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My family used to live in a bungalow here until it was condemned in 1959/60. I have a picture of it with my dad in the window and my little brother, Colin sitting on the grass with his friend Keith Emery. We had an outside loo and my dad put a bath in the kitchen. The cows were always putting their heads through our bedroom windows if they were open. I have fond memories of living here. The bungalow belonged to Mr Reed who lived opposite in the farmhouse.
My grandparents spent nearly all of their married life in Blackhall and my grandad still lives there today. I'm 37 now and live on the other side of the world. I have lots of great memories. I used to spend a lot of time at the swings in the park next to the cricket and bowling ground with my sisters. I'd take walks along the beach banks with my Nan, sisters or on my own with their dog. I ...see more
Hi if anybody went to lonlas from 1960 onwards please can you get in touch I'm sure we have a lot of memories between us. I was Phillips then Cath
Henry and Sarah Jane were my husband's grandparents. I'm not sure where they were born but they were married at the Chester-le-Street Registry Office and were living at Pelton Fell when my father-in-law, George Christelow and his twin Isabelle were born. Henry and his brothers were all miners. Henry and his wife and family immigrated to the United States and settled in eastern Ohio in the ...see more
I was born on 8th May 1945 (the day the war ended) at 61 Trevelyan Road Tooting. My mum told me that there was a heatwave on the 8th May and whilst she was trying to get some rest there was a street party going n which she couldn't go to.
My grandmother was born at 61 Trevelyan Road in 1986 and whilst following a historical research of my grandparents I discovered that 61 Trevelyan Road and adjoining ...see more
I am asking for help for a few of your stories and maybe photos from the 50's to the 80's that I can put on a group I have set up which now has nearly 500 members, but I am running out of material to put on there, and I have read so many nice tales on here. If you can help you can contact me on nevilleupton@yahoo.co.uk or neville upton on facebook, you will find me from Looe. my group is your probably from polesworth if, thank you very much.
I remember Larkswood School in the mid-50s when I joined, and Mrs Thorneycroft was head teacher and in the junior school Miss Tilling was my form teacher for some time. I have recollections of us children being read Brer Rabbit by Miss Tilling before going home, and she would do different voices for each character. I remember Miss Miller who was horse mad, which made such an impact on me. We had our swimming ...see more
I was 4 when my mother remarried, and my step-father's father was RWE Squirrell. He lived in Russell House, just around the corner from the Manningtree Maltings, working for Brooks at the time I think. It was just around the time of the RHM acquirement.
My new grandmother worked in the secretary pool at The Maltings, and I was fortunate enough to have the run of Russell House when I ...see more
During the war I was evacuated with my family to Dunsmore and we lived in Appletree Cottage, opposite The Fox. I attended Wendover School and returned to London in 1946. At the time Robert Donat lived in Brambleberry and the Mahlers lived 50 yards down the road from us in, what I believe, had originally been the village hall. I used to ring the church bell every other Sunday when the Rev White (?) ...see more
I was stationed at Watton when doing my national service in 1948/49. I was on fire piquet when one of the Mosquto's caught fire. Our CO was Air Commodore Daltom-Morris.
I was born 1944 in Ashley, Cheshire at Birkin Farm. My granddad, Harold Lanceley was head of forestry for Clibrans Nusery, Hale, Cheshire. Found out a lot about his WW1 history. Harry Lanceley, sailed with A company, 1/5 Cheshires in 1915 and served near Ypres. He became Sergeant and was slightly wounded after the battalion moved to the Somme. He took part in the battle of Gommecourt on ...see more
I lodged at eight Parkfield Road with my father who worked at Perivale during & after the war. I was an apprentice at F J Creamer at Stanmore. The house was owned by Mr & Mrs Wade who had an adopted son called Fred, who was an apprentice to Young Austin & Young. After doing my national service I came back & then worked at the Post Office Workshops off Yeading lane. I married a young girl who lived on ...see more
I have very fond memories of Downshall Secondary where I was between 1958 and 1962. I used to live in Downshall Avenue, and we used to walk everywhere, to school, to Seven Kings Park and the park up Meads Lane. We also used to walk to swimming lessons at Ilford Baths which was quite a way. I enjoyed the art lessons with Mr Dean, but not the needlework lessons with Miss Howe, who seemed to have it in ...see more
I was christened in this lovely old church. My mum and dad were married there. It was such a lovely little village - good memories.
