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I remember going to visit a Mrs Kelly with my granny and they used to sit and tell ghost stories. When we walked home we had to walk over Turners Bridge which was only dimly lit and I was told to watch out for 'Cut Throat Dan. I ...Read more

A memory of Ayr in 1947 by Andrew Plain

I was an R.A.F. Police cpl. from 1948 - 1950. Met many good friends, also my wife who was in the W.R.A.F. signals. Would be very interested to hear from anyone who remembers Bill (Don) or Toni. We would like to hear from George (Bob ...Read more

A memory of Henlow in 1948 by William Baker

I was sent here some time around 1944/45?, I lived in a farmhouse to the left of this picture, just after the turning left, in fact the entrance was just on the right as one turned left. The family I think were called "Choules", or Choles", ...Read more

A memory of Goring in 1944 by Don Lucas

1935: went to Crowland Rd. School till 1939 - lived in Gladesmore Rd. Moved to Pelham Road 1939 with brother Derek and sister Connie. Started at Seven Sisters school. Evacuated to Baldock, I contracted diphtheria, thankfully survived, ...Read more

A memory of Tottenham in 1940 by John Harvey

I lived in longfield hill from the age of 5- (maybe a little younger, cant really remember) My uncle owned the local farm called Manor Farm his name was Don Woodward he lived with my aunt Ivy. MY best memories were during the ...Read more

A memory of Longfield Hill in 1943 by Judith Gilbert

Mt Dad worked in the Thornaby railyard for British railways. Whenever my Mam took us into Stockton on the bus for market day, I would always check with her to see if I could see Dad working and maybe wave to him. I am ...Read more

A memory of Thornaby-on-Tees in 1945 by Muriel Redd

I was born at Coullie Udny on 8th September 1941 in my grandparent's house, their name was Burnett and he was a grieve at Coullie. The Cottar House they stayed in is now called Burnett Cottage. I lived there for 17 years and attended ...Read more

A memory of Udny Green in 1941

Hi, I am looking for a Mrs H. Higbee ( Claire) who was friends with my grandfather during the Second World War. Based on the info I have, she must have working in one of the USO clubs. Her address was 2 Aden Grove, Green ...Read more

A memory of Hackney in 1944 by Don Morrison

Don`t have any memories of the Hall but am searching for anyone who lived there when it was a Childrens Nursery which was run by London County Council. Have had some info on the place & know a Miss Yorath was Matron during my stay there. Is there anyone out there who can help my research?

A memory of Stowlangtoft in 1949 by Audrey Pamplin

I spent approximately 2 years as a messenger boy with the then GPO, based in two gracious old homes along Wimbledon Parkside. Their names were Gayton, and Martholme. I seem to remember the address ...Read more

A memory of Wimbledon in 1943 by Charles (Chas) Joyce