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I lived in and around the Romford area from 1957 until 1979 - I have never been back. I went to school first at St Edwards (the confessor) near the market square, we were taught by nuns and some were tyrants! Sister Aloysius, tall and ...Read more

A memory of Romford

Just come across this site,so many memories ,the odeon,Market hall,animal Market,swimming baths etc but also worked at Cowleys ironmongers on Saturday's,delivered papers from nearby papers shop on Sunday's.went to st Mathews ...Read more

A memory of Redhill in 1950 by Bryan Elphick

1952 my wife's parents Peter and Eileen White were married at St. Andrews then, some 32 years later their daughter Carol married Gary Miller. Sadly Peter passed away 2011 but born in Primrose Cottage's East Howe Lane.

A memory of Kinson by Brian Miller

I have so many happy memories of my childhood in Camberley. I lived in Stockwood Cottage, Crawley Hill. My parents worked for the Thomas family in Stockwood House. Sadly it's no longer there but now there are many ...Read more

A memory of Camberley by sarahchampion4

Bramley In The Years 1951 To 1967 A conversation with Lynden Flint From: john.holliday11@btopenworld.com To: Lynden Flint Hi Lynden. I do hope you are well and still ...Read more

A memory of Bramley by john.holliday11

I was born at 44 Wiltshire Road, in the basement flat in June 1955, and lived there until I was 6. I remember listening to gospel singing coming from St. Johns church and the colourful weddings that happened there. I remember a car ...Read more

A memory of Brixton by djw18655

For a small rural community Cold Ash was a busy village in the 1950s. Collins’ Farm, three shops, four pubs, a coal merchant, and two garages all provided local employment. In addition the Convent with its farm ...Read more

A memory of Cold Ash by grahamfsmith

I went to St John's too. I think Mrs Moore was my first teacher, I remember playing in the Wendy House. I also remember Mrs Burgess, Mrs Haliwell, Mrs Varney, Mrs Ibbotson and Mr Sanderson. There is one teacher ...Read more

A memory of Failsworth in 1860 by June Simpson

I've just read John Holmes' account of the early days in West Gorton. I went to St Marks from 1955 to 1960. I remember Mr Platt in the same way as most. I remember being smacked across the head for passing my 11 plus. I must admit it ...Read more

A memory of Gorton in 1955 by Stephen Painter

My Memory is of the Kerry Arms Hotel between 1972 to 1979. My parents were the Manager and Manageress and I was the oldest of 4. I was 6 when we moved there. My Sister Gail and I went to a little school around the corner called St Peters. It ...Read more

A memory of Hereford in 1976 by Maria Harkin