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Visited Abergwynfi a couple of times in the past 20 years, to see where my Great Grandfather was a policeman in 1902. His name was John Normington. We visited the old Police station which is now someone's home, did not get a chance to talk to anyone as no one was home. Does anyone out there have any info on the history of the police station. I have lived in Canada for the past 40 years. Andy Normington
My sister Lesley spent her 5th birthday at Heswall hospital. On 26th April 1957. She'd had encephalitis and then became epileptic. She had a birthday party on the ward, we have some photos of her sat in her cot/bed. She had two enormous black eyes and was heavily medicated.She still has the doll she recieved from our mum and dad on that day. I wish i knew about that time, but i was only 4 years old. I am trying to find out about her life. Thank you for this wonderful site full of memories.
Anyone who lived in North Motherwell during the 1950s may remember the single-storey, concrete-built insurance offices (long demolished) that were situated at the top of Fort Street adjacent to Antonine Avenue. Throughout the 50s I always attended the children’s Christmas parties held there where the dance “Bee Baw Babbity” was a standard feature of the festivities. 8mm ...see more
I lived in South Vale until 1963. It was a real community with nice neighbours. I went to Rockmount school and spent hours playing in the park opposite it. The Crystal Palace grounds were fenced off but us kids used to climb over the fence! I remember the maze which was all overgrown and the statues of prehistoric animals which we used to climb on. We also used to play in the grounds of the Blind College and lots of ...see more
I lived at 24 letterstone st from 1957 -68 it was pulled down under CPO my mum and were Bill and Elsie Kennedy I went to Heyworth st school 57 to 63 ~secondary school was Toxteth Tech god knows why me folks sent me there when I could have gone to John Hammo. My mum worked at barkers as a toffee dipper and my dad was a joiner at sturlas (they had stores in the north) my nan and granddad were ...see more
I was born in Rectory rd in 1940.I went to East Thurrock primary school from 1944 until 1950 when I went to Torells.I started work in Grays high street in 1955 at Gorstons butchers. The cab company I remember was Pratleys.
When I put query re `Paint Factory in Gatley, it should have been Battery Factory. When Camel Accumulators were bombed in London 1941, they came to Gatley and had a factory behind St. James church (Gatley Grenn) I kepp getting closed doors when I make enquiries re Battery Factory which also became known as Duralife. It was demolished/ closed circa 1981/82, does anybody recall this factory?
Went to Clarendon secondary modern school between 1963 to 1967. Lived on clement attllee flats. Does anyone have school photos from then please
I was the head teacher that was appointed.when Mr Butller retired.My family ,that is my wife and two children took up residence in the school house(part of the school building). We have many happy memories of our tenure.I was very impressed with the support that the parents gave me and school . Money was raised to provide a swimming pool and other needed facilities. Past pupils will remember Jacey the goat that I ...see more
Ive found out that the village school, which was on the corner of Snowswick lane and the lechlade road, was knocked down for road widening. What I want to know is there any photos of the school. The road was never widened. The head teacher was Mrs Cornley and the other teachers name was Mrs Dancey. there were only two classes. The school mates I went to school with were, Betty, Anne and Pat ...see more
I was born in Denholme but moved to Wilsden when I was two. I can remember arriving in the back of a furniture truck. It was a lovely life for a child, even after the war started. Most of the dads were away fighting but the women in the village were supportive of each other. My Mum went to work in Amblers mill and one lady in the street looked after all the children not yet at school. The older children ran ...see more
I lived in a large house which came with my Fathers job as a cowman on a Dairy farm. He milked approx 60 head of Guernsey/Jersey cows. This was near the Golf club. I could see a very tall radio mast from our sitting room. I used to walk down a hill to the little mixed business shop to buy items for my mother. I went to a tiny primary school which I walked to every day and later I went to Queen Elizabeths Grammer ...see more
Does anyone remember a girl named Mary Jones - her brother was Jimmy Jones and cousin was James Barnard. She was my best friend for such a short time and then had to leave infants/junior school as her dad remarried (her mum died of pneumonia). She was at St. Leonards for a couple of years. We went to girl guides together and she would hand me 'love letters' from her brother. St. Leonards was such a tiny ...see more
I grew up in Foxbury Drive and went to Vine Road Primary when the uniform was green and yellow. Headmaster was called Mr Ayres I think, I remember a teacher called Mr Swatton who saved my life in the playground by getting an ambulance quickly when I was stung on the throat by a wasp, have a life time allergy now to their stings. There was a large red house on the right hand side as you walked towards Windsor Drive ...see more
My Grandfather, John William Linge, and my Great-Grandfather, John Linge, lived at Wilson's New Cottage, Althorne in 1881. I have no idea where this cottage was situated and wonder whether anyone could help in locating it, please.
