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Hi What a blast from the long long ago past. I grew up with my guardians Mr & Mrs Hagger of South Farm I was there from about 1943 to 1969 My friend was Pip Chattel (who I have recently been in contact) Also trying to ...Read more

A memory of Alconbury in 1957 by Phil Lacey

The houses at the end of the shopping terrace were my home for a number of years. They were called Giffords Cross Cottages. They were decorated for the Coronation celebrations. Attended Herd Lane Primary School and ...Read more

A memory of Corringham in 1953 by Peter Studd

I was born and brought up in Maresfield and have wonderful memories of a very happy carefree childhood. Along with my brother and sisters we lived with my mum and dad and my dear old Gran. Gran had lived in ...Read more

A memory of Maresfield by Catherine Crighton

My name at the time was John Hancock and I lived in Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire before Philip Road was built. With fields opposite my home and the Convent Church along the way, it was so idyllic. The horse and cart ...Read more

A memory of Cowplain in 1952 by John Launay

My mother and I lived in a cottage opposite the pub, Rose Cottage, which is not there now - I believe the site is now someone's garage. I was born in 1940 and am not sure what age I was in Bason Bridge but I do ...Read more

A memory of Bason Bridge in 1940 by Valerie Connelly

My dad was born in 1909 in Flamborough. This photo is significant to me because, as a young man, my dad helped to install the winding equipment in the old winding shed on the left hand side of this picture. This photo ...Read more

A memory of Flamborough by Janis Robinson

Hello My mum and her family were evacuated to Chard in WW2. My uncle and aunt are always talking about their time there and I would love to hear from anyone also with memories. Kind regards Sandra

A memory of Chard by Sandra Murphy

I remember visiting my grandparents in Auchnarrow. They lived in a small cottage. I am trying to trace ancestors and if anyone knows of any Lambs still resident in the area I would be grateful for any help. I think my mum might have been ...Read more

A memory of Glenlivet in 1971 by Lu Gallagher

My goodness, such a long time ago. I lived in Aberdour from birth till I was 6 years old...way back in the early 50s. I remember, mostly through photographs, the present Queen's coronation; there was a fancy dress competition and I ...Read more

A memory of New Aberdour in 1953 by Ishbel Byrne

My Aunt, Lily Hewitt, owned a 19th century greengrocer's shop down on the left side of this view. She and her Husband Frank (who died in the 1940's) had run the shop from well before WWII, and went most days to Manchester ...Read more

A memory of Macclesfield in 1957 by Peter Roberts