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Whether it was 1965 or a year or two later, I'm not sure. Again all of us used to swim here in the summer holidays, when the college was closed. It was near sunset and we'd dried and changed in the orangery to the rear. We were ...Read more

A memory of Cockfosters in 1965 by Kevin Williams

This garden belonged to the artist Oscar Prentice,who taught me to paint as a small child ,his house and studio can't be seen in this photo ,the gnomes all held fishing rods ,no vandalism in those days .

A memory of Langstone by vappleton

The first day of starting Ounsdale was terrifying, we had moved to the area the day before, no friends, new house, new area, new school but wished I could turn back time. My name was the brunt of jokes especially for one student in my ...Read more

A memory of Wombourne by Tina Hill

Firstly, I must say I was prompted to write this on reading the previous article, I went to school with that writer, Alan Tutt, at Crofton lane School, in 1939 I think it was, or perhaps 1941, anyway we were just starting ...Read more

A memory of Petts Wood by gpogson

As a young girl I spent many a happy holiday in a bungalow on Jaywick sea front. I used to go with my grandparents, my mum and dad, my younger sister and a family friend. Pocket money and holiday money was used to buy all sorts of ...Read more

A memory of Jaywick in 1973 by Julie Robinson

These pictures bring back delightful memories! We spent a week of our honeymoon in the 16th century mill at Lydia Bridge.  Across the lawn was a view of the brook and early spring flowers.  We stepped outside to the sound of the ...Read more

A memory of South Brent in 1999 by Elizabeth Goehringer

Hello friends!  I am very interested to find out as much as I can about the former Our Lady's school which used to be on Church Road in Formby.  I'm interested more about the boys side ...Read more

A memory of Formby in 1949 by Patricia Aindow

This photo was taken from against the wall of our property at 3 Bidston Road, where I grew up (1945-65). You can just see the shadow of the sycamore tree that stood at the top of the garden. This is the Bidston Road / Gerald Road / ...Read more

A memory of Oxton in 1960 by Tim Baker

Gidday to all! Having recently travelled  to Penmark to rediscover my family history, I am sure that this is a photo of 'Kenson Cottage',which used to be the 'Rose and Crown' pub .My family(Gabriel) used to own the pub and smithy until ...Read more

A memory of Penmark in 1860 by Chris Gabriel

My husband Reginald and I were married at St Andrews Minster Ashingdon at 2 pm on saturday 16 September 1972. The service was conducted by The Rector Rev. Norman Cotgrove. I had 7 bridesmaids in blue,green,lilic,& lemon. Our ...Read more

A memory of Ashingdon in 1972 by Christine Willis