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Court Lees - Does that name ring any bells? All the boys, every Sunday, came down a long lane on 'Shanks Ponies' and went to church in the village. Mr Fish was the headmaster around late forties early fifties; a very nice man but it deteriorated when he left around 1953.
I travelled with my father on the Westerham branch-line in the summer of 1959, and as we were the only passengers boarding the empty train at Dunton Green, we were invited by the driver to accompany him and his fireman in the cab for the journey - what a treat! Suffice to say that no-one else joined the train at Chevening Halt or Brasted, and on our return journey that evening, there was only one other passenger for the train out of Westerham. What a quiet and peaceful journey...
Does anyone remember my grandma who worked here, she was a Sister called Louise Firman? She helped deliver me.
I attended Edmund Campion School, Stafford Road, Toll Bar coming from St Austins at Tatty Heath two great schools. Gerry Landers, Eddy Camp, Billy Fildes, Totty Wallace and co, I was part of the school choir and we were chosen to sing at the opening of Liverpool Cathedral which, at the time, was quite a big deal for the school and the town. It was if I remember on TV, does anyone know where I would search for more info on this great event?
I remember my first day at Willingham School. I was so daunted by Mrs Readers presence. She was so authoritative and strong of mind and confidence. She never demanded respect, she would never have to because she earned it. Mid-morning milk was not a favourite as it seems it was always necessary to put it next to a radiator, so it was always warm...yak. Dinner times involved a march up the road to the ...see more
I grew up in Bourne End and went to the Primary School from 1954 to 1960. My father, Dennis Sharley, was the catering manager at the Mill. I vividly remember collecting newspaper to be weighed and sold for a few shillings. Also fond memories of the annual works outing to Brighton. Brightly coloured Bedford Doplo coaches lined up from the Ash tree right back to the Mill entrance. Wonderful days for a child..
My family lived in Montague Road, we were at No.9. At No.1 was my uncle, Alf and aunt Jess Keatch, No.3 my aunt Rose and uncle Tom (when he left the navy). At No.7 was my aunt Doll and my cousin Roy and Jean Parrott, until 1962 when we move to Manchester.
I married John Hollis from Eyam and we were married for 38 years. Sadly, he died in November 1995. John was born in Eyam, the youngest son of Arthur and Elizabeth (Vanes).They lived in the council houses on Grindleford Road. Eyam is famous for the village which contained the Plague. Eyam Church is a beautiful building, the cottages next to the church are called "Plague Cottages". Across the way are the Village ...see more
I have lived in The Village for 75 years. I used to play out with the Uptons and I lived in Lycett Road.
I would like some info on my uncle, Mr Leslie Popham, who was killed when he dived into the Derby pool - I think that it would have been in the 30's. I have some letters dated 1936 sent by his brother to a girl friend in Fieldway.
I spent just under two years at the wonderful Gains Secondary Modern School. It was at a point when it was growing and there was a lot of building work going on but I did see it finished before I left. We came from South Ockendon's Mardyke Junior school so Gains was big with about 800 in the school. The school was set in its ways and you had to behave, which we all did. I had many good friends at ...see more
Does anybody remember going to Sunday School at the Old Vicarage, Bekesbourne? I remember attending with my sister; Rev Lamplugh was the vicar at St.Peter's Church and Mrs Lamplugh took the Sunday school classes. We, as little children, would sit on the floor listening to her relating the story of Jesus. I remember her choosing my name and telling the story of St Cecilia, patron saint of church music. ...see more
I lived at the house on the right edge of the photo, from about 1934 until I got married in 1947.
Edward Jackson Short and Annie Lippert were married and lived at 1 Browns Buildings Middleton, they had 2 boys, Bernard and Albert. Does anyone know of this family? My partner's grandfather is Bernard and he would very much like to find out more. Was there an ironworks there and did this shut down at some point in the 1930's?
