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My Mum's cousin Ken bought Leasowe Castle and we were all very excited for him especially my Mum! We lived down near London but went to visit as much as my Dad could get time off work. Ken and his lovely wife Jean worked so hard to make this ...Read more

A memory of Leasowe in 1982 by Pennie Stapleton

Of course they had been nicely re-furbished and with all mod cons like running water and electricity. It was a nice experience living in a thatched house and, believe me, they aren't full of spiders and not as much ...Read more

A memory of Thatcham in 1983 by Donald Macdonald

In the early 1980s I lived in Farnham as a student and lodged with a family in the town. I have very fond memories of those days and they really were the best days of my life. When I left to return to Wales part of me stayed ...Read more

A memory of Farnham in 1981 by William Tsui

I used to love visiting this beautiful little church. It was so tiny and always so cold. If I remember rightly, on the opposite side of the road was a tiny little post office (almost like it was in someone's house).

A memory of Lower Penn in 1982 by Lisa Gilbert

It's nearly 25 years since the Earl of Strafford hotel opened in Hooton Roberts. I wrote an M.A. dissertation on Thomas Wentworth, the First Earl of Strafford after whom the pub is named, so I was naturally very ...Read more

A memory of Hooton Roberts in 1984 by John Tarttelin

I have fond memories of Walberton and the wonderful family that I believed I would be marrying into, but sometimes life doesn't work out as you plan. I was to be married in this church. I still miss them and their lovely village. My heart ...Read more

A memory of Walberton in 1986 by Dianne Horne

Nice to look at the old photos of Brackley as I was born here in 1963. I lived at 54 Manor Road for many years. I moved away for a while but it was nice to return. I used to ride motorbikes with a group of friends - Steve & Andy ...Read more

A memory of Brackley in 1983 by Stephen Tanney

I have lived in Everton my whole life. I love the village. I am a respectable citizen of Everton and have lived for nearly 18 years in Frys Lane. I hope other people enjoy the atmosphere as much as I do. Makeala x

A memory of Everton in 1987 by Makeala Wheatcroft

I played for the first Sudbrook Cricket Club football team. We came second in the East Gwent 2nd Division and got promoted. I played with: Dave Clements, Mike Keogh, Paul Little, Ivor Baker, Tony Cochrane, Bobby Noade, Darren Noade, ...Read more

A memory of Caldicot in 1980 by Geoff Jones

Just being dropped off at Hamoe School down on Westhorne Avenue, having Mr.Greytricks as our headmaster. Playing on the climbing frame in the play ground, then shifting myself to Eltham Hill School up on the hill. God, walking that hill ...Read more

A memory of Eltham in 1986 by Kerri Mcraye