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my childhood growing up in blaenllechau was one big adventure,we had so much fun as youngsters spending most of our times on the mountains and surrounding woodlands i,e, box canyon,mothers nature the quarries or up the best kept park in the rhondda thanks to tom roberts and trever,it was such a close nit community everybody looked out for each other, i also spent alot of time on blaen farm with john jones helping mike ...see more
The lady in the picture is my nan connie ( now deceased) . We spent many happy years in Burnham on sea as my nan had a caravan nearby. My parents are still regular visitors .
Looks like a prison here!
What memories this has conjured up - my first day, smells of school dinners, the brass handles on the doors and of course Miss Dines and THAT dog!
Leaving in July 1973 it had become a very special part of me and helped to change my life.
Special treat of afternoon tea at Pritchards, next door to Evans and Davies. Served by waitresses in smart black dresses with white aprons and little frilly hats. Lovely tiered plates of sandwiches and cakes. Palm Court Restaurant, upstairs on the opposite side of the road near Cinema. The smell of freshly ground coffee from the Home and Colonial grocers at top of the High Street. The ...see more
This is where we used to go and play in the 1960 's , we used to spend hour's in the water here , sometimes there could be up to 30 of us . On a SUNDAY morning DAD and me went down here with the car , and it was driven in to the water for it's weekly WASH . There is a bridge now to drive your car over , and it is against the LAW to wash your car in the river . As we got older we moved further up river to what we called MILL ...see more
We are desperate to find some history on our house (previously called the wooden house, then April cottage and now the old forge) Brighton road. The house itself is believed to be Georgian but we do not know the exact date, the forge and stable block we believe to be older. Now situated directly behind the parade of shops but previously it would have stood ...see more
I have wonderful memories of times spent with my grandparents when they kept The Compasses Inn.
I am the youngest of six children of eldest daughter of Jim and Kit Fisher, Doris. I can remeber going to Boxford by bus from Ipswich. I used to get off the bus outside The Fleece to walk along Stone Street to The Compasses. It was always magical to walk and hear the birdsong and the sheer beauty of the countryside. ...see more
The "Castle" where my little brother had his hair washed!
Sunday School! Yuk!!!
Where lots of us started our under age drinking in the little back room. Early 70s
I also lived on Lime Street #23 I was born in Farnworth in `1951 moved to Tyldesley when I was about 5 or 6. Shortly after moving to lime street I attended St Georges school, the only teacher I really remember is Mr. Green. Went to the sally-ann at the bottom of Lime St for a while. Played on the spare ground just down the road quite a lot. Kids I remember from then are Stan Prescott, and Thomas O'Connor Evens toffee shop ...see more
I lived in Helmshore at Holmevale known to the locals as Snighole. My Great grandparents built the residence known simply as the Bunglow. I was born in 1954 attended the local primary school .I have many happy memories of playing in the memorial gardens and on the park and was very saddened by the state of the gardens now they were once kept in a pristine condition by Charlie the park gardener and on most Sundays in the ...see more
The shop on the left was owned by Frank Adsetts. I've spent hours on this street my mum had a friend who lived in the yard a little further up just above this was Nellie Greens shop
I was born on Main Street in 1952 we got a new council house in 53 on Wesley avenue mum told me that Main Street was demolished when they moved out.
Also remember Aston Terrace, my sister lived on the left hand side about half way down I can remember the stone sink & Gas mantles outside lav.
The shop / garage on the left was owned by Billy Buck if it was possible you could have moved it lock stock & barrel straight into Beamish the guy seemed to have got everything for push bikes & motorbikes further up on the corner of manvers road was Bottfields shop across the road top side of the pavilion was Mellors fishing tackle shop top of millstone hill on the same side were the alms houses across the road was the scout hut
If I remember rightly the store was run by Mr and Mrs Dawes In the 50's and early 60's. They sold aĺl kinds of provisions, I remember as a child in the 50's watching bacon being sliced, weighed and wrapped in a bit of greaseproof paper. All goods kept behind the counter and had to be asked for, none of this modern self-service rubbish!
