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had great fun and a wonderful learning experience working on the town's buses as a conductor during university holidays in the late 60s just before so much changed in the town.
there are so many wonderful memories in the glanymor and tyisha booklets, they are a joy to read
I lived on Kent Avenue (27) from 1953 to 1958, and I remember Teddy Barlow well, a lot of Kent Avenue was still under construction at that time , a fabulous playground for us kids, and a watchmen
with a wooden leg (allegedly). We had a song as I remember which we used to shout at him.
I think it went, Teddy Barlow sells fish (stop me if you've heard it) three ay pence a dish,
don't buy it, don't buy it, it stinks ...see more
I visited the old post office with my mother in the early to mid 1960's. I believe that my mother was related to the lady who ran the post office and the little shop, perhaps a cousin. I don't remember the name of the family, however, I believe that the daughter's name may have been Susan. They may have had another child, but I am not sure. I recall that the father operated a daily ...see more
My name is helen scott (nee bryant ) i was born in cumwhinton as was my maternal grandmother / great grandmother /and my great great grandfather who was a bowman and i do belive his father was born in cumwhinton a joseph bowman i do have a limited amount of information on the village and family if anyone may be intrested i have great memories of the village wonderful place to have grown up and growing older
I did some of my early training in the maypole-Lipton store in John Street under store manager Dick Roberts & Deputy Manager Ben Hopkins. I recall querying why there were rows of wellington boots on a bench in the basement warehouse as well as stock being stored on low trestles. "Well you'll need them when the flood comes" I was told!
Miners holiday fortnight was something else in Porthcawl, one ...see more
My sister Audrey and I moved to St Margarets Ave North Cheam about 1935 our maiden name was Dwight.We both went to Park Farm Infant School and junior school in Kingston Ave then to Chatsworth Rd Secondary School.
I married Colin Ashe he also went to Chatsworth Rd school, We were married at St Dunstans Church Cheam Village in 1951.almost 64 Years ago.
Colin and I met at Cheam Youth Club when I was ...see more
Can anyone help me with the following history of Swanwick please, thanks:
Who was the butcher opposite Gee's (Willgooses) paper shop.
What was the name of the Owner of the Shoe Shop located next to the same paper shop.
Who had the Chemist Shop in the 60s. Thanks
You can also email me on jshaw10209@aol.com
After watching an episode of Stephen Fry's QI this evening, one of his topics sent my thoughts back to a memory of my childhood in Chelmsford in the 1960's. Smith's shop in the High Street, opposite the then Bond's store.
I use to beetle my Mother to go in that shop, with the whizzy hanging canisters that flew across the ceiling from the various counters to the cash desk. Most seem to remember these ...see more
I was born in marple bridge and went to ludworth primary school mr Kennedy was then headmaster. We used to live over the road from the school, my grandfather Frank Taylor was I believe the village blacksmith years ago. When the blacksmiths closed his nephew took over the premises and ran a wood yard.We lived in the adjoining house. I have a photo of a group of my ancestors going back 5 generations to 1800 all lived ...see more
Hi my husbands family lived in manaton rd the lewis family ,sid &frances their children Christine ,siddey. joyce , lenny their dad sid was in the Navy ,his wife france family were frank & rose Gillman , frank & Sid drank in the star of india pub back in the 50s ,Can anyone recall a bakers in phillip road called Pape bakers the man that run the shop was german, his grandson's name was Raymond he was about 25 year's old back then, would love to hear any infor that you may have,.
I was born in Stenalees in 1954 and my family and I lived in Singlerose Terrace, until we moved to Australia in 1967 - I moved back to the UK in 2008.
My Dad (Donald Woolcock) had a fantastic garden and we grew all sorts of veg, along with keeping chickens and ducks and Mum (Ruby Moore) and Dad kept goats on the 'Downs'.
