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I was born in Southgate in 1938 and lived near Oakwood Park until my teens. In the early years we were often taken to the Park to play on the swings etc. I remember the boating pond, and the tea house where, when the war ...Read more

A memory of Southgate in 1940 by Sue Jones

My grandparents Able and Annie Blythe  lived in Frodsham, on Frodsham Bridge in the cottages. I have wonderful memories of visiting them when I was a child, also of the church. I can remember sitting in the choir stalls whilst family ...Read more

A memory of Frodsham by Ann Price

F-18 From a distance, Tam watched in silence. Like him, the monster had remained in the same place all night, dormant; poised. His eyes hurt from too many fags, the odd tear, and staring ahead into the night ...Read more

A memory of Whiteinch in 1962 by Alex Hay

I was born in Longford Park in April 1942, my father was "Bill" Ashman, head gardener to the Earl of Radnor from 1940 until 1965 (approx).  My younger brother Peter and I were fortunate to have been brought up in the relative calm ...Read more

A memory of Bodenham in 1942 by David Ashman

I can't refuse to be the first at anything especialy if it comes to this, so here goes. From being born to about the age of twenty five all my memories are Aspull, I'd never be able to fit them ...Read more

A memory of Aspull by Malcolm Mather

My family used to travel from the countryside of Lanarkshire into Glasgow almost every weekend to visit our Granda in Carnwadric. I loved going from the centre of town out to Carnwadric in the tram and being able to 'turn' the seats for its return journey. Happy days.

A memory of Glasgow in 1953 by Kathleen Kelly

My name is Sandra Faure nee Cartlidge. I have wonderful memories of my childhood in Long Whatton, especially those when I was at the Primary School. Anyone remember Mrs Sharpe and Mrs Varnam? Mrs Sharpe was a lovely ...Read more

A memory of Long Whatton by Sandra Faure

Tha Palace Cinema in St Blazey was one of the longest operating cinemas in England. I worked there as the usherette during the middle to late 60s (I believe it is now closed). We had films three times a week and bingo twice a week - ...Read more

A memory of St Blazey in 1965 by Odette Lind

My great grandfather John Plant (known as Jack) was the grave digger at Mappleton church, St Mary. He married Francoise Chevenia, a coloured lady bought over from Mauritius to work as a maid at the Manor House in Mappleton. They ...Read more

A memory of Mappleton in 1920 by Marie Spencer

Arrived by the ferry and stayed at Knockrome. I think the owner was called Boyle. There was certainly a Paddy Boyle. THere were some really old standing stones around Knockrome and you could climb up to the peninsula called Rubb' ...Read more

A memory of Craighouse in 1972 by Raymond Day