Recent Memories
Reconnecting with our shared local history.
For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.
Why not add your memory today and become part of our Memories Community to help others in the future delve back into their past.
Search for Local Memories
Search for your favourite UK places and read memories of the local area in days gone by.
Add a Memory!
It's easy to add your own memories and reconnect with your shared local history. Search for your favourite places and look for the 'Add Your Memory' buttons to begin
Tips & Ideas
Not sure what to write? It's easy - just think of a place that brings back a memory for you and write about:
-
How the location features in your personal history?
-
The memories this place inspires for you?
-
Stories about the community, its history and people?
-
People who were particularly kind or influenced your time in the community.
-
Has it changed over the years?
-
How does it feel, seeing these places again, as they used to look?
This week's Places
Here are some of the places people are talking about in our Share Your Memories community this week:
...and hundreds more!
Enjoy browsing more recent contributions now.
Subscribe
Join the thousands who receive our regular doses of warming nostalgia! Have our latest blog posts and archive news delivered directly to your inbox. Absolutely free. Unsubscribe anytime.
Displaying Memories 8641 - 8720 of 36957 in total
Evacuated here just before the war, I went to Wycombe Preparatory School for six months.
I later went to the High School, which was then up Amersham Hill.
The School Sports field was at the top of the hill, adjacent to the boys' Grammar School.
I remember leaving classrooms to go , very calmly and in an orderly line, to the brick Air Raid Shelter when the Air Raid Alarm sounded. I don't remember bombs near us! ...see more
In 1958 I was a pupil at Blackpool Grammar School for boys. It was in Raikes Parade. At lunchtime, some of us would sneak out of school and go down Church St and end up in Woolworths which was housed in that beautiful Art Deco building near to Blackpool Tower. The main centre of attraction in Woolies was the 'Pick'n'Mix sweet counter, where for a few coppers, you could get a quarter of your favourite sweets to take back to school.
I remember going there pre 1959. My memory is a little train. It waited in a little station with a roof. My dad must have paid and then the train set off on quite a long journey past trees. Presently it arrived back at the station.
MY farther was the headmaster at the school from 1949 till 1962
He made a scrap book with history of the village and as far as I can remember it was given to a small museum in Northampton.
The book had some information on the mill and village history.
Hope this helps ,if you want any more info please contact me on this Email address.
Nigel Terry
We (Nelson family) spent our summer in the 50s in a caravan on a site within walking distance to the beach and water. I have fond memories of that beach and ocean including shrimping with our big nets we pushed along the edge of the water. We brought up the buckets of shrimp to be boiled and eaten... I remember the men putting the deep sea rods in the water but don't remember catching too many fish :)- ...see more
We (Nelson family) used to share a bungalow on leased land from Len the farmer, Mappleton with the Grimsby family in the early late 40s early 50s. One of our neighbours was a relative of David Whitfield I remember harvest Sunday at the Church and many days at the beach. My parents eventually bought a caravan at Cowden where we spent a few summers before emmigrating to Canada.
1901 - Bowlers were living at 60 the Village, having moved since 1891 census, when they were living in Chilswell.
John Bowler Head Married 52 Male Nuneham, Oxon Farm Labourer
Ellen S Bowler Wife 48 Female Littlemore Farm Labourer
Annie Bowler Dau 24 Female Sandford-on-Thames
William G Bowler ...see more
Does any body remember kestle mill between these dates I lived there at that time Neville
Two Stone sculptured Lions were situated at the entrance steps of the Grand Pump Room Hotel before it was sadly demolished in 1958/59 during the so called "Rape of Bath". They were removed by Sparrows Crane Hire of Bath, Alf Sparrow and myself removed them to a builders yard at the rear of Bath Rugby Club's Main building, they disappeared for a long time. A few years ago I wrote to the Bath Chronicle and asked if anyone ...see more
My G G Grandfather ran this pub. I have been looking for a photo of it does anyone have one they could let me have a copy of please. If you do could you e-mail it to familytree56@virginmedia.com Thanks
Re e-mail from Jane Wilkinson 08/09/2014. If you could let me have your own e-mail address i will be happy to help if i can. John Harding was my brother.