I was also born in Harewood in 1971 and share the same memories as Jennie, racing round the castle and building dens in the woods, I also think we had the steepest sledging hill ever!!! Anyone who grew up in Harewood is incredibly lucky! I feel very lucky indeed to have grown up in such a fantastic place as Harewood!!.
I came from Ludlow in 1944 to live with a great aunt & uncle (when I was 13 months of age) in Priestmans Avenue. I started school at The Grove and have many good time memories with friends of that time. As you recall, the winters were bad and the summers so hot that we would burst the tar bubbles with our fingers and sit on the railway enbankment next to the bridge at the top of the bank from the ...see more
Although I was born at 96 Manchester Road, I too remember Beaconsfield Street very well as my aunt and uncle lived there. Doe's anyone remember The Brownbills?
I went to the Church School in the next street, before moving on to the Board School on Warrington Road; Mister Barnet was the Headmaster, does anyone remember him? Then I went on to Whiston Central School, only for one year though, as we moved away down to ...see more
I remember the Queen's Silver Jubilee Celebrations. There was a Cricket Match, also games and activities organised in the Village Hall. All the Children from the Village received a silver coin. It was lots of fun and very nice for the whole community .
Loved your reminiscences Patricia. I came to Welshpool in 1965 or thereabouts after ten years in the Merchant Navy, and have loved the area and the folk since then. I worked in the post office at Welshpool, times were good. Your writing about the railway going through the town, brought to me the following:
On occasion, when on leave from the Merchant Navy, I would visit the fields around Belle ...see more
Throughout my childhood, my parents would take my brother and I on holiday to stay at The Old Parsonage in East Dean, and we visited so often that it became a second home to us. It was owned at that time, by an elderly and hospitable couple Mr and Mrs Ticehurst, who ran a lovely guest house with a pianola on which I would play "Soldiers of the Queen" over and over. A large and beautiful plot (which is now much ...see more
I lived in Mollington from 1948 until 1962. We lived in one of two cottages, set back off the main street, and at the bottom of our gardens was the road, then the row. I remember the Avahes and Harry Robinson. At the top of the lane were the council houses. We had no electric, water, or inside toilet - our toilet was halfway down the garden. At the bottom of our garden was a watercress bed which ...see more
I also, was a student at Clare School in Brymton. I attended (if I recall correctly) from 1960 to 1963.
The headmaster was Mr Robinson, some of the other 'masters' names were Mr Hemmings, Major Burns and Mr Gall. A beautiful place which I think we all took a bit for granted. I am now retired and living in Canada (have done for forty years). Brymton was lovely - school life was quite tough, but I was fortunate enough to make a few good friends. Where are you all now?
My Uncle Dink (Thomas Younger) who was an invalid, used to make cardboard tanks and planes and used to sell these at Crystal Palace and Beckenham in 1920 and 1921. He was helped by my grandfather, Thomas Lang.
