Nostalgic memories of Emsworth'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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Hi I was born in 1968 in england and moved to Australia with my mother and father in 1970 on my birth certificate it says i was born in northlands Emsworth I was wondering if anyone out there knows of any hospitals there And can give me some information about where I could of been born as I want to no about my ...see more
My parents were friends with Jimmy and Blanche Greer,the owners of The Chocolate Box sweet shop, in Emsworth in the 50's. We lived in Windsor but we used to meet up with Jimmy and Blanche and their daughter Margeret at Lazalea Holiday Camp in Nutbourne every summer.
I am tracing my family history and would be pleased of any information. My grandfather was the village Policeman Walter Knight in Emsworth. My grandmother was Florence Frampton and she worked in the Post Office . They had four children, Thomas, Jean, John and Stella. Thankyou.
I was born at Northlands in 1953 and I do believe the home is still there
I was born in Northlands Nursing/Maternity home in 1954. Can anyone remember this place or where about it was. I assume it is no longer a building; has it been pulled down and does anyone have an address or map location please?
I was born in a little hamlet called Ratham nr Bosham but moved to Southleigh Farm, Southleigh Road before the age of 2... Come school time it was the local Church of England School then in Emsworth itself. We had to cycle nearly 3 miles to school, we would park our bikes up at an "uncle's" house, then go to see Mr Williams for sweets in North Street... I seem to remember we ...see more
My grandfather Edward Dridge was apparently a fisherman of some note (3 boats), who passed in 1938. My father Earl,b. 1908-d.1981 was born in the home on Seaview Terrace. We have family pictures showing the home but I cannot locate any mention of that street(?) via the usual routes. Possibly someone on this site could clarify. Thanking you in advance . Earl
My earliest memory of Emsworth was a sweet shop called The Chocolate Box in the Square, Emsworth (now Heidi's). It was owned by my grandfather Bertie Holland from 1924. It was later taken over by his daughter and son-in-law, Jim and Blanche Greer. When Bertie retired from the shop (which sometimes had a queue of people outside for the hand-made ice cream) he, and my grandmother Connie, moved to a house at 3 ...see more
I was born into the Silver family at Palmer Cottage, 25 North St in 1928 and attended the Council School and then Manor House School Havant in the mid 40s until joining the Grenadier Guards in 1946.  I was the Drum Major of the local Army Cadet Force serving with "Crusher" Crosby, Phil Collins (Westbourn), Ray Tribe (Bear Hotel Havant). Old council School pals: Nobby Wooden, Fred Heath, ...see more