York Rd. Corby, Northants, from about 1958 to 1964. I'm actually trying to track down a few friends for my elder sister, June, she went to Hazel Leys Secondary School from 1958 to 1962, her friends names are: Pamela White, Kathleen Morgan and Sandra Booth. My brother George also ...see more
My wife Evette, was born in York Parade, Dagenham? or Ilford, in 1938 and her dad worked at the Ford plant. Her family moved north to Wallasey when she was only 7 so she only has vague memories of the area. Over the last few years we have tried in vain to find the area where she was born, even to the point of visiting Dagenham on two occasions. Her mother and father, Vesta and Jimmy Evans, went to The Fiddlers ...see more
I wonder if anyone remembers the taxi firm in Radlett in the 1950`s and `60s - Howards Cars on Watling Street, or Harry Beeson, the taxi driver. They had a 1938 Austin Eighteen (JMY 950) which was often used for weddings.
This car has survived and it came into my ownership not long after it ceased being used by the taxi firm and I still have it to this day.
I would love to hear from anyone who knew the car, or better still has photos showing the car.
Mike Kelly
My Mother's maiden name was Mary Baker who lived in Witton Park . She had a brother, Jack who lived in Witton le Weir. He was a church going man and ran a clothing business from his house (at first going house to house with a suitcase!). He had a family of 2 boys and 2 girls. Isobelle, lived in the village up until her death a few years ago. His other daughter, Lillian, died tragically when she was ...see more
I have a picture postcard which was sent to my mother from her mother (my gran) who was staying at Edgbury Home with my uncle, who was a baby at that time. She must have either had the baby there or been convalescing. I did not expect to find that the building still existed.
I wonder if there are any records of that time.
If my memory serves me correctly, the house here used to be one of the village shops. I used to live to the left of the picture at The Paddock. The Star Pub was almost opposite the village shop. Happy days.
To Mr Graham Bingham, I have tried to contact you but cannot get through. I don't have your e-mail address so can you contact me regarding Farnham Hall.
Shirley Hards
My husband, Ewen Donald McNeil Cameron, went to school at Crewkerne during the early 40's. He lived at Chedington Court, Misterton, where I believe his mother was housekeeper. In those days it was a finishing school for young ladies, and as you can imagine my husband was totally spoiled and adored by all these young girls. He has fond memories of these days but has unfortunately since had a ...see more
I am trying to find out geneaology things in my family - Boswells - dating back to the early 1800's and at the time of the 1841 census were living in Mappleborough Green, Studley, with a John Morris. Would there be any information on this from your area, would you know the church etc for instance. Any help would be appreciated.
My mum still has a caravan on this site and must be the longest tenant/owner as I am now 60 and she first bought a van on that site 50+ years ago. I remember the gas lights, walking the overnight pee bucket to the toilets, filling up the water bottle under the van. Her name is Eilleen Hayward and our departed dad Jeff, caravan N6. I have not been back to that site in 22 years as I live in ...see more
My mother was in a childrens home in Manor Road, Homeleigh and Placents, Miss Erskine was the Matron and she remembers all the children as if it was yesterday, she has been looking for Margaret Cole for 57 years. She remembers Bobby Simpson, Primrose Burton, to only name a few, if anyone has anything they can tell me I would appreciate it. Many Thanks.
I have explored the Union Canal in Falkirk over the past 15 years as a local resident and canal user - I have walked, and traveled its length several times over on boats, too ( in short sections of course). The journey began in 1997 when I started to walk around the area, then in 1998 I met Billy Mason who had a small barge (the Bonny Barge) and would take people for trips along the Forth and Clyde ...see more
I remember Queen's Park very well, first because my music teacher lived across the street from the back entrance, secondly when I was older it used to be the place to go and be seen on weekends for all of us teens!!
I lived in Haslington from 1943 to approximately 1954, it was a great place for a child to grow up. I lived in Cross Rd and my G'ma lived in Fields Rd. I remember the Post Office and Haberdashery next to it, also the Smithy across the road. I could be gone across the fields all day and my family would not have to worry about me. The golf course and surrounding fields were a great place to be, with the stream ...see more
I went to the St James School next to this church, but left in 1965 when we emigrated to Australia. Surname was Wheeler-Smith. Brothers Michael and Peter. Father Arthur, mother Barbara. Anyone remember? Dad was a fireman and also worked at Roys as a french polisher.
