Recent Memories
Reconnecting with our shared local history.
For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.
Why not add your memory today and become part of our Memories Community to help others in the future delve back into their past.
Search for Local Memories
Search for your favourite UK places and read memories of the local area in days gone by.
Add a Memory!
It's easy to add your own memories and reconnect with your shared local history. Search for your favourite places and look for the 'Add Your Memory' buttons to begin
Tips & Ideas
Not sure what to write? It's easy - just think of a place that brings back a memory for you and write about:
-
How the location features in your personal history?
-
The memories this place inspires for you?
-
Stories about the community, its history and people?
-
People who were particularly kind or influenced your time in the community.
-
Has it changed over the years?
-
How does it feel, seeing these places again, as they used to look?
This week's Places
Here are some of the places people are talking about in our Share Your Memories community this week:
...and hundreds more!
Enjoy browsing more recent contributions now.
Subscribe
Join the thousands who receive our regular doses of warming nostalgia! Have our latest blog posts and archive news delivered directly to your inbox. Absolutely free. Unsubscribe anytime.
Displaying Memories 5441 - 5520 of 36892 in total
My father was Noah Clements his sister's husband George Graham had a furniture store on Main street in Stevenage mum and I used to visit when going to Aston during school holidays to visit her sister Edith Wright Graham's had two daughters, wonder what has happened to them since last saw them around 1955 my email is primcroteau@aol.com
i was born in northern ireland i went to oliver goldsmith p.s.in1947 i remember miss cowie mrs. john mrs hunt i lived at 10 rainbow st. i remember wells way briicklayers arms my best mate was kenny marshall iwent to william penn secondarymodern school 1953 i remember a mr davies mp asher a p.e.teacheri think was a wrestler called harris i was in 64th london boys brigade i return back to my home in northern ireland ...see more
I was born in woodmansterne in1980. My parents lived in hempshaw avenue and my grandparents ran the woodman pub. I have fond memories of the village, the pub and the stories my dad tells me of when he was a boy growing up in woodmansterne.
I was born in Lodge Ave.in 1949.My father Tom Kennedy was also born in Mortlake in 1904.He worked as a cooper at Watneys brewery.My brother Michael and I both attended Mary Magdalene school as did my Dad.We moved to the North in the 1950s.Happy memories.Jennifer Gallacher nee Kennedy
I attended attended Church Crookham C of E School, Gallyhill Road from 1946-1952. It was a lovely school and I enjoyed being there. I used to walk to school every day from 179 Aldershot with my friend and even though it had army barracks and national service personnel there was never any fear for our safety. I was there with Rosemary Dudley whose father was caretaker and keeper of Tweezledown race course. I ...see more
I lived in no 25 coopers close with my mum dad and younger sister .we moved in about 1961 , it was a brand new house, we went to the little school Chigwell row primary, our surname was widdowson, I loved living there , I always remember when we had snow all the kids would be out throwing snowballs around , and in the summer everyone went over to play on the common, my mum was great ...see more
I remember at the age of twelve 1957 swimming across the river from Hylton road over to the racecourse to watch the racing on a Saturday afternoon. Five of us used to swim out to the pleasure steamers as they went up to turn below the weir and come back . Passengers threw sweets to us and waved. Another practice was to swim to the middle and duck dive for mussels. Back ashore they would be cooked ...see more
I remember starting in the September when the first girls (4) joined the school ,Margaret and Pat being two of them. Here I learned how to technically draw a nut and bolt in 3D that looked like a photo and a section of a gearbox good enough for an engineer to use.
Taffy Elkins a little Welshman ,I think ,who was the headmaster at the time , mathematically proved to us that 1+ 1 could equal 3 . ...see more
Among the lovely pictures of 1950s Oakwood is a picture of a lake in Oakwood Park for model boats which I used in the late forties and early 50s. Sailing boats there was a favourite pastime of my friend and neighbour (at the time) Alan Stewart whom is in the foreground of picture O105012. It must have had an effect on him as he joined the merchant navy when he was older. I wasn't so keen as I managed to break the mast of ...see more
My name is Bill Elliott and I have very happy memories of Caverswall as I used to go to the Catholic school in the village along with my brothers Dave and Mike. We lived at that time at Stanley Farm in Caverswall Rd Blythe Bridge. We used to walk to church on a Sunday as we were alter boys. I well remember the Pageants we used to have in the castle grounds as this was the Convent for the nuns who also taught us at ...see more
George Graham had a furniture shop on Main street Stevenage had two daughters, his wife was a Clements,my dad was Noah Clements her brother, we
visited in summer when staying in Aston during school holidays at auntie Edith Wright
I do not remember which year that I used to be a choir boy at St Mary about 1952-1956,there used to be myself buddy MacAlpin and michael MacAlpin and Colin Watson,both my parents are buried in the church yard along with my Grand mother .
