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My father was minister from 1961-1970. I spent many happy years growing up in Godalming - sad to see this is no longer a church.
I lived on Lilley Street (off Queens Road) and used to go in: The Bottom Derby, The Osborne House, The Milan, The Forresters, The Salvage, the Robin Hood and occasionally Bernard Mannings Embassy Club. I used to go out with the landlord's daughter at the Robin Hood, she was called Sheila Inman whom I believe went to live in Australia, not a bad judge but to ...see more
I really disliked that small dog the Headmaster had, always barking at everyone and tryng to nip them.
I was at Orchard Portman school in 1956-1958. Learnt to play cricket (I was the only American bowler), played on the tennis tear (both clay and lawn) and ran cross country. One time when we crossed the clay courts the barrier erected from the foot path to the court collapsed, and to this day I carry the scar on my right knee. It was a good thing however for when I was called up for the draft in 1973, ...see more
My family moved to Gamblesby when I was four years old. Mum and Dad, ran the Coach and Horses in Penrith and decided to move to the country. I have such wonderful memories of village life. I went to the village school which was literally across the road from my house. My best friends were Janice Greenup and her sister Claire. I spent a lot of time at their place - we played, nursed newborn lambs and played in amongst ...see more
I think this is now a McDonald's outlet...?
George Harrison lived in Esher in the early 60's, he used to pull into what was Triggs Garage in his E-type with Patty Boyd quite regularly. Michael Bentine of the Goons lived round the corner from us in Sandown Road, where all the wealthy people lived at that time. We lived in Hillbrow Road that had Triggs at one end, and George Harrion's dentist Powell Cullingford. Great memories in the early 60's ...see more
We lived in the Paddock, Merrow opposite the shops in 1965 and I can always remember the kind, Mr Cookson (with sunglasses) running the sweet shop in the 1960's. I lived there until 1977.
We have restored and love living in this historic house where the author of Wind in the Willows, Kenneth Graeme use to be a regular visitor. You can read about it in Diary of an Edwardian Childhood. The house has changed little, apart from being extended and enlarged over the years, but the grounds and trees have grown up all around in abundance.
Hello, I was born at Franks Hall in Horten, Kirby in 1940, moved to Dartfod 1941, to Waldeck Road and went to St Albans Infants then York Road Juniors then to Dartford East. I have good memories of it all. I wonder if anyone remembers me such a long time ago. Some names I remember: Peter Bates, Peter Jarvis, Brian Tucker, Colin Hoyle (not sure about the first name), Brian Kember, his ...see more
I spent my summer holidays at Halbeath with my aunts who lived at 'Hillview', Sandybank, Halbeath. It was one road from Halbeath to Crossgates, there was a few cottages on the left, I think it was called Praytus. I have many happy memories of staying at Halbeath, the chip shop the fod hotel and friends I made.
In the late 60's, I was a WRAC PTI and was posted to Aldershot. During the summer I had been out with others on a practical map reading course and we finished early, so the guys suggested we go to the lido for the afternoon. As it was nice and sunny and I didn't even know it existed, I said why not. Later, on sunny days when I had a smaller class, I used to take the girls on 'bike rides' but told them to ...see more
I lived in Gainers Terrace in the 60's with me ma, da, and brother Tom. I loved seeing the ships being built from my bedroom window, late at night the room would be all lit up with the light from the welders! My mother's cousin Thommasenna, known as 'Enna' lived downstairs to us with her husband and little'uns. It was a lovely little road to live in mind, the women did used to moan when they brought the washing in ...see more
The boys of Nantmelyn were good friends of the Coedely lads. There was always a rivalry in most things, one of which was Bonfire night, we would spend weeks building our bonfire only to find it burning nights before the 5th courtesy of the lads from Coedely!
