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My uncle John Cossey was the Blacksmith from the 1930s to the 1980s. When he retired nobody else took over the shop. It has stood empty ever since. When I came out from the primary school, which is on the opposite side of the road, each afternoon; I would stand in his yard watching him shoeing horses or making things like wrought iron gates. He died in Alpington nursing home about 10 years ago.
I was born in Dagenham 1950, but moved to Blundell Road, Burnt Oak in 1955. I attended Goldbeaters from 1955 to 1966 and can remember many of the people and teachers with whom I studied. Some of the teachers were really quite sadistic with their punishment regimes and I remember numerous incidents when punishment was over the top and didn't fit the crime. However, we survived and learnt from it. Some of my ...see more
I lived in Stubbington from 1957 (when I was born - home birth in residence behind newsagents on the green) until I was married in 1978. For most of my childhood until 10 yrs old we lived in the Post Office residence - shown in this photo.
In this shot you can clearly see the bungalow to the side of the PO - which was demolished to build the chemist shown in other similar shot of the Green. ...see more
I spent many happy holidays in Blackpool as a child. We would set off on a coach from Rochdale it would be either Ellen Smith's or Yelloways There would be a kind of competition as to who would see the Tower first coming near to Blackpool. Then sheer heaven would follow. There was Fairyland Olympia the Pleasure Beach all the delights that Blackpool could offer. One thing has always puzzled me which i cannot ...see more
Who remembers the Cabin shop in the alleyway between Longrove Rd and Horton Hill. Mum sent me shopping there many times with a list. Quite scared sometimes as there were a lot of mental patients wandering around the alley. Cute little shop though . Barbara Sainsbury
Although I did not live at 10-Mile Bank, my mother told me much about her life there. She lived right by the large bridge over the River Great Ouse with her Mother, Lilian, Dad, Harry, and brothers and sisters. I tried to find the house a few years ago, but their house had gone, only the pub building across the road was still standing. It appears my granddad used to drink rather a lot there ...see more
I am searching for descendants of George Emmerson and his wife Ellen Edwards who lived at 11 Wylam Street in Craghead and of William Emmerson and his wife Sarah Alice Craig who lived at 3 Wylam Street (and where my grandmother Rachel Ann Emmerson was born), 11 Wylam Street and 40 Thomas Street (which is where Sarah died in 1912).
Also searching for descendants of Sarah's parents Stephen Craig ...see more
I was born down Roman Road Ilford sadly as long ado as 1947 but life in Ilford was good. Went to Mount Secondary School but left at the age of 14 and started work as a jnr legal secretary in a firm in Cranbrook Road. It was so great then could get on a train and be in Liverpool Street in 20 mins an shop till we dropped. I started going to the Palais at 17 and loved it. It wa the place to go for a good night out. ...see more
Had 5 yrs living in west dereham, beautiful village, nice walks across fields,and lots of wildlife unfortunately not a lot else going for it, a very close knit, verging on clicky community! shame so much money was put into a village hall, which hardly got used, instead of other facilities. Would of liked to of seen west dereham 20 yrs ago when it had more life!
My Great Great Grandfather was John Francis Dunstan,he was the minister but resigned and opened a school for learning a boarding school .He was well respected and his daughter Eliza was my great grandmother who also taught and married Christopher Kemp who was a teacher and came from Dolton in Devon.I believe that John francis Dunstan grave stone is very imposing and I hope to visit one day to see it .
Hello
Got my education here between 1959 & 1966. Boys I remember are
Nigel Baxter
Nigel Sewell
Jonathon Fordham
Kevin Sampson
Mickey TIngey
Robin Want
Colin Harley
Geoffrey Fleming
Any of you out there?
Dave Pearce
Hello, my mother was brought up in Lymm Cheshire but went to live with her mother Edith Pearson (mother of Stan Pearson footballer) in Broughton Salford. They lived at 9 Bradley Avenue. She told me of the many fond memories she has of living there. I am trying to find anyone who may know of a Michael K Grezorzek who may have lived at the same address as the Pearsons. This has been a long search if anyone remembers him I ...see more
Well it closed. Another little part of our local history being turned into memories.
