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I lived in Becmead Avenue, my maiden name was Montgomery. My sister and I went to St. Leonards School from 1955, Mr Stewart was headmaster, and I remember Mrs Morrison and Mr. Keeling. Streatham had Saturday morning pictures and as we got older, the ice-rink and Locarno. All the old stores, Pratts and Sharmans with its pod system sending money around. I got married in St. Leonards Church in 1972, eventually ...see more
I think it mite have been one Sunday in 1954 (cos the plant was nearly deserted) when me, my older bro Roy and 2 or 3 other kids from Hart Lane wound up in the new car parking area of General Motors Vauxhall.
As all the cars keys were left in the ignitions, this backlot was about to become Pleasure Island for Pinocchio and the naughty boys!?
Most of us 6-8yr olds had never ...see more
We lived in this house also from 1965-67 ( I think ?).
I was 5 years old in 1965 and my brothers and I started school at Locks Hill in Frome.
The house came with a lovely naughty goat called Billy .
My parents told us Little Jack Horner lived here once upon a time which I have no idea whether he was a real character or not .
Our time was brief as my Grandmother became very ill and my Father wanted to move back ...see more
This home also belonged to our family The Hill family; My parents owned it for a few years. The house came with a goat named Billy who was very naughty and ate our vegetables from the veg garden .
I was 4 when we moved in and this photo was taken whilst we owned the house in 1965. I am now 61 !
It was a gorgeous house and we were always told as young children that Little Jack Horner had lived here once upon a time .
Lovely memories .
Louise Callander
I used to live in the Royal Standard pub as a child on Elm road when we moved in a car come straight through the window cannot believe it's now a funeral home
My grandparents lived on the corner of Browning Avenue and Washington Road. Visiting in the '60s and '70s I remember that there was an Air Raid Shelter in the back garden, which was basically a concrete shed. Were these in all the gardens? and do any of them still exist?
Annie amos married Alfred Townley who was killed in a bus accident 1915. Then married William J Winn Dec 1915, had two sons 1918 Gordon, 1919 William, both infant deaths. Can find no trace of him after 1920. Married Will evans 28 Sep 1924 they are in my living memory. Where did you get the name Bateson. I am Descended from Elizabeth Amos, Annie's elder half sister. Visited Caerau many times as a child with my mother Mary John. yours Bill Barton
My parents took me to Cruden Bay when I was born, that was in 1950. I still have the photograph, me in my pram ,with my dad at the bridge. Looking on was a well known old man, Willum Tait, he lived in the house opposite with Tan, who I remember well. This is the first I have known about this site, I only got told about it tonite, when I was down at the harbour, am just up for a few days on holiday. Have got ...see more
I remember each time we went into the shop we got the smell of the paraffin , even now if I smell it it reminds me of his shop.
ps you can keep the big DIY stores only things in packets staff who have no knowledge .
take care
On the left is Duncan Hamilton's Garage where as youngsters in the late 50's we would drool over the Jaguar Sports cars which they prepared and sold. My dad had SSL Engineering which was opposite the garage in Royston Road. To the right of Candy Corner was the barbers where we had our hair cut with a liberal sprinkle of Bay Rum!
I lived in seaton rd and went to wentworth primary school from 1954 till i left and went to dartford west secondary high school
I remember Stanford Dingley when the cottages existed opposite Dumbledore on Jennets hill, they used the water pump opposite. A fire destroyed the semi-detached house opposite where Casey Court now stands. There was a post office half way up Jennets Hill and one eventually at the bottom which used to be known as ‘Bradfield Farm’, you had to ring the bell to get in! 3 pubs, the Travellers Rest, The Boot and the ...see more
We were always good friends the closest...
Rosoland died quite young and I had moved from Croydon and settled where she had moved to years before. Hastings.