My name is Mike Wilson, I was born in 1952 and lived in Lochore in the prefabs, and then later on Kenilworth Terrace. I moved to the states in 1967. I have great childhood memories of those days. My friends were George Whiskers and Duncan McGalloway, who lived one street over. I went to St. Kenneths Primary school and then to St. Columbas school in Cowdenbeath, and played on the football team there. I am trying to find ...see more
I too, went to the Nursery School on Broad Street. I remember Miss Massey who slammed the desk down on my fingers squashing my signet ring, which resulted in my finger swelling and the ring having to be cut off! Such a nice lady to be teaching five year olds.... After the nursery we went to the infants school on Broad Street with Miss Cotton as our Headmistress. Then, for the first year of junior school we were ...see more
I was born in Gas Lane, Blaydon in a house on the banks of the Tyne, next to the Black Bull Pub. I spent the first five years of my life on our small-holding on Summerhill, where we had chickens, horses and pigs. I have happy memories of playing by the burn and climbing through the derelict Summerhouse tower. I remember the miners passing the back of our house in the early hours of the morning. I have a distant ...see more
Annie Dawsons - all the pillars were covered in mirroflex (tiny bits of mirror tile), Garners second-hand shop, next shop down? Mrs Garner lived in the house attached to the Travellers Rest, till she died (always had golden collies). Castle firelighters across the road by Windhill Liberal Club (still standing), and jam shop offices. Paddy's Park and Curries Chemist, the post office was at side of ...see more
My Dad, a countryman born and bred, went to London in the late 1920's for work - since there was a huge depression in his type of country work (farm labourer). He met my Mum, and I was born in Thornton Heath, Surrey, in 1930. On December 21st 1934, we moved to the gorgeous little Huntingdonshire village of Abbotsley - I adored it from day one. We lived at No 7 New Row (now some unimaginative 'High Street' ...see more
I was born in 1931, Middlesbrough. My parents were Thomas and Lily Hunt. My sister Sylvia, was born in 1937. From an early age, before and after Sylvia was born, mum would take us every August by bus to Durham city and on to Brandon Road, Eshwinning. There lived my Uncle Tom, Aunt Liza, and Uncle Jimmy. An older girl called Ursula was sometimes there, but I do not ...see more
I spent my first years in Mt Pleasant Rd and went to Bruce Grove School during the war and recall many lessons taken in the playground air-raid shelter. I used to run all the way home with the 'doodlebugs' overhead. I left in 1947 and later moved to Talbot Rd. I occasionally went to the Royal Ballroom and was very amused to watch the teddyboys strolling past the local Police station opposite. My brother ...see more
The horse and waggon is under the control of Mr Walter Bowers. He was our carrier. He would take my rabbits and my mother's chickens and eggs to market.
I have fond memories of Mardyke. I remember Mr Childs (Headmaster) who sadly died before I left in 1961. We had 48 kids in my class. I used to get in the queue at the beginning of a lesson for help and I never got to see the teacher ever. This went on probably all term. I don't think I learnt much but I did enjoy the sports side. I remember Miss Powell Jones (or that may have been in Culverhouse Girls) and ...see more
t the house he retired to in White St Green. My brother in law, Colin Lewis, served his apprenticeship and became a proficient bricklayer with his building company.
I wonder did we know each other or did you know me.
My family and I lived in Lynham from 1954 till 1963. Although I was very young at the time, I would love to go back there again and hear from anyone who lived there at this time.
Hi does anybody know anyone that used to have an ice cream van rented from Leach Brothers. Would of been Nielsons or Lyons Maid or Mister Softee ice cream.
My granddad was William Pollington, he was a shoe repairer and lived in the village before the war. He lived with a Mrs Chadwick who had three sons, George, Fred and I don't know the name of the other. I would be so interested to know if they married and also Mrs Chadwick's first name. Grandad was a widower with four children; Beatrice, Elsie, Albert, my father and Ivy. His wife died in 1907 aged just 37, her name was ...see more
A good skating could be had at Monmouth Rd where the road surface was smooth tar. All the kids from Penfold Rd, Charlton Rd areas would descend en block pre the busy car times, our Jacko skates loving the road surface.
The photo you have has my dad waiting there for my mother while we went shopping and it would have been a Saturday morning.