I bought a new house in Westminster close in 1969 and moved in after marrying in 1970. The village was a lovely sleepy place then, very tidy and very friendly, The older and existing residents accepted the newcomers into their community with open arms. My wife and I joined the local dramatic society and appeared in a couple of productions, one being "The Taxpayers Waltz" great fun and very good ...see more
I was born in Prospect rd in 1952 as I got older we used to be allowed to walk up the bumpy track that lead from the bottom of Prospect rd down the edge of the Buttsfield estate then down a narrow path past the school then to the recreation ground. I did a paper round for Attwels we also used to go to the cafe behind the Cornerhouse shop. I remember sitting in there in 1966 watching the world cup final with 1 ...see more
Does anyone have any knowledge of Nick Partridge, I used to work with him in East London and the last I heard he wanted to join the Police.
I used to love the Roylance on Saturday nights when he'd clear the shop for dances in the 60's. I had an ancient BSA motorcycle and had to compete with the scooter brigade.
I knew Peter very well, used to eat in his café everyday . He had seemingly endless kids and made the best curries. I can't recall his wife's name but she was a lovely lady, half his size. Everything else stays in the café.
I lived in Kempsey from1949-1953, at Bank House, otherwise known as The Kempsey Cafe and Filling Station. I went to the council school and attended St Mary's Church along with my sister Marian. I remember vividly the floods from the ford that regularly cut off this little road, and the Michaelmas daisies that grew in the garden of the second cottage. I also went to school with Teresa. Just great memories!!! Hello to anyone that may also remember those days Sylvia Cutler-Anderson
About 1949/50 I was 10.The ponds had dried up because there was no water coming from the spring in the corner where the Grove entrance met the High Street.
There used to be a set of steps that went down into the pond at that point.If my memory is right they were wrought iron. I say this because in the light of later experience I know the difference between cast & wrought iron.Anyway we,my brother John & I ...see more
I went to St Peters School fron 1952 to 1957. I love my time there. I remember the toilets in the back play ground. I also remember the school dinners they were great and cooked fresh each day. We went to St Peters church for all of the main services and my favourite was Harvest festival when we had to take our offerings to the front of the church before the service. I always took tomatoes and cucumbers as my dad grew ...see more
I was born in 1956 at number 63 Churchfields, close to the Old Town of Harlow. When I was 4 or 5 years old we moved to a Masonite in Mark Hall Moors, number 92. my first school was St. Albans near The stow and next to Our Lady Of Fatima Church. After my younger brother was born in 1963 we moved to 71 Hollyfields (Which was in the newest part of Harlow at the time.) and my older brother and I went to Jerounds ...see more
For some time I had been thinking it would be nice to own a boat, and with this in mind I would keep my eyes open. It was only then I discovered boats for sale were very few and far between. You might think in a place like Dartmouth there would be plenty of boats for sale, but as post-war private boat building had yet to get into full swing, there now appeared to be a shortage of second hand boats for sale. ...see more
Hi there Billy Cullen. I remember all of those you mentioned. I'm Ann Watkins nee Wraxall. We moved up to Wythenshawe.and remain there still. My brother Allen lives just up the road from me. Nice to relive old memories.
In 1940 aged fourteen I was put on a hospital-train from Norwich to Shotley Bridge Hospital.it was mainly full of wounded soldiers from the Dunkirk retreat. No reason was ever given for my being sent to Shotley. The School,StMarys,were never informed. I should explain that I was in a Norfolk hospital following an operation for osteomyelitis of the femur.
