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My father was a great lover of Derbyshire and would take the family at least once a year for a weeks holiday (usually Easter or the autumn). This particular time he booked us into a local B&B near to the pub. If we were out in ...Read more

A memory of Alstonefield in 1958 by June Miller

I went to Hyde Chaple School from 1953 to 1959 then to Leigh Street School from 1959 to 1964. I really enjoyed my school days. I would like to hear from anyone who attended the same schools for the same period as myself. I was called Sally Jones before I was married.

A memory of Hyde in 1953 by Sally Cornes

When my mother and I used to cycle to Dartford we would leave our bikes at the fishing tackle shop - the charge was 2d. In 1957 I worked at J.C. Beadles in Lowfield Street until the Rootes Group closed the factory.

A memory of Dartford in 1952 by David Parslow

My name is Pauline Stanhope (nee Young). I was born on the Syon Estate, 1944. Growing up there was very carefree. The local park (rec) was right opposite our house. I spent many happy hours playing there with the local children. In the ...Read more

A memory of Brentford in 1950 by Pauline Stanhope

Wherever I am I always say my home is Bedlinog - very proud to have been born there. Such happy memories, family, friends and places. I lived on the square and although no longer, I still pop to sit outside my parents home ...Read more

A memory of Bedlinog in 1950 by Patreesa Osmond

I was born in Richmond the year 1945 attending the Convent from 1950 till 1959. The street I grew up on was named Westfields and it looked down over the fields right onto the school. My brother has added some of his memories below Bill Mather. My name is Anne Mather-Alsip

A memory of Richmond in 1950 by Anne Alsip

I'm looking for any photos of the demolition of the chimney at the Pope Iron Works in 1958/59. The contractor was Charles Eden. Also are there any photos of the area known as Blockhouse Street in Worcester around the early 50's and 60's? I would be pleased to see them.

A memory of Worcester in 1958 by Gill Brooks

I lived in Whitfield Place one street down from The Queens Hall picture house later called The Queens Dance Hall; also danced in The Kingsland, The Legion beside the Park Mikes, Byrne Ave and many others. I remember the ...Read more

A memory of Birkenhead in 1950 by Ken Mc Guire

I was born at 58 Bland St in my grandparent's house.. parents were George Johnson and Winifred Ravenscroft. Grandparents, James and Jane Ravenscroft. Grandad was a green grocer and had a horse and cart. We migrated to Aus in 1956.

A memory of Hulme in 1952 by Val Griffiths

My grand-parents, Ernie and Winnie Hewby, lived in a big old house towards the end of Castle Hills across the lane from a small farm/small holding. I believe the house was called Standard Lodge and that during the war ...Read more

A memory of Northallerton in 1955 by Janet Haase