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As a child we often travelled to Berwick just to see the lighthouse. We live in Ayrshire but my great grandmother, Robina Burgon, was from Berwick and the last person to man the lighthouse before it became operated by electricity. She took over from her father who worked on it for 9 years before falling ill. I loved visiting there and listening to the stories. Fond memories.
Looking for any info on Elizabeth Male, a nurse and her brother, they lived on 18 Intalbury Ave and 95 Cambridge Street. I am looking to help piece together the missing pieces of my life. I was adopted. Thankyou
I was born at Link House at the bottom end of The Drift in 1948. Me dad was Bob Henderson and me Mam was Jessie. My Grannie and Grandpa Keen lived at The Drift and then moved to Hadstone, where we moved to in the 60s. Most of me relatives are Keens; Peter, Alec and Melvin. Then there was my uncle Sep Shanks and his wife my aunt Dot....boy they could throw a party, in fact I got my first kiss at one of them by a ...see more
I lived in All Saints Road at the far end as it was a cul de sac where there was some waste ground that had once been a vicarage and we knew it as bells yard. It was a great place to play until it was fenced by the council and after that people threw their rubbish over the wall; us boys scaled the wall but the neighbour would chase us out. I had two paper rounds and worked for a green grocer called Tiddler in Haydens ...see more
I went to Hassall Green School and unfortunately left 20/2/1981. I often look back at the school remembering its cosy structure and the lovely teachers, Mrs Mitchell and Mrs Tough. We did assembly in the mornings often singing "Onward Christian Soldiers" which I remember was Andrew Baileys favourite. I can still remember the smell of cooking, the image of Christmas decorations set in the tall windows. I ...see more
I was born in what was called The Pit in 1926 , lived there for a year then moved to Fordham Road. I remember the recreation ground where we had lots of fun. Went to school when I was 4 in 1930, the headmaster called us by our surnames! I could read when I was 4. Moved to Cambridge when I was 10 .Ended up in Leeds where I am to this day
I moved to East Ham as a nipper in 1943 and lived in Bartle Avenue. During the war I contracted diphtheria and spent eight weeks in an isolation hospital somewhere in Woodford. During that time a V2 rocket dropped in the area bounded by Navarre Road and St. Bartholomew's Road. I have tried to confirm this on the internet sites but cannot find reference to a V2, although mum & dad always maintained that ...see more
My father, Charles Axford, found a mine on the beach in the morning. As it was a hot summers day he carried it into the back room upstairs of the Watch House as he knew many people would be coming & informed the coastguard. After school I went down for a swim and undressed & dressed in the front room of the upstairs of the Watch House. At 6 o'clock the bomb squad arrived from Plymouth ...see more
Cannot believe I stumbled across this photo in a calendar that was given free with a local newspaper a few years ago. On close examination I realised that the couple facing the camera on the left hand side are my grandparents, Jean and Trevor Martin! What luck that they were there at the time of the photo. Amazing!
Oh my goodness I remember the scary Miss 'Reid. I was only at the school from 1961 - 1963 but she was my class teacher and gave me nightmares! I don't ever remember hearing her speak, but I have vivid memories of hearing her shout !
I remember great times. I lived at the Laurels, Smallfield Road. All I can remember is fields and fields, and opposite was The Bluebell Woods, we used to go out and walk for miles. Our family had a corgi called Lofty. He used to to to bottom of garden and burrow into the field and as I was around 3 I used to follow him and we would have an adventure. My parents could not keep us in. Mind you it didn't do us any ...see more
I lived in Venterdon in the house opposite Dingles yard from 1951 til 1960, and six mornings a week steam rollers would start trundling out from 8am. At that time Venterdon consisted of a single file of houses right up through the village. Some of the older cottages did not have water and these people would fetch buckets of water from the village tap for cooking, bathing and for the weekly wash. No toilet facilities ...see more
While I was at university I spent the summer holiday vacations waitressing at Hopton's holiday camp,1952, 1953 and 1954. I am now living in Devon and am in the same drama as a male friend who had holidayed there in his late teens, almost certainly when I was there. No two waitresses could have the same name so I was called 'Sally'. I had a wonderful time there, worked very hard, played hard ...see more
Hello Francis,
I was always at the Upper Deck... I loved it there. Somewhere I have a photograph of myself as a little girl but already conscious of herself, posing on the ladder leading down to the pool. Happy, happy days.
