Sutton At Hone, The Bridge c.1960

Photo ref: S542006

Does anyone remember school days from 1956 to 1960, my memories, though tinged with discomfort because of the headmasters dislike of me 'Old Enoch' we used to call him, however I still have fond memories of Mrs Everest and Mr Emerson, people in my Class that I can still remember were Marilyn Everest, Melanie Baker, Linda Van whose father owned or worked on the old water cress beds, Linda Bowler, David Knot, ...see more

I was born at 6 St. Johns Terrace, 3 doors away from Mr Bird's Post Office and store (which is shown in your photo). How many hours have I sat on those steps outside? We used to play in the road and when we heard a vehicle coming we would sit on the steps while it passed - I don't think you can do that today. Directly opposite the Post Office was G.J.Garret Agricultural Implement Depot and the ...see more

I should like to know what happened to a baby called Sammy. He shared my nursery in 1945 when his mother was working for my familly, who lived then at Sutton Lodge. I believe that he went to America with his mother just after the war and I should love to know what happened to the family since then. Sutton Lodge was demolished in the 50's but some of my family are buried in the churchyard and their name is Langlands.

I remember you Dennis Falvey, my name is Mavis Smith (now Andress). I remember going to the village hall dance which I think was each week, and I think your cousin was there and myself and Barbara Tallett kept going back into the hall to see him! Those were wonderful days. I think the guys that held the dance night had a record player, that's all!!! How strange! How we have advanced in that short ...see more