I was born in 2 Stretton Road East Croydon. stones throw from Davidson Road, then Infants and Seniors. I attended both. When I found out I was one day over the cut off for leaving in my 15 th year I got a transfer to Lancfranc F
Girls School and ...see more
My mother Eileen Lambert (nee Carter) was evacuated to Menheniot in August 1944. Here are her meories of that time:-
In August 1944, when it looked as though the Germans would soon be defeated, an evacuation plan was put into action because of the threat of V2 rockets. At the time, my school (Catford Central School) was billeted in Smarden (Kent) but, previous to that, I had been with my junior ...see more
My mother Eileen and her brother Ian Carter were evacuated to Great West Farm, Quethiock in 1940. Here are her memories of that time:-
On June 16th 1940 we were evacuated from Marvels Lane School, Grove Park, London SE12 to Cornwall. We left our train at a small place called St. Germans, which seemed a very odd place-name at the time. A coach took us to a tiny village called Quethiock, six miles ...see more
especially Kitty who went to Lavender hill school and moved away to Suffolk in 1967/68
I was born in Aldbrough in 1947.
We lived in a wooden chalet on the cliff top.
I remember running to meet my father (Les Blondell) coming home on the bus from his work in Hull . He worked at Rhubens curtain shop on the corner of Ferensway and Anlaby Road.
There was a farm behind the chalets. My Grandparents (Blondell) also had a chalet there but I think that maybe theirs was just used in the ...see more
Mine is not a memory but asking locals for their memories…..
In the field behind me is a cluster of trees, it’s a complete canopy of trees that let no light in below, lm interested in this for my horses and dogs… l’m told they used to release pheasants from there for the local shoot once a year…
I’d like to know the history of this cluster of trees as lm told it was an old pig ...see more
My parents owned fish and chip shops in Lowfield street. 100 and 297 Lowfield street. One was opposite the Cressy Arms
There was a cafe next door , the son was called Brian Penfol,d I think but not sure , there was a cycle shop a few doors down called Husseys , the son was called Colin
My brother worked at the Paper Mills and lived in Norman Road
My name was Glynne Bullen
Anyone remember any of this
Cwm Tylo, is very special to my maternal family. The land was owned by the Cistercian order. My 5th great grandfather Robert ap Cadwallader was born there in the 1680s.The family adopted the name Roberts and farmed there for at least 150 years. There is a slate memorial, in a nearby field commissioned by my 3rd great grandfather Robert Roberts, in the 1830s.It commemorates the terrible floods of that era. This ...see more
I was born in1967 at home at 25 Alpha Road Woking. Then moved to priors croft where I grew up . Played educated moved to Horsell then to Goldsworth Park. .
Left Woking altogether over 10 years ago. .
Still love the town and its history . Don't like what the council's done to the area tho. .
Reading some memories, I thought I would do, as spent a lot of my teenage years in the Elm Park area. I was one of the first pupils at the newly opened Abbs Cross Technical school in Abbs Cross Lane after passing my 11+ . Sadly I was not a model pupil by any means, after several detentions and truancy, spending days in Harrow Lodge Park, I was then expelled for setting off a firework in the maths teachers cupboard ...see more
Does anyone remember around 1977/78 "Dart Discount" drug store ran by Arthur and Diane Garner ?
They also had a second smaller shop up towards the Gladys Avenue roundabout, on the right hand side as you travel North.
Dart Discount was almost opposite Mark's and Spencer
I was born in Ramsgate in 1947. An only child, I lived with my parents in Grove Road. I have many happy memories of the town. Each night, as a young child, I used to go out with my father for "a little walk around" and we covered a lot of ground. Because he worked for the Council, my father got to know every nook and cranny of Ramsgate. I used to love the atmosphere created by the old gas lamps. We had one ...see more
Does anyone remember my mother who was born in 1932 so I expect went to this college 1943 on? She used to relate stories of great hardship (!) And being made to swim in the sea in winter!
My father Nigel Holme was a Welsh Fusilier he met my mother Margaret Barrell in Honiton while stationed there at Heathfield Barracks.. It would lovely to know if anybody out there knew my father who sadly passed away in 1993.
I was born in Epsom hospital in 1960 and from there grew up for five years in Fir Tree close just up from the Drift Bridge
The road was at the end of the small parade of shops there and we lived in prefabs and had a wonderful time there even though it was cold and damp
I still remember like it was yesterday everything about that road and the prefabs the coalman black as could be with soot and the snow that ...see more
Dear Whittlebury Alumni,
I have many pictures of my late Dad Sunil Bramdaw's stay at Whittlebury in the early 60s.
