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My friend Sue and I worked as waitresses at the Runnacleve during July and August of that hot summer whilst on holiday from catering college. Not that we saw much of the sun! We served breakfast, lunch and dinner with short breaks ...Read more

A memory of Ilfracombe in 1976 by Andrea Ward

The first time i read anyone's memoir of their days at Mobberley Boys,they claimed them as fond almost happy days! I panicked for a minute thinking there were two schools of the same name! Of course,for me there ...Read more

A memory of Mobberley in 1976 by Neil Fox

My parents bought the shop in 1976. I have very fond memories of living in the village throughout the 70's and 80's. Unfortunately the rise of the supermarkets forced it's closure in the 1980's so we converted the shop into the cottage that is there today, I did live in it for a short while.

A memory of Cholderton in 1976 by Nigel Turner

In 1976 I worked for the Francis Frith Collection in Baker Street, and then in Charles Street, Berkley Square. In 1977 it was purchased by my then boss, and now friend, Mr. John Buck. We continued to work together from his home in ...Read more

A memory of Lelant in 1977 by Chas Curnow

My grandfather lived in the tied cottage on the Plas farm in Lower Machen. His name was Albert Thomas, known as Bert. I have many fond memories of him and his cottage and playing around the farmyard and watching him complete ...Read more

A memory of Lower Machen in 1977 by Louise James (Nee Willetts)

Right on the end of this barn, hidden from view was a small irregular building with it's own door. It had been a small butchers shop some time before my Mum and Dad bought it as a hairdressing salon for my mum ...Read more

A memory of Bolton-by-Bowland in 1977 by Gail Armstrong

I lived in Cargo Fleet as a young child, having moved from Australia. My grandmother was born in Cargo Fleet, and she ended up returning with my grandfather, where they purchased a shop on the corner of Bristol Street. We lived up ...Read more

A memory of Cargo Fleet in 1977 by Andrew Catton

I lived in Talbot Road back then with my foster sisters and our wonderful Foster Mum Mrs. Jones. I can remember attending Orchard Road Junior School durring the Queens Silver Jubilee and getting a coin with the ...Read more

A memory of Dibden Purlieu in 1977 by Andrew Price

Takes you back doesn't it! Just for a minute, forget everything stressful and read this............ Close your eyes and go back in time... Before the Internet... Before semi-automatics, joyriders and crack.... ...Read more

A memory of Blackhall Rocks in 1977 by Stephen Rafferty

My stay in this ward is full of happy memories. I remember Wally the porter pushing my trolley through the basement, I can remember seeing lots of what I presume were water pipes to get to the x ray department, with today's health ...Read more

A memory of Heswall in 1977 by Karen Lloyd