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My great grandmother, Phyllis Marley (nee Young) lived at 1 Sheepwash Bank in the early 1900s. Always known as the house with the monkey puzzle tree in the front garden.
She was married to Edwin Marley, who was a manager in the gold mines in Roodepoort, South Africa, so lived there on her own with her three children, Agnes, Jim and Will. However, he settled in South Africa with another ...see more
This photo sparked a memory from when I was around 4 years old, helping Mrs Oldiing put flowers on her husbands grave, when my sister - then around 2 - sat on an ants nest. Panic then, but laughter now. This would have been around 1964. Memories swirl and it's Christmas Eve and the special treat of the church service and the decorations; then a sunny Sunday and everyone piling out of the Church and congregating at the ...see more
In the 50‘s we (my family and my mum’s sister’s family) spent two holidays in rented holiday houses in Polzeath. The first house was “The Hermitage” and was situated on the cliff overlooking the sea with no buildings in front. The sunsets were fabulous. The second house was “Beggars Roost” and was on the other side of the bay and overlooked the beach.
Us children (my cousins Penny, Sheila and I) attended the ...see more
Hi Chris. Just loved reading your memories about Mill Brook. I lived at 171 Greenbrow opposite the 'Newall'.Remember everything - Dr. Devlin, Taggarts and Southersts newsagents, and Knob HalI was scary.Started at St Peters in 1955 and walked to school via Millbrook Road known as the 'Gully' to us. First girlfriend Brenda McQuaid lived there. Her dad Tom was the local postman and football referee. I remember the Shanty on ...see more
Mum and Dad were nurses, Dad specialising in psychiatric nursing. In the late 1960s, their careers took them to Jacques Hall and a post with what was then known as the Spastics Society.
The Society had either bought or leased the building and some 20 residents with varying physical and mental challenges were cared for by Dad and a dedicated team of staff including occupational therapists, kitchen staff and ...see more
Was in 1st Dunmurry Scouts until about 1966. Does anybody remember them.
I lived on Birchwood Rd since 1964 when I was born left when I was 18 loved Middleton I now live in Bradford I often think of moorclose even attended the high school after I left Durnford St
My grandfather was Chief Constable of Dorset from 1925 - 1956. When he retired my grandparents bought a house called either Ravensthorpe or Ravenscroft (it was a long time ago and I can't remember for sure!)in Victoria Place. Every year from 1957 when I was four till 1963 we would come here and stay for a couple of weeks for our summer holiday. The house and garden were huge and my sister and I had all sorts of fun ...see more
I spent a couple of years at the village school; I remember Mrs Dean and Miss Lovegrove in particular, Disliked Mrs Buswell who forced me to wear girl's navy blue knickers for the rest of a school day after wetting myself - I also had to carry my damp shorts and pants in a paper bag!. In 1969/70 or thereabouts my dad's car was shunted from behind and demolished the wall at the front gates of the ...see more
In 1977 we bought our first house in Hampden Park. I was working as a nurse at Eastbourne DGH in Kings Drive. I remember walking through the park at the start and end of my shifts. In the spring the park was carpeted with crocus's which was the most beautiful site. I hope they are still there today.
I started working at the Plaza just after I left school as rewind boy, later becoming a projectionist, where I stayed till national service. I showed the films at the camp cinema in the evenings in my last 15 months. Demobbed, I started back at the Plaza till 1965 when I joined the other cinema, Odeon, till it changed to Classic. I was there then till it closed in 1977 and was lucky to show the last reel of film. ...see more
My uncle Maurice Walker installed the pipework for the urinals. He was working for Darlington Borough Council at the time. The urinals were huge, and the pipework was always shiny.
From 1962-1965, my father who was employed by I.B.M. was assigned to F.R.E. based out of 832nd Airborne Squadron in High Wycombe England. One of his many responsibilities was to service and maintain the computer systems within the BMEWS, Fylingdale Moors, England.
