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Yes, the Cubbin twins - Alison and Janet. They had an older sister, Shirley, who became a dancer. I was in love with Janet for years! She was full of life, always laughing and fooling around. I never got up the courage to ask ...Read more

A memory of Little Sutton by Stephen Owen

This was the year my son Kevin was born, we all used to go here usually on a Saturday.  Paul has just died , he was so special to all his family.  While he was in hospital he opened his eyes and said 'I ...Read more

A memory of Dunstable in 1965 by Margaret Finnis

On the right was the Baker's shop. On the left the bus took you into Gravesend town. At the top of the hill was the crossroads known as Pelham Arm's where I once fell off my new bike on the way home from school!

A memory of Northfleet in 1957 by Wendy Larmour

I used to have holidays in Graffham with my Great-Aunt, Lottie Bridger. We loved climbing the hill; collecting eggs from the chickens and even the adventure of visiting the outside toilet. My family ...Read more

A memory of Graffham by Norma Temperton

My first introduction to Slaidburn was in the middle of the very cold and snowy winter of 1949-50. I had just driven down from Inverness to this charming Lancashire village with my Dad. It had been a long, cold drive in a ...Read more

A memory of Slaidburn in 1950 by Denman Lalonde

My memory of West Chiltington as a child is of a sleepy little village where everyone knew each other. As a child I could wander with friends and not be afraid as all the village people knew everyone else. A pleasant stroll up ...Read more

A memory of West Chiltington in 1972 by Carol Spicer

Spent my childhood in Valleyfield Road. Streatham. attended St. Helen's school for Girls. Streatham Common North side. (mind you there were a few lads there as well!) Spent hours playing on the Common, walking through the ...Read more

A memory of Streatham in 1943 by Adele Pentony Graham

I was born in wigton in 1951.  We lived at 19 Brackenlands, a friendly housing estate where everyone knew everyone.  My early years were spent at Saint Cuthberts school and at the age of eleven attended the secondary modern or affectionately ...Read more

A memory of Wigton in 1951 by Richard Robinson

This 1953 view of the pond is instantly recognisable as so little has changed in the 21st century! I lived just down the hill in Oxhey Village between 1981 and 2006 and would regularly walk up to Bushey by this pond. ...Read more

A memory of Bushey in 2006 by John Howard Norfolk

From the age of 48 hours until I was about 18yrs I lived and grew up in Hurley.  I have done my fair share of moving around not only England but the world.  From the busy, bright lights of London to spectacular, solitary ...Read more

A memory of Hurley in 1972 by Mandy Simpson