I have lived in Devon for the last twenty one years but in my thoughts and my dreams i still visit my Northern home of Rochdale. I grew up in primrose Street with the wonderful bakery called Rideoughs at the top of the street. Lenny barn and the fantastic Falinge park. Walks in Healey dell and Halls chip shop on Spotland road. I used to go there as a child for a sixpenny mix .That was chips with mushy ...see more
In 1960's Newcastle we didn't see a lot of woodland or wildlife on a daily basis.
My dad was from a Romany family and during the war had spent a lot of his childhood, when school was closed, travelling with his uncle who was a horse dealer. As a result he knew spots across the North where, as kids, we could run, shout, paddle, swim and generally have a day or, joy of joys, a whole weekend without the constraints ...see more
I was at the Milton Mount College building when it was renamed St Mary's School . It was built to be a school to educate daughters of Congregational Ministers and Missionaries . It may have opened in 1871 and officially closed in 1971 . It was demolished in 1972 and the lovely building , land and gardens became a much needed housing estate .
Hi my name is John I live in luton. It must be CCA.1965 /1966 I and my friend met two lovely young ladies one named Viv and the other named Veronica- she was from Wood Green. Viv lived in Woodberry Crescent. Both would now be in their late 60's. Almost 53 years ago. Be great to say hello and say hey i not forgotten you. Anyone show some long on it would be appreciated.
Does anyone remember the monkey on tbe loose on Crayford Way, late 50s. Quite a lot of excitement at the time.
Police made us stay in doors..
Diane Cole. (Cook)
My Grandparents John and Elsie Barker owned The Old Village Stores during the 1950's/60's and i used to stay there as a child of about six years old when on school holidays from where i lived in London ,remember the sweet van full of jars of sweets coming to deliver and being in the shop helping out!!
There was a family friend called Rosie that worked in the shop, i remember staying in the house with its very long ...see more
I went to selsdon primary school from the age of 5. I had a twin brother Christopher we were in the same class all through school - there were two classes to each year. Miss Bjork was Headmistress and yes she was quite scary. In the final year I had Mr Worth who loved music but who also gave my brother the slipper - yes that was the punishment for naughty pupils!! I also remember Mr Younghusband who I ...see more
i arrived at Blandford camp in 1951 for my national service 13 weeks training 8 weeks square bashing
and the rest driver training in bedfords,I left Blandford and went to Borden 1 week and then to Malaya
on active service stationed in Kaula lumpur with 27coy RASC MY NAME IS RON BATEMAN
The thin half of the world's greatest movie comedy duo, Laurel and Hardy, was born in Foundry Cottages, Ulverston, now Argyle St., in 1890. He was born and lived in his grandparents' home until the age of 6. His grandfather, George Metcalfe, ran the shoemender's shop in Newlands Bottom, which fascinated the little boy. Christened Arthur Stanley Jefferson, Stan spent a lot of his Ulverston boyhood around the ...see more
Henry's Coffee Bar The Greenery.
Burtons Dances/Disco.
Stan Laurel's grandfather ran a shoemending business in Newland Bottom. I'd ;like to know what happened to that premises and when. Is it still standing? What is it used for and what is the address please!
When I was at junior school (I was born in 1946) my maternal Granddad lived in Morley Cottages in Colebrook and worked in the signal box at Plympton Station. I lived in Molesworth Rd, down the road from Plympton Grammar School and often used to walk home from Geasons Lane Primary School via the signal box just to see my Granddad. Probably against the rules, he used to let me move the levers sometimes and I ...see more
I lived in the village of Oulton & attended Oulton Primary School prior to joinong Granville Secondary Modern school on Stone at the age of 11 years.
I clearly remember many of the pupils & staff. Annette Powell, Judith Moss, Patricia Donnelly, Susan Darlington, Valerie Sturgess, Hazel Dix, June & Maureen Abbott's from Tittensor to name just a few. Among the boys Philip Leason, Graeme ...see more
I actually grew up in 'Edgware' because I lived on the wrong side of the 'Railway Line' which along the M1. I remember Balfour newsagents at Apex Corner & later on I remember drinking in 'Jeramiah Bulfrogs, which I as just trying to rack my brain remembering. My dad (& later on my mum when she learnt to drive), couldn't go ANYWHERE without having to go round Apex.
