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Not long after this photo was taken, the building was completely destroyed by fire. At the time it belonged to the Butler family. Charles being the owner. I remember he had a model railway set up, that extended from room to room ...Read more

A memory of Newport by rickmatthews609

Having only this week come across your website, with so many writing about their memories of Wembley, I felt inspired to add my memories too. I was born in Pettsgrove Avenue in 1941 and lived there until 1965 when I married a ...Read more

A memory of Wembley by Sheila Mac Donald

If this is the same house now known as Meadow Cottage in Little Comberton,, then I lived there as a very small child (about 2-3 years old) for a short time in 1955 or 1956. My father was in the RAF, ...Read more

A memory of Little Comberton by Peter Modley

My Mother was born at Barrock Gill in 1929. My Grandparents were tenant farmers at the time. I've never been near the place but seen it from a distance when driving . It would be nice to know a bit of it's history. Also any photos would be lovely.

A memory of Barrock-Gill by Margaret Watson

I was born in Purley in 1953, at No 3 The Short -- off Colyton Way 13 Colyton Way was my grandparents' address, changed at some point to No 15, The grocery store was next door. My grandfather introduced me to fishing and ...Read more

A memory of Purley on Thames by Robert Hawkins

Does anyone remember a small toyshop in the Deansbrook Road call Dodo's? I can recall it from the 60s and think it survived till the late 70s but would love to see a photo of it if anyone can point me in the right direction.

A memory of Burnt Oak by andi.submarine

I attended the junior part of the school (Form 1) 1963-64 at the age of 5. My name was Felicity Hayton. My teacher was Miss Coulter who I think was Australian. My mother taught Biology In the senior school for that year, and my ...Read more

A memory of Horley

In 1955, aged 12 years old, I clearly remember visiting North Devon with my father - we toured the district traveling on an old two stroke Francis Barnet - we stayed bed and breakfasting with 'Percy' who lived close to Woody Bay - My ...Read more

A memory of Kentisbury Ford by Alan Young

My sister Patricia Ann Moroney (Patsy)1929-2017 and my brother Michael John Moroney (1932-2019) were evacuated from Blackfen to Brook. I believe the family's name was Triscott. I have photos taken in the garden with the daughter, ...Read more

A memory of Brook by Janet Völcker

I lived in Kinnersley Manor from the age of 4 till I was 14! I have very strong memories of the manor itself , I know that there were about 40 rooms and it was 3 stories high. The grounds were amazing, and we used to go swimming in ...Read more

A memory of Kinnersley Manor by Jolan Seager