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I grew up in a northern city never realising that my grandmother was born in Ilfracombe in 1905. I knew she spoke differently but was only when I was 10 did I start to truly listen to the beautiful accent ...Read more

A memory of Ilfracombe in 2009

After a series of amazing coincidences, I was to trace my step brother Roy Dixon, and arranged to meet him while I stayed at the Garforth Holiday Inn hotel for four days in February 2008. We were the sons of our late father ...Read more

A memory of Kippax in 2008 by Geoffrey Dixon Hamilton

I grew up with the story of my great-grandfather Thomas Handley coming back from India and living at Kenmuir Castle with his wife Agnes Gordon Handley (nee Bain). In 2005 my sister and I came to Scotland with ...Read more

A memory of New Galloway in 2005 by Pamela Pilgrim

I remember Smithybridge with great liking and fondness. I was fortunate to have my sister and her husband living there, Ken Davis being an ex police officer who decided to retire there. My visits to them from Tasmania were ...Read more

A memory of Smithy Bridge in 2002 by Walter Butler

I was the last Postmaster to run Hambledon PO. I am very sorry to say that apart from a few very kind people in the village, no one offered any help or support when I needed it. All I mostly received was criticism from the ...Read more

A memory of Hambledon in 2000

We used to live here between 2007-2009. It may have been a nice pub a long time ago and it still looked ok when this photo was taken which was the year I was born, but from the time we moved in from the time we moved out we shared ...Read more

A memory of Althorne in 2007

We have run Bank Villa as a comfortable and relaxing B&B since 2002. Dr Dodd's son has stayed with us and shared his memories. The property is listed so looks very much the same today. Guests love exploring the nooks and ...Read more

A memory of Masham in 2002 by Liz Howard Barker

I had my wedding reception here in 2004, after marrying at Quakers Friars, we were lucky enough to be some of the last couples to marry there. I am Bristol born and both my husband and I love history, so it seemed appropriate. ...Read more

A memory of Bristol in 2004 by Julie Mainstone Smith

We used to own the Katherine holiday flats on the front at Fleetwood. We had a lovely time living there and we still go back to visit. Unfortunately the Pier was burnt to the ground in 2008 and there is now ...Read more

A memory of Fleetwood in 2000 by Hannah Avery

My father was raised in Bowness on Solway. His father lived in the cottage in the street. My grandfather, Mr John Stafford, was one of the men who used to go 'Haafnet fishing' so it was good to visit and stroll down the same roads my ancestors trod.

A memory of Bowness-on-Solway in 2002 by Sandy Stafford