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it was woods shop we had all colors made our fav was sapphire blue with red turn ups and black double stripes on the zipped pockets oh to be 14 agen
I seem to remember that this section of Upton Park had its entrance at Sussex Place (at the East end of the High Street, just past Upton Road) Many an hour was spent walking/running through this section on route to Lacelles playing fields on the other side. To the left of the scene shown was a row of large trees (Horse chesnut) where as small boys (myself and others) we used to throw sticks at the branches high up in order ...see more
This view is of Salt Hill Park Pavilion. I remember that there was a tennis club housed there and the tennis courts were in front. In this photo it appears as a horizontal line of shrubs, but the courts were between the shrubs and the building. At around 1966 the pavilion was also used to sell meals, and many a lunch hour I would go there - soup and a main course was 3/6 (great value) Monday to Friday of course. ...see more
I was born in Frinton Road, East Ham, in 1946. I went to Brampton Junior and EHGS before emigrating to Australia in 1960. I remember Brampton Park, the Dumps, Galleons Hotel (the prison hulks used to hold convicts until they were transported to early Australia were moored in Galleons Reach), the old Woolwich ferries, the stink of the river, the river police giving regular lectures at school on its dangers, ...see more
There were air raid shelters in the playground immediately in front of the school and there may have some across the road,but I cannot recall them at this time distance. My teachers were, Miss Poole, Mrs Murphy and Miss Burgess. I recall learning times table by rote and multiple fractions at the same time with Miss Burgess, a good teacher of arithmatic. In the 66 years since learning how to do multiple fractions however, I have never once had to attempt them in 'real life'!
Hi does anyone remember the riding school at the top of the common. I am trying to find an old friend of mine that worked there called Jill Allsop. We used to go riding over Penn Common and annoy the golfers. There was also a pub on the corner where everyone used to go from the riding school. I think that Jill moved to Wales.
My Mum, Dad and I moved to the new council houses in Boundaries Road (built on a bombsite) in 1957 when I was 1 year old, so obviously my first memories are of Balham. Dad went to work and Mum and I went shopping every day. These are some of the shops I remember; there was Alfie the greengrocer just by the railway bridge at the bottom of Boundaries Road, Queenie who used to run the tobacconists at the bottom of Boundaries ...see more
my father lived in the house next to the halfway house pub. he was born in 1912, not sure when the family left. any info would be welcome
I lived with my parents, 3 brothers and Nan above my Nans greengrocers shop called CARELESS in Colne Road until 1950 when my family moved to a brand new housing estate in Hanworth. I remember in later years the Grocers, think it was called Blackwells, the Greengrocers, the shop which sold dog biscuits and paraffin and smelt of disinfectant. My Nan used to send me to a little sweet shop on the green opposite the ...see more
I lived above Mr Gilbert's the Wet fish Shop in December 1969, when my daughter was born in February 1970 I used to buy lots of bits from the Donkey Shop, also there was a lovely Baby Shop, Clark's Shoe Shop, Toy Shop & a Cycle Shop. On the bridge was a lovely Wool Shop. We also had Woolworths, then it turned into a Tesco we had Barrats Shoes and Jonquil Bakery was where you ...see more
My best memories were in Byker and at my grandma's. Her daughter (my mum) was Patricia Walker b. 1944. She lived in Grace Street until she got married. My grandma had a fruit and veg shop very close to the where the Byker Wall is now. Her husband was Johnnie Walker and he was a cobbler. If anybody remembers her or my mum would love to hear. Mum was an only child and died 17 years ago and it would nice to hear anything about her life.