Many happy hours were spent playing on the banks and the bandstand. We used to love it when it was time for the brass band to come and play. Football games and hide and seek, in the many bushes - come winter time it was sliding down the banks. I think it was more fun because we were not supposed to be there. We were local and there was no gates, just a muddy slope to climb up.
Oh the park keeper was fun too, "ger off the grass". Oh those were the days...
I was born in Buchaven in Fife. I stayed in 93 Lime Grove and have great memories of the cul de sac. An old Polish couple, the Rhodes, stayed next door, then there was the Murray's, the Capes, the Livingstones, the Wipers, the Fentons, the Mitchel's, the Cuthells and Nelly Marshall. My god we had fun! That lassie got me into lots of trouble. My brothers were Alex, Stephen, William and I had a sister Janet. I ...see more
We put sugar in the petrol tank of Latin teacher. Car broke down. My father received letter from Major Meager ....we are sorry to advise you that your son Peter... and a bill for replacing car engine! Anyone remember?
Hello Jane, I have lived at No 7 The Grove for 5 years - just to let you know that there is a beautiful little oak tree outside No 7 & No 8 of The Grove in memory of your grandparents - I can send you a photo if you would like. It is still a beautiful place to live!
Anne
My gran was from Cornsay Colliery, her family name was Dunning and they lived in Little Street, Cornsay Colliery. She married a Frank Chapman but he died in WW1 so was a widow; she married my granddad, James Turnbull Smith, in 1926 and they went to live in Langley Park at Logan Street and then the Crescent. All Elizabeth Ellen Dunning's brothers and sisters were from Cornsay Colliery. My ...see more
We moved from the East End of London in 1955 to Orchard Road. The road had few cars then and we had a nice garden and the railway at the end. Lots of children lived in the road so it was easy to make friends. The Hobbs boys, Jimmy Rolf, Roger Hicks, Linda Monk and many more.. I often wonder where they all are. We went to Mardyke School, which was very new at that time, all bright and open with a big playing ...see more
My great grandfather, Moses Jenkin Jones was born in Pentwynmawr 29/9/1863 - he was a miner. His father was James Jones (b.1836), mother Mary Jenkins (b.12/7/1837 d.1867) - they had 2 children. Moses came to Australia I think in 1883 by 'New Guinea' aged 21 and disembarked in Queensland, Australia either at Brisbane or Maryborough. He married Catherine Rosser (b.1866) Pentre, Glamorganshire. She came to ...see more
I remember every fine Sunday afternoon dad and I would set off from White Cross Avenue, Tideswell to Little Hucklow to visit my auntie and uncle, Alwyn and Alice. We used to walk there and back, I would have been 4 years old then and when I got tired my dad would carry me. We walked on Castleton Lane, no tarmaced road, just a track with briar roses at each side. When we reached Little Hucklow dad ...see more
Does anyone remember Mountfield Street, later called Milton Street? I lived at number 37 with my mam (Veronica), dad (Jim) and my sisters, Vera and Mary. We went to St Bridget's School. The three of us used to go and play in Phillips Park during the holidays, you could go anywhere in those days and feel safe. How times have changed! There were two picture houses near us, the Mosley and the ...see more
I was born and brought up in Connaught Crescent near Branksome Recreation Ground. I attended Martin Road Junior School and Kemp Welch Secondary Modern from 1959 to 1963. I have very fond memories of taking ballroom dancing lessons near the gasometer (demolished many years ago). Every year the recreation ground was used by a travelling fair company. Is there anyone out there that remembers me?
