Maps

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Books

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Memories

979 memories found. Showing results 531 to 540.

Fishing

As children we spent hours fishing for sticklebacks in these lakes. Armed with a jam jar with a bit of string for a handle and a fishing net made from a bamboo stick with a loop of wire and one of mum's old stockings, we had a great time. ...Read more

A memory of Sevenoaks by Sally Sharp

Eskley Gardens

I grew up first in flats opposite the shops in Daiglen Drive (I was born in Islington), then when I was about 3 we moved to Eskley Gardens. It was a great place - the old Belhouse mansion was derelict at that time, and we (my ...Read more

A memory of South Ockendon in 1963 by Michael Campbell

Happy Memories Of Caldicot

My maiden name was Denise Warren, my parents were Albert and Ethel Warren. I was born in Devauden in 1952 and we moved to Caldicot approx 1958. We lived in Park Rd, Caldicot. I used to have to walk from there to the ...Read more

A memory of Caldicot in 1958 by Denise Stokes

Jaywick Holidays In The 60's And 70's

Myself and my family have great fond memories of our yearly holidays in Jaywick. There would be mum, dad and us 4 kids and we would stay in Meadow Way usually, I think it was number 322, almost opposite the Las ...Read more

A memory of Jaywick by Derek Cullum

The Boat House And Lodge.

My memories of the boathouse and lodge is of my grandfather, Henry Philip Husted, also know as The Admiral. He coached the Cadets rowing eight teams where they took part in the Regatta's at Henley and Marlowe. My ...Read more

A memory of Camberley in 1957 by Gaynor Dabner

My School

Manor House was also a girls school. I was a boarder there from 1960-64. We used to have a tradition of end of term midnight feasts comprising penny post office bread, Edam cheese, baked beans and cider brought in for us by the day ...Read more

A memory of Limpsfield in 1860 by Linda Butcher

Frozen Lake

I remember the lake when it was completely frozen over and people were skating on it. I remember the ice moving as you skated.

A memory of Welling by Alwyn Pickard

My Wichenford Childhood

I was born at Voyce Farm near Wichenford in 1937. I started school at Wichenford in 1942. My first teacher was miss Connie Alcott who was loved by every kid and adult in the area. I remember fondly Arthur Palmers bakery and ...Read more

A memory of Wichenford in 1940 by Robin Monk

Upholland College.

I worked for Morgans Pop in 1964 and I had to go to Upholland College once a week with the Nuns supply of Babychams. I remember a lake, complete with a small boat and lots of large gardens full of vegetables, they were certainly self sufficiant.

A memory of Upholland Sta by Stan Holcroft

Cranford Shops

My mum (Win) worked in Parsons the hardware shop and also the grocers. I remember helping out a couple of times with grocery deliveries by riding the big black bicycle with a large basket on the front which was stacked with cardboard ...Read more

A memory of Cranford in 1961 by Patricia Barber

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