This is Mardyke School, South Ockendon
I stayed here when it was a Youth Hostel. We had to sleep on the floor in a gallery with a large tapestry. One of our group swore that they saw a ghost during the night. I remember that there was a Priest Hole accessed through a cupboard in the corner of one of the upper rooms. The kitchen still had a lot of the original hooks and fittings. One of these was said to be where people were tied to be flogged.
My first school was at Hawkhurst in approximately 1962. I remember it being very dark inside and possibly a rope climbing frame? I was one of 6 children, and a twin, and we lived in a part of a large house called the "Homestead" where I remember having "elevenses" every day! I suspect we were not there for very long as my parents moved us many times. I imagine "The Homestead" was demolished a long time ago.
Does anyone remember the big house on Church Brow called Cooper Hill? It was supposed to be haunted and it looked really scary, although a lady called Mrs Feldwick and her daughter Janet lived there quite happily.
My great grand father was married in this church in 1885 to Miss Alice Llilee, they 8 children between 1885 and 1903 and one of those children was my grandfather Robert Hall (1888/1954). I think there might be records of them kept in the church. I do ancester research and have found 2 killed in WW1.
My memories of The Crescent are of a safe place for all the kids to play out, even in the road - football, cricket, also athletics. I lived at No.16 and all I can remember is all us kids at the time playing out, only going in for meals or bed. Sometimes on summer nights we would go up to bed at 8, but by 8.30 if you slept in the box room at the front, climb out of the window onto the porch & drop down ...see more
I lived in Foreland Ave in the 70s and went to St Malachy's... had so much fun. Went to Electric Circus to see the Buzzcocks. My best friends were the Beaumonts - Steve, Barry and Graham. All passed away now and sadly missed. My other friends were John Mahon, Mike Gill and Graham Brindley. If anybody knows their whereabouts please would you let me know.
My memories of the small block of shops was the Penny Farthing cycle fixed to the wall outside the cycle shop. That shop had all you needed for your bike and more, like the elastic we needed for our catapaults. Hard to get anywhere else. Steggles where I done my paper round from aged 12 until I left school at 15. My round was Crest Avenue, St Marys Crescent & Manor Road when it was built. The evening round ...see more
My nan and grandad Tom and Mary Edkins ran the fishermans rest in the mid 50s where my great grandfather uncle geoff and my dad lived. That could well be Geoff or my dad going in !!!!!!
I lived with my mother and grandparents in a row of cottages near the station. we had no bathroom but used a tin bath once a week in the kitchen. We had an outside toilet and our water was spring water. my grandad worked as a signal man we had the Queen come in the 70's, the time when the gas lamps got changed to electric and we had the station road tarmaced! Wasn't without incident as the week before ...see more
Hi all. My name is Howard Matthams, son of Brian Matthams who lived at 165 Hardie Road Dagenham. He lived there with his sister Brenda May Matthams. Father was Ken Matthams. My dad was born in the late 30's. Brenda lived in the same house till about 2000 when she sadly died. I'm very keen to hear from people who knew my family. Howard. 07919 306084 or howardmatthams@me.com
I was born March 1947 in Guildford Surrey, my father was a serving soldier based in Aldershot. When I was two years old I was sent away to live with my fathers parents in Horden, "family politics". So here I am a grandchild with no siblings in a strange place and what a place no garden but a front step that was hollystoned weekly, a back yard that held a Coal store, an outside " the only toilet" and the ...see more
Swaffield school memories Hi people! I was in Swaffield Primary school from 1977 until 1979 ( but it seems longer!) and the only teachers I had was Mr Chandarana. He loved to drink his Slender Milk in the classroom. We loved taking the mickey out of his name! Next door was Mr Bishops class and on the other side was Mr Cornford who everybody loved and wished would teach them. ...see more
