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Does anybody remember the two local dance and music venues, Ricki Tik Club above where Nando's now stands, and Hounslow Baths on a Friday night? I saw some great groups there, The Hollies, The Animals, Cliff ...Read more

A memory of Osterley in 1960 by Dave Rodham

my name is Bronwyn Huggon nee Hicks. I remember Brig Royd being built and seeing Miss Eyres who lived in the big house being driven in her horse drawn carriage. What wonderful days we had at the Gala waiting to see who became ...Read more

A memory of Ripponden by Bronwyn Huggon

I remember going to Rivacre Baths and playing in the fountain near the entrance, I kicked and splashed but managed to kick the wall so hard my nail eventually went black and fell off. I was very young then but remember walking ...Read more

A memory of Little Sutton by Lesley Swannick

We moved to Rivacre in 1960, within sound of the baths. I spent most of my summer holidays there. My cousin Paul James's mum worked on the gate and the owner's son Stephen Williams was my friend at primary school.

A memory of Little Sutton in 1960 by Stephen Owen

I moved to Childerthornton about 1966. I attended Childer Thornton primary then moved to Little Sutton and on to Mill Lane. I spent many summers at Rivacre baths. Does anyone remember Dave Williams? His parents lived in the flat within the grounds of the baths.

A memory of Little Sutton by Janet Roberts

For those who never saw (or may have forgotten), the photo shows the view you had after coming in through the main entrance. The large fountain can be seen in the foreground, and was enjoyed by many children as they ran around ...Read more

A memory of Little Sutton in 1947 by David Copnall

I was curious to know if anyone remembered the school in the early 60s- I enjoyed my time at Rivington Road- remember the bluebells near the school and love them to this day. We had a trainee teacher who ...Read more

A memory of St Helens

I was at Sir Freds until about 1953,'Rocky' Lane was the art teacher,later renamed Frankie I think,he was an ex circus strongman even though he wasn't very tall,at the school concert he would bend an iron railing into a U shape and drive a ...Read more

A memory of Retford by Bob Williams

I had a two week stay at the convalescent home following an operation to remove my tonsils.It was 1957/58 I was 7yrs old and the worst two weeks of my life.I too remember having to write a letter home. I had to dictate this ...Read more

A memory of Woodhouse Eaves by audfromgoodwood

I attended Romsey Secondary School (Priestlands) from 1965 to 1969. Loved it, my favourite teacher was Ted Baker. We could get him talking about sport for the whole lesson but he always managed to remember to give us ...Read more

A memory of Romsey in 1964 by Christine Jacobs