I spent 3 years at Dumbrell's Farm, Milton Street, Sussex. I was a little Birmingham evacuee (aged 9 years). I went to school at Alfriston, my 'Uncle John' took me fishing in the River Cuckmere and we went shooting wild duck at night. It was an unbelievable experience for me, as I had never been out of Birmingham before. One dark night in 1940, I was alone in 'Pond Cottage'. My 'uncle' had ...see more
The love of my life took me home to meet his mum and dad. You might imagine the nervousness I felt wondering if they would approve of me. I already knew their son was the only one in the world for me. I was welcomed as a member of the family, and instantly added two more very precious loves to my life. Many very fond memories there followed in the years to come. Montagu Gardens in Wallington will forever remain extremely close to my heart!
Hi, came across memories of Aveley by chance and found this very interesting as we were also the first to move into the experiment house, number 37 Central, and like you said was very cold. When we moved there there was no houses except fields next to Olive and Geoff King and I could see my nan getting off the bus at the Top House Public House as a small child. I can remember Marylyn who I can remember had a ...see more
I remember the lovely old donkeys that gave rides to children in the 1950's. There were usually more than two of them and they walked along the back of the old Kennards store. I had a ride on them.
There was an arcade that ran from the front to the back of the store, and it was lined with little shops. One one them did piercing of ears.
Also along the road at the back was the Swap Shop - a fascinating ...see more
I remember the Holme School from when I arrived in 1956. It was large and rather frightening, especially being told by Miss Watkins to sit down and write on my slate, wasn't used to that. Fell in love with Miss Richardson later on, who then left to have a baby, very upset. Remember being caned on the hand by Mister Lee for going into the girls toilet with Fiona Munroe. Pieces of the ceiling ...see more
During the course of converting Warnham Court in 2002/3, the original floorboards were lifted in what is now the library but was the dining room in the days when it was a school.
When the floorboards were lifted an envelope was found addressed to “A CURIOUS PERSON”.
In it was a letter written by a pupil at the school, Elaine Clark on 9th March 1983.
The Headmaster, who still lives at the lodge to ...see more
That's why it's called 'Haigh' Hall and not Wigan Hall. It's NEAR Wigan.
My memory of Shandon is growing up in the old school flat above the old school/church hall. My dad was the grounds keeper/church officer of Shandon Church. We lived there till the church was sold in 1981 when we had to move to Garelochhead.
I went to St Andrews school in the 80's in Townfield Lane. We were often taken here to see the writing on the back of the church wall where children years before had written their names. The original school was attached to the church I think. I was also married here in 2004.
How lovely to see the wall on the other side of the road. Now there is open space in front of the library.
This is going back a bit - but I wonder if anyone knows or remembers a family with the surname 'English' who lived at this address in the 1890-1900's? My great grandmother was born here - Elizabeth Magretta English, her mother Mary English and her parents Mary and John Mancle English. Please, please get in touch if you know anything at all about this or have ever lived at this address?
Thanks,
Nichola
My great grandmother was born in Pontnewynydd, Pontypool in 1895 in no 8 Llanover Road. Her mother was Mary Elizabeth English and my great great grandmother's name was Elizabeth Magretta English. Does anyone know anything about this family, her father, John English, was a Marine Dealer (rag and bone I think). PLease let me have any info even if it's a little?
Thanks,
Nichola
Does anyone else remember the A5 Rangers? I was one of the early members of this cycling club - at weekends groups of us, boys and girls, would cycle all over the county, singing as we went. We usually stopped for tea somewhere - most often at Marsh Gibbon - before making the journey back to Towcester. Our meeting room was a cottage, off the Watling Street, which was loaned to us by Mr England - both he ...see more
My grandfather was Albert Hern. He built the houses on the cliffe - Belgrave. He lived in the end house still standing. He was well known. I lived at 10 Beach Terrace as a child (now gone ) and revisited many times.
I was born in Brook Street, the bottom end of town. I started school at 3 yrs old, loved the old bottom school. We then moved to the big house at the top of Pen y Bryn. I went to top school. I loved singing and dance, so my mother got me and my sister, Enid, into Mrs Hughes dancing group. We won quite a few cups. Enid left but I loved it and stayed on. If anyone has photos of us could I have copy ...see more
I am now an 82 years old great grandmother and I have lived in Australia for many years. My family lived in Coventry, and when I was 12 my sister and brother and I were evacuated to Polesworth. At first the billeting officer, a Mrs Straughan who was running the local Womens Volunteer service, couldn't find anyone who could take all 3 of us, so she took us to her lovely home Pooley Hall. We had maids ...see more
I remember Martins swimmimg pool well, in Milton Road, Wokingham, just up from the Baptist Sunday school I went to. They had caves that the girls and boys changed in when they went with the school for swimming lessons,the cup of Bovril in the cafe and oxo flavoured crisps. The trolley buses didn't go as far as Wokingham, it would have been a ordinary double or single decker bus.
