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I moved to Westergate around 1951 (aged 7) from London. My parents bought the local village shop & Off licence in the main road, opposite the Alpha Garage. I can honestly say I had a wonderful childhood living in Westergate. We ...Read more

A memory of Westergate by Mary Woodhouse

I used to be at Acworth House before the Second World War. We used to play cricket and football at the Top Field. Our school was called Temporary School but we called it "Tin School"! After each meal to avoid a crush, each House was ...Read more

A memory of Woodford Bridge by John Hing

As a fully paid up member of the 'Baby Boomer' generation, born in 1947, I've been reading all the stories posted on this lovely website (which - like many others, I suspect - I came across purely by chance). I was born in Perivale ...Read more

A memory of Wembley by Peter Taylor

I went to Coombe Hill House prep school from 1957 to1961 and remember being taken down Surrey Street with my mum and also Kennards arcade.I also remember Grants.Does anyone remember the name of the chain of fruit shops on East Croydon ...Read more

A memory of Croydon by David Durrant

I was at sun trap at the age of about 7 or 8 years old .I was. born in 1943 and was sent there after having a very serious. Illness.some happy memories but mostly remembering how hard it was for a small little girl .How hard it ...Read more

A memory of Hayling Island by Julie Anker

I was Christened in this church in 1956. In 2011 I travelled with my wife and daughters from Australia to show them Mawgan Porth. It was the first time I had visited this church since 1956. My birthplace was in Kenwyn House at Mawgan Porth.

A memory of Mawgan Porth

I was then Sandra Niven so remember very well Hazel Tomlins Fiona Patterson and Tokumba Audifferen. Mrs Hutton was the Head and her son Graham ran the office he had a stand offish wife and a quiet son that was terrifieď of us girls 👧 🙄

A memory of St Neots by Sandra Bougourd

I remember Alison crook Fred Clarke Alison Clark the crystals and Frank my name was Chris Trinder the home wasn't to bad apart from the staff.

A memory of Long Hanborough by Christopher Trinder

Does anyone remember the Grocery shop that was once on Bedford Road, not far from Longland’s Primary School? It’s now a house and owned by a friend. I’m trying to find out the history of his property and ideally would like to try ...Read more

A memory of Sidcup

I worked in the NAFFI in Norton which was in Worcester inJan 1972 where I meet my hubby Michael Woodcock we went out for a bit and got married in the April no I was not pregnant.We got married in Pershore ...Read more

A memory of Malvern Wells by Elsie Woodcock