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My family and I relocated to Llangattock in or about 1955/6.  We came from the American army camp at Dan-yr-Park.  I rather think that the local people thought we were aliens of some sort and regarded us somewhat disdainfully and not to ...Read more

A memory of Llangattock in 1955 by David Palfrey

Both my wife and myself work at the school. It is a fantastic place to work and live. We are also able to visit the church next door where Wordsworth was married. Many of the original features of the ...Read more

A memory of Brompton-by-Sawdon by Jim Roberts

I was at the village school from June '54 when we moved to a new house in Grange Road, until '59 when I and 3 others went to the Grammar school in EG.  I remember Mrs Fry the school cook, (mentioned in another memory) from when I was a ...Read more

A memory of Crawley Down by Graham Uren

When I first came to Pentraeth in 1950, I became very intrigued by the nicknames attached to certain individuals. In fact, they were better known by their nicknames than by their own names. One example ...Read more

A memory of Pentraeth in 1950 by James Griffiths

The lovely village green and pond at Chalfont St Giles are next to a splendid pub called Merlin's Cave.  This is a very popular summer evening venue for morris dancing and the dancers and ...Read more

A memory of Chalfont St Giles in 2001 by John Howard Norfolk

I was brought up in Redhill from 1969 to 1983. Was known as Kay Trevillion then.  Redhill has changed so much since those days, what a shame!!!  I now live in West Sussex. Left Redhill area when I was about 15, but still attended ...Read more

A memory of Redhill by Kay Dorman

Vague recollections of my first days, being taken in my little blue coat and cap by the girls next door. I seemed to cling to them for ages. (Was this a sign of things to come?) Finally graduated to playing with the boys, sliding in the ...Read more

A memory of Howden-le-Wear by David Quinn

A PENTRAETH LEGEND Most people driving past the entrance to Plas Gwyn manor house, on the outskirts of Pentraeth, might well be surprised to learn that they are passing a commemorative monument that has stood there ...Read more

A memory of Pentraeth by James Griffiths

Both my mother and my uncle were born at my nan's house in Quarry Street. My mother was born there on 11th February 1927.  My uncle was born there fourteen months prior to my mother.  My nan had nine children, seven sons then ...Read more

A memory of Guildford in 1920 by Susan White

Another Pentraeth Memory. by Ross Davies Just about 38 years ago, I was approached by some of my former pupils, who were now mostly married and with children of their own, with the idea of forming a Pentraeth based entertainment ...Read more

A memory of Pentraeth in 1969 by James Griffiths