Memories

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The Old Bridge To Canvey Island

The bridge that this photo was taken from used to open so that boats could get through it to the Yacht club. The Yacht club had to be moved downstream of the bridge before the new, non-opening bridge was built.

A memory of South Benfleet in 1965 by Margaret Ward

The Ransons Move To Castle Hedingham

We arrived in Castle Hedingham around the turn of the year 1964/5, Mum, Dad, my three little brothers and myself. Our newly built house was just out of shot to the left of this photo of Pye Corner. Mum ...Read more

A memory of Castle Hedingham in 1965 by Louise Muirhead

The Waldrons

I was born in Mayday Hospital, lived in Croydon in 1952 with my family and Aunty Cis (Bassett) in the Waldrons and I remember playing in the spinney opposite the house. I remember the house being very big but then I was young. The last ...Read more

A memory of Croydon in 1965

The Weir

Not exactly sure of date, but as a child growing up in the 60s, a few houses upstream of Penton Hook Lock, I recall walking "round the Island" on many weekends.  The most memorable bit, looking back, was the wooden weir crossing.  You ...Read more

A memory of Penton Hook in 1965 by Ruth Sharville

The Weir

See my comments under photo S175052 - Penton Hook Lock - about the wooden weir you can just see in the middle of this image.

A memory of Staines in 1965 by Ruth Sharville

The Pond On The Common

This pond used to be known as The Silver Cup Pond but I do not know where the name originated. Here was where children would sail toy boats or paddle. I have not yet come across a current photo or reference to this pond so I ...Read more

A memory of Harpenden in 1965

Twyford, Church Of England School In 1965

I started Twyford, Church of England School in 1965 (until 1971) and this photo is exactly as I remember it was.

A memory of Twyford in 1965 by Alan White

Ugford

This is a little hamlet called Ugford, just beyond the edge of Wilton before you get to Barford on the A30. The cafe in the middle of the photo was a single storey building, as far as I remember, with a verandah - very low-key and modest, but ...Read more

A memory of Wilton in 1965 by Nicola Copleston

Walking Home In The Dark

Before we were married my then fiance used to live on the Birmingham road and this scene was on my route home often around midnight. Then it was in the process of change from the road works that resulted in the ring ...Read more

A memory of Kidderminster in 1965 by David Pitt

Walking Past The Bowling Alley

I remember walking past the bowling alley and the sound of Pet Clarks "Downtown" coming from somewhere, I am almost certain it was from the Alley. We were on our way to Calines Supermarket if I rember right, underneath ...Read more

A memory of Halifax in 1965 by Steven Boocock