First a student at Chicheley Hall in Buckinghamshire and subsequently at Whittlebury Lodge College in Northampton.
Here he excelled at sport, achieving several distinctions; being awarded colours in cricket, athletics and football.
His ability as a young leader saw him rise to house ...see more
I was born in The Burn, Burrow Lane, Newton Poppleford in 1945. My parents were William Francis George Drake (George) and Dora May Drake nee Shobrook. My brother David Andrew Drake was born in 1942. We both went to the local school, with the then teachers, Miss Burrows, Mrs Eggelstaff, and Mr Beaven. The houses in Hillside were occupied by Frank and Nelly Curtis, Mr and Mrs Dart, Mr ...see more
I was a barracks baby, lived in Park Crescent when the barracks were RAF and then Whitby Road? When transferred to the army. I've lived in some wonderful places but nowhere moulded me like Waterbeach. I attended Waterbeach primary school until I was 10. Then sadly left all my friends behind. I remember more than anyone our headteacher Miss Hatley who loved, believed and nurtured the children in her care. 💔 I was truly blessed to know her.
I'm 67 now, and lived in Alibon Road Dagenham until I was 4 then to Standfield Road then to Croppath Road. I atteneded a great school, Richard Alibon when the head was Mr. Ling. Some of the teachers were: Miss Edgerton, Mr. Stanley, Mrs. Lutkin, Miss Moffit, Miss hart. Mrs. Lee was the school secretary, very nice Lady. I remember the great Christmas parties and sports days. Some of the kids ...see more
Hi. My name is Elisabeth. Just came across your post. Margaret Hillier was my god mother although sadly I don't remember her. I was born gywnne Road in battersea. Family name was Hill. Margaret must of been close to my mum and dad for them to ask her.
I have on my wall a photograph featuring my late parents, Rex and Barbara Grimmer just after they were married standing on the bridge with the Japanese style building still standing. This was in the early 50’s, and I can recall it from my youth.
I was born in 15 Seaford rd. in 1954. Tottenham then was like a village where everyone knew everyone else.
I can clearly remember rag and bone men with their horse and carts, ringing their bells yelling "old rags and lumber".
Every town had a 'mad frank' and we were no different. He used to walk up Seaford Road Twitching and talking to himself. Poor soul. Casualty of WW2 no doubt.
I first went to ...see more
my friends mother owned the chippy in the 1950 to 1960 and round the corner was a potato warehouse it was owned by roan attaining father owned it and roan used to deliver the potato's to the shop
I was born 12 st John's rd 1947 went to parish church school remember only one teacher miss pengelie not sure how it was spelt .
Went to wandle park over bridge when steam train came run through smoke. Also remember slaughterhouses bulls escaping in wandle park and the funeral of pc miles at parish church 1952 my grandad
sold watercress at the top of crownhill 1950 and what about Gilbert lies and school milk and the smog think 1952
My name at school was Yvonne Reynolds and I was in the JDSX-SDX stream. Thank you everyone for your memories. I'm pleased to see that there some writing who are about my age now [b.1937]. My first year was at Townley Rd., with Miss Moore as form teacher. I agree that she was a brilliant history teacher, and that she was strict, but I never found her unjust, or mean. She despaired of me ...see more
I would like to ask if anyone remembers the shop Winifred in the Morris Buildings on Watson road.
As i was chatting to my mother and she could remember an aunt that had the shop in the 50s - 60s.
i am hoping someone may have a photo or some more information i could surprise her with. thank you
I went to Ardleigh Green school from 1955 to 1961.
The photograph stirs up many memories, such as playing with other kids on the old fallen tree on the then waste ground in Cecil Avenue and iced buns from the bakery opposite the school. Mr Kipps was the milkman with his United Dairies horse and cart. There was a knife sharpener who sometimes came round knocking on doors for trade.
I enjoyed the ...see more
Photo shows roof of the baths in castle street and the car park opposite which is now shops heals went in there when it opened
I lived in 18 castle street till they knocked it down about 1968/69 I remember the car park very well because the boxing day hunt met there and it was a real spectacle for a 6 /7 year old
My family moved into the kenton area some sixty years ago, i lived there until i moved to Hayes when i got married Twenty years later and didnt visit until ten years ago when i went by bus to the Hyde ( Edgeware road) i was both shocked, saddened and dismayed by how seedy looking the whole kenton/kingsbury corridor is now and how quickly the whole area has gone downhill in the short time since i moved away.