I was born and raised in Bron Y Graig and remember most of the names you mention. I don't remember Mr Jones as headmaster but I do recall Mr Roberts who I assumed followed him.. if your father was the reverand at Gilgal then i'm sure I must have met him because I had to attend chapel 3 times every Sunday, much to my consternation if I'm honest . Still it didn't do me any harm in the long term.. I don't know if you have seen ...see more
I was born in the maternity home in Cheam, we lived at 18 Brunswick Road, now demolished. I think it was build in or near the period of this photo. I remember Sutton quite well and it's such a shame all those old houses were replaced. I would love to find some photos of that house, or even the other houses on the road, as they were probably built around the same time. I'd appreciate any information! Thanks.
Training Pit Ponies at Ryhope
Oxclose was a row of 5 terraced houses owned by the Colliery and located at the top of the lane which passed the eastern side of the Cricket field. At the Western end of 5 terraced houses there was a large hay barn and to the North and West of the terrace, a long L shaped set of stables all of which bounded a very large court yard.
My Grandfather (Harry Hicks) lived ...see more
Jaywick has always been a very special place for me and most of my happiest childhood memories are from when my sister, myself, my parents and grandparents and our dog Sally would have our annual holiday there in the first week in June. We stayed in a lovely bungalow in Lake Way called 'Many Happy Returns' which we always called our Little Mauve House due to its colour. :)
One vague memory has suddenly come to me and I ...see more
I grew up in Jedworth Place from 1960 to 1970 when my parents emigrated to Australia. I went to Broadholm Primary school.
I remember the Robertsons who lived next door but would love to hear from anyone who lived around there during the mid-60's... There were loads of kids... The Allens (5) if I remember well.... And we were often out playing or going down to the burn or in the woods!!!
We had our wedding reception in an upstairs room at Pauls over 51 years ago. We got married in St Marys Church on a damp
November day and remember starting the 3 course with soup. The meal and the service was really good. I I I think there was a music shop next door that sold records!
I came to croft as I will always remember it, with my Mother and two Sisters, looking for my Dad, who was in a Searchlight detachment in Hurworth. We stayed at first with the Mansfield family, before we got Rose Cottage in Hurworth. I am now writing a book[ for the family] about my Dads early War. he went on to Burma later in the War. After the War we came back to Croft, and had many happy holidays. The picture of Croft ...see more
My wife and I had our wedding reception here in 1981. Such a long time ago.
Steve and Olwena Conroy.
I lived in Upper Boat from when the prefabs were originally built.I lived in Islwyn Rd.Rawlings was the local shop.Mr Ken Rawlings was also very involved with the community putting on local shows with the local children.It was a wonderful time with a wonderful community spirit. I have wonderful memories of living there .If anyone has old pictures they could share who actually lived there it would be wonderful.I ...see more
I remember exploring the old college way back in the seventies whilst working on the Fetcham Park estate.
I lived at 106 Perry Spring until 1968. This photo was taken at the bottom of that street, where the steps are. Like Graham Nash I remember Potter Street as a great place to grow up in the 1960's. Shame Brays Grove school has now gone. To add insult to injury they call the new building Stewards. What did Brays Grove do to deserve that. I remember the play schemes on the common at Potters Street. Many of my friends ...see more
I was born in Motherwell and moved to Inzievar Terrace in 1940 Dad was away in the navy so mum and I lived with my Grandparents Francis and Margaret McKendrick I remember the steps I used to go up with my Aunt Margaret to get to Tollcross after the convoy arrived and pick up what little was available that we could afford.Then there was the Power Station where so many from Carmyle and Cambuslang worked,the weir where we ...see more
I was born and raised in Coppenhall on a little farm just off Bradfield Road. Our farm turning was at the bottom of the Eighteen Step Bridge and was along-side the railway line.
At the back of the farm, there was the old Brickyard Pit. It was an old clay workings and my first memory of it as a small boy (I was born in 1943) was when it was full to the brim.
It was drained down by about 20 feet so that the town council could ...see more
Can anyone help please. My father found 2 boxes of slide film at a Carboot sale just recently and would love to pass these back to their owners. The slides of around 700 show ballroom dancing at the Locarno in and around the 1950s there are names on the slides .....Maureen Flood/Charles Flood. The couple are seen dancing in various competitions there in Streatham and also all over Europe. ...see more
William Dawson (1833-1901) was a shoemaker in Bentham and lived with his wife Isabella (1842-1914) for much of the time on Main Street. Does anyone know of any descendants or relatives who still live in the area or what may have happened to the shoemakers' premises? Karl
We worked as kiwis on their "oe" in 1991. Margaret and Derek ? We're the managers. We lived on premises. george was a barman. Lesley Reynolds and Ray were locals we met there. Gary and "Bomber", and a gentleman that used to sit at the end of the bar and read the paper who if I remember rightly lived next door to the hotel.
