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My name is David Diamond. I was born in Blackmill 63 years ago (in a house called Glas yn Ys - Blue Island in english) my fond memories are of going up to the Dimbath pond along with my mates with our father's shovels and spades to ...Read more

A memory of Blackmill in 1960 by David Diamond

The first pub I used to drink in when I was 16yrs old. The main bar was made to be similar to the Cavern Club in Liverpool, all rough brick and cedar wood. The stage was at the far end. It was quite dark apart from the ...Read more

A memory of Dagenham in 1964 by Ken Greenwood

The film, Spencers Mountain, was shown at the ABC cinema, Dewsbury and all the Spencer families in Dewsbury were invited for the first showing. I was only 6 years old at the time but have fond ...Read more

A memory of Dewsbury in 1963 by Jane Spencer

I lved in Amanda Avenue from 1956 to 1974. Does anybody remember the Quinns of Amanda Avenue?There were 7 of us, we had happy times, we all went to Nicholls High School and St Thomas Junior. The Whit walks were always a big occasion, ...Read more

A memory of Ardwick in 1969 by Dee Mason

I started at Heswall Hospital in 1966. I worked there till 1984. During my time there I worked on all the wards. My favourite was Florence Gibson Ward. My name is Pauline Hession but was called Face Ache by some of the children. ...Read more

A memory of Heswall in 1966 by Pauline Hession

Summer time, I had gone fishing on Royston Canal. The local fishing club had replenished the canal with fresh water trout for the anglers. These fish were so tame that all you need do was to hold out your hand with a few maggots ...Read more

A memory of Royston in 1969 by Roland Mitchell

I loved Icklingham (still do) and all the people that lived in the village during the 1950's to 1960's. My grandfather (Cecil) was a real character - not admired by all, but I worshiped him. He kept pigs and ...Read more

A memory of Icklingham in 1963 by Chris Marston

I remember corporal punishment, not being allowed to be left handed, lack of sports facilities and misery.

A memory of Wallington in 1963 by David Herring

I went to Bloomsbury Street J I school, the Headmistress was called Mrs England and other members of staff were Miss Aston and Miss Tann. It would be about 1960. Does anybody remember a family called the Cotterills, they lived on ...Read more

A memory of Nechells in 1960

My first "job" in England in July 1966 was at The Rowley Bristow Hospital! I remember very well when Mr. Graham Apley came to the station to pick me up in his Jaguar. I worked there for the next 18 months or so ...Read more

A memory of West Byfleet in 1966 by Lambert Abeyatunge