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I was born in February 1941 in Gateburton Hall. My mother was evacuated there from Hull.Apparantly the new Mums were assured of Safety from German invasion as " the Hall is surrounded by troops"

A memory of Willingham by Stow in 1941 by Valerie Brown

there were 5 of us mum a dad who was drunk most of the time and my brother maurice and sister jean , we lived in a space 18 foot by 18 foot one bedroom and living room.

A memory of Addingham in 1940 by Colin Lister

Are there any who remember the Ravenswood Children's Home on Cliff Road Hornea? I would like to hear from anyone with knowledge of Ravenswood in the era from when it opened in 1948 to early 1950s when it was managed by Matron Muriel Williams. Barry S Britzman

A memory of Hornsea in 1949 by Barry S Britzman

I well remember my time at the White house, my first night I was shown into the late Masters bedroom which was to become my own. All around was his personal items ,the magnificent dress uniforms, swords etc..My favourite room was ...Read more

A memory of Bredfield in 1941 by Ernest. J. Sharman

I was born in 1933 and went to Simms Cross School. When the blitz of liverpool took place, firengines came from all over the North West and after the first night they were replaced by a fresh group of machines and those who had ...Read more

A memory of Widnes in 1940 by Don Moar

Late in Feb 1945 (I think it was the 25th) I was at Geary's school when during the dinner break a neighbour of my own age Sheila Solomon told me that my house had been bombed. At the time I lived at 39 ...Read more

A memory of Barkingside in 1945 by John Zammit

Does anyone have any memories or photos of the V2 bombing which killed 33 people in Hazelhurst Rd Tooting on the morning of 19th November 1944? We are planning a memorial service at St Mary's Church Summerstown on ...Read more

A memory of Tooting in 1944

Gwernol,1 Penybryn Terrace.I remember it well. used to play rugby/football round the back of Penybryn with Roger Thomas and Gerald Davies,well tried to anyway!! Rogers father Les ,i seem to remember went to play for Oldham rugby ...Read more

A memory of Penrhiwceiber in 1942

I lived in Barnt Green from 1940 to 1961.i attended Woodruffe School, and have many happy memories of miss Matthews and Miss Woodruffe,

A memory of Barnt Green in 1946 by Gill Walcot

There were air raid shelters in the playground immediately in front of the school and there may have some across the road,but I cannot recall them at this time distance. My teachers were, Miss Poole, Mrs Murphy and Miss Burgess. I ...Read more

A memory of Braintree in 1945 by Robin Wilkins