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As others have said, the open fields, Farthing Downs. I lived in Bradmore Way, Old Coulsdon in the 50s, there was so much open unbuilt ground on the lower part of the road and behind our house in Meadway which was full of wild life. Every ...Read more

A memory of Coulsdon in 1952 by Keith Goodwin

Any one remember the 4 miles fun run and the parties at Cherles III,

A memory of Billericay in 1986

Hi there, Just thought I would see if there are any other people who remember their childhood in Cradley Heath? I lived on the Codsall est. Meadow Walk to be precise, here are a few memories I have of the best childhood ...Read more

A memory of Cradley Heath by Arthur Hinton

My great grandfather was the village blacksmith from the 1870's until his death in Dec 1909. In 1925 my grandfather, Mr F G Flint, changed the blacksmiths to a small garage and Petrol station, he also ran a ...Read more

A memory of Leigh by Roy Livermore

I was born in Preston Hospital in January 1955. I lived in Charlotte Street and went to St columbas School. I remember being sent to get me mams shopping at the Co op in coach road.I still remember her co op cheque number 4575 this ...Read more

A memory of Wallsend in 1955 by Mary Mand

Christmas Eve when your little its the best time of the year.Mum has gone to Bilston market to pick up a few things like extra plates just in case,she will call in to Melias to get her fresh ham,then she will call in ...Read more

A memory of Bradley

My father, Wifred Broadhurst, and mother, Gladys (nee' Bryan), were married in 1927, the reception being held in Booth's Hall, opposite the Board School Entrance which was in the ...Read more

A memory of Carlton in 1940 by Alan Broadhurst

I grew up in the village; I was born in May 1950 and my parents ran The Old Oak pub, Jack & Eve. I remember we used to get an old coach which stopped under the old tree by the bus stop selling fish n' chips , it was a big coach. I ...Read more

A memory of Mead Vale in 1955 by Sandra May

I was drafted from Cranleigh swimming pool in 1971 when the operation of the pool was taken over by Waverly Council. The pool was quite run down and in the winter of 1971 Waverly Council managed to allocate funds to ...Read more

A memory of Farnham in 1971 by George Trask

Hoping to find readers who may remember the Girls Friendly Society which was based at Boyne Lodge, 22 Florence Road, Ealing, W5. Run by Gertrude Marye Barnard from about 1890 – 1947 for Christian women. Would appreciate if you had further information about the organisation.

A memory of Ealing in 1940 by A Bernard