I used to go to Piano Lessons above a washing machine repair shop,(painted in light blue),now a newsagents,opposite the Three Compasses. The ladies name was Rose Lumley. She was unmarried,plump and lived there with her Mother. She had a friend in Norwood s.London who was also a piano teacher from their college days. They ran what she called THE ALEXANDRA AND NORWOOD SCHOOLS OF MUSIC. It was a tip ...see more
I was born at County Hospital in Wakefield, and I recall living at Number 1 Smith Street, long gone and situated roughly where the bungalows are just below the crossings. I remember a cart coming round weekly to empty the middens, and the same cart delivering miners coal. My Dad Cyril, worked at Sharlston, then later Snydale where I worked many years later. My Grandad Herbert also worked at Sharlston and ...see more
the best years of my life i was born in 5 ruskin rd in the late 40s and early 50s all the kids played in the street istill remember all june cole alan cole kenny grumble georgina grumble lesley and anthea more mickey masterton laurie garrard brian and barry good john murray bob harland michael arden ann phillips ray crallan diane macdonald janet williams dennis coare and the herberts lovely old days we used to play tin ...see more
My name was June Singleton then, I was in Heswall from 1965 through to 1972, was on Agnes Hunt ward, had hip problems and spent a lot of time in a frog plaster, I had wheels put on so I could pull myself about, their was also a Donkey called Neddy that used to come around, I can remember a nurse called keeling. Used to get one of the nurses to go to chippy and we would have cola and chips and listen ...see more
I was born in July 1939 at the Portmore Nursing Home which no longer exists. Is there anyone out there who remembers the establishment or can tell me more about it? For the record my parents lived in Lymington, then moved to Christchurch before going to Brockenhurst. I regard myself as one from the New Forest.
My grandmother lived opposite Surbiton Lagoon - great time swimming here and over to her for cake and a glass of juice before cycling back to Chessington
My dad's cousin had a butchers shop here which he ran with his wife and son - H.W. Chandler and Son
My grandfather is buried here and the ashes of my grandmother, aunt and her husband are also here. My aunt and her husband got married here in 1941
I used to attend the school at the very top of this road, Lovelace Infants and Juniors. A long walk as I lived close to North Parade. As you walked up this road towards the school, on the left hand side there was a large RAF base (medical I believe)
Hi, I used to travel via the great north road in the 1960s to near Durham, I can remember going through the arch above lots of times it was very narrow and you had to watch your car you could not speed then. Alnwick is a nice place and relatives of mine come from nearby lesbury, it definately made the difference when the by-pass was built it must have been a relief for the place.
Hi, my ancetor Elizabeth Coulson married John Moor at bothel 1858 he was a farmer and the lived at longhirst farm. They had 8 children who became farmers or school teachers or vet , dressmakers. Thier first son george Coulson had houses built at longframlington and is related to John Embleton, Elizabeth Embleton, Ann gibson, Julia coulson who was Julia Embleton and margaret embleton.
Hi, my ancestors are Embletons from longframlington, from John Embleton 1747 he married Ann Gibson 1769 they had 7 children, elizabeth b 1778 twin of charles she gave birth to Henry Embleton 1801 at stannington. I have looked at all wills and records for longframlington and the embletons had land and houses with the gibsons and alders. Elizabeth married George coulson from rothbury was landlord ...see more
I was born in 1950, christened at all saints church by the alma arms (now marneys) named after the marney family who had the house/timberyard were the beer garden now stands. my grandmother lived at maisonette, woodside avenue, and untill 1957 I lived at 9 jubilee villas, facing the cricket pitch, the photo is a scene familiar to me
I have fond memories of getting together with other musicians and practising big band music in the ballroom out the back. There were about 15-20 of us - no particular leader but someone took the arrangements home and bought them back each week. We all chipped in 2/6 each for the room and one new arrangement (to be played the following week). Start time was about 10.00am on a Sunday morning until about ...see more
I can't remember how I came to be a choir boy in the first place, but remember joining together with Ted Maving. I remember the Choir master was a Mr Treadwell - who was the church organist. He was also the manager of Luffs (the printers - which was located next to the Public Market close to the High Street). Choir practice was twice a week (in the evening) and services were Sundays 10am,11am and Evensong at ...see more
My Aunt and Uncle stayed in Forthview and along with my father used to visit them on a regular basis. Their name was Harvey and their house overlooked the "Bluebelles" football park. Remember going to McGlashan's shop and along to the chipshop next to the Fa'Side Inn. I also had cousins whose name was Steedman,and they got a new house when they were built . Fa'Side Cresc I think. Anyone who remembers the families,I would like to hear from them.
