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Trying to trace Irene Dalziel who lived at 66 Clapperhowe Road, Jerviston in the sixties.
I lived in Marshlands during the 1950s and started school there, Miss Weth was the headmistress and my favourite teacher was Mrs Nichols. I moved away in 1960 but still remember a lot of my friends names including Lesley Frisby, David Coker, Dennis Lees, Jill Clayson and my first girl friend at the age of seven, Hazel Divers. I was heartbroken when we moved away and have great memories of my childhood when life was so innocent.
I was born in the Police House, my parents had moved into it from new. My older brother David, and my Dad (Constable Hind) made a garden swing for me out of railway sleepers. I can remember going to Sunday school and having to kneel on our little chairs to pray. I think the policeman next door was called Dethick. I think the station was there too, as my Mother hated having burglars in the house and having to ...see more
My late father, born in 1922, worked for Lady Mary Holt. He spoke fondly of his time there, but not enough. He also worked at Blenheim, but the War intervened, I assume. Does anyone know how I could find out a little about the household? Are there any accounts by other members in service then? I am intrigued, but as ever wished I had encouraged him to talk about his past. His name was Edward Hind, his family were Welsh.
Mr Norman has not mentioned the surname of the two ladies who owned the pawnbrokers it was Brenning or perhaps Brennan .Their shop was full of old old china and house bits and pieces.The stock looked as if it had been there undisturbed since Victorian times; indeed I often wondered if they ever cleaned their display. Nearby was Andrews the ironmongers, Mr Andrews ran a very tidy shop with a good selection ...see more
I know very little about what I am asking, but I do know my dad's name; Chris or Christopher Nash (nickname is Nashy). I am looking for anyone who knows anyone from the Nash family who may be able to help or any information. I would love to meet my dad.
I have a lot of happy memories of living in Peterlee. My mam, dad and me moved there when I was 6 months old from Hartlepool. We lived in Bailey Rise, a new house then. I can still remember the smell from the Tudor crisp factory which was just at the bottom of our garden, I am sure that is why I love crisps. Then there was the big house where I can remember going for injections and I think other things happened there, ...see more
I used to work in the shop in the photo at about the time the photo was taken. That company also had a depot in Junction road next to the pub and the railway crossing, and I also worked in that depot. I have very happy memories of those times; we (my wife Doris & I) bought our first house there in Slimbridge Road .
I very fond memories of my early school days as a child in the 1970s,the local first school,which i believe is still there,had only two teachers that i can remember,which was miss radcliff,and headmaster mr salsbury.We had wonderful school dinners,cooked on site,and two wonderful dinnerladies,mrs house and mrs mathews,who gave me a nickname of jilly-giles,where this came from i do not know.I remember two school ...see more
I was a victim of the Hendon bombing in 1941 aged 5. We used to live York Road with a lot of our uncles and aunts with the name of Long. We were made homeless through the bombing and put into the church hall on the Edgware Road as temporary accommodation, until other housing was found for us. We finished up at 37 Park Road. My sister and I went to Algernon Road School and then to Brent Secondary Modern. If anybody had the same experience, I would like to hear from them.
I was born in 1960 in Cross Street, Bungay above my grandmother's shop, a ladies dress shop called Dorothy Laws. We used to visit regularly through the 1960s.My mother, Una Jane, married Gerald Read who I believe worked for a grocers shop that was alongside the Buttercross. I remember the Mynah bird in Warnes shop clearly. We had an 'Auntie Betty and Uncle Freddie', family friends not relatives, who also lived in Cross Street, above a shop if I remember correctly. Not sure of their surname.
