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This photo shows the road junction (left behind the car) leading to East Coker village. From 1960 onward I served my apprenticeship with FW Saunders the Rootes Group dealers in Reckleford. About this time Recklesford was widened all the way up the hill to the hospital and the delightful little Bide's Garden covered in tarmac. Yeovil councillors you effectively destroyed such a pretty little Somerset town. Shame on you!
Mr Cassare was a cheerful soul he fitted a recon engine into my Father's Morris Minor. We bought his house 6 Victoria Crescent so knew him well. The building opposite is the Imperial Cinema. Priority for me as a schhoolboy was the excellent chip shop offering free scraps. The pet shop sold me a rabbit which had performed with Sooty and Sweep on TV. At 13 years all my free ...see more
HELLO AGAIN, CAN YOU REMEMBER THE PRISONERS OF WAR USED TO GET DROPPED OFF AT THE TOP OF THE STREET BY ARMY WAGON AND THEN PICKED BY TRACTOR AND TAKEN UP TO HANKEYS FARM UP THE NORE LANE TO WORK ON THE FARM. PLEASE LOOK IN YOUR MESSAGES AND ACCOUNT ON YOUR FRANCIS FRITH WEBSITE YOU HAVE NOT READ MY MESSAGE. GOOD LUCK, DAVID.
I was born at Stilton Path Borehamwood in 1957, went to Greenacres Infants, Parkside Junior and Campions Secondary Modern School, and after attending a Secretarial course at Borehamwood College I worked at the local film studios as a temp in the script typing section for documentaries as well as Sky Petroleum, and the Council, moved to Theobald Street where I lived until I got married and then ...see more
My grandparents Eliza and Fred Tunstall bought a plotland Bungalow in 1939 they named the bungalow 'Jessica' after my mother. It was off Berry Lane backing onto the railway line. We had many happy summers in that bungalow, no electricity, sanitation or running water, it was wonderful! So many friends and relations came to stay, althought only 1 bedroom we all managed and tents were put in the front garden for the overflow. Happy memories.
I remember we use to go by Valence House and see a beautiful white swan Called "Queenie." that was in the 50's. we attended Bonham Rd school.
I worked in the National Provincial Bank which was in the parade of shops in DrYton from about 1960 to 1963 when I married I particularly remember Maureen Wood who also worked there and John and Mr Mimmack who was the deputy manager with Mr Whelan the manager if anybody remembers those days would love to hear from you my maiden name was Bowyer and married Stuart Ellis.
in 1955 I attended Oakwood school in chase road
My father was in the boys choir .William Frank Lush. He lived at Number 3 Railway cottages. His next door neighbor were the Tate's. John Tate is still alive and I'm in contact with him.The brother Leonard Sidney Lush disappeared from the family .It would be nice to know if anyone still remembers Leonard Sidney and can fill me in on any details or pictures .
William Evans born 1843 in Llanelli, Camarthen Wales moved to Bedlington Northumberland in 1861 and married Mabel Bell, in 1863. They first lived at the Barrington Colliery with their young children (in the 1870's). They later moved to Seaton Delaval in the 1880's where they lived at 71 Melton Terrace, New Hartley for 30 years. Their children were: - Thomas Evans / 1864 – ...see more
I went to tondu from 1958 until 1963. I lived in Gas Street. I was the local paperboy from about 1963 till 1969 and new almost everyone. I knew the thomas's and Hetty Kendal. Much as changed in that area Ozzy Sullivan still lives there. you will remember Walter who lived in the old lime kilns which we called Walters Caves. he mended watches in the cave and in the winter he slept in the kilns at Tondu Brickworks I LOVED TONDU ...see more
My paternal grandfather, Ernest Charles Chamberlain, proposed to my grandmother Annie Brooks, in the churchyard here. He brought her in his pony and trap, in about 1907. He had an agricultural business, Farmers' Inventions, at Beeston Brook, and he built Osborne House there, and later The Crest, because Osborne was too much for Annie to manage. Annie was from Bunbury - her family lived at Fairview, on the Whitchurch Road.