I lived in Collins Green with my family in the very early 60's. I lived at number 35 with my mum and dad Brian and Christine Leather. I was around 3yrs old and my sister Caroline was around a year old. My mum then had my brother Sean in that house and we then moved across the road to number 68. My youngest sister Adele was then born there in 1966. It was a magical place to grow up and I wish I still ...see more
Hello, I'm currently working on my family tree and have a Bishop connection with Loders. Will post more details later. Would love to here from others who may be linked. Amanda Sale
I have just discovered this site by chance and have read so many comments that have stirred memories for me. My name is Ian Bradford. I was born in Perivale Maternity Hospital in 1950. I lived on Ripon Close from 1954 to about 1963 - with some of that time living at my grandparents in Hanwell. I went to Islip Manor and then Walford School. As one of your other contributors mentioned they were still saving for a ...see more
Hi
I am trying to trace the Family of Brian R Mckenzie . He had 2 sisters Jean, Shirley and 2 brothers William (Billy) and George.
As far as we know Jean was the eldest.
Brian told us that he was from Aberlour area and lived near the Walkers Biscuit Factory.
He left Aberlour and we think he joined the army. He married in Wiltshire.
Although Brian has passed away his son and Daughter would love ...see more
So many memories of school years here from 1959-66. Coming from Burpham nr Guildford I remember travel on public transportation and how most people did not come from my area.
In the summer during Wimbledon fortnight I would bicycle so as to be home to watch the tennis. I remember how under Miss Andrews I became a maths wiz, she made the subject so interesting and how Miss Brook did the ...see more
I think it was Easter weekend 1963, a friend, Peter Smart and I hitchhiked from Newcastle upon Tyne to Dunnoon. We were amateur 'Ban the Bombers'.
We booked in to the Strone youth hostel - we had spent the previous night in Kendoon youth hostel, near Dalry, sadly now closed. There was a great atmosphere about the whole area - the next day was a real party day at the lochside - lots of guitarists/ ...see more
My e mail is lowman532@btinternet.com not 536 as shown on my memory of Northumberland Heath.
We used to visit Polzeath on Sundays in the 1960's.
There was a Cafe run by Bob Morrow who used to play football with my father Eric Butler in the South Western League in the 1950's.
Does anyone remember this cafe ?
I have fond memories of the enormous factory in the 1980's and driving around it at night with a van stuffed full of heavy backup computer tape boxes which needed fire safeing. Site had a great social club and not a bad canteen.I think thursday night shifts they had steak on the menu if my memory serves me well. Bit of a long walk from the factory to the tube station despite it being over the road.I paid into a ...see more
my name is jim george email squeekyparrot@yahoo.com i was there in the 60s does any body remember me
We stayed here,in July 2011
On our honeymoon! We are now returning,this Friday, 2July for our 10th,wedding anniversary.And will also be celebrating my husbands 70th Birthday! The Glenspean, is very comfortable,and homely,we enjoyed 1st class food and service,really breath taking views, and lovely grounds
During our stay my husband had a ghostly encounter,he woke up to find a ...see more
I've loved reading all the memories of Devizes. I feel it's so important to document everyday history such as this. On that note, I am a writer of a blog called Weird Wiltshire. I write about the history, folklore and ghost stories of Wiltshire and beyond. I'm currently putting together an article about Devizes. There are plenty of ghostly stories! But, the tales I really want to tell are about people's personal stories and ...see more
Does anybody recall a Bill Brierley from Ardwick? Married with two Daughters and no longer alive. He worked for Manchester City Council? Thank you.
I'm researching my family tree which has in turn led me to 1 Valley Road, Ilkley from 1939 onwards. Is there anyone that has ever heard of or even has memories of a Frederick Wood and Ophelia Wood who lived at number 1. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
We are currently renovating calziebohalzie. If anyone has any past photos I would love to see them.
In photoK119066. 7/44 the house on the right with the upstairs window open about 9 inches is the room i was born in over 80years ago and the bycycle was my dads
I used to work for a radio paging company in the 1960's called Radio Intercom. It was based in Batts Lane, next to the old fire station. I wonder, does anyone have pictures or memories of this company. I believe it changed it's name to Verhagen Electronics after I left.
I have many pleasant memories of working for Radio Intercom, and often wonder were my old colleagues are now.
