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Although I haven't yet managed to visit Ferryden, it is very much part of my past. My grandfather, James Farquhar Burnett, was born there and was an assistant lighthousekeeper at Scurdie Ness lighthouse. My grandmother, Eliza Summers, ...Read more

A memory of Ferryden by Elizabeth Mack

My mum and dad and my grandparents owned this pub from about 1960 thru to 1964. I was 2 yrs old and quite clearly remember the layout of the living accommodation - the fact that my bedroom was over the public bar (!), ...Read more

A memory of West End in 1960 by Debbie Darby

I am researching my family tree and am looking for information on family members who lived in Twynyrodyn, Wenvoe and also on family members who I believe lived on a farm. The family members who lived in Twynyrodyn are the Donald ...Read more

A memory of Wenvoe in 1900 by Cheryl Hancock

Anyone who was there during that period, what are your memories of the Nuns, such as Sister Mathews, Peters, Cabrini and Gabriel also can anyone remember the name of the Master?

A memory of Woodford Bridge in 1958 by Bernard Wilson

I am searching for photos or maps as it was such a happy and carefree time. I have three photos.

A memory of Cleadon in 1950 by Jean Stone

St Patricks Open Air School Hayling Island. I went there to get strong enough to have an op' to remove my lung. Didn't like it at all ! The girls were great and had good friends, but it was quite harsh ...Read more

A memory of Hayling Island in 1957 by Sue Bradford

I worked as a pre student nurse at the children's home. We took children from the West Yorkshire area suffering from Asthma and Eczema. Children from the age of 2 yrs until 12 yrs. A very strict Matron, scary in fact. ...Read more

A memory of Hornsea in 1958

I lived with my family from 1959 - 1962 in North Harrow - I have never really left. Penny candy sixpence allowance! Gobstoppers! The fire station. We would walk around in Harrow school! What fun we had! I would love to hear from anyone else with a dad stationed at South Ruislip base.

A memory of North Harrow in 1960 by Linda Lowry

I worked as a lifeguard there for the Summer of 1974. I loved working for the manager called Colin Nancarrow an ex PT Army Instructor. He was a very easy-going, nice guy. We set up the trampoline out in the park to drum up some ...Read more

A memory of Southall in 1974 by Robert Ferguson

I lived in Ayr from 1966 to 1968, married a Scot in 1969 and then moved to Glasgow. I have fond memories of a kind Ayr landlady, visits to the cinema, strolls around the lovely little town and catching the bus to Kilmarnock for my ...Read more

A memory of Ayr by Linda Phillips