My sister Trudy and I often played up the 'Downs' or at the park ( I remember my ...see more
I am 80 and lived with my parents in Borough Green from 1934 to the early fifties. We lived between Station Approach and the Cinema. Dad had his office attached. It is now Chinese . After being shops and Wally's café Wally was Wally Wickens the milkman and my Uncle.
The photos have conjured up names that were long forgotten
I am Michael Daniels, best friends were Gerald Cloke and Tony Jessup now no ...see more
Hallo Marian/Miss/Mrs.
Have discovered this website. I lived near the Station and next door but ond to the Cinerma from 1934 until the early 50, I was a contempory of Gerald Cloke and Tony Jessup. Both sadly long gone. I am still about at 80. Seeing the old photographs has bought back memories of many people.
My short term memory is terrible.
Please I would like to speak/meet with you or similar like minded people to whom I might be useful before it is too late.
Memories? Many! Worked on the refurbishment of some of the shops on the left of the picture.
Often went to the 'pictures' at the Central Cinema in George lane up the top. My late wife worked as secretary for the manager of Plummers at the top.
Pre WW2 we used to play up and down the High Street and up onto the Bayle. Then down into South Street.
Grandparents bought my first real pair of shoes in a shop ...see more
I spent most of my leisure time at Seaburn in the 1950's and early 60's.It used to be a wonderful place to visit,the Seaburn Hotel,Popular Cafe,Notarrianis (we spent a lot of time here drinking hot orange).The fairground was a big attraction in those days,it was always busy.Ice cream,candy floss ,shell fish ,all sold from little chalets on the front.The Seaburn Hall used to be a great venue,Cat's Night Out with Billy ...see more
I was born in 1937 at Steed Road Muswell Hill. 1938 moved to 137 Northview Road opposite the alley leading to the playing fields. Used to go that way to school at Crouch End sec mod. First school Campsbourne Road Primary. It closed down during the war following a night time raid, which took the roof off. Used to hang around High Street shops aged from 13 to 15 with, Mickey Spendiff, John Mully, Brian Haynes, ...see more
I was born in 58 Litchfield gardens in 1949 and went to St Andrews juniors and still remember the air raid shelters in the play ground and being there when they were knocked down.
I took a trip 'down memory lane' some years back and took a walk from Dollis hill station past my nan and grandads in Chapter road. Taylors, Bill and May then up past the Working mens club where I remember grandad was the ...see more
I lived in the old mill house in Edward road chadwell heath went to pic on sat morning then ballroom dancing up staire with dot taylor and tommy alcote.
I lived at 43 High street Moxley from 1955, year of my birth to 1968. I attended Moxley county Primary school a friend of mine, Carole Jacobs (Nee Richards) are trying to get as many photos or memories of the since demolished school, can you help. Some of the teachers we had were Miss Cowan, Mrs Robinson, Mr Marchant, Mrs Sketcher and Mr Warner. Many happy memories. If any one wants to share memories or photos please contact my wifes e mail jackiemills53@yahoo.co.uk Terence Mills
I lived in Central Avenue when I was 5 and Bell Street Infants school was my first school, I can remember walking to school with my mum. I also recall buying shoes from a little shoe shop, opposite about where this picture is taken.
I was born and lived just down the road from where this photo was taken. My dad was the village blacksmith.
Ives was my mothers maiden name, it was her father Edward and then her brother Bryan who had the shop . I believe it was a newsagents before my grandfather was proprietor.Bryan sold the shop and moved to Somerset .He sadly passed away several years ago, along with that generation of the Ives family. I think Bryan"s brother Peter is the only one still living..
Just wondering if anybody has any details re the above, I have a picture of a very old relative taken by Mr Clapham of Ferney Lee during the 1800's, many thanks.
My memories of growing up in bisley are newer then the ones on here I grew up in the 1970's my grandad lived on bisley common and when the houses were built on Shaftesbury road he brought on of the first ones which my mum was born In and. And I went to bisley C of E school along with my brothers we had great fun playing in the woods opposite our house and at the park on the witches hat.
