Nostalgic memories of Iveston's local history

Share your own memories of Iveston and read what others have said

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.

Why not add your memory today and become part of our Memories Community to help others in the future delve back into their past.

Add a Memory!

It's easy to add your own memories and reconnect with your shared local history. Search for your favourite places and look for the 'Add Your Memory' buttons to begin

Displaying all 2 Memories

I remember going to see Lindisfarne live at the Catchgate live music venue. It was near christmas and the band had been to the USA on tour; they had a sax and trumpets on stage and were really good. I can remember a sit down meal that was not that good as there was a lot of people there. The catering was more like school meals, a bit sloppy and tasteless but Lindisfarne were fantastic and I never saw ...see more
I was born in 1934 and lived in Iveston for 18 years, leaving reluctantly in 1952. We first lived beside the duckpond, in the cottage attached to Letch Farm, run then or later by Mr and Mrs Harrison. Avis Harrison baked my wedding cake. We then lived on the village green across from the school where I started at the age of 5. The headmaster/teacher was a Mr Smith (there was only one teacher). I was only there ...see more