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I lived at 111 Danson Crescent right by the gates to Danson Park, I went to Westwood School and played for their football team this would have been in the early sixties. I used to sell the Evening news and Standard papers on the corner of Welling high St next to the bank. At sixteen I got a job in London and I remember walking up Danson Cres then up to the train station every morning and evening. That was a long ...see more
I was born at home in Avondale Rd, Rayleigh Essex in 1958. We moved to Canvey Island & then in 1963 we relocated to Australia. I only have a few memories of Rayleigh & the most predominant was Snows Farm where I began horse riding at the age of 18 months. There were 2 horses that I rode called "Joey" & "Pee Wee". My Mum rode a brown & white horse called "Hawthorn. It would be so great to hear from anyone who remembers the riding school & knows any of its history.
My dad was born at Wimbledon in 1922. He told me that his parents had a family business called Potts corners that included a fish n chips shop, a garage and a gentlemans club. His dad George Potter, was also a sign painter and a French polisher. The family business got bombed out in the war but the whole family survived. My grandad, my grandma and their five children. I don't know if they rebuilt.
My dad told me a story ...see more
My parents owned a bungalow in Dovehouse Lane Kensworth in Bedfordshire and as a grown up family's we would get back together at weekends bringing along our own children to visit and enjoy the countryside.
My brother and sister had produced five grandchildren and I the younger unmarred son would take them for walks and keep them generally occupied.
Like all children they loved stories and an adventure and I ...see more
My grandfather James Waterson Robson was manager of a roller blind finishing mill which was situated at the bottom of a sloping lawn in his garden. I remember a big tree in the middle of the lawn and wooden steps that gave access, across a small stream and into the mill. Which was very noisy, I was very young, probably less than 8 years old. The address was Ladeside, Midton Howood. He died in 1949.
I did go back ...see more
Have very fond memories of attending St Paul's between 1975-78. Lovely old building-with corridor names like Pepper Row and Long Gallery. Had men's accommodation up until 1978 with ladies were given the top floor-a revelation at the time.Great times.
Have fond memories of Strood having attended St Mary's Primary (Loved Miss Duke and Mrs Lowery) and Temple School up in Frindsbury. A small bustling town in the 1960s/70 with the usual FW Woolworth Co-Op, and an outfitters where I got my first sec' school uniform-Haywards (maybe) and my dad's favourite-a photographic shop. I had my hair cut in Strood for my first 18 years of life-often by someone ...see more
Cotterals Bike Shop is on the right. Mum bought bikes for all the family and herself here. Mr Cotteral would sell you a brand new bike on "Tick" if he new you or your family. Great guy. Mum would have a cuppa and a chin wag with him when we called in to pay. Thatched cottage further up on the right . Fawcetts the chemist on the left Tappleys the stationers the last shop on the top of the hill on the left. school Dentist was across the road from it . Shock horror
Hi, I am looking for a photo(s) of the Welsh Harp pub in Ponciau, Wrexham for my dad. My great grandparents used to run it. It was knocked down in the 1960's and I can't find any photos online.
I was at warnham court the above years.The headmaster was Ernest Savage. I was head girl for my last year and also Arundel house. I was known as Sliv Allen and would love to hear from others. Some names I remember Rose Morris Maureen Leahy Ernie Handley David Cook Ivy Loxdale to name a few.Have special memories of all the pantomimes we put on. my name now is Sylvia Hurley formerly Allen.
