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I wonder if anyone might remember my father who was a teacher in and around Worcester for many years. He began his career at a primary school in Claines, probably in the late 1940s. Thereafter he worked at St Paul's Secondary, in a building which I believe is now a Worcester porcelain museum. He followed this with a spell as deputy head (I think) at St George's Roman Catholic Primary on Sansome Place, before moving to ...see more
I was born in Benfield Street in 1946. We lived in a house which was condemned due to either bomb damage or shock, as there were large splits in the basement walls. My first memories of the street were playing cannon and marbles, trying to climb the "stink pole " outside number 35 and the shop at the Ingrave street end of the road. I think it was run by the Mayles family. Some of the ...see more
Interesting to see Windermere Avenue mentioned. I lived at #57 Windermere from 1941 until I married in 1957. When we moved in and throughout the war, our house was 4th from the end of the avenue - the others were built after the war. Our house backed on to green fields with the Hornchurch Aerodrome beyond. Can remember watching "dog-fights" above and sleeping in our Anderson shelter at the bottom of the garden (probably the ...see more
I entered St. Marys Hospital, as a Pupil Nurse on 18/10/1971' to start my Nursing training. My name then was Ann Teresko. All the Nurses in my 'Set' moved into the Nurses Home. I was 20 years old. In the ground, there was our 'school'., which we spent 6 weeks at a time., making notes from our Tutor. There was about 12 Nurses in our set., and we had a 'Home Sister, that lived in a room, at the bottom of the ...see more
I was at the children's convalescent home in 1960, when I was 11. Dad had passed away when I was 8 and I was diagnosed with a nervous breakdown 3 years later. So off I was sent to convalesce at Hornsea. The regime was brutally cruel and the matron in charge seemed to enjoy this. I can remember one day coming back after a lovely day in the sun. We were accompanied by a nurse who ...see more
I lived in Three Elm Lane, Golden Green, Kent and moved there in the 1950's and my parents left in the 1970's. As a child I went to Hadlow Primary School, Hadlow and then onto Hugh Christie, Tonbridge and yes I was also in the first year, when the school was first opened.
My mother used to cycle to The Golden Green Post office (our local store) with my sister in a small seat on the back of the bike.
We used to ...see more
Lived at 21 George Street in 50's/60's until joining RN, 2 up, 2 down and shared loo at the bottom of the yard.
Mates, Alan Varley, John Ward (became head?? Ecclesfield I think - taught history), Phil Hinton,
Eddie/Tommy/Cathy Henderson, Gary Kerfoot (jewellers), Lawrence Pepper to name but a few.
Good memories in poorer times but doors never locked and always welcome.
We stayed at this caravan park several times with my mum and dad and little brother in the 1960s. The name of the caravan was called 'JanSue', I think. My dad bought me a square kite from the local shop which we tied to the door of the van overnight and it was still up in the sky by the next morning. Happy times.
i was born in 1947 in welbeck rd, but my parents moved to hart lane, when my family grew to 7 six boys and a girl, we did'nt have a lot but we got by all the kids round hart lane derwent rd and brooms rd, we used to play football on the school field, we used to get chased off it every now and then, we found the old air raid shelter that went under the school, growing up was no picnic we lived day to day and i spent most ...see more
In about 1961 my family moved from Langdown Rd in Hythe to live in The Lodge, West St Hythe.
I was 18. My dad had a building maintenance business and was soon contracted to take over the maintenance of the WestCliff Hall Hotel which at the time was managed by a Mr. Piggot.
At that time, the building was somewhat run down and dad put a lot of effort into returning it to it's former glory. I ...see more
To the right of the trees were the prefabs, I was born in No 20 in 1956, and spent many happy hours playing up and down the green next to the trees, until 1966 when we moved to Waldron Thorns
I also lived in Horfield at that time in Montreal ave and played in the tip many times especially on the swings.I also attended upper Horfield school and remember the teacher's Robert mentioned although unfortunately I was in miss Mauds class who made me write with my right hand (unsuccessfully )The shops on Toronto rd beside Scamellswere Mrs Pollards also Rings which I think was in a converted garage the other ...see more
I am researching my father's side of the family and know very little, my father died in 1997 and would never speak about his farther my biological grandfather . I would like to hear from anybody who lived in craven park Willesden in the late 1940's early 1950's. I know Ellen Leonard and Frank Leonard were on the electoral role for 60 craven park in 1952 . I know Francis(Frank) ...see more
the family of the Ingates are here today and we are trying to find out what shops were up and running back in 1968 -
we remembered The Mons- Deeks shop-Rose and thistle- mace store-candy mix - laundry. alloments-hairdressers. betting shop? fennels newsagent -Iceland - another sweetshop - moss chemist -doctors surgery original.