My name is Dawn Thompson, I grew up in one of the Cottages next to the Pub (no 3). My father Peter Thompson, worked there for many years. I remember the Hunt meetings and I remember Tom Hatton, who ran it many years ago. After him, Geoff Walkling took it over with his family. My mum Elsie Thompson, worked there for a while as well, but found it too much with having to look after my sister and myself. I used ...see more
My great great great great grandfather Charles Penery, was born at East Stonehouse in 1800/01. He was buried at Ford Park Cemetry in 1874. He married Mary Ann Penery (nee Baskerville) born in 1801. She was burried at Ford Park Cemetry in 1887. They lived in Francis Place and Fore Steet and raised three sons, William James Penery (born 1826), Thomas Edwin Penery (born 1832), Richard Penery (born 1835) and a ...see more
I remember coming out of the Granada cinema (Grenadiers, Saturday morning) near Christmas to watch Father Christmas riding down St Johns Hill in a stagecoach, to take up residence at Arding and Hobbs. I also remember the Easter Parade in Battersea Park on Easter Sunday which ended with the opening of the funfair, and the tree walk ready for Easter Monday and the summer season.
I remember being hung over this bridge by my ankles. Not one of my better moments and I'm sure if the two lads that did it read this, they will know who they are without me having to mention their names! We had some happy times together, our gang.Those were the days.
My name is Christine Wright, formerly Edwards. I was born at No 2, Council Holdings at Ridley, in December 1958. I went to Ridley Primary School and then to Nantwich and Acton Grammar School, after passing my 11-plus in 1970. Mrs Hodgkiss and Mrs Brereton were my teachers at Ridley School. Mrs Brereton being the headmistress, and living in the schoolhouse next door. Miss Hancock came next after Mrs Hodgkiss ...see more
I spent my first seven years at Medge Hall, and have fond memories of growing up with my brother Phillip, and baby sister Sheryl. We lived in Crook-a-Moor cottages (the 2nd house from the bridge) until around 1970. My mother and father, Jenny Graham and Winston Noble, had family in the area. My grandfather Bill Graham and his wife Ada lived just up the road, and we had many an adventure around his farmyard.
So many happy memories of Maesteg - where do I start? I was born in 1947 and lived at No 3, Plasnewydd Street until I was about 19. My best friend when I was young was Paul Spracklen (with whom I re-kindled our friendship a few years ago, and we now chat by phone most weeks). Friends also were; John Eley, Ian Davies, Andrew Davies and David Hodder. My sister, was and is Helen. I went to ...see more
I moved from London into 64 Leaf Road on 1st January 1961. We were offered the house because housing was very short in Southwalk, where we lived with my mum and dad. When we got there it was freezing, the roads were laid but there were no pavements. My husband and I had one daughter, and I was expecting my second child. I remember it was very muddy and the nearest shops were in the village, which was quite a hike. ...see more
Has anyone a memory of Anns Corset Shop or Sarahs, in Romford? I do need people to talk to me regarding corsets and foundation wear. Did you work in a department store selling foundation wear or a shop? I need you to tell me about your experiences with customers or your experiences with foundation wear, no matter how whacky or off the wall. What were daughters reactions when first fitted with firm control? The dates are 1948 ...see more
Good old days. My husband, used to go to the Tower Ballroom and the Empress Club on Saturday nights. Anybody have any memories of the Tower in those days? Although I cannot remember any names from those days, if anybody went to the Empress or Tower - would love to hear from you.
