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I lived about 3 minutes from the beach and down the steps and on to patches of grass we used to go jump on. The tide came in and out and used to leave behind seawater puddles collected by the green patches of grass. Of ...Read more

A memory of Knott End-on-Sea in 1962 by Eric Butler

Vikings And Saxons Thors Stone c1960 Enlarge photo | More about this photo How many young vikings and saxons would have been slain trying to capture this ancient landmark.Memories of sword fights blood and guts in a childs ...Read more

A memory of Thurstaston in 1960

I remembered Vfranie as the first band I ever saw live, they played a gig in the autumn of 1967 - I was 11. The gig was in the Great Hall at Oundle School and they were deafeningly loud very heavy blues/rock. The only number I could make ...Read more

A memory of Coalville in 1967 by Richard Agar Ward

Yes, I used to go to Wrotham Road for rock & roll, they were the early days from 1960 to 1963 and it was the meeting place for the lads. I remember taking a break from dancing and going into the Lord Kitchener pub Friday night when ...Read more

A memory of Welling in 1960 by Christopher Smith

I remember my swing in the front garden, and the Christmas tree was so tall we used to have to go on the second floor to put the fairy on top of the tree. Mum, every year, walking my brothers and myself up the hill at the back of the ...Read more

A memory of Bodfari in 1960 by Lesley Ann Blackshaw

The Transport Department at Southmead Hospital when I joined them consisted of an officer, foreman, and four porter drivers, with two buses, three vans, and two cars. We were responsible for supplying ...Read more

A memory of Bristol in 1960 by Arthur Cottrell

I used to rock climb in the area during the 1960's with my friends. Not that I was a good climber, but I loved the rugged freedom of the mountains. I also have memories of a young girl from Gerlan who was very nice to me. Her name was Sylvia.

A memory of Bethesda in 1962

Just south of Frodsham are some natural caves in the red sandstone rock. They appear to have been enlarged in the Middle Ages and are a rare surviving example of mediaeval mining. I had never heard of these caves - or even Frodsham ...Read more

A memory of Frodsham in 1966 by John Howard Norfolk

Ryhill Reservoir was the place where my sister Mary took me in the summer months, mainly on Sundays, and at that time there was a small shop which sold ice cream and pop and also fishing nets attached to a bamboo cane; there were plenty of ...Read more

A memory of Ryhill in 1961 by Roland Mitchell

Does anyone have any pictures of Gomersal Working Mens Club. I was born there in 1957 and my parents were the Landlord and Landlady - Mr & Mrs Potter. I would love to see some pictures of the house and hear of ...Read more

A memory of Heckmondwike in 1960 by Margaret Barrett