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In 1944 my mother was in the Ruskin Emergency Hospital in Oxford giving birth to my brother. Before going to hospital she sent me to the Kathleen Schlesinger Home at Russels Water. I was 4 years old but I do remember bits of my time there. I was there from around 3rd August until 6th September, a long time for a 4 year old to be away from his mother. I have some letters written by members of the ...see more
Its 1965 and I'm a 5 year old boy living in Tonbridge. Now, there was or still is a large white house almost opposite a green near to where there used to be a cinema. Can anyone else remember this house, what it was (children's home etc?) and the summer fayre held there? In 1965 I was taken there on the bus and saw the red Dalek from the Peter Cushing 'Dr. Who' movie and rode on a mechanical elephant.
Can anyone else remember this or does anyone have any photos of the fayre?
Ralph.
My name is Lee Struthers. I lived in Horndon back in the 1960s with my parents and sister at Alwin on Hilcrets Road, we moved to New Zealand in 1968. I have just been back for a visit, July 2010, went to the Bell for lunch. What a great place Horndon is, loved the place, wish I could have spent more time there. I remember going to school there and going to Cubs & of course church.
My grandparents Hylands live in the millhouse at Petworth. When I was a child, after moving from a farm at Sutton my grandad Bill worked for the mill driving a flour lorry and nan Olive used to sell tickets to men wnting to fish along the the river. I loved staying there, trying to catch fish in the big millpond with our nets. I remember the millpond used to swell and come up over the road, sandbags were put up to ...see more
Does anyone remember a pub called the Railway Tavern that used to be in Primrose Street? I actually thought it was Primrose Lane, but can't see that on the map now. Same street as the public baths used to be, or maybe still are, across from what was the Co-Op. It was attached to a restaurant, on an upper floor, I think called the Imperial. My parents owned it in the late 1970s, early 1980s, for a short while, but I see no mention of it anywhere online. Thanks.
My Great-Aunt Margaret Valentine married John "Hugh" Valentine and lived in Bower Road Hale in the 1920's. She was an infant teacher, had lovely red hair, and was described by my family as everybody's favourite. My Dad, Howard Norfolk, went to stay with her and her family around 1927 and remembered her fondly. Sadly she died in tragic circumstances in 1930 when she fell in front of a train on the level crossing whiich I guess may be the one by Hale station.
My name is Silvya Waston, born 1943 at St Mary's, went to school at Fair Childs, lived in Grenville Road. My dad was John Waston, if there is anybody out there who knows me please email.
My first memory is that my father's parents lived in the school house which is at the junction where the road forks to go into the village of Cumrew. William and Ann Thoburn, both born in 1878 and died in the 50’s. All of the boys Albert, Ernest and Fred worked as road men for CCC. Albert(my father) took over his father’s length which was from Carlatton to Newbiggin. Fred took the length from Carlatton around the ...see more
Thank you Lorraine for the many memories you brought back. I lived in Queens Crescent from when I was born in 1956 until I moved to Australia in 1968. I also remember the bakery on the corner of the lane by the school and the row of cottages alongside which then housed the doctors surgery, Mr Davies the chemist, The Red Lion with the budgies out the back, the Post Office where I would receive parcels, ...see more
My husband and I moved to Smallfield nearly two years ago. The noise on Redehall Road is quite a change from the peace and quiet of Cumbria! I am presently writing a book about Veteran's Memoirs' of the Italy Campaign (the Forgotton Campaign) 1943-46 and as Canadians entered the War with us in 1939, several have now contacted me and are telling me about the Canadian Hospital in Smallfield. Is there anyone ...see more
Grand parents, aunts, uncles with Winstanley surname buried at St John's. Staying at Tootle Terrace with relatives. Recent visit July 2010 met with octogenarians and older ones who have lived in this area all their lives. A photograph of my dad and some friends in a club house of some kind. Has been identified as Whittle Cricket club about 1930/35 when no catholics were allowed to join. This ...see more
Does anyone know of George Robinson of Wootton. Apparently he survived WW1, but witnessed the shrapnell hit on my grandfather Harry Walden service No.3/10333 KIA 22-7-1916. I would be interested in any info on George as I have none other than this. Thanks in anticipation Harry Walden.
Does anyone remember the McAteer's of Murdock Place or Sauchinford in Cowie, or the Bruce's, Judges or Kilmurry's associated with them.
