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I remember well the conker tree. I lived in Hill Terrace untll 1950 when I also went to New Zealand (Gisborne). And I remember the school house, by Danes Corner. I was at Herd Lane school from 1944 till 1950.

A memory of Corringham in 1949 by Richard Ralph

We lived with my grandmother who was not in good health.  My dad worked at Lebus Furniture Factory in Tottenham and would cycle every day to work.  Then he came into some money and bought a car.  In the harsh winters of those ...Read more

A memory of Edmonton in 1950 by Rosemary Farr

CHAPTER TWO School Years - Convent of the Visitation 1939-1945 One’s school years leave an indelible impression on one for good or bad. My views over these years in this regard, have modified considerably. ...Read more

A memory of Bridport in 1940 by Howard Johnson

Good static shot, black & white (b&w), no doubt Ilford film, the best b&w in the world. I was 1 years of age having been born in 1964 about two or three roads away from where this shot was taken, it's Ilford ...Read more

A memory of Ilford in 1965

I was a pupil at Downshill School, Dockenfield Manor, sent there in 1946 or 42 at the age of 6½ or so. The headmaster was a small, self-important and often sadistic man. Of the other masters, Major Faro was a born sadist - "a double ...Read more

A memory of Frensham in 1942 by Michael Nassau Kennedy

Interesting to read John Scott's recollections of Chamberlayne Road Boys' School. Strangely enough, I can remember nearly all the teachers. I started in 1942 in Miss Stockwood's class, then progressed to Miss Scott, Mrs ...Read more

A memory of Eastleigh in 1942 by Anthony Lawford

Yes we were bad lads who went to Stanhope. The first words Mr Bowles said to me was "I tame lions and tigers just like you" then slapped me across the face. Remember that? As for the teachers: Glendenning Mctavish, Mellody ...Read more

A memory of Stanhope in 1957 by Arthur Lowther

My grandparents lived at Salt Lake Cottages, Ribblehead and as a youngster I visited them and later had a spell living with them. During this time I went to Chapel le Dale church every Sunday, and ...Read more

A memory of Chapel-le-Dale in 1969 by Kath Horner

I was born at Livingstone Hospital. My parents had the fishing tackle shop at 68 Lowfield Street, Dartford. Both my parents were on the Dartford and District Angling and Preverseavation Society Commity. It had ...Read more

A memory of Dartford in 1945

Moved from the East End to Wigton Road in 1951. First memories; going to Romford market seeing the livestock by Laurie Hall. Playing in the woods behind Quarles, all types of street games. My best was book and skate belting ...Read more

A memory of Harold Hill by Tom Watson