there was haberdashery does any one know of the people?
greengrocery shop names ?
My sister and I worked at the hotel as chambermaids and in the bar and kitchen we slept at the top of house in an attic room I wrote letters home to a boy who came to visit called Pip and we had so much fun we later worked at tarantella making milkshakes I was 19 we remember a boy called Rob We would love to visit the new hotel.
I was born in Addlestone in what was Kingthorpe nursing home in 1944 (no nhs then)my father worked for Vickers Armstrong at Byfleet. My father was born in Cailard road Byfleet the same road as my mother was born. He is now 96 years old and went to school at St.Mary's school Byfleet. Unfortunately my mum died two years ago her maiden name was Dewberry and my name was Hughes. When I see that picture of Addlestone railway ...see more
IT is the experience of my life. . Getting to known English and the culture Will be back next year that is 2017 in August . Anybody there to join me ?
I lived on Longmoor Lane, 101, and have fond but distant memories of the 50's and 60's. There were still stables for the canal tow horses at the foot of the bridge crossing the canal in Sandiacre town centre. I played with friends on the fields behind the canal, but also on the Springfields Farm. Our house backed onto the farm and I spent many happy hours helping, harvesting the corn, still in stooks then, ...see more
If anyone is interested in the history of Harrison Gibson's late 50's early 60's I may be able to help with a few names etc, Alan Macer
My brother Len Tewkesbury also stoked the boilers at the Ambo in the 50's whilst still at school, either William Penn or later Slough Tech in Slough - we were living in Warwick Ave at the time and he used to let people sneak in via the back door.
At the top right hand corner of this picture was the coastguard lookout where my father was stationed. As kids we were only allowed to swim on our own if we stayed on the beach below the lookout. I loved going to visit him "on watch" and look out of the huge tripod binoculars. I had to stand on a box to reach them.
I purchased this photo in a gentlemans clothes shop in Grange-Over-Sands as i believe the two children sitting on the wall could be my mum and uncle who were evacuated there during the second world war,so i wondering if the date could be later!?..The two children one at the front looks as if it could be my mum as she remembers having black plimsoles which is what they look like in the photo and the little girl has the ...see more
Does anyone remember the name of the Chinese Restaurant in High Street,Warwick, Next to the Aylesford open in the 1960/70s please
My name is Carl Wilkinson and I was born in 1954 and up until I was 14 I suffered from very bad Asthma my doctor said I had a church organ in my chest that was out of tune, so I was sent there I think in 1959 for the better air there was there, it had to be better than the air in Edwards lane, Nottingham, I can not remember how I got there as my Dad did not have a car at that time, and I don't know how long ...see more
My dad ted williams was born in bayonne road next door to the Baptist church. I was born in garvan road December 1949. My mums mum lived four doors away and my aunts all lived in fulham, it was a close neighbourhood but in a more formal way in that you never became too intrusive my parents always referred to neighbours as mr or mrs.. My brothers and sister all have fond memories of playing rounders, tennis ...see more
The photographs of people swimming and playing in the then turgid waters of the Earlswood bottom lake in in the 1950s instantly took me back to my own childhood of those times and carefree summer days spent learning to swim in the lake. I recall the presence of fresh water mussels on the floor of the lake which, to the unwary, could cause cuts to the feet of those unfortunate enough to tread on one. There was ...see more
Does anyone remember my grandmother, Mrs Florence maycock? She used to live in one of the beautiful cottages near the pub. I think they were very old and were painted black and white. I used to stay with her in the summer months and had such happy times there. There was a farm next door to her cottage and the farm house looked very grand. Used to have two pillars by the front door. I remember a Mrs. Pollard used to live ...see more
I see Macfisheries and Lindy's Cafe.There was also a cafe called Chequeres that as a child I was advised by my parents not to use.Standings was on the corner of Station Square and James Street providing that old English style of service and olde shoppe tradition,how they are missed...every purchase put into a brown paper bag .There used to be a little old guy stood outside the old Market Hall ...see more
I was born in Barton on sea in 1965 My mothers family Harry Lancaster and Emily Jane Small lived at Burnt Lane Lymington. Harry used to work on the Railway. They had five children three boys and two girls Dorathy and Norah Lancaster I am unsure what school they went too? Norah my mother was born in 1930. September 1947 she married Norman ( Known as Jim) Smith in bolder church Lymington. My ...see more
My name is Michelle Batey I went to St. Malachy's School from 1971 to 1977. My mum was Patricia Atkinson she went to St. Pats School, Collyhurst. We lived at Kennett house at that time. My mums cousins were pat and murial Cooper. Who lived in collyhurst. Fond memories.
