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My grandad, used to take me to Romford Market as a young child, to see the cattle and sheep in the pens ready for auction, exactly where the market stalls are held now. We used to go in a cafe for a cup of tea and a cake. The cafe is ...Read more

A memory of Romford in 1950 by Norma Dignum

Does anyone have photos of Shipcote School Deckham, now demolished. A small housing estate was built within the original wall, that is still standing. My email address. sheilaerrington@hotmail.co.uk. The school was demolished sometime in the 1980s I believe.

A memory of Gateshead by Sheila Errington

The blind man was my uncle Bernard Lamiman. He was supported by St Dunstan. He was a lovely gentle man, I used to sit on the sea wall with him chatting, and he always showed me his braille pocket watch.

A memory of Chapel St Leonards in 1953 by Eileen Tolhurst

On June 8th 1940, just 6 weeks before my 8th birthday, I was evacuated to Fillingham where I was billeted with Mr & Mrs Cross and their daughter Violet. I had to attend church three times a week and chapel twice. At harvest ...Read more

A memory of Fillingham in 1940 by Alex Litchfield

The area known as Dan Y Parc is probably better known as the property of the Sandiman Family. They had a very large house which they vacated in the 1950's, and the house was demolished at the same time. I know very ...Read more

A memory of Dan y Parc in 1954 by David Palfrey

It was great fun walking from Inverugie, near Inverugie Castle, along the east river bank, past Babie Duthies rock to a spot across from Ravenscraig castle. There was a ford about 2 feet deep you could wade ...Read more

A memory of Peterhead in 1956 by Graham Mitchell

Has anyone a memory of Anns Corset Shop or Sarahs, in Romford? I do need people to talk to me regarding corsets and foundation wear. Did you work in a department store selling foundation wear or a shop? I need you to tell me about your ...Read more

A memory of Romford in 1950 by Geoffrey Duffield

I was born in the square at no 55 and well remember working as an errand boy for Morgans the shop delivering groceries around Bryncelyn and into Nelson village, for the princely sum of half a crown. ...Read more

A memory of Nelson in 1945 by Malcolm Andrews

Hi Teddy Peacock, If I can remember, you lived on Dalton Street. How about Freddie Turley (used to sell the late night final). Remember big Millie who lived near Peggys shop who's son Alan fell from the CIS when window cleaning? ...Read more

A memory of Harpurhey in 1956 by Mickey Rooney

I was a trainee nurse at the Tilbury and Orsett hospitals from 1962-1968. A lot of the parties I heard of were either for the Medical staff or invites from the ships senior mess. I remember keeping a window open in the ...Read more

A memory of Tilbury in 1964 by Ann Jean Hamilton