Hi to all. The public house in the centre of town, where the policeman stood directing traffic was The One Bell. Next door was a shop called the Maypole and next to that was The Royal Victoria and Bull Hotel. Richard Trevithick (1771-1833) was a british engineer from Cornwall; a pioneer and inventor of the high pressure steam engine in 1799, he died in bed in the Bull Hotel. It later became The Royal Victoria and ...see more
I lived in Hickman Road from 1942 till 1960, I had a very happy childhood with many friends (who I would love to contact). I went to Montgomery St School and then on to Conway Road School. Some of the teachers I remember are; Mr Issacs (headteacher), Mr Stone, Mr Roycroft - all from Montgomery St, and Miss Faye from Conway Road. I was 1 of 10 children and although we had little money we were a very close family. I ...see more
I spent my school summer holidays in Millbrook from the mid 50's to the mid 60's - and every one was wonderful. I stayed with my grandparents, Mr and Mrs Ede, at 85 West Street, Millbrook. The house is long gone albeit the address still exists. My grandfather used to take me and a 'rabble' of cousins and young uncles camping at an area we called 'Palm Rock' on the Cremyll Road; in later years we moved and camped ...see more
I spent most of my childhood in Berwick staying at my nana's house in Wallace Green and then at my aunt's pub, the Harrow Inn in Tweedmouth. I would spend days on the beach, either Berwick or Spittal where they had trampolines on the beach. My nana's house was opposite the fire station and they used to practice on the church, almost next door. Up the road was the barracks where my dad first joined up. We had ...see more
I attended this school from about 1956 till 1959. We left Stapleford when I was ten years old. I don't remember much about the school, but I remember a lot about one particular teacher, her name may have been Mrs Swan. She was an older lady who must have grown up during the Edwardian era and in the years before the First World War. She taught us about the Phoenicians. She ...see more
I was born in the County Hospital in Haverfordwest and for the first week I was looked after by my aunt at Park Place. From that time, I was riased and loved at the Bush Inn, St George St. Does that make me a Tenby Man or a man of Tenby? I was so lucky to have as a granddad, Wiffy Vaulk. Tenby remains my home. The five arches are so important to the town as they welcome visitors and also to us Tenby people they signify that when you pass under those walls you are home. Tenby our 'home'.
Our house was in Northumberland Avenue and the park was at the end of my garden. My sister and I used to jump the little river over to the park most days after school. Lots of memories there, good to see the picture. I went back there two years ago - hasn't changed much.
I was in the R.A.F. from 1955-1958. I was packing parachutes at Upper Heyford in the parachute shop; I packed the 'x type'. I remember warrant officer Wardley, Chiefy Oates, Sgt Pirney and Mam Grant. I also worked with Margaret Miller and Nan Loughins who was my bridesmaid. Also I remember Isabel Clark and Isabel Scott. Those were some of the best years of my life. My name was Kathleen Elcock then. ...see more
At this school, I really didn't learn anything at all and the punishment was very severe. Didn't seem to matter what you did, you would get hit anyway. When you moved from one form to another, 200 boys would be moving on the stairs and the slowest 5 people to get into the classroom would be punished. The headmaster thought he was something really special and punished students for anything. If the ...see more
I don't have any memories of Wrotham Place, but I am in possession of a considerable amount of private papers from the Edmeades family and many photos and private letters from family members during the first and second world wars. Also estate accounts from early 1900's, also wedding lists, wills, marriage and death certificates. There's also the Inventory and Valuation of the household furniture, silver ...see more
My wife, Judy, grew up in WGC, from 1949 to 1974. She attended Ludwick School, Peartree School and finally, the now demolished Howard School. She worked for Rank Bush Murphy, then the Police Headquarters until we married and moved away. We now live in Canada, but her sister made a video of WGC for her, so she can wander down memory lane when she wants!
Does anyone please have any information regarding 2b Uphill Parade please around 1941? If anybody does, please email me @ jcook244@btinternet.com.
Thank you in advance.
I am researching my family ancestry on my mother's side. She was born in Rose Cottage, Upper Longdon in 1919 to parents; Francis and Edith Hodson (Nee Greatorix). Edith died when mum was two years old so any information would be of great interest. We also have a large framed photograph of my grandfather and small child, which is very interesting and which we would love to find out the date of when it was taken.
