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My mum Barbara Wiltshire [nee Pritchard] was brouhgt up here with her 11 brothers and sisters. She is always reminding us that she had to walk 3 miles to school and one of her brothers used to bunk off and hide in the woods ...Read more

A memory of Burley in 1920 by Lyn Cook

I have a similar photo to this one ref 32487 in an old photo album of my great grandfather's. His maternal grand-parents were the Warder of Chepstow Castle ( George Morrey) This album is now being returned to Wales and will be given ...Read more

A memory of River Wye by Joyce Dunn

It is as if my grandmother Gwendoline Edith Hunt, nee Hodges, has ceased to exist. For years and through various forums I have searched for information about her and her family (Wooton locals....Horace and Ethel Hodges who lived ...Read more

A memory of Northampton in 1930 by Sheridan Davies

I attended the primary school, just down the Maldon Road from the garage in the photo, which was run by Mr Holmes.  The sweet-shop behind the pumps was popular with us kids!  Headmaster of the primary school was Mr Herbert ...Read more

A memory of Great Totham in 1960 by Peter Saunders

Hi everyone, my name is Susan Richards. I used to live in Graig Park Road. I was wondering can anyone remember or have any photos of the old school, I woud love to get a copy of it, or can anyone remember me, I would love them to get in touch. Many thanks. Susan.

A memory of Malpas in 1965 by Susan Chivers

In 1960 my home was just out of shot: next door to the house that is partly visible on the far right of the picture. I lived at number 18 Church Street, Church Street being the road that is accessed by turning right in the middle ...Read more

A memory of Minehead in 1960 by Pam Gotham

We moved to Oaktrow in January 1957 and until the house was habitable, we stayed at The Lion (prominently displayed in one of the photos). The village then had four shops, these being the Post Office towards ...Read more

A memory of Timberscombe in 1957 by John Nurcombe

My family were Skinners of Deal.  My mum Sheila used to work at the Regent cinema on the sea-front.  I used to love being able to go & see films over & over when she as working there, (I remember seeing "The Music Man" 7 times!). ...Read more

A memory of Deal by Margaret Geoge

This photo shows the James Walker jeweller's shop in the foreground on the right, where I bought my wife's engagement and wedding rings! Ken Cook

A memory of Peckham in 1962 by Ken Cook

Grantchester School 1953-1955: Mrs Alice Freeman was the Headmistress, in charge of the Juniors, whilst Miss Chatterton took the Infants class. We had regular visits from a lady from the British Red Cross who taught ...Read more

A memory of Grantchester by Brian Goodliffe