My father John McAteer, a coal miner, was one of a large McAteer family who lived at 22 Murdock Place in Cowie, this address no longer exists. An uncle Tommy, after WW2, had an small holding at Sauchinford and in the 1930's I would have spent school holidays there. It would be nice, in my final years, to hear from any other McAteer's (or associated Bruce's, Judge's and Kilmurry's) who have, or had connections with the Cowie McAteer's. Many thanks, Patrick
I believe that my Great Grandfather, Henry Herbert Ward had a Blacksmith's business in Markyate in the 30's / 40's. My Grandfathers name was Ernest Ward born 1910 and I believe he had a brother. Edward who married Betty? I would be extremley grateful for any informtion on my relatives. Thank you Annette Ward
The earliest memories of the shops on Ellacombe Road was a Co-op at the top of the rank of shops a kiosk then Ron the off licence, wool shop, butchers and greengrocers at the bottom, these all closed when Asda arrived. Opposite the bottom of Ellacombe Road on Bath Road there was The Golden Fryer chip shop, me and my friends used to get free scrumps but only if we pestered them long enough! On ...see more
I was at the college from 1972-76 (Environmental Sciences) but have lost touch with many of my friends there - the recent posting from Kathryn jogged a few memories, as I used to wander down to Skippool to do some birdwatching and eventually sailing, when I could get hold of a boat. If any of those mates of mine from back then read this (esp. David Summerville, who may still live ...see more
When they found coal, Treodrhiwfuwch was only a farm. A book was published by J R Pearce back in 1985 about Pontlottyn and Treodrhiwfuwch. Over the years terrace houses were built for miners, some turned into shops. My father David Thomas Harris was born 16th Feb 1917 in one of these houses. He went to school here and at the age of ten he was awarded a silver medal for three years ...see more
Hi All,
I remember the same shops on the main street, I lived in Donaldson Road, No 37. From the phone box on the corner were: Clements, Wood then Slaven, Ross, Hamilton,
Young, Herd, Keiller, Beattie, Steele, Johnstone, Gilles, Mcrae. opposite us were Henderson, and Faulds, also were the foster families, the Carstairs, and the Gardners.
I also remember Jock Laing, James ...see more
I was born in Liverpool in 1952 and later with my parents, Ken and Ivy Jenkins and my younger brother Kevin in about 1960, moved into one of the two 'new' semi's built across the road from the Miner's Arms. I went to the Ash Vale County Primary School and was a member of the Frimley Green cub group which met in a building behind St Andrew's Church opposite the community hall just over ...see more
I was born in Caldecotte on 26,09,58, a great little village. I came from a family of 5 children, times were hard moneywise, but we always got by. We used to grow all our veg and kept chickens and ducks for meat. Dad was good with the shotgun so we always had a rabbit on the table. I was the youngest (a right Tomboy). Most days we would be up the allotments all day helping out whatever our age, a bit ...see more
I went to St. Anne's school from the age of three til I failed my 11+ and got sent to Thomas Moore school. I remember Sister Mary Dorothy was the head of the school when I was there and we had a teacher called Mrs Lodhi, another teacher called Miss Jessop and the really scary teacher was Mrs Williams. I recall she wore stompy Victorian style boots and if you could hear her walking stomping those boots ...see more
My father was born into a large army family and became very connected to Caterham barracks and was a ground engineer for the 615 squadron at Kenly aerodrome during world war II. My dad was born in 1914 and by the age of thirteen was living at the barracks with 12 other siblings. His father was a Sargent and his grandfather was an army architect that helped with some of the builds within the barracks ...see more
I lived in Bute Gardens West, from Oct 1943 to when I married in 1965. My friends were Donald Scott, Rex Poge, Yashew, an immigrant boy who we nearly killed with a bow and arrow, and brother Dave. We had a club, The Silent Death, we called it the T>S>D>, and to join you had to do all sorts of stupid things like jump off Donalds garage roof, or kick a hat [with a brick underneath it!] funny, we ...see more
My folks moved out in 1985 - we'd been there from 1960, the year I was born, and much had been done to sort out the huge garden. Mum grew lots of veg and we kept chickens as well. When Mrs. Dupont died, her cottage at the top of the yard was rebuilt as it was very old and the builders gave us a lot of firewood from it. My dad, Bob Collier, used to take a 7:30am service at St. Mary's twice a month, and I was allowed ...see more
Does anyone know what became of the family named CASTON who ran the Bell Inn in the early 60's ? JANE CASTON was my friend back then and I remember the fun we had and sleeping over at the Bell Inn with a ghost or two. She had a sister SALLY CASTON. Jane and I lost touch when I came to Canada. Please email me if this rings a bell (no pun). lasreed@shaw.ca Lynda (nee Service)
I was born at Hill View Lamberts Castle in the 1940s. Mum use to run a small tea rooms and I remember a hiking organisation called the Holiday Fellowship calling their once a week. No mains water, electricity or gas made running the tea rooms a difficult job. She had to walk 200 yards for buckets of water from a stream from the nearby woods. I have many many memories of those years.