The first time i read anyone's memoir of their days at Mobberley Boys,they claimed them as fond almost happy days! I panicked for a minute thinking there were two schools of the same name! Of course,for me there was only one Mobberley! The coldest,frostiest morning of my short stay at Broome House was to be my last and i didnt know it til i was being ushered to the front door still eating ...see more
WAS AT RAVENSWOOD HOME IN HORNSEA IN THE 1950S AND 60S HAVING LOST MY MAM AND DAD WHEN I WAS 5 YRS OLD HORRIBLE PLACE AM NOW 65 AND HATED IT THE ONLY GOOD THING WAS I JOINED THE ARMED FORCES AND THE DISCIPLING WE HAD IN THE HOME HELPED ME IN THE FORCES
I WAS AT RAVENSWOOD CHILDRENS HOME IN THE 1950S AND EARLY 60S DOES ANYONE REMEMBER THEHOME
My brother and I used to go around this caravan site several times during our annual 6 week school summer holiday. We would sell plastic bags of fresh field mushrooms that we had picked at nearby solva. we would sell a 1 pound bag of mushrooms for the princely sum of 2 shillings and were never short of customers. The field that we used to pick them was a closely guarded secret but when we picked them, if it was ...see more
As a 10 year old child in 1959, I had a problem with my eyes, crusty and red-rimmed and sore looking. I lived in the outskirts of Liverpool, and thinking the sea air would cure me, our GP sent me to a children's convalescent home in Ormskirk. I feel certain it was in Green Lane. The Home seemed to be very big to me as a small child. There was only one ward I seem to remember, ...see more
My family stayed at this cottage several times each year when my brother and I were young including long hot summers when we were on school holidays. The cottage was provided as part of his job to my Uncle, Bertie Davies who was married to my Auntie Nora Davies formerley Nora Kelly who was born and brought up in Milford Haven. They had two sons Michael and Kevin and two daughters Bernadette and Jayne who were my ...see more
My father was Isaac James Irving;(born in South Africa 1914 Died 1979 His father was William Rooke Irving born in Frizington ??? 1880. He was baptized on the 22 September 1880 in the Parish of ArlecdonSt. Paule Chapel of ease in the county of Cumberland. These facts are from a copy of his Baptismal certificate I have. His father was Isaac Irving and His mom was Mary? maiden ...see more
I was born in groes rd. and lived there with my mum and Nain and Taid. The park was wonderfull. Playing tennis golf ,sailing my yacht the swings the boating lake and wonderfull fireworks on 5 th nov. when the finale was a waterfall into the lake and a swan gliding across the lake. On the prom there was the electric elephant which I loved and on the pier were shows and the pantomime. I went to Bod Alaw ...see more
Cliff view house was a small school just behind the esplanade .It is now an old peoples home.It was what was known as a crammers, a place designed to push pupils through common entrance exam, It was 1973 and I was 12, it was hard being away from home , I remember many tearful nights.Also I remember great adventures on the downs, takeing lost golf balls down to the club, exploreing the old war ...see more
Hello Peter, Just discovered your 'Dunsmore: People And Places Remembered' Mark Two here on the 'net. Good to know you're still active (and, I hope, well). I stumbled across the website when looking for something else on my grandfather, Thomas Murray Ford, to send to a long-lost cousin in the Bahamas whom I encountered while researching another common ancestor (the ...see more
My parents had a wallpaper and paint shop on the corner of High Street and Delamare Road. The business name was J & J Swannell. We later sold the shop lease to Henry Tilly.
I lived in a sweetshop come cafe on Top Dartford Road junction with Plantation Road the dustmen the funeral men and the local policeman Paddy Mccreary all came to our cafe they were a great crowd of men. Before that we bought a new house in Nuffield Road Hextable my Aunt Uncle and Nan lived next door but one and next door but one to them was another Aunt and Uncle then we moved to Top Dartford Road. my school ...see more
Sellincourt school memories.
Hi everyone!
