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Does anybody remember Denis the bread man we would help him deliver bread and butter and he just gave us 20p and we would buy toffee logs from bobs on Thornton St or get some scraps from Frank's chippy
My Uncle Fred owned this factory at Pool House, Hednesford. He was my mothers brother and she was born there and lived there until married. I spent many happy times delivering lemonade with Mr Haynes to local pubs and shops in a very old truck. I also seem to remember some swings etc in a small childrens playground but not sure where.
There was also a large gasometer nearby Pool House and ...see more
Is that you tarik knew Malcolm very well me and tje Beaumont ant maylett
Know the Beaumont seen pure bands at the circus stranglers pistols buzcock joy division my name is john maylett
I was at hornsea coverlesant home in 19 56 or 7 the people who look after us were nasty use to grab me by the hair and pull me around. the room because. I wet the bed I was a frightened little girl miles from home and I'll never stopped the abuse after a month was home again next year was sent to catholic hone in Scarborough loved it lovley place no abuse still have nightmares and I'm nearly 68
Anyone remember Diana? I was sent to Suntrap in about 1954 or 1955 and lasted two maybe three terms as I recall. It was a harsh place. I remember the cold washrooms in the mornings; the bad food, being nigh on force fed; allowed one clean dress a week after bath night.. By the end of the week it was filthy. We were also required to wear padded bodices for warmth. After lunch we were made to sleep outside for a while ...see more
My mother, Mrs Pat Bishop, was Headmistress of Boddington C of E School from November 1949 until sometime in 1962. In the beginning there were only about 9 children in the school, 5yrs to 11, no mains water or flushing toilets. My annual job was to dig a hole about 3ft sq. by 4ft deep, behind the school. The toilet buckets were emptied into this hole, disinfectant and soil scattered on top each week, ...see more
I have been holidaying in Borth y Gest for several years and my mother before me.
We have just been very lucky to buy a house on Ralph St called Gowerian. I understand that the house was named after a ship that apparently sank.
Does anyone have my information about this ship or indeed the house itself.....maybe a captain resided there ?
Would love a picture of the “Gowerian”and any information
Thank you
My Auntie May Howard and her husband Frank, from St. Helens, had a wooden holiday bungalow she called Homestead in Dee Avenue Talacre - it was definitely 1961 onwards and possibly just before that and the community centre stands there now. The bungalow next door was called Iona. We first went there as a family in 1961 when I was 13 and I loved it from the word go - to the amazement of the family, ...see more
I stayed with my Nan and Grandad who lived in Eustace Road so school holidays I used to help Charlie the blacksmith. His forge was in Back Lane which is a Roman road.
My Nan did beautiful embroidered table cloths amongst other things so I remember Embersons, haberdashery where my nan bought her silks. I also remember Perks food shop, Lens the greengrocers in Station Road, Matthews animal feed shop where ...see more
In 1943/4 My mother, brother and myself were bombed out of our home in Summerly Street.
In that house we had a Morrison shelter and the night the bomb hit, a few houses away from our house, it affected our shelter and my mother was unable to open the side of the shelter to get us out. She had to wait for help to arrive and open the shelter for us. We were evacuated to Sheffield.
I remember ...see more
In the mid to late 1950s, we ten year olds used to "swim" in that pond despite the warnings about polio. The water was green and slimy and not more than a couple of feet deep. It was a man made concrete structure.
I was born in Ramsgate in 1953 where we lived for 6 years. We lived in a top floor flat next to the Granville Hotel right opposite the beach. Flat 5, Victoria Mansions, Victoria Parade! Lovely place for early childhood. I remember we could sometimes see Calais from the flat and have many memories and photos of walking around the harbour - also being taken to the swimming pool at the end of the slope.