We were in single storey huts on the side of a hill ...see more
I was born at 138 Burgess Road in East Ham and remember a shop on the corner I used to frequent before school, Ottaways or something like like. I used to get 1 old pence to spend on sweets, either 8 black jacks or 8 fruit salads. I went to Altmore School and then onto Lathom before moving, as a lot of East End folk to Becontree. However I did spend two years living on the Barking Road where my parents run a Wavy ...see more
i was born in 13 cargofleet lane people i remember--j.mothersill 8 cargofleet lane m.bainbrige;hodsons;hornigolds maurice;keneth;david the leeches ;the sivitors the graftons the pollards and the scurs mary;jimmy;billy and my gran alice cooper john bashford the masinghams the hattons the chattertons the hugils[nicky]
the greems prospect place.the maddisons corner shop owners there are lots more memorys to follow
My grandparents, Mr Albert Taylor and Mrs Florence Taylor retired to Gunnislake in 1947. He died in 1967 and she in 1980. Nana was a dressmaker and Granddad was a retired Station Master. They used to have dogs, which we loved and we walked many miles, picking blackberries in the hedgerows. Some of my happiest childhood memories are of Gunnislake. A dog called Trixie used to arrive after lunch each day ...see more
I delivered milk to Gullane,Aberlady,Direlton and surroundering farms for thirty five years and have many happy memories during these years with the friendliness of customers and many cups of coffee and cakes.The lasting memory when I retired was the local community council had a cheese and wine when my wife and daughter were present my wife presented with flowers myself with a cheque from my customers.This was very ...see more
I remember those days Steve and the great big firegard and outside toilets
Mick Page
I would like to hear from anybody that was in Rothwell Childrens home in 1947 - 1950 . I was Barry Bates and my brother and sister was in there too . Maureen and Terry . We have a lot of bad memories of this home. The assistant I remember with frightening memories is Miss Cripps. Some of the punishments were cruel.
I am researching my family tree. My grandfather and five of his siblings were born in North London between 1854 and 1874. However, the census shows that two of his siblings, a brother and sister were born in Seaton in 1858 & 1859. I am wondering why this was so. This is the only reference to Devon in the family history, so perhaps the family moved for a couple of years in connection with work (his father was a ...see more
Went to camp school every year when I was at Hill Head School Lobley Hill Gateshead love it there, so many wonderful memories best time
I was born at gaffers buildings grapes hill as a young boy 3-4 yrs old im sure I watched the circus coming up grapes hill my aunt whos 10yrs older disagrees and says they came up princewales rd after coming off train at Thorpe station nigel john larter
This was where I was born in 1953 I lived there in a two bed terrace with my mum and dad 5 sisters and 1 brother also my nan and grandad we stayed there till my dad won the pool's in 1960 50.000 pounds I went to simms cross school and then Kingsway secondary I had then moved to Milton road I left school in 1968 and started working at the babylining for£4.11 a week after a. Year I got £5.01 at 17 I started at the sugar factory on shift work for. Just under £10 a week
I was born November 17th 1978 at 03.10 at Bensham Hospital I think. I lived 43 Bensham Crescent for over 8and half years. I attended Derwent Water Infant School. And then St Cuthberts Church of England Junior School. I absolutely loved it. Does anyone have any photos of them schools please from approx 1982 to 1986? Also I have fond memories of me and a bunch of other children in front of the rainbow bus. It ...see more
Hi my family set up Belsize woodstores ..Edward Wilson ,Arthur wilson Brian Wilson Louise wilson and clive wilson
It is so nice to read all the memories of Bradford (the good old days). I went to the student club even though I wasn't a student! We would get a stamp on the wrist so we could go out to the Alessio for coffee. I worked as an hairdresser at Fould's in Manchester road and after work at the Majestic in the cloakrooms for extra money to spend. I was able to get free tickets to see the Beatles in ...see more
I went to the sacred heart Barnes when l was 12 and stayed their until lead fifteen. The nuns were
Very good to me,has they took me on a boat from Richmond bridge to Windsor castle for the day,
their was sisters Augustine,Theresa,Chantel,they were waiting for me and has l down the steps,they said we must not forget Margaret and l said to sister Chantel don't panicky and she laugh,
and l ...see more
I was at the dance classes 1962
Do you remember the espresso coffee house and Queens Dances
Also Fenwicks cycle shop !
My grandfather William, Bill to his friends was born in Markham in July 1925 but he was brought up in Blaina before eventually moving to Bargoed where he got married until he finally went into a nursing home. He often told me about his childhood days of growing up in Blaina and going to school there. The girlfriend he had was Winnie Bright. He told me that he used to box for his school, ...see more
My sister and I were also born in North Mid Hospital and grew up in Leeds St in the late 1950/early 1960s. We remember well the fruit and veg stalls at the end of the road in particular we remember them being run by a chap known to all of us as Fluffy. Whether he knew our names or not we were all known as Sally to him, both my sister and I and my 3 cousins who grew up in Hester Rd.
