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Granddad, Mathew Wilson (known to everyone as Matty,) was one of the older brothers, but just too young for the Great War. He sold wet fish from a cart, everyone there gave their takings to Margaret, and until they left home she gave ...Read more

A memory of Middle Rainton in 1945 by John Harvey

I recall going to the fairground which was on the Common; there were some stalls of which one could either test your skill trying to throw a hoop over a prize in order to win it; of course there was a catch and that catch was to make ...Read more

A memory of Cudworth in 1965 by Roland Mitchell

Can anyone help? I have been trying to find information about the convelescent home at Primrose Valley in Filey. I believe I was sent there in the 1950's but nothing's coming up on the web. I was sent there to ...Read more

A memory of Filey in 1950 by Elaine Mellars

I lived in Bordale Avenue and went to Lily Lane School. I had lots of friends but only one special friend who was like a sister to me, her name was Joyce Owen and we remained good friends up to our late teens then we both ...Read more

A memory of Collyhurst in 1954 by Barbara Oakley

Yes it's been confirmed; two Spitfires from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will fly over Ely Cathedral at 1:45pm on Saturday 29th September in memory of all those, both servicemen and civilians, who served at RAF Ely ...Read more

A memory of Ely by Carol Greig

I was a pupil at St Margaret's from about 1959 to 1963. My fondest memories are of the beautiful house and grounds, we were so priviliged to live there. One summer was so hot we were taken to swim in the river ...Read more

A memory of Yeaton Peverey by Susan Day

Heading out of the village, our next port of call is the Scout Hut.  Was it still there?  Well the old gravel path that we used to walk or cycle up was blocked by new buildings. ...Read more

A memory of Groby in 1970 by John Hughes

I was 4 years old in 1961 when I first went to Mayals County Primary School as it was known then. My sister, Stephanie, who is slightly older than me was transferred there the year before from Grange to the new school. We ...Read more

A memory of Mayals in 1961 by Richard Owen

My Grandmother kept a newsagents shop on the High Street in Bolton after her husband Frank died in the Bolton typhoid epidemic, leaving her to bring up their three children. She was Ada Beatrice Vamplew and her ...Read more

A memory of Bolton Upon Dearne in 1956 by Judith Stevens

During the 40's and 50's my life revolved around Bedford Road and surrounding area..roads like; Harnage Rd, George Rd, Pottery Rd, North Rd, Distillery Rd ,Netley Rd and Greet Rd. All these are sadly gone along ...Read more

A memory of Brentford by Alfred Winkworth