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I was born in 1952. I did not at that time live in Bramley but my great nan did. She lived at the Tollgate in Birtley Road. Opposite was Luxford's Garage and next door to Nan's was a lovely old transport cafe. It ...Read more

A memory of Bramley in 1957 by Ann Hall

Attended Carronbridge Primary about 1950 ish. I lived at the time at Braehead near Enterkinfoot, and went there until I left for Morton Academy where I finished my schooldays. I remember the 'Ireland' family well in particular ...Read more

A memory of Carronbridge in 1950 by Jack Mc Genily

My grandmother was born in Moorsholm but moved to Lingdale when she got married. I remember visiting her all through my childhood and had many fond memories of both villages. At Easter time all the children of the ...Read more

A memory of Moorsholm in 1951 by Judith Green

I lived in Studley Grange Road, and at the bottom was the Union Canal. This was a sort of green lung. You could go to Southall or Brentford by bike without touching a road, very pleasant. I went to St Marks ...Read more

A memory of Hanwell in 1955 by Nick Beard

Those names bring back memories of Hollinwood, Sec Mod Ann Tovey was in my year, I was at Hollinwood from 58 to 62, maiden name Wood, my brother and sister Sheila and Mike went there, does anyone remember me x

A memory of Oldham in 1958 by Lynda Richards

I remember moving away from the slum clearance areas of Miles Platting and moving into our brand new semi detatched house off Lord Lane. The fields and woods offered an adventure playground better that any I had known; so ...Read more

A memory of Failsworth in 1959 by Peter Mc Gowan

In the early spring, arriving early for school at Sherrards Wood, I took a look at the most incredible sight you could imagine, Cherry Blossoms filled my sight all along Pentley Park. It made my heart jump with joy to see the richness and beauty.

A memory of Welwyn Garden City in 1955 by Nigel Seccombe

I have read with interest the memories of Gwynfor and Colin. I moved to the village in the early 1950s and resided with my parents, brother and sister in Heulfryn (The Camp), this small estate if I'm not mistaken was ...Read more

A memory of Esgairgeiliog in 1950 by Noel Williams

Hi, my name is Kevin Watts, we lived in the flats next to the bus garage in Purdon House from 1953 to 1964. I went to John Donne School in Woods Road. Just on the left of the photo is the police station, one of the girls in my class, her ...Read more

A memory of Peckham in 1958 by Kevin Watts

My wife and I had a new house built in Ferndale just off the Hulbert Road in 1959. Detached semi bungalow with three bedrooms and a garden backing on to Inhurst Woods and all for £3500. My goodness, how different for the ...Read more

A memory of Waterlooville in 1959 by David Britton