I can remember the Co-op store being the first in Slough to venture into the world of the supermarket. A friend worked there and was frustrated at the time because of the uncoordinated teething start to things. Around the corner in The Grove they used put on exhibitions now and then with demos. Once, they were demonstrating the 'iron lung' to show its benefits, and someone showing how shoe polish is made. Ah -The little ...see more
On saturday the 21st of june a wonderful reunion of the villagers of Troedrhiwfuwch took place at The Tredegar Arms in New Tredegar . People came from all over the country and we had a wonderful time regaling stories of our youth to the younger ones, catching up with people we have'nt seen in possibly 40 or 50 years, the landlord Mr Victor Pugh put on a show and a buffet for us all which was no mean feat as there was ...see more
Yes Patricia, I too remember Slough High Street at that time. I worked for Macfisheries that you mentioned with the fruit and veg shop next door. Smiths stationers a couple of doors away. In particular I remember many lunch breaks when I would go across to the cake shop next door to the Palais and buy a doughnut or some such. I can even remember the name of the female shop assistant who I came to know - her ...see more
Roger, a pint was one shilling and three pence for mild and one and sixpence for bitter in the snug .. I was the cocktail barman ( aged 16) under the close eye of your ma, even know remembered fodndly by me as Auntie Gwen and of course Uncle Matt..Remember that we discovered you family name was Mosscrop in the 18th Century.. I also saw a coulpe of Mossops buried in the 18th century at the Irton Church as I came up to ...see more
Hi everyone , I was born in trem-y-gardden november 1960 but only lived there untill i was 6 months old , then my parents moved us up to the top end of pen-y-cae onto cristionydd , Now my memories of living there looking back as a youngster , I remember the first kind of bin waste wagon that had a half circular back with 4 push up doors (2 either side) for them to empty the old metal bins into and that was when ...see more
My father was born in Kessingland in 1915 and as little children my sister, brother and me would go regularly to visit my grandparents there. They ran a grocery shop in Chapel/Church Road, the first house from the High Street. The shop, H.J.Smith, was a wondrous place for us as it held so many fantastic and equally dangerous elements. We used to watch our grandparents slicing the bacon and hams, ...see more
Fircroft School, what happy memories, I attended between 1956 ish to 1962 - My memories are of school milk, maypole dancing, and playing soccer for the school. We lived in Beechcoft Rd and could walk to school in complete safety, My Father and Brother also attended ( both named John) Memories of Miss Lewis, and Mr Kirkham who trained our football and cricket teams ( we played soccer on the cinder pitches at Tooting ...see more
Many years ago, I corresponded as a "pen-pal" with a boy who lived in Dartford. We exchanged a few letters before losing contact and I'm curious as to his whereabouts. He may not be anywhere in the vicinity now, having perhaps moved on long ago. His name is Brian Walton and he resided at 37 Denver Road, Dartford, Kent. Any information would be appreciated.
I came to Southminster to join the Staff (there were actually just 2 teachers and a headmistress) at the new infants school in 1963. It was a long warm autumn and my husband and I being newly married lived in a caravan at Althorne till we were asked to leave by the local council... The new headmistress was Mrs Seaman, she had had very progressive ideas on education and I had to very quickly learn ...see more
Lived in Morley from 1956 to 1962 in Britannia Terrace. We lived next door to Norrie Ward and his wife who kept a grocers shop. I often wonder what happened to all the crowd of us teen and twenties who went to Crosshall Chapel? Lucy Brown, Tony Kellet, Gerald and Roger. I seem to remember we all used to meet at someones house in Morley Bottoms (what a great name). on Christmas eve and thengo out at midnight and sing ...see more
I went to work in Pontins holiday camp Little Canada in May 1975 and i met my future husband Chris who came from Wales we instantly liked each other and started to go out on dates mostly to the village and the sloop.So we met in May engaged in June and married in December that year.39 years and two sons later we recently returned to the Island and of course we had to visit Wootton Bridge and a drink at the sloop its still very special and brought back a lot of memories
I was born in 1956 Pearl Templeton we moved into no.14 Hengoed Road, Hengoed in 1958 along with my Mum & Dad, Phyllis & Roy, brother David and twin sister Penny. Mum & Dad used to run the local shop. We went to Hengoed infants & Junior school before going to Ystrad Mynach Comprehensive for girls. Loved the area, lots of memories playing down the graig, and in the welfare. Also I remember many ...see more
My grandparents pub, The Gardeners Arms. In Park Road, was a Harmans pub. There used to be an alley that ran down the centre of the Brewery. I remember two directors of the brewery coming in my pub regularly . MR Green and Mr Hutton. Does anybody remember Park Motor Batteries owned by Mrs Smith and run by Brian Parkes. It was opposite The Gardeners Arms.