Thanks Ann
The ice cream here was superb it was called 'ABSOPURE' as far as I can remember , I was in Birchington last year 2013 & wanted to visit the Ice Cream parlour but it was closed which was a disappointment for me
Happy memories of Birchington in the 50's with my dear Nan & Granddad & great aunt Mag (next door) I loved the place (still do) cant wait to go back
My Nan ...see more
My dad was a professional wrestler in the 1950's and while he was touring our family would stay in 2 bungalows at Gronant on the dunes. We would be there for the whole 6 week holidays but never bored.
We now have friends who have a caravan at Presthaven sands but of course it is very different now!
Does anyone remember the Mellors and Potts families from those days??
Tony Mellor
Back in the early 60's I would spend hours riding on the commons of Pelsall .I lived in Allens Lane so used the Common to reach the Finger Post then onto Ness common and Liitle Whirley.Behind our house was a wood which had the old spoil heap from an opencast Mine , it was the site of a Pit disaster in the 1800's.
Happy days, Pat Yarnall
I lived 8,Haydock Ave,.next to old peoples home, opposite the back of the shops service road, including the Cabin.1955 to 1967. My parents Reg & Bea with my older brother Terry. I was born Perivale hospital
1950. .1955 attended Islip Manor infants and then juniors.. Attended Vincents 1961-1966. Absolutely fabulous childhood, playing on the derelict grandstand, which later became a ...see more
Hi everyone
Lived Thicket Road circa 1975 till 1979
Lived in bed sitters at 33 thicket road along with carol Fred
Bobby and others crazy days
Did a brief stint at Southern Relief in Anerly Hill
Out of hours doctors service wild days wonder what happened to Lyn Hart who moved th Hailsham 1978 had a baby father called John lived Elmers End
Anyone out there
I went to may ills rd and Connaught rd schools late 40s early 50s I was friends with violet ponsford from Melville rd I lived in park grove rd
Yesterday I wrote in my memories of Peel Green but I missed out some of the shops, Mrs. Scott grocers, Meg the herbalist where we all met up and had saspirella, dandelion and burdock and hot vimto, she used to chase us out when we had finished our drinks , then there was the Co-op bread shop on the corner, also I missed out Turners Chippy, Sadie was a lovely lady she used to sing in old peoples homes she had a lovely ...see more
We moved to Peel Green when I was 9 we lived in Winster Rd., it was a new house when we moved in it was one of the first to be finished, When we moved there the houses on the opposite side were just being started, I remember the shop at the bottom it was owned by Mr & Mrs Forbes. and there was a little shop round the corner it was like a little stone hut they sold fish.. Peel Green had plenty of shops then 2 bakeries, ...see more
My great aunt and great uncle, Dolly Phillips and Tom White (they were brother and sister, she widowed, he a batchelor) lived in the first cottage on the left of the lane in the 1970's and early 1980's and probably before this although I don't know how long for. We visited frequently when I was a child since we only lived in Salisbury, although this was always on a Sunday and so I never actually saw the shop open. I'd love to know how old these cottages are.
I went to may ville rd school and then Connaught rd in the late 40s early 50s I was friends with violet ponsford she was from a large family I think from melford rd
Ockenden Manor was held in the manor of Pangdean, and was owned by John & Mylicient Michell, a family who were Lord's of the Manor from the 13th century until the 17th century. John Michell of Ockenden Manor house who died in 1525, losing his wife, Mylicient the year before. This John & Mylicient Michell are my 14th great grandfather and mother, and making Ockenden manor my ancesteral home.
Rt Hon de Mychel Wayne Quinnell
spent a few years off and on in johnston whilst working at the milford haven refinery always stayed at a local pub and spent many happy evenings putting the world to rights whilst in the bar with sally and carol. Am now recently single again but happy with my life in berkshire charity work, friends for lunch and spending time with my family and 5!!! grandchildren. Occasionally visit Tenby with friends and sometimes play golf in south wales
My memories are of travelling in the middle fifties with my parents by East Kent coach from Ramsgate to my Aunt/Uncles lovely thirties semi-detached house in Berkeley Avenue, Bexleyheath. I still remember their lovely grandfather clock, which was always seem to chime every fifteen minutes, even during the night! There were no motorways then, and it took about 3/4 hours, stopping off at ...see more
I was just about 6months when I first went to Polzeath and have been going most years ever since. It is a place that brings great personal strength out in me and so much fun, enjoyment plus energy. Many of the people i have met in life through other things such as work also have a connection with this place.