My Dad, Derek Smith, remembers U Ted Stammers and A May with their daughter Joyce who lived at 166 Ilchester Road. Also, in the nearby area, were U George Clark and A Lou - one of their daughters was Peggy.
He fondly remembers family parties at Christmas and other times throughout the year. He remembers his Dad and U George making a pretend chocolate out of plasticine and putting ...see more
I remember my Uncle Reg taking people across the River Wey on a punt. Now there is a bridge. He also made a bench and a small bridge over the spring that cam out of the hillside. This was where the Pilgrims were supposed to be refreshing themselves before continuing on their journey. Reg and Silvia moved to Godalming in the early 1960;s and I would love to contact their daughter Veronica who I remember as ...see more
I lived at 111 Danson Crescent right by the gates to Danson Park, I went to Westwood School and played for their football team this would have been in the early sixties. I used to sell the Evening news and Standard papers on the corner of Welling high St next to the bank. At sixteen I got a job in London and I remember walking up Danson Cres then up to the train station every morning and evening. That was a long walk, ...see more
I was born at home in Avondale Rd, Rayleigh Essex in 1958. We moved to Canvey Island & then in 1963 we relocated to Australia. I only have a few memories of Rayleigh & the most predominant was Snows Farm where I began horse riding at the age of 18 months. There were 2 horses that I rode called "Joey" & "Pee Wee". My Mum rode a brown & white horse called "Hawthorn. It would be so great to hear from anyone who remembers the riding school & knows any of its history.
My dad was born at Wimbledon in 1922. He told me that his parents had a family business called Potts corners that included a fish n chips shop, a garage and a gentlemans club. His dad George Potter, was also a sign painter and a French polisher. The family business got bombed out in the war but the whole family survived. My grandad, my grandma and their five children. I don't know if they rebuilt.
My dad told me a story about ...see more
My parents owned a bungalow in Dovehouse Lane Kensworth in Bedfordshire and as a grown up family's we would get back together at weekends bringing along our own children to visit and enjoy the countryside.
My brother and sister had produced five grandchildren and I the younger unmarred son would take them for walks and keep them generally occupied.
Like all children they loved stories and an adventure and I ...see more
My grandfather James Waterson Robson was manager of a roller blind finishing mill which was situated at the bottom of a sloping lawn in his garden. I remember a big tree in the middle of the lawn and wooden steps that gave access, across a small stream and into the mill. Which was very noisy, I was very young, probably less than 8 years old. The address was Ladeside, Midton Howood. He died in 1949.
I did go back to ...see more
Have very fond memories of attending St Paul's between 1975-78. Lovely old building-with corridor names like Pepper Row and Long Gallery. Had men's accommodation up until 1978 with ladies were given the top floor-a revelation at the time.Great times.
Have fond memories of Strood having attended St Mary's Primary (Loved Miss Duke and Mrs Lowery) and Temple School up in Frindsbury. A small bustling town in the 1960s/70 with the usual FW Woolworth Co-Op, and an outfitters where I got my first sec' school uniform-Haywards (maybe) and my dad's favourite-a photographic shop. I had my hair cut in Strood for my first 18 years of life-often by someone called ...see more
Cotterals Bike Shop is on the right. Mum bought bikes for all the family and herself here. Mr Cotteral would sell you a brand new bike on "Tick" if he new you or your family. Great guy. Mum would have a cuppa and a chin wag with him when we called in to pay. Thatched cottage further up on the right . Fawcetts the chemist on the left Tappleys the stationers the last shop on the top of the hill on the left. school Dentist was across the road from it . Shock horror
Hi, I am looking for a photo(s) of the Welsh Harp pub in Ponciau, Wrexham for my dad. My great grandparents used to run it. It was knocked down in the 1960's and I can't find any photos online.