I recall as a little boy seeing Father Christmas it all seemed very magical as we sat in a sleigh which looked as we were moving forward through a snowy landscape till we arrived at santas grotto and a gift was given happiest days of my life .
My Farther George Martin played for Bourton Rovers football team an in the river
I was 3 when we moved to barnes, I remember distinctly as if it were yesterday going down to the High Street with my mum when I was about 6 or 7 especially going to the 2 toy shops that used to be there, one was called the Spinning Wheel on the left hand side of the high street and the other my mum used to call the GI Bride shop on the right hand side of the high street which was full of wonderful things to ...see more
im an ex Pevensey bay man born and bread in the bay in the late forties,my name is john parks iv a twin brother Alan we used to live next to the castle inn till I was about five then moved to the centre of the bay.
my mother and father we called issy and bert parks my mother used to breed dogs in those days
any body remember us you can get in touch with me .
johnparks 2009@hotmail.co.uk
I served 22 months in the army camp in Whitchurch & I go back at least once a year to refresh my memories of a beautiful town. My eldest daughter Dawn was born there in 1957. I loved the walks around the area & the shops..My wife Betty & I used to go to the coffee bar, then the cinema.Dawn was christened at the church there on Winchester Road. Sadly the camp is no longer there. Betty worked in Overton making money(notes) for an African country. We lived on Bell Street. Alan Potter
Please can anyone put a date to the Tar accident when some school children were injured with hot tar where the workman were carrying out work at the beginning of Links Road, Tooting Junction end I would like to find the newspaper that it was in It would be between 1962 and 1964 when I attended Links Road. Thank You Pam
My Father Frank Adey (now 93) ran the Baseball at Rosehill Rec Sutton...I remember many days walking from our home in Benhill Avenue, to the games with the Sutton Beavers. I have fond memories of the Old Granada Cinema, having worked there at 19. Such a great theatre. Dad Frank also started and founded Little league Football at Morden. My Dad and Mum Rene, lived in Benhill. for over 30 years, to retire to Norfolk. (My ...see more
Our family (the Fitzjohn's) used to live in the first of the bay fronted semis, after the terrace block, in line with the car. We would have moved in around 3-4 years after this photo was taken.
The Maxey's lived in the next semi along and the Ashby's lived in the visible part of the thatched cottage.
Further along, in a bungalow, lived the Drawbridge's who owned and ran the garage, which was sighted ...see more
At 5 years old I went on a school bus from Charwelton to Preston Capes school. It was 1 big classroom with coke fires and an outside toilet. Mrs Smith taught all the children of mixed ages. She had 2 blackboards, one was written in printing and the other in "real" handwriting. We each had a cardboard box to keep our work in. Dinner would arrive in a van packed in sealed boxes to keep it warm.
The ...see more
It would be early 60's and we would all meet up at Allesley Hall, on one of those long summer evenings, to have a massive game of Hide and Seek ( Rally, rally 1,2,3!) We would be about 8 or 9 years old and most of us were from St. Christopher's School. The rallying post was a huge old tree trunk in the middle of the gardens. There were so many good hiding spots behind all the shrubbery and walls. I have since returned to ...see more
My sister, Paula, and I lived in Blackheath. Early in the 60s every Satuday we were lucky enough to have our father take us to Mottingham Riding School. I remember the first ponies we rode - little fat Squibs, Brownie and later Calico and Optimist (my favourite). I remember Mary our instructress, we'd have a lesson first then it was off over the fields for a canter, down into the stream and over the other ...see more
I too remember these gardens as a small child in the 1950s. I loved the wallabies, and my special treat was the water otter.
How I laughed - there was a pen with a small pond. There was a chain that hung over the pond, and a notice that said to see the water otter, please pull the chain.....when said chain was pulled, the water otter appeared! It was a rusty old kettle full of holes - hence the name water 'otter (we loved to drop our "h"s !!
