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Approx 1970 this shop used to sell the most beautiful ice cream with a big scoop of clotted cream on top. This was a lovely treat after a busy day sat on the lock gates crabbing !!

A memory of Porlock Weir in 1970 by Kath Edwards

I remember moving to Perham Crescent when I was about four or five, with my parents Betty and John Mcrae. I lived at number 29 Perham Crescent. It became a family crescent eventually: Ken and Enid Beard lived at ...Read more

A memory of Ludgershall in 1970 by Mary Farr

Hi, I have been looking for a site like this so I could look back at Pinehurst. I was the longest serving boy at the home - went in at 8 and came out at 16. 1979 was when I started a good life there. I have so many great ...Read more

A memory of Pinehurst in 1979 by Bruce Ingles

Back then I was Shannon Dutton and I grew up running and playing around the old castle and the Kildalton Hotel. The years I lived there are the best still in my life. I to this day still call Islay home ...Read more

A memory of Kildalton Ho in 1975 by Shannon White

I was born and brought up in Thingwall Drive, right on the boundary of Irby and opposite the entrance to the golf course. I went to Irby CP School, Coombe Road, and then onto Calday Grange Grammar School. My Granny lived just ...Read more

A memory of Irby in 1976 by Richard George

I have very happy memories growing up in Battersea. My very special memories are of me and my friends Jackie Heath and Geoffrey Marshall going to Battersea Park and going into what was called the Jungle back then. We ...Read more

A memory of Battersea in 1973 by April Gagg

Hi,I was at faf greatworth in 1971/2 , being the only raf police officer active, except sgt woods, ( tea ,coffie treasurer ) . The singlys accomadation was unheard of any where, pikey cpl cook, ...Read more

A memory of Sulgrave in 1971 by Phillip Geraghty

my grandad was the head gardener, dick jenner. i have great memories of going into the caves and staying with my grandparents in their little house in the castle ground. my nan, eileen veness (jenner then) is still well and living in ...Read more

A memory of Reigate in 1975 by Bridget Maynard

We were married here in June 1972 and 40 years on we are still married. Good days of the Voelas Arms and not so good days. I lived and worked here as a young girl with happy memories and one day I will return. I often think of ...Read more

A memory of Pentrefoelas in 1972

I really can call Mablethorpe my second home. I have lovely memories of the place - I learnt to walk there - I am 46 years old now. My mum and dad took us every year. When my children came along I took them there ...Read more

A memory of Trusthorpe in 1975 by Anita Lyon