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I was 10 years of age when this photograph was taken in 1955. Ecclefechan was the centre of the world to me at that age. I lived in Castle Acre and had the most wonderful childhood possible. I recall walking the burn under ...Read more

A memory of Ecclefechan in 1955 by Jim Donaldson

My Grandad was George (scissors) Jackson. He was a very well known and respected member of the Tilbury community. He ran his florist business from home in Auckland Close, serving many Tilbury families with cheap bouquets, ...Read more

A memory of Tilbury in 1959 by Larraine Jackson

I have lived in the Altofts village since 1940 and have lots of memories. At the present time I am writing a book about Altofts by virtue of a grant from The Heritage Lottery Fund, I would be grateful for any memories, photos etc ...Read more

A memory of Altofts by Christine Shakespeare Ellis

This could not have been as early as 1960 as at that time the Post Office was in a single storey lean-to structure at the right of the main cottage. The main floor of the cottage was converted to the new shop ...Read more

A memory of Burton in 1968 by David Wilson

Wow, these photographs have brought back so many happy memories larking around Barn Hill in the mid 50's with a group of similar aged youngsters. It did help living a few streets away. We also had several attempts at carol singing up ...Read more

A memory of Wembley Park in 1953

My father worked for Bristol Water Works and we lived at Pitt Cottage from 1948 until 1956 when it was demolished. We then moved to Doversdown, Whitesfield Road and I worked for Horlicks Dairies in Silver ...Read more

A memory of Nailsea in 1948 by Keith Phillips

I had great times at the pub boatyard and the surrounding area. In the summer months I would work in the little shop in the boatyard selling fizzy drinks and hiring out the boats and canoes. In between jobs I ...Read more

A memory of Hoddesdon in 1967

I would like to know if anyone remembers the Cutmore family in Waltham Road, my former name was Stow, and I was good friends with Pam Hayden that lived at 129. But I would like to contact the Cutmores if anyone knows where they are. Thank you Valerie Sims (nee Stow)

A memory of Woodford Bridge in 1958 by Valerie Sims

Gosh, where do I begin. I suppose I'm asking for help here, as well as sharing memories. My mam was Gwenfron Elizabeth (Williams back then I think), she used to live up on a farm at the top of a long hill ...Read more

A memory of Pentraeth by Dawn Williams

Born and grew up in Wembley and recall Wally Kilmisters model shop at the triangle and Simpson American cars too. Also there was an underground market opposite Ealing Road. I think Rumbles school uniform shop stilll exists. ...Read more

A memory of Wembley in 1950 by Leslie Roth