If any of you are out there, please get in touch: tim.tree@btopenworld.com. I'd love to hear from you.
I'm trying to track down the newspaper article on the story below from around 1960 that my dad recently shared with me, does anyone recall the shoe shop called Argos Shoes (or similar) or can offer any other info that might help me?
When I was about 15 or so, Dad was the manager of 5 shops called ‘Argos’ based in Kingsbury and other areas in North London. One day 3 girls, ...see more
The forgotten town, this small township was once a buzzing area served with blackened bottle ovens. A thriving community dwelled around the dirt and grime of The Potteries. I was born in Fenton in the fifties and how well I remember walking the length and breadth, past banks, shops and even a town hall, magistrates court and police station. We had our own fire station. In those days one could travel from either ...see more
I have been reading lots of accounts of how bad Fornethy was, of beatings, and abuse, but I didn't experience any of that. I was there twice, including for my 11th birthday in May 1970. I have a letter I sent home which is very obvious to me in my own words.
One thing I had forgotten was the crow in the cage. It was explained to us that the farmer trapped crows to stop them killing lambs. I ...see more
I grew up in Hoxton in the 40/50’s.
I went to Whitmore School in Gopsall Street, leaving in 1953.
I remember busy Hoxton market with all the stalls and shops, funny how some remain more in your memory, the pie and mash shop, which I believe is still there, also there was lady at a stall grating fresh horseradish, really strong smell. Sainsbury’s where my mum bought the small amount of Dutch butter she could ...see more
I have fond memories of days out in Angmering. Dad used to park up in an enclosed grassy area and the beach was just beyond some bushes. We used to have food cooked on the primer stove and we'd spend all day there. I wasn't keen on the thick seaweed that got wrapped around my legs when paddling. This was back in the 60's . Anyone else remember where I'm talking about.?
Went to St George’s school, had a best friend called Jennifer - she was always happy and laughing, but dippy - loved her, wish I could find her now, can’t remember her surname.
So the school is still there but nothing like it was in our days - Head Teacher, Mr Gibbs would smoke his pipe in his office - always stank of tobacco. He was very old fashioned - would pull u by your ear. I was lucky, but a boy ...see more
Oak Bank Open-Air School was the first of its kind in England and opened in 1954 by C. Mitcheson, although the school may date back to the 1930's.
I was an inmate in the mid 1950's aged 8. Mrs Hardy was principal and Nurse Spice dominated the dormitories. Three of us 'ran-away'; headed through the woods and onto the main road where those searching for us picked us up in a car. Where we were going I ...see more
James A Foster ...A memory from James A Foster Book of Memories
"Memories of a Gorton Ragamuffin" on Amazon Kindle and Ebook Paperback ASIN BO7YZDDQSL. 115 Golden nostalgic memories of a Lad growing up in Gorton Manchester.
Smells..
its funny what a sniff of something brings to mind ......a particular food...or place. There are smells that linger in the memory that instantly ...see more
My Nan Jessie Turvey & her husband Jim (my grandfather who died in 1964 I think) lived on Plashet Grove next door to a Mrs Lescombe (spelling ?)from sometime in the 1930's until the mid 1970's. They had 2 daughters my mother Angela Jean born in October 1935 & my aunt Christine Jennifer born in 1946. Her brother & his wife Alec & Rene Hurley also lived there during the late 1940's & 1950's. Does anyone remember them at all please?
I also remember Martins swimming pool, it was freezing! I did receive my certificate for swimming a width at Martins. Mr. Pidgeon used to take us, he was a good teacher. Mr. Davis was quite scary, especially the puppets!
I was about five years old and at my mother's side as we passed across the entrance to the great hall on our way to the Sunday school trip to Rhyl. We walked about two hundred yards further joining a lot more and onward to Fenton Manor Station. This was our pick up point to join the train on our day out. The mighty steam monster pulled into the station, and we stormed the corridors ...see more
I started Bank Street school in 1955 ,my name was Angela Seale then.My teacher was Mrs Cooper ( she had been my mothers teacher as well ! ).The class room was right at the top of the building at the front,our delight was if the fire engine went out on a call and we were allowed to go to the window to watch .
