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Fantastic Township
I have very fond memories of Coldbackie. It’s one of those fantastic undiscovered gems in Sutherland. My grandparents bought a croft there in the 1950s and I spent much of my childhood playing at the beach, in the woods, or by ...Read more
A memory of Coldbackie in 1990 by
Many A Beer Here
Many a beer here I have downed, served by the landlady who was then locally known as Brandy Lil, I can't imagine why though?
A memory of Chilham in 1973 by
Phil & John''s Amazing Journey Part 3 Scouts Field Head And Further Afield
Heading out of the village, our next port of call is the Scout Hut. Was it still there? Well the old gravel path that we used to walk or cycle up was blocked by new buildings. ...Read more
A memory of Groby in 1970 by
Brandy
I'm pretty sure this photo is of me on a my pony Brandy outside our house (Barclay House) in St Keverne Square. I recognise the jumper and shoes .... pretty bad!!! Awful to think that he's long gone now, he was such a lovely animal. Those were the days!
A memory of St Keverne in 1968 by
Kitchen Staff
I worked at Moorlands with Chef Freddie Davis, a Basque Chef, great man, brandy and a garlic clove before we started the day, had a pastry cook who drove an Austin Champ. I believe the manager was called Smith. Freddie gave me a ...Read more
A memory of Haytor Vale in 1967 by
Pontin's Holiday Camp
I had a holiday job for 8 weeks at Pontin's in the summer of 1967 before going up to Oxford University. I worked in the staff canteen with Philipe, a young Frenchman; and then also part-time as a barman. The camp deputy ...Read more
A memory of Bracklesham Bay in 1967 by
Gilfach
Hello, I have just been reading people's memories of Gilfach Goch and I must say it brought tears to my eyes. I have now moved to County Durham and love it here. I've moved from one mining village to another. Wherever I go I will never ...Read more
A memory of Gilfach Goch in 1967 by
Living In Wickford 1963 1972
We lived from 1963 - 1972 in Wickford, all of us 3 children going to Wickford Junior school up Market Road. I can recall a man who used to paint lead soldiers from his house near the school. From 11 years of age I ...Read more
A memory of Wickford in 1967 by
Looking Back
Post house coffee bar (Dilaplos), I lived in there, lunch most dinner times, and back in when the shop closed. I worked in Stylo's, corner of Northgate and Crown Street. Myself and a lad called Frank Uttley(hairdresser) used to get ...Read more
A memory of Darlington in 1965 by
I Would Like To Make Contact With Any Old School Mates
Hello to all, I was at Warnham Court in 1963 to 1970 (or thereabouts) My dormitory was Wran. I would very much like to make contact with anyone who may just be able to remember me. ...Read more
A memory of Warnham Court School in 1963 by
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A peaceful view showing Otter Rock and Brandy island, taken on a still day, with the boats' reflections hardly stirring in the water.
Yateley has an area known as Brandy Bottom - a reminder of the days when smuggling was rife here.
The beach may have been home to bathing machines by day, but at night there were other things going on - in 1853 a raid by customs men revealed 153 casks of smuggled rum and brandy.
Coverack men were infamous for smuggling, and early coastguards reported that '7,000 ankers of brandy' had been covertly run ashore in the bay in the previous twelve month period.
This part of the Sussex coast was once a favourite haunt of smugglers, with tea and brandy among the booty brought ashore.
Lee was a favoured spot for smugglers, who did not do things by halves - in September 1820 it is recorded that 1,500 gallons of brandy and gin were landed here in one night.
Brandy, tobacco, lace and velvet were brought up from Pilling shore by horses.
respectable, though gout-ridden, old age, writing his memoirs and receiving a small pension from the respectable local worthy Lord Rolle, who admired the wily Jack's nerve - and may have received a keg of brandy
This was yet another popular spot with smugglers, who often ensured the silence of the local parson with the odd cask of brandy.
though gout-ridden, old age, writing his memoirs and receiving a small pension from the respect- able local worthy Lord Rolle, who admired the wily Jack's nerve—and may have received a keg of brandy
Under cover of darkness, brandy, tobacco and bolts of lace and velvet were brought along Velvet Lane from the shore.
respectable, though gout-ridden, old age, writing his memoirs and receiving a small pension from the respectable local worthy Lord Rolle, who admired the wily Jack's nerve - and may have received a keg of brandy
Coverack men were infamous for smuggling, and early coastguards reported that '7,000 ankers of brandy' had been run ashore in a single 12-month period.
The lettering on the windows closest to the camera advertises teas and dinners, while that on the far window lists brandies, wines and whiskies.
Marlon Brando stars in 'Mutiny on the Bounty' on the advertising board (left).
It also evidently stocked Daren bread - a popular Hovis-like brand in its day.
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