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The 1841 Census says that my 3rd great grandfather, William Little, with wife Ann and family, lived at this Windmill. His occupation is stated as 'Miller' so I guess he worked on the premises. One of his sons, ...Read more

A memory of Stansted Mountfitchet by Lynne Mc Carrick

This is closer to Salt Hill than Cippenham.  The road on the left is Twinches Lane, the factory on the right is probably Crane Packing, and the view looks west!

A memory of Cippenham in 1959 by Patrick Butterly

I was born at the top of Gravel Hill, which was knocked down a long time ago, does anyone have photos of the top of Gravel Hill please?? I joined the army in 1960 and moved to Dover. My mum lived in Ludlow until a ...Read more

A memory of Ludlow in 1960 by Derek Jacks

I was born in Worcester and brought up in G Witley until I left in 1976.  I remember the days at the school, cricket and football; the Easter Monday Red Marley Hill climb; walks in the hills and visits to the court; days in the sun; ...Read more

A memory of Great Witley in 1960 by Bill Dallow

For a young bus enthusiast in the 1960s, the bus station on Garth Road was the gateway to Anglesey and many of the country routes behind Bangor. Such exciting places as Gerlan, Bethesda, Tregarth and Rhiwlas could be ...Read more

A memory of Bangor in 1965 by John Owen

I attended Bersham School until 1950 and well remember the daily walk (or run) from 30 Wynnstay Crescent up West Grove to the school. I believe 1947 was the year that the winter flood happened and Gwylim Williams drowned near the ...Read more

A memory of Rhostyllen in 1947 by Leonard Hughes

My mother used to walk us home this way, after I finished school. I got off the bus by the station. I used to go to the Immaculate Heart of Mary School somewhere near Billingshurst. I remember walking past the graveyard, and ...Read more

A memory of Billingshurst in 1955 by Susan Francis

The original Chase Side Secondary School shared premises with the Chase Side Primary, although we had separate play grounds. Next to the school was the Birkbeck Hygenic Laundry with a huge chimney and a steam siren that sounded ...Read more

A memory of Enfield in 1954 by Roger Davis

My family moved to Helions Bumpstead in around 1964. My parents renovated an old farmhouse which they named "Roslyns" because my Mum went to the Chelmsford Records Office and discovered that the place had ...Read more

A memory of Helions Bumpstead in 1964 by Penelope Davies Brown

When I was a child, my grandparents had a static caravan on the 'Zealand' caravan park in Saundersfoot (now part of Scar Farm). We stayed there every school holiday and I have many lovely memories; many include a bag ...Read more

A memory of Saundersfoot in 1970 by Michelle Howells