At 7 I went round the corner to the Slade school and then onto The Hugh Christy at 11.
I have very happy ...see more
I was born John Mason in Parfrey St in 1936, moving to 81 Garvan Rd, living on the ground floor, with my Grandad, (Pop), upstairs! Went to Everington St School all through the War. During the daylight raids the whole school came down to the big hall, drawing and Knitting?? After School playing in the street - Release e oh, tin can Tommy, skipping rope across the street (girls as well), and at night, Hemings Bakery - ...see more
Quickly seperated at Front Hall from Parent. Led to Dining Room in shock. A Boy suggested " Secotine "
on Bread.
Moved to Class Room where another Boy took Pity and threw me a Ball as " Tarling "entered the Room. Taken to his
Study in the Tower and caned for playing Ball inside.. Accused of Padding given extra " Stroke "
Our Weekly letters Home were read before mailing. so unable to Share Experience.
Life was never the same again !
Hello. After leaving RWS the boys and girls in 1969-70. Wanstead.
I went to RWS Hyde Hall 1970-71, just before it closed. I can recall sharing the dormitory with 5 girls from different cultural backgrounds. I really enjoyed their friendship. Unfortunately, I have not had any further contact with them. Their names may have changed or they may have returned to their own country. I really enjoyed my time at ...see more
I too grew up in Little Kingshill. Mrs Buswell was head at the primary and my favourite teacher was Mrs Dean. We used to play on the common opposite Ash Well Farm. During summer holidays we all used to attend the bible holiday club st the the baptist church. Fun and games, team sports and educational games. It was great fun. Wouldn’t change my childhood xx
David Greig was opposite the Queen's Hotel, next door was Boots the Chemist, then Sydney Greys the electrical and TVs etc. This is where I bought my first guitar. Just opposite was Pains, a little farther on was Bastiani's ice cream parlour, then M&S and Woolworths. The old railway crossing had a signal box, so when a train came, the signal man had a large wheel he had to turn to open and close ...see more
My dad moved his family into 3 Knights Close, Billesdon, when I was 7 years old.
Our family consisted of my dad Terry, my mum Jytte, my brother Steven and myself Dionne.
Our neighbours were the Townsend’s at No 1, the Harrison’s at No 2, Elsie, Leslie and Sally in No 4, the Margates in No 5 and the Farmers at No 6.
What a fantastic childhood I had growing up in Billesdon.
Open fields, trees, ...see more
i watch a young lad in the 1500mtrs upon the last lap he was last place the lap bell goes it was like a gun going off because this lad took off like a bat out of hell at end of the first lap he shot up to first place. all seemed to be taken by surprise this lad had opened up a big gap down the back straight coming into the final bend the rest were attacking down the straight but the gap and the speed of this lad wins it ...see more
I was a boarder at St joseph's from 1947 to 1951. We lived in Lincolnshire. My father was an OLD BOY of the Salesian School at Battersea and this was my start to follow him there. We traveled in special compartments from Charing Cross on the 4.20pm train to Stonegate. In '47 we all piled into a 3 toner for for the ride to the school, luggage following in a cart pulled by the School tractor. Eating ...see more
I am looking for photos of Guildford in the 50s, particularly North street and wondered if anyone remembered the Butcher's shop in North street in the 50s. I was born there, we lived in a flat over the shop and I have vivid memories of watching the carnival from the window. I also remember there was an abattoir at the back of the shop. I think the shop was called Colebrooks.