I lived in Sandy between about 1963 and 1979 and have seen changes even in that short time. It was a fairly quiet village when we first came in spite of the adjacent A1. I went to St Swithuns school in St Neots Road, then Sandy County Primary School and Sandye Place (Sec Mod) school. There wasn't an awful lot to do in those days, only the rec' or the Sandhills to go and play. The old corn mill was still standing, but ...see more
I lived in 1 Rockcliffe View Carlin How, from about 1946 to 1952, then my father retired and we then moved to Loftus. My father was Jim Conway the Police Constable. I went to Skinningrove Senior School, was in the choir of St Helen's, Mr Cox was the choir master. I remember a few of the people I knew in those days; Jean McLean, Thelma Peel, Brian Rodgers, Peter Libby and Harry Thirsk to ...see more
I accessed this print because it is a picture of my 'Aunt and Uncle's' shop which we stayed in on many happy occasions. My mother was cousin to Mrs Cooper but, as is often the case with village people, they were very close and spent time together rather like sisters; so we were and are treated as close family members. The shop for us was a special place as it was surrounded by a very large garden with a ...see more
In 1920 the Hawkins family came to Canada. My grandfather was Edward Hawkins, known in the family as Ted. He had been the head gardener at the Whitmead estate. He and my grandmother Clarissa, had 5 children. Robert Montague, who served as signaler in the great war in Salonika, Helen (also known as Nellie) who became my mother, Arthur, Nora, and the youngest Ada. Although I have travelled in England I ...see more
My name is Julie and my Mum and Dad are Joan and Tom Street (Mum has passed away). I have wonderful memories of Cuffley and lived there from the age of 5 to 19 years in Homewood Avenue; we moved there in 1963. My Mum loved to tread the boards and I remember going to see her in plays at the old Cabin before the hall was built. I remember my Dad helping to paint and build the sets outside on a Sunday morning. I have ...see more
I was prompted to contribute after seeing names I remember from the past. I went to Bond Road school then Western Road. I left at Christmas in 1958. I've seen letters from James Bonser who was in my class. Someone called Lacey asking about his family - I was good friends with Barry Lacey. I would like to hear from any old mates like Robin Theobold and Brian Nightingale who I believe still live locally. Some ...see more
My grandparents lived in Falcon Grove, a few houses up from the Auction Room. At the end of the road on the curve with Este Road was Schoolings Bakery, I think. I would love to see an old photo of this, but alas I don't think there is one.
My Great Uncle, Harry Mountford, left Nottingham in the early 1930's and came to New Barnet where he opened up a Chemist Shop at 16 Station Road, New Barnet and then another one at 6 Potters Road. He ran the Chemist shops until his retirement in 1962. To my surprise I recently found a Chemist shop bearing the Mountford shop a short distance away at East Barnet Road. If anyone has a picture of Station Road or ...see more
I fondly remember Maindy. I was born in Mynachdy Road which is just down the road from Maindy. I worked in the big Wonderloaf bakery on Maindy Road, it was a great bakery I made some great friends there. My sister used to live in Minister Street not far from the bakery. There was another bakery at the bottom of Maindy road called the Golden Crust and Wonderloaf bought this bakery.I used to drink in the Maindy Hotel ...see more
I was born and grew up on Mill Lane estate, I remember your shop with love; in fact all the shops on Hyde Road. Do you remember the Chocolate Box, Wodsworths and the lovely Coop...such happy days.
I lived with my parents in a Drapers shop in Royal Hill. I became a junior shipmate of the Cutty Sark when it was brought to Greenwich. I played in Greenwich Park, visited the Maritime Musuem lots of times, played by the waters edge of the Thames, went on the boats in the boating lake, played on the bomb site in Royal Hill/ Burney Street and walked through the tunnel to the Isle of Dogs. I still have a photo of my late mother standing outside her shop at 18 Royal Hill. Happy Memories
I lived in Dartford up until 1962. I went to Dartford West and was a member of the Young Farmers Club at the YMCA. My school friend was Allan Field and for the moment he is the only one I can remember. I had some good times there and my love for country life was born there. In the 50's I saw the countryside vanish and the polution of the paper mills. My mother worked on farms around Dartford and I was very attached to Dartford Heath, I walked my dog there and once I saw a fox (I was 10 or 12).
