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The Ferryman in this photo of Blackwater Ferry is my two times great grandfather; Edward Gregory. Former Hampshire County Police Constable, Edward took over the running of the Ferry and the Tea Rooms (it used to ...Read more

A memory of Christchurch by Richard Toy

Hi, my name was Joan Handyside, I was there between 1955-59 and I loved every minute. I played netball for the county, passed my lifesaving and had a great time. Cross country up to lone pine, the teacher ...Read more

A memory of Marton in 1955 by Joan Scott

I lived in no. 3 The Driffold. I attended Town County Primary and then John Willmott Grammar School. I have the happiest memories of living there with Sutton Park just down the road. We used to play near the duck pond ...Read more

A memory of Sutton Coldfield in 1965 by Christina Cleyndert

I suppose one of the advantages of being "old" is having both the pensioner's free bus pass and the time to use it! So having retired to the middle of Devon with my wife Elizabeth in 2006 I ...Read more

A memory of Huntsham in 2008 by John Howard Norfolk

My parents bought the cottage furthest from the camera in the terrace on the left in 1957; at that time I recall Miss Ansell ran the tiny Post Office and County Library combined in the house nearest the camera with the ...Read more

A memory of Latchingdon in 1962

I went to Wroxall County Primary school from approx 1970 to 1974. The old school which was on the junction of Appuldurcombe Road and the main road to Shanklin. When school finished it was a rush to get to the old bakery, which was next ...Read more

A memory of Wroxall in 1971 by Charin Walters

Started in the 2nd year when Mr Moore started as headteacher. Was put into 2A and managed to stay in the A's although maths always eluded me! Went on a trip to Interlaken in 1961. Still friends with Sue Such (now Cole). Lived in Worcester Park/North Cheam.

A memory of Stoneleigh by Yvonne Turner

I moved to Mitcham in 1941 as a 3 year old having been "bombed out" elsewhere. Many of the memories in these pages are similar to mine. But perhaps not this. As a ten year old my mate Tony Burls and I lived near the Swan Inn. We ...Read more

A memory of Mitcham in 1941 by Jack Simmons

I lived in Weston from 1962 to 1988, and have so many memories of my time there. I did in fact work on the pier for 5 years from 1973-1977. The pay wasn't great, but probably the most enjoyable job I ever did. Look back on those times with ...Read more

A memory of Weston by Vivien Mortimer

Does anyone remember going on a school journey from Park County Primary School in Doncaster in about 1953/54? We stayed at Long Ashes Guest house and our mothers came on a visit by bus towards the end of the week. I remember lumpy ...Read more

A memory of Grassington by avril.knappett