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Holland is a bustling Essex coastal town `resplendent`-a bride in her wedding day gown, tree lined avenues, with neat little plots, well kept gardens and a place for the tots, a school, four churches, library and hall, a ...Read more

A memory of Clacton-On-Sea in 1993 by Allen Warrender

My short video film about Stainburn School in Workington and their application to achieve the 'Investors in People' award. I wonder what the children are doing now? My video can now be seen on my YouTube channel at www.JonDanzig.com at: http://youtu.be/Xoz9mfvcl7g

A memory of Workington in 1993 by Jon Danzig

I am writing this excerpt on behalf of my mother who now lives abroad. 'My name is Elizabeth Ferrier, nee Tyrrell. I was seven years old in 1953. I was sent to Port Regis in late 1953 or early 1954. ...Read more

A memory of Broadstairs in 1953 by Theresa Ferrier

I was born at Trevalyn Manor in August 1953. I have returned to The Golly these last few years for short holidays and still love the place. Does anyone know when the place closed as a maternity hospital? A lot of people will remember my ...Read more

A memory of Rossett by William Williams

I HAVE GREAT MEMORIES OF A GREAT SCHOOL WHICH SADLY WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE 1960 S I REMEMBER THE DAY WITH SADNESS; AS I WATCHED WITH MY PARENTS AS IT WAS COMPLETLY DESTROYED. HOWEVER SHORTLY AFTER A NEW ...Read more

A memory of Hengoed in 1950 by Carol Tucker

I AM TRACING RELATIVES ON MY FATHERS SIDE...RELATIVES I NEVER GOT TO KNOW. IN DOING MY RESEARCH, I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT MY FATHERS PARENTS (MY GRANDPARENTS) WERE PUBLICANS OF THE GEORGE AND TAVERN WHICH AT THAT TIME ...Read more

A memory of Soham in 1900 by Edwin Lavender

when a chap broke into Bernie the Butlers house, he stole a bycicle from Bernies and rode a short distance, then dumped the bike, when the Posse was after him. 4x4s were flying around ...Read more

A memory of Abbots Ripton by David Smith

I was Born in 1968, and resided in a small 2 bedroom house in Maes Morfa, Newport Pembs with my elder brother, sister and mother and father. Little did I know how blessed I was. Although life seemed to be quite difficult in ...Read more

A memory of Parrog by Linda

added yesterday my memories of growing up in Ferhurst go back to the 30's & 40's. I was born in one of the small cottages on the edge of the green in 1932 My parents were Victor and Harriet Larbey & I had 2 sisters Pat & ...Read more

A memory of Fernhurst in 1930 by George Larbey

Opposite the post office at the end of the parade of shops was a dry cleaners owned by what I thought was a rather posh lady who would call me Poppet. My mother cleaned house for them and sometimes I would be ...Read more

A memory of West Drayton in 1953 by Barry Hawgood