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Have just read about the gentleman who worked for Ledgers. I lived in Exeter Rd, and used to play with Joanne Ledger. I also remember going in the van with bench seats. I vaguely remember it being something to do with the ...Read more

A memory of Dagenham in 1960 by Janice Wilson

I worked at St Albans, first in 1968 with Mr and Mrs Barnes, and then with Mr and Mrs Appleby to 1971. I spent a lot of time in that pool and had no idea it was that old. St Albans was a great place to work and, to that day I'm still ...Read more

A memory of Lyme Regis in 1968 by Raymond Pregeant

I never swam here but I remember going there with my family and walking around the Abbey Fields and coming across the Swimming Pool. It was a hot summers day and we spent the afternoon sunbathing and me well...sunbathing and gazing of which I loved to do.

A memory of Kenilworth in 1965 by Fiona Lewin

Tottenham. I was born in Tottenham 1948. I remember the White Hart Inn, Devonshire Hill Lane, and the dance hall at the back. Also the park round the back of the White Hart, where I spent so much time with all the kids from ...Read more

A memory of Tottenham in 1960

On holiday at the bathing pool holiday camp I met my husband to be, still together after 50 years - nothing left of pool only memories...

A memory of St Leonards in 1960 by Joan Shoemith

Although I have put 1961 for this shared memory, any year between 1959 and 1966 would fit the bill, because I used to be there most days from early morning till late, from early May till early September when the pool shut. I went ...Read more

A memory of Chingford in 1961 by Sheila Lewis(Nee Wright)

I remember using the Larkswood swimming pool in all weathers, even having to break the ice. I also remember the horrible changing rooms and sitting for hours on the hills - sometimes never bothering to swim. You ...Read more

A memory of South Harefield in 1960 by Branch Christine

I was in the top year at Waltham Holy Cross County Primary in 1966. We took the 9th centenary of 1066 very seriously, given King Harold's connection with the Abbey. I wrote and directed a film for the school ...Read more

A memory of Waltham Abbey in 1966 by Aileen Simkins

My parents George and Phyllis Stroud ran the Hotham Club in Waterloo Square - now the HQ of the RAFA Bognor branch. After National Service I worked first for Lec Refrigeration as a welder and then as a porter at the War Memorial ...Read more

A memory of Bognor Regis in 1960 by John Stroud

I remember visiting this open air pool many times, I also remember how cold it was. Flats now stand where the pool was.

A memory of Ashford in 1962 by Ray Bentley