Heading back to Uk this month will be sure to visit.
I was ophthalmic house officer at St Peter's (Chertsey) and "Woking "Vic" in 1966. Miss Iris Kane was the Consultant. She worked hard and taught me a lot. I was based at St Peter's and each week had to drive to the "Vic" four times for pre-operative checks on the patients, the operating session, a post operative check and one clinic. The Hospital was small, but friendly. Towards the end of my job, my wife became ...see more
I am tracing a family tree in the Kelsall/Tarvin area and have come across someone on the census who says they were born in Longley, this birth would be about 1855. I have searched old and new maps of the area but have not found Longley. The parents were married in Tarvin. Delamere and Oakmere are also mentioned. I would be very pleased if someone could suggest where Longley could be or ...see more
I grew up in Lynn Walk in Uddingston,in fact I was born in the living room there!I went to St John the Baptists school.My mum Tilly McGhee was the Lollipop lady for many years and was a well known face about Uddingston.I remember being sent to Burrells shop on Bellshill road and going tothe Monday Special it was great fun.When I was a bit older my friend and I used to go to Pacittis cafe at the cross for a ...see more
IT'S DIFFICULT TO IMAGINE OVER 55 YEARS HAVE PAST SINCE I WAS LAST IN PEN-Y-BANK. MY FATHER WAS A COAL GETTER IN MORGANS LEVELS, A HARD MAN THAT WENT BY THE NAME OF LEN THOMAS, OR BETTER KNOWN AS LT. I WAS ONLY 8 YEARS OF AGE WHEN I TASTED THE ANTHRACITE IN MY THROAT BUT IF THAT MEANT GETTING THE HORSES TO THE COAL FACE SO BE IT. OF COURSE I GOT PAID BUT I WOULD HAVE DONE IT FOR NOTHING AS I LOVED THE JOB. ...see more
This is a photo of my father, Kenneth Spear, taken with his grandfather, Francis Hunkin.
I believe my ancestor, William Longhurst, either owned or was the hotel manager of the Royal Clarence Hotel in the 1850's or 1860's. Does anyone know where I can find information on the hotel and William Longhurst?
Thank you,
Sheila Yeomans (s.yeomans@telus.net)
In the early 1950's we lived in "Little Thurrock" as my Mum called it!
Actually in Blackshotts Lane at a time before the road was adopted by the council and full of pot holes!
What I want to find is exactly where the Third Grays Wolf Cubs HQ was?
Remember it cost tuppence to get a return bus ticket from Blackshotts Lane to Grays Town.
Walked over the train line level crossing in the town centre ...see more
Hi All - born during the war in Oxford 1944 at Chippinghurst Manor - requisioned as a maternity home - raised in the 50s 60s & 70s at 50 Bolingbroke Grove SW11 and went to Belleville JBs school and Sir Walter St Johns Battersea High St. Great to see the photos of the Granada etc. Presently living in Canada, but haven't forgotten my roots. Any other Sinjuns around??
my gran used to live in 23 henderson st. with my aunty and her son i went to to live with them in 1963 loved it hre never wanted to leave
It was July 1941. I always knew it was place called Gate Burton. Only this week did I notice
on my birth certificate in very small print it states GATE BURTON HALL.
I have nothing to add to this story except, My Mothers name was Hilda Garnett married to my father John, he was killed in the war the Green Howards regiment. I would love to know more....if anyone can add to my birth story. This is a wonderful Day........Carol Garnett.
As a 14 year old I was a 'Saturday girl' at Woolworth's in 1961. I was on the glass counter, selling everything from vinegar bottles with plastic tops, ashtrays, jugs etc. The number of items displayed on the sloping counter was enormous and I had to make sure all stock was replaced as soon as it was sold. I remember the wooden floor too.
