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In 1962, whilst in the RN, I was posted to a Joint-Service organisation at Erskine Barracks in Wilton. The Army said that they would provide temporary accommodation in Bulford for my wife and I. Knew it would not be the ...Read more

A memory of Bulford by David Jones

My relatives came from Hatfield Broad Oak and Bush End . My grandfather was gamekeeper on the forest . I have pictures of him and his wife with 9 of their children . His first wife had 16 children . My grandmother ,his second wife ...Read more

A memory of Hatfield Broad Oak by Brian Matthews

As a young child I spent a lot of time with my father in The Globe AKC cinema in the early 1960’s. At that time it was in Deepcut camp & was used by soldiers based in the camp. My father was the projectionist & although I ...Read more

A memory of Deepcut by Keith Goodwin

John Andrews, born in Moffat Road, became interested in Photography and ended up with a photo studio on the corner of Furze Road. Remember Melbourne Photos and Croydon Press in Beulah Road. Used to watch television in ...Read more

A memory of Thornton Heath by John Andrews

Born, bred, lived and worked in Sale. 50 years b4 I moved to Scotland. I seemed to be the only one, amongst my peers, to recall a scaffold-pole framed, covered bus stop situated on the wide pavement between the old ...Read more

A memory of Sale by Rob Menzies

My Mum, Dad and I watched the coronation on our 9“ TV. Mum had made crisps. In the afternoon a children‘s coronation party was held in the George‘s garage (Raeburn Road) because of the ...Read more

A memory of Blackfen by Janet Völcker

I believe this photo is of the Holy Trinity Church, on the corner of Lennard Rd (spelling incorrect above) and Cator Rd. Opposite was a church hall, where I attended Brownies. I think some of the other comments may refer to a different Holy Trinity church.

A memory of Beckenham

My three friends and I visited Torpenhow several times during the 1980s. We were from Yorkshire, and our school had a facility in Torpenhow village with dormitories, canteen etc, and the school would take us there on trips. When we left ...Read more

A memory of Torpenhow by John Dillon

I came across this when I was hoping to find reference to the Royal visit by the Duke of York. Although I found a film about his visit to the Monotype works at Salfords unfortunately it isn't dated. However, my grandparents Henry ...Read more

A memory of Salfords by Clive Goddard

Hello Mark Waller, I came across your illuminating text when looking for information regarding Stubbington House in regard to my memoir, which I am currently writing. It's fascinating to read the other comments from ...Read more

A memory of Stubbington by Peter Moore