Hi, the name's Tony Conway. I now reside in the States and have for the past thirty years. For approximately two or so years I lived and worked in the Jesters Pub in Crawshawbooth. I remember with great affection the people, and especially Tony and June Frame the landlords, they had a daughter Victoria. I also worked for the British United Shoe Co, so travelled to many a shoe factory in the area. I have, since ...see more
Hi, does anyone have any photos or info on the very grand, old, large manor house in Worplesdon, in the 1920's era or earlier? I believe it was the home of Lord and Lady Dewvine (not sure that is the correct spelling). My grandfather was their chauffeur for many years and lived in the tied cottage called The Bothy, as did my father, as a small boy. When he married and I was born, we also lived there for a while, ...see more
Hi, my name is Roy Mozley & I was born in 1948 in a prefab in Rydal Avenue, Winton. We then moved to Lambton St, Winton. This was our football pitch then, main problem was this guy who, lets say, used to visit a lady quite often in his bubble car and park it right in the middle of our street / football pitch and when we asked him could he not park it further up the road, all we got was a great ...see more
My family moved to Old Bexley in 1959, continuing to live there untill 1985. This could very easily be mum with us 3 girls in this photo, on the left. I'm very sure many people will know my family, as mum had very red hair so stood out in a crowd. As kids we would play around the old mill with our fishing nets. As teenagers would be seen in one of the locals, The George, Millers Arms & The Kings Head. The ...see more
I think it was 1953 and I was 10yrs. I was at the Bentink Road Scool and as I remember, the schools in Nottingham entered a dancing team and we practiced for weeks. Our practice was in the St. Michaels Church hall, opposite our school. I still have the photo and remember several girls names. I was born in Nottingham and grew up in Radford, 30 Hornbuckle Street. My aunts ...see more
I often think about my school friends at Conicavel and wonder where they all are today. I dream all the time of how I wish we could have kept in touch and maybe at some point have had a reunion. I, along with my Brother Billy Feaks, went to Conicavel at the same time, then on to Forrest Academy. I remember my friend Marlene Shaw, and the fun we had together, and her nasty little wire haired terrier that would ...see more
On behalf of my father Charlie Comitti. He was courting and young girl called Doreen Morris. She had three sisters and one brother. They lived in Netherton Village. Tragically she was killed whilst walking out, a chap ran into her riding a push bike. He has very fond memories of her and her family.
When I was a young boy, aged about ten or eleven back in 1947/48, I can remember going to stay with Mr & Mrs Henshaw who lived at the above house having moved from Tal Y Cafn in the Conwy Valley.
From what I can remember the house had been used by the RAF during the war.
We used to cut the hay by hand and make small hay stacks.
I used to sleep in a little room overlooking Cemlyn Bay and I can ...see more
I used to go into the sweet shop and I had to say "a tupenny tube please, Florri".
I attended Llanidloes Glandwr School beginning in 1945. I have some fond memories of this school. However, many of the memories were not of the good variety, such as going to the Headmaster Mr. Morris to be punished (the cane) for some childish misdemeanor. For some reason we nicknamed Mr. Morris "Chump". If we learned nothing else from him, we learned about gardening. Much of our school time was taken up by ...see more
There is no Langham Road in South Godstone - I live in the same road as illustrated. It is LAGHAM Road. - no 'n' in it.
(Editors note: Thank you for this information - we have updated our records and the image name has been changed.)
I was born in Hornsey in 1940. Returning from evacuation in S.Wales in 1944, I went to Highgate Primary School for a short time, before moving to 141 Crouch Hill (now demolished) and attending Rokesley Infants School & Crouch End Junior school where I remember teachers Miss Flynn and Mr Baker. Having failed the 11 plus, (it was fixed) moved on to Crouch End Secondary Modern. I remember the Headmaster was Mr Chapman ...see more
I was brought up at 14, Ingestre Street and always consider myself a Bathside boy. I was very lucky to have my school opposite my front door. Just up the street was Mr.Barneys shop where you could buy 4 black jacks for a halfpenny. There were sherbert flying saucers, rainbow drops - lots of sweets to keep kids happy. One end of Bathside was the railway bridge where, if you heard a train coming, you'd run to the ...see more
I moved from Liverpool twenty six years ago. I lived in Aughton Road, number seven, and went to Orrell Primary School. I remember all the shops at the end of Aughton Rd; Bradys sweet shop, Cousins, Gallaghers sweet shop, fruit and veg shop which was once owned by my Uncle Brian. I can also remember the men's barbers shop that was there - very fond memories for me as a kid.