I lived in New Haw in Selbourne Avenue and went to New Haw Primary and Junior School and Fullbrook County Secondary from 1951 - 1961. I then went to Brookland Tech. I was married in All Saints Church in 1969. I have many treasured memories of growing up in New Haw and would love to hear from the numerous friends who shared those days with me. I moved away in 1969 and to this day can still recall the "growing up" ...see more
I started Woodlesford school about 1957, i remember been in my first class with a teacher called Miss Sawyer ( i think it was spelt ). Also a boy called David Goodwin i seem to belive that was his name. i loved play time at that school we had a climbing frame which i ended up with more blisters in my hand then i care to remember. I also remember a Mr Naylor who had a board of education which he did not hold ...see more
After breakfast church was the order of the day, and Saint Thomas the Apostle was the church at 0930hrs. Mr Hawkins was the priest and Mr Pearce was the curate. Mr White led in the choir and Mr Gosling was the organist. As you filed out at the end I remember the Trumpet Voluntary was often played. The priest shook your hand and said goodbye. After lunch perhaps a trip on the trolley bus to Kew ...see more
THIS IS A MEMORY OF HANWELL LONDON
After breakfast it was church. St Thomas the Apostle was the church 0930hrs. The organ was played by Mr Gosling who was also deputy head at Bordeston school. The priest was Mr Hawkins. Mr White led the choir in. When the service was finished music was played on the organ as you left, I remember the Trumpet Voluntary was often played. The priest shook your hand ...see more
I have many happy memories of my time at The Gables. I was there with my two brothers in 1953.
The butchers in Northfields called Richardsons is set to close according to local news. This has been in Northfields since the 1950's.
Hi, Looking for info on Rachel Rees of Pistyllgwyn. Born approx 1845, Died, Victoria Australia 1888
A significant date is Sept 26, 1866. Not sure what it is.
Pls respond, cameron.mcdonald@mortgagechoice.com.au
Please can anyone help me, I'm looking for photos of primrose Valley in the 70s onwards, as a child I spent my holidays there and came across some great friends I'm 52 now, it would be really nice to hear from anyone who went there the same time, a memory I have is I used to help the men on the tractor move caravans around the site, I would be the one who put the chains on so they could tow it, if anyone has any photos ...see more
We moved into 38, Mrs Stronach did a house swap with us. I don't remember her but I do remember the draft excluder she left behind for us. My Dad was Owen Binding, his Dad William played in the Watchet Town Band although I can't remember what he did. I was only 11 when my Dad died sadly so I don't remember many of his stories which breaks my heart. I recently lost my Mum too, Marita Rich (Binding). We had a wonderful ...see more
My mum Jessie hawksworth nee macullum lived here 9 forland ave with my dad Alan Atkinson from late 50,s till 1963. We were taken into care my older sister pat myself and 2 brothers I was 18 months old. We never saw mum again she sadly died 27th December 1969. We have no photos or info of her life as all contact was kept away from us growing up in care the social services ...see more
Does any one remember the shop that sold used electricals in Hounslow in the 60/70s , I think it was on treaty rd ? It was run by my dads friend Peter whittle... ? This was where I bought my 1st record player and records ....
Hi, Can anyone help me with the name of a pawn shop on Falcon Road in the sixties/seventies?
Does any one know the Robinsons of 44, Roseville ave, Hounslow , who lived there in the 70's , I'm looking for my best friend in the 70's named.... Gloria Robinson
How I remember those days @ MPH, ERH....'69 I left your area.
So many wonderful staff........my training served me well as I worked in the Caribbean, Canada, KSA.
My last add. was Cheddon Rd..
Think often of Taunton...Mrs Molyneux, Parkfield Dr., Monica and Harry Denham, Rosa Ash, Monica Smith, Sr. Robertshaw, Palmer, Pearce, Townsend on 15, Holmes, Davis, Pearl. ...a host of good folks. Matron Prowse, all ...see more
We went to Broadway Cycles to get our tyres, bike lights etc. This was around 1960. Then a few years later we went there to get mopeds. These were often made to look like motor bikes but often only 49cc. Mobylette was a case in point. It was automatic! Very economical and of course brand new. We did not all like fiddling around with motor bikes. A really economical machine and pretty reliable. Also it took two people. This was a consideration with girls around.
As a child in the 50's and 60's I can remember going in the school holidays to stay with my fathers friends,
In Goundry Avenue, Ryhope. They were Jack and Lil Richardson. Jack worked at Ryhope pit. They had two children Colin and Lilian. My sister and I always referred to Jack and Lil as Uncle and Aunt although they were no relation.