My granddad William (Bill) Woodage lived at One Friston St Fulham SW. He married Violet Fraser and had Anne. My mom married there in 1958 and moved to the US. Mom and my sister moved back in '64 when my dad went to Vietnam. I was born in Oxford in '64 back then back to the states in '68. Came back in '72 for my granddad's funeral. I remember Mrs. Rusell that lived upstairs and the family across the street ...see more
I was there in 1982 or 83 (can't remember that clearly) for maybe 6 months. I was 8. I have similar memories to other commenters of the people who stood out there. There was a school on site. The P.E. teacher, made us run around the local roads, every day, around the army barracks. I remember coming out of there a lot fitter than when I went in. They also had a weight lifting machine which I had never ...see more
I grew up in 26 Grayne Avenue, Isle of Grain. was there from 1972 to 1990. My family and I then moved to Australia. I found this site when looking up to see what my old house looks like now as its being sold. I was very disappointed to see the front garden was now all paved, the back garden looks like an over grown disgrace. My grand-parents took such pride in their garden and kept it so nice.
I ...see more
Hello everyone, my mind drifted back to an innocent time when life was so much simpler. Memories of school, friends, working in Hollicks the newsagent shop, the 165 red bus, the giants football on Hornchurch Aerodrome...
Maylands girls school, red cardigan, white blouse and grey skirt... summertime, red dots on crisp white cotton dresses.
Someone posted on here mentioning Chris Barnfather, who ...see more
My mother grew up in Dunscroft, living at Hatfield Main View then later on in a converted railway carriage. Her father Feorge Aiton was a coal miner and lost his life in a coalface accdent in 1961. She told me many stories of her youth especially during the war, but I'd like toknow more. She hass an oder brother called Eric, who went to University and eventually got a Doctorate and a younger sister named Mona. If anyone knows anything about this family, I'd love you to post it here.
Mary May
My aunt and uncle, George and Edith Haynes, had the Post office, shop and bakery in Llangua for many years in the 1930’s to 1940’s. According to Google maps the house is still there along the main road.
There was no electric, no indoor sanitation and the water came from a pump across the road.
George made all the bread while Edith kept the PO and shop. They had a pony and cart which George used to deliver ...see more
I lived in Willow Row Cottages throughout the war years with my mother and brothers. Across the road and down a lane lived Digger Thurlow and Mr Dean. We bought some of our groceries at the shop next to The White Horse. The Evergreen Oak was at the crossroads
As far as I can see, no-one has left a memory of my old primary school. So, let me start this off (if I may?): Living in nearby North Road, I attended this school from 1962-68. When I started at the Infants' School, my reception teacher was a Mrs. Ransom. Later infants' teachers were Mrs. Field and Miss Sutton. When I progressed to the Junior School,my first teacher was a lovely, newly-qualified ...see more
I had many very, very happy years living aboard a canal narrowboat named "Moonstone" at Yalding. I bought this boat in Worsley, Greater Manchester in 1987 and finally moved her back to the canal system (to West London) in 1995. Whilst at Yalding, I had moorings both at Hampstead Marina and at Jim Breden's Boatyard. "Moonstone" was painted red, yellow and cream and was often cruised ...see more
I was born in Slough in 1961, living there until 1972, after my father, Jim Butler, died in 1970. We then moved to Scarborough in North Yorkshire.
My memories of Slough are of living on Norway Drive, Wexham Court estate. We used to apple scrump on Church Lane! We used to go to Langley Park, Black Park and Windsor regularly. One memory my older sister has ( her and my other sister went to Woodside school as it was ...see more
I lived in Ruskin Road, Craig’s Garage was on the corner. I used to go in there as a little kid and ask if someone would help me across the road to go to Weston’s paper shop. I remember you having Humber Snipes and Humber imperials for sale and the the Commer camper vans. When I learned to drive in one of your Hillman Imps. An elderly guy with a pipe taught me and put me through my test. My first car a mk1 cortina your ...see more
Happy memories of Bill & Ruth Sweet. Landlord and landlady back in the 60's/70s. Ruth only recently deceased having reached a grand old 100 years of age. My mother used to clean and I tagged along in the school holidays. Recently made contact with daughter Anna and indirectly brother Jon. Happy days!