Our family of 3 children and Mammy and Daddy moved to the Spittal from Stonelaw Road when I was 5 years old.Great to have an inside toilet,bath and bedrooms,what a luxury also a kitchen with a cooker and even a fridge,after adding another 3 children to the family we had to move across the burn to a 5 in a block with up stairs and 3 bedrooms it was from here that I moved to Australia in 1965 with my then fiance ...see more
My grandparents lived at 5 Burns drive in the early 70s.I remember walking with my grandad to studfall shops and down to corby swimming baths.My grandad was also m.c at the silver band club in the 60s.They moved to browning walk late 70s and i would spend all my school holidays with them my nanna often taking me round to weland vale shops to the wool shop to get wool to knit my school jumpers.I made lots of freinds there ...see more
My Parents worked for Mr Bertie Allam who farmed at Downgate Farm and we moved into Nine Acres when they were new in 1953. I had a Saturday job at Bowyers when the Stables were owned by the Gammon Family cleaning the Tack and mucking out, we used to take a string of horses by road up to Little Bushy for grazing. My school friends lived opposite when we had spare time we used to play on the Clay Pit rail carts that ...see more
We moved to Newbury in 1963, living in Old Newtown Road. Our family name was Sharp and my dad Bernard Sharp was a labour councillor and also Head Master of Speenhamland School. Happy days!
I was born in Birkenhead and moved with mum and dad to Northern Ireland when I was about 6. My mum and dad's family lived in Birkenhead, Bebington and Bromborough. I was at my Nana's in Birkenhead and later Bebington for summer holidays. Once she, my Auntie Barbara, Uncle Eric and cousin Anne moved to Bebington I was able to run down to Eric and Marjorie's shop. It was a tobacconists. I know ...see more
Sometime during the autumn of 1945 our neighbour, who lived in The Oval, Banstead, comforted a Canadian woman she saw crying in High Street. That woman had flown over to visit her airman husband who was in Cuddington Isolation Hospital with diphtheria. Guess what ... my neighbour's daughter caught diphtheria - or, at least, it was said that she was a carrier. She was in Cuddington for a few weeks and came ...see more
I was born in Lewisham Hospital and grew up in Catford where my family had lived since the 1920's. We lived right near Mountsfield Park where my three siblings and I spent long hours having great fun. Mountsfield Park had a lovely tea room our mother would take us in there on a sunday afternoon and we could listen to the band playing just outside in the band stand. I also loved going to Saturday morning pictures all ...see more
Forgot to mention good old fred batty , how could I !. Fred was our chief of the householding, he was almost invisible, fred lived in de singlies block , he kept the block in a state of imaculate condiion. The copperpiping in the baths and toilets , shining like red gold, such a gentleman,never spoke untill spoken spoken to. What ever happend to dear fred ! He was a civvy !
i lived in hartfield rd until i was 15 Went to dundonald and then Pelham left in 61 . I remember Pat Pam Page are u twins? My surname was bedford
I am researching the Evans family, Richard Evans born 1822 and Elizabeth born 1819 and living at Malgwyn farm. Richard Evans born 1853 and Ophelia born 1854 and living at Twynyfron farm, Richard Offley Evans born 1881 and Eleanor born Bedlinog and living at Upper High Street, Bedlinog, Glamorgan. I am interested in making contact with any Evans descendents to share information and memories. I can be contacted anytime at evanstylerancestry@gmail.com Ken Evans.
My name is Sally Rufus (nee Bell). I lived in Smallfield Road from 1949 to 1956. I used to go to The Bell Inn every sunday with my parents and friends. I remember the fizzy lemonade in glass bottles and packets of crisps with the blue salt pack. They were good times as I remember the conquer tree and we used to take our dog Lofty a corgi. Our friends were The Tewsons, Lynne Smith and Family. Pippa and Duncan. It is many years ago but I remember we had fun
I was born in Barrow in 1954, later living in Dalton and Ulverston up to 1970. Many happy memories of a trip to the Ritz Cinema, but the one that stood out was Mutiny On The Bounty made in 1962 starring Marlon Brando & Trevor Howard. Probably my first visit. Also Abbey Road always appeared a grand entrance to the town a wide road and trees either side.