We loved to go down to the beach, and scrambling over the rocks. Also ...see more
My name is Frances I was born in 1948 at Rose cottage which was opposite the Angel pub. I was about 3 or 4 yrs old I was taken over to the pub and sat outside the back door with a bottle of pop. At the back was a farm - not sure if it was part of the pub. I remember riding a big pig.
My uncle, Steve Baxter, well thats what I called him, lived with my Grandmother as a lodger. He always took me over to the pub. I ...see more
I can remember working at the bake house after school clearing and washing up, and on the occasional Saturday morning, I especially remember putting the jam into the donuts and rolling them in caster sugar Happy Days.
My name is Peter Nutkins, I was born in 1939 and lived in Chesham Avenue for the first 24 years of my life.
I worked for Arthur Black at Queensway Radio as a TV engineer for a number of years in the '50s and '60s, so got to know quite a few people in the area.
My earliest memories were towards the end of the war when the 94 bus terminated at the Crooked Billet, some of the buses had outside stairs and a starting ...see more
Scotts cycles was at the junction of South Ealing Road and the road to Gunnersbury Park. It was a double fronted shop. He made bicycles there. I went there for tyres etc. My dad had a bike and tandem made there.
My father Charles Beard worked in the sorting office for many years. He really enjoyed looking after the mail for Ealing.
I used to go to Box Hill from Hanwell with my friend David Potts on our bikes. This was around 1959/60. I remember the very slow ride to the top. On the way back I remember the wonderful cycle track. It was a long run back via, Esher, Hampton Court, Bushey Park Twickenham, and Brentford.
Before I moved to The Ridgeway in 1955 I live in Woodall Drive and regularly used the 221 bus to trundle up Paines Lane past my school, and ending up in the space outside the RedLion pub. I remember how the bus rocked each time the driver climbed in and out of his cab!
Both the driver and conductor used to disappear into the pub, presumably for a comfort break, at the end of the journey.
I seem to ...see more
Does anybody remember the market in wye st oo a Saturday mornings
I was only small at the time but can remember it
I think it sold second hand clothes and odd and sods
We lived at 70 Bridlington street from 1974 until 1988. The house and all those in Park rise were brand new. At the time our friends were Delvine and John Street, Chris and Roy Bartram, Carol and Gary Frear, Janet and Geoff Smith and a host of others too many to mention. My favourite pubs were the Railway Tavern (Sands Lane), The Buck and the Vetinary Arms. I remember Stockdales as mentioned in another memory. My ...see more
Hello,
does anyone remember me......I'm margaret (nee)wheeler, and lived on geranium walk, ardwick......I had many friends there,amongst them, kathleen jenkins, who sadly died very young.....she had a sister called Aleshia.....
I went to st thomas,s primary school, then onto ardwick secondary (later nicholls)....
Just found some photos of st thomas,s church and the school as it is now.....it brought tears to my eyes....
I remember the quins very well.....happy days.
I used to visit a lady called Sarah Dixon with my mother in law in the 1970s. She used to play the organ at Croglin Church and her two sons farmed nearby. I believe one of her son's owned part of the fell behind the farm and another son used to grow different varieties of potatoes for Cambridge University. Does anyone remember this family?
I was born at Glenmore kilmelford, 11th July 1956. My family then moved to lslay when I was a couple of months old and my brother Peter was 2 years. My fathers name was Alexander Mc Cutcheon and mother Jessie. They worked on a farm and talked about a Miss Kirsty and her father who was a squadron leader. Just be interested in any history and if that Glenmore is the hotel now?
I remember cycling by Norwood Green on a Sunday evening around 1955 having just come from Osterley Park. I was with my mum and dad. Church bells ringing, and cricket being played on the green. I actually remember thinking how peaceful it all seemed. The only bad thing was, as I had passed by my thoughts turned to school in the Morining.
