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In 1930 I was born at 25 Northumberland Avenue, Isleworth. I lived there until 1951 and my most vivid memories are of the Second World War years. My dad dug a hole in the middle of the garden and installed an Anderson shelter in ...Read more

A memory of Isleworth by John Rose

I was born in Fatfield and moved to Chester-le-Street in 1961 after I was married. My early memories of Chester-le Street was of the choice of the local Picture houses namely the Queens, the Empire, the Palace and the Savoy. We ...Read more

A memory of Chester-Le-Street in 1960 by Andy Carroll

I was born in Milton Street in 1941 and went to Balderton Junior School and then on to the old school in Main Street, I enjoyed my time there and still come back occasionally. I would like to hear from anyone who knew me ...Read more

A memory of Balderton in 1950 by Jimmy Hardie

Trafford Park I have just been looking at some comments, I was brought up in Trafford Park from 1952 when I was born and until 1966 when my parents and I moved to Australia. I went to Trafford Park Primary School and at that time ...Read more

A memory of Trafford Park by David Watson

I was born in Quarrington Hill in 1941 and left to train as a nurse aged 17. Being post war it was difficult, everything on rations and little money. My school was Cassop County Primary. Our days were spent on the village ...Read more

A memory of Quarrington Hill in 1955 by David Johnson

Being born in Salford along with my sister 1949 1947, I too have fond childhood memories, the kindness of the people, looking out for each other, something northern people do the best. My parents kept the butchers shop in ...Read more

A memory of Salford by Robert Cottell

My father Charles Randalls was born to Margaret and Charles Randalls on 18 April 1917 and grew up in Grangemouth. His father Charles worked in the soap works and his grandfather , also Charles, was a pilot on the canal. Charles ...Read more

A memory of Grangemouth in 1920 by Joyce Rawlings

What wonderful memories seeing this photo brings back. My aunt and uncle (Mr and Mrs J Piggott) ived at 6a Bishopric until it was modernised in the 1960s. Although the front door was between the sweet shop and Millidges all the rooms ...Read more

A memory of Horsham in 1957 by Vera Dixon

I was born at 96 Station Road, Patricroft in 1934, and went to Lewis Street School. My best mates were Walter Mason and Derrick Pullar. I joined the Merchant Navy at 17 and sailed the world. I met a girl on board ship while on a ...Read more

A memory of Patricroft in 1950 by Frank Robinson

I was born in Union Street in 1948. I had an older sister called Barbara. I lived next to the ex-servicemens club and there used to be such loud music played there in the evenings. I remember the paper shop on the corner, Sheldons ...Read more

A memory of Tipton in 1952 by Brenda Mansell