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I have very fond memories of Tooting. My parents and I moved to Fairlight Road in Tooting in 1974. My first memory of that is the smell of paint, and sausage rolls bought from the bakery shop just round the corner; the paint ...Read more

A memory of Tooting in 1974 by Anne Marie Ayton

I was born in Thorpe Combe in 1937 and went to Hale End Road, Wood Street and then William Morris Tech. Schools. My surname then was Bowers. As a fairly young child we used to play over in Epping Forest, having a ...Read more

A memory of Walthamstow in 1930 by Jean Elphick

I lived in 16 Newlyn House firstly, and then moved to 52 Falmouth House. I remember the blitz still; we lived in the shelter four nights in a row at one time, the air raids never semed to stop. I was born in 1934 so was still a ...Read more

A memory of Wandsworth in 1944 by Colin Archibald

I was born January 1945 and from the age of three I often went to stay with great-aunt Lizzie in Maybury Street, Tooting (possibly house number 23.) My great-aunt, was Mrs Reader, a widow, who lived downstairs in the house, ...Read more

A memory of Tooting in 1947

I was born in Hope Hospital in 1946 and lived at number 2 Arm Street, Salford 7. I went to Grecian Street school and every Sat. me and my friends used to go to the Tower picture house - it was 6p to get in and 3p for an Orange ...Read more

A memory of Salford in 1950 by Ann Richards

Used to love going on holiday to Salford, yes, Salford as far I was concerned it was the greatest place ever when I was a nipper. My dad was a Salford lad born and bred, my gran stayed at number 6 Derby Street, first house on the ...Read more

A memory of Salford in 1960 by Ian Mcdonald

I was born in Lincoln May 26, 1957 to American parents. My father was in the United States Air Force and we lived at 65 South Park. I was born just a few doors down at the Eastholme Maternity Home. My family returned to America ...Read more

A memory of Lincoln in 1957 by Denise Manchester

My mum, Georgina Saville, was born in Gt Clifton on Dec 23rd 1923, she lived in William Street. She is now 90 years old with severe alzheimers. I can remember going there every Easter and staying with my grandmother Riuth Owens. I still have a aunty Margaret who still lives in Gt Clifton.

A memory of Great Clifton in 1920 by June Shuter

I was born in Quarella Road Hospital in Bridgend, but grew up on Cwmdu Street, Maesteg. Often went to the top of the street to get sweets and pop for myself, and a fresh gooseloaf for my mother. I remember it as a very happy ...Read more

A memory of Maesteg in 1975

ODE TO WALLSEND I was born at Wallsend Village green in the heart of Wallsend Town, I spent my childhood in an era great to be around, We all grew up together and played in our back lanes, My cousins and my neighbours in the ...Read more

A memory of Wallsend in 1976 by James Bridgewood