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8 Southall Street /16 Tan-y-Bryn. We, the Brynna Boys, used to run to school, Mr & Mrs Davies Head Master and thei two daughters, strict and friendly, firm and kind. I can only describe those happy days, Coronation ...Read more

A memory of Brynna in 1953 by Gary Edwards

I was born Judith Payne in 1946 and lived in a two bed terraced house with outside toilet and no hot water or bathroom, on Victoria Road. Gorton, Manchester. This ran off Hyde Road next to the junction with Cross Street, later ...Read more

A memory of Gorton in 1950 by Judith Davies

I was born in Okenshaw in 1952, I lived in Single Row with my mam, dad and brother Peter, my name was Gail Glendinning. I went to the local school, the teacher was called Miss Grey, the head master was a Mr Chicken. I ...Read more

A memory of Oakenshaw in 1952 by Gail Kirsop

I was 28 years old at the time of this photograph, living at Roseworth, with wife, Doris,and daughter, Judith, aged two. Married at St Peter's Church in 1947, with Rev'd J McGill officiating, a 'wartime' wedding ...Read more

A memory of Stockton-on-Tees in 1955 by Ronald Haslock

Hi, My grandad was in Brentwood from 1951-1953 and I was wondering if anyone knew him? His name is Peter Summers he was on The Lorrals 3&4 so if you were on that ward between those years can you please comment your name and I'll see if he knows you :)

A memory of Brentwood in 1951 by Katie Garner

Martins Gate, a quaint cottage on the old Colchester road, is where my mum was born. There was no water, electricity, no inside toilet. I spent many happy hours there with my grandparents, playing in the fields at the back of the house. I was ...Read more

A memory of St Osyth in 1957 by Suzette Mizen

I was married in St. Peter's Parish Church, Swinton on September 7th, 1957 - one of the happiest days of my life.  It was a lovely sunny day and my best friend May Timperley was my bridesmaid.  My husband and I had a honeymoon in St. ...Read more

A memory of Swinton in 1957 by Sheila Collins

I often think about my school friends at Conicavel and wonder where they all are today. I dream all the time of how I wish we could have kept in touch and maybe at some point have had a reunion. I, along with my Brother Billy ...Read more

A memory of Conicavel in 1953 by Maureen Feaks

I was at this school in '56, I can remember it well. The first day I cried my eyes out and I can remember Mrs Whittam looking after me, it did get better but took a long time. Then from there I went to St Peters, then ...Read more

A memory of Raunds in 1956 by Marc Bandy

My very first job was in Chiswick. Although I lived in Brentford, when I left school I went to work in the grounds of St Mary's and St Josephs Convent in Burlington Lane, opposite the Cherry Blossom factory..this was in 1955 and I ...Read more

A memory of Chiswick in 1955 by Alfred Winkworth