I lived at what I think was 74 or 73 Garvan Road in the late 1950s early 1960s. My dad owned the house and we had a family living upstairs and I recall their surname was Parsons. Next door was a friend of mine and his name was Jonny Douglas. Our house backed onto Laundry Road which was a dead end. We mostly played in Laundry Road. I can remember going along the back of the houses in the summer where we brought toffee ...see more
I moved to Luton as a child in the early 60s. My first school was the St Maria Convent on Rothasey Rd, Later Denbigh Road Juniors, remember our crazy Gibraltren Head Master, then Denbigh High, stern Mr Whittaker and then Luton VIth form college
Remember Bikes at the Sun and the Cock Inn, Dances at the Queensway. Saturdays by the flamingos in the Arndale. centre. Horseriding at Lilley Riding School, peacocks at Whipsnade zoo:)
I went to Burgess Manor school between 1963-1967. I remember most of the Teachers but i wondered if anyone remembered Miss Pett. She was the English/Drama Teacher. I think of her as a bit of an enigma.
She looked as though she had stepped out of the 1940's always wearing twin sets and pearls. Sometimes a tweed suite with a v-neck jacket where you could see the usual row of pearls. If anyone has ...see more
I lived in the hostels from 1956 to 1965, firstly in 5 Ty Draw Square (around the back of the nursery school), and later in 17 Heol-y-Ynys, right next to the square (where we played football, cricket and kick the tin). As well as the shops owned by the Fords, Priddles and the chip shop, I remember the jazz band (Mr Heggety?), and the carnivals. The carnivals often drove through the hostels and ended up near the ...see more
1946. When the war ended and my father came home, my parents brought me to Hiram from Bournemouth to see his parents. They lived in one of the small cottages just up from the hotel on the Heathfield Road, on the opposite side from where Don Cockell lived a little later. After that I went to stay with some friends or relatives, I’m not sure which, at a holding a Maynard Green. Tony Mesher
I went to Welbeck Secondry Modern school for the last 2 years of my school life. At 13 I passed a 13+ exam and at Welbeck we underwent a 2 year basic building course. We did all the building trade: bricklaying, carpentry, technical drawing, history of building, building science etc. Our teacher was Eric Bushnell, a man who made everything interesting. I could not have had ...see more
I also worked delivering papers for Len Grey. I delivered down Mill Street and some down Corbett Road (where I lived) and in the Delph. When I started work, the first day the Sun newspaper came out I brought it from Lens shop and for a few years after because that's where we were picked up.
Chris Searle....many happy memories growing up in Houghton ..Ithink it was late 60s when we came here via kent /London...My first school here was Hillborough junior [GREAT PLACE] even with its outdoor pool bbbrrrrr...Would love to see some photos of it but alas cameras were expensive items back then, not something your parents would let you use. Our 1st abode was 23 KENT ROAD..then 74 [I think] Chelsea Gardens, ...see more
A closer view of Chelmsford Road and Hutton Rd (Shenfield High St) from the Courage playing fields.
I lived in the Flats above the shops on the right, in the mid 1980s until 2000. I was born in the general area early 60's, it didn't change much.
I believe this picture is taken in the Courage playing fields, Shenfield, there are Church yards to the right, this is looking towards Chelmsford Road (runs across the pic, left to right) and Shenfield high St would be leading straight off into the distance from the T junction with Chelmsford Road. There is previous Pic of some shops in Chelmsford Road, these would have been on the right in this picture, on the road.
My grandparents, George and Bertha Unwin lived and worked in Churt Between 1913-1924. They married at St Johns Church on Christmas Eve 1913. My grandfather was chauffeur to a Mr Shattock at Bookham's and they lived at Bookham’s cottages. After the death of his employer they moved to 2 Council cottages and then moved to Bournemouth presumably because of work. My grandmother loved Churt and always talked about it, ...see more
I lived on this road, with my Grandparents, a little further along on the right at number 153, from my birth in 1963.
I lived in and around this area for many years.
- Many thanks - we will update the database. Ed.
The ice-cream parlour was Diplomas in Pier Road. I too went ballroom dancing above Burton’s.