I left Waverley Secondary School on Plumstead Common in 1962 and worked as a Junior ...see more
I am trying to trace a Tony Shaw and I assume he lived in Chadsmoor. I have a St. Chad's Church Sunday School Prize Book dated 1960 with his name on the inside and I wondered if he would be interested in having it back? I live in Nottingham so this book has travelled a distance. Inside the book is the priest's name, David Chapman, and also that of the Sunday School teacher Patricia Jervis.
I have ...see more
I was born in a hospital that I think was on the Mile End Road. It may have been the Mile End Maternity, or Mother and Babies Hospital. Born within the sound of Bow Bells I am able to call myself a true Cockney. ( I hope I have legitimate claim to this ) I lived in Crisp Street and had great fun when the market was being held, after dark, when the lamps were spluttering was particularly exciting with the strong smells ...see more
I started Wrotham Primary School in 1956 and I lived at Green Leach Cottage, along the Pilgrims Way. I was friendly with Melita Pointon from Fairseat, Myra, Maxine, the twins Julie and Jane, Andrea, just to mention a few. I believe the last 5 people lived in the old prefab houses. My Mum Marjorie Dodson was Brown Owl. Does anyone else remember those days?
Queen Anne's Place was actually quite posh, and my mum, brother and I used to catch the train from here to go shopping in Enfield Town in the 1960's and early 1970's. The other entrance to the station was in St. Mark's Road, which was more fun, but not as upmarket. We lived in Amberley Road, which was a short walk away, and we used to pass a children's home which I think was called 'The Laurels' ...see more
I was born in charles street greenhithe there were 3 families in a 2 bed house it was my nans house mary foord my other nan lived at the back of the post office in greenhithe village my father and uncle used to sing in the railway tavern on saturdays my father worked at the old kent works as night watchman and on the barges
I grew up living in Kingwood Road in the flats, firstly the last block 25a then when I was 5yrs to the first block 1f, which holds most of my memories.
We would, as kids in the street, roller skate, play hopscotch, stretch our skipping ropes across the road to the other side so a group of us girls could jump in and out, and the boys would play football down the centre of the road. We would sit on the pavement ...see more
As kids we were always out on the fields and in the woods by Ropers pig farm...such a plesant smell come summer I recall lol
I remember looking over to clayton where sometimes a Scottish piper could be heard playing on the rail tracks.
One day a gang of us were sat looking over and a train came along and the piper dissapeared...it scared the hell out of us all...it haunted me for years!!
Some strange goings on around ...see more
Hello. Newbie here.
Found site during an attempt to clear up some confusion on a Teams, Gateshead FB page.
Is anyone out there an old pupil of Redheugh School, in Prest Street, during 50s and 60s? If so, you might be able to help.
Was it the case that R took in mixed infants at 5 and then, at some point, kids moved up into the junior school, which was separate girls and boys; and at the same age took in from ...see more
I grew up in Frimley from the age of 2. I lived on the Ansell Estate just up from St. Peters Church. It was a brand new housing estate. Such fond memories of Grove School, Lakeside, Tomlinscote. There were woods behind our house in Middlemoor Road and would spend many hours playing in the woods with friends. Rode my bike endlessly around the estate. Frimley high street had a Ladybird clothes shop ...see more
I was at Farnham Park in 1975, at that time there was quite a few sportsman there. one or to who
spring to mind Dave Bedford the runner who on occasion would in the evening run down to the fish shop and bring back fish and chips still piping hot much to the annoyance of of the staff.
Paul Cheesly who i believe played football for Bristle City, he instigated the great escape to a disco in Bernham Beaches after lights ...see more
I moved with my parents from Preston to Blackburn in 1946 We lived on Park Avenue off Shear Brow attended Four Lanes End CP School on Revidge Road where I was very happy My recollections of that school was a teacher called Mr Sharples who when he caught you whispering in class would throw the wooden board duster at you Mrs Hargreaves who was the top class teacher and Miss Jackson the headmistress who ...see more
I lived in Weston from 1962 to 1988, and have so many memories of my time there.
I did in fact work on the pier for 5 years from 1973-1977. The pay wasn't great, but probably the most enjoyable job I ever did. Look back on those times with very fond memories.
Moved to Weston with my parents in October 1962 from Birmingham. I can still remember the steam train that we travelled on-7824 Iford Manor.
