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The towers at the back of this picture are of the Baldock Methodist Church, by the 1960/70's the shop in front was a gentleman's outfitters. I and my sisters, were christened in the Methodist Church here, and my Mum ...Read more

A memory of Baldock by Carol Evans

My grandparents, Horald and Edith Hughes, lived in Moston Cottage, Booley. Also living in the cottage were 3 of their sons; John, Douglas and Tony. My father, Basil, was no longer living at home. John and Douglas worked on the farm ...Read more

A memory of Moston in 1957 by Liz Proudman

We moved here in 1976 and it was known as the Rochester Estate although some people still referred to them as ''THE DWELLINGS'' .I think they had been recently updated and they were trying to change the image. Consequently the block ...Read more

A memory of Walker by James Cooper

My great grandparents lived in Yardlrys Entry, Horsefair, Rugeley. I know this as it is on my grandfather's birth certificate - Alfred Johnson. In 1919 he was a Corporal in the i/6 north staffs regiment 240380. He had been in France but must ...Read more

A memory of Rugeley by Josephine Johnson

I was born in Louis Margaret’s Hospital in 1963. My dad was in 3 para, James Bruton nickname BUTCH. I had a serious burn on my hand whilst living in Macadam Square, not sure of number. I think at the time of my accident, my dad ...Read more

A memory of Aldershot by Lee Bruton

I was born into a family called Burns, Mother's name Dorothy, Father's name Leslie. They was a hard working family with two daughters Margaret and Patricia then there was three boys, Robert, Stephen and . for me it was a place that we ...Read more

A memory of Icklesham by Stephen Burns

My father, Keith Ramsay, worked at May & Baker all his working life as a Pharmaceutical Engineer and I remember, as a young child, my dad talking about the making of the children's cough mixture Tixylix and also Anthisan. Dad used to talk ...Read more

A memory of Dagenham by Susan Lessis

I was born in West Park St in 1939. I went to Ordsall school in Taylorson St.I went to St Clements Church and sang in the Choir .I was The Rose Queen in 1953.My dad was called Jim Cartwright and he played the piano at weekends in the ...Read more

A memory of Salford by Myra Greenhalgh

My paternal Grandmother was a nurse here in the early part of the 20th century, approx. 1908-1913, her name was Nellie (Ellen) Langron born in Dublin in 1890.

A memory of Chartham

My grandmother was born at 10 Crescent Road in 1916. In 1927 the family moved to West Drayton,. Lorraine Hawkins, (my nan) was a lively character. She passed away in 2006. I miss her dearly. In her final months, she'd sing the Welsh Anthem to me to get her pills and a cup of tea.

A memory of Risca by Lorraine Loxleigh