My grandfather, John William Corbitt (Will Corbitt) originated from North Seaton Colliery, he subsequently moved to Cambois to work in the colliery. He married Margaret (Meggie) and had a son George and a daughter Margaret (Meggie). When his first wife died he subsequently married my grandmother, Elizabeth Middlemiss and they had a daughter Catherine (my mother). When my grandmother died he married Mary ...see more
In 1964 I started working at Stanley J Lee's in Edgware (family owned Dep't store). I made friends with so many people that worked there. I stayed there for about 5-6 years, and were some of the happiest of my working life. I eventually moved to Norwich where I obtained a degree in History. I still live (now retired) in Norwich, and think fondly of my SJL's but hasn't the world changed since those days. Anyone else out there that worked at SJL's around that time? David Harris
Hi, I bet anyone who lived on the Pear Tree from the 50's to the 80's knew the Hyson family on Coppice Road. What a wonderful life it was living on the Pear Tree. We never had much as kids coming from a family of 7, but we had lots of fun playing with all the miners kids from all over the estate. I knew just about everone on the Pear Tree. I went to the fab Pear Tree School with Mr Jackson as our ...see more
Hello to all. I was born to Irish Parents who lived in Essex in 1956. My birth is registered from Club Cottage, Kingsmoor Road, Great Parndon in Essex. My Mum was a caretaker and assistant at a Girls school, that year. Rose Murphy (nee McGettigan) and Philip Murphy were my parents. Have a few photos of that time but would really appreciate any pictures from that area and era. Lovely to see everyones recollections..Bless..Rose
My elder brother Peter was at Dockenfield School around 1944 and has similar bad memories of abuse whilst a student there. He had been placed in the school by well meaning parents to avoid the bombings of south east London where dad had a transport cafe. Apart from the canings and early morning runs through snow and ice clad only in shorts t-shirt and plimsoles; he recalls that monthly food parcels of a ...see more
I was born in 1965 and I remember the 'Nativity' being at the gardens at Christmas time. I used to love looking at the different characters; the shepherds, the three kings, but best of all I used to love looking at the 'manger scene' at the far left hand side with the baby Jesus. The characters were the same every year but the enjoyment was always the same. I have a 19 year old son and I have never been ...see more
I remember Fareham very well. I remember my father who was in them days a window cleaner, and everyone seem to know him. He used to start at 5am in the mornings doing the shop fronts, then the houses on until 5pm with an hour for dinner. The field where the swimming pool is and a rather big housing estate, was a great big field and a small deep muddy pool near the side of the road. It had this great big tree in ...see more
The Anson family arrived at Strensall in 1957. My father was at the camp as a 'skill at arms' instructor until 1959 attached to the K.O.Y.L.I. I can remember the first day at school in Strensall village.I caught the bus which cost 3d and had 3d to spend at the sweet shop near the school. I bought fruit salads, black jacks and a twist of fairy drops. I came into the playground entering via the bottom gate. In the ...see more
Can anyone tell me about an orphanage in Grays during WW1? My mother was there in 1914 and I can't find any records of it except at the archives and it just listed children's names but no address. I know it was in Grays but not where when I travelled to the UK. That's all I could find. Esmeralda, Canada
See memories under Corbridge, Northumberland and Upper Slaughter, Glos.
Our little family of Mom, Dad, (Nan and Tom Mackie) my four year old sister Dorothy and myself seven years older, moved from the North to U Slaughter where my Dad and Mom were hired as butler/valet to Major Witts (Dad) and cook (Mom) to the Major and his spinster sister Agnes. We atttended the village church where Reverend Parr presided. In the summer of 1950 he christened my sister Susan. Our home was a wing in ...see more
They certainly were the days - so much better than the present. I spent the first 22 years of my life in Tongham from birth in 1953 until moving away in 1976. I remember the hop fields, the infant and junior schools and the Nativity Plays held therein. The Evangelical Church where I went to Sunday School, the opening of the Recreation Ground and it's conversion from a WW2 Ammunition Storage site. The Carnival ...see more
Is there any one out there who went to Mora Road school from 1947 till leaving at 15yrs? My best friends were Betty McNought, Ann Grant and Susan Grant. Does any one remember them, as it would be great to catch up with them. I had a great childhood in and around Cricklewood. I remember the skating ring and the cinema, going to see Saturday morning pictures. What good days they were, no worries, and parents didn't have to worry where we were.
