Search Results

Auntie June, my dad's sister, turned 90 July 2, 2010. We had a wonderful party for her, at the Red Cross hall. The food was prepared by a group of ladies who certainly know how to put on a great spread. Auntie enjoyed her day. ...Read more

A memory of Wincanton in 2010 by Bonny Cother

Here I am again, 11 years later only this time with my wife, to show her where I came from. The lady that now owns the bungalow where I was born very kindly let us have a look inside the house, which has changed so much since the ...Read more

A memory of Weybread in 2010 by David Keeble

Although this view of Manorbier Castle dates from 1890 it is the only photo in the Francis Frith collection which shows the nearby beach. I am happy to record our family's day on the beach here and it is ...Read more

A memory of Manorbier in 2011 by John Howard Norfolk

Hello, I work in the gardens of what was once Copthorne House and was wondering if there is anyone who might have photographs or know of anyone who has photos of what the garden used to look like in its heyday. There are still ...Read more

A memory of Fawley in 2012 by Mandy Leigh

My mum was born in Brandon in 1910, one of 14 children. She sailed to Australia on the Vedic in 1926 and sadly never returned to Brandon. My son and I visited Brandon in 2010 and were disappointed to find that the street ...Read more

A memory of Durham in 2010 by Helen Fry

Just a five minute drive along Mt Ridley Road to the east of Kingswear will lead you to a glorious National Trust house and garden called Coleton Fishacre. I have two memories of my visit - the wonderful ...Read more

A memory of Kingswear in 2012 by John Howard Norfolk

Was a big city and full of traffic. A bit dirty I am afraid. The outskirts of the city where much nicer.

A memory of Worcester in 2010

I live in the Brad, and I was born there. If you live in the Brad you should know my father or mother, Ivor Jones or Nicola Jones. My name is Alisha Jones and I have heard loads of stories about the old times in the Brad and now I wish I lived in the older time, because it was more peaceful.

A memory of Llanbradach in 2013

The Speyside Steam Railway is a Heritage Railway which runs from Aviemore to Boat of Garten. I visited in May 2010 with my wife Elizabeth and sister-in-law Margaret on an organised railway touring ...Read more

A memory of Boat of Muiresk in 2010 by John Howard Norfolk

Since moving to North Devon 10 years ago from London, have seen the quay area rebuilt as a flood defence system. The equipment on the quay, with the replacement of the old crane with a new modern crane, ...Read more

A memory of Bideford in 2012 by Norman Hardaker