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My grandmother lived in Waremead Road from 1934 and my uncle lived there till he died in 2005. I remember the dentists opposite Waremead Road, and also the library. This would be the late 1960s to early 1970s. In Waremead Road there ...Read more

A memory of Gants Hill

My memories of Waterperry are all happy ones, my granmother Mrs Sparkes lived at no 4, the house was built in 1921, and my mother lived there as well, so some of the memories are from what she told me and some are from myself. As ...Read more

A memory of Waterperry by Graham Davis

We moved into 53 Lanchester Avenue in October 1952 while I was away on National Service after living in Leopold Street for 16 years. Alan, I think you lived opposite. You would be the same age as Ken Quigley who lived in 51 with his elder ...Read more

A memory of Gateshead by Les May

So many happy memories of my childhood in Crewe up to the time I left aged 13 in 1959. Primary school years spent at Edleston Road, two teachers I remember are Mr Francis and Mr Capewell, I think Mr Capewell liked me because he ...Read more

A memory of Crewe by David Griffiths

For years two well known Coasters came to Boston; one was the 'Lizzie and Annie', and the other was the 'Yarvic', their cargo was mainly wheat, or cattle cake. They would deliver their cargo to the B.O.C.M - British Oil n Cake Mills - which was ...Read more

A memory of Boston by Bob Marriott

I was born in 11 Higher Duke to Alice & Fred Musgrave in 1939. My early memories are being rushed out to the back entry into the shelter when the bombs were dropping, I don't remember being that scared it must have ...Read more

A memory of Miles Hill by Hilda Heselwood

My Grandparents lived in Kelloholm on Anderson Street, Number 31 or 32. I remember my Grandad used to be the caretaker at the school in Kirkconnell. They then lived in the Toll House. My Grandad's name was Alexander (Sanny) ...Read more

A memory of Kelloholm by Margaret Davison

To me there is nowhere like Skares was, and anyone who came from there will say the same.  Everybody knew everybody else and they were always ready to help anyone that needed it.  You could go out and leave your door open without worrying ...Read more

A memory of Skares by Rita Mitchell

I moved to Childerthornton about 1966. I attended Childer Thornton primary then moved to Little Sutton and on to Mill Lane. I spent many summers at Rivacre baths. Does anyone remember Dave Williams? His parents lived in the flat within the grounds of the baths.

A memory of Little Sutton by Janet Roberts

Yes, the Cubbin twins - Alison and Janet. They had an older sister, Shirley, who became a dancer. I was in love with Janet for years! She was full of life, always laughing and fooling around. I never got up the courage to ask ...Read more

A memory of Little Sutton by Stephen Owen