I was born in Milford in 1945 and lived at Stafford Lodge, Milford until in my early twenties. My maiden name was Susan Evans. The lodge was, and still is, the entrance to Shugborough Hall. My childhood was a very happy one as I was able to play in the woods and grounds surrounding the Hall.
My mother was Eva Evans, nee Mould, and my father was Harold Evans. I used to play with Mavis Douglas ...see more
My great grandfather was park keeper at Bellus Park for many years. I am not sure of his christian name or his wife's but I believe they were Charles and Louisa but I know their surname was Osborne. He was a wonderful man with a very distinctive moustache, a bit like a waurus and his wife was a lovely lady who had a deformed wrist, an accident from childhood. They had several ponies Tommy and Peggy. They moved from ...see more
My grandparents were both born in South Ockendon. Arthur Charles Kettle and Beatrice Alice Kettle, nee Chapman. They were married in St. Nicholas Church on 15th October 1921. They had three children, Betty, Susie and 'Rusty' (Arthur, my dad.) I was born at the family home of 28 Cliff Place. My parents Rusty and Joan Kettle moved to Chadwell St. Mary in 1957. I was always at my ...see more
I was one year old when WW2 began - in 1938. Most of my visual memories stem from that time. I remember, without any facts to support them, the large white house that stood in the grounds of Waitrose Car Park and was in ruins one morning on my way to Byng Road School - the tiny cottages beside HADLEY INFANT'S SCHOOL where my family lived but that have now been demolished - the huge craters left across ...see more
I was sitting in a tall pram outside my grandfather's pie shop (Pyburns') and men were herding cattle down the High Street to some abattoir, I put my hand out and felt the side of one the cows and to this day can feel the scratchie feel of its short coat. I must have been about one and a half years old. I also remember I was 10 and my brother Brent was 8 and we went in search of a pet tortoise and after going ...see more
I lived in a bungalow in Broadbridge Lane (Redehall End) from my birth in 1957 to 1983. I always thought it was a great place to live, with a huge garden to play in, plus the surrounding woods and fields. During the school holidays my friends and I would be out all day on our bikes, often riding up to Outwood to have the thrill of speeding back down Scotts Hill.
When I was 6 I started horse ...see more
My grandson has had two days away, living how it was like during world war two. I would like to find the street party photos that had been taken, or any others around that area please. I lived in York Road Northfleet at the time.
My memories of York Road were the two corner shops between Springhead Road and York Road, especially being told to ask for money out of the till, which ...see more
I was born on the Haworth Road estate and in my childhood roamed all over the district. Chellow Dene was a particular favourite especially in winter when it froze over! Sandy Lane park was another place we visited to go on the swings and slide. Any one remember 6 days only by Heaton Woods and the nettle drink shop? Only time I visit Bradford these days is sadly to attend funerals of old pals. What a dump Bradford has ...see more
I lived on Acresfield Road and went to Summerville School then on to Pendleton High Sch. I have very happy memories of living in Salford and can remember long days in Light Oaks and Oakwood Park...stopping off for vimto, jubbly and two penneth of fruit salads. My best friends were Jackie Mcdougall, Kathy Oldham, Joyce Consterdine, Louise Hewitt, Jenny Driver ....think I can still remember everyone in my ...see more
I just got a nice colour postcard showing the Red Cross Hotel. It shows the name of the hotel as"Deverall's Family Commercial Hotel", whereas the Frith photo shows the name "Reed's Family Commercial Hotel". The postcard was sent in 1907 to a Mrs Holder of Newhaven, Sussex. Does the hotel still exist?
John Marsh, Peterborough, Canada, June 2012.