Hi Brian and long time since we last spoke, 32 years in fact and just came across the Stanhope scenario and boy do I remember it well. Quite brutal at times and the likes of the staff that ran the establishment would have been taken out and shot in the present day. I visit Middlesbrough to see my mam and sister Susan and we talk about the place regular.
If you find the time drop me a line and let me know how both ...see more
I was born in Park Royal hospital on a hot July day in 1957 and was taken home to Mayo Road, where almost our entire family lived at numbers 46, 53 and 56. I was christened at St Mary's church, on my christening certificate the vicar's name is G. Oakley. My dad and his family lived at number 46, and my mum's family lived at 53 and 56. It would be almost impossible for that to happen ...see more
I remember Hounslow I was bout three years old my grandad worked for the Weston bakery
I think that's what it was called just past Hounslow hospital , he delivered bread by horse and cart
round the roads , his name was Henry whitehead .I remember platts store old woolworths at
the end of the high street it was called the six pence shop. I also worked in Peters pet shop ,and then
in Lennards shoe shop for many ...see more
My grandparents lived in Stourwood Avenue near junction with Stourwood Rd. I visited most years (age 3 to 15). Some houses on the top of the were in danger of falling over the cliff & had to be taken down. Gordon Hotel at top of road ( occupied by military during war & demolished shortly after). Of course access to sands not possible during war barricades in sea, all piers blown up & anti-air ...see more
My name is Christine Andrews (Bramston is my maiden name). I lived in Devonshire Road Southall from my birth in 1956 until we moved away to Basingstoke in 1966. My best friend was Susan Endersby who lived at 130 Ascot Gardens with her mum and dad Ron and Vera (I think). I had other friends who lived in Rutland Road (a girl called Linda who moved to Leighton Buzzard) and I remember a family who also lived in ...see more
I went to this school1965/1966 best friend Kim Protheroe! Remember Katy and Simon and Andrew chitty the butchers son! He was my boyfriend! Walking down to church hall for our dinner! I was the only one who enjoyed them! Remember mental arithmetic in hall in mornings! My name was Carole southen! Any one remember?
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can anybody tell me the name of the soap factory that was on Kirkby Trading Estate in the 1950's / 1960's?
The last name on the World War 1 memorial in Leigh Church is Rifleman William Winkworth.
Mr Winkworth from Ashford in Kent was for a time a baker at Dawes Green ,Leigh. He married Bessie Lemmon and for a while just before WW1 lived in the Old Shepherds Cottage, Tapners Road Leigh. Mr Winkworths name also appears on the Menin Gate Memorial in Belgium
After his sad death ...see more
My name wasJanet Whitehead then I went to Bulstrode girls school in the sixties,
One of my teachers was Mrs balls ,my friends where Maureen Oliver Margaret twining ,
Mavis Bowden .the headmistress was Mrs Collins also there was a teacher called Miss Hull
It would nice to get in touch with anyone who remembers me. I lived in Grove Road.
I now live in sunbury .