Like Andrew, I was also living in New Haw around the same time. We came to 144 Woodham Lane, about 1964 and I attended New Haw County Primary school from my 4th to 10 th year. My Dad was from Ireland, Mortimer, he had a business called Woodham Groundworks, he used to have to time it right in the morning, otherwise he could not get on to the road to go to work as the traffic was so heavy. He would take me to local ...see more
My parents had a shop on Maple Drive called Yew Tree Hardware Company. It was no. 24 Maple Drive. When I was a child 'Bentons' was next door. The row of shops had a tobacco/newsagent, (Hobbs) then a green grocer the other side which was Bentons, then a butchers, Daniels, and Gillards had a grocery shop.
My Dad, Sid Pymm, managed the ground floor. He sold paraffin, coal and 'proper' hardware- screws, ...see more
I was at Ealing Grammar School from 1968-1973. I remember a boy kicking a football close to this pond and his shoe coming off and flying in to the water. We had a history teacher - Mr Hayter - who was a keen fisherman and the next day - with a large audience to cheer him on - he went in to the pond in waders and found the shoe with a large hook.
Hello there, how very happy I was to find these photos on here of St Mary's Bay holiday camp. I, along with my sisters and friends, had lovely holidays there in 1956, 57 and 58. What a great place it was, no Blue Coats or Red Coats to entertain you, we did all that ourselves and put a show on every week. I remember singing 'Memories Are Made Of This' with my sister and friends as back -up singers, my first ...see more
I remember Elm Park Gardens so very well! The big gardens, right along the back of the houses, all joined up as one - no fences Just places for us kids to play - either there or in the street. I was there for only about five and a half years - from aged 1 until 6 but memories from the place are still very vivid.
I remember being woken up in the middle of the night with an odd noise and a flash of light. I ...see more
Anyone looking here - were you at school during the period above?
would you like to share memories with me?
Popped along to Chelsea yesterday and went to visit the old school, only to find that all that's left is the fascia!!!
My wife and a I also visited Carlyle's House at 24 Cheyne Row, just around the corner from the school. I saw a photograph of our school, in the kitchen there, where it showed the school as ...see more
Once a year all the pupils of Sir John Deane's walked over to Witton Church for a Founders' Day Service. I think we were all pretty over-awed by the building and we certainly sang our hearts out. We were all encouraged to sing by Mr Horrocks, an enlightened music teacher who was also organist at the church. I remember being slightly amused to see him looking so important in his white organist's cassock !
A regular feature of Saturday mornings was walking ( very carefully ) along the slightly hazardous foot-way across the top of the lock gate on my way to visit my grandparents in Moss Road. This was the short cut also taken by those teachers at the Grammar School who lived the other side of the Weaver. I recall Mrs Aplin saying that she got inspiration for her art classes of each day on that walk.
Living in London Road within earshot of the long goods trains struggling across the viaduct up the bank with a load of limestone for ICI I loved lying in bed listening to the steam engines. I believe the engines were often the Black 5's with a distinctive voice which still gives me a thrill today, and as for seeing a preserved one today !!!! Heather Morrey ( nee Swindells )
Hi. My father was a teacher at the school. Mr Melling .
My name is john and I was born in 1959. I too went to this school. I live in Cornwall now and have been away from north England for some 35 years. I went back there for a nostalgic trip last year. I can't express how sad it was to see the north of England looking so sad! My old schools pulled down for modern biscuit box housing and street names in Oldham in ...see more
My name is Robert Best. I was born June 24th. 1939 in Plymouth and evacuated to Princetown in 1941. My Mother, her parents and I moved to Plympton when I was 3 years old. I have clear memories of Princetown, of riding the train up from Yelverton and of first arriving at the house in Plympton. We had no Shelter and we all huddled in the cupboard under the stairs with the back door open when the raids were on. One ...see more
My father STEVE MARTIN had a sister YVONNE MARTIN born 1938. At the age of three she was involved in a collision with a bus and died. This occured in 1942 does anyone remember this accident I was told that she was with other children who was going to a shop to buy sweets.She lived in BOARD STREET.I would be grateful for any info. relating to the accident or to the family.
