Nostalgic memories of Nailsea's local history

Share your own memories of Nailsea and read what others have said

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.

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i am try to look for a old army friend of Albert Edward Pear poss lived in the area he was from jersey St Saviour's my name is Anthony Whitlock i have a photo of this guy . any information please contact me by email whitlocktony@live.co.uk thank you A.W.
Moved to Nailsea in 1961 as a newly wed.My wife Anne and Mother in Law Marjorie converted Mr Freeths(I think ) vegetable shop at west end into a ladies hairdresser 'Anne Marie'.Well remember PC Genge standing on the corner in the middle of Nailsea on a saturday morning and from whom you could get all the local gossip.Lived in Rock Avenue which had just been built and my dog chased Genge down the road on his bike.Walt ...see more
Did you go to Backwell C of E school and live in the area in the 50-60? Please if you did I would love to hear from you and your memories. My name was Jackie Dunn.
Hi Keith I am Barry Smith's brother, Martin. Barry often used to talk about the good times you had and the holiday to Newquay, I would love to hear from you. Very best wishes Martin S Smith
My father worked for Bristol Water Works and we lived at Pitt Cottage from 1948 until 1956 when it was demolished. We then moved to Doversdown, Whitesfield Road and I worked for Horlicks Dairies in Silver Street until I moved to Hereford in 1970. I have fond memories of copper Genge and I think I know Martin or your brother from holidays we shared. I was known as 'beefy ' Phillips.
My Grandfather was the late Robert (Bob) Dunlop Vance who owned and ran the old Post Office and who built the shops alongside. They previously lived at Westcroft on the other end of Station Road, and later moved to Hillcrest Road.
I was brought up in Nailsea. My parents owned a toy and gift shop on Station Road rented from Bob Vance, later we moved to Noah's Ark Cottage. Built in 1666, it had all the original features intact, the stone walls, roses in the garden cultivated since 1666, and I also remember finding Green Nailsea and Bristol Blue glass when planting conifers. I remember the smell of freshly made buns at ...see more