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This where I lived wih my parent's Anita and Les Franklin. We lived in, what was Dawes the breakdown people's shop, where the shop used to be (i think). That was my parent's bed-room, as far as I can remember.

A memory of Swanley in 1953 by Margaret Korzanowski

1974-1975 I was a French assistant at Westlands School, Plainmoor in Torquay. I would often rent a cottage located in Woodleigh Road in Gara Bridge. This cottage belonged then to Mrs Wadstein who had a charming son named ...Read more

A memory of Woodleigh in 1975 by Patrick Bouthinon

Was 7, lived at 'Ocean View' opposite Ostend Road, the sea never reached our house. I remember seeing the total devastation the following day. My adopted mother, Doris Bean, worked at the Stores for Chippy and Bill Murphy, and after ...Read more

A memory of Walcott by Roger Bean

We went to stay at Plas-Y-Nant, Easter, Whit and Summer every year in the 50s. It was simply wonderful. Yes, I remember Auntie Lena and the whole range of little customs and practices we willingly engaged in. Not the least ...Read more

A memory of Betws Garmon in 1955 by Derek West

Does anyone remember the Hounslow Welsh Society which used to meet in a room in the grounds of Hounslow Hospital? My surname was Richards then & my Dad was a producer of the amateur dramatics & we also had a ...Read more

A memory of Hounslow in 1952 by Peggy Roberts

This photo was taken from Western Avenue when it was a through road from Godington Road. Western Avenue was turned into a Cul-de-Sac when National Schools were replaced by new buildings in the 1990s and the road closed to through traffic.

A memory of Ashford in 1981 by Peter Oliver

This is the pathway to the cottage, my grandparents - the Wilsons, and aunt and uncle lived in. It used to be a farmhouse, but was split into two attached dwellings. On the left, there was a snack bar, and I spent many an ...Read more

A memory of Ingoldmells by Sue Kirton

I remember the old buildings that were once part of Wattisham Airfield in Crowcroft Road. This area was occupied by the 4th Strategic Air Depot USAAF during the second world war. In the 60's Mrs Gant was the shopkeeper, and ...Read more

A memory of Nedging in 1962 by Maggie Aggiss

I too, was born in Argent Street, No 85, next door to Potters Shop. Only the alleyway divided our house from them, and two doors away from The Castle. I have fond memories of growing up in the early sixties, and my adventures ...Read more

A memory of Grays in 1958 by Mike Walker

My Family lived here in 1955.- Dad worked in Army Police, Mum was a Housewife. I remember riding on the back of my Mum"s bike - playing near the woods with my sister (prohibited!) - travelling ...Read more

A memory of Didcot