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I was born in Pimlico in 1946, but always have the fondest memories of my many visits to Leytonstone to, whom I knew at the time as, my Auntie Joyce and Yugoslavian Uncle Michael who lived in Vicarage Road during the 1950’s. ...Read more

A memory of Leytonstone in 1955 by Arthur Bell

I was born at Caroland Close and then moved to Bridge House next to John Childs garage; in those days owned by my grandad, Mathew Ward, where my mother worked in the office. My cousins lived nearby and great fun was had in ...Read more

A memory of Brabourne Lees in 1955 by Bridget Smith

My name was Susan Penfold and I grew up in a small house on Evelyn Avenue in Newhaven. My mother's mother was one of seventeen children born in Piddinghoe. I used to visit my grandmother's home and aunt Tops, auntie Else and uncle Pearce ...Read more

A memory of Newhaven in 1955 by Susan Peppard

My family moved to Park Avenue, near Carshalton Park in about 1955. I was about six or so at the time. I used to roller skate in the park and climb the big chestnut trees when the park keeper was not looking. There were old bomb ...Read more

A memory of Carshalton in 1955 by Janet Ready

If this was summer 1955 or in 1957 to 1958, my pram-pushing wife might well be in the picture. Eldest was born in May 1955, next in May 1957, the eldest at Newcastle General hospital, the next at home at 14 Millfield ...Read more

A memory of Tynemouth in 1955 by Guy Gorton Gorton

I was born in Salford, one of six children to Edith Casey and Ken Casey, their other children consisted of Linda, Alan, Barry, Ken, Paul and of course myself. We lived at number 50 Bury Street which was off Ellor Street. My ...Read more

A memory of Salford in 1955 by Nigel Yates

I was born in 1947, and can remember at 5 years old going on the horse rides with me sister, we got photos too.

A memory of Croydon in 1955 by Jeanie Gillam

I was born in Dover, but my mum was Welsh and we moved back to her home town when I was small. However, every year we would visit my dad's relatives in Kent (mainly Ashford). My Auntie Nell ran a flower shop here and I remember ...Read more

A memory of Ashford in 1955

I grew up in Bourne End and went to the Primary School from 1954 to 1960. My father, Dennis Sharley, was the catering manager at the Mill. I vividly remember collecting newspaper to be weighed and sold for a few shillings. Also fond ...Read more

A memory of Bourne End in 1955 by Chris Sharley

I have always felt very proud to have been born at this hospital in 1955. My mother told me that on the day of my birth a WW11 bomb was being excavated and consequently I was moved to Kingston Hospital. Nonetheless I always get a buzz from telling people I was born in Hampton Court.

A memory of Hampton Wick in 1955