My name is Nusrat Khan and I attended Sellimcourt Primary school during the early 1970's and what a brilliant decade that was! I lived above my dad's dry leaning shop called Superior Cleaners run by my dad. There was a KFC across the road and a John Brown menswear shop next to it. Next to my dad's shop, there was the sweet shop, J Knox ...see more
My mum is the current owner of the second house from left, number 2. We've lived in the house since 1992 and my sister was born there. The house is a real family home and although I've now moved away, I come home as much as I can. This is exactly how the house looked when we moved in, but over the years my parents had various works done including a side and loft extentsion - she still has the ...see more
I was born in Renton, we stayed in Back Street before moving to Tullichewan in the late forties. I have happy memories of my childhood in Back Street. Ann Webb was looking for information about our family; there were 7 brothers and 2 sisters in your father's family - Pat, Bill, George, Jack, Sanny(Alex) and Dan, sisters were Mary and Maggie. If you let me know what you have, I may be able to fill in some gaps.
I started Mardyke school in 1963. I remember riding little trikes outside on the grass at playtime and the plastic money we 'bought' our milk with. In my second year there I met Jacki Boyle and we remain friends to this day. She was the first child to get her black stripe for a width of the pool! My favourite teacher of all was Miss Springham, but they were all lovely - Mr Durham, Mr Richards, Miss Banks and ...see more
These houses are in Cherwell Grove, South Ockendon. The one on the right hand side of the semi with the white door and garage door was the doctor's surgery at some time during the 1960s.
I was a pupil at Stubbington House from 1953 ‘till 1958 and my step-father, too, was in the Navy. It’s extraordinary to read the memories of those whose names are now starting to come back to me, particularly Fogarty and Madden. It has brought back so many memories which I had almost forgotten, although I cannot remember many of the masters’ names. I do, however, remember the headmaster, Foster, who ...see more
I too remember the cold dark (and wet) changing rooms and the fountain and the Bovril. I went to the Mount and I too walked there with my cossy in a towel, but the teachers were different.
I have some of the most fond memories of my childhood on holidays in and around this place, so much so that to this day I still remember the caravan number CY17 that was drummed into both my sister and I so that we did not get lost on the camp. We stayed in the same caravan year after year, you know the ones with the old gas lamps inside and you could smell them burning it was all very cosy. But the one thing I do ...see more
My grandmother lived at No.25 Byres Road, a short walk from the Botanical Gardens and spent many Sunday afternoons examining the gardens with her siblings & parents. She also was courted there by my grandfather-to-be. In 2000, I was able to view the gardens building (it was unfortunately closed on my visit); however, I was able to take a few photos of this place that lived in her memories long after they emigrated to Canada in 1904.
My father, born 1927, moved to Perivale in the 1930's when the Medway Estate was built. Used to talk about the Chinese House on Horsenden Hill where an eccentric lived. Could be childish exaggerations remembered in old age, but can anyone recall or remember being told of such a place?
I always remember my time at Chaigeley with fondness....I made many friends there. The teachers I recall were; Mr Gululley, Mr Hamer, Mr Gyones, Mr Taylor, Mr Berry, Mr Jinks..just to name a few. I used to play crab football in the gym, counterpains in bedroom, 5-a-side footy and swimming in the pool, which was cold.. brill times there. And not forgetting Mr Duffy..I had a tear in my eye once I left. Thanks for the great memories.
I went to City Road School and vaguely remember the name Birchall. I seem to remember two of them, if I remember right one was tall and slim the other was just the opposite. The rounder one was quite funny, that would have been round about 1949 or 50/51. I also remember swimming in the ews water tanks in Hulme near the barracks
Photo taken outside of our family home on Bridge Street.