During those years, my father was in the US Air Force stationed at Wethersfield. We lived in Coggeshall on East Street. With the advent of Google Earth I can still walk down familiar streets in Coggeshall from Texas. I see some things have changed and some look the same.
My fondest memories of Coggeshall were of snow covered streets and buildings during Christmas. My brother, Ronnie and I would ride our new ...see more
My father, Archibald Brown Mckinlay, came to Barrow in 1900 with his parents, Samuel Laing Brown Mckinlay and Margaret Mckinlay. They lived at 22 Duncan Street, Barrow.
Samuel was born in Greenock, Scotland and came to Barrow in 1881 to work in the shipyard. He lodged with the Hutchinson family 43 St Vincent Street.
1896, Samuel moved to Newcastle to work in the yard there. He met Margaret Simspon and married ...see more
Hi, I lived at 20 Todd Street, Higher Broughton, Salford for 5 years. I left when I was 7. Went to St Thomas School, don't remember too much of school. Made my holy communion there. Remember going to Heaton and Manley Park and of course Old Trafford. Remember guy faults nights, they were great, and going into Lewis store to see Santa Claus. Had friends who lived down on the Main Road, Gail and Paula Baybutt ...see more
My mam and dad split up and I was sent to Bisley. At first I was hard to get used to but I made a lot of friends. My first house was Trojans then went up to Ironsides. Barry Evans told us stories that he made up after lights out and took Billy Bunter off to a t.
Mr Burrage was in charge and the head master was Mr T T Barns. I remember Mr Berry, Jack Standing. I tried the violin, Mr ...see more
My mother was born in Streethouse and my father moved there as a young boy. Although we lived in Normanton I spent many happy hours in Streethouse as many of my family lived there (some still do). I remember the long row of Terrace Houses in George Street with the shop in the middle. I also remember the operatic performances in the Chapel. My Uncle was one of the performers.
People of Streethouse in ...see more
Been reading some off the messages. I lived at 456 New Back Row, ie the ten houses left in 1963, moving to Yorkshire. I only get back for the unhappy times if you now what I mean. I had a fab childhood with 3 bros and 1 siss; Edd, Tom, Bri and Jean - that is when pit was open.
My compliments, Francis. I grew up in Langdale Road, Ravenscliffe 1947-58. Your pictures brought lots of memories back: " the 2penny Rush" - first two rows at Greengates Flicks only cost 2 pennies; cycling along the Canal to Apperley Bridge; the RAF Truck that picked us up at Greengates to take us to RAF - ATC 2168 (Yeadon) Squadron Airfield. All the best for your initiative. Albert
ps Yeadon started a 58 year Aviation career, that I'm still leading.
I remember as a child flattening out card boards boxes, as we lived on Great Arthur Street, Smethwick, the gardens led onto the canal banks and my brother and my cousins used to slide down to the bottom - what a thrill - and trying to get back up before our father came home!
There was a type of pub shop on the corner that sold miltray chocolate in a bar and my uncle used to buy this on his pay day if we had been good. I ...see more
I have many fond memories of Margate as I spent lots of my school holidays there during the 1970's, my nan lived in All Saints Avenue opposite the Park. We lived in Wolverhampton but would take the long trip down to Kent, via the North Circular in London, at least 3 times a year for what seemed to take an eternity - mainly because I spent all of it sat between my 2 sisters who would continually be sick ...see more
I clearly remember those buildings by Hayden Hall. I used to live at the bottom of Wiltshire Lane next to the Woodman pub and the park opposite was my playground for a good few years. All that open space and the woods over the other side by the River Pinn was a fantastic place for all kinds of games. We moved there in 1960 and left in 1967 moving out to Amersham and then up north in 68, but this has ...see more
Nearly every house had an outside brick coal shed, as this was the only method of heating and cooking.
Most houses had a short set of about 2-3 steps in the middle due to the slope of the land they were built on, therefore the front of the houses were about 3ft higher than the backs. Some houses had their own toilet (or Netty) as we called it, others shared a small block between several houses and some ...see more
Pathways were made up of compressed dirt, West Street (facing West Rainton), Back Row (facing the Meadow’s Pit), Lewis Street running parallel with Back Row) and Cross Street running parallel with West Street). Krone House faced East Rainton end, there were more streets but I can’t name them.