I have travelled the world but my best memories are of Corby in my youth. I lived in Oakley road and attended The Rowlatt School and Hazel Leys. Thoughts of The Bin and all the other dance nights bring back great memories for me I went to sea at an early age but was always glad to come home to Corby for a while. I have ended up a few miles away in Rothwell and have family still in Corby. I noticed writings by Polly ...see more
I remember my father owning a couple of caravans on a site towards the naze end, Westcliff rings a bell, i recall walking thru the camp site along the backwater and exiting at Mill st, into High st where there used to be a favourite shop of mine that sold Airfix model kits and Lego, the pier was also a great place to visit as young lad, plenty of rides to go on. At the naze end where the ...see more
I HAVE LIVED IN HERNE BAY ALL MY LIFE, 70 YEARS AND WOULD NOT LIVE ANYWHERE ELSE. I HAVE SOME GREAT MEMORIES OF MY LIFE IN THE TOWN, THE ONE I MENTION TODAY IS JUST ONE OF MANY ! CLIMBING THE CLIFFS BETWEEN THE DOWNS AND BISHOPSTONE GLEN, I SPENT YEARS AS A LAD OCCUPYING MY TIME EVEN PLAYING TRUANT TO SPEND TIME CLIMBING BOTH CLIFFS AND TREES ! THE CLIFFS WERE ALL GRADED IN I BELIEVE 1973, A SAD SIGHT FOR ME BUT ...see more
My g.grandmother, Fanny Jones, aged 7, lived at the Post House, Kings Nympton in 1851, later moving to Exeter. I hope to look up her school records if I can trace them.
at the age of 4 I moved to the cottage by the ford in the October,. there hadn't been anybody living there for quite q while so there were a lot of weeds and long grass and stinging nettles to get through before we could get inside. the back scullery had hardly any floor so was mostly dirt, and only an old turtle boiler, what was a delight was , we had a bed room each, and an upstairs and ...see more
I think this date is about right. I started St, Luke's when I was six. It was on the corner of Mode Wheel Road and Eccles New Road. It was a great little school. My first teacher was Mrs Goldstraw, There was Mr Jones in the next class, Miss Murray and Mr Garnett took the oldest class. At the end of each term Mrs Goldstraw would bring in a tin of lavender polish and some rags for us to polish our desks. The ...see more
can you remember the milk man in Bruton ! HE HAD A DAITY FARM JUST OT OF THE VILLAGE ! OR THE NAME OFTHE STREET OR LANE IT WAS IN !!I WAS THERE 1N 1944 OMN HOLIDAYS AT THE AGE OF 6 THANK YOU ROY COMPTON !!
can any body remember the dairy farm in BRUTON !SOMERSET. I used to go there on my holidays to my uncles farm ! he was the local milk man. I used to sit up next to him on the horse and cart delivering the milk out of big churns , filling up the jugs for all the people as we went along . the cream on the milk was an inch thick and very good to get stuck into ! until you were caught !! If any one can remember any ...see more
Our Family name Willcox has taken us back so far to our 8th Great Grandparents Henry Willcox and wife Mary Stokes around 1640 Henry had a son William Willcox born 1692 Winsford William had a son William born 1716 Winsford William had a son John born 1745 Winsford John was married to Elizabeth Betty Broad John had a son William born 1771 Winsford and married to Hannah Smart Our Willcox ...see more
I was born december 1948 and lived at 63 washington road from 1950, I think. i went to cheam common school and then to nonsuch. My parents were jack and bessie mills, jack was a postman and the mills family also lived in caldbeck ave and longfellow road where I remember playing in the rec. neighbours I can remember from washington road include the whites, the harts, the dawkins, longmans who owned the ...see more
The picture shown is North Street, where my grandmother & grandfather lived. I always knew the village to be up the hill where some of the shops were. At the end of the houses on the right was the Home & Colonial stores, at the end of the houses on the right is the Rising Sun public house, at the other end was also a public house, which I cannot remember the name of, it is now a ...see more
My mother, Olive Mary (Mollie) Feasby was a student at the college in the 1930s. I am looking for information about her future sisters-in-law, Marion and Rene Walker, also students there.