The chimney and roof of the lodge that can just be seen in this photo is my current house. Fascinating to see how much the surroundings have grown over with scrub and trees in the last 50-odd years.
Mu aunt Cecilia Hood lived in Clarence Chare Newton Aycliffe. My Uncle was involved in building the clock in the centre of Newton Aycliffe. My cousin Terence Parnaby and his son Robin also lived in Aycliffe. As a young child I adored going to stay there. The people were so friendly. I remember going into Darlington to a store called Binns and I remember being taken to places like Whitley Bay, and High Force waterfall. Happy happy days! Moira
I REMEMBER BEING AT LEIGH VC SCHOOL, I LIVED IN CHETNOLE,AND CAUGHT AN OLD FASHIONED COACH TO SCHOOL. I MISSED IT ONE DAY AND WALKED IN THE RAIN, I WAS DRENCHED TO THE SKIN AND SLOSHING IN MY SHOES !!! I WAS THERE IN 1972 AND FOUND I WAS ONE OF TWO PEOPLE IN THE YEAR TO PASS MY 11 PLUS EXAM ! I WENT TO LORD DIGBY'S IN SHERBORNE UNTIL WE MOVED IN 1973 AND I WENT TO A GRAMMAR SCHOOL IN SURREY UNTIL I WAS ...see more
I was born in Standhills Rd,went first to St Marys then to Bromley Hills.Then spent my senior years at Penzer St School.Although there was some of the lessons i liked,my favourite was P.E.our Teacher was Mrs Waters.My Friend Wendy and myself loved Rounders and Hockey.I did hold the School record at the time for throwing the Rounders ball & the Javlin.In my last year and after leaving school my friend ...see more
Could be mistaken, but this doesn't look like Rhyl to me
Thank you for this - we are looking into it and will adjust the website in due course - regards, Editor.
I was born in Biggleswade in 1947 and left for Suffolk in 1957. I remember going to the infants school and then shortmead street. We did maypole dancing and got hit over the knuckles regularly by horrible teachers! Pretty harsh conditions, freezing cold classrooms.
My mum Peg Davies worked in a dress shop in Shortmead Street so I could play with the jewellery and gawp at the beautiful dresses on my way home ...see more
the blue pool was still at Camberley around 1968 my school gave us opportunity to go enjoy school trip. the weather turned out rather chilly.
on holiday in 2010 stayed just outside Laxfield behind burnt farm cottage there is new lodges installed. such lovely views. celebrated my birthday in low house Laxfield arms. arrived by carriage including horse the horse was then stabled while you enjoyed your lunch. bit tiddly afterwards but it was lovely to have spent in lovely pub.
visited lovely old church . now I see new pub on arrival before you get to Laxfield arms .
how many ingates are there in Suffolk. when I visited beccles in 2010 the pub had changed to a hotel
my surname is Ingate
the house in the clouds you can still walk right to the fence now that surrounds it. such a beautiful structure. opposite there was windmill when I came to visit Suffolk in 2010 it was then up for sale!
the duck pond still there or boating lake which what is called.
my boyfriend Stephen parents lived at cottage in Quantocks hills just from Aisholt they had stream trickling down the side verge. it was so quiet and peaceful we adventured to the highest tops of the Quantocks such lovely views . you were right out in the sticks as they not small shop anywhere so we had to make sure plenty of stock in , one afternoon while out walking the Quantocks out of the blue we saw stag blimey he ...see more
I left school (Lowndes County Secondary School for Girls) in 1967 at the age of 15 and went to work at Oswald Hickson as office junior. Our offices were above Westminster Bank, just out of the photo on the right. I worked my way up and became secretary to one of the partners but left in 1979 to get married. At one point, the office moved further down the High Street (above Dewhursts the Butchers(?) ...see more
Dear Tim,
I remember the shop very well and used to visit with my Mum, Phyllis Cooley who was the daughter of May Clarke, the sister of Old Jack's wife, i.e. your grandmother. I used to call them Uncle and Aunt but really they were my Mum's cousins and that makes us second cousins. I was born and bred in Chesham but moved to London in 1979 when I got married.
Did ...see more
Lived in Norbury, got a scholarship in 1946. French teacher Miss Hickmott, and Math teacher Mr. Smith. Raided Old Palace girls school with snowballs in winter. I was in Gamma class (yellow).
