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I hope I am not mistaken, but this building looks very much like the old Chepstow Cottage Hospital. I lived and worked at Sedbury in the 1970's and I am sure this is where we used to bring our youngsters (from SPS) to be treated.

A memory of Chepstow in 1970 by Colin Pemberton

At the bottom of Willsbridge and Brockham hills, on a busy Bath to Bristol road, stands an unassuming little building called The Queen's Head public house. Unlike other pubs in the vicinity, The Queen's ...Read more

A memory of Willsbridge in 1860 by Paul Townsend

My sister and I arrived at Kerne Bridge station very late one evening as evacuees. We ended up living with Mr Calkin, a retired head master, and his charming wife. They were absolutely wonderful to us for the time we were with them, ...Read more

A memory of Howle Hill in 1940 by len

I was born at St Joseph Cottages. I remember my first day at the village school, spam fritters, and Mr Matthews from the pub, with his dog called Measles, Marks from the shop, and butcher Lang in his van, who always gave the kids a slice of hogs pudding, happy days, poor but carefree.

A memory of Broadhempston in 1952 by First Name Last Name

Hi, I was hoping some one could help me? I am doing my family history and have come across a photo of my mother's brother taken on Cleeve Hill,  Cheltenham, the address on the picture is as follows: THE COTTAGE C/O FAIRFIELDS EST ...Read more

A memory of Cleeve Hill in 1930 by Debbie Thompson

I was born in a bungalow on the corner of Coxstone Lane in 1962 and my nanny lived in a thatched cottage called Brookside in Coxstone Lane. I had some very dear friends on that lane, I would love to know what happened to them all.

A memory of Ringwood in 1962 by San Blake

I remember the 'Clarks' mentioned by Sue, the sons' names were Robert and Keith. Keith being the oldest. I don't recall the bell though. I lived in Lion Road, Nyetimber, from about '58 till about '78 ish, my parents still live there, they were ...Read more

A memory of Pagham by Marcus Hume

I was at the school from 1929/1939. My name is Stanley Thomas, I would like to be in touch with anyone who was there at the same time. When the Second World War broke out we were evacuated to Reigate, Surrey. ...Read more

A memory of Banstead in 1930 by classicnats

I can remember playing at Nine Springs every Sunday with my two brothers. We would always stop at the old cottage there where you could buy a glass of home made lemonade for an old halfpenny, and sometimes two biscuits ...Read more

A memory of Yeovil in 1968 by Jacqui Moreton

I was born in Chirk Cottage Hospital and brought up in Glyn Ceiriog. I had a very happy childhood attending the Controlled School and later the Board School. I was a member of the Urdd and as a school we travelled and stayed with some ...Read more

A memory of Glyn Ceiriog by Rhianon Ashmore