Christmas time from ...see more
Fleetwood has many fond memories for me as a child through my teenage years.
In the Fifties I discovered, or rather was introduced to, a coffee bar somewhere in Lemington, in Newcastle and this became the place to go! I don't remember what we drank - coffee? squash? I have no recollection. But what I do vividly remember is the juke-box! We kept putting the money in and it rewarded us with those great hits of the day: Red River Rock, Oh Carol, Blueberry Hill - every one of them a winner! ...see more
Hi I was born in Eastleigh in 1945,in Wilmer road, I went to Chamberlayne road Boys school,
North end school & Toynbee road Boys school, lots of old friends,Dave, Bobby, Terry,John,
Rita,Molly, Pat,Janet,ete, they all lived in Wilmer road.We all loved going to Saturday morning
pictures, And we had some grate time,we made are own games and had lots of fun,no TV,
no mobile phone it was nice,My father was a railway worker for 51 years.. my name is Gary Henty.
I lived in Tallant Terrace from the early fifties until the family moved to Cumbernauld in 1969.
At that time, Jedworth Avenue etc was not yet built. There was a gunsite there, and we used to play hide and seek, in amongst the tunnels.Jedworth was built round about 1958, because my dad was a joiner with Glasgow Corporation, and was working on the houses at that time. I remember it well, ...see more
I was born in Newnham Road N 22 in 1940. I want to wood green junior school at the bottom of our road and then on to Tottenham Sec Mod (near the great Cambridge road). When I left school I was a locomotive fireman at Kentish town loco and then when I was old enough onto the Middlesex Fire Brigade with my first posting to station 9 mortis green. I spent much of my youth with my cousin Ray (the happiest days ...see more
I'm not sure how this website works so I hope this ends up in the correct place.
Someone mentioned a murder in Whitton. I remember it well. It must have been in about 1959 or 1960. I was at secondary school. A young man who was mentally ill, murdered his mother and father with a bayonet and then fled.
He was found wandering along the railway line in a confused state.
My father was in the police at the time.
Ah, Dolcis' shoe shop where most shoes cost 49shillings and eleven pence.
I was born in Woolwich Road then moved to Pelham Road and worked at Hides in 1958, Then at Wheeler's Library where my boss was a little old lady who always dressed in black and reminded me of Queen Victoria. She would eat calves foot jelly for her health, and the phone had a daffodil shaped talking piece.
I went to school at Townley Road. ...see more
I spent most of my childhood here, taught myself to swim and then to dive as I stood on the steps and gradually got higher and higher until I was able to stand on the side to dive , then onto the springboard. I had a season ticket which used to run from May to September and you were able to go twice a day on this and sometimes I used to go in the evening too which cost 1/-, the only problem was I only ...see more
I lived in Catford 1962-1973. I remember the shops on the one way system.
Does anyone remember the stationers/ new agents /confectioners that was on Sangley Road.
I have been researching my husbands family and discover that the Clements brothers owned that shop.
I would like to hear from anyone if they have stories or information about them.
Thank you .
Francis Frith must have been standing almost on the doorstep of a grand-looking house called 'The Patch' when he photographed 'Overstrand, Hotel East 1921' (Ref 71000).
In 1916, 1921, 1923 and 1924 my Great Aunts Lily and Olive sent postcards to their family in Oxfordshire from 'The Patch'. On one postcard (Ref 70999 'Overstrand 1921') Lily marks 'The Patch' with an 'X' - just ...see more
My wife and I have fond memories of eating cheescake on haven Green, around late 60s early 70s. This we brought from a shop opposite Ealing Broadwat Stn. It was the best cheesecake ever. Does anyone else remember this place and know of its history?