My grandmother MARGARET WILLIAMS was born1876 at 14 BRIGHT STREET in the registration district of CLIFTON,sub district SAINT GEORGE could anyone inform me whether the address still exists,was it damaged at all during the war.I would be interested for any info. on the area and for any info.of the relatives of MARGARET WILLIAMS.
Does anyone remember The VICTORIA INN? or tell me when it was demolished.I am researching my family and have found that in1891 my relatives lived there. My great grandmother was MARGARET HUISH she married SAMUEL WILLIAMS they had a daughter (my grandmother) and she married her first husband EDGAR TRANTER, her second husband was DAVID WELCH/WELSH.I would be grateful if any relatives would contact me or if anyone know of the family or any info. regarding THE VICTORIA INN.
In 1900 my grandfather WILLIAM HARTSHORN from WORCESTER STREET married HENRIETTA JAMES from KING STREET. I am researching my family and would like to know if there are any relatives still living in Brynmawr or surrounding area.I would be grateful for any info. that you can provide.
My maiden name was Jenny Carpenter. My family (parents Chris & Gina, sister Katy) lived in Low Thatch (as shown) from 1987-c2000 when they moved away to Lincolnshire for work.
During this time my sister and I walked across the fields to Welford on Avon to catch the 218 bus to Stratford Girls' Grammar School in Shottery. My father commuted to Warwick University, where he taught aerodynamics. We ...see more
My name is Arthur and i was born in North Middlesex Hospital in july 1949 and i lived at 80 Sirdar Road.My mum and dad Arhur and Doris Brown my two sisters Sylvia and Jeanette and myself lived with my grandparents David Edward Brown and Elizabeth Lisa Brown Who had 14 children 7 boys and 7 girls so i had plenty of aunts and uncles as my mum was one of seven children 6 girls and 1boy and came from Hackney.I ...see more
I was born in Kirton in 1955 , we moved to Nidds lane on the way to Kirton marsh when I was 7 and then on to what I think of as my home village Kirton end around 1967.
I went to the convent in 1960 as a day pupil, as I was left handed and a non catholic sister Mary Christine took great pleasure in hitting me constantly with a ruler to beat all that terrible sin out of a 4 year old! Luckily I left at 8 because we moved but I would love to hear from anyone who was there at the same time and has memories of little African children who must have been in the boarding part of the ...see more
My dad's Grandma, Louisa Batchelor, was born at Trenarren in one of the block of three cottages to the left of the picture, now demolished. Her mother's maiden name was Rowse (no relation to AL). They moved to Fowey about 1870 where she met a sea captain who came with coal and returned with china clay. In 1877 he carried her off to Hull, Yorkshire, where they were married.
Beth Meese.
It may be appropriate this year to recall VJ night 1945.....we were on holiday in Kilfinan...saying with family friends " the Maclachlans....along the road towards Drum farm...There was a great celebration at the hall I think next to the post office & for me ...a 6 year old to see a ship coming up the loch with its lights on.....pure magic !....Our family McKeans & Hunters spent many happy days on the shores of Loch Fyne........Ken Hunter
My parents were rehoused after the WWII in prefabs. We were the Theobald, Reg, Dave me Christine and then in 1958 my sister Sylvia. My parents were Reg & Betty. I went to Hilldean Infants & Juniors and eventually to Harrowfield Girls Secondary Modern. Remember Rossi ice cream, the coal delivered on the horse and cart, maypole dancing competitions, and area sports days. We ...see more
This led down to Castle Terrace where my Auntie Lizzie Cuthbert lived. If I had no money to spend in the baker's, I could nip down here on my way to school. We could course also see the stepping stones - a source of wet feet many mornings when we risked a crossing to save time even when the stones were covered - just a little bit!
