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I was a boarder at Stubbington House School from 1954 to 1956. My father was a Naval officer, as were so many other fathers. I believe the school was sponsored by the Royal Navy, and I recall that a ...Read more

A memory of Stubbington in 1954 by Peter Madden

Does anyone remember the old camp site run by Mr and Mrs Dymond? It was roughly where Woolacombe Sands is now, near the riding stables. I can recall it was a steep field (no terracing then!) and we used to walk down to the old ...Read more

A memory of Woolacombe in 1956 by Anne Bohin

I've visited the old place several times and where I was born and lived has gone! I was born at no.1 West Terrace in 1950, then moved across the road to Gladstone house on Station Road. My dad, Reg Wright, had a ...Read more

A memory of Hesleden in 1950 by Wendy Wilson

Life for a child in the village of Worle in the 1950s was exciting, parochial and safe. Our parents did not lose sleep over thoughts of us being molested. Children were more likely to be in danger from their own recklessness ...Read more

A memory of Worle in 1956 by Raye Green

I was born in March 1947. I believe it was snowing heavily! My mother and father ran their butchers business in the village and my Uncle Don had a commercial painting and decorating business. My Aunty ...Read more

A memory of North Somercotes in 1955 by Cheryl Clarkson

My family moved Nant in 1948. I was only about a year old then, so I don't really remember much of those early years. I do however recall spending many days playing on the beach with my older brothers and sisters. I also remember ...Read more

A memory of Llithfaen in 1952 by Alan Piper

I was at St. Marys convalescent home in 1956 when I was 9 years old and I would like to speak to any other people who stayed there to share our memories. Some of my memories are vivid others quite hazy. ...Read more

A memory of Broadstairs in 1956 by William Hall

I was born in Horden in 1946 (Elizabeth Lumley) and my father (George Lumley) (and his father before him) ran Lumley's grocery store which was on the bank top (21 Beech Terrace - now a house but the United bus stop is still callled ...Read more

A memory of Horden in 1950

My lovely memories are of going to South Shields from London to stay with my mum's brother, we stayed in Marsden Street and my cousins lived round the corner. We would leave London about 5 ...Read more

A memory of South Shields in 1950 by Margaret Foyle

When living in Reading, my family spent most of our holidays in Swanage. At the time we had little money and had to put up with chalets in residents' gardens. I'm sure, some were converted garages! We ...Read more

A memory of Westbourne in 1952 by Clement Dennis