Sheila Glazebrook
sglazebrook@glaze6.fsnet.co.uk
I lived in Cintra Park, off Anerley Hill from 1950 to 1967 and remember the Paxton Arms on the corner of Palace Road. There was a general store on the next corner up owned at one time by the son of a friend of my mothers. I went to Ingram School in Thornton Heath. There were two stations then, one called the High (just off the Parade) and the lower one across the road virtually from Cintra Park. We ...see more
Middleton circa 1968, I would be 10 years old. Tommy's Chippy - best ever fish and chips! Was it Old Hall Street?
I was born at Kewstoke Maternity Hospital (now a private hospital) in 1945. I attended Locking Rd Primary School. I lived in Ashcombe Rd and could hear the steam trains shunting throughout the night. My parents were Salvationists and we would attend beach meetings on the sands near the Grand Pier. In the summer there would be racing along the sea front. One week would be cycle races, then motorcycle ...see more
My dad, Henry Ritchie, was in Cheeseburn Grange from St Vincent de Paul Orphanage in Brunel Street. Does anyone remember him? Thanks.
Does anyone have any memories from Cherryburn House? In the second world war my dad was a child refugee from St Vincent de Paul, Brunnel Street in Newcastle. I am looking for any information.
My ancestors lived in Meigle Cottage, they were the Muirs .I think they later moved to Nelson Street in Largs.
Was the Wimpey Bar in Bellegrove Road to the Bexleyheath, or Shooters Hill side of the Twisted Wheel Coffee Bar which was at number 43?
I'm looking for any information regarding the Huntington family who ran the post office in Wingate in around 19th April 1964. They had a son called Jack, I don't know if there was any other children. If anyone has any information on this family, I would be extremely grateful if you could please contact me.
I'm looking for my relatives, the Westwood family; Barbara, Brian, Arthur. One of them or all of them lived on 1 Vulcan Road, in Barrow. I don't have any more details but I'm desperate to make contact. I would be grateful for any information regarding this family.
What a surprise to find a picture of Pinehurst Caravan Park, very likely the only postcard to survive! The site was in Hewarts Lane, Rose Green. My late mother and my great-aunt purchased a caravan 'Romany' on the site and rented it out from c1956 to 1961. It was a small 4-berth, very similar to that in the middle of the photo. Pinehurst was run by a Mr Youngman - an astute businessman - and we had to sell ...see more
I can never hear the song Sherry Baby without thinking of the Carlton times- it was the dance is over closing song - remember this?? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3A9S79-gZs
Throughout the first half of the 1950's I would spend every school holiday at Linton, with my maternal grandparents. Initially my mum would accompany me from our home in Trumpington to Drummer Street bus station, where she would place me in the care of the nan would meet me as I got off the bus at The Swan; but I was soon doing the whole journey, including the change of buses, totally unaccompanied. ...see more
In the late 50's early 60's my aunty Doreen and uncle Harold Willbye ran the Black Bear in Biggleswade. I loved going there, the old pub with stables out the back was fantastic as were the walks with their dog Dusty down by the river. We emigrated to Australia when I was 12 and a half, which was 50 years ago this year, but my fond memories of Biggleswade still remain.
Hi, my name is Doreen Jones (nee Kloss). Are there any people out there who also remember attending Lymington Sec Mod? l left in 1963..used to be in Mr Jessels class. Would love to hear from anyone... happy days.
I remember when I was at Newton Academy School there was a wee tuck shop across the road called Wee Andys. It was the front room of their house and they sold sweets and Iron Bru drinks. The size of the drinks depended on how much money you had. A penny drink was served in a Shippans paste jar and you could buy up to a threepenny drink ...happy days.
I remembered my family was the first Chinese family to live in Aveley High Street. This park I used to come to a lot with my parents and sisters/brother. This slide - I remember when I first slid down on it, my sister put out her arm at the bottom and I was sooo scared that I jumped off from mid way! It's the highest slide (for children anyway) I've ever slide off! Happy Memories.
