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In February 2007 I was able to revisit Combpyne church. I looked at the little St Francis carving in the chancel, and saw that the carving had suffered somewhat from woodworm. Also, I noted that my note, that I ...Read more

A memory of Combpyne in 2007 by Richard Longridge

The Rochester Sweeps festival celebrates the traditional May Day holiday that chimney sweeps used to enjoy. It is a glorious mixture of dancing, music and dressing up with visitors from all over ...Read more

A memory of Rochester in 2006 by John Howard Norfolk

It rained. It truly rained absolutely all day. Although Whitethorn Morris were booked for three dance spots in the street plus an Arena show there was no chance whatever for either the ...Read more

A memory of Chippenham in 2007 by John Howard Norfolk

This 1953 view of the pond is instantly recognisable as so little has changed in the 21st century! I lived just down the hill in Oxhey Village between 1981 and 2006 and would regularly walk up to Bushey by this pond. ...Read more

A memory of Bushey in 2006 by John Howard Norfolk

The Marine Parade East is where the Geisha Hotel is on the corner of Orwell Road.  This photo is of the road in about 1955 and the hotel can just been seen along the road on the left.

A memory of Clacton-On-Sea in 2004 by Chris Brown

All the buildings on the left of the picture (nearly all Co-Op shops) were demolished to make way for the new Arndale Centre (now Swangate). Most of the local population still mourn the passing of this part of the old town. The ...Read more

A memory of Wellingborough in 2007 by Mick Austin

There is a beautiful wide paved area at Teignmouth Triangle which is a natural focal point to meet people and maybe sit and chat on one of the many benches nearby. This was the venue chosen ...Read more

A memory of St Marychurch in 2007 by John Howard Norfolk

I am Heather Johnson. I am 57 years old. My grandmother's name was Laura Frith, born in 1915 (sometime referred to as Swales Friths) from Stoney Middleton. I had other relatives in Eyam and Grindleford, other family ...Read more

A memory of Stoney Middleton in 2004 by Heather Johnson

I don't claim to know Nash all that well, but I can't believe that not one person has written anything about about such a lovely village, with what I remember, it was full of friendly and very kind people - well, I would say ...Read more

A memory of Nash in 2008 by Margaret Hogg

My ancestors were from Alloa and surrounding areas. They lived there for many years, back to the 1600s. I was finally able to visit Alloa this June after years of waiting. It was a beautiful summer morning and so green. The people were ...Read more

A memory of Alloa in 2009 by Barbara Hunter Howell