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My uncle, Peter Tunstall, used to be the licensee at the Bells around 1956. About the time the Frith photo was taken. I think he was a manager for Trust Houses hotels. We used to drive out from Manchester to visit the pub.
My grandparents were married in St. Marys church in 1906 at that time my grand mother lived on Long St. with her family her maiden was Coates and her mothers maiden was Gowland and at some time in the past the Gowlands ran the Cross keys.
I remember both the Adelphi and the Carlton very well, and was still in possession of a membership card for one of these venues which was Two Shillings for the year 1960/61, until fairly recently. I seem to remember there were quite a few sets of traffic lights on the way in to Slough, and I always was out of sequence with the lights, meaning it was stop/go and annoying. I don't suppose I would recognise the town now if I was taken there blindfold.
I lived in grove hill in the early 60s with my mum dad sister and brothers.my dad henry mcalpine,worked on the transporter bridge,we came down from Glasgow. unfortunately my dad passed away.as the house came with the job,we had to move out,so we moved back up to Glasgow,grove hill was a great place to live,i wondered if anyone on here knew or worked with my dad?he would have been in his early 30s when he died.
Igrew up in Battersea in plough road above a barbers shop next to gogays off licence near the railway bridge the Granada was top of the hill near my first school this was at the start of ww2 I left there in 1962 moved to Surbiton in surrey happy memories of plough road my mates lived in maysoule road and triton street
what a lovely village I was a pupil at Brompton hall school in 1958 till1961 I enjoyed my time there I played football for the school and cricket. Mr Barker was the head master then i do not have any photographs of my days there .one of my teachers called Mr Clifton was a navigator on Lancaster bombers during W W 2 a very interesting and great man. I was a bell ringer at the church every sunday for two years .and worked in the gardens and grounds of the school .happy days ..w kemp,
Working on my bungalow today in the ancient, beautiful Dorset town of Sherborne, I kept on hearing the tolling of the local Abbey bells. Not really unusual, except today, the sound seemed to 'resonate', and take me 'way back' to my childhood.
My local Parish Church, ( All Saints church, South Acton, Middlesex) . was not really that special, apart from being the place where most of the local people, were ...see more
The beach furniture was possibly bought from our shop (Cory's) as I recognise one of the loungers.
I remember, 60 years ago sitting at the top of the sea wall, under the curved wall (very dangerous and my parents never knew) AT NIGHT aged 13!! The occasion was the first episode of Patrick Moore's "Sky at Night" and he so lit the fuse of interest in my head that, in the dark, I just had to go and ...see more
The Red Lion in Horndean was run by the Edney family for over 110 years. In the 1841 Census Daniel Edney (previously of The Leopard, Purbrook) and his wife Charlotte are running the pub. When Daniel died in 1850 his wife Charlotte took over. She remained as Landlady until in her seventies her son Henry Tupper Edney and his wife Mary took over. Henry sadly became ill (ending up in Knowle mental hospital) ...see more
Lived in Masons Avenue from 1959 to 1967. My aunt worked in the Poplar stores in the High Street. I can remember being fascinated as a child watching them pat the butter into small blocks in Sainsbury's and their blackcurrant pies at 7pence each were wonderful. Can still see the tank outside the fish shop with live eels in was always afraid somebody would knock it over. Went to Belmont junior school and ...see more
I spent some time at Pallotti hall,back in the late 50s while my Mother spent time in hospital,originally I went there with my brother,who died there at the age of 14months,I have some bad memories of my time spent in Pallotti hall
Hi my name is ann Simpson, and we used to live on coverside road, I was wondering if any one has any old pictures of the school when it was opposite the doctors surgery, and any stories from that time
I was about 2-3 when I was in Hutton Residential School and have photos of me in a pushchair with other girls pushing me, that would have been back in 1952-1953, was anyone else there around this time? My name then was Sheryll Stevenson
l lived in Redhill Lodge which was next to Edgware General Hospital from 1955 to 1961, it was a large house for homeless families.l have happy memories of good times there even though we were poor but all families living there were in the same boat. You were never short of a friend.
