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We immigrated to Canada in 1965. We left Liverpool for Montreal, however, we hit a small iceburg or something that caused enough damage for us to take the train to Montreal from the closest land destination in Quebec. I was ...Read more

A memory of Liverpool in 1965 by Linda Gardner

I was born in St Andrews Road and my first school was Tywardreath Primary and I believe a Mr Luke was the Headmaster back in 1950. I moved on to Fowey Grammar School from 1956 to 1961. I remember the barbers by the side of ...Read more

A memory of Tywardreath by Peter Appleton

'Doctor' John Junes was my grandfather. He was the local chemist and, I believe, the local postmaster. He was married to Margaretta (my grandmother). Their daughter Anne Jane (Nancy) Jones married my grandfather, Josiah ...Read more

A memory of Pontybodkin in 1890 by Errol Chandler

We moved to Roe Green Village in 1940 having been bombed out in the East End. My father was stationed at Mill Hill Barracks following his return from France. He found us a place to live in Goldsmith Lane, Kingsbury. We spent the ...Read more

A memory of Kingsbury in 1940

PRESS RELEASE Legasee wins Heritage Lottery support to record and exhibit the stories and memorabilia of British Veterans of the largest humanitarian airlift in history. Legasee Educational Trust has today received ...Read more

A memory of North Luffenham in 1948 by Michelle Harrison

I am now over 80 but during the years 1938 to 1940 I went to a small preparatory school called Lannor School - which probably no longer exists. I well remember having to take gas masks to school, and having to go through gas mask ...Read more

A memory of Gatley in 1941

My friends, John & Vera Willey took over the butchers in the High Street around 1957 & had about 4 children - the eldest I believe was a Christina (Tina), & one of the sons was Norman I think. Does anyone know of ...Read more

A memory of Wrotham in 1957 by Ann Phyall

I was taken to live in Goldsmith Mansions as a baby of two months in 1946. I lived there with my parents until approximately 1949. I have a memory of walking up the staircase to our flat. I have a much more vivid memory of the ...Read more

A memory of Peckham in 1946 by Sheila Watson

My parents owned the Hotel and I was introduced to it when I returned home from Bangor Hospital. I lived there for many years and can remember Kath's recollections of people 12 deep at the bar and ...Read more

A memory of Abersoch in 1961 by Debbie Tissot

I remember growing up on Milton Road. Most of the families moved in at the same time, we were mostly from Scotland, our dads came to Doncaster to work in the coal mines. All our neighbours were friends, all the kids played ...Read more

A memory of Carcroft by Jacki Reeves