Hi. my name is Chris Everett. I was born in a nissen hut at Ivy Gardens, Wide way pollards hill Mitcham in 1947. I remember going to St Mark's school infants and later Sherwood park junior school. Saturday morning pictures at the Majestic was always to be looked forward too. As was the Mitcham swimming bars. The annual fare on Fair Green was an event not to be missed. I was not so impressed with having my tonsils out at St Helier hospital. Loads of memories.
I was born in 1951 and lived in Leicester St, St Ann's up until August 1967 when the family moved to Bestwood Park.Whilst living in St Ann's I had put up with an outside toilet,no central heating and no running hot water.What a luxury it was to live in Bestwood Park!!!
I lived in Leek Street from 1952 until the houses were knocked down , we moved to Moston in 1968. There were 4 of us children and our parents in a tiny terraced house. We had a back yard with an outside toilet and only a cold tap in the kitchen. Later on we did have a geyser by the kitchen sink which provided hot water.
I have never found any photos of Leek Street at all ,even in the Manchester Archives. ...see more
My father Brian Philpott was born in Hartley Wintney in 1933. He had friends whose surname was Ruffle; he was head choirboy at st Johns church til about aged 14, and he left around 1950 toi join the RAF, and my grandparents Rose and Stanley Philpott lived at Fern Cottage until the late 60s. Does anyone recall them please?
Me and my then little brother remember great excitement when a snake was discovered in the pool. I also seem to remember although a little hazy, a few chosen children were invited to Mr & Mrs Jones's private apartment to watch some TV. I suppose a treat. Not really a treat for us as we were traumatised at being left there. This was about 1955/56?
I lived in Rokeby Villas, had a brother named Arthur, who belonged to the Boys Brigade, Archie Waters, Billy Cockburn, Harry Gibson, Colin Robinson, Ian Wilson,.
I was 5yrs younger, friends, Dorota Swedkowicz, Lily Robson,
Eileen Atkinson, Elizabeth Lambert, Brian and Margaret Jude. Richard Gair, Ross Hall, Wilfred Gibson, (parents had newsagent on Tyne view) and George Blanchflower. Most of us went to ...see more
I lived over the Laundrette 1958 to 1968 where my mother was the manageress. I worked at KLM Motors from 1960 to 1966 and worked with Mike Doble while he was repairing car bodywork until he started his own business. Happy days.
I lived in Killamarsh and during the war I developed scarlet fever.
I was admitted to the isolation hospital and was in for 6 weeks.
Mother and Dad visited but had stay outside and talk to me through a closed
window. There was a Doctor Lewis who treated the patients and a
nurse I think they called Martha Brown Does anyone remember the Hospital
Rinti also layed ln the front door so everybody had to step over him,my name is Derek W and I worked
Behind the bar for Fred , he taught me the bar trade in 1962 I was then 18
I lived in ray park avenue from 1969 to 1973 . Dr (Ken?) Simon was my G.P and I have vivid memories of Skindles , Thameside , Taplow , Boulter's Lock... .You may contact me for further info
G.C
Does anyone remember allhallowgate in the early 1950s. We the Edwards lived in central court before the flats were built. Our neighbours were Mrs remmer who then became Mrs styan, Madge and Joe sawyer and our friend Pauline, wilf and Nellie Richardson, Mrs rathmell, Mr harbisher and Mr and Mrs Collinson and their daughter Eileen. I remember Eileen ran away when she was about sixteen with an older boyfriend. I'd love to ...see more
When I was about nine years old, the family doctor discovered a very bad case of tonsillitis. "Better have them removed as soon as possible." he tersely told my mother. With a brand new National Health in place, I was placed into Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. After a 24 hours of being spoiled by nurses, I was told that I would be taken to a hospital in Hemelhempstead.
We lined up on the pavement outside ...see more
My ancestres came from here dating back to 1600 to the last being my grandmother born 1912. Would be interested in hearing from any relatives or people with interest in these names. Alison 07975734541
As a child I visited my Nan and Grandad in Greenhithe High Street. (1959) Grandad worked at Everard's and my dad also followed in his dads footsteps.
