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Hi, I have been reseaching my family on the Keel side, and have found a Barnard Keel, working with his father David and mother Mildred in The Plough in Westfield, Battle, Sussex. They were the publicans in the 1910's or 1920's. Does anyone remember them, or is there any history on this subject. David and Mildred were my great grandparents on my mum's side, and Barnard was my great uncle. Any help would be ...see more
How lovely to hear about Fernbank Road. I came to live in Wentworth Way about 1960 and went to Ascot Heath school and on to Charters. I had a weekend job in the sweet shop and newsagents, as it was then. Still return to visit mum and other siblings. In those days I was a Davidson. I can remember the Hunt family, Kinsella's ,Shutes and Shepherds. What a shame there is no more Gold Cup or Cranbourne Towers. My vivid ...see more
I was born at 4 Threave Road on the 31st of January 1955 at the then home of my Uncle Bill and my Aunt, Nan Telfer. That's a long time ago. I was brought up at the Billies Farm where my dad was the dairy man. He went on to be the janitor at Newtown St Boswells in the Borders, but sadly passed on many years ago. I was a pupil at the primary school and have fond memories of playing on 'the hill'. I have not had a ...see more
Does anyone remember Lombard shop and Lombard House on the corner of Plantation Street? It was the end that was right next door to Lower Rhymney Infants School. I lived in the house until 1958. My uncle, Tudor Lloyd, ran the shop and I went to the infants school. I would love any old pictures of the shop and house, or anything in that area. My mother was the district nurse, Llewela Jones, and my name is Jane.
I used to live on The American Airbase at Boreham Airfield. There was the Ford's race track there which me and my brother used to go to. We nipped under the fence and watched the races and then collected all the corona bottles where we would go to the local shop and get money for them. There was an old American car in one of the empty huts and chickens used to lay their eggs in. We ...see more
I am researching my family history and have a photo taken on 23rd Sept 1944 at Ashleigh House of the choir. In the 3rd row are C Lippiatt and T Lippiatt. I have found the granddoughter of Thomas but she doesn't know who C Lippiatt is. Can anyone help me please? I can send a copy of the of photo by email but I do not know how to add it to this site. Thank you in anticipation.
Joan Fenwick (nee Lippiatt)
My maiden name was Barrow and I was born 1937. I went to St James School and remember
Mr Roe, the headmaster. In the last class it was Mr Cathcart and remember teachers in
the nursery class as Mavis said; two very nice ladies. I lived in Arnold St with my dad and Grandma, there was the Fenntons who lived at the bottom of the street whose father gave piano
lessons. Tracy's grocery on the corner of our street. ...see more
My great aunt Jane Beecroft taught at Q.M.S girls school for 39 years and often took the girls camping at Llwyngwril. I am trying to find someone who remembers her so I can add information to our family history. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
My gt.gt.gt. grandfather, John Alcock and his brother William Alcock farmed in Old Woodhall from around 1850 to 1882. John and his wife Elizabeth both have gravestones in the old St. Margaret's churchyard (sadly now overgrown). I don't know the names of the farms they both had, but John rented his land (250 acres). When he died in l882 all his farms animals (sheep, cows, pigs, poultry and horses) ...see more
50s/60s. Are there any folks out there that remember the Carter Family? Granny Carter lived at Birchwood Farm, Eddie Carter had the Hill House and Tom Carter lived close by. Remember the Hop Yards, can smell the smell now that were at the top of the lane that we used to walk down to Grannys, seemed so long as a child. We would pick primroses and cowslips all the way down.
I used to think Granny got all the groceries ...see more
I was born in 59 Durham Buildings - love the memories. My dad used to drink in the Nags Head pub across the road and work in Gartens factory - the smell was around all week bar Sundays. Me and my two sisters, Maureen and Ann, 4 and 2 years older than me, we went to Sacred Heart School in Trott Street. I was 4 or 5 when we moved to Dorset Road off Clapham Road.
James Maher/Reilly
I remember, as a child, a herbalist shop that sold sasparela. We used to buy it in a pint glass and stand outside to drink it, pretending it was beer.
In 1985 my son, daughter, niece & nephew were in the 7 to 10 age bracket. Included in their favourite places were the Broomfield Park kids' playground, the kids' assault course and the kids' boating pond. On various occasions we made Sunday afternoon, family picnic trips to the park to take in these places.
We adults - me, my wife, my sister, my brother in law, my ...see more
I was born in a big house in Ellis Road. It was a warm and cosy home. I remember waking on a cold winters day and the ice would be on the inside of the windows. I would go downstairs and my grandad would have a roaring fire going and my nana would be making breakfast. Grandad worked on the farm just to the back of us - it was over 300 years old I think. I would help him collect the hen eggs and get chased by the geese - Grandad would always save me, such happy days.