I was at warnham court the above years.The headmaster was Ernest Savage. I was head girl for my last year and also Arundel house. I was known as Sliv Allen and would love to hear from others. Some names I remember Rose Morris Maureen Leahy Ernie Handley David Cook Ivy Loxdale to name a few.Have special memories of all the pantomimes we put on. my name now is Sylvia Hurley formerly Allen.
I lived in New Haw in Selbourne Avenue and went to New Haw Primary and Junior School and Fullbrook County Secondary from 1951 - 1961. I then went to Brookland Tech. I was married in All Saints Church in 1969. I have many treasured memories of growing up in New Haw and would love to hear from the numerous friends who shared those days with me. I moved away in 1969 and to this day can still recall the "growing up" era ...see more
I started Woodlesford school about 1957, i remember been in my first class with a teacher called Miss Sawyer ( i think it was spelt ). Also a boy called David Goodwin i seem to belive that was his name. i loved play time at that school we had a climbing frame which i ended up with more blisters in my hand then i care to remember. I also remember a Mr Naylor who had a board of education which he did not hold back ...see more
After breakfast church was the order of the day, and Saint Thomas the Apostle was the church at 0930hrs. Mr Hawkins was the priest and Mr Pearce was the curate. Mr White led in the choir and Mr Gosling was the organist. As you filed out at the end I remember the Trumpet Voluntary was often played. The priest shook your hand and said goodbye. After lunch perhaps a trip on the trolley bus to Kew Gardens ...see more
THIS IS A MEMORY OF HANWELL LONDON
After breakfast it was church. St Thomas the Apostle was the church 0930hrs. The organ was played by Mr Gosling who was also deputy head at Bordeston school. The priest was Mr Hawkins. Mr White led the choir in. When the service was finished music was played on the organ as you left, I remember the Trumpet Voluntary was often played. The priest shook your hand as ...see more
I have many happy memories of my time at The Gables. I was there with my two brothers in 1953.
The butchers in Northfields called Richardsons is set to close according to local news. This has been in Northfields since the 1950's.
Hi, Looking for info on Rachel Rees of Pistyllgwyn. Born approx 1845, Died, Victoria Australia 1888
A significant date is Sept 26, 1866. Not sure what it is.
Pls respond, cameron.mcdonald@mortgagechoice.com.au
Please can anyone help me, I'm looking for photos of primrose Valley in the 70s onwards, as a child I spent my holidays there and came across some great friends I'm 52 now, it would be really nice to hear from anyone who went there the same time, a memory I have is I used to help the men on the tractor move caravans around the site, I would be the one who put the chains on so they could tow it, if anyone has any photos or ...see more
We moved into 38, Mrs Stronach did a house swap with us. I don't remember her but I do remember the draft excluder she left behind for us. My Dad was Owen Binding, his Dad William played in the Watchet Town Band although I can't remember what he did. I was only 11 when my Dad died sadly so I don't remember many of his stories which breaks my heart. I recently lost my Mum too, Marita Rich (Binding). We had a wonderful ...see more
My mum Jessie hawksworth nee macullum lived here 9 forland ave with my dad Alan Atkinson from late 50,s till 1963. We were taken into care my older sister pat myself and 2 brothers I was 18 months old. We never saw mum again she sadly died 27th December 1969. We have no photos or info of her life as all contact was kept away from us growing up in care the social services decided ...see more
Does any one remember the shop that sold used electricals in Hounslow in the 60/70s , I think it was on treaty rd ? It was run by my dads friend Peter whittle... ? This was where I bought my 1st record player and records ....
Hi, Can anyone help me with the name of a pawn shop on Falcon Road in the sixties/seventies?
Does any one know the Robinsons of 44, Roseville ave, Hounslow , who lived there in the 70's , I'm looking for my best friend in the 70's named.... Gloria Robinson
How I remember those days @ MPH, ERH....'69 I left your area.
So many wonderful staff........my training served me well as I worked in the Caribbean, Canada, KSA.
My last add. was Cheddon Rd..