Dad worked for Everard's for many years as did relatives. Unfortunately Dad and relatives all passed away now but I have no photographs of greenhithe high street where my grandparents lived. Their house front was always painted silver on the railings and the ...see more
Have just come across this site by accident, and was amazed by the number of names I recognised from my childhood. I lived at no.82 celandine road from about 1953/54 until we moved to Fullerton crescent about 1965 approx. My name was brenda chambers before I got married. I remember the names of beryl Lawrence, glennis wainwright, Cynthia French, David Clark, Johnny Griggs and my friends the Richardson brothers, ...see more
We moved to Lawrence Road in South Ealing around 1966. My brothers and I went to Little Ealing Primary School (1969- 1977) followed by two more cousins.
Mrs Lodge was my first teacher and I thought she was the most fabulous lady ever. I remember in Infant School we always has to sing All things bright and beautiful before we could eat our lunch. The Headmistress used to come down from her office to play it on the piano in ...see more
I remember when Birdcage Walk was first opened. My husband John and his father William cleaned the Windows of most of the shops there. It was like a little community, it had everything. Paper shop, wet fish shop, butchers, clothes shops and even the Dudley Herald newspaper office was there. Happy days.
I am hoping that someone will remember the night during WW2 when a landmine fell in Lady Margaret Rd. I was about 8/9 at the time 1944/45? I would love to correspond with someone from Southall who remembered this incident which stands out so well in my memory banks. Anyone at all?
Remember being there 1970-1974, English Teacher and head of year Mr. Richardson. I lived in Bulwer Court. Fond memories of the wanstead flats fair and cathall baths.
It was in the 1950's I was at Old Oak junior school E.Acton when i went on the trip,there was old army barracks there all in a line along the path into the camp,and the entrance had gates.I used to get chocolate from the tuck shop there with money my family sent me.We used to go into the woods and study leaves from different trees and put them in an exercise book,and we were awarded a shield if we ...see more
Alexandra Welch, I messaged you under your memories 😊
I have very happy memories of my childhood in Govan. I lived in an attic with my Mum, Dad and Brother. If it was wet outside everybody gathered at my close and we would run up and down the wooden stairs. The neighbours never bothered us. If it was a nice day, we would beg for money to bu coloured crepe paper and we made dancing outfits. We would send someone round the flats and ask them to bring a ...see more
I was born in 1935 and raised in Blackburn, attending the Grammar School until my widowed mother could not afford to keep me there. I left school in February 1952 and got a job as a Junior Clerk in the Markets Department of the corporation, which was then run by James Peel with other office members Fred Morris, John Smith, Cyril Bateson, Harry Ormerod and Vincent Clark. I was there till I did ...see more
I remember when they disinterred all the graves prior to demolishing the church- they hung canvas screens in front of the railings and it really spooked me to think of all those bones being dug up !
Allistair Beckett
Kiddies Corner was great but my favourite treat was a trip to 'The Imp' coffee bar - coloured light panels in the ceiling and an Expresso machine making all the noises !
My mum worked at the Co-op and on Saturdays I would spend a lot of time there - I knew most of the staff and can now safely reveal I think that the jolly Santa in the toy dept ( top floor) was probably the most miserable member of staff during the rest of ...see more
One of the old houses - 'Gainsborough' was used as a doctors surgery in early 60's . the name lives on today with the Gainsborough doctors practice in Whitegrove Copse!
Down a short lane off Church Road ( over the left shoulder of the photographer) was a very dusty Scout/ Cubs hut used by 1st Bracknell - I used to come home filthy regardless of what the activities !
Having walked up from the station one followed a long ...see more
Anyone remember a girl called Nadine? She lived in flats on lavender hill in1969? She had a little sister called Marlene and a brother. Nadine was about 18, thin with long blonde hair. She was my best friend for a time but we drifted apart. I'd love to know what happened to her, and hope she had a great life.
My father was along with his sister were fostered by couple who lived in middle cottage of this photo around 1926/27 they would have been 4 and 6 of age and attended the local school my fathers name was Frederick would any one have memories of them or the couple who fostered them?
I remember the flying horse hotel I have fond memories of my auntie Kath working in the hotel kitchen at 8 years of age I'd go down the allyway at the side and tap on a window through the metal grid with a pencil run down the allyway and round into the back of the hotel where the turntable for cars were auntie would meet me there and take me into the kitchen the head chef was a big man and very kind I had lots of treats such a shame it's not there anymore 😕
I was brought up in Kemnay went to the old school, same as all my brothers and my father before me
In 1964 my father started up his own business as a slater and builder.
