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In the summer of 1952 I learnt that my parents had decided to move from our home in the Midlands to the West Country as my father wished to return to where his relatives lived. It came as no surprise therefore, when one day they ...Read more

A memory of Dartmouth in 1952

I was born in Hawkhurst at some ungodly hour on October 5th, 1949 at the Little Fowler's nursing home, which is why I probably inherited some of its smuggling influence! At that time my parents were ...Read more

A memory of Iden Green by Paul O'donovan

I moved from Mitcham in 1960. We had lived in Garden Avenue, number 39, and it was a lovely road then. In the summer, we would ride up and down the road on our three wheeler trikes and all the front doors would be open with those ...Read more

A memory of Mitcham by Susan Wood

I can remember the sweet shop just outside the school, I would run there (during playtime) for sweets. There was a wooden step for small children to be able to see over the counter and a seat. I used to ...Read more

A memory of Woodford Bridge by Chris Hoddinott

My mum worked as a secretary at Claybury, first for one of the consultant doctors at the Tower and then down in Claybury Hall with the School of Nursing headed at the time by Christine Hancock, who was also the leader of ...Read more

A memory of Woodford Bridge

Went to London to see Step Sister for the Weekend,Greeted by being told as Brother in Law had got me a Job in Beckton Gasworks,11 years in the retorts and Gas Ovens,met the Wife who was working in Canteen,managed to get a prefab,better than ...Read more

A memory of East Ham by kencurrie1

My name is Alexandra Walsh and I was a border at this wonderful school from 4 to 10 years old. I loved this place so much that it broke my heart when I went back to visit and it was no longer there. I do ...Read more

A memory of Copthorne by Alexandra Walsh

Fond memories of growing up on Old Field Rd Being one of the Fletchers ( Beverley) mum Edna Dad Les My Brother Bry sisters Ros Julie and Jo. Our good friends neighbours the Thompsons ...Read more

A memory of Rotherham by beverleywestwoodbowman

Hi my name is Geradine I have vivid memories of Drayton Junior School Ealing in the early seventies I was approx 8/9years old and lived at St Leonards rd Ealing.Drayton Junior held fond memories. For me.I ...Read more

A memory of South Beddington by geraldineayul

I lived in Ellesmere Port from 1954 to 1966, in Wolverhampton Rd. I went to Milton Rd primary then the Wirral Grammar school as the Port had no grammar school then. Every day there were 6 full special Crosville buses ...Read more

A memory of Ellesmere Port by cadnant