This is the church in which I worshipped and served at the altar. I remember crusty old Mr Morton, the Sacristan, Father Bucher (who once memorably chased a burglar at night who'd made the mistake of breaking into his church), and two sister in the congregation, each called Miss Harris, whose voices during hymn singing were themselves unforgettable (not necessarily in a good way). I remember Doctor James and ...see more
My parents used to own the newsagent and post office in the village, Letchmore Stores. I still remember the old friends I had as a child and the fun and mischief we used to get up to in those days. What a wonderful place to be a child.
My grandparents Frank & Mary Charlesworth run the village shop in the 1950 - 1960 they had Severn children
Mabel
Norman
Olive
Stanley
Geffory
Phyllis
Margaret
I spent many happy visits there & wonder what the valley looks like now have not been back for many years.
Does anyone remember the driving centre near Rayners Lane during 1970's, it was an off road driving centre offering theory and practice to under 17's, I and many friends attended a course here before having proper lessons. I believe it was an innovation of its time, sadly no longer there.
I lived in the row of cottages on Market Hill from 1943 to 1944.
Tried to email you but not working can you email me on Rod@rodknight.com
I was a student at Oakmeeds before it went comprehensive. In those days we had huge playing fields looked after by my mate's dad Mr Agate. The footpath ran straight through the school and the general public could walk through anytime. All the blocks were seperate so we got soaked then it rained between lessons, it didn't seem to matter then.
Assembly in the morning was always the whole school accompanied by Mr ...see more
I remember Pat Byfield also Margaret Flynn both prefects,it would be nice to know how they are also if anyone remembers Brenda Varney
My name is keith howlett and I was born in 1946 at the post office my dad was the post master there his name was percy howlett we had chickens lots of them.
I went to brunt life school. I was then called Ann Nieschmidt. My first memory of Morley was being taken to the picture house to see the sound of music. It was wonderful. Then we pretended to be with Mary poppins flying up and down the town hall steps.
My Grandma Dorothy Morgan was the kindest person you could meet she bought her family up first in Dunbrick road then moved to balcaskie road to a nice big house with Grandad Wilfid my mum Brenda and her brother Alan , they went to local primary schools my mum finishing school at the roan school ,she married my Dad at st Luke's church not far from the families home .
Once we all arrived many ...see more
Not much to remember, i was about 7 years old and was always losing my pencil for class. My grandparents came to visit me on week ends, and going out for the day in their old Ford car.The school itself had a cobbled courtyard with a tree in the centre. Happy days.
I started as an Apprentice at Pohlmann & Son in 1959 and remember the building of the Council Offices next to the Princess Street Shop. The clock in the scene shows 9.00am. We started work at 9.00am. The van with the ladders on it was the Aerial riggers van which I believe was the one I travelled in as the Aerial riggers assistant/labourer. The van was a Morris J4 and the van either coming out or reversing ...see more
I grew up in the Children's Home, Beechholme that was only a few yards from Nork, where children from the home went to spend their pocket money. I lived at Beechholme from 1956 to 1962. I spent much of my time in the home wandering over the Downs studying insects. Much of the land that we wandered over has deteriorated now into impenetrable woods and scrubland through lack of management and most of the insects of the chalk ...see more
still remember growing up there good people and great community guy fawkes night was great fireworks organisd by parents including andrew macmillan who run the bingo and owned the stag pub at the bottom of the town a great treat for us who could not afford to buy them i went to berryhill primary then on to wishaw high school re and on mmmmmmember wishaw south railway station the model greyhound track====could go on
and on ah mmm
My grandparents lived at bridge end croglin first house over the bridge les and Ella knubley with my aunty Edith. I spent most if my childhood helping them out with their animals and gardens,catching rabbits and mowdies and have some wonderful memories. I had a large bag of newspaper cuttings which aunty Edith collected over the years mostly relating to croglin and surrounding villages these cover all the village news ...see more
My memory goes back to the late 40s. on a coach trip from Woolwich in S.E, London we arrived at Wannock Gardens.It was a glorious day and after a lovely tea, a rare treat in those days, I remember walking around the Pet Cemetary with all the sad but beautiful words of love on those little grave stones. Long ago but well remembered.