I am researching for a book and need information on the Wainwright family who lived in New street South Darenth. They are listed in the 1911 census living at this address. Also has anybody stories of local woman marrying soldiers who were based in Dartford during WW 1. Thanks for your time. John
The Cricketfield Stores traded until about 1985 and then became 'Hot Ice' take away?
Hi, I am trying to find out any information on the family of Wards that used to live in Kimberley Avenue, in Nunhead, Peckham. George b 1873 (Grocer) and Ellen had 13 children NOBBY – (William) - ELDEST SON - 1901 BENJAMIN WARD- 1906 EDWARD WARD - RICHARD - 1911 HARRY WARD STAN WARD – DOB - 28/4/1925 PECKHAM, South East London ERNIE - 1904 FRED WARD – dob 28/11/1920 Can ...see more
I was born in a prefab at Boxfields in November 1943. I have a brother Dave who was 13 years old when I was born. My parents were Olive and Edgar Poole and they came to live at Boxfields from Epsom in Surrey after my brother had been evacuated to my aunts in Midsomer Norton 18 months earlier to escape the bombing. After the war they decided that the area needed a Fish and Chip shop as there were no ...see more
I was at school then not a good time the head Master had it in for me my mum sorted it. By the way I am Susan Scott my married name was Phillips I enjoyed my childhood life in Hazel Grove. Torkington Park the red reck. Lots of fun no electronics. Bottle of orange juice and sandwiches and in the park for the day. Rope swings paddling you name it childhood fun in the day.
Market Street/Square holds lots of memories. Those underground toilets, buses maneovering round to take us home to the Marsh, which when young seemed miles away. My father was born in Anchor Lane, and there used to be a brilliant sweet shop in the top corner , also the Blue Anchor Pub where my Grandad used to drink. My father talks about playing football in that Square, obviously before the toilets were ...see more
I Went to Duke St and then on to City Rd.I remember Mr Spruce and a few more teachers.I lived on Warde St #98.Man U fan all the way
went to brighton ave gates head I hated every minute yes I remember botcheby morris dancer nutter and his choir good skive to get off lessons learnt more when I left that place than I did the whole time I was there
I remember the "cara" and the "nut" the kings head in fact all of Dartford and friends yes and you allen with your 6" turnups on your jeans, in fact when I remember I get quite nostalgic [sad] all the blokes and all the fun in "wild Dartford"
My family lived in Greywell House from 1955 when I was 9 until about 1965/66. I attended Runnemede House School in Rusham Park Avenue in Egham for a few years then moved on to St Brigidine's Convent in Windsor. I would like to know if Greywell House still exists and if anyone has any memories of their own of the house, the grounds, which incorporated the gardener's cottage and the old stables which ...see more
Did anybody go to lyne school near lyne Kirk. There were only about 13 pupils and the teacher was Mrs moncrief. My name was Jim shepley. After school I would walk over the fields with my sister Mary to lyne farm where my father Bill worked for a Mr Scarth. Happy memories. My name is the Kirk wall inside on the christening roll of honour. I have visited this little Kirk many times. My mother was Margaret Shepley nee Cockburn.
Did anybody attend a very small school called lyne school. Only about 13 people in the whole school! The teacher was miss/Mrs moncrief.very happy memories. It was near lyne Kirk where my name Jim shepley or edward shepley appears on the christening roll of honour. Have visited this little church many times. My sister was called mary shepley.we used to walk home through the fields to lyne farm where we lived as my ...see more
Eastchurch cliffs My parents bought a plot of land on the Eastchurch cliffs in the 1940s and my father designed and had built our bungalow called Glades End in Surf Crescent. At this time, there were very few buildings on the cliffs but then more people started to buy land and build. My father (who was a draftsman) designed and prepared drawings for several of these properties. It only took about an hour ...see more
Hi,I was at faf greatworth in 1971/2 , being the only raf police officer active, except sgt woods, ( tea ,coffie treasurer ) . The singlys accomadation was unheard of any where, pikey cpl cook, assisted by mrs ? Lovely person. We were about 20 living in , own bar ,great ! Having gone to brackly drafting in girls from local outlets, woolies etc for social events' great people. ...see more
The snow had started falling after lunch I think and just didn't seem to want to stop. As it carried on the buses were called up early to get us all home. Having got on to the bus we seemed to make a short distance along the road along the top and then stopped for what seemed like ages. We were not going anywhere so we got off and started to walk towards the main road where the problem became apparent. ...see more
I was born in Squires Lane. I clearly remember the ruins of Fulwell House. (I thought it had been bombed). We used to go there & dare each there to jump into what used to be the cellar, I guess! We also played on the slag heaps and made little fires! I remember taking part in Victory celebrations at the top of Cooling Lane, I think! I have not been back for several years, when we tried to find where ...see more
If I remember correctly on the far left was the chemists, then the butchers, then Reekie's the grocery shop, then Wayletts the sweet shop and post office and then on the right a greengrocers. This could all be wrong of course. I had my first Saturday job in Reekie's stacking shelves, tidying the stock shed washing floors and even the pavement outside. I think I got twenty-five shillings for a days work which went up to 30 on my next birthday.
