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Aged seven I would join the queue outside the cinema each Saturday morning for the children's matinee accompanied by an older cousin. Once the doors were opened we were ushered in by a man with a voice like a sergeant major,he ...Read more

A memory of Newbiggin in 1951 by Lawrence Michael Whitfield

I Came to Icklingham aged 18 months in 1950 following my mother's death and lived with my grandparents. So many wonderful memories growing up: our pigs, the mill, the river, the heath, the school, Jane Hurrell, Trevor Walker, Maureen. Now aged 65 years and still love the place to bits.

A memory of Icklingham by Chris Marston

Whilst looking through your site I noticed this photograph was dated c1955. My father ,Mother and I moved to LLanyrafon in 1958 ,followed by my Grandparents in 1959. We were part of the first and original LLanyrafon ...Read more

A memory of Cwmbran by rocketiii

I lived in East Harling most of my life, till marrying and moving to Attleborough in 2005. Many a Saturday afternoon watching football or playing football with several of the children. Occasionally watched cricket as well ...Read more

A memory of East Harling in 1960 by John Barnett

I was born at West Middx. Hosp in 1940. Christened at St. Mary's Church, Osterley. I lived in Syon Park Gardens until I was 34. I remember Thornbury Road and can remember some of ...Read more

A memory of Osterley by Clive Warneford

At the same time in Wimbledon, there was also another Kennards and like the poster said, he used to go to Kennards with his mum and nan and so did I (to the Kennards in Wimbledon). I was about 4 or 5 then, just after the war and when I ...Read more

A memory of Croydon in 1957 by Geoffrey Cains

The Transport Department at Southmead Hospital when I joined them consisted of an officer, foreman, and four porter drivers, with two buses, three vans, and two cars. We were responsible for ...Read more

A memory of Bristol in 1960 by Arthur Cottrell

We usually came to Banstead woods in the 1950s and 60s by bus, but I remember using the train on one occasion. A little poodle dog had somehow got on to the line, and he just kept on running between the rails, so that the ...Read more

A memory of Banstead by Linda Manton

enjoyed a drink (bottled Guinness) at both “The Travellers’” and “The Tavern” almost daily throughout his life. In fact he is still remembered for his love of dominoes. To this day if someone plays double 3, the call ...Read more

A memory of Middle Rainton by John Harvey

The love of my life took me home to meet his mum and dad. You might imagine the nervousness I felt wondering if they would approve of me. I already knew their son was the only one in the world for me. I was welcomed as a ...Read more

A memory of Wallington in 1970 by M.L. Acott