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..or 1959 to 1964 The other grocers on that parade may have been the DeHond family, I think that they originated in Belgium? A very pleasant, kindly, hardworking family. I used to help out by driving their deliveries ...Read more

A memory of Ickenham in 1959 by Andrew Mc Meekin

Hello Lyndon, I too have many vivid memories of Maindy and the surrounding area. I was born in 62 Canada Rd in 1945 and lived there until 1967...the so-called summer of love! I was sort of brought up by my ...Read more

A memory of Maindy in 1950 by Andy Thompson

I lived at 81 Junction Road from the age of 3 - 11 from 1946 - 1953. The house was one of 4 large detached houses close to the railway which have been demolished, but the row of shops in Carlton Road still exist. I ...Read more

A memory of Romford in 1952 by Mary Hill

Hi everyone. I was born in 56 and lived in Normanton and Altofts until moving to Pontefract when I was 7 or 8. My grandad had a cafe down Castleford Road called Halfords. Funny how this works isn't ...Read more

A memory of Normanton in 1959 by Shawn Halford

I'm writing about my memories of Cronkeyshaw School. It was situated to the north of Rochdale Town Centre in the corner of a large open common grassland area, Cronkeyshaw Common, opposite Falinge Park. After school each day ...Read more

A memory of Rochdale in 1955 by Norman Foulds

Loved the counters in Salts and the fact that I could put things "on account" My mother was born in the jewelers/pawnbrokers shop just a couple of doors away from Salts. A member of the Dinnis family which has only recently given up the unequal fight

A memory of Swadlincote in 1950

I grew up in Tottenham Lane. I remember well the police station, fire station and public library with Scara's fish shop opposite. (Cod and chips for 11d) I went to North Harringay Infants and Junior Schools .... walking .... and ...Read more

A memory of Hornsey in 1958 by Andrew Bicknell

My auntie Pat and Uncle Les Lakin lived along here we as kids were always up here visiting them for tea and cakes it was posh up here we lived in Walkwood Road went to Crabbs Cross Primary, Mrs. Bradbury my fav. teacher lived at the end ...Read more

A memory of Redditch in 1956

My Aunt owned a caravan on Danes Nursery site Cliffsend. It was called "Endevour". It was built by may Uncle, then when completed towed to Danes Field. It was sited in the far right hand corner of the field. ...Read more

A memory of Little Cliffsend in 1955 by Jill Ottley

Mr Garlick got me through the 11 plus. Born 1950, moved to Barker Road, Bredbury in 1954. Apparently we were one of the first families to inhabit the estate. Attended Barrack Hill. I remember Browns, the two old ladies in the ...Read more

A memory of Woodley in 1955 by Peter Francis