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I was born in Scotland and came to Old Thornaby in the mid 60s. I lived in Cobden St, 2 up 2 down. We had absolutley nothing, but neither did anybody else, no hot water or heating but we all managed. I had lots of friends and ...Read more

A memory of Thornaby-on-Tees in 1966 by Sandra Craig

The Swan Hotel used to have very glamourous dinner and dances back then. The name Swan is made up from the roads from the hotel, Stapenhill, Winshill, Ashby and Newton. My dad used to ride his bike up and down the hill to ...Read more

A memory of Burton upon Trent

Dear Joan, Thank you for your contact. It was a wonderful surprise. I am sure a shared memory amplifies the nostalgia. I logged in to FF and got very teary (I am a big strong boy 73) and memories flooded back. I too ...Read more

A memory of Upton in 1946 by Alan Jones

Towards the end of the war a 'British Restaurant' was built in Brent Street, immediately to the left of this photograph viewpoint and directly opposite the Brampton Grove junction (Barclays Bank as shown in this ...Read more

A memory of Hendon in 1944 by John Barnes

We lived just down the street from this corner and it all seemed so small to me after returning from eight years in Canada. I had left England at age 5 and came back at age 13 which was quite a culture shock for me. But Slough and area ...Read more

A memory of Slough in 1959 by Carolyn Babin

I used to stay at Tregonning Farm and have many fond memories. I remember listening to Stithians Band - have not been back for a few years - a lot of houses have been built and still keep in touch with the people at the farm alas my parents are both dead but the memories will never fade.

A memory of Stithians in 1964 by Philip Taylor

We lived on Gas Street. My family name was Gilder and my parents names were Leonard and Olga nee Carless. My cousins Pamela (nee Gilder) and Gerry Lees still own the Gilders Fishing Tackle Shop in Failsworth. I remember going ...Read more

A memory of Failsworth in 1957 by Susan Beech

My parents had what they called their 'shopping account' with Barclays in Sunningdale - the main account was in Weybridge. About once a week my mother would go into Barclays to withdraw cash, and I would love to go with her. Inside ...Read more

A memory of Sunningdale in 1950 by Barry O'dwyer

I lived in Cross Lances Road from the age of 6 until 11. I went to Hounslow Town School where Miss Cutler was my teacher. Afterwards, I went to Marlborough in Isleworth. I used to walk to school and back. We had school ...Read more

A memory of Hounslow by Diane Sambridge

I was born in Pensher Street, Old Fold. I remember playing in the back lanes of Pensher Street, there was Leslie Wakes coal depot, the old garages. I would love to see any photos of the street or the back lanes or Halls shop. I ...Read more

A memory of Gateshead in 1957 by Joseph Scott