I lived almost next door to Anchorite Well for many years until I left Kendal in 1969. The houses were occupied by Jenny Huck and the Hootons. The Hucks had one of the first colour televisions on the estate and I remember going to their house to watch an FA Cup Final in colour during the 1960's. I remember bringing a minnow back to Kendal from Coniston and putting it into the well. It grew up, lived, and was seen in ...see more
My parents lived at No. 7 The Crescent when I was born. Then - the sawmill was thriving. It burnt down sometime before 1950 when we moved away. There was a Lade at the back of the house which was a by pass of the Weir for the Mill to manage the river flow. It was a lovely place to grow up. Because we were at the bottom of a deep valley the sun disappeared early and radio signals were difficult to find. The waterfall ...see more
My parents moved to Blebo from Dura Den in 1950 when I was six. A windmill for electricity with 12 volt light bulbs. Paraffin lamps and a cesspool. It was several years before the pumping station at Clatto was built to provide a water supply. We lived in the corner house at the top of the hill next to the telephone box. The Forrets lived at the house facing down the hill and had a small farm. At the ...see more
Hi when I lived in Trafford Park my earliest memory was being in junior school. My maiden name was Gilbertson and I had a sister called Elaine. We would play on the park in 6 th street. I went to Trafford primary and remember Mr Organ as headmaster I also remember a Miss Clark and Miss Goldthorpe. We would later play netball with other schools in the district over in Stretford. We would go ...see more
Hi Eileen I do remember all your family and you didn't look poor to me always looked well dressed I am Sheila smiths sister so am a lot older than you I'm kathleen I'm more your Elsie's age we had a very flat ave. good for games like rounders x
I have fond memories of Sturry in the late '50s & early '60s when every week my Mum & I used to walk from Reed Avenue along the Sturry Road to the village, where my Granny lived in her little flat in Franklin House in the High Street. We used to stand on the bridge looking, as I remember, towards the mill, and watch the water flow very fast and very noisily on the opposite side; and sometimes we'd follow ...see more
I am 83 years old, my Grandparents lived in this village most of their lives until my Grandmother death in the 1940's when I was child I spent most of my weekends here my Grandmother lived in a cottage named Davis Cottages there was only two of them but now demolished, these cottage were opposite the Water Splash I can remember going over to use the swimming pool, next door was a café called The Spot the bus stop ...see more
I do remember the Grand and the Memorial cinema's where we had so much fun growing up.Watching wonderful movies sitting in the back row of the Grand and dancing and jiving to Terry Allens full band on Saturday night at the Memo it was all so wonderful and I have never forgotten those wonderful times. My father was the colliery manager at Newbridge .My name was then Joy Thomas I went to Tynewydd School ...see more
Born in 101 Albert Road, moved to Charlton House and lived in flat No.38; the Whitby's, Streets, Watsons, Sullivans, Corrs, Reynolds, Ryans, Butchers, were all my neighbours. I went to St Marys School, Granville Road then onto Gordon Memorial then to Willesden Tech College. Anyone remember the coach trips to the seaside? I remember the adults throwing coins out of the coach windows before it ...see more
Are we talking about this school as the new school? I went there,does anyone remember Mr.Pryor who taught science?What a great teacher,remember helping him build his house in Crossy.