Think often of Taunton...Mrs Molyneux, Parkfield Dr., Monica and Harry Denham, Rosa Ash, Monica Smith, Sr. Robertshaw, Palmer, Pearce, Townsend on 15, Holmes, Davis, Pearl. ...a host of good folks. Matron Prowse, all ...see more
We went to Broadway Cycles to get our tyres, bike lights etc. This was around 1960. Then a few years later we went there to get mopeds. These were often made to look like motor bikes but often only 49cc. Mobylette was a case in point. It was automatic! Very economical and of course brand new. We did not all like fiddling around with motor bikes. A really economical machine and pretty reliable. Also it took two people. This was a consideration with girls around.
As a child in the 50's and 60's I can remember going in the school holidays to stay with my fathers friends,
In Goundry Avenue, Ryhope. They were Jack and Lil Richardson. Jack worked at Ryhope pit. They had two children Colin and Lilian. My sister and I always referred to Jack and Lil as Uncle and Aunt although they were no relation.
We loved to go down to the beach, and scrambling over the rocks. Also walking ...see more
My name is Frances I was born in 1948 at Rose cottage which was opposite the Angel pub. I was about 3 or 4 yrs old I was taken over to the pub and sat outside the back door with a bottle of pop. At the back was a farm - not sure if it was part of the pub. I remember riding a big pig.
My uncle, Steve Baxter, well thats what I called him, lived with my Grandmother as a lodger. He always took me over to the pub. I expect ...see more
I can remember working at the bake house after school clearing and washing up, and on the occasional Saturday morning, I especially remember putting the jam into the donuts and rolling them in caster sugar Happy Days.
My name is Peter Nutkins, I was born in 1939 and lived in Chesham Avenue for the first 24 years of my life.
I worked for Arthur Black at Queensway Radio as a TV engineer for a number of years in the '50s and '60s, so got to know quite a few people in the area.
My earliest memories were towards the end of the war when the 94 bus terminated at the Crooked Billet, some of the buses had outside stairs and a starting ...see more
Scotts cycles was at the junction of South Ealing Road and the road to Gunnersbury Park. It was a double fronted shop. He made bicycles there. I went there for tyres etc. My dad had a bike and tandem made there.
My father Charles Beard worked in the sorting office for many years. He really enjoyed looking after the mail for Ealing.
I used to go to Box Hill from Hanwell with my friend David Potts on our bikes. This was around 1959/60. I remember the very slow ride to the top. On the way back I remember the wonderful cycle track. It was a long run back via, Esher, Hampton Court, Bushey Park Twickenham, and Brentford.
Before I moved to The Ridgeway in 1955 I live in Woodall Drive and regularly used the 221 bus to trundle up Paines Lane past my school, and ending up in the space outside the RedLion pub. I remember how the bus rocked each time the driver climbed in and out of his cab!
Both the driver and conductor used to disappear into the pub, presumably for a comfort break, at the end of the journey.
I seem to ...see more
Does anybody remember the market in wye st oo a Saturday mornings
I was only small at the time but can remember it
I think it sold second hand clothes and odd and sods
We lived at 70 Bridlington street from 1974 until 1988. The house and all those in Park rise were brand new. At the time our friends were Delvine and John Street, Chris and Roy Bartram, Carol and Gary Frear, Janet and Geoff Smith and a host of others too many to mention. My favourite pubs were the Railway Tavern (Sands Lane), The Buck and the Vetinary Arms. I remember Stockdales as mentioned in another memory. My ...see more
Hello,
does anyone remember me......I'm margaret (nee)wheeler, and lived on geranium walk, ardwick......I had many friends there,amongst them, kathleen jenkins, who sadly died very young.....she had a sister called Aleshia.....
I went to st thomas,s primary school, then onto ardwick secondary (later nicholls)....
Just found some photos of st thomas,s church and the school as it is now.....it brought tears to my eyes....
I remember the quins very well.....happy days.
I used to visit a lady called Sarah Dixon with my mother in law in the 1970s. She used to play the organ at Croglin Church and her two sons farmed nearby. I believe one of her son's owned part of the fell behind the farm and another son used to grow different varieties of potatoes for Cambridge University. Does anyone remember this family?
