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My family moved to Fairlight Avenue from Potter's Bar in 1949 when I was four, when my dad got a job as signwriter at Walthamstow Stadium [as the dog track was known then]. I went to King's Road C of E and ...Read more

A memory of North Chingford by Richard Clark

The next best thing to the toy shop was Guyatts Pet shop, almost at the top of Queens Road on the right hand side of the street. On the right hand side of the shop was a pathway that lead to a back yard that ...Read more

A memory of Buckhurst Hill by Peter Avery

I remember Tommie's fish and chip shop on Old Hall Street (they were the best) we used to call in after the pictures and the swimming baths. In the winter the pool was covered and dances every Saturday night is where we did our 'boy ...Read more

A memory of Middleton by Jean Morris

I lived in Upper Bridge Street and remember a few of the shops in town, I think! On the corner of Upper Bridge Street and the Bell Pitch was Franketti's fish shop with an awesome Art Nouveau till and free chips if you took ...Read more

A memory of Pontypool in 1960 by Sandra Rudd

I was born in a small maisonette off Alandale Drive and my mum still lived there until she passed away aged 95 in 2014. The border between Hillingdon/Harrow runs across the back garden. I attended Pinner Wood ...Read more

A memory of Northwood Hills in 1960 by John Jossevel

Living in north Watford from 1952 to 78, I have fond memories of factories such as the British Moulded Hose. Not a nylon stockings factory as its title may sound, but an asbestos factory which I remember one day caught ...Read more

A memory of Watford by Jacqueline Hathaway

I worked further down the road in BHS at this time as a Saturday girl. I thought it was great and earned about £1 which bought my dinner and stockings and bus fare and I still had money in my pocket.

A memory of Brixton by Joan Watson

Me and my mum moved to Basildon in 1958 and my mum was highly delighted when she was awarded a council house after our grotty flat in London. I was very happy there when I was young, as there were fields to roam, ponds to ...Read more

A memory of Basildon in 1964 by Sue Dunesby

I remember when I was nursing at Ashford, Hothfield and Willesborough hospitals. We use to have to go to the Warren for some lessons. I can still remember my shock at seeing rows of `Iron Lungs` that were no longer in use. Also seeing ...Read more

A memory of Ashford in 1968

I had forgotten Suiters 'quirky' cash system but I do remember another store called Manettas which was to the right of Uxbridge station. In 1966 it caused an uproar in town as it displayed a topless dress, which was the ...Read more

A memory of Uxbridge by Kathy Mc Nally