My grandmother, Annie Maria Pearce lived in one of those thatched cottages. The third door from the left of the white building. It was number 444. My parents Arthur and Barbara Wheeler-Smith emigrated to Australia with us three kids in 1965. My brothers names are Peter and Michael.
Marshall Gardens looks beautiful...where was it?? and why was it named Marshall Gardens....only ask because a lot of my ancestors were named Marshall!!!
I spent my childhood living in Hillside Crescent, and will always remember doing my mum's shopping in Lancaster Rd on a Sat morning. Down Browning Rd to Lyons the grocer, then often for a hair cut next door but one, from the Oil shop in Lancaster Rd, next door to the Seed & Pet shop, then Henry Waits the butcher, sometimes to the grocer next door. Across the road to the cake shop, then along the ...see more
My first job was at ICI in Witton in the offices as junior. I spent 5 years working at this company, very happy memories working my way up to a typist. The proudest moment was when I picked up my first months money to take home and share with my mother to help out with the family of three brothers and a sister. This was my first memory of independence. I was the eldest of five children. Happy ...see more
My mum lived in Preston-on-the-Hill in a farmhouse belonging to her parents Albert and Frances Egerton, she was the youngest child with 2 sisters, Margery and Joyce and a brother, Ken.
I remember going to Chester Zoo as a child with my parents and grandparents during the 1970s, each visit was really great, except for the hippos who made one of the worst smells I have ever smelt - it was nauseating!
My grandmother used to be terrified of going down Dark Ark Lane, probably in the late 60s and 70s, whenever we went to Delamere Forest for family days out.
1962 - 1982, growing up in Blakelaw, living in Lindfield Avenue going to the Walling Infant and Junior School, Blakelaw Lower and Upper School. Playing football using the garden gates as goals, playing football for Blakelaw Boys Club and Blakelaw Social Club, going for a pint in The Rokerby and The Balloon with my dad as a youngster. Playing in the quarry at the top of Sunnyway, which is now Blakelaw ...see more
I had a wonderful weeks holiday here in June 1961. I often think of the short time I spent there and the people I met, fellow campers. My chalet was, by today's standards a little more than a shed, but had gas heated water and a hand basin. I was eighteen at the time and often wish I could put the clock back! I met a young girl there who I chose to ignore; as we left the camp on our last day I realised that I had made a serious mistake and I have regretted this ever since!
I lived in Barkinside from 1952 until 1969. My parents were there until 2007 so I have seen so many changes. We originally lived in Clayhall, St Claire Close and my parents moved to Brandville Gardens in the 90s. Both my brother and I went to Fairlop and had a really sound eduaction there. I became a Civil Engineer and Stephen ran his own very succesful IT company. Marments had to be my favourite shop ...see more
My father worked for a company called Kango Electric Hammers LTD after leaving school (in 1962) as a Lathe Operator. I believe he worked for them straight from school so we are looking at late 1962 - late 1964 as he went into the army in September '64. They were based at Lombard Road Trading Estate, Lombard Road, Mordon (or maybe South Wimbledon), SW19. Does anyone remember ...see more
The blind man was my uncle Bernard Lamiman. He was supported by St Dunstan. He was a lovely gentle man, I used to sit on the sea wall with him chatting, and he always showed me his braille pocket watch.
I can confirm Pittle Lane does not exist in Hornchurch, this is in fact Billet Lane out side what is now the Doctors and Dentist surgeries 58, 58A & 58B Billet Lane. Both the properties on the right hand side still occupy the land. Although 60 Billet Lane sold its orchard off to build 58A Billet Lane in 1953. 58 Billet Lane, the doctors, sold its orchard off to make way for the new doctors surgery 58B Billet ...see more
My Gt Grandfather, Edmund Woollard Willis, was the Licensed Victualler of the Castle Hotel in Wroxham about 1912. As I am researching my family history I would be very interested to hear from anyone with photo's or stories that you could share with me please.
1970-1971'ish, there was a homeless man named Trevor Hughes who used to wander the streets around the Guildhall and the market. He always wore a daffodil in his hat and was the local character. The probation officers made sure he got his medications. He used to smash a window every Christmas so he could go to Bedford jail and get Christmas dinner, then the inmates and the guards would have a collection and he ...see more
My memories of St Johns are that of being slippers every night before bed but I would like to talk to anyone who was there 1955 to 1959. We came from Paddingtion London and I suffered from hearing problems I wait to hear from anyone who remembers me.