My Mum and Dad often use to tell me the story of my birth. When my Mum went into labour she was taken to Freedom Fields Hospital, later that day (my Dad walked to the nearest phone box) phoned Freedom Fields Hospital to enquire as to how my mum was, only to be told that she wasn't there and that there had been no record of her being there, my dad could'nt believe what he was being told as he actually took ...see more
I spent many holidays, as a child, in Elton, staying at Beresford House, the home of Mrs Elliott, a lovely lady. My parents were Bill and Lucy Paterson.My father had holidayed in Elton since he was a teenager, and knew lots of the locals. My parents were friendly with all of Mrs Elliotts children....who were all married by then.I remember Joan, maried to Jeff, Framk, married to Vera, whi later kept the ...see more
I remember back in the late 50's, as kids, we used to swim at the Woodlands camp swimming pool. We lived at East Hill and used to either walk or cycle to the pool. I remember we then used to play in the club house. We have very fond memories of those days. We attended sunday school at Woodlands church and i can remember being collected and driven to the church by Mr Lukes and his family who lived ...see more
I am not a beach boy, even though we share a name. (I have not worked out how to create paragraphs,so bear with me.) My parents moved to the Beach when I was about 11 years old (around 1953) to Beach Road. We lived in the last house before the boating lake and I went to Patchway Secondary Modern by coach every weekday. I never sat next to Robin Stockham, he was too noisy!(sorry Rob). I also used the ...see more
We moved from Derby to the new estate in 1958. My son Paul went to the local school for a short time before we moved south to Hertfordshire - my home county.
Amongst his many friends I remember particulary Celine Reilly, and often wonder how she is faring - she was a delightful child.
I expect times have changed there now, but at that time we had a really good butchers shop, a ...see more
I was born in Chingford prior to the Second World War. In the early 1950s I became an avid cyclist and participated in several massed start cycle races on Stapleford Tawney aerodrome. If I remember right there was a downhill stretch on the circuit unkind to flesh and machine being mostly gravel. I wonder if anyone else remembers. About that time I belonged to the Unity CC in Highgate. Also at ...see more
I was a student at Clarendon between 1963 and 1966, and how I remember the Sunday evenings curled up before the fire listening to gospel and classical music before supper. Of course there were also the House evenings spent in the Principal's parlour doing our sewing or embroidery or some other craft work, while she read to us from one of the missionary books or short stories that she kept for the ...see more
It's taken 11 years to finally return to the North East. I have just returned to Wales after a short but very pleasant stay in Warkworth with cousins I have not seen for 11 years. We have been in touch for months now almost on a daily basis, discovering our ancestors, hoping to put together our vast family tree. I didn't know much about my dad's family other than he lived in Broomhill. Whilst on my break I ...see more
Does anyone remember Greengate & Irwell, Irwell Works, off Ordsall Lane? From 1957 to 1962 I worked there as one of the three telephone operaters. I have very happy memories of my time there and the many friends I made. My question is about the bridge which crossed the River Irwell from almost outside the factory. I always believed that it was the famous ...see more
Earliest memories... staying home from school (Church School now Russell Hall) in the winter because the boiler had burst. Swinging on my gran's gate on Highfield Terrace, and playing with a teaset and dolls pram in her house, and loving the view from her window, going down in the cellar to look at the washer boiler. May Dday processions, fizzy pop delivered every week, Dandelion n Burdock our favourite. Sunday ...see more
My parents were separated during WW2 as my mother was pregnant, so she was moved to Tintagel in Cornwall for 7 months. Through this period they wrote to each other every day - I recently read and typed out all 234 heart wrenching letters! It was a hard time for them as they had recently lost their first infant. They were desperate to get back together again and it finally happened in March 1941, a couple of ...see more
My memory of the pond was when I fell down a well in the pond with my wellington boots on, and my brother pulled me out. Also on the heath we used to build the bonfires for Guy Fawkes day, that was so much fun, bringing all the furniture and putting the guy on top, also the shovel with the spuds on, yummy. Bertha Deates was a favourite place too. Fond memories.