Went to Crescent Road School, walking past the Co-Op stables every day, seeing the horses who had done the milk rounds. The Odeon was a must for Saturday morning pictures. I can remember getting a Birthday card every year with a sailing ship on it and could go to the pictures for free. Such happy and carefree days and so many ...see more
I attended Hamilton House school on Florence Road from about 1950 until 1956 when I was sent away to boarding school at Sutton Valence School, Kent. My memories of HH are, like most others, very mixed. The only teacher who was any good at teaching was Mr. Taylor who had, for the era, the novel notion of using a Lesson Plan whereby he knew what he wanted the boys to learn. He was in charge of what was called the ...see more
I grew up in Elm Park from 1963 until moving away in 1978. I loved the carefree childhood I had, going over the park with the beautiful weeping willow trees, the huge lake and woods, the brilliant swimming pool, and doing penny for the guy outside the train station, such a safe area. All the neighbours watched out for each other, kids played on the street. And later getting the 252 or 165 to Romford market. I went to ...see more
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I would dearly love to hear from anyone who remembers my mother, myself and my sister when we lived at 'Crossways' with the Radclyffe family. My mother was their cook/housekeeper. It was the early sixties and we lived there for about five or six years. She was called June Hindley and my sister was Tina. I went to Moreton school and again, if anyone remembers me being there I would love to hear from you.
Thank you so much and I look forward to hearing from you.
Susan Hindley
My parents met in Bray when my mother worked at the Hinds Head Hotel and my father sang in St. Michael's choir. She served the thirsty singers! This was back in the late 1930's.
Born and raised in Bray parish I was confirrmed and later married in St. Michaels. For many years I was an active member of St. Michael's sunday school and youth club, with fond memories of the boys there !
In my teenage years I had my ...see more
I have fond memories of new malden. I lived in the flats, Byfield Crt, for 15years. I went to Bushy school and then Burlington - it was an all girls school. Mrs Bray was my headmistress. My mum worked for Mrs Starrs cafe, worked alongside making homemade pies and cakes - I used help some times. There was a girl named Jacky who used to help out - her dad was a chauffeur for the man who ran the betting shop ...see more
St Peters church is in the high street .....this must be the path from St Wilfrids chapel at Church Norton the former site of St Peters Church
Thank you, we will alter our database. Ed.
this cant be 1965 the hotel burnt down in 1961
- Many thanks for this information - all our later images can only be dated to within 5 years - but we will change this to before the date of the fire! Ed
this is not the white horse caravan park this is Pontins Broadreed at Selsey
Many thanks for this information - we will update our records. Ed.
I was born at the Grange Nursing Home in Berkhamsted on November 19th, 1950.
My parents were John and Marjorie Stanborough, my father was a school teacher at Park View School which later reverted to Westfield. We lived on the Durrants Estate in Ashridge Rise and I have lovely memories of playing with my friends there, having picnics in Ross Way and playing rounders on the green.
Sometimes we ...see more
I was a Student at the South London Hospital for woman and Children in 1957 and for a few month working at woodhurst Lodge,at Pease Pottage. Just remenisen and using my Ipad came across the Photo .Stired up lots of memories .
Like many others here I can recall the quite abusive treatment at Dedisham. Two particular infamous traditions which haunt me, are the situations where a child would wet the bed. This would result in immediate immersion of the kid in a (very) cold water bath.
Secondly, I recall the frequent locking-up of 'naughty' boys on a huge cupboard.
I do remember Neddy the donkey.... I was there I guess 1950.
Geoff Carter
I have no good memories of this place. Cruelty and abuse are the only memories I have
Anyone know the origin of the seals on the side of the buildings at Apex corner
The Apex Corner seals in Mill Hill and some pics to show where. I collated more details on my blog - http://barneteye.blogspot.com/2018/08/can-you-solve-mystery-of-apex-corner.html
Can you solve the mystery of the Apex Corner Seals in Mill Hill? Find out all about them here -
I remember your grandad George Jones well. He was our coal merchant. He was always a welcome sight with his coal lorry, especially during the war when coal was short. I was born in 1938 and moved to Lawrence Avenue when I was about two. As the years went by I remember a couple of lads with him on the back of his lorry. Sometimes, when desperate, we had to push a pram down to plead with Mr Jones just for enough of anything to tide us over until he could bring us some coal. Happy days!!