I wonder if you can help? I'm trying to discover more about my history and know that my great grandparents were once the owners of the royal hunting lodge - Langfords (I believe also known as Potelles) - which was in Buckhurst Hill. As I understand it, the only memory of this is Langfords Road, which sits on the land originally occupied by the house and its grounds. My grandad was Richard Henry Boyd who grew ...see more
Many happy memories of my early life in Collyhurst living near St.Pat's. Does anybody out there remember the Carey family who lived in Stonehewer St.. Very friendly with two sisters, Bernadette and Philomena Carey. Lost touch many years ago but often wonder how they are or if they're still alive. Grateful for any information.
Janet Mounsey.
Reading some of the uses that this grand old building has been put to over the decades, brought back memories of my earlier years in the 1960's where the Abbey buildings frequently featured. Probably the first visit I was not aware of, because in the late '50's the post natal clinic was held there. I do remember tagging along with my mum and new baby brother to pick up the tins of powered baby milk. I've ...see more
hi i was a barwick school i was there in 1977
We moved into 1Greenhill Rise in 1958 when it was the very edge of town, the United counties bus turned around next to the house. We watched the building all around us and watched them build St Andrews, it was directly across the street from our house, will never forget the night it burned down. I was a paperboy at Greens newsagents until they opened Forbouys where I transferred as head paperboy.
My father was a ...see more
I was born and raised in Penge I lived in Kingswood road and went to Oakfield road school for boys
there were three picture house in Penge The Essoldo which was a theatre at one time I can remember watching the Pantomimes there and we had the Odeon and the Kingshall cinemas.
I used to help pulls the stalls out from some old stables behind the Crooked Billet to maple rd Market for Mr jones the stall holder he ...see more
I am trying to obtain information regarding a mid- air collision over Bracknell Berkshire in the 1940’s.
Believed to be 1943 but could a few years away from that date.
It is believed to be between a Hurricane and a Spitfire but there is also no confirmation of that.
The incident happened opposite what is now the Shell garage above the Ascot road with wreckage falling around that area. Sadly both ...see more
I was born in Vicarage road 1943. There was a butcher named Jim Bound there. In later years the shop dealt in Montesa motorcycles. I knew Mr Bound and his three daughters. Barbara, Julia and Patricia. A late addition was baby James (Jamie). I believe Barbara married Alex Loose and Julia married Roy Phillips but would like to know what happened to Patricia, the youngest daughter. I have memories of Holy Rood school and ...see more
I have long sought information about one of the great Victorian villas of Alderley Edge, the house named Croston Towers in the centre of the large plot bounded by Woodbrook Road, Tempest Road and Macclesfield Road. My earlier article named 'Life on the Edge' gives some of the background to my search.
And at long last I have some really useful information. I have been sent an image of a very early watercolour ...see more
my name is terry capon i lived in park road dartford opposite the park went to st albans rd infant school then york rd then dartford east born in livingstone hospital 1945
I was born in 1933 and grew up in Allendale Avenue.I have wonderful memories of my childhood before during and after the war. I went first to North Road Infant School, then Lady Margaret Road School after Dormers Wells and Southall Tech.From 1950 to 1955 I served an apprenticeship at Hoover Ltd in Perivale. They were very good employers. I pains me to see they are no longer there.Sadly I no longer have contact ...see more
I would like to append memories of my mother Margery Mary Ellis . Her Aunt was a nun, Sister Mary Francis at Syon Abbeybefore WW2 who she says became the prioress later . Known to the family as Aunty Beaty
I have produced a copy of her notes in PDF format . Can I do this here?
