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I always played on Barnies Hills, there was a big hill, we called it the hill, it had a big dip on top where you hid which we often did when we heard our mams shouting us to go in. Then there was the rafts we made to go sailng. In winter you could skate on the thick ice.

A memory of Collyhurst in 1950 by Clare Booth

Ernie Styles and I started work on my stepfather and mother's farm (Patrick and Annette Lawford) when we were both 17 (1957). There was also Reg Whittear (mechanic/tractor driver, John Spreadbury and George Langridge. ...Read more

A memory of Meonstoke by Fairfax Luxmoore

My family moved to New Malden in the 30s and lived at 41 Wilverley Crescent. I recall watching the Battle of Britain being fought out over the area and collecting shrapnel from the AA guns on the way to my school, Malden ...Read more

A memory of Motspur Park in 1940 by William Gray

The old school was still in the village - the toilets seem to be well remembered - how I hated those. The old school for me smelled of those tablets of paint which were used in art class, for dabbling. That smell ...Read more

A memory of South Weald in 1959 by Dermot Keenan

Harold Armstrong (my father) and Rachel Mavis bought 'The Bungalow' (opposite 'The Crown Inn' pub) in about 1942/3 for about £300. We lived there until 1957. My two brothers, John and Robert, were ...Read more

A memory of Ainstable by Harold J Armstrong

This is a westward looking view of Monkton Road and from what I can remember from my childhood, the building on the left with the bicycle outside was Danters fish & chip shop. Mr. & Mrs. Danter were very ...Read more

A memory of Minster in 1970 by Andy Finn

I wonder what ever happened to Linda Winters and her sister. Their father had a shop in Green Street and also worked at the Dorchester hotel.

A memory of East Ham in 1957 by Brian Williams

have just spent a wonderful hour looking through the photographs of Port Sunlight, they have brought back so many memories that are as clear as day still to me. I first came to live in the village with an aunt and ...Read more

A memory of Port Sunlight by Eveline Flint(Nee Peers)

I was a pupil at St Margaret's from about 1959 to 1963. My fondest memories are of the beautiful house and grounds, we were so priviliged to live there. One summer was so hot we were taken to swim in the river ...Read more

A memory of Yeaton Peverey by Susan Day

I remember in the late 50's trudging all the way along Black Lane to go to Affetside School on Watling Street. The winters were harsh with the snow drifts well over my head! I lived at 324 Turton Road, in a row of around 4 ...Read more

A memory of Tottington by Rita Smith