My name is Pat Turner & i was born 28/03/1943 @ home which was 19 Whitworth Street,Walker. Recently my mum passed away & her last request was her ashes be taken home & scattered on her mother's grave. My family are going to make this journey from Crewe,Cheshire.we have all the information regarding the church & plot etc What I'd like to know if the Wink pub still ...see more
I first moved to St. Paul's cray estate when I was 7 we moved from lewisham as a family to a house near st Mary's cray station then later moved to a house in lullingstone crescent near the shops on top of the hill it was a happy time my mum dad sister and I spent in the area I went to midfield secondary boys school for 5 years until 1967 I just before I joined the army in August of 67 I met a very pretty girl and ...see more
In the picture of Crumlin the Square it shows my two very good pals and myself . It brings back a lot of memories to me .
my family came to corby in 1946 just before i started school.we had friends who lived in tanfields and when i told our next door neighbour she said ooh you are going up scotland .
I have seen your write up and even though I don't think I remember you I am sure I went to Dartford West with Jean Bacon. I now live in Australia and would love to know where she is. I can remember spending time with a friend called Margaret Gilbert who let me ride her horse probably in the late 50;s
Hi I live in Auckland New Zealand, but my grandparents came here from Tyldesley in 1922 with their three young children. Both my grandfather Fred Needham, born in 1889, and my grandmother Charlotte Dutton, born in 1898, were born in Tyldesley. Fred married Charlotte Dutton and Fred’s brother Tom married Charlotte’s sister Lillie. Both couples plus Fred and Tom’s sister Martha Ann came out to NZ, at ...see more
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I was born in Abercregan in Prossers Terrace (41) along with my parents George Chewings, Edna and my two older brothers Michael and Thomas, also a younger sister Janice. My grand parents lived at no. 44 Tom and Cassie. And my Aunty Ethel (Jones) lived at No1 (early 60s known as Ethel the shop). I went to the local infant school and I remember well the cold winters with just one open fire in the house, ...see more
I was born in 1938 in Toooting and we lived at 23 Blakenham Road. My mother sold the house in 1976 after my father died. My first school was the St Anselm's convent in Tooting Bec Road until the age of 7, where we were taught to read and write by nuns. We used to assemble in a room under the school when the air raid warning sounded. After the age of 7 I was at Undine Street primary at Tooting Broadway, ...see more
I am looking for relatives, and the names I have Martha Farmer, also Kay Cook. My great grandmother came to the states here when she was 8 years old and her name was Elizabeth Stonehouse. I would like if someone has any information would they please email me at gclgrams12@hotmail. com Thanks Ginger Lehman
Although not really Handsworth my Mother and her family lived at 212 New John Street West. They lived there until my Mothers Mum died in 1931. Her name was Christina Parker. My Mum was only 8 years old but remembers that day as if it were yesterday.
We lived in Gerrard Street, Lozells, until I was about 6. My father had an allotment where we would go and play, I still have a photo taken when I was about 4 of my father, older brother, and myself at the allotment with my brother on a wooden 'horse' and me on a rocking 'duck'. Our house was opposite a training school for nursery nurses and I was used as a 'model' for them from when I was ...see more
I was born in Little Thorpe maternity hospital in 1953 and lived in Rydal Mount in my early years before moving to Peterlee.My father was Manager of Walter Willson [ the shop on the left hand side of this photograph ]for many years about 1958 to 1967.I used to help him in the shop stacking the shelves,weighing potatoes,pigeon corn etc. My grandfather,Stanley ...see more
Photo brings back so many happy times. the field in the foreground was used every year for the Nicholsfield bonfire and firework night. The house visible behind the Oak tree is number 1 Nicholsfield where I spent a lot of my earlier years with my mother and father Don And Margaret Mitchell and my younger brother Chris. Trying to remember who lived at what number, any help with the blanks would be appreciated, No2, The ...see more
I would love to hear from anyone who worked in the Mayfair cinema in the 1960's, I can remember a Flo Jones and a Bill Callaghan was the doorman, a Mr Alan Short was the manager
I was evacuated from North London to Stogursey in about 1942. Although I have no personal recollection of this time, being just 1 year old or thereabouts, my mother told me that in the first location, which she referred to as 'crackers castle', we were made to feel very unwelcome, they clearly resented having to take refugees in but in the second we were made very welcome and spent many happy hours there. On one occasion she ...see more
I lived with my grandmother, Mrs. Talbot, during the war, at The Lodge, part of Miss Pauline's estate. I remember my clothes being passed on to Mrs. Langham for her children. My grandmother and aunt both worked for Miss Pauline. I remember Mr. Lyons, the chauffeur, his wife and daughter who I understand died a few years ago. I also remember the gamekeeper and Mr. Moult who I believe lived next door to the Lyons. ...see more
Whilst researching my ancestry I learned that his mother, my Grandmother Beatrice Emily Sharp died in 1969 in Runwell Mental Hospital (as it was called then). I never knew her but know of this place as although it closed in 1999 I lived in Wickford, just down the road. She may have been an inpatient from 1959 - 69 as her husband died in 1959 and she may not have been able to care for herself after ...see more
I loved the castle when i was young. I remember in the winter we used to get a tin tray from the cafe and slide down the folly hill in the snow,boy it was bumpy.We played tic off ground and used to slide down the rough on fertiliser bags,if only our parents saw what we used to get up to they would have been grey long before they were.