As I was approaching my 7th birthday at the end of November 1943, my mother (Nan Mackie) was taken from our row house home at 34, Briar Edge, Forest Hall, nr Newcastle-on-Tyne to Dilston Hall, Corbridge, where she gave birth to my sister Dorothy, November 1st. As my dad (Tommy Mackie) had to go to his work as a miner in a local colliery, I was in the care of an elderly, family spinster friend, who was staying ...see more
Just read the memory by Ian Pescott. Mardyke Hill and stream in the summer, as you say, was a perfect spot for kids. It was about half an hour walk from Foxglove Crescent where most of us lived or a 10 min ride on a "bitza" bike. These were normally fixed wheel made up of other old bikes. Problem was if you did not move your legs out wide enough going down the hill, the fixed wheel drive made sure the peddals ...see more
My father Archie Jewkes born in 1916, told us he and his brothers and friends all learnt to swim in the Severn. He said they used to swim across it and back regularly. I don't know if it was from this point though. It seems incredible today that young children would even venture into such a strong flowing river, let alone learn to swim in it, especially without any adults supervising. a different world!
My Grandad lived in 8 College Street Worcester, just opposite the Cathedral. Part of the house was this room that went over the lytch gate and through to the street behind, which I think was Angel Place. The room over the lytch gate had a very eerie feel to it and Grandad said that during the time of Charles 2nd, Roundheads were imprisoned In this room. Not sure ...see more
Hi, does anyone know any history or have any photographs of the Chapel on Thorpe Bank, Little Steeping.  It was built in 1874 and was converted into a residential property in the 1980's.  We purchased it last year and have been searching for information as we'd love to know more about our lovely old chapel but haven't had any luck. I think it was previously known as the Primitive Methodist Chapel, Thorpe Bank, Thorpe St Peter. Hope someone can help.  Thanks.
My grandfather lived in Tattlebury House at the time when this picture was taken in 1904. His name was Robert Bullen Newington. I would be most grateful for any information regarding this house and its occupants around this time. Melanie Newington
I've lived in Taddiport for most of my life, since my late father, John Richard Robinson, bought the former Buckingham Arms Inn from Jimmy Horrell in December 1970. The property had been empty for about four years, having closed as a pub shortly after Whitbreads took over the original brewery owners, Starkey,Knight,& Ford. Originally there were five of us, my maternal grandparents, Henry & Dorothy Brown, my ...see more
I remember sliding down the slag bing on breadboards we stole from behind the Co -op on Westwood Road. My granny lived on Westwood Road near the sweetie shop which was later bought by Dan McArdle. My granny's house had an outside toilet whitch was about 30 yards from the back door - not funny. I remember an out building where the woman did their washing together in a big wooden tub called a bine, I think. I remember ...see more
I was born at 13 Ellor Street, Hankey Park, in 1940 to Sarah and Charles Feeley (snr), the youngest of five siblings: Charlie (jnr) Eileen, Monica and Hannah. In 1941 my father left for the army, and we moved to 46 Brookland St off Eccles New Road in 1946. The house was around 6 times bigger than our old one, to which former residents of Ellor St will know what I mean. My friends at Brookland St were Graham Robinson, ...see more
St Mary’s Church at Kingsclere, north west of Basingstoke, is famous for a most unusual decoration, a weather-vane in the shape of a bed-bug, seen on the left hand side of the tower in this view. It is a very tasteful bed-bug, with six little crosses for legs, and another for its tail, but a bed-bug it definitely is. The story goes that back in the early 13th century King John was hunting in the area. A ...see more
Sliding down the pit heaps on some old pit belt,or old tin, Through the small bushes at the bottom. Playing on the swing in the woods over the beck Roast potatoes on the bonfire in the field. I remember David Coulson his brother Tommy & Jimmy language Tommy & kailly smith my dad was a blacksmith at the pit .George Alderton married to Agnes.
As quite young boys of then 7 and 6, my brother and I with our parents, over Christmas in 1945 soon after the end of WWII came across from Holland, to visit our grand-parents who lived in "Laneswood", a true manor house standing on a big property indeed. We kids had not known nor seen much more than life under the boot of German Occupiers, and were plunged into the miracles of Britain with the grand-parental home ...see more
I lived around the corner from The Victory Pub in the High St. Arthur was the Landlord. I worked (temporarily) for a car hire firm up the road known as Modern Travel. I was madly in love with the daughter of the Bell Pub at Pinner Green, where I worked part time as a barman. We were lovers for a year (me for an eternity still aged 77). If I live long enough I may write my fantastic life story for insomniacs, I just need encouragement:-)
This is the first photograph I've seen of an early glimpse of the school, I wish I could find more and information on it.
