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I remember this hospital, being born here. My mother told me it was a lovely summer's day until the day was drawing on and it turned windy and cloudy and a nasty thunderstorm. My mother had not a clue what to call me so the nurse ...Read more

A memory of Taplow in 1956 by Gail Mrs Gray

My brother and myself came to Tondu in about 1955 from Brighton, Sussex, when my father who worked there had to come home because his father was very ill (my father's name was Robert Leonard Thomas and his father's name was ...Read more

A memory of Tondu in 1955 by Glyn Thomas

I grew up in Methilhill from 52 onto 67. Had the best times there. I know as you look back, things look to have been better, but our days were better. As kids we were allowed to roam as long as we were back for tea ...Read more

A memory of Methilhill in 1958 by John Duffy

I was born in our house in Central Avenue in 1954. I went to Aveley Infants and Junior Schools and Aveley Secondary School in Love Lane. Many a time my sister Maggie and I have struggled home with bags of shopping we carried from the ...Read more

A memory of Aveley in 1959 by Mrs Cutler

In January 1949, my parents moved into Houghbridge Hall - on the winding country lane  mid way between Stones Green and the church at Gt. Oakley. I remained there until called up for National Service in November 1952, ...Read more

A memory of Great Oakley in 1950 by Ian Dixon

I was 12 yrs old when this picture was taken and I remember it very well. The photo was taken from the war memorial looking down to the railway station, the footbridge is clearly visible in the centre of the picture. ...Read more

A memory of Newburn in 1951 by Dennis Larkin

Great Aunty Liza lived in an area called Buckland Wharf in a long, low, white bungalow where time stood still except the Grandfather Clock ticked in her "parlour" to tell us otherwise.  The room was very ...Read more

A memory of Buckland in 1956 by Christine Beddows

I was really chuffed to chance upon this photo. The bungalow in the picture is where I grew up during the 50s and 60s. Many happy memories. Although I now live in the Midlands I had a drive by late last year and was suprised to see large ...Read more

A memory of Wallasey in 1952 by Eddie Roberts

I lived at the Forge, Long Street, Wheaton Aston, between 1955 to 1959 when I moved to Wolverhampton. I would be very interested if anybody has any pictures of the Forge. The house stood opposite Whiteways the butchers and next to the ...Read more

A memory of Wheaton Aston in 1959 by Victor Small

From 1954-1959 I lived at Flat 4 Tooting Police Stn. With my friend Richard King we spent many happy hours up on the roof throwing mud and moss down on the unsuspecting passers by below. Another trick was to throw ...Read more

A memory of Tooting in 1956 by John Bartley