In doing family history research I discovered my Grandfather, George Crowhurst, was born and grew up in this beautiful home from 1895 til 1920. His father, Isaac, leased the house and the land to farm. They lived on the farm until Isaac's passing at which time George's mother took the remaining family to live at Whiffen Farm with Jacob Crowhurst (I assume Isaac's brother) until her passing at which time my ...see more
I tried to post on the board earlier, but may have botched up. But if it appears twice. Whoopsie!
Now, I'm going back a bit...
My grandparents Annie and Arthur Booth and their daughter (my mum) Barbara lived on Sadler street #4, subsequently moving to Princes Road #60, I'm guessing mid to late 30's. Possibly much later. I know they were living on Sadler in 1933. That's when the Booths adopted my ...see more
i have memories of ramsey modern school I sang in the choir had a great teacher mrs brougham I also remember mrs lavender and mr tolby especially the bike rides and the roller scateing ring my best friend was janet walker we lost touch when we both moved house Inow live in Windsor have a husband two children and 5 grandchildren still remember my time at ramsey.denise nee belcher
This memory was shared with my lovely Grandmother Cath Grant during my visit from NZ.
"My husband Mick Grant and I, Cath Grant, moved here from Wimbledon in 1961. I had a son called Alan and was expecting my daughter Vanessa in the Summer.
I had never heard of Frimley or Camberley so it was all new and a little bit frightening. I didn't really want to leave Wimbledon as I had a lot of friends ...see more
I am going back in history ,now, but reading the various comments brings back many fond memories. I was born in the top house on Milton Road and the view from our front window was identical to the first published, with the exception of the top part of the road, which started with Guest's Butchers, followed by Higgs Fish shop (in my time ,known as 'Chippy' Chambers) followed by the Tobacconist/ sweet shop (better known as ...see more
Hi I also used to go the court. Dave Mcg was great. I used to go on a Saturday night until I left UK for Germany and used to teach on a Saturday morning
I must say that my memories of Rope Hill while CGC Arch was Headmaster are not particularly happy ones.
I remember him as a sadistic, flatulent fellow who was fond of the cane. Perhaps I was too much of a troublemaker.
Some of the people I remember.....
Staff:
Edwards, older, stout, taught Latin, easily distracted and enraged in class. favorite swear words "Damn me......"
Paul Rowland, taught English, was a ...see more
Lovely reading memories of Mitcham! Born in 1950 lived in 33 Westmoreland Square, Pollard's Hill , vivid memories of Ted's pale blue tuckshop and my mum sending me to buy 6 fags and a packet of tea! Playing on the swings next to our block; hide & seek on warm summer evenings, the smell of newly-mown grass takes me back there, everytime (used to make rowing boats out of grass with my sister Anthea). Picnics on the ...see more
Lived at Harris Avevue in the 50s,near the Packers and PC Dack?
I remember being a boarder at Cedar House with Mrs Hutton as headmistress , Fitzy as matron Miss Houlihan a teacher .
Anyone have any memories?
Fiona Blyth
I don't know why but I loved the Grange , Mr & Mrs Miller were the heads , Miss Kipling the dancing teacher , Miss Coates & her black Labrador & the grey horse Friday. Sports Day was a grand event always remember it being a sunny day! When I was 11, I went to St.Alban's High School & hated it .
If there are any ex pupils about wishing to share memories please post them . I was at The Grange from 1953-1959
Fiona Blyth
I used to walk my dogs here with the children some year's ago, still occasionally visit on a warm day or in the snow as it looks beautiful! My dog fell in once and we had to drive home with a smelly black lab in the car or was it a one of the children! I have photographed and painted this castle too many times in the past but it still has a unique appeal.
My Aunt and Uncle used to take me to Peter Pans Pool when I stayed with them in the summer holiday. One day on the round a bout thing you pushed and then jumped on, a girl eating a banana ice lolly threw up and we all caught a bit !!
Since then I cannot eat or smell anything banana flavoured with out reliving that day.
A mere 60 years ago.
My mum Olive Mary Broomfield known as Mary, was born at Brookside West Brook Street. Blewbury. It was originally The Old Wool Shop and was run by my grandmother Minnie Alice Broomfield [ nee Brogden ] . My grandfather was Charles Broomfield but always known as Ben.