My mum teresa (terry) nolan woz born in 1950 she woz bought up by her grandparents in shepy road as she woz born out of wedlock to a josaphine nolan. I don't know what school she wouldve gone to as she didn't really speak of her childhood only fond memories of her grandad and her uncle. She later lived at lilychurch with her uncle dennis and cousins susan, twins rosemary and pauline nolan. She worked in the trebor ...see more
As a teenager I did the family shopping in Greenford every Saturday and went to Lists for great bread and cakes. One of the ladies serving the bread became my brother's mother-in-law!
Great times in both in the early 80's
I spent happy years at Wixoe school before going on to Halstead grammar school in 1945. I remember Miss Bareham she rode her bike from Clare and miss Watts lived in the school house I lived over the bridge in Baythorne end my brothers and I used to paddle in the river we had a lovely childhood there I was Hilda Coe then my brothers still live there.
My maternal grandparents used to live in Cleckheaton - not sure of the address, but it was up a hill, in a back to back house not far from my Mum's brother Terence Rush. He also lived in a back to back house with his wife Norma and their son Terence Michael. I know that both Terence senior and Norma have passed away, but I often wonder what has happened to Terence Michael. As is the way with lots of families, ...see more
My parents moved into Stanner House as newly weds in 1952. My siblings and I were born from 1956 - 1964. It was a lovely old house and my parents kept chickens. The house was demolished in 1964. It had a couple of barns in the side garden as the house used to be a farmhouse in the 1800's when it was built. I have a photograph of this house but not sure how to attach the pic on this site. Please email me if you have any pictures or memories of Stanner House please on helen@stella574.demon.co.uk
Hi all, have thoroughly enjoyed reading all the memories of cranford, I lived in cranford from birth in 1978 until late 1986 my father was born in cranford in 1945, I just wandered if anyone had any photographs of cranford, anytime from anytime between about the late 1940's through to the mid 1980's? If you did and would be kind enough to share them, or maybe scan them and I could have a copy then I ...see more
I am trying to find some of my old school friends at St. andrews from 1957-1960. It would be great to hear from you. I lived in victoria place off Duppas Hill Lane, my friends were John Smith,Brian Jackson,John Bickerstaff who i believe now lives in Newhaven. I would like to thank Sid Langran an old school friend for contacting me but would like to hear from more if possible. With Thanks Cliff (KIP) Carver.
I have fond memories of growing up in Aveley. We first lived in the pre-fabs in Dacre Cr. or Ave. when I was about 5. I vividly remember my first day at the infants school. Marching into the hall to the 'soldiers tune' played on the piano by Mrs. Ward (I think). Getting the slipper from the headmistress (Mrs. Branch or Blanch) at 5 or 6 years old for running up the school drive towards the High St. Playing in the ...see more
Used to go swimming every day in the Barracks when the Irish Guards were there.
my grandparents lived in mount pleasant rd my father was born in Risca. Moriah hill my great grandfather kept The Western Valleys Inn, in the early 1900's
any information on pub named The Western Valleys Inn
I (nee Boden) remember playing on bombed sites in old Southampton ('Below Bar') during and after the 2WW. My parents lived in Cliff Cottage, Albion Place (now a pay and display). I attended St Johns primary school, French St. I had 1 younger sister: Janet. I have some old photos inc. school classes: aprox 1949-51
Was at Ravenswood for 2 years .Mrs D ,the matron ruled with rod of iron. Remember being beaten for wetting the bed . Hard to believe those places used to exist RICHARD WILSON
Hi my name back in the 60's was Jacqueline Hadley, I lived with Mum & Dad and my brother Philip for 2 years in Warwick Gardens flats on London Rd and later moved to 43 Goston Gardens to a lovely house. We both went to Winterbourne school and Philip went on to Selhurst grammer in Croyden. We roamed the district as kids all the way up to Purley way and back ...see more
As a 14 year old living in these dangerous war year's, we were used to seeing dog-fights between the Spitfires and Luftwaffe so much so that we were rather blasé about taking cover when danger threatened. Came the flying bomb in 1944 and it was a different kettle of fish because they were unpredictable in their performance and though we realized that when the engine stopped we were to take cover or lay flat ...see more
I have just started researching and writing a family history for my daughter who was born here in Australia and has little knowledge of the backgrounds of her English grand- and great grandparents. My theme is "Thank you for the Music", as both sides of my parents' families were very musical and it is a big part of my life here in Oz. I've started with my mother's family who were born and brought up in ...see more
MY MAM USED TO TAKE ME TO ALL THEASE PLACES WHEN I WAS ABOUT 10.I REMEMBER THE FIRST NUDE SHOW AT THEGRAND WHEN THE NUDES WERE BEHIND A NET CERTAIN AND DID NOT MOVE WASENT PROPER THEM DAYS.AND ALL THE PICTURES HOUSES WERE GREAT. MAM USED TO TAKE ME QUITE ALOT DAD PREFERD THE MITRE ARMS CRAWHALL ROAD. BY GOD I WISH THEM DAYS WERE BACK ANYBODY FROM RICHMOND STREET WILL REMEMBER ME AND THE FAMILY IF THEY DO LET ME HEAR FROM YOU TARA
during this time my name was cath Packham i used to live with my grandma and my couson charles my granma was called mrs woods i lived at 16 oswald street and went to st wilfrids school anybody out their remembers?