I lived in 16 Newlyn House firstly, and then moved to 52 Falmouth House. I remember the blitz still; we lived in the shelter four nights in a row at one time, the air raids never semed to stop. I was born in 1934 so was still a young fellow then. I remember being at the cinema in York Road with my parents when the V2 landed on Usk Road; the whole cinema shook. Our favourite game in the morning after a raid was ...see more
I worked as a commis, or trainee waiter at the Hotel de Paris during the summer season of 1957. Unfortunately I never had or saw a photograph of the hotel until now (as I remember it. My family left England in 1958 and was not able to return until the 1970's and by that time it was gone.
Some memories that I remember clearly are of the days when no expense was spared i.e. a full size dance floor with orchestra at ...see more
I lived in Fairfield Crescent and went to school at St James RC School in Burnt Oak. They were happy days and I made some great friends while working at Green Shields; I was Valerie Wright at that time. Would really love to hear from anyone who might remember me from that time, you can find me on facbook. I migrated to Melbourne Australia in 1971 and only returned to Edgware in 2008, Oooo quite ...see more
I was born on a row of terraced houses on Liverpool Street, between Ewart Street and Albion Street, Bright Street ran at the back of us. I attended Hope Street School from 1944 to July 1954 and my maiden name was Briggs. Does anyone remember me or is there anyone on this website who attended the same school in the same years?
Does anyone have any thoughts on these brothers & sisters? I would love to know.Many Thanks
I was my parents' first child, born at a nursing home in Broxbourne Road, Orpington, in 1936. We lived in Woodhurst Avenue and my earliest recollections are of going shopping with my mother. I remember Queensway with its shops owned/run by local people - William Swift the butcher, Clare the grocer, Copeland the chemist, Marlborough(?) bakers are some that I remember. Also there was the Embassy ...see more
I have great memories of growing up in Normanhurst Road - have been in Australia since turning 21. Going down the road to the brook, catching newts and minnows, walking up the hill to go to Walsingham School. Buying fireworks from the toy shop at Cotmandene Crescent. I'm pretty sure I could still name most of the shops in the 70's. As I got older remember drinking at the Bull pub, St Mary's Cray.
I never thought I would be commenting on Port Regis. In fact, I have totally forgotten about this place. I could not even remember where it was located. Somehow, the name of Port Regis came into my head tonight and I started to google it and found this website. My sister and I were foreign students; we were boarders at St. Philomena's Convent School, Carshalton, Surrey in 1958-1962 and we visited ...see more
My grandparents, James and Mary Walters, owned the John Bull Stores from the 20's to the 30's and lived at 9, Margaret Street.
My grandfather and father owned J.McMurdo & Son Bakery in Fairy street. My grandfather started the Bakery before the war. It came under a compulsory purchase order and was demolished in 1973. When I left school in 1972 (Stonelaw High), I went to work in the bake house till I joined the Royal Navy in 1973. I have many happy memories of the bake house in my years of growing up. And fond memories of all the staff who worked there.
I remember travelling from Dover to Folkestone pool when I was about 7 years old. We thought it was very exciting, and I can remember queuing at the turnstile to get in and where the temperature of the water was chalked on a blackboard outside. We were always intrigued to know how warm the water would be. The year must have been about 1965. I can remember having swimming lessons with ...see more
I was born in 12 Vandyke Avenue, Keynsham in July 1939...revisiting neighbours many years later found the Avenue had changed its name to Gaston Avenue. My parents' good neighbours were; Mr and Mrs Vallis, their son Michael was the same age as myself, and I have pictures taken at Western-Super-Mare of a Mrs May and her son Peter who would be older than myself. Does anyone have any knowledge of the aforementioned ...see more
I was born in Cheshire Street, Hinckley. My mother's name was Violet Pinchess (maiden name Ridgeway), she had several brothers and a sister called Vera. Love to hear from anyone who knew her as I have no history at all.
Very, very, happy memories of living in Chingford in the 60's. I moved to Westward Road when I was five and I went to Chase Lane School when it still had more or less outside toilets! One of the teachers (I think the maths teacher) still had one of the old fashioned desks with steps that led up to the seat. Saturday was Saturday morning pictures at the Odeon sitting on the handlebars of my dad's bike there ...see more
Not my memory, but does anyone remember the late Clement & Iris Hill, pub licensees in their home town Maidstone in the 1960's or 70's?Their daughter, Penelope Hill, was in Maidstone until late 1980's but may have moved away. Does anyone know what became of her?
