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I was born in 7 Hill Street, Garden City in 1930. I attended Hendreforgan school from 1934-1944, as did my three sisters and three brothers. Mr.Lewis was the Headmaster. On leaving school at 14 I worked for 3 years in the Britannic ...Read more

A memory of Gilfach Goch in 1930 by Maureen Doughty

My introduction to the Monckton mining community began on a bitter cold March Monday morning in 1944. The wartime Minister of Labour Ernest Bevin had decreed that I should become one of his boys. So here I was at ...Read more

A memory of Royston in 1944

Name: T. Pearce Born: 1955 School: Stanney high sport: E/Port School boys Family/Friends: Holdings, Pearce,s. Clarks. Stokes. Now: Thailand Any old friends out there

A memory of Ellesmere Port in 1969 by Terry Pearce

In 1960 and 1961 I spent holidays in Creek Road. I stopped in a wooden bungalow called MEON. In the photo of Creek Road I remember the white building was an amuesment hall. I clearly remember Eastoke and the club. In ...Read more

A memory of Hayling Island in 1960 by Nick Beard

I attended Greenfield Street Boys School from 1965-6, until I moved to another school. Shops around that time included, Woolworths. Hyde Sports Centre on the corner of Newton Street and Manchester road. Garbutts shoes, ...Read more

A memory of Hyde in 1969 by Alan Hesketh

Trying to get in touch with Richard Hounsome. He seems to know me , but sorry I do not remember him . If he was to get in touch with me , maybe I would remember ! I lived at North Lodge , Now Barclay's Bank , across the street from the Kowatch boys.

A memory of Three Bridges by Al (Alfred) Manzoli

On the green in Monton there it was a lovely green shed with forms in it so as a gang of girls and boys it was the ideal place for courting! Away from prying eyes then as we paired off we would venture down through to Broadoak ...Read more

A memory of Eccles in 1940 by Sonya Bailey

What a great place to to be brought up! Exploring the woods and forestry on either side of the valley during the long school summer holidays led to endless adventures for a young boy and his pals. I also remember with ...Read more

A memory of Nant-y-moel in 1962 by Norman Lloyd

The wages and conditions were good and I enjoyed my time there. It bought me my first guitar from Jesse Halls. I remember one Saturday asking off time off to play cricket for the school, not only did the manager give permission, but he proudly informed staff and customers alike how proud he was.

A memory of Louth in 1962 by Robert Beresford

I lived in a caravan at Box Hill when I worked in Epsom with the race horses. I had a friend called Irene who went out with a boy who also worked in racing his name was Bill Senior. Irene lived at the post office and went to live in ...Read more

A memory of Box Hill in 1969 by Christine Turner