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I went to a school called Fedsden Hall, in Roydon in Essex, in 1950-53. It was a wonderful place run by Mrs. Katherine Clare. Mrs. Clare lived in a big, beautiful Georgian house on the property, with her husband, who I ...Read more

A memory of Roydon by canadagoose

I worked at the Invicta from leaving school in 1961. I worked as a button holer my name is Jennifer Paley nee Bradford. If you remember me please leave a message on this site.

A memory of South Kirkby by Jennifer Paley

I entered St. Marys Hospital, as a Pupil Nurse on 18/10/1971' to start my Nursing training. My name then was Ann Teresko. All the Nurses in my 'Set' moved into the Nurses Home. I was 20 years old. In the ground, there was our ...Read more

A memory of Luton by annmansfield

I lived in South Vale until 1963. It was a real community with nice neighbours. I went to Rockmount school and spent hours playing in the park opposite it. The Crystal Palace grounds were fenced off but us kids used to climb over ...Read more

A memory of Upper Norwood by Patricia Franklin

I was born in Selsdon in 1947 at 1 Farley Road and lived in same house for almost 30 years.  I attended Selsdon Primary and Secondary School from 1952 - 1960.  Classmates included Linda Smith, Christine Lucas, Sally Hughes , ...Read more

A memory of Selsdon by Christine Jacks

The Grange at Bitton was the home of the Seymour family, one member of which was Jane, the third wife of King Henry VIII. The village is dominated by its open countryside setting. This relationship arises ...Read more

A memory of Bitton by Paul Townsend

When we first moved into The Croft, as the house was called, access to the front door was gained by walking up a narrow slopping path up and along the grassy bank towards the wooden gate. The property along with ...Read more

A memory of Shamley Green by Patricia Clarke

I lived at Lucton in the late 1960s and remember buying sweets from the shop. I vaguely remember a young girl staying there who we played with in the meadow. The Buttons Sandra mentions are probably the BUFTONS.

A memory of Lucton by Graham Lloyd

Having just read the article on Park Farm written by Gillian Emerton, I am the above mentioned Glenys, nee Button. Those where the days. I can remember all the things that Gillian wrote about making butter with her mum ...Read more

A memory of Kettlethorpe by Glenys Wheadon

I certainly remember Stuchbery's and went there once a year for the new school uniform with its felt hat and navy knickers. A great institution. Then I married the son of the owner and we called our second child Robin Stuchbery Turner. ...Read more

A memory of Bridgend in 1860 by Rita Tait