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Ralph loved his horses, he washed and groomed them constantly, the harnesses had brass or silver fittings, and the leather had to be polished, and the metal shone. And he often took first place in many local shows ...Read more

A memory of Middle Rainton in 1940 by John Harvey

My grandparents were both born in South Ockendon. Arthur Charles Kettle and Beatrice Alice Kettle, nee Chapman. They were married in St. Nicholas Church on 15th October 1921. They had three children, ...Read more

A memory of South Ockendon by Ann Evans

I was at Orchard Portman school in 1956-1958. Learnt to play cricket (I was the only American bowler), played on the tennis tear (both clay and lawn) and ran cross country. One time when we crossed the clay courts the ...Read more

A memory of Orchard Portman in 1954 by Ralph Gharda

Well, I would like to say that I replied to a number of members on this forum who kindly replied back to my messages to them, I must say though that I am surprised and disappointed that no one has ...Read more

A memory of Collyhurst by Alan Briggs

After my dad passed away in January this year (2012), I realised I knew very little about my family history. I started searching the records for dad's family - a difficult task looking for a Davies who was born in ...Read more

A memory of Tonyrefail in 1942 by Tracey Davies

I remember going to Benyon Primary school; we lived at 14 Celandine Road. I remember Mr Cowley the grocer and the bakers where we bought a piece of bread pudding for three old pennies. Also the little sweet shop ...Read more

A memory of South Ockendon in 1956

I was born in Bexleyheath in 1959 and lived at 61 Pickford Lane with my parents, my older brother Leslie and my younger sister Jennifer. I went to Brampton Road Primary School and had a friend called Carol Marsh who ...Read more

A memory of Bexleyheath in 1959 by Christine Binge

I was married here in 1969 and I remember it as a glorious sunny day. My grandparents lived in West Park, where I was born, but my parents moved shortly afterwards, so we spent holidays here then. Gran and Grandad were stalwarts of ...Read more

A memory of Tideford in 1969 by Wendy Mitchell

On the far right of the picture is Reg. White's Vauxhall (Victor?), parked in front of his fish and chip shop. He and his wife Peg., produced some of the best 'health food' in the business! I used to wash and polish his car every Saturday morning for 2/6d.

A memory of Byfleet in 1961 by David Bonsall

Dear Francis Frith Members, BORN: In Eccles and Patricrof Hospital !st Address: Clifton Road, Monton Eccles Entertainment: Broadway Cinema; Fond memories of Welsh lady Mrs Hardisty singong along to ...Read more

A memory of Eccles in 1947 by Julia Thompson