I was born in the Whitecity in Enfield Street in 1966. I have fantastic memories of my childhood. Going to Lloyd's shop on the corner of Henshaw Street for sweets where my friends Allison and Mark Reese also lived. We had the best bonfire around and all took shifts to stop the raiders whilst the others would go on duty raiding Beech Street and Sandfields Road bonfires. Long summers down the beach and fair. All the ...see more
My family lived in Greenford, Middlesex but for a year or so during WW2 my mother took my sister and me to live in Huncoat with my mother's sister Mary. Both my mother, Ellen Lees, and my aunt Mary King worked in the Blackburn Aircraft factory which memory tells me was at Clayton Le Moor. I was told that the Blackburn Aircraft factory was underground and it was where aircraft engines were made. My mother was ...see more
we moved from Borham airfield just across a cornfield to a thatched cottage, the walls were wattle and daub which a farmer let out to farm workers normally, It had no electricity, flush toilet , bathroom, but it had heaps of room and a big garden, surrounded by sugar beet , corn ,and fallow fields, Wild ducks flew over. you could see and hear them. sqawking coypus came on the back cemented area, which now would ...see more
My parents home was in Costons Avenue in Greenford, I was born there in 1937 and lived there for 30 years. The rear of our house looked out to trees which grew on the boundary of Perivale Park some eighty yards away across the “Little River Brent” and the allotments. On the far side of the park, on an embankment, the GWR Greenford Branch Line and Greenford Halt Station and hidden behind the embankment ...see more
I was evacuated here with my sister during the war and we lived at 19 Canning Street with two elderly ladies. They kept hens on a piece of land opposite. I used to go across the road and across a bridge over a stream to the local shop with a jug to buy gravy.
Wendy Appleton
ps You can read all about it in my book"A Little Girl's War"
We were married at Christchurch with Holy Trinity 60 years ago - we celebrate our Diamond Anniversary on 22nd December. Did not realise the name had only just changed at that time. Our marriage certificate shows - the Parish Church of Christchurch with Holy Trinity.
Hazel Budd.
I lived in Hastings from birth until the mid fifties. Each year there was a carnival week and one memorable year my music teacher was to conduct the Chippenham Police Choir in Alexandra Park. He and the choir would be on one side of a large pond and the audience on the other. My music teacher from the Grammar School, Mr Batts, with baton akimbo, turned his back on the audience to face the choir for ...see more
i was at st.josephs salesian school 1939-1946 we would walk past batemans several times a year and i never understood why we always keep quiet when walking past the house nobody told us too??we did at times just go into the ground floor.later in life i visited batemans and was sitting on the floor one of the workers there asked if i was ok.I just said i was soaking up the atmosphere!! lovely house.
Hi I am just wondering if any one can remember my grandad Dennis Howland ? His dad had a cobblers on what they called the pavement ! He was born in Stanford let hope in 1928 and lived there till the fifties! He remembers the street getting blown up by a land mine behind him! During the war! And lots of other stuff, he is 88 now, and would to hear from any body that would remember him ! Billy Biggs was one of his best friends
In the early 1970's I became a member of the Westwood Grange Country Club after my seagoing career was ended by a nasty incident at sea. The magnificent building, a former home of Lady Freda Leverhume, was owned by a Mrs. Liz Evans, a most delightful lady, who ran "The Westwood Grange" as a watering hole for discriminating members of the surrounding communities.
"Liz" owned two old dogs, one ...see more
After being bombed out in 1942. We got sent to Cedar Cottage, a thatched bungalow with veranda. It was set into the slope. I went to Sonning Common School and remember Two girl named Clayton who lived along the road.
There was a large American camp nearby. I recall them playing "Crap" outside the Butchers Arms. They would give us gum. Went back to London with my dog, Jack, just in time for the ...see more
I was born In swanley lane in 1944 and my dad was a part time fireman at swanley fire station. Does anyone out there have any details of the old fire station number 1 which used to be beside the old lullingstone castle by the traffic lights.
If my memory serves me right Mr Dawes of station road was the driver. Any info will help.
My great grandmother was born in Crieff in the 1850s and emigrated to Australia She gave her address as Glen Turret lodge on her marriage cert in Victoria in 1876
I would love some info on the Phillips family who I believe were whisky distillers and also Old Glen Turret Lodge which was flooded for hydoelectricity I believe
The celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Company was fun ! I had to re-orientate myself to the fact that the "little ones" were now Grandmothers.
The 90th Anniversary will be in 2017. I wonder if it is to be celebrated?
