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Lets get this right; come off the High Street by Frog Lane on the road that goes back to the A4. The cottage in question is on the corner, go straight on to the church. It's basically the same big wall before it now, and it's all one house.

A memory of West Overton by Andrew Couling

My name is Carol, I was born in the village in the same house as my father, Albert Wilson, was and my brother Colin; we lived there for many years with my mother, Mary. I remember the teachers Miss Fox and a Mrs Shaw who used to live in ...Read more

A memory of Adisham in 1962

I was born and raised at the School House, next door to the Horns Inn, as was my father and his siblings. I was married in St Helens church in 1942. This photograph, taken in 1960, shows the "bypass" which enabled the ...Read more

A memory of Churchtown by Geoffrey Wilson

I am Barking born and bred on 25.04.1921 and lived in Fanshaw Avenue which was not far from Eastbury House. I have now reached the age of 92 and would like to share a memory which until very recently I kept to ...Read more

A memory of Barking in 1940 by Winifred Lines

In September 1970 I had my hen night at the Coffin House; it was then a restaurant and I went for a meal with friends. Being born and brought up in Brixham I have great memories of the town and often return. I am currently trying to find ...Read more

A memory of Brixham in 1970 by Maxine Rickard

Relating to the story of Roger Pickett; I also was born in 1952 (January) and lived in Lucas Rd with my nan, Kitty Rayment, and my mum, Joyce, and family from the age of 3. So Roger, we were near neighbours! My maiden name then was Linda ...Read more

A memory of Grays by Linda Deaville

I lived in Kenilworth Drive with my 3 brothers and parents, and our garden backed on to the OMT playing fields. I have many happy memories exploring this area including the old house and pond. The local area Home Guard ...Read more

A memory of Croxley Green in 1940 by John Mendham

I moved to the village in 1951 after my father died; mum and I had a prefab in Molyneoux Road. They are no longer there but these days were the happiest time for growing up. The church was the centre of village life ...Read more

A memory of Upton by Sheila Ings

I used to go to Sunday school here, every Sunday afternoon. I was an angel in a Nativity play, and have a lovely black and white print of the play with numerous friends in, to name a few:- ....... Linda Hutley, Shirley Green, ...Read more

A memory of Hornchurch in 1959 by Paula Kent

Bag of chips was 9d I believe, we used to buy a bag on the way back from cubs at the Scout Hut, St Peters Road. There was also a Post Office on the High Street, along from the main shops. Also the range of shops in Island Farm Road ...Read more

A memory of West Molesey in 1964 by James Fife