I was born in Oldchurch Hospital in 1943 and lived in Victor Gardens until I was married in June 1962. The garden of our bungalow (No. 22) backed on to Sibley, the butchers field, which we called " The Orchard". It was where the cattle grazed before slaughter. One of the slaughtermen used to give my mum some chitterlings from the slaughtered pigs and these were placed in a very small galvanised bucket and ...see more
Kids like me were taken swimming from Mickleham School here oncxe a fortnight by coach. The teacher was a Miss James. John Payne I lived on BoxHill from 1947 to 1968.
My Mum and Dad Phylis and Wally Payne worked par time here in 1954 t0 1960. It as owned by a Mr Lloyd who had a standard vanguard car he also kept a monkey in a very large cage. John Payne.
I went to Shaftesbury school as a day boy, along with Syd Binstead, David Collyer, John Lucas etc, my father Stan Burdett was the school engineer and we lived at No 1 The Firs in Bisley. As a lot of you probably know the school is now Coldingly prison.
hello, I found this site and have enjoyed reading people's memories of Abercarn. I've found that my family lived there for some period of time around 1914 and was wondering if anyone knew them or lived near them, or even knows the street where they lived? It was No.1 Sunny Bank Terrace, Abercarn. My Grandparents names were Harriet & William Gilks.. William worked in the coal mines at the time. I Would really appreciate any information. Thanks, Jean. x
Hi I lived in Farrington Gurney . I used to walk our dog to meet Betty and we then joined the school bus at the end of the street Ruth used to visit my Mum and Dad after I had left home to check they were O.K. I believe there was a third sister Peggy.
I spent many a good Sunday in Blaise with my friends June & Pam Box in the 60's with our trannies, behive hairdo's and fags checking out the lads and playing the latest top twenty, was it Pick of the Pops? We lived in Tormarton Crescent, many very Happy Memories of Henbury, now its resembles a war zone.
I have nothing but fond memories of my time at Whittlebury,okay if you were expecting to advance to Oxbridge,forget it but it did teach you to fight your'e own battles and make your own bed.I had a head start I suppose because I came from a large family so going to a bigger one was easy. I was very sport minded being in the first eleven in football coached by "Buck" Ryan and the first eleven cricket coached ...see more
I lived at 22 Bristol Ave,that ran onto Broom lane,At the other side was a railway sidings and Jacksons Brick works.The next road to us was Station Rd which ran from broom lane to Stockport road.i remember going town on a tram.when I was little I used to lay in bed and listen to the steam trains in the sidings the clanking of coal trucks and occasionally an express train would thunder by on the main line.i went to ...see more
I also remember the lady in the market doorway selling shrimps and prawn I do not hink I have ever tasted such tasty sea food .In my earlier days my father Joseph Parson used to run Jepsons tripe stall needless to say I was brought up on tripe
My father c e l dance P/o navigator was based@ dishforth chris spoke fondly of his crew (he died2002 Ex Worcester grammar SCH (think he did a spell in Canada too)I'm chris his son got his maps etc I'm Now in my 70s but getting war info was like pulling hens teeth (u know the phenomenon I'm sure) Any info would be great
Was part of a "Youth Group" called The Associates during the 70s. No, not a Boy-Band but an 18+ youth group who used to meet on Thursday night and party in the cellars of the High Campions annexe to the local college. Many names come to mind but who can forget the "guiding light" of Brian Catchpole and the unique character of "Fang". Road trips were made in an ambulance converted to a minibus painted purple and gold, generally driven by Peter. Ah happy days!!
