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I was born in a naval nursing home called "Canada House" on the 18th November 1954. I was the first child and boy - I was spoilt. I went to school at Byron Road Infants school until I was 6 then we moved to ...Read more

A memory of Gillingham in 1960 by Frances Fagg

I always remember playing in and around the frame holding the cigarette dispenser whilst my mum was in one of the shops opposite. I used to do this everytime until I outgrew it and nearly got stuck!

A memory of Byfleet in 1969 by Nicola Hodge

GREW UP IN CHIDD IN THE 50-60'S. HAPPY MEMORIES OF CHILDHOOD DAYS' STILL "HOME" TO ME.. THOUGH NO LONGER LIVING THERE

A memory of Chiddingfold in 1968 by Madeline Swinburn

This view of Goerge Street was taken before the "bottleneck" was re-developed. The store in the right in the foreground was demolished and a new Tesco was built there in the early 1960s. The "bottleneck" was not wide enough for 2 ...Read more

A memory of Pontypool in 1960 by Robin Morgan

I lived in the cottage next to the Chapel, and played with Wendy, we used to cycle to Upware and Wicken fen. At one point we would sit on the haystacks after the farmers had finished them. I would go horse riding in ...Read more

A memory of Swaffham Prior in 1966 by Mary Whiting

IWAS FIVE IN 1964 AND IN THE HIGH STREET WAS A LARGE SHOP CALLED CHATTIN AND HORTON.   IT WAS A WONDERFUL SHOP ESPECIALLY AT CHRISTMAS TIME WHEN FATHER CHRISTMAS USED TO BE THERE WITH HIS SACK OF TOYS.   YOU ...Read more

A memory of Brierley Hill in 1964 by Jackie Thompson

At the top of the town towards the flats is St Mary's church.  I used to attend St Mary's school which was situated behind the church.  One day when everyone turned up for school it had been burned to the ground, I think I was ...Read more

A memory of Brierley Hill in 1965 by Jackie Thompson

We lived in an upstairs flat in South Ealing. The tube railway line ran behind our flat, and beyond that, allotments. We also had a good view of St. Mary's church. It was wonderful to hear the bells ring on Sunday mornings. I ...Read more

A memory of South Acton in 1960 by Averil Branson

I remember the day we moved into this little village. It was freezing cold, must have been February, mum had put a heater on in the lounge & I was riding round it on my little tricycle, but I was only 18 months ...Read more

A memory of Fernhill Heath in 1969 by Claire Bowler

It’s lovely to read all your memories especially yours Deb, my best friend! I was at Berwick Road Primary school from 1960-1965, I remember the aptly named Mrs Pie the dinner lady, also Mr Jones the new assistant head who had radical ...Read more

A memory of Little Sutton in 1960 by Janet Taylor