I would place the date of the photo, earlier than 1965 as I moved into No 11 in 1958 with my parents as the first owners. I got married in 1962 and moved across to my wife's house in Chrisdory Road in 1962 and I'm sure the pavements would have been completed long before then. The car in the picture is right outside our house and I would need a better view of it to know if it was my father's 3 wheel Bond ...see more
We took the steam train to Selham station and walked across the fields to our destination . My gran and step grandad lived in a little cottage called Smokey Hole in Selham. My granddad worked at a farm called Konigs (Conigs - not sure of the spelling) along the lane. I have been trying to find this location as I want to revisit. I remember being bathed in a tub and a long walk to the outside toilet down the garden. The ...see more
It was great fun walking from Inverugie, near Inverugie Castle, along the east river bank, past Babie Duthies rock to a spot across from Ravenscraig castle. There was a ford about 2 feet deep you could wade across, very cold. The rooms were quite small for a castle and the walls crumbling. The remnants of a moat existed on the river side. Lots of ravens nesting in springtime which obviously gave rise to the name
Hi. I was born in 1945, Barbara Campbell Arbuckle at Northcote Road. My family's name was Arbuckle and my grandfather was a police man at New Malden police station with a picture of the generations of Arbuckle s that where all policeman. My father had five brothers and four sisters. My father's name was William Joseph Arbuckle. I am not sure of all their names.
I remember cows coming down the ...see more
I had a job in the park taking dogs for the Atkins - they had kennels in the park - any one know what happed to them?
I was born at Alconbury but my grandmother, Mary Anne Draper rented a cottage on the Haggar Farm. I went to school at the tiny little school house and when I was 11 went to school at Sawtry. I have some really nice memories of Upton and growing up in a small village. I now live in Tucson Az, USA. I haven't been back to Upton in over 35 years. I know the village has changed and alot of the ...see more
St. Denny's In my travels 2010, I stopped at the picturesque village and Church. Had a meal and a beer in The Rose & Crown. A memory that will linger forever.
I remember well the fairground with all the rides that did their best to make you sick after the hotdogs and the candyfloss. Who got a kiss in the ghost train or at least a cuddle from their girlfriend? Everywhere the smell of food and the constant music playing so loud. I remember the 'Tower' which was destroyed by fire in 1969.
I can remember the first time I visited the forest, it was very impressive.
The smell of the trees, birds everywhere, and the sense of a wonderful peace. A really beautiful place, I hope it has not changed.
I have fond memories recalling the time spent at the Junior school in Burnopfield which I attended from 1956 to 1962. The Headmaster was Mr John Morgan. He was an inspiring teacher, firm but fair, he made us children understand the importance of discipline. I genuinely looked forward to attending lessons at the school. The other members of his staff being Miss Kay, who is still living at the Leazes, Miss Hardy,who ...see more
I have very happy memories growing up in Battersea. My very special memories are of me and my friends Jackie Heath and Geoffrey Marshall going to Battersea Park and going into what was called the Jungle back then. We would get dirty and grubby, and we would stay there for hours just messing around and having fun. Also Battersea Fun Fair holds great memories for me, the things we used to get up to whilst ...see more
I spent 4 years, starting as a cadet, then training to be a nurse at Shotley Bridge Hospital. It was to be an everlasting memory, not only for the happy times shared with colleagues and patients, but it was where I met my late husband who was a Doctor on the medical ward. The hospital was renowned for its high standards of training and pioneering surgery. The numerous wards, known as 'The Huts' were quaint and well ...see more
I have faint memories of Innellan during the war years. I cannot remember the year exactly, but I was evacuated with my mother during this period. Repeated trips to Dunoon and inevitably Innellan revived some memories. Are the shops that are on the main front the ones that we frequented then? I have memories of a shop window with a small clinker built rowboat that I loved looking at but could not afford.
I ...see more
Haha - yes me too! Bloody cold! Went there once on bus from Hersham, seemed to take ages and when we got there it was typical British Summer - cold, grey and windy! Shivered and was eventually hoiked out by my mum... then the massive inter-changing bus trip home! It has stayed in my mind though and I can recognise it now. I spent most of my young holidays at Walton Swimming Pool - that is gone too now!