I remember chellow dene fondly from walking with my mum and our dog Lassie. Yes, I remember the ice cream place and water fountain. It was a place we always went to and then, when I grew up, I took my boyfriend who later became my husband and then my children went. I also remember playing in the wood with my friends, and the bluebells, and my friend and I had a secret garden in the wood, magic.
I was here in approx November 1965 after having Rheumatic Fever. I remember being in a ward which was second on the right off the great entrance hall where we ate and if good were allowed to watch telly some evenings. I recall watching Batman there! I think it was a ten bed ward with a large cot in the bay window. The "baby's" ward was upstairs and we were sometimes allowed to help feed them. On a Sunday we had ...see more
My great great grandfather was born in Oakmill, Bream on July31st 1831. He was one of 14 children, they were--- Elizabeth born 12.06 1812- died 22.02 1885 Samuell born 15.09.1815- died 08.05.1892 Thomas [t] born 24.06.1818- died 02.08.1873 in America Maria [t] born 24.06.1818- died --.--.-- John born 14.02.1822- ...see more
I used to attend Sunday school here in the early 1950's. We usually met in the hall across the car park but once or twice a month we would be in the church. Later in 1967 I was married here. I was in the Army at the time and during a leave visit to my father and some school friends I met a girl. It was Christmas 1965. I came back in 1967 and we were married. Our daughter was christened here in 1969. She was ...see more
Growing up in Hope Cove I often walked across the cliifs to Thurlestone Bay, with Kim our Border Collie and every time the view over the vast beach and that magical rock with a hole in it, never ceased to amaze me.
Just to let you all know that the late Bobby Bunn one of Bletchleys most memorable people passed away before the New Year, his funeral is on the 11th January at 2.45pm Crownhill Milton Keynes. Family asked to pass the word. RIP Bob you were a great laugh. Many of us worked with him.
Just a test run from John Mc Ateer. My brothers Patrick and George are still with us, Pat is still in the UK and George and I are very happy here in Australia. Best wishes to all old friends who share WW2 memories with us. Hayes is now a happy haze!
Biscuits, as such, was one of my departments. Biscuits, hardware and haberdashery, (what the hell is haberdashery), I can't even remember now, sewing and such like I think. I remember the broken biscuits, I used to take home bags of Wagon Wheels. I have not been back to Redditch since 1960 and have this terrible yearning to do so, but people who are familiar with the current Redditch have warned me against it, saying I ...see more
My sister and I lived with our granny and grandad at Balbegno cottages, grandad was a farm labourer on the farm. I have fond memories of walking across to the castle with my sister and getting the milk in a wee two pint milk churn, milk still warm from the morning milking. The cottages have now gone, replaced by a more modern dwelling, but the memories will always remain, god bless my granny and grandad. My ...see more
On 4th March 1946, about fifty children from Dury Falls School, Hornchurch, were taken by coach to Sheephatch School camp. We slept in double bunks in dormitories; did lessons during the day and went for many walks. In the evenings we learned dancing, such as the Gay Gordons; saw films, and even put on a concert. Every evening we had a hot shower in the ablution block. The dormitories held ...see more
We moved to Straight Road, probably in 1938. It was just a country lane and we used to play on the road without any problem. The Harold Hill estate hadn't been built then, a good job because of the number of bombs, doodlebugs and V1's which dropped there. A previous contributor mentions Mrs Sexton, the Midwife; she delivered some of my siblings and I can remember her sleeping all night alongside my mother when the ...see more
As a child brought up in an urban district of Manchester, it was nice to visit my grandparents who lived on the Nabb, their names were Joseph and Mary Hayward. Their house was either number three or five; it had 2 bedrooms, gas lighting and shared the lavatory with their next door neighbour. On the plus side they had a huge garden where they grew fruit and veg of all kinds, and a chicken coup for a ...see more
Wedding breakfast in the Crown Hotel. Has any one got any photos of the Crown?
Not so sure of the date, I was born in the cottage hospital in 1936 and spent all my holidays with my grandparents the Brockbanks who had a pub in North Lane called the Heroes of Lucknow. I had many trips to the Lido with my brother, we walked all the way with our towels rolled up under our arms, the summer was warmer then. At the start of the summer holidays we caught the bus from Reading to spend six wonderful weeks ...see more
This where I met my wife in January. Still going strong!