We didn't live there for ...see more
I'm a Polzeath girl (grown woman now ). During the war I lived in Bryher, moved to Yoyo cottage then again to Tywardale. My nursery school was Tregear and primary school was Holiday House on the terrace. The playground was the beach accessed by steps. These were wonderful years for my mother and I. Leisure time was surfing on small wooden boards hired from the Beach cafe, climbing trees in Shilla wood ( in ...see more
Lived at 25 ,grandad Clark lived at 39, Nana Whitley lived at 54 Monmouth St. Fond memories of muddy alley, Budds the barber. Spivey's , Smith's, Page's, lots more if my memory was better. My brother Chris would remember more, anyway it's a start.Ian Whitley
I had the most unhappy time of my life whilst at this school and to be honest it screwed the rest of my adalt life up I'm nearly 60 now and finally I'm happy with life so sorry no fond memories of this place
I lived in Foxlands Road in the 50's as a 6 year old, I remember cycling to large deep pits at the back of my grandparents house in Gay Gardens, I think that the area is now is parkland, and perhaps the deep holes were gravel pits, at the time I thought that they were connected with bombing during the war. I also remember the 1953 Coronation party held in Foxlands Road. The train station was a favourite haunt of ...see more
I spent the summer of 1966 at Camp Leverington, living in a quansant hut, picking gooseberries and other fruit in the surrounding fields. It was part of a summer tour for US students. A truly unique experience and wonderful way to see England for the first time.
I returned to East Wittering a few days ago upon a nostalgic trip. I was absolutely amazed at how little it has changed since I had a family holiday there in 1962 when I was five years old! I do have a very clear memory! I was able to find a number of the places which I remembered but could not identify the accommodation which we rented for the week. Is anyone able ...see more
My grandmother was born at 10 Crescent Road in 1916. In 1927 the family moved to West Drayton,. Lorraine Hawkins, (my nan) was a lively character. She passed away in 2006. I miss her dearly. In her final months, she'd sing the Welsh Anthem to me to get her pills and a cup of tea.
Remember riding my Lambretta from chilham lees to shottenden to see my old friend Kevin chittenden. Then we would go pubbing or clubbing,,,great times! Early seventies.
Anyone remember him?
Peter Brooker.
It was 2nd June 1961. A magical summer evening. I was on holiday and had my bike. I rode to Langstone Harbour station and waited for the train. The little Stroudley loco came to a halt on it's way from Havant to Hayling, only one or two passengers got on. It puffed off and across the bridge. I then cycled off. When I came on holiday again the railway had gone, and the loco was displayed outside of a pub.
I lived in Oxshott from 1943 to 1957. I was actually born in a nursing home at 1 Avenue Elmers, Surbiton, a building which has been converted to luxury flats now. My maiden name was Huitt and I had two younger sisters – Carolyn (born 1946) and Alison (born 1948). We lived at Sylvadale in the Ridgeway, which is a cul-de-sac at the bottom of Oakshade Road. The house was quite small for ...see more
My Dad (Roy Trett) taught at Barnsole Road School and I went there - walking from Maple Avenue and back twice a day. Happy memories of friends now long gone. It would be so nice to hear from friends who remain and would like to get in touch. I now live in Canada but email is great: waterwitch4603@gmail.com.
Roger Sailes . Henry thornton school fire
The Three Ways Community Centre in Arundel Drive holds many happy memories for many people of Boreham Wood. You might be interested to know that the name came from the three, roads, Cranes Way. Manor Way, and Ripon Way. Around 1960-61, it was decided and agreed by some of the local residence committee, to try and raise funds for the building and they did this by knocking on the doors ...see more
I was born in June 1944. My mother started labour in Farmcombe Rd (the Sussex end of TW) but delivered in the Kent & Sussex (the Kent end of TW). The Kent Sussex border ran (does it still?) by the St Johns church, Pantiles. Does this make me born in Kent or Sussex?
My mother told me the story of looking out the Farmcombe Rd bedroom window, on or near the day I was born, and seeing a fighter plane going by with ...see more
In the 1940s my mother Olive Greaves remembers visiting her aunt and uncle Lack who ran a bakery in west street. Uncle Tom used to walk across the road to the bowls club.
She has such fond memories of her visits and the country escape from her town of Leamington Spa.
I went to Mardyke school in the early 50’s and I recall that we went abroad to Belgium and Holland. My recollection is a teacher called Mr Childs and there was speculation that one of the children developed some form of polio. Also we used to live at 208 South Road South Ockendon.
Keith
I was born in Keighley, West Yorkshire, April 13 1951. At home , 7 Owl St, just off Parson St, in a one up, one down, back to back house with a small yard to the front.
