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I was born in Trench in 1948; my father worked at the Granville Pits. We moved to 'The Old Yard' when I was about 4 years old. We had such a good community, the homes were bungalows and houses. We lived in a little bungalow with no ...Read more

A memory of Donnington by Josie Smith (Nee) Downes

I moved to 69 Cruick Avenue with my parents on my 5th birthday, 13th June 1960. We lived next door to The Wilsons (67) and the Scriveners (71). I started school at Mardyke the following September. I remember Mr Swanbury being the ...Read more

A memory of South Ockendon in 1960 by Geoff Hunter

I was born at St Peter's Hospital in Chertsey in 1971 the eldest of 3. We lived in Orchard Mains until I was 4 when we moved to Hook Hill Park. I have fantastic memories growing up. We made friends with all the children on our road and ...Read more

A memory of Woking in 1978 by Rebecca Francis

Hello Willesden Kids, I was born in Willesden, Dean Rd. in 1947. grew up there until I was about 12 -14. I remember the Davis family across the road, (particularly Janet Davis - I was sweet on her, my first love, ha ha), and my mates ...Read more

A memory of Willesden by Bill Hort

So much and so little time; Green Top Primary School, happy days before the big move up to the Grammar School or North Eastern Road Secondary Boys. Mr Morris for metal work, Mr Snow for woodwork. Mr Colin Ella for religious ...Read more

A memory of Thorne by David Walton

I remember the Old Maypole that used to stand on the green, I can't remember when it was felled. It seemed huge to me so am thinking that it must have been when I was very young (born 1947). I lived in ...Read more

A memory of Middleton Tyas by James Corps

I remember 60 years ago a character known locally as 'Daw Barr'; he used to go around collectng beer bottles in a sack carried over his shoulder which at that time you could take back and exchange for money, or in Daws case ...Read more

A memory of Wishaw by Peter Chalmers

Salisbury in the 1960's was a good place to be if you wanted to meet interesting people.The place to go was the Cadena Cafe - sandwiched between Style and Gerrish, and the Chough. One now (sort of) famous person who frequented the ...Read more

A memory of Salisbury in 1965

I haven't actually ever been to Bearpark but I did visit my godmother's family who lived I think, in Waterhouses which I believe, is not too far from Bearpark. I remember visiting Durham Cathedral and going down a mine where I ...Read more

A memory of Bearpark in 1948 by Anne Archer (Nee Bearpark

We lived in Alice Street,next door to where old Minnie used to live, with the trees in her garden. I vaguely remember the pavillion. Ernie the tramp and Meg used to go to me grans to borrow a tea bag.(mad) Muppet cope Wallabys ...Read more

A memory of Pelton Fell by David Young