Middle Rainton was partially demolished in 1939 leaving about 30% of the village still in use. The remainder was ...see more
Ralph loved his horses, he washed and groomed them constantly, the harnesses had brass or silver fittings, and the leather had to be polished, and the metal shone. And he often took first place in many local shows including the Royal Show, when it was on, and also the annual County Show. The stables were full of rosettes - testimony to his expertise and devotion.
When my father was discharged from ...see more
enjoyed a drink (bottled Guinness) at both “The Travellers’” and “The Tavern” almost daily throughout his life. In fact he is still remembered for his love of dominoes. To this day if someone plays double 3, the call is “Matty Wilson” as he would always play this first if he had it. He also dealt in the demolition, and scrap metal.
There is a strange story here; Kate Wilson had taken in two destitute ...see more
MEMORIES OF A LOST VILLAGE
Middle Rainton
Introduction
My name is John Harvey and this is an account of my memories of being brought up in Middle Rainton between the years 1940 to 1958. As this is based mostly on my memory, total accuracy cannot be guaranteed but I will do my best. Please feel free to pass this on to any interested parties.
Family
I was born in 1940 at my ...see more
Please if anyone has information about my family from Wallington I would be so appreciative. Gordon was a postal worker in the early 50's to 60's I know. We found the street address of Montagu Gardens on a used envelope in a box of memoribilla. They continued to live at this address for quite some time.
Anyone with knowledge of Acotts there in late 40's or early 50's. Possible schoolmates would be in their 60's now. Might have known parents Gordon Albert Acott, and Dora Lilian Acott.
Hi, can anyone remember a place in Camberwell across from the green, it was beds for woman. I got to know the family that run it they were the kinds people. I dont even remember their name. If anyone knows about them or their family, please email me. My son was born in St Gilles Hospital in 67 and just reliving good memories.
1960 to 1983. I was born at the QE in October 1960. My parents lived with my grandparents at number 17. My grandparents moved into the house when it was new (built by Leech) in the late 30s. They intended to buy but the war came along and Leech offered them the opportunity to rent, which they did all their lives. Granda was a painter and signwriter so wasn't allowed to go to war. He painted the ships at ...see more
I was born 11 Hawthorne Tce in 1946. Had lots of mates; Allan Bussey, Stan Smith, Joe Everal, Ralph Davison and many more. I remember going over the winning, oliy mills and of course the wreck. The bank of Hawthorne Tce was steep so lots of sledging in the winter. I went to Pelton School, Pop Anderson, Freddy Hare, Ma Brown, and Miss White and glamour model Miss Atkinson. Bonfire night on the Green, spent lots ...see more
Does anyone remember this old hotel and me working there in the early seventies? Although I only worked there a short time, I met and made friends with some very nice people, the Yates family in particular, but sadly lost touch. Is the hotel still standing after all this time. Please post a response if you should know. I was the foriegn interloper from Staffordshire.
From the 40s until 1964, I used to live at 46 North Road next to the Station Hotel. Our house had a long garden with a stone-pillared gate and 4 steps from the street. I would walk every day up Atherton St, around the 'workhouse' to St Margaret's Primary School on Margery lane. Then from 1954 until 1960 up Redhills Lane to the Johnston School. My mother was a Court Dressmaker (trading as Madam Barbara) who designed and ...see more
Photo is taken from the LCT No 36 bus stop area. House on right is one of the failed concrete slab construction homes by Airey, most of which have now been reclad with external brickwork. View down road leads to Haigh Wood Road. Photo has wrong name on it. It is actually Woodnook Drive with Silk Mill Drive coming in from the left. The first house on the left was occupied by the Thackery family, mum, dad, ...see more
Those were the days - loads of fun swimming in the so called "divvy" (river) at Shotley Bridge in the early fifties - different parts of the river namely; Leveys, Puddlers, chat ties, the dry rocks etc. Only the lads swam at chat ties, girls were not allowed. We all took turns looking for firewood to keep warm after a swim. Can anyone remember the horse that was fatally injured ...see more