I grew up in Moreland Avenue, ( no 5 ) in the 1950s, 60s and 70s. (I was born there in 1948) and have some wonderful memories of that period. I attended West Hill primary and junior schools and then Dartford Secondary Modern school. When I left school I did an apprenticeship and continued working at Robins Motor & General Engineers along Dartford Road.
Many happy memories.
Cyril Boxer.
I was born at 23, St George's Place, Blackhill in 1951. My name was Valerie Wyporski and I had a brother, Leslie who went to Tin Mill School. My dad was Polish and was a painter for the coal board. He was known as 'Fred'. My mum's name was Pam and she worked at Shotley Bridge Hospital. Our next door neighbours were called Cox and their son was Donald. The Smiths lived at the end of the street and I remember ...see more
I WROTE THE MEMORY ABOUT THE BONFIRE ETC , IN 2011 AND HAVE JUST LOOKED AT IT AGAIN 7 YEARS LATER.IT JOGGED SOMETHING THAT HAPPENED TO ME RECENTLY, THROUGH THE INTERNET I HAVE JUST RECONNECTED WITH MY CLOSEST FRIEND DEREK AUSTIN !!AFTER 60 ODD YEARS OF NOT SEEING OR SPEAKING TO HIM.WHEN WE MET IN THE ENDBUTT HOTEL ,IT WAS JUST LIKE THE LATE 1950'S. WE SPOKE ABOUT HIS BROTHERS. RODNEY ,BRIAN , AND PETER ...see more
Totally UNRECOGNIZABLE not like the old days at hendon.
So many memories of this place, too many to include here!
Going to the "big" school was quite daunting, however I soon was to become so inspired by what I saw there. The first days were spent being fearful of the Head Mr. Creevy (aka Creepy), who walked around the school with a sawn-off cane up his sleeve... and wasn't afraid to use it! His partner in crime (more feared by the girls), was ...see more
It's great to see this picture. This parade was on the walking route to and from school, from where we lived on the new estate at Southbourne Grove to the Evangelical church hall (pre school), Hockley Primary School, then the new Plumberow primary school, then finally onto Greensward Secondary. I recall Sutherlands as being an Aladdins cave of sweets, magazines, toys, and a very special lucky dip bran ...see more
Me and Mrs Perry, Stan and Joyce were my beloved grandparents. You probably had different memories of them to me as I was a spoilt only child of Kathryn Perry, and my auntie Karen Perry. I lost my grandfather aged 4 and my Grandmother at aged 19. And I know they both could find the tiniest scerick of flesh on your body to hit with a ruler when you/I misbehaved!! I would love to hear your stories of ...see more
SCHWEPPES FACTORY All Demolished in September 1984 West hendon. 1985 Was just a building site opposite the house's on Garrick road.The old road Leading down to deerfIeld Cottages was all Closed Off with gate's for a few years At the top of garrick road Wilberforce road while Under reconstruction new building's it was very busy on site with lorries, bulldozers work men in out Of the site that was the end Of Schweppes factory Sites all demolished by the end off 1984.
Whenever I look at old pictures of this junction, I think of a very modern-looking 1960s shop which had its address as its name: 'No. 1 Putney Hill'. Its (future) location is on the left of the picture ahead of the bus. I saw it every day when I got off the 37 to walk up Putney Hill to my school. I remember it as being a bit like a mini Habitat, selling gifts and items for the home, but I could be wrong. In any ...see more
My time at Buckland: 1965 - 68 was the best time of my life. I have lived since then - many adventures, but Buckland was the start of it all. If only my first real boyfriend/partner would read this... I have tried so hard to track him down. We are both now in our seventies, but I would so love to get in touch again, even meet up. It would be wonderful to share our life experiences. Peter, I think you prepared ...see more
Michael kenny security dog handler worked at schweppes factory in the 1960s to the 1970s with his german shepherd security dog sabre providing a good service with many years spent working there alongside his Dog SABRE that loved the water fountain in the hot summer nights At the schweppes factory WEST HENDON LONDON.
My parents went to the Glen Affric Hotel for their annual holidays from the late 1960’s to the early 1980’s. I joined them on some occasions. They loved all three Glens especially Strath Farrah, spending all day there, birdwatching and enjoying the peace and quiet. They particularly enjoyed the locally caught fresh salmon. So sad to see the photos of the Hotel now.