My Father Frank Garrett was stationed, very early in the Second World War, in an Army Camp in the Treacle Bolly area, west of Malborough. As a Butcher by trade he was a, or maybe the ‘Mess’ Butcher for a field Mess, I think, in the area to the west of Malborough. He was billeted with a Mr & Mrs Twyman who probably lived in Malborough. I was aged 3 at the time and my Mother and I ‘visited Dad’ there, although I ...see more
I lived in the prefabs at 13 Meadowside from 1947 to 1955. When I was 9 years old I moved to Linden Ave on the tree estate. I went to Oakfield primary where I had the best teacher Mr Gee, who was the only teacher I had for the whole of my time there. I can remember the glory bumps on the heath and going to the football on the heath with my father who was a referee. I remember being smuggled in to the Granada by my ...see more
My Dad worked there all his working life he started working for Sid about circa 1958. I know all the ppl previously named. SC Cummins went bust but his son took over and then sold out. He went for a richer life in the states. So many loyal workers in Crewe just like today put on the doyle :(
My grandparents Fred and Rosa Clarke lived in Lessingham Avenue. My mother Peggy also lived there is until her marriage to Sydney George Compton. I am their daughter Jeanette and I have a brother Terry. My parents are now dead. I remember staying at my grandparents in Lessingham Avenue and visiting them during summer holidays when young from North Liverpool where my parents moved to after the war. I remember ...see more
I went to St Mary's School in Russell Road, Miss Bryant was the headmistress at the time. We used to waste time walking through the Arcade on the way home or else pass by the Theatre to look at the photographs outside. I spent many years at the Wimbledon School of Dancing. I then went to the Ursuline Convent in Downs Road. I lived and worked in the area until I was 21. I have since lived in 8 countries but still ...see more
Hello, I worked on Colin Jardine ward at Treloars 1968- 1969.The ward sister was Sister Marie Tarr.I moved back to Wales in 1969 but still try and visit Alton most years as we have good friends there.I remember a patient called Barry who came from Guernsey, having his 21st birthday whilst a patient on the ward, we took him to the Indian restaurant in Alton, which I think is still there. Very happy memories there.
I was born in 1953 and live at Number 2 Thornton Square just on the opposite side of Manchester Road to Ryan Street where I went mumming down to Donisthorpe Street where my Great Auntie Doris lived. I was dressed in what was called a siren suit in red with a pointy bit at the top of the head. It is lovely to hear of someone else who remembers mumming night.
I remember North Thoresby primary school, with it's toilets across the yard. I went to the church St Helens and my Grandma is buried there. I used to go train spotting with my eldest brother Mick and I still keep in touch with a childhood friend who I have known all my life. She now lives in North Coates. There was a playing field and just up from it was Browns yard. Some of my relations still live around or ...see more
See Welwyn and district Local Historical Association Welwyn Focus for Dec.2001.
I was a boarder at St Aloysious High School 1948/1949 till it closed. I have only got a few memories of being there. I returned to the school when it was being converted into apartments. I spoke to a nun who still lived in the convent next door. She told me that there had been reunions over the years, but I was never aware of this. Anyone there the same time?
my grandma was called Martha Dinnie, came from Jarrow, lived at 55, Hedly Street, Percy Main.
In January 1944 I was just over a year old and lived in Essex with my parents, John and Ellen (Nell) White. Mum and I were evacuated to Nelson, we travelled by train and shared the long journey with many service men. We stayed with a lovely couple, Mr and Mrs Slater and Mrs Barnes. They had a grocers shop but I don,t know the address. Mum managed to get a pram for me and she said she would walk for miles. My ...see more
My husband's Great Great Grandfather, Alexander Clayhills Cameron, attended the Letham School for five years . We have a reference written by his teacher, Mr G Millar and dated the 26th May, 1836. This letter was addressed to Mr James Wilson of Foodie, his uncle. In 1840, Alexander worked for 18 months as a miller with Mr James Forrest, a miller of Milldens. We have a certificate of this employment ...see more
In the early thirties I lived with my parents in the lower flat inTuskar Street. We safely played outside the house with local friends. Maze Hill Schoolwas in danger of closing and my Mother was asked if I could go to the school to swell the numbers. I loved it.We had to have a nap every afternoon in tiny camp beds. Before Empire Day, we rehearsed two dances around the Maypole and sang Sweet Lass of ...see more
I was married in All Saints church on 6th July 1974 sadly it did not last but seeing the church has brought back lots of happy memories. Does anyone know if the church is still in use?
trying to remember about plymouth
Just before you were leaving the wee "zoo" on the prom at Largs, there was a sign, I believe it said...."The most dangerous animal in the world"........... It was a mirror !
