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I was born in 1947 to Betsy and Leonard Mcgough on Railway Terrace, which I believe is now called Russell Terrace. My mother worked in the cotton mills all her life and retired in a mill at Read. We moved to Moor Lane where we ...Read more

A memory of Whalley in 1957 by Jean Ashurst

Dad (John Frederick Lumb) was born there 1909, and the Hall features large in his pre-history. Ernest, Marmaduke, Frederick etc. Any contacts would be welcome. Have photos and some records, but stuggling with Fredericks parents, three lines possible, but need help ! Thanks Graham Lumb

A memory of Norland Town in 1900 by Graham Lumb

I was born in Hope Hospital in 1946 and lived at number 2 Arm Street, Salford 7. I went to Grecian Street school and every Sat. me and my friends used to go to the Tower picture house - it was 6p to get in and 3p for an Orange ...Read more

A memory of Salford in 1950 by Ann Richards

Used to love going on holiday to Salford, yes, Salford as far I was concerned it was the greatest place ever when I was a nipper. My dad was a Salford lad born and bred, my gran stayed at number 6 Derby Street, first house on the ...Read more

A memory of Salford in 1960 by Ian Mcdonald

II was born in this gorgeous building on July 10th 1966. This is the first time I have seen a picture of it and what a grand building, so sad to see the current state of it. My dad was in the army and stationed at Bovington. We moved to ...Read more

A memory of Yeovil in 1966 by Paul Hewitt

I was born in Kirdford and have recently tried to start a family tree, I think my great grandad's mum was a Pullen. My Great Uncle Ron Snelling and his wife Mary owned the local garage and I am lead to believe there ...Read more

A memory of Kirdford by Tracy O'connor (Harding)

I was born on 15th August 1954 at Balidon. I am sure my father told me they had a fishpond as you came into the driveway at the front of the building. When he first came to see me, he went to open the door of a car he must have ...Read more

A memory of Yeovil in 1954 by Julie Frost

I was born in 1941 in St Augustine's Rd at the top of Chalk Pit Ave. The memory I have are, the Bull Inn at the corner of Sandy Lane next to Nashes Paper Mills. Ridge ways ? the all one shop, {things past}. Doing paper rounds ...Read more

A memory of St Paul's Cray in 1950 by David Stallwood

My nan, Florance Annie Hearn or Heard travelled with her dad and 3 older sisters from Northham way before the first world war. His work as a master builder took him to Lidney, Abbertillery, Abbgavenny and most stops between. ...Read more

A memory of Northam by Rhys Jenkins

My Grandfather Ben John owned a grocery store called Monmouth Dairy opposite the Handpost - on the right hand side of this picture. I was born in 1944 and have lived most of my life in Africa - but as a very young boy I have vivid ...Read more

A memory of Newport in 1950 by Gordon John