I was browsing this site and saw the article about the coffee shop in Pontnewydd. I think I was around 5 and remember my mam Emily Morris who worked there,I have faint images of having ice cream cones there and the aroma. Good site.
My first child was born in Thorpe maternity hospital. It's such a shame it cloed as it was a lovely mostly midwife controlled unit but with doctors and surgeons available if needed.
1952 my wife's parents Peter and Eileen White were married at St. Andrews then, some 32 years later their daughter Carol married Gary Miller. Sadly Peter passed away 2011 but born in Primrose Cottage's East Howe Lane.
so pleased to have found this site, i grew up in aldershot and i remember all the places in the oics, i swam at the lido and whent to sat morning pictures, i played for hours in manor park and attended manor park school. i was married at holy trinity church in 1957 and had my first baby at the cottage hospital, things where so different in those days. our first house was 800pounds on alice road. then we moved to cargate ...see more
My name is Shirley Dobberson, we moved from eastend of London toSouth Okendon 1957 , lived in south road next to the hostpital.My mum was Maud the rag lady, she used to drive ahorse and cart, my dad was afarrier.l had two brothers Jimmy, kieth(sid) and two sisters Lesley, Carol.lwhen to Benyon junior school and then to Culverhouse for girls. Mrs Impey was the headmistriss, her husband was headmaster at Benyon.I ...see more
I remember early 60's going to Gale Street Nursery my name then was Kim Davey. At Christmas we would sing the school song which I still remember to this day. Father Christmas with his sack Comes down the chimney and never gets black Oh what a lot of toys in his sack for the children at Gale street nursery There are drums for the boys and dolls for the girls Hundreds and hundreds of wonderful toys Oh what ...see more
I suppose I was ten or younger when we first stayed on the Cliffside Caravan Park. Aunt Doris had a single decker bus that she converted to a caravan. Her son, my cousin Michael, slept in the cabin - the rest of us only allowed there by invitation. The entire place was curtained and complete. Beds packed one end, to be seats by day, curtained-off across the adult's area. They made their beds later after an evening of ...see more
Started school at st peters infants i think it was Hawks rd .it wasnt far from cambridge gardens .my father was Philip Healey and mother was Vera Healey (nee Butler)Dad was an engineer in various places and my gran had house in youngs buildings .
my name is gordon hay I was born in 1940 at 98 Dundas Street, I attended newtown primary school and then newham grange until 1955. I remember working at number of firms before going to sea in the merchant navy I married had two children we lived in Ragworth until 1986.I have such good memory of Jack Marwood and his band at the dance in Stocton. I still have family and friends in the area but as I now ...see more
I was born and brought up in Pembroke terrace and with number of lads of like age wandered the mountains through theSaucy ap and over to overlook the Rhondda . We would climb up an run down hills,run through rivers and ply cowboys and Indians on the pit tops of the Wyndham and Ocean collieries after Saturday mutineers at thtWorkmans Hall.Life was so free and rich even though a war was breaking out across Europe and ...see more
I was married in 1982 and moved into Park Farm (next to the church). There was a school, a church, village hall, a bowling green, two social clubs BNFL & EAT, a railway station and the Women's Institute. The first major event I attended was the 125 year anniversary of Holy Trinity Church 1984, which was held on the land opposite the factory houses. The church had the usual stalls, ...see more
Joined the school in 1939 in 3A. I remember Miss Peters, a Cambridge graduate, who taught English, Mr Pidcott who taught Maths, Mr. Goody History. It was a very happy school. I still see Favel Harrison and her brother Michael. When the siren sounded we went into the air raid shelter until the all-clear. I was in the chorus of the Gondoliers. My best friend was Jean Wild. She was ...see more
Hi my name is Avril nee Watts. I was born on Jan 4th 1957 to Jean Olive Watts. Fathers name John Bayliss. I was adopted and would love to know obout my biological family, siblings ect. If anyone can shine a light on this please send a message. Thankyou Avril Armstrong lives in Canada.