Dear Sir, My parents Derek and Shirley Battye were the licensees of the Globe in 1965 and I have many happy memories of the time we spent there, I would often catch crabs from thec quay and first went to school in Newton Ferrers via the minibus that picked us up from the "square" every morning . My best friend was Everett Leonard who lived in the house opposite , we would play on his "winch boat" for hours or fish in the ...see more
Hi' i am tryin to trace my family' my mam was from Blackhall rocks' her name was irene topping She sadly past away in 2009' my mams sisters Were called joyce' dorothy' mary and a brother caleed Jack' they are all gone now apart from Jack' but my auntie joyce had' daughters elizabeth and joyce and carol' and son jimmy' their name was jackson' carol died ' And i heard that elizabeth and jimmy did too But dont ...see more
I remember Beldoms and the Chocolate Box. Does anyone remember the lovely gardens at the back of the police station in Cobden road they kept bees there also. I wonder if any one remembers what we used to call The Shantee it was a wooden shack on Wanstead flats on the path between Bushwood And Belgrave road, they use to sell cups of tea soft drinks and cake, we would stop there for a rest after a walk to the first ...see more
Hi I remember standing on the top of Bearmore Bonk watching the Codsall Villa football team on a Sunday morning with my now gone mate Reg Genard. Rembering my cousin Wacker Walker and his manger Big George shouting as if at was the world Cup match Wacker and his team mates running up and down the fieldsome times stopping for a smoke Codsall Villa played on a Sunday morning after most of the team played for North Bank on the Saturday
It was 2a which went down Hubbard road by Cemetery
I have just read Jans comments about the Finch Family. Johnny Finch is my uncle, Elsie Finch was my wonderful nan, Jean Finch is my mum. Rosie Finch sadly passed away, but Georgie Finch (her husband) is still alive. Elsie finch (the eldest daughter) is well and Denis, the youngest of the children. My name was Sharon Close until I married and my dad is Tony Close, brother Larry. We lived at number 1 ...see more
I grew up at 43 Grove Road, Mill End,1931-1955. My much beloved father, H.P.Farr was the Watch Maker for about 40 years at 165A High Street. Dad occupied the little shop from about 1929 to circa 1969. I think the photo is wonderful.
I was born at 109 nether street , a great place for a kid to grow up , the castle , ravenscraig park hill 60 The old grave yard , we were never bored as kids ,why would we be with all that on our door step .We moved to wright place then I emigrated to New Zealand in 1965 but try to come back every few years to catch up and recall the past , also I am interested to see which way Scotland will vote
My first job after leaving school in 1968 was at the original Frith & Co. in Raglan Road, Reigate. The company was based in a large Victorian mansion and in many ways the working methods probably hadn't changed much since the early 1950s.
The nostalgia market was in its infancy in 1968 and the company had no idea about the potential value of the historic collection held in its negative library. The ...see more
During the early world war 11 years I was "evacuated" to my grandparents who lived at No 3 Wrockwardine from my parent's house in Seaford, Sussex as the air raids and bombing were becoming too severe. My father, Frank was a policeman in Seaford, Sussex and, because of the war issues was extremely busy. Anyway I spent a lovely, peaceful, couple of years or so there and attended the local village school which ...see more
I remember delivering meat to the Edith Brough home for my father who was the manager of Charley Young at the time. I don't know why the children were there I thought they were the result of broken homes, marriages or orphans.I used to see them walking down Whaggs Lane to school.The main entrance to the home was at the junction of Whaggs Lane and Broom Lane as well as another entrance off Grange Lane.I,m afraid I don't know the names of any of the children.
The building still looks there same, there was a red postbox on the lower right hand corner of the picture turning into Blundel Lane. I lived on the Stoke Road. Just past the pub was a shop called FourWays -where we spent our pocket money on sweets! And beyond that towards the station is the village hall which is still there and looks similar - I had ballet lessons in there.
There was a Bakery, Hairdressers, Florist, and Newsagents where we used to buy frozen slabs of ice cream for the Junior School lunch (Moleside School - demolished and now new houses) in Vincent Drive. It still looks similar to today.
Does anyone remember the webb family that lived in upminster road around 1955?
Three generations of my family have lived in Bowdon. One of the small cottages on the left of the picture was my first home. I was Christened and Married at St. Mary's Church. My Great Grandparents, Grandparents, Parents, and my Sister are all buried in the Church yard.
I was at Hilltop from 1958 to 1961...I remember walter and Rose Hall who ran the place and their daughter Pamela...also the guesthouse which was run by mr & mrs Spiers...walking to yhe school at Ben Rhydding...happy days indeed