I was born at Glenmore kilmelford, 11th July 1956. My family then moved to lslay when I was a couple of months old and my brother Peter was 2 years. My fathers name was Alexander Mc Cutcheon and mother Jessie. They worked on a farm and talked about a Miss Kirsty and her father who was a squadron leader. Just be interested in any history and if that Glenmore is the hotel now?
I remember cycling by Norwood Green on a Sunday evening around 1955 having just come from Osterley Park. I was with my mum and dad. Church bells ringing, and cricket being played on the green. I actually remember thinking how peaceful it all seemed. The only bad thing was, as I had passed by my thoughts turned to school in the Morining.
I wonder if you can help? I'm trying to discover more about my history and know that my great grandparents were once the owners of the royal hunting lodge - Langfords (I believe also known as Potelles) - which was in Buckhurst Hill. As I understand it, the only memory of this is Langfords Road, which sits on the land originally occupied by the house and its grounds. My grandad was Richard Henry Boyd who grew up ...see more
Many happy memories of my early life in Collyhurst living near St.Pat's. Does anybody out there remember the Carey family who lived in Stonehewer St.. Very friendly with two sisters, Bernadette and Philomena Carey. Lost touch many years ago but often wonder how they are or if they're still alive. Grateful for any information.
Janet Mounsey.
Reading some of the uses that this grand old building has been put to over the decades, brought back memories of my earlier years in the 1960's where the Abbey buildings frequently featured. Probably the first visit I was not aware of, because in the late '50's the post natal clinic was held there. I do remember tagging along with my mum and new baby brother to pick up the tins of powered baby milk. I've ...see more
hi i was a barwick school i was there in 1977
We moved into 1Greenhill Rise in 1958 when it was the very edge of town, the United counties bus turned around next to the house. We watched the building all around us and watched them build St Andrews, it was directly across the street from our house, will never forget the night it burned down. I was a paperboy at Greens newsagents until they opened Forbouys where I transferred as head paperboy.
My father was a carpentry ...see more
I was born and raised in Penge I lived in Kingswood road and went to Oakfield road school for boys
there were three picture house in Penge The Essoldo which was a theatre at one time I can remember watching the Pantomimes there and we had the Odeon and the Kingshall cinemas.
I used to help pulls the stalls out from some old stables behind the Crooked Billet to maple rd Market for Mr jones the stall holder he had ...see more
I am trying to obtain information regarding a mid- air collision over Bracknell Berkshire in the 1940’s.
Believed to be 1943 but could a few years away from that date.
It is believed to be between a Hurricane and a Spitfire but there is also no confirmation of that.
The incident happened opposite what is now the Shell garage above the Ascot road with wreckage falling around that area. Sadly both ...see more
I was born in Vicarage road 1943. There was a butcher named Jim Bound there. In later years the shop dealt in Montesa motorcycles. I knew Mr Bound and his three daughters. Barbara, Julia and Patricia. A late addition was baby James (Jamie). I believe Barbara married Alex Loose and Julia married Roy Phillips but would like to know what happened to Patricia, the youngest daughter. I have memories of Holy Rood school and the ...see more
I have long sought information about one of the great Victorian villas of Alderley Edge, the house named Croston Towers in the centre of the large plot bounded by Woodbrook Road, Tempest Road and Macclesfield Road. My earlier article named 'Life on the Edge' gives some of the background to my search.
And at long last I have some really useful information. I have been sent an image of a very early watercolour of ...see more
my name is terry capon i lived in park road dartford opposite the park went to st albans rd infant school then york rd then dartford east born in livingstone hospital 1945
I was born in 1933 and grew up in Allendale Avenue.I have wonderful memories of my childhood before during and after the war. I went first to North Road Infant School, then Lady Margaret Road School after Dormers Wells and Southall Tech.From 1950 to 1955 I served an apprenticeship at Hoover Ltd in Perivale. They were very good employers. I pains me to see they are no longer there.Sadly I no longer have contact with ...see more
I would like to append memories of my mother Margery Mary Ellis . Her Aunt was a nun, Sister Mary Francis at Syon Abbeybefore WW2 who she says became the prioress later . Known to the family as Aunty Beaty
I have produced a copy of her notes in PDF format . Can I do this here?