Irene Rogers-weller
I don't know if anyone remenbers me, perhaps Christopher Potts or Robert Tayor? I was looked after by Sister Catherine, if anyone remenbers me please get in touch.
My great uncle Mr Arthur Real who was born at Axmouth Devon in 1886 and grew up there, started a business in Castle Cary Somerset with Mr Walter Holton from Trowbridge Wiltshire in the 1930s. They named their bakery business Real & Holton. Mr Holton was a master baker and confectioner and worked in the bakehouse in Fore Street from 4am in the morning until he finished his day. ...see more
I brought up 3 children in Cyprus Street and have loads of memories of the area before demolition of the house from St. Johns Street through to Charing Cross. This was a redevelopement area in the 1960s -70s. Many of us were glad to get away from the cellar houses with outdoor toilets and no hot water or bathrooms.
Across the road was a convent known as The Little Sisters of the Poor, next door was ...see more
We moved to Shalford's new country estate "Somersbury Drive" as a young family from Eltham in London in 1959. My parents said that when they first saw Shalford there were still cows grazing on the village green. For them it was the remote countryside. I recall a concert in about 1960, in the newish village hall, where I later attended Brownies, at which my mother sang some songs, in a very glamorous ...see more
I lived in Holbury View and had Mr Oakley on my right with his little shop and his brother and his wife running a taxi business on my left. The Johnsons lived further down. My friend lived on the Green where his Dad had a petrol station and car repair business. My friend Martha Jane Everett lived opposite - the first girl I fell in love with! I loved my time in Lockerley and was sad to leave when my father was moved to Singapore. My name is John Scott and my email is lockerley@hotmail.com
Hi, my name is Milly and I am 10 years old. I have lived in Yardley for 9 years and I have lots good friends where I live and I go to Hobmoor Primary School and I have lots of lovely friends and where I live is okay.
I lived in Southall from April 1943 to May 1960, all my young life was spent there. Among the many good memories was the 1953 Coronation with all the excitement of sweets off ration and TV. We had our party in 2 canvas workman's tents from G. Wimpeys, Lancaster Road, Southall. The party was held in Lynwood Gardens off Lady Margaret Road after the Coronation was shown on TV. In the evening a large torchlight procession was held the length of Lady Margaret Road after dark.
Does anyone have any information about John Guy who lived in Little Jims Cottage in the early 1960's? John was my fathers cousin and I understand that he was a musician.
No memories but would like info & photo of Mr W Bensons garage who supplied my grandfathers MG WA saloon in 1939 - which I have just restored. Any info or links would be appreciated. Thanks, Rob Taylor
After attending Newton village school from the age of 5 to 14, I found employment at a place called Tholthorpe where a new airfield was being built. Being 12 miles from my home I had to use a bicycle to get there and back. This was fine during the Spring and summer months but was a devil in winter. However I enjoyed my 18months there where I witnessed an airfield being built from start to ...see more
I was born in 1944 at 52 Millfield Crescent, my nana's house, Mrs Liddle. I lived in Millfield till 1963. I was part of Jimmy's gang, I remember doing most of the things that Jimmy did. Saturday matinees there used to show 3 different pictures, first was a cartoon, then a cowboy picture, or fatty and skinny (Laural & Hardy 2 b p.c.) then the serial 'Flash Gordon', or whatever, we got our money's worth, I ...see more
As a young lad, I went with my family to pick hops near Staplehurst village, my cousin and I used to swim in a nearby river that had a bridge across it and arches under the bridge, and the arches were a great place to change into our swimming trunks. I do not remember the location of the river, but recall the happy times we had there, we found a raft that someone else had built, and we had wonderful moments there far away from the streets of East London.
My dad Len Bayford had the barbers shop in Forest Road. I was born in 1948 and he died in 1955. My brother Mike came out of the army and took over the shop.
We used to live at The Green, Bexleyheath off Heversham Road and my earliest memories were riding my tricycle around the detached bungalow. My mother took me shopping at Long Lane on this tricycle which had a boot and a rod device that allowed her full control of it. The Co-op then was three separate shops rather than the supermarket of today. A Greengrocers, a Butchers and Grocers. I can remember a ...see more
My late father was born in Troedrhiwfuwch on 16th Feb 1917. His name was David Thomas Harris, mainly known as Dai Tom.