Began school on 5.11.62 at ...see more
What a wonderful site. I came across it while researching an accompanying book for my sister's planned 90 birthday Tour of Brentford in June this year. We lived in Brentford from around 1930 until 1976 when our mother died. They were eventful, not to say interesting times. My sister and I both attended Ealing Road Junior (Head Mistress, Mrs Hennig ruled with an iron hand in a velvet glove); Eileen went to the ...see more
My husband was born in Albert Road, Penarth 1943 and used to speak of loads of old tanks left to rot away in fields. Also some sort of tunnel that was later blocked off. He would have walked to the beach down this road. He used to talk of his dog Peter and how he would throw a ball into the sea no matter how high the waves and Peter would dive in and get it back. My husband left there for the Midlands when he was 7 ...see more
From when I was about 11 years till 14 approximately my mother and I spent our holidays in Lyme Regis. We would go out on boats fishing for mackerel. I also remember eating Knickerbocker glories at a cafe overlooking the beach and the Cobb. They were delicious!
My mother and I want to live in Ditchling must be about 1954/55 as I was about 8 or 9 I think. My mother went to work for about 2 months as cook housekeeper for a lady and Gentleman who spent much of their time in Ceylon( as it was then). returning to their UK home in the summer. He used to breed Canary's and could often be found sitting in his large aviary with the birds.
I attended school while I was ...see more
I was a Pupil nurse sent to Nether Edge Hospital for my 'Care of the Elderly placement' in 1974 on the elderly rehab, female ward. Forty- one years ago !
My maiden name was Paula Furniss training at Clarke House if any one remembers that long ago !
I was there for six weeks during the summer and really enjoyed nursing there.
The standards of care were really high and the nursing staff were so caring, that ...see more
The road is called Elmshott Lane and ran from the Bath Road at Everetts Corner, past the Junior School on the left in the picture, down to the junction of Mercian Way and the green. Mercian Way in those days was very pretty with Gregory's Farm and house on one side, the park halfway down and lovely orchards for scrumping at the far side behind Greg's. Old Mr Gregory used to patrol here with his gun half-cocked, slung ...see more
Have just found this site and interested to read your memories. I lived in Sundridge Avenue and went to Eastcote C.P.School then Westwood leaving there in 1959. I have seen one name I recognise Derek Faiers who I was at school with. I'm now living in the far west of Cornwall but fondly remember happy times growing up in Welling. As a kid I spent a lot of time playing with friends in Oxleas Wood. We used to be out for ...see more
Does anyone remember Broomfields Bakeries? They had several shops during the1930`s through to the 1950`s. My mum used to work in one shop in Croydon near the flyover and not far from Fairfield Halls, she bought the lovely bread home from there. There was another shop in Mayo Road also London Road, there were several others but can`t remember where they were.
When I got married I learnt that Fred Broomfield was ...see more
I drove an ice cream van down this road in the 60s many times for several years. I love(d) this area and the mountain and only wish that I visit again on a regular basis.
I was born in London in 1936but lived in Dagenham, I went to Erkenwald girls school , and before that Dorothy Barley. I lived in the war years I was uneak then because I was the only black child in the schools, I was always treated with kindness and I still have memories of my schooldays, I have put together a book on this and our reunions which is now in Vallance house. There are many photo's in ...see more
Burgate is where the Castle Cinema used to be. That brings back lots of happy memories of days gone by. I went to the cinema as a child, and then worked there, on the projectors with Ron Rich. The White Horse pub was across the road from the cinema, Alan Judson had it when I worked on the projector's. R V Roger had a flower shop in this street, has had Mrs Champion with her china shop etc. At the top of ...see more
That's me in the sign by the chippy. The photographer ask me to do it.I was7 and lived round the corner at no. 37 Bank St. John Johnston.