I was born in Addlestone down good old greenlane . I attend st pauls school until I left in 1969. I used to hang around crown cafe alot , there was never alot todo at night disco at the com center which always ended up with a fight .as I live in Woking moved far haven't I .I have seen many changes dukes head,magnet and Woburn hotel all pulled down for houses and the police station now gone also the co op now ...see more
Opposite Deans Gardens was a little 2nd hand electrical and record shop. It was about two shops down from Drayton Green Road. Previously it had been on the other side of the road opposite the Wimpy Bar. There were second hand records both 45rpm and 33 1/3 rpm. This was my main interest. I never went in and bought a single 45rpm record always a handful. However there were tape recorders, ...see more
Where Leeland Terrace comes out by Deans Gardens there used to be a public toilets before Leeland Terrace was extended. Next to this was a shop called Retlaws. It is now a Pizza shop. However in those far off days Retlaws reigned supreme as a toy shop. Down the side was a little path in front of a long window. In this window were Dinky Toys, Hornby Dublo electric trains, Hornby Clockwork trains in O gauge, and ...see more
I used to work in fine fare wallington in 1970 have you got any photos
My mum was born in 1923 at 4 Didcot street her name Dorothy Camp she lived most of her childhood at 9 Surrey Lane she had three sisters Violet Camp Lilian Camp Winifred Camp and Brother William Camp remember going to visit nan at 9 Surrey Lane Battersea does anyone know the Camp Family my Nan Name was Beatrice Camp grandad was William Camp she was still there in 1980 maybe longer if anyone rememberes any of her ...see more
I can still sing this old school song and remember the school motto "Nothing but the Best" inLatin of course. I still have those rolled up group photos but also my badge from my blazer, Thanks for the memory.
Woolworths for a small boy had a certain fascination, well for me it did. Firstly I remember being bought a tin plate trolley bus by my mum. It was Empire made. There were the arms on the roof just like the real one we had come on from Hanwell. Next the peanuts, they were in a sort of chrome box with a light bulb over them, so they were warm. My they tasted good when your mum passed down the bag to you. Very, very, ...see more
At the juction of Leeland Road and Leeland Terrace was the Jackaranda Coffee Bar. Around the late fifties this was the place to be. Unfortunately I was too young to go in. I used to ride from Hanwell on my bike and look at it in wonder. I can remember thinking that there were things to look forward to. The music, the clothes. Somehow there seemed so much optimismn around.
My Dad was in the Canadian army and was posted to London when I was 7 years old . We lived in the top flat at 27 Chartfield Avenue . What a magical place ! The back yard was huge, with apple, pear and cherry trees to climb and a massive grassy area to run .
We were an international neighbourhood. Our building had Canadians in the top flat, English in the middle and Japanese ...see more
I remember the school trip to the Isle of Wight May 19th to June 2nd 1961. I still have my notes and scarp book. I had a really great time and went back 2 years ago to have another look. The isle of Wight still lovely. I met up in 1973 with either Pat or Linda Long who worked in the child care at Charing Cross & Fulham Hospital when my father was there.
Can you remember when we beat Hagley Park to win this trophy?
Get in touch with any information or if you recognise any one in the photo, thanks.
Brian Richings (I am to the right of the trophy holder)
My grandparents lived in this village, or rather in the lanes round about it. The Tyndale Monument, which we referred to simply as 'The Monument', was accessible only on foot, and in those days was all sealed up as it was considered dangerous. More recently it has been renovated and can now be entered, giving a wonderful view over the Severn Valley.
My grandparents were always a delight to ...see more
I remember M & S very well in West Ealing. Around the fifties they had St Michael toys. One I remember was a milk float, it had little crates with bottles in them. It was made of polythene as a lot of toys were then. Also they had an electric train set made by Rovex in Margate. They went on to become Triang. As a teenager I bought shirts there. I remember one with red spots on it. Quite stylish and fitted, it ...see more
F W Rowse was a department store on the Uxbridge Road. I remember on the ground floor you passed the furniture until you reached the toys at the back. On the right was material and patterns. I remember going with my mum and watching her buy material. There were big tables which had a sort of meter on where the material was unrolled and the assistant ran it through the meter to measure the length. There were also drawers ...see more
Hi, I am researching my fathers family tree and in 1939 it shows their address as being The Old Shop, Kington. The names are Arthur John Deakins,
Martha Jane Deakins (my grandparents) and Thomas George Deakins (my father who would have been 13 yrs old then).
If anyone has any old photographs of the Old Shop around that time or indeed any other information I'd be very grateful.
