Memories

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“New” Bus Station

I'm thinking this photo is from around 1968. The new bus station is to the right. That was built beneath the M1 motorway bridge and it and is clearly finished in the shot (the final southern extention of the M1 was finished late ...Read more

A memory of Mill Hill in 1968

Wylam Gardens

This photo was taken about 1961 in Wylam Gardens. The girl on the right was called Rita D.

A memory of Wallsend in 1961 by Arthur Yarranton

Wem

I lived in Wem for many years, my father and mother owned A E Rodger's painter and decorated and the wallpaper shop in Aston Street, then the High Street. I went to the infant and junior school and the secondary. I have lovely memories of Wem ...Read more

A memory of Tilstock in 1960 by Lynn Taylor

Weekend Sunbathing

I used to go to the bathing lake every weekend rain or shine , I used vinegar and olive oil to get a tan, I even lay on tin foil at one time , I used to arrive as the baths opened , alongside the life guards , I have a photo ...Read more

A memory of Southport in 1960 by Margot Holland

Walking To School

I went to Downshall Infants and Primary up to the age of 12 when I then went to Ilford Country High in Gants Hill. I remember the daily walk along Meads Lane calling for a sour grapes gob stopper that would dye our mouths dark ...Read more

A memory of Seven Kings in 1963 by Linda Bell

Tracing My Ancestors

Hello all, my name is Steve Lane and I found this site whilst tracing my family. As a kid I lived in [Conningsby Court] Armfield Cresent. My dad Alf Lane used to drink in the Buck's Head and as a kid I remember sitting outside ...Read more

A memory of Mitcham in 1960 by Steve Lane

Toy Shop

We came to Banstead from New Zealand and my parents bought 2 shops in High Street, the toy shop down one end which had some nursery things in it also, and the nursery shop up the middle of town. I was so blessed to see this photo as we are ...Read more

A memory of Banstead in 1963 by Corinne Pennay

The Star Hotel 1960s

My father worked at the Star Hotel and has some wonderful stories but as much as I try I can't seem to find any photographs of the hotel . In the 1970s, I myself went to a few discos held there, so I vaguely remember the ...Read more

A memory of Maidstone in 1960 by Angela Davey

The Bridge At Llanuwchllyn

I know this view very well, as my aunt and uncle lived in Ty Newydd, their garden led down to the river on the right hand side of the photo. Spent many an hours playing in the river and fishing with my cousins, never caught anything!

A memory of Bala in 1963 by Bob Hughes

Sweet Shop

i remember a crowd of us used to meet up at the cross in caldicot ,we used to love to go to the sweet shop run by the old couple mr mrs daly ,they were always freindly and loved all the kids who went in there ,he could be a bit scary at ...Read more

A memory of Caldicot in 1960 by Maria Ward