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Nostalgic memories of Upper Boat's local history

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For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

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75 Crwys Crescent
My name is Paul Griffiths and I lived at the above address from 1942 until 1951 when my parents moved to Braintree, Essex. Some of the fondest memories of my childhood were spent at Upper Boat and we lived at the last house in Crwys Crescent next door to Roger Thomas and his parents. I can still remember the black out curtains and being rushed into the air raid shelter where hot cocoa in thermos flasks were ...see more
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Added 14 April 2019

Wartime Prefabs At Upper Boat.
I've found the only usable photo I have but can't get it onto the site; how can I do that, please? Note from the Editor: Unfortunately, it is not possible at the moment for users to add photographs to our website. However, this is something that we are working toward and hope to have available in the not too distant future!
Wartime prefabs at Upper Boat.
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Added 21 August 2017

Upper Boat
Does anyone remember Uncle Jack who lived with his wife and mother-in-law in an ancient cottage without electricity or water? Always a willing smile and forever going up and down the road. Should anyone from those wonderful years at Crwys Crescent wish to get in touch my name is Paul Griffiths. e-mail address: griffatgoerlitz@hotmail.com
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Added 30 September 2016

Prefabs
I lived at 67a Crwys Crescent until 16 years old. Our prefab was directly opposite the farm gate and my brother, Peter Davies, and Diana Davies, spent many days playing in the stream. I remember others who also lived in the upper circle. Gloria Sims, Maureen Stag, Wendy Webb, Brian Israel, June Brassington, Richard Horn, Brinley Griffiths to mention a few. I wish it was still there. I would love to see photos of it as it was.
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Added 18 September 2016

Born In Upper Boat 1943
Ken Beard speaking. My parents were evacuated to South Wales from Bermondsey London during the 2nd. war. I wish I had some dates, as there is no one alive to ask. We lived at 63 Crwys Crescent where I was born in 1943.I'm not shore how many years we lived there before we moved back to London, another date I wish I had. I was travelling in the area about two weeks ago and thought I would see if any of my ...see more
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Added 20 May 2016

Upper Boat Hutments.
I lived in Upper Boat from when the prefabs were originally built.I lived in Islwyn Rd.Rawlings was the local shop.Mr Ken Rawlings was also very involved with the community putting on local shows with the local children.It was a wonderful time with a wonderful community spirit. I have wonderful memories of living there .If anyone has old pictures they could share who actually lived there it would be wonderful.I ...see more
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Added 05 April 2015

Wartime Prefabs At Upper Boat.
I have just read a memory of this extate from Brian Williams, I lived there from 1943 to 1945, at which point my father returned to his pre-war workplace at Croydon Airport. I remember a Brian Williams, I wonder if its the same one? We lived in Crwys Crescent and I, too, spent those years on the Griffin Farm - but not at the same time as Brian. Gelliearion Farm (spelling?) it was, and belonged ...see more
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Added 23 August 2014