Mr Popeley died a few years ago. He opened his shop right till the end and he had everything. If you made a request he would say I will just go to another department which was one of his caravans on the site. He always appeared a very nice man and his shop was reasonable. I don't remember the show room being there to the left but the bit to the right was where we went in to buy whatever you needed. ...see more
I remember it so well, being told we were moving to a house in Sudbourne Road, Brixton. I was nearly six years old and moved into a very old and neglected Victorian House at no 23, Sudbourne Road, with my mum, dad,sister. It was a beautiful house,with lovely original features. The house backed onto the Timber Yard, in Acre Lane and we had our very own garden. I went to Sudbourne Road, junior school ...see more
Our family moved to Tan y Groes in 1966 The house was right next to the little chapel. A family of five girls (soon to be six) and very loving parents. My surname then was Jones. My best friend lived just across the road from us. I attended school in the next village and left there to attend my first secondary school in Cardigan Town. I absolutely loved the village of Tan-y-Groes and though the house we lived ...see more
A long walk from Alkington Road. Soon I was allowed to use my cycle.
The town hall was a place of music ever Friday night when we all used to go to Top Twenty Club and dance the night away. No alcohol allowed just coke and crisps, but what fun we all had. Now I am a member of the Friends of Trowbridge Town Hall and visit it very regularly. It has many fans who clean, and provide tours of the lovely old building. If you are interested in joining us look for our website- we would love to increase our numbers.
1950-60 My friends and I spent many happy hours exploring the old manor house; entering the wine cellars with the resident bats. We used to go out on the lake in a boat that was moored there. The house had 'twisted candy' chimney pots.
looking for any information/photos about this company. Can anyone help?
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 information on it. One of the children living there in 1901 become the father of a famous soccer player. Thanks for your time John
Learned to swim there, of a fashion ( late 50's) (born in 54). Later in 70's courting. No elf and............ bombing, running and diving. Used to go, take a picnic and sunbathe all day. On cold days used to run backwards and forward between the indoor and outdoor, our own sauna, yes the indoor used to steam. Was in the 19th Stourbridge cubs and scouts and we used Stourbridge bath for the scouts galas. Seem to remember it being won by a beanpole named Larry.
I remember walking our dogs Bradley and Monty here. It was always beautiful. We now live in Australia and Brad came with us. He passed away peacefully in 2011. Monty stayed at home and also had a long life. Bitter sweet memories
I do remember when this was just a hole, but with a lot of concrete structures . apparently building was stopped due to the war and lack of funds.
I moved to Nth Chingford in 1955 from Walthamstow ,I lived in Endlebury Rd and first went to the Cof E primary school up the road and then went to Wellington Ave a brilliant school with good teachers .I joined the scouts just round the corner from Endelbury Rd the hut was a terrific place for our activities.Chingford was a good place to live and on Saturdays I used go down the mount and wander along all the ...see more
I grew up in Tottenham Lane. I remember well the police station, fire station and public library with Scara's fish shop opposite. (Cod and chips for 11d) I went to North Harringay Infants and Junior Schools .... walking .... and then to Stationers. We used to play in Rathcoole Avenue, or go to Priory Park. Summer days were often spent at the outdoor pool in Park Road, Queen's Woods or Ally pally. The fair at Ally ...see more
thank you first to Francis Frith for finding my new people from Grays . I am getting some trouble getting replies to my ?? AND your messages so I am giving my E - Mail address ivan.daph@hotmail.com hope you all find it the memories have be great thank you all Ivan Lane
I was actually the first baby to be born at Barn piece in 1932 long before the no;s 13 t to 20 was built; my memories are of sledging in the field behind Barn piece, playing in the woods and caves in quarry hill woods as I got older, and playing chasing around the streets of Box in my Teens Icould go on foreever..
Do any one remember Doug and Eileen? Doug was a singer in clubs/pubs around the area,he travelled on his motorbike with his wife Eileen. Eileen is my cousin,her mother Gwenny May was a sister to my mother Violet .Their father,my grandfather was Howell Thomas Lewis who died 1950. The last contact I had with Doug and Eileen was at the funeral of her father Tom I would like to make contact with any of their family if anyone could help me I would be extremely grateful.