Does anyone remember a little girl evacuated from waddon Croydon in Surrey in WW2 her name is Eileen Pretlove she stayed in Eaton Bray in the war years there were 2other girls she remembers, Joan Pratt and June Copperwaite. Eileen is my mother in Law and is now 84 years young she has been telling us of her life in the war. If anyone can fill us in on more memories in Eaton Bray it would be fantastic for her.
i am trying to help my uncle find his friends from sutton road gorton , and trust road, my uncle ken cope, albert cope, mavis cope, brought up and lived for many years on sutton road, gorton, they were great friends of the dennon family who lived at trust road . there was stanley , ann, (anne) , mavis, (who was named after my auntie mavis cope) linda, john, tommy . hope someone can help us we are trying everything as my uncle is ill. thank you sue
I was born inAvenue Road and attended Northside School. My grandfather was on the Council and was awarded the Freedom of Finchley. I will never forget when he was invited to my school on prize giving day and I had a prize to collect from him. We subsequently moved to Granville Place opposite the swimming pool only to be able to see the queues building up, so we knew when to go and when not to! My other ...see more
I went to Sandon House School during the early to mid 60s. I remember Mr Wilkinson, I got the cane on a couple of occasions! I remember the playing fields where we played cricket and football and the sheds where the tractors were kept - used to have fags up there! I remember also the room where we used to change for sports and where we used to gather to listen to the Beatles and the Rolling Stones - so ...see more
In 1945 my half brother was born in Barrington Road at a home for unwed mums called Morningside, are there any archive photos or even recent ones of this home. I have recently found this brother and am trying to make an album of his life.
my grandparents lived in longriggend 97 i think great uncle alex and andrew lived in end cottage .next door was aunt janet with son alan and then granny jessie stevenson and grandpa david.we had 2 happy times there with snow up to door we had to climb out window and shovel it away .2 rooms ,an organ with pedals,cooking on a range,butler sink built on bathroom and back bedroom.my mother was sarah ...see more
I have very fond memories of Pilgrim Wood from 1980. The children would make rope swings in the woods, pets were smuggled in on occasion. Not such a nice walk all the way up Sandy Lane, and children had to share bedrooms, but I remember mostly the fun and good humour. One of the staff had been resident as a child and recalled a time when clothes were communal, and when each child, even the 4 year old, had tasks to do, but by 1980 things were somewhat different thankfully.
Oh,what happy memories I have,i worked on the Baby unit at xmas,helping to make up the bottles for the babies,and then washing and sterilizing them in the autoclave.I also worked on Agnes Hunt and Robert Jones ward,as well as Florence Gibson ward.On Robert Jones ward there was a lad called Billy Syms,he was in a wheelchair,and he teased all the nurses.i enjoyed working there
I remember the footbridge, in the late 50s my friends and I, all girls from the Holy Family school in Rose Hill would go down under the bridge and have secret times and meetings. We were the "goofy gang". We didn't get up to much but it was very exciting meeting under the bridge because we weren't allowed to be there, it was off a busy road.