I have only just found this site for sharing your memories of days long gone by, I used to live at No 30 Coningsby Rd South Ealing W5, we lived in 3 rooms upstairs in this house until my dad was given a new council maisonette in Northolt, "what Iuxury" anyway back to the main story,I used to attend Little Ealing Infants - Juniors & then The seniors, school, Saturdays depending what ...see more
We use to live at number 19 Bridge Road. My earliest memory is watching a parrot flying across Greenham's field behind the prefab. We never has a bathroom only a out side loo. Our bath night was on a sunday. A old tin bath infront of the cooker, this had the oven turned on and the door open for warmth, and the wooden clothes horse behind the bath with towels on to stop any draught. I was the youngest of 4 girls. We had ...see more
I remember staying at the Uplands Hotel for 2 weeks about 1956 or 57. I'm pretty sure it was in Clarence Road and run by a Mr and Mrs Spickernel,( not sure about that spelling ). I was 12 years old and had a great time. The owner had 2 daughters,Suzanne,and Elizabeth,about the same age as me.I remember going to the pictures with them.I used to keep in touch for a while after going home,,maybe about a year or so. ...see more
A view of Kenton Road to the west of the railway bridge.
To the immediate left of this shot behind the Shell petrol pump (now a car park) is Churchill Hall, home of the Wembley North Conservative Club. Rather more interestingly, in the early '60s the hall hosted the New Fender Club. It was a popular R&B music venue of the day with appearances by such bands as The Who, The Yardbirds and The Graham Bond ...see more
I think that this is a photo of the (then) newly built John Perrin Place flats. This unremarkable construction was built on the site of the centuries old Lyon's Farm, which was torn down for the purpose.
The farm was once the property of John Lyon of Preston, the yeoman farmer and landowner who founded Harrow School (originally intended as a place of learning for the poor of the parish.)
Who John Perrin was, I have absolutely no idea. Probably some puffed up local councillor.
i was born at larch terrace tantobie in1941 name harry hall i remember the old picture house the gaff i was in the boys brigade went to school tanfield lea and burnhopefield great days hard winters but we enjoyed them i now live in suffolk but will never forget tantobie
i was born at larch terrace tantobie in 1941 i was in the boys brigade ther i rememer the old picture house the gaff i went to tanfeild lea and burnopfeild schools i now live in suffolk but will never forget tantobie harry hall
I remember my school days at Tilbury where I started school in 1934 at the Roman Catholic School in Calcutta Road and left in 1944 just a year before the end of the second world war
In 1947, I was called up for National Service and during the last year of my service I was transferred to the war office in London where I lived during that time and never returned to Tilbury. It was in London that I met my future ...see more
my first school was annitsford 1966/67 the first week kept running out off school didnt like it we lived in a flat jubbilee terrace cobble stones next too the railway line when the trains went by with the coal on the trucks from the pitt in dudley what fell off we used to collect for the fire you could play out in the back lanes no one would bother you our toilet was at the bottom off the ...see more
Hello,
I was shipped off to skegness when I was 8 years old when my father died it was to give mum a rest, I remember the matron who had a room off the dormatry we were not supposed to talk after lights out. The nit nurse used diluted vinegar on our hair which smelt awful. The school room was sparce and we had to copy off the blackboard the whole of Hiawatha a little at a time. I was there for 3 weeks which seemed like an age. ...see more
I remember the dairy in Havelock road i was a milkboy helping a milkman on a round in a bedford van doing as far as heathrow airport driving across the tarmac to the aircraft hangers, try that now, i remember waiting early one morning for him to arrive at the dairy but he was late due to a car accident in his vauxhall victor estate, how things come back to you,down at the end of havelock road there was a ...see more
I remember being brought up as a child around my Grand -dads business. My grand parents run a family business called Waldec. It was a timber yard and DIY business. Mr n Mrs Jones. Around 1967 I would like to go back and collect memory's and photos. I have no photos of my family, sad to say they have all passed away.
I want to pay a tribute to my family and loved to hear from any one who may of remember us. I remember the VG on east lane, the first real super market. The hop vine pub,
I moved to chigwell row when I was 4 and a half years old ,we had been living in army qauters and for the last year been staying with family till we got housed in chigwell row it was may time I can all ways remember it felt like we where on holiday. my 1st school was the village one boys left when they where 7 years old and the girls stayed on to 11 years old growing up there was peaceful and we all new each ...see more
I remember the Manor House in Child Okeford, my mother worked for the Glassbrooks the then owner s of the manor, this was about 1943/44 and a battalion of the Newfoundland Army were billeted in the grounds. I as a 6 year old boy became their mascot, they kitted me out in a uniform and I happily marched around with them, I was watched over by a sergeant named :Zech" . I also attended the village school during this time .