Myself and my sister and two brothers came here. Can anyone help and make a jigsaw of our lives
Was just scrolling through Google maps as you do and found myself back in Bournemouth where I grew up. 75 now and living in Australia. Found a reference to Homefield School and Mr Taggart! Wow! I was there about the same time as another respondent, maybe 1955. Remember playing truant more often than care to admit and earned Mr Taggart’s wrath and a few whacks of the cane! I recall a French teacher ...see more
My father was an army Chaplain, posted to Blandford Camp in 1959/1960/61 I cannot quite remember. We lived in sort of quansit huts, each connected. The address was 14A Drake Lines. I was 13 or so. I attended school in Blandford itself and remember a few friends, Joan Swain. I also remember a crush I had on Robert Scott. I think he lived off the Camp.
I have very fond memories of my time there.
I live in the ...see more
My grand father lived in Easter Craig cottage and I just remember visiting this beautiful area as a boy.
Back in the 1950s-1960s my father, Jack Garbett and my uncle Bill Garbett manufactured sweets in Normacot. They were particularly famous for their Granny's Mints. The factory was founded by my uncle, Tom Garbett. My father joined the Firm when he left the army after the Second World War. He was also a semi-professional musician who played the saxaphone and clarinet. His family were Catholics and helped to run the ...see more
Anyone know Elizabeth bond ,Nicole 'de suza,Bernadette fromoe,
Nancy black who s dad was a church minister
I was born in 1951 my dad worked for steels in the shipyard, and I have such wonderful memories of Sunderland, I am a makam till I die. I visited the north east continuaslly for until my parents died. My grandfather lived in the town end with thirteen children and my mother in duke St millfield. I would give my right or left arm to know the history of my grandfather who was a diver on the building of piers around ...see more
Was always known as largest village in Yorkshire. Lived at 38( Big )Church lane.( Little)Chuch lane led off Big and went to main leeds Road facing Chuch and also Post Office. Used to trainspot on fence at side of railway line before bridge that trains went over. Saw queen Elizabeth train go over bridge late 50s. Used to sit on Bench on Church lane and had to jump over fence when Pit ponies were let out ...see more
My name is Hendrik Korevaar I was a student at etton pastures and i started there in 1970 and finished in 1980 if there is anyone out there who knows me please contact me on emal at Hendrik.Korevaar@gmail.com or if you can not get email just leave a comment on this memory/post. All of the teachers i remember are Mr Bunn, Mr Merser, Mr Tucky, Mrs Lyons, Mr and Mrs Pyatt and Mr Easterby. If you know me i would love to hear from you.
went to this hotel in the seventies to watch the rock groups that were on anyone remember the group nights at the foxs club
I remember the little sweet shop in the swimming pool accessed from both sides of the stream by the bridge. I lived in 57 Ferndale Road during the seventies, and was related to the Stone family on the corner.
I remember going back to visit New Malden at about 9 years old and eating in the wimpey .
We went to revisit as I’d lived in the fountain pub as a baby in 1967 with my mum , who worked there . Details are so vague . The high street was lovely and I’m sure you could see went worth golf course from it ?
Amanda Jane
I also lived here. My parents took over from Mrs Robinson. My father who had worked for Lowther Builders modernised the shop, opening it up and installing new counters. He also replaced the front window, which let in alot more light. It was very dark in there. I also went to Yanwath school. My uncle worked for the Milk Marketing Board and drove the churn lorries and later the bulk tanker that collected milk from Sockbridge Hall Farm which was down the field at the back.