I remember the Tuck Shop across the street where I would buy penny fizzes, and sherbet dabs.
Until the early sixties when my grandmother died, I visited Oakenshaw with my parents and brother to see my grandparents James Carter and Jane Ann Carter. It wasn't until I began researching my father's family tree that I discovered we were practically related to most of the inhabitants of the village. The main families were the Rosethornes and the Barrass's, and other families through marriage. I was ...see more
In March 1976 I gave birth to my eldest son Richard. We were living in East Grinstead at the time. I met some lovely people during this time. One of the other mums I met there has to this day remained a friend. My memories of Cuckfield Hospital are of a lovely friendly village hospital not like the huge sterile hospital I gave birth to my other son. About 8 years ago I returned to Sussex and ...see more
This August 2014, on my way back from Whitby, I took a detour and called at Reighton Gap. The last time I was there was in the late 1950s / early 60's when we stayed at the bungalow my grandmother owned on Boat Cliff Road. I seem to remember it was No.8 and was called St Margaret. It was on the left hand side going up the hill and had a low wooden fence around it.
At the bottom of the road was a General Shop with, ...see more
Hi Everyone,
I am hoping someone out there can help me I am trying to find a Rodney Henderson who lived in Frinton road Tottenham in the 1960's on behalf of my Sister Maureen Bailey (nee Dobson), Rodney lived with his Mum Joan, his Dad also called Rodney and 2 Sisters called Joanne and Lorraine, if anyone knows where Rodney or any of the Hendersons are now could you please contact me as my Sister and ...see more
I used to go and see ted stout as a child believe he was my dads uncle, we also have family connections to the family names, bloxom, and surtees, my grandfathers name was james Daniel smith who moved from the howden area to birtley co durham, does anyone have any information on this family tree you could share with me
My grandfather, Harry Barker was the farrier here but left with my Granny Alice in the 1940's to live in Leicester. Does anyone remember where the forge was situated ? I visited as a small child and seem to remember a station or railway line close by. I imagine the business was closed down rather than sold because fewer horses were needed.
My gt,gt grandfather Abijah Hoy was born in Great Dunmow in 1813 and was a farm worker all his working life. He died at an address in the High St in 1881 and on his death certificate his occupation was a "Cow Man".
Most of the Hoy family lived in a row of very early 19thC cottages at Church End, just by the bridge over the River Chelmer. These basic 2up 2down cottages are now Grade 2 listed. Nearly all the family were ...see more
I lived near Upminster Bridge from 1947 to 1967, I went to Cedar Avenue Primary School, I remember the headmaster was Mr Ford. Also recall Mr Duffield, and Mr Jenkins.
I have happy memories of playing in the park, seemed so huge then! I have vague memories of my Mum taking me to a lake behind Swan Libraries in St Mary's Lane, to feed the ducks. Probably not there now I guess. Also down Corbets Tye Rd, near the ...see more
Does anyone remember the headmaster in the late 40's, Doctor Payling? What happened to him? He quit before 1950 I believe. Gordon C Head
My name is ERNIE EVANS I started school at little ness school January 1935 i lived in VALESWOOD with my brother DOUGLASS also my sister KATHLEEN I remember in the war time the army had a small camp at NIBS HEATH and one night a GERMAN AIR PLANE fired shoots at lights they had on and the bullets went into the oak tree by the cook house where my brother in law to be was working Also the HOME GUARD had a ...see more
I was born in ashford in 1953, lived there until 1973, went to the open air pool as soon as I was allowed, during the school summer holidays they ran a morning, afternoon and early evening session, and we made sure we went to every one, every day, it was a fabulous place, although we didn't realise just how lucky we were until it closed down ( had to use Staines indoor pool instead).
At ...see more
I lived in Lulworth Cove from 1949 to until 1972. It was a fantastic place to spend your childhood and have many happy memories of time spent with my sister and friends. Crabbing, swimming, rowing boats across the cove for picnics the other side! Durdle Door, Mewps Bay etc etc such fabulous times that I will never forget. The stories I could tell!
