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I was born in Corbridge in Dilston Hall when it was a maternity home. My parents lived at No 1 Front Street Bells Close and I have some fantastic memories of my life there. I remember all of the neighbours and our ...Read more

A memory of Denton Burn in 1860 by Jacqueline Irving

My father was originally from Bangor (born 1903) and his relatives owned the Belle Vue Hotel in Upper Bangor. They were the Lloyd Hughes family. .. I remember going there on holidays during the 50s and 60s when I was a ...Read more

A memory of Bangor by David Griffiths

I attended the C of E Junior School in High Street earl Shilton opposite the old Working Mens Club there were about 7 classrooms the Headmistress was a woman cannot remember her name two teachers I remember were Mrs Sidey and Mrs ...Read more

A memory of Earl Shilton by rli33112

I was born in Brook house flats in 1940, then moved to Millwall and then Swindon close Gorton,where I lived with my mum Molly and two sisters known as the Nolan sisters.I loved Belle Vue for dancing and speedway. one of my strongest memories is ...Read more

A memory of Gorton by wynneraypowell

I lived in the Steel Works Tavern Pub, facing The Gorton Tank Works, on the corner of Preston Street and Gorton Lane, from 1953, when I was born. I went to both Peacock Street and St James schools, my name is Geoff Skidmore. I ...Read more

A memory of Gorton by skidderz

It seem a long time ago now but still very clear. I moved to Hyde Road in West Gorton from Dane Bank when I was 2 years old. My parents had the newsagents on the corner of Hyde Road and Sherwin street. I went to Thomas Street Primary School ...Read more

A memory of Gorton by nezboyg

Mt grandparents lived at No29 Dearoak St which was previously Green St, 3 of my cousins all lived nearby. My grandparents house still had the brick air raid shelter in the back yard next to the outdoor loo. I remember standing in the back yard ...Read more

A memory of Gorton by travisptrav

Together with 5 other danish boys + boys and girls from England, Germany and Sweeden I participated in the International Optimist Regatta august 1962. The regatta took place on the Hamble River from 11. to ...Read more

A memory of Sarisbury by borg.niels

I was born at 83 Kingsway in August 1952 at my grandparents' home. My mother was Joan Carter (nee Harrison) who was born in Bennett Street, Ardwick, Manchester and my father was Brian Carter who was born in Rotherfield ...Read more

A memory of Bredbury by david.b.carter

Walburga Ehrengarde Helena, Lady Paget, 1839 - 1929 Born in Germany was a diarist and the last of Queen Victoria's intimate friends. Lady Paget died of burns after falling asleep by the fire at her home ...Read more

A memory of Newnham in 1963 by Gary Mason