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I became a Bermondsey boy after moving from a prefab where I was born in the big snow in 1947. We lived at 14 Caulfield Road, Peckham, just around the corner from Jordans Dairy in Lugard Road s.e.15. (The last dairy farm in London). I ...Read more

A memory of Bermondsey by Terry Baker

My Mum, Dad and I watched the coronation on our 9“ TV. Mum had made crisps. In the afternoon a children‘s coronation party was held in the George‘s garage (Raeburn Road) because of the ...Read more

A memory of Blackfen by Janet Völcker

When I was 12 and visiting my grandparents in Edenbridge, Kent, my parents decided I needed a taste of English boarding school life. As an American, so soon after WWII, several things struck me. I was much healthier and stronger ...Read more

A memory of Frilsham by Michael Westgate

I was placed into care along with my younger brother Richard at St Mary’s Orphanage at Gravesend, Kent between 24 April 1961 to 22 June 1963 I was two and my brother was one. During this time we were subjected to ongoing and ...Read more

A memory of Grosmont by Gary Canham

I was a Girl Guide here from 1969 to 1975. We used to meet every Friday. Guide captain was Mrs Pamela Ferries. I enjoyed many camping trips to Kent/Sussex (travelling in the back of a removal lorry), what fun!

A memory of Croydon by Wendy Mortimer

I can remember going to school at Molesey County Secondary Boys School, I can remember a few of the names of the kids in my class. I also remember the Pond Stores in Beachamp Road where you could buy 2 Park Drives cigarettes ...Read more

A memory of West Molesey in 1959 by Colin Apps

Growing up in Barnehurst still gives me some lovely memories, like Mr Bink's fish & chip shop and the Hairdressers which was run by Mrs English. We used to go dancing in The Embassy Ball room on a Saturday ...Read more

A memory of Barnehurst in 1950 by Mary Bailey

I too remember the Godrey Talbot talk at Prize Giving. I also remember we were given the afternoon off school to get ready, and given book tokens before the event to purchase a book that would be presented on the night. I ...Read more

A memory of Croydon by Linda Lavin

I was born in 11 Higher Duke to Alice & Fred Musgrave in 1939. My early memories are being rushed out to the back entry into the shelter when the bombs were dropping, I don't remember being that scared it must have ...Read more

A memory of Miles Hill by Hilda Heselwood

I would be grateful for any information, photos or transcriptions from tombstones of the Crockford family; in particular any related to Harry Crockford and his 17 children. He was born about Sept 1852 Petersfield (East ...Read more

A memory of Old Sodbury in 1930 by Peter Morris