we used to live in a terraced house at 30 South street before we moved into 2,Byron Avenue.on the corner.Dad worked in Swan Hunters shipyard and Mum worked in the Co-op on the Black road.Dad drank in the Clock pub.Mums family lived om Hedgely road. I was baptised in st Cuthberts church.This was in the 50s when Halls coaches used to run to Leicester,where we moved to .Halls had a depot opposite Clegwell ...see more
I was born at no 36 Church Street...it's not there now but 'Nip' Denton's family lived one side and the Parker's the other. My brother, Peter, was born at the bottom of Bakehouse Lane and my Grandmother lived in a bungalow next door to Billy Green, I think those 2 bungalows have been converted into a big house now. Our twins, Colin and Molly, were born at 33, Beever Lane..the top bungalow and the last, my youngest ...see more
My name is David Garner and I was born in 1942 and lived in Faringdon Road, My Great Uncle was Charles Jeyes a building contractor and was also a Past Chairman and President of Luton Town Football Club
I went to school at Leagrave Junior School and eventually to The Technical school on Park Square
I remember Gillingham High street. We lived in a flat above my Dad's hardware shop and the railway line ran at the back of it, nothing like the present day pre pedestrianisation
Well now, my name is John Earl and I think I was at this School (having transferred from Alma Road) from about 1958/9. I shall keep this short in case I'm wasting my time, if I get a response then we'll go from there. I shall just list some names of students/teachers that I can remember...here goes...Head teacher Mr Rankin. Deputy Head "Bomb Head" Strong-man Carter. Peg-Leg . Dad-Law. Mr Moss. Mr Bentley (English ...see more
In 1973 a new vicarage was built on part of St Alkmund's churchyard burial ground in Whitchurch, Shropshire which entailed the exhumation of a number of coffins from vaults and the removal of their gravestones and monuments. We have been trying to find a family vault belonging to the 'Kent' family of Green End House, Green End, Whitchurch (which subsequently became Hughes' Commercial ...see more
Pretoria road school 1954/1958
All girl school when I went there.
born and bred in Maldon 1942 who remembers the safirey coffee bar {used to be noras café) spent many happy hours with my friends there, also what was the name of the pub on the corner of butt lane ,opposite the gables and may and brights and who remembers la pimpernel which in the 50,s was brooks roger clegg
Hi,I don't know if anyone can put me out of my misery, I have memories of a Bowling Green on the sight of Sainsbury, is this a figment of my imagination or was it really there,it would have been there in the seventies as we moved to Chandlers Ford around that time .Carol Sorby/Doling
Hello, Just seen your 4 year old request for a picture of Plater's Garage in Streatham. I do have a very detailed picture of the Garage frontage, somewhat pre-dating your Austin, being from 1907! It shows several Cars and Staff outside. Let me know if this is of interest and how I can get a copy of the picture to you.
I lived in Woodgrange Avenue Kenton from 1953 till 1967 when i got married and moved to Bletchley where we bought our first house. I remember at the bottom of our road and just around the corner was an Ironmonger shop run by Mr and Mrs Larkin. There were no supermarkets then and we bought our household products there. My mother went shopping most days with her wicker trolley, one day for meat and and fish another for tinned ...see more
I suspect that we are related then as bobby was related to my mum, I think by marriage
I was born in 1948 and lived inn Salisbury Avenue but moved to Bournemouth in 1963 I attended Eastbury Infants school followed on to Manor Junior and finally Park Modern .I remember playing in Barking Park and fishing for tiddlers in the lake The paddle boat was run by a Mr Whall . Is the swimming Pool still there? Every September was the carnival and fair .The Odeon was at the top of Salisbury Avenue and I use to ...see more
My grandparents lived in Hornsea and my parents and I would always spend our summer holidays with them.