Hi. I'm writing a book about McLaren and Ferrari Formula One designer John Barnard, who used to go to school in East Lane. It's an official biography. Does anyone remember him? Did anyone know him in his youth? He made the local paper in 1961 after building a speedboat in Mr Pegg's class at East Lane Comprehensive, and featured on an ITV programme called Friday Island. Any memories, please feel free to post here or, if you can contact me directly, my email is johnbarnardf1@hotmail.com
I was sent to St Teresas in the 60's as my aunt (Joan Turner nee Kleboe) had been amongst the very first students before the war.
A beautiful building surrounded by large lawns & gardens, approached from either Effingham village or Dorking.
We wore heavy green Harris tweed uniforms with po hats in the winter & green striped dresses & boaters in the summer.
The headmistress was a Mother Joanna, ...see more
I was a projectionist at this cinema in the 1950s and found it a great job. Does anybody out there recall working there in those years as I would like to get in touch.
In 1952 I was 8 years old and I lived at Bush Hill Park, Enfield. During my childhood my favourite park in the area was Broomfield, the particular attraction being the museum in Broomfield House. I vividly remember the indoor beehive with the long transparent tube linking it to outside to allow the bees to come and go, a penny farthing bicycle secured to the bannisters of the staircase so ...see more
I am writing and researching a book, hopefully to be published later this autumn about Rousdon and the peeks. I would be so grateful for any memories any one has of life at Rousdon until the sale in 1937 Please contact me either via this site or on nicolafcampbell@btinternet.com Many thanks
As a family we used to vist Cefn most summers. We lived in Northamptonshire and used to go to Cefn to visit my mothers family. They lived in Bristol House, Crane St.
They were a large family - 8 children plus 2 adults. Idris, Seymore, Mervin, Kerrison, Ned, Hilda, Phyllis, Evelin, Jones.
Like other writers I too can smell the Monsanto.
Swimming in the Dee, going to the cinema and the wonderful fish and chips.
A childhood filled with happy days.
I lived on welling corner, above the shops, flat 15b. I went to the embassy on Saturday nights where I met my wife in 1959 and still going strong. My watering hole was the Nags Head. I went to Saint Michaels Pimary and Elsa Road Schools. I also lived at 73 Lyme Road. I moved to Australia in 1966 but I still think of Kent and Welling especially. My name is Michael Hibberd. If anyone remembers I would love to hear from you. my e.mail is hibberdm@hotmail.com.
I was born in Combe Down, my parents owned 'Grove Stores' on the end of Hawthorn Grove. I have so many very happy memories of playing in Rainbow Woods, it looks a bit different now obviously, but I can still see it in my mind as it used to be. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers it as well, or 'Grove Stores'. Sally Mason (nee Daniells).
We used to own Walshaw chippy, it was a garage made of asbestos. I had loads of friends who used to turn up hungry, Fri and Sat night after the pubs shut. My dad used to have a back room full of people eating fish and playing cards. (I even called my dog Chippy as it was chip coloured.) He used to pile food on to families who were skint at the time. He had a second job; he was a school dinner driver so I had 2 school ...see more
Hi, I've put together a list of Glenboig nicknames - can you add to it? Here is a small selection of the nicknames. If you would like a copy of over 80+ Glenboig Nicknames, please send me an email. Also,i f you have any old photo's of Glenboig, would love to hear from you.
Glenboig Nicknames - Surname (where ...see more
My name is Barbara Tucker & I spent several happy years during the Second World War at Pilton in Somerset. I was in the women's land army and can remember those wonderful days working with the animals and milking the cows at 6 am and working in the fields. I worked at Abbey farm and knew Paula Turnball & Flossy Billing. I would like to make contact with any land girl in Somerset. My contact details are
E-mail : simontuckerpgapro@yahoo.co.uk ( her son)
Telephone : 01823 400733
I have fond memories of the school. I lived with my grandparents across the road from the school. I remember my grandad buying buns from the horse drawn cart and bringing one over for playtime. I also remember playing round about the prefabs.
Brent Street was a typical suburban or small town high street. There were no really large stores but a selection of individual shops. The range of shops was remarkable with several grocers, bakers, greengrocers, butchers, chemists, fish shops, newsagents and hairdressers. There was a drapers and ladies clothing store, a gentlemen's outfitters, furniture store, hardware shop, shoe shop, electrical ...see more
We lived on Gas Street. My family name was Gilder and my parents names were Leonard and Olga nee Carless. My cousins Pamela (nee Gilder) and Gerry Lees still own the Gilders Fishing Tackle Shop in Failsworth. I remember going to the bonfires and all the kids collecting the spare wood and guarding it like crazy. My older brother is named Kerry and my older sister is called Karen. I am doing research for a ...see more
Six of us lived in a 2 up 2 down property in Sutton until I was 18. No bathroom, and a toilet in the garden which backed onto an alleyway that ran the length of the Trolley bus garage. Imagine, when I reached 10, mum allowed my younger brother and I to walk to Sutton public baths and pay for a proper bath.