I lived in Redhill in the late 60s and early 70s. My family lived in Batts Hill,the hill behind the Monsoon Arms pub.My parents Pam & Arthur Brown managed the fish & chip shop along from the cinema. I worked at Automatic Tooling at The Holmethorpe Industrial estate. until I got pregnant. I use to go to the midnight movies and we use to cause a bit of harmless trouble.My Grandmother Rose Gainsford lived at Colesmead ...see more
I love this town so much as I spent my childhood here and they were very happy times. We had to move away for work reasons but I would move back tomorrow if I could. I visit every year for my trip down memory lane and it's a great relief that Conwy hasn't changed too much.
What can I say about the Castle, Plas Mawr, Marine Walk, Abercrombie House and St Mary's church with the We Are Seven memorial.
Yes, it's a World ...see more
My mum had the misfortune to be born illegitimate her mum had to go to the workhouse because of the situation,and that's where mum was born! From there she was taken in by her aunties family not knowing the truth,and the sad thing was that she saw her real mum every day but had no idea who she was,she had a rough time,rags and clogs were her day to day cloths then she was put to work in the cotton mill as a 8 ...see more
Hello, Colin Newberry here. I've already contributed a few memories, read those from others and thought it was now time to come back. Down at the Junior School, I suppose it was 1956/57, we had a new pupil join us in Mr Skinner's class. His name was Gregory Ferrari, the name was unusual and his clothing was too - always khaki shirt and shorts. He also had reddish hair and freckles. He was only with us for 1 or ...see more
My mum Vera Thurgood, eldest of 6 children was born 1914 at 96 Surrey Lane. Grandad James, married to Katherine was a coal merchant with 12 work horses in the back yard. He used to give me rides on them in the yard. The laundry, Sunlight, I think, was next door. I spent many happy days visiting my grandparents especially when grandad came home on a shire horse with sacks of cockles and winkles to have with our tea. A beautiful house, sadly demolished-a sacrilege.
I used to live in the Barking/Dagenham area from 1945-1973.I was born at Barking hospital,sometimes known as Upney in 1945.I lived on the corner of Rugby Road and Bromhall Road,my mum and dad moved there from Bromley by Bow when they got married in 1930.
I remember a few names that lived nearby,the Murtons lived next door to us,there children was Diana and Graham,they were near enough the same age as ...see more
Hi
We are looking for anyone in the Pedro Street/Clapton Park area of Homerton that knew the area in the war years. I know it's a big ask. My mum Joan Knight was born in Pedro Street her dad was Henry & mum Mary. We think she went to the school around the corner with the Anthony Newley plaque on it.
I doubt anyone alive remembers the family direct, but if you are or know a Knight or Mary's King family ...see more
I remember Lower Hyde Farm holidays with great affection. Went approx five times in the 60S and always had a great time. Evening entertainment was in 'the club' where host Bob would expertly guide you through the evenings. A feature was the Russian Ballet where you kissed your partner at the end of the dance - a very daring thing for a 16 year old. Wonderful memories of a bygone age.
Somebody - I believe their Name was Wayne - had once some years ago sent in a memory about the overhead system of Sending the containers of money from the counters in certain shops to the cashiers Offices. At the time I sent in a memory in reply to that one I said that one shop that used this system was Rogers in Penge High Street, up on the right, just before Woolworths. At the same time I sent that memory ...see more
My Grandad George Talbot lived in Blymhill Common for many years. Bringing up 5 children. 4 girls all of whom have since died and 1 boy., Raymond Talbot my dad. We loved going to grandads. , running around the cobbles round the house. Climbing trees in the garden. Oh and the outside toilet was a experience, a bucket under a plank in the out house down the garden next to the old pig sty. Grandad and Nan Talbot are both buried in the church grounds.
I was doing my family tree and moyes family all lived in Tangley
I lived in Balham during 1963 & 1969 at 1 Tantallon road. Still visit every time I return to the U.K.
Attended first Alderbrook primary then Holy Ghost school always had happy memories.
I was born and grew up in Kelsale. We lived at Rectory Cottages, my brother Perry and my parents, Pam and Aubrey Mann. My grandparents lived at Carlton and the family go back in both church registers to the 1600s. I loved reading Bernard, Brian and Ann's memories and remember the same characters as they do: Alfie Bedwell carrying his riding crop, dressed in jodhpurs and still talking as you walked away, he always had ...see more
As a little girl in the 50s I remember my grandad taking me to the fish shop which was owned by his family the Patterson's I'm sure they also had a stall on big meeting day were the sold pop and crisp which were something new in those days.