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I was a border at Merrion House around 1944, whilst Mr Brummell Hicks was Headmaster with Mrs Brummell Hicks, who kindly gave me free piano lessons whilst I was at the school. We swam in a smelly pond which was also ...Read more

A memory of Sedlescombe by Richard Baylay

At the age of 14 my father began work as an apprentice pawnbroker for the firm W. Paines & Co. at their Strood branch on the corner of High Street, and Station Road. The firm had 3 branches. The apprenticeship lasted 5 years, followed by ...Read more

A memory of Grays by Ann Claydon

I was wondering if that family name of Wlloughby includes Herbert who's grandfather had a coalyard just off Tatton St. I remember being at St. Barts. One hot summers day we cooled ourselves with the ice from the fishmonger crates, which ...Read more

A memory of Salford by Arthur Hanson

Miss Star was my teacher at Bishopstoke Infants. I also remember Mr Collis - I bumped into John Collis a few weeks ago who informs me he is now retired. I saw an article in the local paper and Mrs Cull who lives a few ...Read more

A memory of Bishopstoke in 1958 by Michael Thomas

In the mid 50s my grandparents moved from Bedwas S Wales on retiring from the local colliery. He chose Arlesey and moved in next door to his sister, Olwen, on Station Rd no 21. I also had another great aunt, Beatrice, she lived over ...Read more

A memory of Arlesey in 1960 by Rhys Jenkins

Have posted this before, but can't find it ! Dad John Frederick Lumb -was born 11/03/1909 at Barkisland Hall. Several family members lived there, Ernest (father), Marmaduke (Uncle) , Frederick etc Apparently Marmaduke lost the ...Read more

A memory of Barkisland in 1900 by Graham Lumb

I lived in Raglan Road and Wray Common was my playground! There was a little stream, lots of conker trees and one spot that was especially good for playing cricket (girls did that sort of thing in the 60s). There ...Read more

A memory of Reigate in 1963

My father was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the Surrey Constabulary. We were moved from Coldharbour in Surrey to the police house in Bagshot. My father is Eric Shields and was the police Sergeant for Bagshot, ...Read more

A memory of Bagshot in 1965 by Rosemary Shields

I also lived on the Wimpeys on Hyndley Road next to power house lol remember the Quiet Woman pub being built x

A memory of Bolsover in 1955 by Linda Geraghty

My name is Bob Dunford born 1937. The Dock Road tragedy is the worst memory of them all. The night before went swimming with all my mates in the naval cadets. Next day, I and my friend Peter ...Read more

A memory of Gillingham by Bob Dunford