I was born at Coullie Udny on 8th September 1941 in my grandparent's house, their name was Burnett and he was a grieve at Coullie. The Cottar House they stayed in is now called Burnett Cottage. I lived there for 17 years and attended Udny Green primary school and then Bridge of Don Secondary. I still visit Udny Green quite a lot as my grandparents are buried in the churchyard and my husband's parents, John & ...see more
I think this was the first year I can recall of my Mother being a nurse there. When she worked nights sometimes I stayed in the room on the top floor. She worked there for many years until it closed, sadly. It was for children who were recovering from various problems and sometimes as what we would now call a hospice. My mother loved working there and loved all the children that went through there. I ...see more
Hi I was wondering if anyone may know of the Rees family, hopefully Barry? I met Barry at Pontins holiday camp in Morecambe. We became good friends and ended up working in hotels then went on to work in the Isle of Man staying at a B&B in Douglas. We were into scooters then. We had his Lambretta over there also (Mods). Like everything you go your own ways later on then forget to keep in touch ...see more
My grandparents, Olive and Arthur Webb, lived on the High Street. So did we and most of our family. They had 3 girls: Joan, Doreen & Beryl & a son named Ian. I am Doreen's daughter and have lived in Canada since 1974. I recall my cousins and I, peering out the bedroom window at the front of the house when we were supposed to be sleeping… watching the sailors wobble out of the pub. There was a Church, I think ...see more
I remember Rosie's Cheap Shop so well. I can actually picture Rosie now with her slight lisp. Did she not run the place with her son/sons. I also remember the 10 pence lucky bags from the market, and the sweet shop called the 'Talk of the Town'. I have such fond memories of Batley, but sadly haven't been there for 13 years.
I'm trying to find anyone who remembers the engineering firm in Ewer Street in the Southwark district or if anyone that was there during WWII, this firm made guns during the war. My dad, Fred was there and his brother Bob Jamieson, also my grandfather Harry Mather, and his daughter Vera Mather.also Alf Legget If you remember any of these people please contact me thank you. Beryl Clark née Jamieson
This photo actually shows Stifford Road at the South Ockendon end. The road goes over the railway bridge in the distance and up to Ford Place. The houses on the right are Cherwell Grove. I was born in 1958 at no.144, which was the third one from the far end. I grew up there and my Mum lived there until about 2002. Years gone by she was the lollipop lady for the Mardyke school. I remember lovely neighbours in the block - the Webbs, Samuals, Rickards, Trobers, and Golledges.
I went to Bisley Boys School in 1948 after my mother passed away. I found it very hard and would run away. It was a horrible place and I do not have a good thing to say about it. Was given the cane more times than I can remember and was bullied all the time. If they did the things to any one today they would end up in court.
I first visited Weymouth as a small child during the second world war to see my rather strict widowed maternal grandmother who lived at 10 Carlton Road South, within walking distance of the beach. I particularly recall the strong smell of gas in the kitchen and geraniums in the porchway. I have a photo of me dated 1945 playing on the beach with a metal bucket and spade and in the background can be seen two ...see more
Living in Longparish for 27 years from 1979 is etched deep in my memories notably because it was during the formative years of bringing up a family. Having renovated White Windows, a mid 19th century house near the church and opposite the school, thanks to my late wife Jane, it was to become a mecca for gardeners worldwide with about 1000 visitors per year for the succeeding twenty years. In ...see more
My grandparents lived at The Cottage in South View, Uppingham for 40 years from 1908 where he was a well known Director of Music at the public school. From a very early age during the second world war I made my first visit. Well down the hill at the front was the railway station, now a small industrial park, and beyond that I could see the Seaton Viaduct. One night there was a big fire at nearby ...see more
Hi, can anyone remember a firm called Laystals in Ewer road London WWII years? I believe they made engines but during the war they made guns. If anyone can help with any information please contact me .regards Beryl Clark née jamieson
My family has had a long association with Dymchurch since the 1890s, first at Barn House and later at Grantchester Cottage in Sycamore Gardens. Six of my family are buried in the churchyard and two are named on the war memorial. I first visited aged 7 in 1946, have done so ever since and have met the welcoming new owners.
I have very fond memories notably the massive clean sandy beach, picnics and ...see more
Hi, I lived on the Oxmoor estate, No.61 Thongsley. Ken and Ann, Vera and Joe Padian, Lilly and Paddy, if you are still living there and remember me I would love to hear from any of you. Please contact me If anyone knows these people and knows of their whereabouts I will be greatfull to hear from you. Best wishes, Beryl Clark also known as Babs.