Meeting up with many of my parents friends, we had a big changing tent on the beach, all the adults sat in a massive circle surrounded by windbreaks, while us kids had fun.
When the tide went out, my dad and the other men would build a big pool using the large stones, we’d fill the gaps with sand and use our ...see more
I too remember the Milk machine outside the shop, and also that in the 1960s Mr Nairn used to come round our area ( by the primary school) in his 'mobile' sweet shop on a Sunday afternoon, he always stood outside his van and rang his brass hand bell to attract attention, it was a lovely sight when he opened the back doors to reveal all the boxes/packs of sweets in the back of it. there was no other place to buy ...see more
I think I was about 4 when I went to the convent school in 1940. We lived in Southampton and the bombing was dangerous. I remember the picnics on the river, the nuns tucking their habits up to milk the cows and give us a ride on the pony. When there was a raid we slept in the crypt and pretended to be ghosts. We were well cared for and much loved..when there was a chicken pox ...see more
Like your other contributors I also spent my very early years in Dunstaffnage.
Dad had spent the early part of the war from day one as a young Engineer Officer on North Atlantic convoys in the Merchant Navy. When you were lucky to survive three Atlantic crossings '39/'42 he had done 19. To give him a break he joined the SS Faraday a cable laying ship outward bound from Falmouth to lay telephone cable to West ...see more
Our father took us by train to Delabole for a holiday, in I think 1943.We stayed at a farm and had clotted cream every day at breakfast.It was stormy and a girl nearly got drowned.The quarry was very deep and they showed us the butterfly.I was nine.
I was born in 1938 and lived in Isleworth, went to spring grove central school from 1949 to 1953 when I then started work at MacFarlsne the biscuit company at osterley. My school friends were, Rita Spindker, Janet Gamble, Christine Worboys, Barbara Kane I was in a mixed class I believe it was the last mixed class Spring grove Cental had. The school is now flats. I was in Gresham house.. ...see more
Does any one remember these times on the 6th floor and passenger revenue floors 9 and 10. Some names Tom Abel. Ray Pullen. June Hills. Milla Pucholt Phylis Palmer Jean Elmy Hilda Jordan Jim Simpson Gregg Smee Sheila Groves Charmaine Faith Brian Thornett Pam Cox John Tarbutt Bill Studd Jean Inglis Hugh Deerin. Hope to hear from some of the geat people with whom I was priveledged to ...see more
The Caprice was a rather cool place to hang out back in the 60's. I have no idea what at first attracted myself and my 'best friend' Jean Jones to hang out there. I think her older sister Shirley may have told us about it. We were somewhat fascinated by the 'rockers', and their motorbikes. These were usually parked across the road, next to 'Jack's Cafe', the public toilets and a police box. We gradually learned the ...see more
Hi my husband name is Derek Ward he went to Tylney Hall 1954-56 ,and he wonders if any one remembers him , he was eleven in 54 . He remembers a few names Trevor Fowler, Glynn Wardilove , David Knight ,John Durkin, Robert Powell ,Robert Campball & twins Jean & Brenda Wright , Teachers Miss Coombs Mr Weight ,Mr Evans & Mr& Mrs Kirby .He has fond memories of Tylney learning to swim, the walk ...see more
Does any one on this site remember the Bradshaw family? they lived in Mansfield Crescent then moved to 183 Halifax Road. In the late 1960`s they emigrated to South Africa but I do know that their son David? and daughter Jean are living in the area. I am pretty sure that Jean is now Jean Walsh and probably lives in Nelson. I am from Portsmouth and I used to visit this lovely family when I was in The Royal Navy, if any ...see more
I miss this place
I was born in Rossington in 1952 and lived on Clay Flat Lane with my mum and dadTo & MAry Atkinson, brother John and sister Paula. Dad worked in Rosso pit for many years, like a lot of Rosso residents. Myearliest memory is from when i was about 3 years old, i grabbed a garden spade, which was twice as big as me, and dragged it down the road, dad was intrigued as to what i was doing and followed me, ...see more
Does anyone remember Burtons motor accessories in Church Rd Caversham?