Sadly, the Bell Inn closed sometime in the early sixties. And along with other faithful regulars, I was there on the evening when the last pint was drawn.
I lived in Hardwick, near Hilton in the late 1940's and early 50's. The travelling fish and chip man in a White Morris or Ford van used to park in the village main street. We children used to love to get our 6d (six penny)worth of chips from the back counter, wrapped in newspaper. Mum or Dad would come out with us if we were getting the evening Fish and Chips for the family. Our man used to go every ...see more
After the war, on April 14th 1946, flying training ceased, and Lulsgate Bottom was abandoned by the RAF in October. The airfield was used by Bristol Gliding Club during the next ten years, but the accommodation became a refugee camp for Poles, whose children went to Catholic schools in Bristol.
In 1948 and 1949 motor race meetings were organised by the Bristol Motor Cycle and Light Car Club ...see more
I was born in Shuttlefield in Freuchie, my maiden name is McKinlay, I went to school there. I'm in Leven now and would love to hear from pupils I was at school with or anyone who came from there too.
I am Pewsey born and bred and what a joy it is to discover a site where memories of our country's unique village life can be shared and stored for the future.
So much to share about Pewsey life... I remember playing with all the children of many ages in Swan Meadow in the 80's. Looking for 'treasure' to sell in the stream at Kings Corner and charging passers-by 2p for a broken piece of china! Making rose 'perfume' and ...see more
I am back to Finlay Maclean and wife Margaret Macdonald round about the 1790's from Gravir and Garyvard on my family tree! Hit a brickwall now though, any help appreciated.
Growing up in the late 40s and 50s, a highlight of my visits to relatives was the trip to Horseheath to see uncle Fred and Auntie Stina at the post-office. I was always drawn to the large greenhouse they had as this had a grapevine. I had never seen grapes growing until then, but soon learned that while they looked nice, they tasted lovely - forbidden fruit! We always had tea and ...see more
Hello Joyce, just been reading up on the letters, surprised to see my name on them. Still in touch with John Clarke only, would like contact from all who knew me. Lots to talk about .
Roy Crump
I think it was 1959 anyway; I was 4 and a half and lived in Burnside. I went to Uppermount School in Waterlooville and used to walk there with my older cousin, Martin. I remember a teacher (I think her name was Mrs Brown), writing on slates, segregated playgrounds for boys & girls and a large dolls house. I got a ladybird book called Puppies and Kittens for general progress on prize day. We used to go ...see more
These memories have been contributed by Myra Greer.
In 1947, when I was 7, my mother and I moved from Salisbury in Wiltshire where my father was stationed at RAF Boscombe Down, to near Llanfarian, where my grandparents had settled. My grandfather, William, was badly crippled by rheumatoid arthritis. Because of his illness they had had to sell up their lovely home in Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire during ...see more
I would like a photo of St Mary's School (C of E) Churchyard ,Hitchin, Hertfordshire where I spent my childhood. I know it was pulled down in around 1970.
Thank you
Effie Lewis
I was born in Thorpe Combe in 1937 and went to Hale End Road, Wood Street and then William Morris Tech. Schools. My surname then was Bowers. As a fairly young child we used to play over in Epping Forest, having a cycle track there and playing on the tank traps, it was all very safe then. In my early teens I remember going to the Assembly Hall on a Saturday night to see bands like Ted Heath - it ...see more
My name is Carol Dawson (nee Thomas), I lived in Kenley Road with my mum Ellen, dad Len & my brother John. I went to St Georges School in 1951, I remember Mr Allen & Mr Church, there was a dishy teacher there also & when we left to go to Brentford School for Girls, us girls cried. My best friends were Ann Cox, Barbara Treadgold & Anita Philpot. Anita lived across the road from us, we lived ...see more