I used to live in Huntington, on the Oxmoor estate. We used to go to the dances held at the air base - they was really great. The American airman was based there before going to Vietnam, they done low flying over the estate and when they broke the sound barrier our windows shook. There was also testing the rockets - what a noise! Still, got used to it so never bothered us. I moved back to London but I had four ...see more
My great grandfather, James David Smith, owned the lease of this hotel from 1889 to 1896 when he moved with his family back to Govan. The hotel was demolished in 2011 and there are only three old photos showing James from another web site, but I am looking for anyone whose relatives may have either worked there, or had any memories of their parents talking about it, or anything that may help my scrapbook of the Smith family's time in Oban.
I've lived in Holbeach all my life and mum and dad owned a grocers shop in the High Stree,t it was called Ritchies. I remember sitting on the steps out side the shop with my sister writing down all the car numbers, we saw we spent many hours out there. I also have wonderful memories of going to the pictures with my best friend Ena Pack on a Saturday afternoon, we are still the closest friends happy days.
About this time my sister would be 7 and I was 9. We used to swim in Sunbury outdoor pool. Never thought of cold or even fear, because one day we crossed weir as the bridge was down - how I was told off by mummy! We lived in Walton and walked along the tow-path and I believe at that time there were 'naturists' there! Only remember good days in Sunbury with all the children from Fairfax Close. Good to see photos and the new pool.
I remember going hop picking when I was a child. My Grandmother's cottage, one of the cottages called Holly Cottages, ran into the hop garden at the end of the fosel, so we were very lucky as we could go up to my grandmother's for a drink or to use the washroom whenever we wanted. If it rained we would go up to her cottage and wait for the rain to stop before heading back down to the hop garden.
Did you go to Backwell C of E school and live in the area in the 50-60? Please if you did I would love to hear from you and your memories. My name was Jackie Dunn.
I can remember celebrating the Coronation with a party, the streets were decorated with flags, it was a memorable day and photographs were taken, which I still have. I can name nearly everyone, friends and neighbours. I no longer live in Llanbradach, but I visit my mother every week, who still lives in the same street where we were both born, Oakfield St. My mother's name is Ellen Rowsell and she celebrated ...see more
Trying to track down information on a Paint factory that was behind St. James`s church, Gatley Green. Around the time period of 1977-1985 (I believe it was there for quite a few years. Can anyone help with this info please? I lived on Hawthorn Road with my family, the children going to Gatley Primary & Junior Schools.
Hi, I had relatives that lived in Bideford and Northam. Mrs Annie Coghlan, (who was Annie Martin nee Woodland) who survived the Titanic, I'm trying to find out what happened to her after she survived the Titanic and before she died in 1936. I discovered that in the mid to late '20s she worked in the Royal Hotel, Bideford and she died in Combe Martin. In the article reporting Annie's death it said that she ...see more
I gave birth to my daughter Emma Benson on 18/01/80 and then later my son Michael Benson 25/09/81 I also worked as an Auxiliary nurse until the move to the Friarage hospital I then went on to become an RGN (BSc Hons) and nurse prescriber.. I have a photo of all staff at the mount the day we moved but not sure how to post it on here yet
Jimmy Fields & I use to go to the Exmouth baths most every weekday evening (after school) to swim in the swimming pool until it was closed around 7.30pm whereby we then went to the river exe (right across from the swimming pool) for another hour of swimming! Great memories of the swimming club and Alan Searle was my competitor at regular school "swim meets". Fond memories of ...see more
I live down in New Zealand now but I have seen all the comments etc about old grays as I said all the com I have lived in all those people even down the Exmouth swimming pool and mesons lane I lived there when they shot down a german plane it fell into the old lane to the fort / they were happy days / if anyone would like to get in touch with me I used to live at 102 new road grays essex ...see more
I can remember going to the station to help people on and of the trains with there cases I used to talk to the station staff ( dick cartmell and bill seed and old george who insidently lived in george street. During the summer holidays i would be there from geting up to going to bed taking photos of the steam trains and writing down the numbers
I was born in bethania road acrefair in 1935'but spent all my young life in king street cefn Mawr,which included all the war years.i started school in September 1939'the month war started,attending the cefn infant and junior schools in plaskynaston lane,opposite dr alecs surgery.i later attended ruabon grammar school from 1946 until 1952.i left the area in1960 but obviously the area has always been very close to my heart,anyone remember me,I hope so.