He lived in a terrace house later turned into a shop. He lived there with six other brothers and sisters. His grandfather worked down the pit, his father worked down the pit. He went to school there. In 1927 Glamorgan council awarded Dai Tom a silver medal for not ...see more
My father, Dennis Chappin, who was born in 1924, frequently refers to a pub in Childwickbury that he frequented in his youth. He seems to remember leaving Harpenden town centre to have a late drink at this mystery pub as it had later licencing hours. I live at Shafford Cottages, part of the Childwickbury estate, but have yet to come across anyone who knows about this pub. There seems to be no ...see more
The best years of my life, I loved Blandford Camp and everything about it, swinging high on the swings singing songs, going to Blandford primary school (as it was callled then), roller skating around the camp, bike rides to the NAFFI, it was the second time round for me, we lived at Racedown Road when I was born, then when we came the second time we lived in Collage Road, number 32 or 37, I can't quite remmber ...see more
My father's family were born or lived in Cound and Counmoor My dad Basil Crump was born at 4 Coundmoor Cottages, BKI 1935. Also others in the 1800s. I hope to visit one day.
It was a stormy July evening with heavy showers bucketing down so the Union Inn on the village green at Denbury was absolutely bursting with people crowded around the bars. We should all have been outside the pub enjoying a display of Cotswold Morris and North-West Clog Dancing by two local Morris sides. More than a dozen musicians and dancers from "Harberton Navy" and "Heather & Gorse ...see more
We, the family, had expected to be going to a wedding, as my Mamma had been a widow since she was 39 years. She was now 60 years old, she had two daughter Ethel and Emma, 15 years and 13 years, when their father died. She had met with Tom, who was a lovely man, and she loved him very much. The day started with me going off to school (the Hardwick Street Junior School). My mother was taking my ...see more
My nan was born a Hayden in London, her father Levi and his ancestors go back in the village to the 1500s. Nan and grandad - Emma and Henry (Harry) Welsh - lived at Ivy Cottage, 30 Church Street in their twilight years and are buried in the churchyard. Nan once said she was related to the whole village. I am researching the family tree, and I must admit that many family lines do entwine!
Does anyone please have knowledge of the children of JAMES VICTOR NASH and his wife Ivy (she was Anglo Indian) who lived in GG in the mid 1900's. They had 5 (?) children and I would VERY MUCH like to contact any remaining members of the family. Jenny Vaughan Mob: 07805 634410 or via e-mail jvhvd391@tiscali.co.uk
Lindfield School, Hyde End House, Brimpton.
I would love to hear from anyone who has memories of Lindfield School, Hyde End House, Brimpton.
I was there from when I was six until I was eight, between 1947 - 1949, and have many recollections of the place - some good: the beautiful grounds, the old kitchen garden, topping & tailing the gooseberries, wonderful summer outings to a local stream, ...see more
I was born in Newnham Road Binstead in 1955 and have happy memories of the freedom of living there. Being able to walk to Binstead school and walking alone to my godmother's farm (Newnham Farm) looking for bird's nests (quite legal then!) without a care. However the most distinct memory was waking up on Boxing day 1962 and seeing the snow. The lanes were completely blocked. Wearing short ...see more
My name is Eric Morris. I was at Burrow Hill School in 1952 for a year. I have pictures of Mr. Rees standing next to the football team and 3 more pictures. I am going to see a man named Frank, he was at the school for 4 years. He has pictures too and information. I enjoyed myself at the school lovely place, lovely staff.
I would like to hear from someone to share memories.
Regards
Eric
I used to stay with a friend in the 1950's in Middleham. Her parents had a grocers shop in the square and her father also had a mobile shop which he went round rural areas with. They also had a few hens and cows. Her father's name was Bob Doother. The living quarters were above the shop. I have been back to Middleham recently but cannot find the building. If anyone reads this and can give me any ...see more
My great-grandad came from Tankersley, Lowder Lee Backhouse, born 1856, he was model maker (E & M). I don't know what sort of models he made. He was married to a Mary Coperly who came from Wortly, Yorks.