Regards,
Dawn (nee Deakins)
I ATTENDED HERE FROM 1952 TO 1959. MANY FOND MEMORIES BUT ESPECIALLY
MR DAVY MY CHEMISTRY MASTER WHO HELPED ME TO GAIN ADMITTANCE TO
IMPERIAL COLLEGE AND A DEGREE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING. LONG GONE BUT
NOT FORGOTTEN.......THANKS MATT !!!
JAMES INGRAM
Hi, I was born in 1946 at the South London Hospital for Women and lived for a while at 15 Etruria St. Battersea, it was near Dogs Home Bridge and Battersea Power Station, where my dad, Charlie Jones worked.
Soon we moved to 29 Anhalt Rd. near Albert Bridge. While living in Anhalt Rd. and at the tender age of four or five, I made my way back to Battersea Park funfair where I'd been taken earlier that ...see more
I was born at 50 Milling Street in 1955. I had my Auntie and Uncle living a few doors down. I was one of 6 kids so there were 8 of us crammed into our upstairs flat. The toilet was outside and downstairs in the backyard, while the tin bath hung on the wall outside!! How life has changed for young families today in 2017. Life was very tough back then but it made us stronger and so grateful for the good life we ...see more
I spent ten years of my life at the Holmeliegh from 1939-1949. I was known to everyone there,
children & staff as BUNNY and I can honestly say that although things where hard I was never mistreated in any way. We were looked after well and really wanted for nothing except maybe real Mother love. I was a bit of a rebel and often got punished but never violent
I read the article by Michael ...see more
I used to enjoy a visit to Strawberry Fields. I remember you could buy a little pack of five CD singles for a £1.00. They were in a sealed bag so you got a surprise. The last CD I bought was by Mike and the Mechanics. I always enjoyed my visit.
My Dad, Mark Schofield went to Goodall Rd School from about 1947 - 51.
He remembers having a school photo taken during this time and we would love to find a copy.
If anyone can help, please let me know
thanks, Jane
My Harrison ancestors all came from Cambridgeshire, mostly from the Downham, where they were agricultural laborers and my father, Victor Alfred George Harrison was born in 1914 in Peterborough. His father, George William Harrison, my grandfather, finished his service with the Canadian Expeditionary Force after he was wounded and decided to move from Peterborough to the Camden, London, area is search of ...see more
I was born in Hawkhurst in 1941 went to school there from January 1947 until I got married my maiden name was Jsephine Mary HILLMAN. Ihave been married to Roger. Maynard for 57 years does anyone remember me?
I worked as a consultant engineer in Ireland in the early nineteen ninety's staying in the Carrickdale hotel in Dromad, just over the border, as my base in the South whilst working in Newry. I also traveled further south to visit factories in the group situated between Newry and Dublin using a fleet car provided by Glen Electric Company based in Newry.
It was a truly memorable period in ...see more
I was ten years old when I was enrolled at Glenhow prep school. My parents worked in Kenya and thought it would be a good idea to send their son to boarding school instead of being with all my friends in Kenya.
I was expelled at the age of 13 and moved on to Lindisfarne College in Wales.
I loved Saltburn, it holds some happy memories for me. The head master at that time was Mr Rayson who I think moved on to somewhere in York.
Are there any boy's that went to Glenhow at that time.
I used to work at Heathrow and after early shift I sometimes made my way in my mini van to the aquadrome. I would hire a metal rowing boat and row and just drift. How wonderful was that. This was around 1970. Afterwards I would walk around the lake and perhaps go to the Swiss Coffee House.
Hello
Anyone remember John Burgess the butcher? He lived on Nashville St then Branson St. I can't find any record of his shop but he ran it during the war. He was my grandfather.
Thanks
I started my orthopaedic training at Lord Mayor Treloars in 1950 a two year training. Have just found this site very interesting brought back lots of memories.
Whilst I will be visiting Milverton before too long, I have no personal memories as yet.
I have however found a letter written by my birth mother on 21st Nov 1956 her address was Milverton Somerset. Her name was Margaret Elizabeth Williams and she was a State Registered Nurse working as a live-in private nurse in the South West at that time. The address is difficult to read, it could be Cate Rd, or Cale Rd or even ...see more