I remember watching two or three boys try to walk across the frozen lake at Osterley house when the ice gave way and they all disappeared.Not sure if the survived,i was 11 or 12 at the time.
The small hospital was The Forest. When expecting my first child in 1965 I used to go there for regular check ups as I was booked into a hospital some distance away for the birth. MIss Foxton was the Health Visitor. In later years, the hospital was turned into a care facility for the elderly and my mother spent some time there for respite whilst we were away on holiday.
Dr George Taylor was my GP from ...see more
My name is Robin Tingle and I was at Hurn Court School till 1959. The early set up was quite different, as Mr E R Morris was headmaster and the Principal was Mr P G Tyler, his son taught English. There was also a Mr Cottrell, who had a house built in the grounds and was the finance behind the School. As far as pupils at that time, there was the son of Ivor Bueb the racing driver and a David Warwick whose ...see more
Hi, does anyone reading this have memories of park lane school from the early 1970s? I was there around 73-75. We lived in Parkinson's lane . I'd love to hear from anyone
When I went to Holy Trinity School in the 1950.s the school class was49 children 1 teacher. when we had a different subject we just changed books. one of the highlights of school was going to ferry hut where we had a drawing lesson drawing the church opersite in Widnes.which was in Lancashire in them days and then on to a new school the grange.the down side is we left school at 14 years old and then started ...see more
I was approximately 4 when I moved to Egham, after my Dad left the RN. We moved in to a flat above my Grandparents bakery. This was next door to a Butchers which was next to a florist, which was on a corner.
Later we moved to Park Road a little semi that needed lots of things doing, kitchen rather than a scullery and a bathroom rather than just a wc
If any one can remember the bakery Mick and Louis Whitmore, I would love to hear your story. Thank-you
Frances Southgate.
My memories of Splott are in 1972. When I stayed in Llannelli street for a while. I was from South London. What stood out to me the most was how friendly the girls were that I made friends with. Very welcoming. I had to return to London and returned to Llannelli street in 1973 with my baby girl. And once again everyone was so friendly. The saddest thing was I lost contact with Stazil Cameron when I had to return to London ...see more
We lived right next to the Edith Brough Home. The entrance was next to the bus stop where I used to wait in all weathers to travel into Newcastle. i think I remember the names Doreen and Bobby Futers and I remember a red haired girl called Gertrude Woodhall. The children seemed happy and I have a vague memory of going there once and being in a huge kitchen!
MICHAEL KENNY SECURITY AT SCHWEPPES
FACTORY HENDON WITH HIS SECURITY DOG SABRE PROVIDING MANY YEARS SERVICE WORKING THERE IN 1960s TO THE 1970s MIKE KENNY IS NOW RETIRED FROM WORKING SECURITY DOG HANDLER A LONG TIME AGO. HE IS DOING GOOD WELL AT THE AGE OF 83 A HAPPY MAN HE NEVER FORGET HIS MEMORIES WITH HIS INTELLIGENT SECURITY DOG SABRE MANY YEARS TOGETHER WORKING AT THE SCHWEPPES FACTORY WEST HENDON..
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I lived in Waddingham Place, off Enfield Avenue, with parents, from 1963, (aged 8), until about 1978. Joined RN in 1973 for 5 years. Me and my best mate Andy, from Humberston, also RN, after one Saturday night on the town in Grimsby, (1976 I think), decided to climb the tallest of the masts at the RN radio station on Station Road. We'd heard they were being pulled down to make way for ...see more
I lived in litherland upto to 1987 then moved to gresford north wales, still have a sister and brother over there, now have 3 adult kids and four welsh grandkids, over here , have some happy memories of litherland.
I lived at No 8 Wolsey Crescent in the very early development of the estate up to the age of eight before my parents moved to Morden. Even at that age I can remember on many occasions hearing the drone of bombers overhead and watching a flying bomb (doodle bug) fly over our house where it landed a few streets away. I found out years later from my father that luckily it did not explode. The school I attended ...see more