My mother and her family, the Petits, were evacuees from Guernsey during World War 2. They were housed in Coates by Stow and then Saxilby. They attended Stow School. There were 8 children, Cyril, Donald,Olive, Mavis, Monica, Audrey, John and Mary. My mother, Monica, informs me that they were involved in putting on plays at the local hall and photos appeared in the local papers. Does anyone remember them and /or have photos?
Thank you,
Jackie Thom.
Saturday mornings at The Roxy, Barkerend Road, Bradford were a magical event in the lives of 8 year olds plus in the 1950's. The film breaking down which it did every week to the sounds of a hundred kids stamping and yelling and booing. It's a wonder the cameran didn't go to an early grave through sheer "stress".....which was never heard of those days. Then you had nervous breakdowns. Handsome Roy Rogers with his ...see more
My memory of Strumpshaw is being at the Country Music Festival 1993 at the age of 13. I spent a long weekend camping there with an old friend's family, and the most memorable moment was without a doubt Raymond Froggatt's performance. He had everyone so emotional - I can honestly say 17 years later I've never felt an atmosphere like that since!
We were on holiday in the village of Killin, Perthshire, when my daughter announced she wanted to explore further north, no special destination, just to 'up and go'. I was concerned at her taking this trip alone, and volunteered to accompany her. What an adventure! We went over the loch on the Kylescu ferry (now sadly a relic on the loch side - now there is a bridge over the loch. We visited a hotel close ...see more
I was married to my husband Alec on 17th December 1960. Golden anniversary this year.
I too am intrigued by stories of this pass, and have no images of it, although I have an extensive section on Bidston and surrounds on my own site. I am also in communication with Joan Grey on this. I phoned the Rangers of the Hill, and they told me that the pass was simply 'Upton Road, now leading down Ford Hill' but joan tells it it was an actual area of the Hill and now, contrary to the terms of ownership, the ...see more
I well remember being 'evacuated' by my parents to live for a while with my Aunt Elsie, and Uncle Percy Locker, after our family were 'bombed out' of our home in Hertfordshire. They lived at 87, Harwill Crescent Aspley, with my late cousin Lillia, and they had two labrador dogs. Lillia was four years older than myself, and a musician, she played the accordion, and was a member of the Haymes - Hague band, ...see more
I can remember as a child staying in Tower caravan park, and also in the little roads leading up to the park which were all named after cars.
The big old carts coming round couple of times a week to empty the toilets as at the time there was no plumbing at all, hahahah, and the smell, omg, we used to gag, hahahaha.
My children now have memories of it too as we took them there when they were small, they now have ...see more
Hi
I grew up living at Stalisfield, and left when I was 18. My mother died and my father is still there and recently I have become more interested in the history of Stalisfield. Why is the church so far from the village? What used to be by the church? Was there a windmill there as well?
Any information about the history would be very interesting.
Thank you.
Does anybody remember the Ritz cinema on Scott Road? I used to enjoy the Saturday afternoon pictures. In those days you had to stand up for the National Anthem. If it happened to be your birthday you got a free bag of sweets and an ice cream when going to the cinema.
I am Roger Davies of 11 Avondale Road, DOB 19.09.43. Went to Sebastopol Infants school 1948 and then to Griffithstown Junior Mixed - Bryn Jones prior to 11+ ! West Mon 1954. - Harrison, Garnet, et al. Recall Pontnewydd and Cwmbran as was and have some photos. Recall Sebastopol and Pontrhydyrun stations functioning and accidents when tall vehicles hit railway bridge at Pontrhydyrun. Percy ...see more
I grew up in Netherton, it was a was nice place then, well sort of, amongst the fighting, as a child we used to go to Sefton church every Sunday, past the village green post office shop (not there now) and on through the farmer's fields, there would be horses and cows and sheep, we would ride the horses in the field on the way to Sefton church. When we got to Sefton church the old Punch Bowl I remember it ...see more
In the process of charting my family tree I discovered that my ancestors had lived in Low Kilburn during the 18th and 19th centuries. Thomas Gamble was a butcher and the family lived in the row of cottages at the other side of the pub car park. Although there were at least four generations of the Gamble family in Kilburn, I was unable to find any gravestones. The family left Kilburn after 1841 and moved to Scarborough where they appeared on the 1851 census.
I lived Aveley in Dacre Crescent from August 1950 at six weeks old and lived in the prefabs until they were knocked down and we moved into the new houses in Dacre Crescent I lived there until 1991. I have many good memories of Aveley as a child and as an adult.I now life in Northampton with my wife Sue