I was born at number 8 and subsequently lived until I was 10 at number 8 High Street. I remember the baker's (Macleod's I think) where my birthday cake was always displayed for a few days before the actual day (so were the birthday cakes for everybody else!) the pub which was then, I think,known simply as The Railway Tavern), the little lane past our back door down to the Dreel Burn and the shuttered building known ...see more
my grandfather drove the Commercial's taxi (a Rolls!) back in the 40's and early 50's. Before the opening of the Tay road bridge I believe he occasionally had to travel via Perth to get to Dundee. He picked up guests going to stay at the Commercial Hotel from the railway station (!) and I have happy memories of him decorating the car with ribbons for weddings. Very rarely he would rescue me and friends walking to Cellardyke primary school on really wet days. Ah, memories!
I have a shadowy memory of living with my Mum for a while in,I think,1942 in one of a row of cottages on a road with a lot of trees opposite perhaps behind a wall.There was a little shop a bit further along to the left on the other side.That's it.If anyone knows where it might have been,I'd love to go back for a look.
Hi,
I'm researching my family, who I have recently discovered lived on Bayonne Road, Fulham during the 1940's and 1950's (maybe before and after as well).
I would love to hear from anybody that knows of them, or who has memories of what Bayonne Road would have been like back then.
They were the Harringtons. I'm particularly interested in Rose, who married in to the Kelly family.
My email is singlemumwithalitter@gmail.com
Alexandra
On this 70th Anniversary of V E day, I remember going to the Victoria Hall with my family, friends and neighbours for a lively celebration. This was my first introduction to the Hokey Cokey, Knees up Mother Brown and the Palais Glide which young and old participated in with great enjoyment.
Pauline Sims nee Bird
I moved to Llandudno Road Rumney from Comet Street Adamstown in 1953.I can recollect cycle or light motor cycle racing on a track wheer the flats are now.As a young lad with my school friends we used to walk up Greenway Road which was a long lane adjacent to Llandudno Road leading up to Newport Road where the Fox and Hounds iis before Trowbridge was built.Near Farmer Jones farm was a cottage with ...see more
Hi, My son married a girl from Honley, her family run a dairy farm near honley and this passed down from their ancestors stelling family. My son and his wife have just moved in to thier new home, called Hollin Hall on hall ings lane honley. I would like to here from anyone who knows the history of Hollins hall and its occupants from when it was built, honley is a most charming place lot of history and good walks, my son was married at the local church in honley. MR Derick Smith.
When I was a child we had our annual holiday in Lancing. Mum, Dad and Grandad with my sister and I travelled from Reigate, in Surrey. I remember a kind friend who gave us a lift down until we had our own car to travel in - a black Ford Poplar. We stayed in Happy Days Caravan Park across the road and I remember playing on these boat swings on our way to and from the beach. I have fond memories of those early ...see more
Born in 137,Station rd in 1948. One of four children. Went to hawthorn junior and then cathays high .cannot remember name of infants school, but I do remember my nana picking me up one day one as we walked home a dog ran out from a garden and gave me a nasty bite on my hand, my father was furious and I know he went to see the owners. I had to identify the poor dog and to this day I hope he wasn't put to sleep. I ...see more
My father Steve Martin, had fond memories and would relate stories of his family and living in the village of Abertysswg.He was born at Charles Street, the home of his grandfather WILLIAM JOHN HARTSHORN ,his aunt PHYLLIS and uncles EMLYN and BILLY also lived at the house. BILLY HARTSHORN died 1935 he had a motorbike, my father did not want me to have a motorbike,he told me that BILLY had died while riding his bike, ...see more
Can anyone tell me in the year 1979 was the postal address for Llandudno Junction, Aberconwy? I am looking for the resting place of relatives who died in 1979 at ABERCONWY, GWYNEDD.They were husband and wife,Her name was ANNIE SOPHIA GRIFFITHS born 1893 .His name was FREDERICK JOHN GRIFFITHS his known occupation was engine driver at ABERGAVENNY, MONMOUTHSHIRE. They moved from SOUTH to ...see more
My Father lived at No 2 Council House, Vigo Lane, Yateley, I remember visiting my grand parents Jack and Florri Harris there when I was very young, unfortunately she passed away in 1963 from what understand from my father Edward (also known as Eddie or Ted) they lived at that house all their married life.
