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My first memory is that my father's parents lived in the school house which is at the junction where the road forks to go into the village of Cumrew. William and Ann Thoburn, both born in 1878 and died in the 50’s. All of the boys ...Read more

A memory of Cumrew in 1952 by Jim Thoburn

My name is Lee Struthers. I lived in Horndon back in the 1960s with my parents and sister at Alwin on Hilcrets Road, we moved to New Zealand in 1968. I have just been back for a visit, July 2010, went to the ...Read more

A memory of Horndon on the Hill in 1968 by Lee Struthers

I think the photo must have been taken in 1961 or 1962, as the "new" or "top" shops are there; the original parade from the 1930s are taller than the later ones which can be seen at the top of the hill. From left to right, ...Read more

A memory of Chelsfield in 1962 by Bill Hayles

We had no TVs, and there was not much on the radios so we made our own entertainment. One activity was playing up the local wood. We had two woods close to East Howle. One was called the Side Wood and the other was known as the Middle ...Read more

A memory of East Howle in 1950 by Robert Scott

I was born in Netley Abbey in 1962. My dad and uncle were joint managers of Netley F.C. who had their ground at the rec down by the waterfront. I was only 11 when my uncle died and 12 years old when my dad died so the memories I ...Read more

A memory of Netley in 1970 by Angela Chambers

Dear Roland, How interesting - your memories of High Barnet. As far as I am aware - we were not related to the Sunderlands of Hadley. The Cowley family who lived in Cockfosters, would most probably be my Uncle ...Read more

A memory of High Barnet in 1940 by Margaret Mosley

I too remember Nelson very well. I was sent to live with my grandparents in Nelson when I was 3 years old. My grandfather owned the garage/cycle shop at 2 Dynevor Terrace. His name was Tom Bowen. I can ...Read more

A memory of Nelson in 1940 by Barbara Barnes

My mother was a Nurse Tutor at Lord Mayor Treloars Hospital during the 1940s to the 1960s. I am wondering if anyone has any memories of her, I would be very happy to hear of them.

A memory of Alton in 1940 by Patricia Ann Harris

I was born in Grassington in March 1953, in a small cottage in a row of three on Chaple Street. They were known as the "Monkey Houses", as they are probably, still known today. By true locals anyway. My father was born at the town hall as ...Read more

A memory of Grassington in 1953 by Ian Kayley

This is from my gran, Eunice Burridge, now Smallman. " My main teacher was Mr Church at the school. I always remember walking across the iron bridge to reach Mr Allen, the headmasters, office. My first teacher was Mrs Forest. My ...Read more

A memory of Brentford in 1950 by Georgina Moorhouse