Keighley, in those days, was heavily into Engineering, with a number of these firms in a close proximity to home,
We were always "laking" (playing out) in the streets. Mam would say "carful when those "Black Shops" are finishing ". A 5 ...see more
I first arrived at Abertysswg in 1955 leaving Cwmsyfiog where we lived across the road from my grandparents. My mother, Gwynneth Bradd, was a nurse in Abertysswg and travelled there from the Cwm (Cwmsyfiog) for her eleven hour night shift . Initially mother would walk there to commence her shift (9.00 PM) and then walk back home at the finish of her shift the following morning (8.00 AM). Apart from the significant ...see more
I was born in 1955 and grew up in Ingleboro Drive. Our house, number 12, backed on to the woods, and my brother Robert and I would play out there at every opportunity. Of course, as we grew, we climbed the trees, and I still have a visual memory of perching high up in the top branches of an oak that grew on the edge of the woods, looking directly down onto the roof of our house, and gazing out across the ...see more
In February 1957 a new pub was opened in Howard Drive called ‘The Suffolk Punch’ it belonged to the brewers ‘Charring & Co’. It stood directly opposite a row of shops. When I was old enough to drink it became my local. My father worked there as a barman after it first opened, right into the 60s. It had a public and saloon bar that stood either side of the off-licence. We had some great times there. ...see more
I was born in dorchester way Kenton in 1946 I am still in touch with John Creswell who is now in Perth Australia.
Other friends were Norman Kielly now sadly no longer with us and Andy Anderson whom we have been unable to track down.
I was known then as John Gorringe but had a name change when mum remarried.
Spent hours playing at Barn Hill pond and surrounding areas like the bumps at Kingsbury.
Are any more of our old classmates still around?
In the 1950s, going to the pictures was ‘the-in-thing’, not only did Boreham Wood have its own cinema; it also had its own film studios where they made many of the films that were later shown at our local cinema.
When we first arrived in Boreham Wood we were not aware that there was a cinema in Shenley Road and it wasn’t until about 1953 that we started to attend the performances.
The cinema named the ‘Studio’ ...see more
I attended this school in the 1960's when it was Stanley Park Secondary Modern/High School.
The school moved here in 1965 or 1966 from the building further up Stanley Park Road.
I lived at 138, Stanley Road, Carshalton-on-the-Hill.
Amongst my fellow classmates were Anthony Dallison, Jeffrey Biden, Christopher Golbourne, Clive White, Christopher Nulty, Paul Whitfield, Richard Barnatt, ...see more
This photo was taken from the end of Shelford Rd (formerly Stewart Rd). I was born at No 14. My oldest brother always called the pub the Dog and Duck. I think it's a MacDonalds now (?). The main shop on the opposite side is the Co-op. I used to call in on my way home from Goldenhill RC school to collect groceries for my mum. At the other end of Shelford Rd was Sandyford Cricket Club. Many fond memories.
I attended Junior School here in the mid 1960s. We lived then at Button Oak. A small Bedford bus would bring us to & from the ferry. The headmaster was a Mr Perkins. Once in class a wasp stung me & there was a big fuss, as I must have yelled loudly! Wish I could recall more.
I wonder if my two lady friends would remember me from Risley?
Melanie Gapwood and Vicky Roche. They would be in their 70's now.
Dennis Austin.
Please put me out of my misery. It's currently called the Wishing Well 1250 Uxbridge Road at Hayes End and I went in there a few times when living at Hayes.
Hi there- I am a researcher and my client is trying to piece together her late father's childhood. Born in 1925, John Askew was raised by his great grandmother, Agnes Askew (nee Grant). They lived in Glasgow but spent a lot of time at Garelochhead. There are vague memories of John helping out a man on the pier with ropes possibly, and helping out at the harbour....but only vague memories. I would be so interested if anyone knows anything! I know this is a long shot. Thank you!
Hi my name is Peter McGuire and i went to Lennard's from 1960 to 1965 My class was in upper 4A in the science lab at the back of the school. The teacher was Farrier (not sure of spelling) who left us in our year of GCE's . It may seem strange but he was always smoking during our science classes . We had 2 english teachers a MIss Smith and a Mrs . Smithh, completely different style of teaching. Mrs. Smlith more into ...see more