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I loved it here, swam all day, had lots of fun. I just wish it was still here today as it was a great place for many of us from Gosport.

A memory of Gosport in 1972 by Anne Marie Baxter

RAF Upavon first came to my attention while on my Air Radar Fitters course at RAF Yatesbury in 1961. I was taken by a friend to the Gliding Club operating from Upavon and quickly got hooked on flying. The CFI at the time was ...Read more

A memory of Upavon in 1961 by Christopher Morris

I was born and brought up in Northwood Hills, and lived there until I was 24. I have never been back, but whenever I thought of it I couldn't help wondering how accurate my memories were. I'm amazed, looking at these ...Read more

A memory of Northwood Hills by Claire White

As a school boy I clearly remember having my hair cut at Heatherly’s barber shop, situated at the top of Upper Brook Street. The shop was run by two old guys (brothers I think) one was named Tom, not sure about the other. A fascinating ...Read more

A memory of Rugeley in 1950 by David Knapper

I would like to know what was the history of the old Tudor-looking public toilet building that used to be at the bottom of the bus station when I was growing up in the 1950s. It was a shame to see it demolished. Does anyone remember ...Read more

A memory of Chelmsford by Victoria Manning

The inferno was the old British Legion hall in Station Approach by the labour exchange. Yes, the Court school of dancing was upstairs next to the Granada, many a happy saturday night was spent there, also day times at Danson lido.

A memory of Welling in 1958 by Kenneth Benham

When I left Singlegate School in 1952, my first job was wih the Mitcham Council Nurseries situated on a road south of the Common. I recall mostly weeding flower beds and washing pots. I did go on occasions in the van ...Read more

A memory of Mitcham by Laurie James

I was born at 6 Salters Lane, Wingate to parents of Ann and Albert Hodgson. I have good memories of the village till I moved to Shotton when I was 15. My dad was a miner at Horden pit till the big strike ended his work. I ...Read more

A memory of Wingate in 1966 by Margaret Ann Hodgson

Southbridge Road, South Croydon. I am looking for the name of a building that was at 94 Southbridge Road in Croydon. I am presuming it was a pub... we have a photo of it - looks like a pub but is it?

A memory of Croydon by Wendy Mortimer

My sister Christine lived in North Road from babes till 18-19 years old. I can remember the parade of shops, the chemist, Clair's hairdressers, Combes the bakers, Pickerings hardware store. There was a shop where we bought our shoes and I'm ...Read more

A memory of Bedfont by Brenda Dowd