Amesbury such lovely town there is plenty of village shops. Methodist church on the corner of the road. bus station and there is co-op supermarket which has been built . I used to know a gentleman who name is Stephen he lives where the housing estate is now on the hill . up and till 2009 I was visiting this lovely town and spent some wonderful times.
there used to be i believe old house in Crickhowell it was refurbished to meeting place the men breakfast weekend was used and then ladies breakfast weekend was held there.
it certainly was old house it still had bars on the windows? what it was used for I have no idea.
it was just stone throw from Usk river.it was great weekend and my friend jean and I was to cook dinner for over 40 people .great fun.
I was born in Chiswick which then in 1958 was named Ealing the family then moved shortly afterwards to Middlesex
Before Gordon Crescent and Terrace Street estate was built my Great Grandfather owned a cottage at the end of Terrace Street. It was called Harts Hill Cottage and was quite substantial and was double fronted and overlooked Fens Pool. He was a music teacher and died in 1915 and his wife in 1922 and in the 30s the cottage along with all the surrounding ground and houses was requisitioned by ...see more
The Punch Bowl pub is in danger of closing and the village is bidding to buy it from Thwaites Brewery. Please share your happy memories of this, the last pub in the village.
My name is Owen Cox,and i lived in Dovecote estate from 1966-1970 approx. A man i shall always remember fondly is Mr Cavanagh who ran the school with his wife Joan. A wonderful man,teacher,and human being. When my dad had to go into Addenbrookes hospital in 1969 for major brain surgery ,Mr Cavanagh was a tower of strength to me .He would come and have his dinner with me at my desk,and was so ...see more
I remember Bay Hotel extremely well, I used to frequent it with my parents for many years, three times a year, from the age of a toddler up to when I got married in 1970, so we were visiting at the time this photo was taken and I remember it well.
The hotel was run by Joe Forbes and Jane Williams who became great friends of ours. They had corgi dogs at the hotel called Shonin and Sherry which had many cuddles off me.
We ...see more
Where local people were invited to watch the film of Queen Elizabeth's coronation in 1953. There wasn't a screen, just curtains which moved about a bit. The Hall was used for the Tenant's Association's children's Christmas parties and we all sported paper 'crowns' donated by Cow and Gate - I've still got my picture!
The 'clinic' was held here once a week where mothers could meet each other and get information ...see more
I lived in Wallyford went to school in Musselburgh and played football for the Windsor as a teenager.
We played at the back sands and the harbour in the summer.
My name is Christopher Gillan lived in Fa,side Ave North. I delivered the papers up there for years 1964 ish I used to drop in at my house and read all the comics before I delivered them, my dad was always telling people are waiting on there papers in one ear oot the other.
I went to Wallyford boxing club and played fitba for Musselburgh Windsor for a couple of years.
Best childhood memories was playing up the bing and the castle.The green valley was also a great adventure .
I lived in Balham during the Blitz and Mum and my brother Ralph lived in Westlands Tce, which was bombed around 1944, maybe earlier. My dad was serving in the Navy.
My brother was in a boarding school in the country as he was asthmatic, but Mum and I were in the home. I was driven to a local Rest Centre and Mum followed. When my mum was recovered from her injuries, we returned to Balham to live in Endlesham Road ...see more
My husband and I used to go dancing there in the 1960's when Frank and Peggy Spencer run dance classes.
We met at the Maurice Jay school of Dancing in Norbury.
What an unexpected but pleasant surprise to have come across this picture of Pennthorpe Preparatory School in Rudgwick. Ironically I left the year it appears to have been taken and I remember my dormitory was on the far left on the ground floor. Although not in favour of children being separated from their parents at an early age sometimes needs must, and I can honestly say that I have nothing but ...see more
me my 2 brothers and 2 sisters lived at 32 brynavon tec my father was maldwyn Vaughan my mum was called Barbara we moved to York when I was 11 after my parents got divorced I remember going to hengoed infants school .playing down by the rummney river ,on the graig, I have been back a few times but ,most of the family have gone now , my best friend was Elaine greenaway I haven,t seen her for years I think I will always miss wales
family of Ingate moved here in we lived in Gerrald close only remembering there stood once a trough on piece of land this I believe was here before roundabout put in? there used to be large farm nearby my sister and myself used to have friends there. I presume the farm was made way for housing estate. can anyone who knew the farm and family where did they go?
