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I am 74 and was born at 4 Northfields gardens on may 11 1947. And remember when my nan lived at 14 Sterry road just off the Heathway She had a Dalmatian called chukie I used to go to Marino’s for sweets and mum and dad took my ...Read more

A memory of Dagenham by Barbara Findlow

The 1955 photos reflect a time well remembered by myself and many of the following will be recalled by old 'locals'. N90085. Home to Arthur Schlater and Norwegian wife. Not widely known ...Read more

A memory of Newick

I was a 9 year old boarder at the Meath School for a year in 1981/1982. In those days the school was a state specialist convalescence school for respiratory diseases. I remember my time in Ottershaw fondly. Each week we'd ...Read more

A memory of Ottershaw by anthony_fairhurs

I lived in Kempsey from1949-1953, at Bank House, otherwise known as The Kempsey Cafe and Filling Station. I went to the council school and attended St Mary's Church along with my sister Marian. I remember vividly the floods from ...Read more

A memory of Kempsey by Sylvia Anderson

Of course this is St.Luke's parish church in Cannock which stands on ground which has connections with worship going back for many centuries. There is a battered and worn ancient preaching cross in front of the building which has ...Read more

A memory of Cannock by brucehaycock

I grew up in Romford and went to Mawney road junior school, then later Pettits Lane Secondary school for girls. I still consider Romford my hometown even though we have moved around quite a bit since my marriage in 1966. I ...Read more

A memory of Romford by mabscay

Does anyone else remember St Lawrence School in the 1950s? I attended from 1949 till 1955, Mr Watkins was headmaster. An elderly man who used to hang round the school children after school and give them half an apple each ...Read more

A memory of Effingham by marylucas200

My mum owned Fords Fruit and Greengrocers in Nolton Street and my dad owned Bridgend Driving School. I’d love to hear from anyone who knew my parents.

A memory of Bridgend by Catherine Neil

My Name was Diana Pearce and my sister was Carole Pearce. My parents moved to South Ockendon just before I was born in 1948. I was born in a prefab on Foxglove crescent, whilst Belhus estate was being built. We ...Read more

A memory of South Ockendon by dianakelsall

School 80 kids age 4 to 11 but you knew everyone. Boxing Day - Tug of War, men against women with one or two men dressed as women. Riding bikes through the Ford. Also the other Ford that was unsuitable for motors. The post ...Read more

A memory of Llancarfan by lesleypuncher