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My family and I moved to Withybrook in 1960 first of all we lived in 2 all saints close later we moved yo 4 Kirby Lane. 2 All saints Close was the place where I met my future wife she lived at No3 next door. I was ...Read more

A memory of Withybrook in 1960 by Peter John Buckby

I lived at Bridge cottage from 1955 to 1964. Just across the road from the Blacksmiths Arms with the Plough Inn at our rear, and the Nags Head in the middle of the village there was no shortage of pubs for the adults. Two ...Read more

A memory of Two Dales in 1960 by Margaret Sockett Nee'wilson

I lived in Meehan Road for eight years in the fifties and have many great memories. My husband worked for Marshalls the Butchers and later at Ferryfield. I enjoyed working in the Caravan stores and my in-laws ...Read more

A memory of Littlestone-on-Sea in 1955 by Thelma Sears

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

I was born in a house on Stoney Lane, long since demolished. I was never quite sure whether it was Sparkbrook or Sparkhill. Somehow I thought Sparkhill was 'posher'! Went to English Martyrs Primary School, followed by ...Read more

A memory of Sparkbrook in 1950

l was born in the courts in Sylvester St. My mother's family had a pork butchers in Lattimer St, their name was Molden. I have been trying to trace the family in Liverpool, but no luck. It was a very large family, about 14. The lads ...Read more

A memory of Liverpool in 1940 by Margaret Gilmore

I remember the austere yellow building as if it were yesterday. There I dreaded the school dentist who was, by modern standards, a butcher. Like Susan's account we also went to the swings after a visit to the dentist although ...Read more

A memory of Swinton in 1960 by Gordon Williams

Hi all This is actually a request rather than a memory. Would anyone be able to help me track down some information... Trying to find the name of a butchers shop on the Uxbridge Road in about 1967/1968. It was ...Read more

A memory of Uxbridge in 1967 by Joanna Levin

Born in 1949 I lived with my mum, dad, sister and brother in SouthView Road and attended Campsbourne Schools (nursery, infant and junior) and then onto Clemence Cave which were all connected buildings. Didn't have far to go to school! My ...Read more

A memory of Hornsey in 1949 by Pam Mc Enhill

Can anyone remember the Cain Bros Family Butchers in Mitcham? I'm doing a bit of family history research and would love to hear any memories. I'm not sure on the exact dates as to when the shop was open, but I think it was there from the 1960's through to the 1970's.

A memory of Mitcham by Alison Cain