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I was born in Brampton Road 1950. I went to Roe Green School. I remember Standford's the little sweet shop where we could buy four shrimps & four black jacks & four flying saucers for 3d. I ...Read more

A memory of Kingsbury in 1950 by John Roberts

I was born in Okenshaw in 1952, I lived in Single Row with my mam, dad and brother Peter, my name was Gail Glendinning. I went to the local school, the teacher was called Miss Grey, the head master was a Mr Chicken. ...Read more

A memory of Oakenshaw in 1952 by Gail Kirsop

Does anyone remember Dalby Square in the mid 70's? Especially The Oxonia Hotel which was run by my parents, Ken and Bernice Smith. I visited a couple of years ago and the whole row of buildings at the top of the square ...Read more

A memory of Kingsgate in 1975 by Paul Smith

This photo is actually Lansdown Road, the hotel on the right, The Lansdown is still active but as a gastro pub with a lovely garden to sit and drink in. Lansdown Place follows on from the hotel on the right and is a lovely row of ...Read more

A memory of Cheltenham in 2011 by Lorraine Martin

I wonder if anyone can help me . I am researching for a book and I need information on an inn called The Masons arms in Tunnell road. In 1900 it was run by a Mr Williams and his family.Has anyone any old photos of the inn or ...Read more

A memory of Abercarn in 1900 by John Michael Taylor

My brother, George Machin, used to go on these boats. He was in the building trade and they used to wear heavy donkey jackets etc. Him and his mates broke up for the holidays from work with their ...Read more

A memory of Congleton by Ann Hartley

Just a few of my very fond memories: Village shops – Turner’s, Vicarage Hill; Top Post Office; Mrs Jones, opposite the Swan; Mrs Jones from her front room at the end of Blacky Row; Humphreys Newsagent from their ...Read more

A memory of Rhostyllen by John Povah

My godparents from Hotspur Street were the above family who, I was told, gave a home to my father aged 13, on the death of his father, in the Great War in 1917. My grandfather was Tailor of Tynemouth who paraded grandmother in the ...Read more

A memory of Tynemouth in 1930 by Jo Smart

I was sent to Bridgnorth at the age of 5 from our home in Birmingham to stay with my aunt and uncle (Doris and Arthur Howse) during 1942 due to the bombing in Birmingham. We lived in St Marys Street, about 100 yards down from ...Read more

A memory of Bridgnorth in 1942 by Keith Macdonald

I was born in the village in 1942 at 61 Stone Row, one of four cottages behind the post office - the post office and village store was owned and run by Mr and Mrs Sargent back then. Alveley was a quiet village and only came to ...Read more

A memory of Alveley in 1947 by Bill Scriven