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This granite archway (just off the Digey) once marked the entranceway to an old Manor House belonging to the Hicks family. The area beyond the arch is still known as Hicks Court.

A memory of St Ives by malcolm.osman

We moved from Bexley Village to Barnehurst in 1971 when I was four years old. I grew up with my sister and two brothers on Eastleigh Road where all the children used to come out ...Read more

A memory of Barnehurst by reunsie

I first lived opposite the water tower as my Mum and Dad were gatehouse keepers of Kinghams or Sanders. I also lived in The Dell next to the hospital and Orchard Rd. My Mum was the youngest of 4 girls Gladys Hilda Violet ...Read more

A memory of Brentford by bmoriarty4

I had a two week stay at the convalescent home following an operation to remove my tonsils.It was 1957/58 I was 7yrs old and the worst two weeks of my life.I too remember having to write a letter home. I had to dictate this letter ...Read more

A memory of Woodhouse Eaves by audfromgoodwood

I was born in 1950 above my father's butchers shop Laughtons in Green St. Behind the shop they made leather from cows hide I can still smell it not pleasant haha. Beside the butchers shop there was Dots Cafe a big ...Read more

A memory of Sunbury by jeandennehy123