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I went to the Central School (by the A97 where the Priests Water burn joins the River Bogie) at Bridgend. Left in mid-1954 when my parents moved from Dunscroft Cottage at Dunscroft Farm, down to Somerset in England. Boy - what ...Read more

A memory of Huntly in 1953 by Ian Aitken Kemp

We, the family, had expected to be going to a wedding, as my Mamma had been a widow since she was 39 years. She was now 60 years old, she had two daughter Ethel and Emma, 15 years and 13 years, when their father died. ...Read more

A memory of Langwith Lodge in 1944 by Margaret Douglas (Nee Beresfo

I was born in Liverpool in 1952 and later with my parents, Ken and Ivy Jenkins and my younger brother Kevin in about 1960, moved into one of the two 'new' semi's built across the road from the Miner's Arms. ...Read more

A memory of Frimley by Trevor Jenkins

I lived in Newby Bridge during the late 50s and early 60s . My father was the Police Sergeant based at Newby Bridge Police Station which was near the roundabout with the turning to Windermere/Ambleside . I visited ...Read more

A memory of Newby Bridge in 1959 by David Stewart

My father was the village policeman, William Fenwick. We lived next to the village police station at 19, Upper Bridge Street, Wye. I have two sisters, Pauline and Jacqueline who went to the local primary school. There was a villlage ...Read more

A memory of Wye in 1965 by Carole Ford

My best friend was Janet King. She was such fun and had a great personality. We cycled everywhere in those days and I have very fond memories of Flatford and swimming at the bridge. I ...Read more

A memory of East Bergholt in 1948 by Namethelma Laelkinst Name

One of my favorite memories of Bboston was of my Great-Uncle Bill Box who for many years operated the swing bridge over the Haven river. He worked for the railways all his life and in fact I have his ...Read more

A memory of Boston by George Kieran Johnson

My school days at John Ruskin began in 1941. The art master's name was Mr. Smoothie and we thought he was a riot because he wore coloured socks. I have fond memories of the wooden railway bridge that crossed to Wandle Park. Every summer in prewar days there was a fair in the field beyond the pond.

A memory of Croydon in 1940 by Brian Mullally

My grandfather and grandmother, Mr William Edward Massey known as (Bill) and Rose Massey, with Jack and Ruth Massey lived at Station House, Stockbridge Station. Does anybody remember the above and have any ...Read more

A memory of Stockbridge in 1955 by Lee Adams

My first holiday without my parents! Horse riding and being lucky enough to stay at the Royal Hotel. There were stables at the back. At 11 years old and being with boys and girls older than me it was a shock! Oh, you ...Read more

A memory of Kirkby Lonsdale in 1958 by Elaine Fallon