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Church attendance was compulsory for us an hour of fidgeting in between mam & dad oor riibs were black and blue with the putts we got for shifting aboot or cracking oor pandrop. John Thompson was the beadle he rang the first bell ...Read more

A memory of Hopeman by igmain

I lived in and around the Romford area from 1957 until 1979 - I have never been back. I went to school first at St Edwards (the confessor) near the market square, we were taught by nuns and some were tyrants! Sister Aloysius, tall and willowy, ...Read more

A memory of Romford

For a small rural community Cold Ash was a busy village in the 1950s. Collins’ Farm, three shops, four pubs, a coal merchant, and two garages all provided local employment. In addition the Convent with its farm and ...Read more

A memory of Cold Ash by grahamfsmith

These are my Grandparents, both teachers at the new school in Llangefni, they were also largely responsible for the creation of Theatr Fach. I am the daughter of their son Martin Fisher. I'm not sure how active the Theatr is ...Read more

A memory of Llangefni by angie

My name was Jacqueline Wade , Best friend Sandra Francis at Style .Went to Style About 1975 for two half years was in Pine house Nurse was there She made my life HElLL Bullying and what I can only describe as torture . That ...Read more

A memory of Styal by jacquelinedowney99

I recall other far more sinister events which took place at number 82 Annesley Mount. I first became aware of these events in 1953 when the Sunday night discussion took on a hushed and serious tone. My ...Read more

A memory of Bradford by michaelpeterpeyton

I'm a Polzeath girl (grown woman now ). During the war I lived in Bryher, moved to Yoyo cottage then again to Tywardale. My nursery school was Tregear and primary school was Holiday House on the terrace. The playground was ...Read more

A memory of Polzeath

MRS BROWN'S SCHOOL WAS LIKE A DAME SCHOOL: YOUNG CHILDREN USED TO GO TO DAME SCHOOLS FOR CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION BEFORE GOING TO SCHOOL BECAME COMPULSORY IN THE LATE NINETEENTH CENTURY. MRS. ...Read more

A memory of Carshalton by David Shamash

used to be an altar boy Nearly set fire to altar using incense for first time Canon pick up the charcoal off the carpet with his cassock. Frightening at the time. regards Frank

A memory of Lancaster by Francis Usher

I lived in Oxton from the late 50s to the early 80s, and have many fond memories. Does any body remember Fred the barber in Rose Mount. He was quite a character, and nobody went there unless they wanted a short back and sides, ...Read more

A memory of Birkenhead by Stephen Williams