I remember getting really excited about putting on a 'performance' at the town hall, when I was around 6 til about 9. We did singing, tap dancing and acrobats, the latter being my best, as I was double jointed (hyper mobile). On the night of the performance my mum, nanny Till, and auntie Gwendoline would be in the front row to watch me do my stuff. Later as a teenager, my friends and I would go to dances ...see more
Yes, I remember this place very well. There was a fishpond just outside of the pavilion with koi and goldfish. Broken paving slabs were all around the perimeter of it, so that you could not fall in!! This was around 1960 ish and every Sunday about 4.00pm, on the other side of the building was room where we youngsters would gather to listen to the top 20 hit parade!! This was the only way we knew what was at the top. ...see more
Hi Readers ...My name is Vince . I was born in Greenway Lane in 1955 and spent my early years in the village . My father was a Child Okeford man and my Grandfather was in Gold Hill . Even today I have family living at Jacobs Ladder . I can remember Diffys the village shop and what was the old primary school which I attended . Was Mrs Gumbleton the teacher ...forgive if I have misspelt her name ? ...see more
I remember this well as I started here in 1953. It was in Merrow Street (on the site of the new school) had a solid flint fascia and the main curved archway at the front of the school which boasted 'the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom'. This was almost scary on the first day at school!
At the front door was a small cloakroom for coats and wellingtons on wet days,. Next came the kitchen and I ...see more
I remember these shops well as my family moved into the 'new' council houses in 1952 when Bushy Hill estate was still being developed. From the left, the bright red letterbox which was always regularly painted, then the first shop was a confectioners - maybe also a newsagent/tobacconist - and also a small post office counter at the rear which was run by Mr Rich. There was an open door through to Kimber's the grocer ...see more
23 Markham Crescent was the address of Albert Parsons my Grandfather whom we lived with for several years. I believe that at the time this picture was taken was the year that my Grandmother Alice Parsons died, she would have been 63 years old. I remember swinging from the cast iron lamp posts. Next door the Trimborough family (Spelling may not be correct) The Matthews Family lived at ...see more
I saw Wullie Mitchell, guitarist with the Midlanders. in the Wishaw press recently. He writes science fiction now. I played with the Midlanders on drums when i was only 15yrs, that was a bit like science fiction diving around in this old comer van to gigs all over the county. Wullie, come to think of it now, does look a bit like Mr Spock. Norrie McKechnie
I recently had a chance to return to Louisburg Barracks Bordon. i had to go as they seem to be about to redevelop the site. i was there 30+ years ago and although tough at the time! a great time was had by me and my team. the daily run around the triangle (Station Road - Camp Road - Budds Lane) calling into what was then S.E.M.E. rifles collected and return back to Louisburg Barracks for a day of ...see more
HI
I am tracing my family history and trying to find out about Joseph pollard, he was a farmer in Kilburn and died at Kilburn Hall in 1804, I wondered if anyone knew anything about the hall of the history of it
Many thanks
Dawn
when I see the photo Acomb the Village, I remember living opposite the Queen's Arms Hotel, with my family Chris and Lucy Henderson, my uncle Billy and Aunt Elizabeth and mam Mary. I was born there in 1955
I was so pleased to see this photo in a Francis Frith book. The two ladies in the foreground are my Grandma and my Mother. Grandma was Mrs. Archie Turner (1892-1974) who lived in Whitford Road, Birkenhead. My Mother, Mrs. Clifford Bolt (1916-2003) lived in Arthur Street, Birkenhead.
I think this photo could have been taken in the 1950s.
Memory from Margaret Halpin (nee Bolt.)
I remember ( vaguely) the top derby pub at the junction of factory lane.i still have a photo of me sat on the steps in my shorts and cap :),it was whit sunday and we were going to the walks on oldham road,i must have been about 4 at the time.My father used to drink in the top derby,his name was Alf Leach,only a slight fella,and my mam was pat leach.we used to live just off factory lane and i was wondering if anybody ...see more
I lived in Lower Stoke until 1979, my children Melanie, Rachel and Eric Mellor all went to the primary school. They had a lovely childhood roaming the village in safety. We used to go fruit picking and pea picking. It was a lovely place to live. Lynda was Mellor
I started school at Oakley Road School which was near Leagrave High Street.I don't remember much about it except for the long walk to and from from Locarno Avenue where my family lived.Moving to Selbourne Road later, I attended Maidenhall Road infants school.My teacher was Miss Miles and the headmistress was Miss Tennant.There were boys and girls in the class and 3 girls whose names I remember were Marie Bird,Vera Elkerton ...see more