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My paternal grandparents, Ernie and Sally Featherstone, lived at 11 Burnsall Avenue, Heysham with their son Jack (my dad) during the 40s and 50s. My maternal grandparents, Sid and Olive Wilson, and their daughters Mavis (my mum) ...Read more

A memory of Heysham in 1955 by Ann Featherstone

I went to Hassall Green School and unfortunately left 20/2/1981. I often look back at the school remembering its cosy structure and the lovely teachers, Mrs Mitchell and Mrs Tough. We did assembly in the mornings often ...Read more

A memory of Hassall Green in 1980 by Anthony Raitt

I happened to just drop on this site by accident and read the short story by Sally Pethybridge, I must say Sally I remember everything you have written. A few years ago I wrote a small book which is titled, " How Things ...Read more

A memory of Kettleshulme by Alan Boothby

I wonder if anyone can help me . I am researching for a book and I need information on an inn called The Masons arms in Tunnell road. In 1900 it was run by a Mr Williams and his family.Has anyone any old photos of the inn or ...Read more

A memory of Abercarn in 1900 by John Michael Taylor

Joined the school in 1939 in 3A. I remember Miss Peters, a Cambridge graduate, who taught English, Mr Pidcott who taught Maths, Mr. Goody History. It was a very happy school. I still see Favel Harrison ...Read more

A memory of Earlestown in 1930 by Winifred Chisholm(Née Smith

Hi,I was at faf greatworth in 1971/2 , being the only raf police officer active, except sgt woods, ( tea ,coffie treasurer ) . The singlys accomadation was unheard of any where, pikey cpl cook, ...Read more

A memory of Sulgrave in 1971 by Phillip Geraghty

I am researching for a book and need information on the Wainwright family who lived in New street South Darenth. They are listed in the 1911 census living at this address. Also has anybody stories of local woman marrying soldiers who were based in Dartford during WW 1. Thanks for your time. John

A memory of Dartford in 1910 by John Michael Taylor

My father managed WH Smiths in Howardsgate before the war. He later returned to WGC to manage the Books and Stationary Departments at Welwyn Stores between 1956 and 1979 when he retired. He will be celebrating his 100th birthday on Monday!

A memory of Welwyn Garden City in 1930 by Tim Roberts

I participated in Rose Queen Day in June from 1945 until June 1954. As a pupil at the little village school my first experience was learning the dances which, after much practising in the playground, became wonderful ...Read more

A memory of Eccleston in 1945 by Sylvia Knott

I have read with interest the comment from ex inmates of the Castle School, Stanhope. I was there from 1943 until 1950. As with some of the others I was first placed in similar establishments ; Rochdale – where the ...Read more

A memory of Stanhope in 1943 by Thomas Watson