My earliest memory of Kemnay is the crisp icy morning before the snow would start skidding along Paradise Road finding every icy puddle feeding the hens that there was on the waste ground
Looking for tadpoles in the burn that ran between paradise road and the low road known as aquithie road today.
We lived in N block and moved to Benton 1950 when I was 9.I remember all the things you mentioned also remember hiding in the rubbish bins that were set in brick housing and used to swivel so that they were flush with the wall when turned,ugh.
Fond memories of growing up on Old Field Rd
Being one of the Fletchers ( Beverley) mum Edna Dad Les
My Brother Bry sisters Ros Julie and Jo.
Our good friends neighbours the Thompsons Lawton's
Cain's, Walsh , Clarke, Hendricks, Jespers
Tun stall Whites Hoods many more.
Happier childhood times spent playing kick can , hop scotch, dicky leave o.
Time spent in the fields and ...see more
I attended from 1972 1976
Initially all Girls then became a comprehensive school during the latter years
I remember some great girls,Lindsey Hathaway
Helen Frith Kim Hessel Diane Douglas
Julie Hutton Evelyn Lilly and many more
I hope they are all well and should anyone from the school would care to get in touch I would be thrilled to hear from them.
I was born at St. Pauls Hospital in 1959 and grew up in Hemel Hempstead. We lived in Gadebridge and used to play in the ruins of the old Gadebridge House in the 1960s. We also used to fish with nets in the River Gade in summer and I remember the old 'round house' which was demolished for the widening of the Leighton Buzzard road. Another memory was Saturday morning pictures at the Odeon and dancing up on the stage at the end!
My mother used to work at a factory called "proper pride" making lingerie does anyone remember it
I think it was in mile road, it would be lovely to hear from anyone who knew it. My mother was called
maria longo
yes remember the bull demolished i and built Macfisheries supermarket in its place left my job with my mate Dave Palmer, we were both employed by Billy Horsborough who was the manager for better buying supermarket and the green grocer next door opposite fortes cafe and what used to be Burtons the tailors to go and work there must be early 60:s john whittle > I think the demolishing of john angels for those bus that ...see more
I lived at 6 Albert Terrace in Bovey Tracey, and my first real job was at the Haytor Hotel in Ilsinton, the owners of the hotel at the time (1955) were Mr & Mr Henke I believe, not quite sure if the name is right.
The staff at that time lived behind the hotel in a small bungalow. What great times we had, the moors, horseback riding, and of course the local pubs for meals and drinks. Your posting from Michael Steer ...see more
My maternal grandparents lived in Cheddar from 1890 to 1950. My grandfather owned a shop in Bath Street which was a tobacconist/barber/ photographer business and he took early postcard photos of the village, including some of the Cheddar man skull when found in Goughs cave. He retired in the early 1930's and then lived on the northern edge of the village. I was evacuated from Middlesex during the first ...see more
Born in Dunfermline in 1946, but we lived in Cowdenbeath at 45 Blackburn Drive - in a postwar aluminum prefab. Attended Foulford School from '51 to '54 when we emigrated to Canada.
I remember the "tunnel" open to the front of the school where we could go if it rained. Kids with pieces of mirror reflecting the sun into the tunnel to light up a spot on the wall. Loved the store treat day with a tin cup for milk ...see more
I have very happy memories of Farningham. I Joined my family, mum & dad, an elder brother and sister, and baby brother at West Kingsdown, after living with my grandmother for some time, I was aged six. This was in 1949. Mum and Dad used to take us on Sunday's and Thursday evenings to the Kingom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses at Lowfield Street in Dartford. So we changed buses in Farningham going and returning each ...see more
My grand parents and my father came from the village as well as aunties and uncles, Hugh and Jessie Bell north street.
My granddad had the sheds at the rear of the old church now a garage.{next to the electricity sub station.
I spent all my weekends and holidays in the village {fantastic memories}.
I had a friend who also visited his grand parent's his name was Gordon Parry, spelling of his last ...see more