Hello Connie.
What a blast from the past - you were my little brother, Eddie's, girl friend. We lived 3 doors up from you - can you remember? Eddie was in hospital and they let him home for the night, so the kids moved the bonfire in front of our window & then the ambulance came to take him back and they let the tyres down so that he could stay and watch the fireworks. Our Eddie is in Mansfield, so is ...see more
If you have read my account as a child at Felkirk Church, I as a grown man and with some time on my hands, visited Felkirk Church on many occasions. It was on the last occasion where I went there around 15.00 hours. I recall that the dark nights were creeping in and that the Church was darkening within; having known where the light switches were to turn on the lights I decided to switch one light on which was where the ...see more
My parents (Anita and Bill) owned and ran Lewis' tobacco and confectionery on the corner of Percy Rd and Pickford Lane, opposite the co-op between the 60s and 70s. We used to employ a woman called Dot who used to help serve customers with my mum. I remember in the mid 60's my father saved the owner of Cameron grocer's life by resuscitating him after he'd had a heart attack. We used to ...see more
I lived in Souldern and remember Callows shop very well. I remember Jack and Sam (who sadly was fataly injured on a tractor). I went to school with Jack's son, John, to Steeple Aston School with heyfordian coaches but most of all I remember Nancy Bowls. Used to look forward to riding in the cart up to Nancy's Wood pulled by the donkey. I even remember Nancy's mother; when she was too weary to travel, she stayed up ...see more
I have so many happy memories of growing up in Weaverham. My young friends and I making our way through the woods off Northwich Road near Walnut Avenue. I think it was known as Beech Wood or Hazelwood. We would follow the path and the stream that ran through the wood, in those days the water was crystal clear, all day paddling and splashing, sitting on the embankment and enjoying our picnic. We could spend all ...see more
Hi, I have recently bought a silver trench watch dated 1915/16 with the following inscription D C M Boxley School 1910-17. My guess is that it was a gift to a teacher who had been called up for the first world war. Would anyone know where this school is? Or who was D C M ? Any ideas would be gratefully received. Thanks Paul.
I was born in the Flat above Lloyds Bank, Tudor Square, Tenby, Feb 1950 and recall being raised there. I recall the amazing views of the changing colours of the harbour and recall the church bells and chimes of the steeple clock. A horse drawn cart delivered milk and the town was hyperactive and super active in summer. My father and grandmother recalled Lloyd George making speeches from the balcony of the ...see more
Have climbed here as a teenager
I used to rock climb in the area during the 1960's with my friends. Not that I was a good climber, but I loved the rugged freedom of the mountains. I also have memories of a young girl from Gerlan who was very nice to me. Her name was Sylvia.
I can remember coming back across the Mersey on the ferry boat and getting a bus home. 71a right to the top of our road. 71, a walk home from Irby Village. or the Crossville Heswall bus and walking form Pensby. I was much fitter then ......
Used to often go there for a drive on a Sunday, get an ice cream and walk along the prom.
I lived just around the corner in Westbourne Ave.
A nice Village and Church
I visited this town in 2010. Had morning tea in a cafe in the High St.
Was a big city and full of traffic. A bit dirty I am afraid. The outskirts of the city where much nicer.
I drove through this lovely little village during my stay in 2010.
Not much has changed from this photo to when I drove through in 2010.
I stayed in Horbury in 2010 and went shopping with my sister in High St. The Co-op is now a big shop.
My memory is not so much of the Wheatsheaf, although I did visit a few times during my youth, a nice place to take a new girlfriend for a drive.
But nearby is the Mere, a huge lake in the middle of an agricultural area. When I was a kid there were rowing boats that could be hired for a trip up the river. I can remember there was a small penny arcade near an old garage with flip ball machines and even a "what the butler ...see more