When I had my first car, a 1934 Standard Nine I was always in the shop buying parts for it. Also for my following motors, A35, Austin Healey and MG Midget they always needed something, a battery, brake parts, oil, filters, hoses, antifreeze etc those were the days you did it yourself. I am still doing the same on my current MG a 1952 MG TD. Sadly not many shops around now like Mr Burtons
Does any one remember the summer of 1961 in the park. In July 1961 the temperature reached 31 deg c. Hanging out by the lake. The sounds of bowls. The sounds of tennis. Ted the park keeper. When you entered the park it seemed you were entering another a world, a tranquil world. No M4. Beautiful summer evenings! Youth. Nice people, Jean, Susan, Dina, Lesley, and Graham. Lovely clean park, nothing to ...see more
Leytonstone was such a lovely high road, lovely cafes, cinemas , bowling alley, but what is driving me a bit nuts is trying to find out the name of 2 shops that where there, tha first one was what is the left side of Boots the chemist now. It was a high end fashion shop and it was where I had my first Saturday job. The lady that owned it was always in a black turban and black dresses. She was very strict but ...see more
My granddad, Frank White (and later, my dad, Roy White) had a shoe repair shop for about 40 years, until the late 60s, on Western Parade. It is just visible in the centre of the photo with the light and dark fascia board above the shop window. It was actually one shop split in two, with Parrs the mens' hairdressers in the other half (beneath the darker fascia).
We lived in the top flat (number 10B) ...see more
I have not a story on Wisbeach, my story is of a family with the surname Plumb.
I live in Australia and have come across a worn damaged small photo album, containing the Plumb family of the mid 1800 to early 1900.
With one photo of a grave stone with the names=Harriet, William, Arthur, Adam & William on it, also a photo of Elm Road Wisbeach. All in all about 14 family ...see more
It was wonderful to read about a place still dear to my heart. I lived in Devizes from about 3yrs old to almost 9yrs.
My older sister went to the Grammar School after St. Peter's, you may even have met her, Elizabeth Guy.
I went to St. Peter's and just before we moved my brother Anthony also attended.
We lived in part of a very large house at the end of Hillworth Road - Moorlands - and so were on the edge of ...see more
HI THERE,
MY GREAT GRANDFATHER JESSE GAUSDEN USED TO LIVE AT 51 ALEXANDRA ROAD UCKFIELD UNTIL HIS DEATH IN 1928. HE WAS BURIED IN THE OLD UCKFIELD CEMETERY. I WOULD DEARLY LOVE TO OBTAIN A PHOTO OF THE OLD GENTLEMAN IF I COULD AND WOULD BE HAPPY TO PAY FOR IT TOO.
THANK YOU,
YOURS SINCERELY,
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I was photographed as a child on a float in the carnival sometime in the early 1960s. I think I was dressed as a blackbird from the pie.
I stumbled across your article and it brought back happy childhood memories. Like you I also lived in Hertford Road Barking up until the summer of 1970 when we moved to Fairlop. Our homes were compulsory purchased by the Department of Transport for the development of the A406. My parents moved in to Hertford Road in 1953, but my memories are only from the mid 1960’s. We lived towards ...see more
My grandfather owned the esso garage and my step nan ran the corner shop in Blackboys through the late 1950 s until my grandfather died. They built their own bungalow behind the garage which I think is still there? They had two grumpy , pekenise dogs that my grandad adored.
