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I was born in NW London. My first visit to Woburn Sands was about 1950 when my Uncle Ted and Aunt Ada moved here. They lived at the 'Dene' Aspley Hill. Aunt Ada did the housework for Mrs Russell the owner of the 'Dene' and my uncle ...Read more

A memory of Woburn Sands in 1950 by Roy Batham

This was the entrance to Parkstone Girls' Grammar school where I went from 1956, with Miss Allen as headmistress, until we moved to the present site in Sopers Lane in, I think, 1960 or 61, when these buildings were ...Read more

A memory of Poole in 1956 by Marion Brown

MY grandad and grandma used to run The George. They were Reg and Edith Astley. I was brought up there with my mum and dad, Pat and Sheila. Mum was a barmaid there with my Aunty Eunice. If any one remembers them , or has any ...Read more

A memory of Bromsgrove in 1950 by Gordon Astley

Running down from Barton Common is a small river called Becton Bunny. This occupied the local gang of unsupervised children caled the Secret Army for many summer days, building substantial dams, which ...Read more

A memory of New Milton in 1952 by Roger Williams

During the early Second World War years there was considerable construction along the Barton beach and the cliff top to hinder any possible designs of the dastardly twins on our rural paradise. These constructions used to be a major ...Read more

A memory of New Milton in 1951 by Roger Williams

By Michael Savage A reunion of the Horncastle Homes children and the staff was held at the Town Hall (Drill Hall) July 20 1989. Almost 400 people attended the event. “The atmosphere was ...Read more

A memory of Horncastle in 1958

My grandparents used to live here in the early 50's, the story goes that my mother was lodging next door and that is how they met. My grandparents are the Preece family, my mother was Dulcie Sherwood and she was staying at Mrs Monkton. Love to know more!

A memory of Parkstone in 1955 by Sally Preece