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My wife and I spent two months living in Melrose the summer of 2001. It was our home base as we travelled throughout the borders and the rest of Scotland. We chose Melrose for it's charm and convenience and rented Bow ...Read more

A memory of Melrose in 2001 by Al Short

On 11 October, 1984, a freight train was crossing from one line to another just south of Wembley Central station when my commuter train from Euston to Bletchley ran into the side of it and was ...Read more

A memory of Wembley in 1984 by John Howard Norfolk

My grandparents lived in Kinneff for many years. 6 Martin Terrace to be exact. They are now resting in The Old Kinneff Parish Churchyard. I lived with them for a short time and attended Kinneff School. I have fond memories of my ...Read more

A memory of Kinneff in 1970 by Dianne Evers

Well what can I say! My father was born in the village and of course my grandparents lived and died there.They lived at number 1 Maes ye Llan (probably spelt wrong) and with my dad living in Manchester bringing up 3 children ...Read more

A memory of Llanfair Talhaiarn by Paul Jones

I used to spend happy holidays with my aunt and uncle and cousin Barry who have all now sadly died. They used to own the bakers shop, and I can remember the delicious smell of baked bread and being able to have sweets and pop while watching the TV at night.

A memory of Tring in 1955 by Margaret Finnis

Our family have a long association with the school. Our grandfather William Short born 1884 was educated there, also our mother Hilda Short born 1920. Then the school taught both primary and secondary education. My mother ...Read more

A memory of Little Sutton in 1957 by Sandra Hemsworth

The man walking behind the two ladies and carrying what looks like a picnic hamper is I think, my father - Dennis Davis.  Farther back in the picture are two women, one pushing a pushchair and a child running in front, this may be my ...Read more

A memory of Worksop in 1967 by Jill Dowson

I also remember this scene of Hatch End.  I lived in the Pub which just about appears in this picture on the top far right, its the white buillding that is just sticking out slightly.  Next door to the pub was the Conoco garage ...Read more

A memory of Hatch End in 1967 by Elaine Stephens (Nee Ockwell)

My father's family was from Northleach going back to at least 1795. In 2006 I finally was able to visit the town. My Great Grandfather, Herbert Charles Earle was organist and choirmaster at St. Peter and St. Paul for fifty years until ...Read more

A memory of Northleach by Chris Earle

Can anyone help me. A book was written on Barkingside about 2 years ago but I have not been able to get a copy can anyone help?

A memory of Barkingside in 2005 by Robert Burgess