I grew up here in the 50's and 60's and went to Belleville Road school and two of my uncles [Bill and Bob Bridges] used to have fruit stalls in the market. I have fond memories of that time and was wondering if anybody remembers me or my uncles from that time. John Lloyd
I lived in Albert Bridge Road opposite Battersea Park. I was born in 1947 and went to Bolingbroke Primary school and later to Tennyson Street School. My first kiss at primary was with Jean Thynne who lived in Parkgate Road she was so cute. I did a paper round with Bull's in Battersea Bridge Road and also worked on a milk round with the Dairy in Parkgate Road at first with a horse and cart and later with a modern ...see more
I SPENT A FEW YEARS IN TOOTING, AND LIVED IN ASHBOURNE ROAD, TOOTING. THIS WAS NEAR TO A TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGE AND MANY SHARED THE HOUSES IN THAT AREA AS STUDENTS. I HAD MY FIRST CHILD THERE AND KNEW MANY PEOPLE IN THE AREA, PARTICULARLY AT NUMBER 7 ASHBOURNE ROAD, THOUGH I HAD FRIENDS DIANE AND BRIDDY BIRD IN ACACIA AVENUE WHERE THEY LIVED WITH JULIAN DANTE BIRD WHO PLAYED WITH MY DAUGHTER, THERE ...see more
I was born at 39 Bywell Road at the end of 1953, but we moved to Rugeley in Staffordshire some time in 1954. My mum who was born in Bedlington Station met my dad when she was an army cook during the war and we moved to be closer to his Mum and Dad who lived in Doveridge about 14 miles away. Every year we would travel up to Ashington to stay with my Nanny Chapman who lived at 72 Milburn Road until her death in 1979. We ...see more
I remember waiting for Marco Rae 's ice cream horse pulled beautifully painted cart.each evening.I could hear the horses hoofs clippity clop on the cobbled road (Sand St.) Then Marco would ring his bell. My mum would give one of us kids a glass for 6pennith of ice-cream with extra raspberry sauce. the biggest decision for me was cornet or wafer . I don't remember what year the cadbury flake was added ...see more
I went out with a young lady from here back in the 1960s. I'm still ashamed to say that I treated her very badly. So, Pru, if you ever see this, I'm really sorry.
My name is Ian Powell and lived at 48 Kew Bridge Road opposite the Plough and Waggon & Horses P/H. We arrived in 1947 when I was 6 mths old. I also had a younger sister Lynne who sadly passed earlier this year. Our house was prominent as it was the base for Globe Haulage whose lorries were constantly turning into the yard behind us .My father had worked for the company since before the war. I attended St Georges ...see more
Hi my name is Ken Craze we moved to Dunroamin' Villa Upminster Rd from Hornchurch in 1935 when I was 4yo, Mum, Dad, my brother George and sister Lily.
My first memory being outside Mrs Lindsay's shop with my mother a few days after we moved there, when the air-raid siren went.and a Mrs Wilson took us into her house for shelter. I have lots more memories, including being in the choir at St Helen's church, if there is any interest. Ken Craze
Mr Haber who was headmaster at that time (1946)
Yes I no David Blake well he is 96
Hi everyone, I am posting on here to see if anyone remembers my Mum, she went to St Oswalds in I expect the mid 1940’s to perhaps start of the 1950’s, before then going to Monkseaton Secondary School in Whitley Bay in the 1950’s.
(I am guessing these date periods, so they could be slightly out)
She was born in Oct 1941 (which would have made her 75-76 now)
Her name was Janice Michaels, ...see more
My mum used t visit Cleethorpes zoo as a growing child n went wen she was pregnant with me and found she like the name x
I was at Blandford Camp at the end of 1951 undergoing training in Motor Transport before being sent to No. 1 Training Battalion Aldershot with the Horse Draw Section of the RASC. Although my memory of Blandford is a bit sketchy these days (now 88 years old) I have to say that I don't remember any bad things to report. I earned my Driving license during my stay (Civilian examiners), and was asked stay in Blandford Camp by ...see more