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This picture brings back so many memories; just a simple shot of the square in Maesteg, but if you could move that tree way over on the left you would see my grandmother's house at 5B Castle Street; it was called ...Read more

A memory of Maesteg in 1959 by Sharwynne Drennan

My parents, my aunt and myself moved to Braunton in 1971. We lived next door to the Clarkes who were very kind to us. Although we had moved from a large town house, this house seemed large too - it had a wonderful view right across ...Read more

A memory of Braunton in 1971 by Jenny Lister

I was abused at Taxal Lodge from the age of 8 to 15 years of age. I am now 46 years old and for the first time I am ready to face up to my abusers. If anyone reading this was in Taxal Lodge around 1974 onwards and was aware of what ...Read more

A memory of Taxal in 1974 by John Finchett

Oh, I'd love to know who made the comment about Mr Bower, Dooher, Lever, Pettitt, Crofts, Sharp, and old vVncent, head of school, as it was my time too, so if you're reading, drop me a line, I'm intrigued. Yes, I got 6 O levels, ...Read more

A memory of Brimington in 1983

I am attempting to trace my grandfather. I cannot find his birth place, but third child registered as born at either Dear - Deer or Dean House - Monkton - Prestwick. Can anyone provide any information?

A memory of Ayr in 1900 by James Conn

Does anyone have any information about the Derby Home Guard 102 stationed at Markeaton Park during the latter part of WW2? I understand the Army used most of the buildings in the area, ...Read more

A memory of Mackworth in 1944

I attended both primary & secondary schools in Brymbo. I remember well, aged 4 years, & my mum taking me to school for the very 1st time - no playgroups or nurseries to break you in then! I ...Read more

A memory of Brymbo in 1956 by Cheryl Mills(Nee Matthias)

I attended the village school and Mrs Richardson was our teacher, I lived in Taunton and travelled daily on the bus from Taunton and walked from the main road to the village school and back to the bus after ...Read more

A memory of Bradford-on-Tone in 1950 by Lesley Jones

I too have fond memories of Chislehurst and in particular of St. Michael's Childrens' Home. Along with my younger sister, I spent my earlier childhood in the home from around 1958 to 1964. Many children between those ...Read more

A memory of Chislehurst by Eddie Green

My mother went to Brushford School - Beryl Williams - with her sister Hazel, when O am not sure but must have been 1930s or early 1940s. They lived at Newbridge Lodge - their parents were Jim and Elsie Williams who ...Read more

A memory of Brushford in 1940 by Ian Lovell