This is my father sat in the boat fishing on the Ancholme. His name is Jack Waters, a well known Brigg butcher (Waters and Sons) at that time, in business with his father and a brother in Wrawby Street. The photo was more than likely taken on a Wednesday afternoon - half day closing and time for some peace and quiet.
I used to stay at Tregonning Farm and have many fond memories. I remember listening to Stithians Band - have not been back for a few years - a lot of houses have been built and still keep in touch with the people at the farm alas my parents are both dead but the memories will never fade.
I was in the Shildon Operatic Society about 1970 to 1974. I really enjoyed it. We did such shows as Oliver, the Sound of Music and South Pacific. I was sorry to hear that they are no longer performing. I do not live in Shildon any more. I live in Idaho, USA. I like it but I miss Shildon alot. It will always be home. All of my family are still in England, some in Shildon still, of course I miss them more than I can say.
I worked in Toll Gavel from 1967 thru 1973 at Greenwoods Menswear which used to be next to Mackmans Bakers. I used to have their meat pie dinners on a silver foil tray and they were yummy and cheap. Saturday lunchtime was fish'n chips from Pecks in Butcher Row or a chinese lunch above Burton's menswear - all gone now - I guess probably McDonalds or KFC now. I worked with two guys and haven't seen or heard of them for ...see more
Enjoying a bath or grooming session in the compound where they live for the winter.
The character of these buildings is astounding as they are so old but very well cared for to retain the era of the town.
So many of these well organized and comprehensive shops on Castle Hill and area that it is hard to choose which to buy your keepsakes.
Opposite my Aunt Alice's house on Duke Street, Windsor. These terraced houses are all boarded up which seems a waste.
When this flag is flying the Queen is in residence.
Looks like a barracks but is a main line terminal.
These swans are protected and have a full-time staff all year to protect, care for and nurture these beautiful creatures. But they are quite a handful especially when it's time for them to winter inside.
Now that high defensive wall has been removed you can truly appreciate the fortification of this castle.
Still in use 2010 - a great example of his work.
Still looks the same in 2010
Usually accompany the changing of the guard and also any special occasion.
Just as immaculate in 2010
Always a great way to spend a day on the river.
Still looked the same in 2010
Workers at the castle were allocated one of these cottages while employed.
Famous department/clothing store
The uniform of the Police force back in the 1800's - the helmet survived many changes throughout the years but some still are worn.
Watch from your descending plane as you come in to land at Heathrow. It is quite a "welcome home" sight.
Still the same in 2003
Before they took down the high wall surrounding the castle. It is now at seating height.
This is the view you get from your plane as it circles to land at Heathrow Airport. It is awesome from this height and seems to go on forever.
Still hadn't changed by the 1960's.
A very colourful and complicated ceremony involving much history of the area.
Always a colourful and lovely sight when the Changing of the Guard parade through the town. No matter what the weather there are always crowds for this.
A lovely way to pass time on a warm summer day.
Used to be a peaceful place to pass a few hours in contemplation and just watch the boats.
Wonderful to take a cruise on these boats on a warm summer day.
To this day this regiment is charged with protection of the royal family and are quite a colourful sight to see when changing the guard.
Lovely place to take a summer's walk and visit with the swans.
If you needed exercise this walk would be more than you bargained for.
Later to become famous as the site of the marriage of Prince Charles and Camilla. There was a blessing ceremony later in St. George's Chapel but Queen Elizabeth would not give permission for them to be married in the Chapel as Camilla was divorced. Perhaps an omen of future problems now surfacing.
A good view of the connecting bridge between Windsor and Eton. Only now open to foot traffic.
Across from the train station for Datchet and other parts
I believe this is still in operation as a hotel, to the left are the boathouses where the Eton rowing club was housed.
I remember when the old Roadmaster double-deckers used this bridge daily on their run to and from Slough. Now the bridge is closed to road traffic and the vehicles have to detour around the Brocas to access Windsor.
Before it was closed to traffic and cobbled. Although the Goswell's ally was paved with ridges back in the 1800's to allow horses to get a foothold when hauling wagons down.
People who lived in Clewer in the 1900's wouldn't recognize the place.
Can't recall if the "old girl" was still standing at the intersection of Castle Hill and Peascod St when I visited in 2010, but she stood there for a great many years.
No matter how old it is it never seems to change
Even looking at this with nostalgia it doesn't ever seem to change
I visited this park again in 2010 but it doesn't look nearly as inviting now as it did then, the price of progress?
Looked as if it hadn't changed in eight years that I was away.
Before they tore down the left side. The Slough College of Further Education replaced these shops and flats, if I remember correctly.
Looked the same when I returned in 1958 to Slough
Still looked the same in 1958 when I returned to Slough.
We lived just down the street from this corner and it all seemed so small to me after returning from eight years in Canada. I had left England at age 5 and came back at age 13 which was quite a culture shock for me. But Slough and area became my local stomping grounds as my teenage years progressed until I returned to Canada in 1966.
At 16 the High Street was the place to go and be seen. The two cinemas within easy walking distance, the park, the shops. What more could a teenager want?
