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Still looking for the family of Challoners' born in Armoury House, Top Road, Summerhill. Samuel Edward, known locally as Ted (my father) born 1914 at that address, Irene born (1920's), and Adeline-born 1918 children of ...Read more

A memory of Gwersyllt by Joyce Davis

I was born in Standon, remember the rec very well throughout my young and teen years. My Dad worked in the Butchers in the High Street, my second eldest brother went on to work in Catons. I worked during the school hols in the hairdressers next ...Read more

A memory of Standon by Teresa Baxter

I was born in Newsham in 1952 and then moved to Malvins Close shortly after my sister Joyce was born at the end of 1953. I t was a great place to live and Ken Dawson and I roamed all over the place: the beach, Humford ...Read more

A memory of Blyth by Alan Henderson

I was born at Caroland Close and then moved to Bridge House next to John Childs garage; in those days owned by my grandad, Mathew Ward, where my mother worked in the office. My cousins lived nearby and great fun was had in ...Read more

A memory of Brabourne Lees in 1955 by Bridget Smith

I was born here, don't know much about the place, wondering if anyone has any information. Dad was in the army about 1961 Royal Artillary, John Collins. Any information or photos would be great.

A memory of Great Durnford in 1961 by June Fouracre

My dad was born in 1923 at 23 East Street, Barnoldswick. He was born out of wedlock to Lilian Victoria Heap; who lived with her father, Harry Heap, in East Street. My father, Harold Heap, had very few memories of ...Read more

A memory of Barnoldswick in 1920 by Catherine Capener

I was born on Sutton Flats (now demolished) Pendleton in 1941. My first vague memory was sitting under a table with a blanket draped over it and a lit candle (must have been an air-raid on at the time). My first real memory was a ...Read more

A memory of Salford by Edward Ashton

I lived in Rochester Dwellings from being born up until 11 years old, lived in B Block.

A memory of Walker in 1956 by Helen Cherry

We have always known that my great aunt was allegedly sent to Derby Pastures at a fairly young age. The story we heard was; that she had been kicked by a horse in Chesterfield as a young child, although we don't know ...Read more

A memory of Mickleover by Julie Cooper

I visited Ber Street on a regular basis in the early 1960s as my great uncle lived there. This was pre-school days for me. My mum was born in Twiddy's court which is now Warminger's Court. I remember walking up alongside ...Read more

A memory of Norwich in 1964 by Yvette Ballance