I remember the Rose Queen Fete well; I played cornet in the Widnes Borough Band who led the procession Circa 1961, I have a black & white photo of the head of the procession which I think was taken by a Weekly News photographer but I don't know if I can upload to this site or not, only just joined.
My Grandfather came from Milverton and lived at a cottage called Butts Way and he is buried in the churchyard with other members of his family. He was William Moore who died in 1920. His daughter, my aunt, spent her honeymoon with Joyce and Fred Andrews, and my father took us as children to visit them We were allowed to play in the skittle alley. It was great fun.
My Mother, Father and I (aged 9) moved to Newport around 1952. We lived in 18 Albian Street owned by a Mr O'Connor, I believe. My best friends where Roger Roberts at number 1, and Walter James, I think at number 8. We went to a school just up the road but cannot remember the name. Opposite Albian Street was the YMCA, just down from there was a fruit and veg shop; we would carry fruit up to the hot room for an apple ...see more
My maiden name was Marion Grange, I am now known as Marion Yallop. I used to go to Crown Road, Dereham school, where I finished my school days from there in 1968. I am trying to trace school class friends from when I was there; especially one which stands out the most I believe her name was Deborah, but cannot for the life of me remember her surname. ...see more
My family first moved to Great Sankey from Belfast NI in 1976 firstly renting No1 Orrell Close then moving across the road to Hawthorne Avenue where my parents still live. I have wonderful memories of Thornley's (Then Clayton's) newsagents on Station Road where my best pal Mark and I would buy Matchbox cars and Airfix models with our pocket money. Occasionally we would also venture to Great Sankey hardware ...see more
Yes it was Savemore, I remember air raid siren still going off regularly. Also Ideal standard lunchtime hooter where my mum worked in the cafe.
I was brought up in the 70's living in the gorgeous local village pub. I have fond memories playing on my bike in the car park, riding a pony to the village school and running around the grounds of the Saxon church. Not to mention my sleep walking around the village! My mom and dad, Margaret and Tony, loved it there as I did. Great people great times. Maypole dancing and being made to sing in the ...see more
Lovely memories of the High Street, mum pushed us in the big old coach built double ended pram; me and my brother Mike. In them days you stayed in prams way into toddler years, mum's didn't make you grow up too fast! As we got a little older there was the shoe shop at the end of shops (I think its the bank now,) Kim my sister, Mike and myself used to do the Harry Worth star shape in the shop window as it was mirrored, ...see more
I remember, the Cottage Hospital, as a young girl. My mum did some charity work in a fund raising event for them. My sister and a few friends and myself took the cheque to them and were shown around the hospital. I remember so clearly the uniform the Sister and nurses wore. This must have been where I get my fondness of the Carry On films from.
My mother was a housekeeper on a farm there and my memories are of hay making, milking and butter churning. I loved ever year I was there; I can't remember the family but I have been back and what a feeling i got....it was wonderfull. I was born in Huntly and always think of the area as home, I live in the northeast now but wish I lived back there.
Such a very small house, this semi of theirs, So very squashed-up in between Two others the same, but it gave itself airs With the front door in Dark Cabbage Green. Why on earth I was there, in this very small house, Quite simply, I just didn’t know; Though second thoughts tell me I probably did - It was all eighty long years ago: The funny small man who had married my aunt I was made to call ‘Uncle’, ...see more
I was born in Barking Park in 1947; we lived in nissan hut number 17, the Camp. Does anyone remember these huts or better stil,l have any photos?
I grew up in Santos Road, used this place every week. There was a bomb shelter in the grounds. Every summer the surrounding trees were full of pink flowers. I remember at aged 14 being allowed in the adult library, I thought I was so grown up!
I was very interested to read Elisabeth's account.I used to teach at Belchamp Walter School and have many happy memories of my time there with Mrs Pearson, she was a remarkable person. Married to a local farmer, she gave birth to a baby girl during my time there and Miss Meadows took over the running of the school for a short time. I can remember many of the children who were there and ...see more
I was brought up in Pirbright Village and my father was into motorbikes. My brother was older than me and had a motorcycle 1st but when I was old enough I also got a motorcycle. For many years as a family we went to Fox Hills on Boxing Day to watch the big boxing day scramble (now known as motocross). We usually took soup in a flask and bread with us. I cannot remember when, but the misrable war department ...see more