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My parents were from Shoreditch and Clapton and moved to Leyton. Because of the war my mother was sent to Willersley Castle in Derbyshire to give birth to me. We were living in King Edward Rd when we were bombed out and spent the ...Read more

A memory of Thurnscoe by Bob Blazey

At the ripe old age of 89 years I well remember my years at what I have always regarded as "Home.". In 1931 I first entered the world, living in Wembley, but in 1935 I recall my father meeting ...Read more

A memory of Northwood Hills by Malcolm King

I lived on Chesham Lane next to the old farm community called the oh that name is way back in my mind The place was next door to our house tennis courts on grass!!! A friend guy lived across from us. Best ...Read more

A memory of Chalfont Common by Chris Littler

I was born in Farnborough Hospital during February of 1940. My home for the next 7 years was at 9 Kennelworth Road, and then we moved to 263 Crescent Drive, where I spent the next thirteen years. My ...Read more

A memory of Petts Wood by Greg Barrett

I grew up in Hoxton in the 40/50’s. I went to Whitmore School in Gopsall Street, leaving in 1953. I remember busy Hoxton market with all the stalls and shops, funny how some remain more in your memory, the pie and mash shop, ...Read more

A memory of Hoxton by Maureen Halliday

I have many memories of Monks Eleigh. Although only 4 years of age, the sights I saw during the Battle of Britain in and around Monks Eleigh are vivid. Mother and I moved there in 1940, following Father who was with a ...Read more

A memory of Monks Eleigh in 1940 by Keith Banks

I don't have a memory as such. My grandfather was deputy head gardener at Moreton Paddox until he retired in the late 1950s. He lived in North Lodge at Moreton Morell. I believe the Paddox were owned then by a ...Read more

A memory of Moreton Paddox in 1900 by Robert Smith

I was recently given a copy of your delightful book - 'Around Bristol'. I was born just outside Bristol - my parents and brothers survived being bombed in their house in Clifton (I have some ...Read more

A memory of Clifton by Peter Duval

There is a public house on the front right of this photo. If you look closely, you will see it is named "The Rose" and the initials GWJ are above the door. My great-grandfather, George William Jones, owned this pub at the time ...Read more

A memory of Great Yarmouth in 1890 by Doreen Vreeland

We moved from Aston, (Lichfield Road) to Tile cross, in 1948. Talk about a breath of fresh air?? We soon discovered Chelmsley woods, it was a grand trek, down Bell lane, past the smithy on the right and down to "Ye Olde Bell" . ...Read more

A memory of Chelmsley Wood in 1948 by Norm Bourne