My great grandparent's were William and Sarah Harris, they also lived in Vigo Lane virtually opposite the council ...see more
I Was born in Eltham in 1942 at PrinceJohn road off of Eltham hill, went to school at Raper street off of Eltham high street, My name is Barry Davison (twin) I really did love my child hood it was great to be born there and live there, my second school Was Haimo at west horn avenue and then brisset road, when I was 7 years old the horses used to pull the milk floats and horse and cart rug and bone man, ...see more
I went to Monteagle elementary school in 1953, and my brother was a Park Modern Secondary. We lived on Ripple Road, and my mother and father had the Cosy Cafe. Dad also worked at Silcock and Colling.
I remember the pub up the road, which was the Ship and Shovel. We emigrated to America in 1954, but returned for a visit in 1992....and were happy to see the pub still there. Cosy Cafe was there too, but not the same. Our family name was Marr, and I was Christine, my brother was Barry.
Some of my fathers hens can be seen in the photograph.
I am researching and looking for ancestors originally from ABERGAVENNY,MONMOUTHSHIRE.A distant cousin, ANNIE SOPHIA TRANTER born 1893 at ABERGAVENNY,MONMOUTHSHIRE she married in 1914 to FREDERICK JOHN GRIFFITHS,ABERGAVENNY,MONMOUTHSHIRE. They had children MALCOM J GRIFFITHS born 1922 at ABERGAVENNY,MONMOUTHSHIRE and NORA BERTHA GRIFFITHS born 1917 at ABERGAVENNY,MONMOUTHSHIRE. ANNIE SOPHIA and FREDERICK JOHN ...see more
I have visited Conwy each year for the last several years.On my last visit I parked my car in a small car park at Penmaenmawr and walked to Conwy,I took some photographs of Conwy castle in the distance, from the photo you are able to see the medieval town walls that you are able to walk as it's an open site.You also have a view of Thomas Telford's Suspension Bridge built in 1826. In Conwy town ...see more
I was born opposite J Wareham's corner shop (on the corner of Fortescue Road) and went to Heatherland's Junior School in Cromwell Road. Where Cromwell Road joined Albert Road there was a cobblers on one corner and a second hand shop (Wilf's?) on the other. Heatherlands (teachers: Mr Asprey, Simmonds, Mrs Jones, Bond and headmasters TT Taylor followed by Gerald Swan) has gone and is now houses. Subsequently I went to Kemp ...see more
I lived in the Swan Inn at Mitcham from 1960 through to 1966 in rooms at the back of the pub. My parents were 'mine hosts' during this time. It was patronised by many 'regulars' one of which was the local rag and bone man called Rosco and often he would drag his old pony into the bar. I was horse-mad then and he would pay me ten bob to ride the old pony to Wimbledon blacksmith to be shod. I used to ride him without a saddle and ...see more
I Was born in Eltham in 1942 at PrinceJohn road off of Eltham hill, went to school at Raper street off of Eltham high street, My name is Barry Davison (twin) I really did love my child hood it was great to be born there and live there, my second school Was Haimo at west horn avenue and then brisset road, when I was 7 years old the horses used to pull the milk floats and horse and cart rug and bone man, horses pull the ...see more
This was the family business. Started in the 1860s by John Astbury who had been a miner in the Brereton colliery, it would have been run by his son Herbert at the time of the photograph. I think they sold to Dewhirsts butchers in the 1970s.
