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I stayed at Netherside Hall in 1952, Mr Anderton was the headmaster. I have some vivid memories of the school and grounds, but I am hopeless with names, only a couple come to mind, John Firth, Ronnie Reeves. I was the only boy I think ...Read more

A memory of Hubberholme in 1952 by Maurice Dunning

I was born in the July of 1952,to my parents Frank and Bette Coxon. We lived above a butchers shop, on the corner of the Wednesfield Road and Heath street - the shop belonged to Mr Sammy Hall. My father worked as a butcher at Downs of ...Read more

A memory of Heath Town in 1952 by Antrhony Coxon

I was stationed here for the year above. Last time I visited was maybe 1972 or so. The headquarters company there had been torn down and nothing left but the foundation. The English folks were VERY gracious to the American ...Read more

A memory of Colliers End in 1954 by Tom O'loughlin

I attended Ardwick secondary modern school for girls, many of my friends lived in Ardwick we would all walk to school together, on the way home hot vimto at the cafe so I got to know the area well. Of course we visited the Apollo cinema ...Read more

A memory of Ardwick in 1955 by Barbara Heaton

I was born in 1947 (a home birth) in Grove End cottage which was, and still is, located pretty much across the London Road and railway line from the Cricketers pub. Although I've never been inside the pub, I have on ...Read more

A memory of Bagshot in 1953 by Liz Schultz (Nee Berry)

My parents wanted me to have a good upbringing and sent me to a private school where unfortunately the owners were tyrants. I was continually playing truant, so they then sent me to Pierrepont School in the ...Read more

A memory of Frensham in 1955 by Ray Darrell

I was a pupil here and Miss Dickie ('The Bird' as we called her) was our headmistress and much respected and revered. I believe she retired a while after. It was an excellent school though we did take it all for granted sometimes. We were ...Read more

A memory of Cheam in 1955 by Joan Arnold

I had a spell of six weeks at St Mary's, my sister came along with me for company. I suffered from chest infections and was sent there hoping the sea air might go me good. I remember going down the stone steps to the beach. Every day we ...Read more

A memory of Broadstairs in 1955 by Jan Arblaster

Jennifer and I started our married life in South Wales in a little village called Caio, at that time all Welsh speaking. You may have gathered from my writings I was recalled back into the army for the campaign that was called The Suez ...Read more

A memory of Caio in 1956 by George Larbey

My dad bought a brand new house on Craigwell Avenue in 1956. Builder was William Old. I was 4. The house was blue and yellow, 4 houses up on the left from Newberries Avenue. The construction went on for at least two years after moving in. ...Read more

A memory of Radlett in 1956 by Robin Thompson