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My memory is of the Cove Cafe in 1991, my name is Chris Broadbent and I now live in North Cheam in Surrey. I spent a glorious summer in Hayle and made friends with Ben Bailey who runs the cafe. I sold ice creams on the beach ...Read more

A memory of Lelant in 1991 by karen_broadbent

My sister and I arrived at Kerne Bridge station very late one evening as evacuees. We ended up living with Mr Calkin, a retired head master, and his charming wife. They were absolutely wonderful to us for the time we were with them, ...Read more

A memory of Howle Hill in 1940 by len

We moved from Coulsdon to Wallington in 1966 where I attended Collingwood School from 1965-1967, I then spent 3 years away at Boarding School in Caterham, before returning in 1970-1972 to attend Wallington Independent School for ...Read more

A memory of Wallington in 1971 by David Marshall

When we were living in Church Road, Kenley where the church is situated, we lived right next door at No 16. At the time a Reverend Edwards was the vicar and I used to be a cross bearer for Sunday Service. While were running the old ...Read more

A memory of Kenley in 1979 by David Marshall

The White Lion facing us and The Ship Inn with portico on left. The small shop at left sold wool and knitting equipment in the 1960s and 1970s. The pub at centre of the picture was knocked down before my day and I can't recall ...Read more

A memory of Ferryside by Gareth Davies

I was born in Swindon, and brought home to the Square House as my mum and dad and Nanna lived here. My dad (Tony Wright) was a woodman for Lord Bathurst. We lived here until about 1977, when we moved to Swindon. My dad has ...Read more

A memory of Cirencester in 1973 by Klaire Wright

I started school here in 1954, in the Infants class run by Mrs Pead, after 2 years I moved into the next door classroom which housed children aged 7 to 11. This class was run by Mrs Byrne the Headmistress, and later by Mrs ...Read more

A memory of Horndean in 1954 by Jon Blandford

I remember coming here as a child. My Mum used to go to Broadstairs every year when she was young & we used to have day-trips for my Mum & Nan as a nostalgic visit. We always used to go into this cafe (can just see windows on left of ...Read more

A memory of Broadstairs in 1993 by Catherine Murray

I was born in Earith High St. at a place called 'The Laurels', long gone I think. I went to school at Earith VC and the head teacher was Mr. Harrison (Pip). My mother kept the Crown pub for a long time and before that the George and ...Read more

A memory of Earith by Bill Robins

Between the years 1944 and 1956 my family and I lived in Preston, Lancashire and from there it was only a short ride on the train or bus to Blackpool, where we spent many happy days. This photo shows ...Read more

A memory of Blackpool by Diana Dioszeghy