I have great memories of staying with my Aunt in Polzeath in the mid 1970's. Her house was high up and we used to walk down to the town and to the beach every day. One night in 1977 (late August) the Tony Blackburn disco came to town (outside on one of the green spaces) - he had been elsewhere that week on the Radio 1 roadshow. A local punk/new wave band was first on ("Roadworx"?) followed ...see more
Grandmother used to live on the slip; she was housekeeper to Mr. Sales and we used to walk over the marshes to Reedham Swing bridge to visit relatives in Reedham. There was a farm on the corner owned by Chubbocks and I used to collect milk from there in a can as a young girl (circa 1936/7) hope to visit again shortly.
Hi. I lived in Oakley as a small boy - pre school age. My dad, Bob Johnstone, was a cowman and we lived in School Lane. We were a big Scottish family with 7 children. We moved around a lot due to his work but we made regular trips back to visit Oakley and The Chandos and still do. We lived there in the late 60, only for a couple of years. Dads sadly dead now but he always said it was his favourite place he lived.
I lived in Little Heath opp the Woodman Pub and spent most of the Fifties, Sixties and Seventies in either Charlton, Woolwich and North Woolwich. I remember Powis St and Hare St very well, Great Shopping etc. miss the variety of shops.
I went to Sydenham County Girls school and left at 15 in 1963. Someone made a comment about Terry Maidment -that rang a bell, as my sister, Janet, used to go out with him for a while. I knew Brian Jacks very well - and did anyone know Ronnie McKay, Penny Hackman and Gwyn Tanner? Would love to catch up. I lived bang opposite Sydenham School, my then name Doreen Mahony and my sister was Janet. Would be great if I got an answer.
My friend used to live in Newton Street, her mum was Mrs Brooks
I just sent my friend the Gorton book, I don’t think Newton Street is there any more but someone might remember it. She went to Yew Tree school mid 1940s, these forums are amazing for discovering things we thought were gone and past. Bravo for writing the book!
I lived at 100 heyes lane. Alderley edge. For about five years from 1950 to 1955. Went to Alderley edge school. Teacher mrs Gibson. My name then was Ann Christina Taylor. My father grew vegetables on his allotment. He worked for ICI in wilmslow. I remember a man selling goldfish in bottles at the entrance to school lane. Remember milk bottles thawing out around the classroom fire. Going up to the edge and the ...see more
I was a live in pupil at Eden Hall from 1976 to 1979 it was a great school and all of the other children who were at the school came from all over the uk, as it wasn't like most other schools nearly all of us had illnesses, and couldn't go to normal main stream schools due to being vulnerable children But if i could turn the clock back i wouldn't change it for the world I LOVED GOING TO EDEN HALL SCHOOL
Pavs started as a large wooden hut made by Ray Henikier, a carpenter. I used to help him take down the hut in the late Autumn and put it back up the following spring. Then Pavs was rebuilt in block work. My father used to work for him after Dad retired from his job. My son, Steve, used to work for him as he was a chef. So my family has a lot of good memories of Pavs.
We moved to Sutton in 1956/7, Sutton Court Road, and I attended Sutton East before moving to Worcester Road and then going to Ambleside School in Cheam, then onto the Willows before completing my A-levels at Nonsuch High School for Girls in Cheam.
I loved growing up in Sutton, in the summer evenings I would cycle round for hours, (having taken my Proficiency Test) despite having cycled to and from school daily. ...see more
Hello, I wonder if anyone remembers Patrick David Mackay, better know as Patrick Mackay, he was born in 1952. He lived in Gravesend briefly in the mid 60's and 70's.
I would like to know if someone or a relative had experience meeting him, before being sentenced to life imprisonment for a wave of crimes. Thank you very much.
Sadly Doreen Aspley passed away today. She had her 96th birthday last Sunday
Hello, I wonder if anyone remembers Patrick David Mackay, born in 1952, a young boy who attended St Albans Road School and York Road School in the end of the 50's and early 60s.
After some years, he was sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering 3-11 people.
Any contribution would be appreciated from someone who has had experience meeting him at his younger life.
Thank you.
My dad was 1 of the weekend regulars at the Brandling Arms . The Dominoe corner . 1 of these guys was Bob ,had a wooden leg drove a Vespa scooter , more to the point , I believe managed punshons newsagent . I don't know when their friendship started but by 1960 my dad was helping Bob put the Sunday papers together for the "boys" to deliver later . On occasion about 62/63 I would accompany dad , each of us on a ...see more