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I always remember we used to walk to the village and stop and look at the horses als when we had are danc nights and the Dave Clarke five singing bits and pieces I made friends with a girl called pat who lived in Norris green would love to see a picture of the home .
The St. John Ambulance Brigade of Grays Thurrock had three wooden first aid posts that they manned over bank holidays and summer weekends which were along what was the main road from East End of London running through to Southend-on-Sea.
They were painted white and when manned and flew the brigade flag on a small mast attached to the huts. The windows were protected by wooden shutters which ...see more
i started work in bates yard 1955 till 1984 i saw lot of changes
The family moved to Horsforth from Armley in 1938. I was only 1yr old so cannot remember the move. Mum and Dad bought a house at no 15 Charles Street.
My earliest memories must have been in March 1941, the nights that Leeds and Kirkstall Forge were bombed. The houses in Charles Street do not have celars, but I do remember hearing the air raid warning and going down the cellars in Rose Ave, and I still remember ...see more
Opposite the shops was Galloway road. during the snowy winter months I used to sledge downhill away from Galloway road,. and once crashed into a pile of wood that was covered in snow,I winded myself.
Just around the corner in Mansell crescent was the local police station. One evening when departing from the dance that was held in the "JP Hall house", I was on weekend leave from the army and was walking home, ...see more
My Nan and Grandad (Mabel & Dave Nairn) owned the sweet shop on the left of this picture. The vehicle on the left would be in front of it. I remember the milk machine that stood outside and the grid that the milk machine users would accidently drop their loose change down. I used to do down into the cellar to collect it! As a small boy, I remember waiting for the Salopia coach to take us to the sea side, usually ...see more
i lived in ferrers ave in 1960 to 1978 great times with wren fish @chip van and the vegy cart which came on satursday morning and giving the horse call gipsie and apple and going on milk round with bob maze great time im eric matzk we had a big family mum was edey dad was bert love to here from any one who knows us
My first girlfriend in the early 60s, Daphne, lived in the Chequers pub. I wonder whatever happened to her?
My grandad was Tom and Nan was Doris. They lived at 29 Fore Street. Grandad died in 1979. nan died 2000.grandad was a milkman and nan worked in the laundry. They had four children, Rosemary,Dereck,Peter and Margaret. Both Derek and peter died aged32. Lovely men and my mother rosemary died in 1995 aged 61. aunty Margaret is the only surviving sibling who now lives in Spain with her husband les. I have lovely ...see more
Trying to contact people from Hawthorn and Boxfields.
I remember as far back when i was 6 years old . I lived in the little house that used to be by the black iron bridge in gadebridge lane . I was born in the little house called the threepenny bit house . I remember playing in the park with my mums sisters there sir name was black. My grandfather used to look after the rivergade and keep in clean . We used to sail down the river in a old tin ...see more
My Gran +Grandad Lived at Hetton Mother was born at Fairy Street Kathleen(Katy) Kemp,I was born at Shaws Row,Gran was Jane Grandad Tommy,There was no flush toilet and i was scared to use the ash middens,i remember helping my dad to take the glass jars to the end of the street to sell them 1p for large +1/2p for small,Mrs Hills lived next door Mrs Tate at the end house,I loved going to the salvation army,They ...see more
I play bowls at Ulverston Cons the wall and the house behind have never changed think the bowling green was opened in 1911 before that it was a market garden the dividing wall is still there and a house is on the other side of the dividing wall.
My Grandmother lived at Hanger Hill House immediately prior to the Second World War. She worked as a housekeeper for a family with connections to the oil industry. I believe she lived in the Surrey area for most of her life but after the war did not reside at Hanger Hill House. Would anyone have records of the area from the late 1940's onwards that may be able to help me trace more information about my Grandmother?
I remember very well the journey from our house in Eastcote to Granmas in Holders Green! We would get the Met from Eastcote Station to Fincley Road then catch the bus to Golders Green High Road. My brother and me would race all the way from the start of Leaside Cresent to number 63 my wonderful Grandparents.
Ena and Charles Baker who had lived in the house since they were married in ...see more
We lived at Cherrycroft just on the left of the road as it heads to Malton, the house is here. It has recently been demolished and was connected to Church Farm across the road.
The butchers shop is still there and a grocery shop is now the village fish and chip shop.
My parents, Charles and Agnes, were there when I was born and my little brother was born in the house.
Tim Owston
This area looks a lot different now as the 'Airy' houses on the right of Woodlands Road and to the left have been clad in bricks.
To the left of the crossroads is the Woodlands Grove area and to the right Woodlands Avenue. My parents left 6 woodlands Avenue to move across the village but came back in 1966 to live at no. 5. Like Ian (my second cousin) I was related to many people who lived on the Woodlands Estate.
Tim Owston
I came to whitstable at the age of 11years old from the east end of London I was sent to St Vincent's school in castle road l was there for 3 yrs in 1967 and
was sent back home to London must say l fell in love with whitstable we were allowed every Saturday. For 4 hours and a bit of spending money our freedom to go into town in them days St Vincent was an approve school hope to retire there and see the ...see more
This is a long shot, but I believe my mum worked at LMT Hospital in the 1950's/60's, she was Edna Pitt although she married in 1961 and became Boettcher. She was an auxiliary nurse I think. Does anyone remember her at all?
i went to the Town School my father Alf owned an upholstery shop on Osbourne road I was brought up with him as mother left home when I was two, can any one remember Alf Browne my name is Mike .
The building on the left of this photo was my home for the first 21 years of my life. In fact the last few letters of our surname can just be seen - ACLE.
This was the general grocery shop known as Barnacle's, owned by my parents from 1939 to 1960, mostly managed by my mother Win. My dad Ken was employed by Fox's Glacier Mints in Leicester but would help staff the shop during holidays and weekends, consequently I ...see more
I went to live in Churchdown as a small child at no, 9 Grove road,I went to the primary school in the village and from there to the Cheltenham Grammar school.Living in the village as a child was magic and plenty of mischief to get into! I met my 1st boyfriend and my best friend there ah sweet memories, I got married in St, Johns church in 1958 and still with the same man,Some day I ...see more
I'm working on a Heritage Lottery funded project to find out what it used to be like to live, work, go out and grow up in the Ardwick Green area of Manchester in the 1930s - 1960s. If you have stories or photos to share then you are welcome to attend one of our tea parties at the St Thomas Centre (formally St Thomas Church), Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ. The tea parties are on Tue 13th ...see more
My friends and I went to the Silver Blades on Fridays to skate & see the groups in the 1960's. After skating wenwould then go upstairs to the Bali Hai for our one vodka and lime. Once we became involved with Freddy Starr & The Midnighters. I was with the lead guitarist for the evening - his name was Dave Carden, and for a while he was the love of my life. I wonder if he remembers me, Alison!
Our Grandmother lived at 7 Wessington Avenue and my sister, my cousin and I stayed with her during many school holidays. She was a member of the Blackford family who owned the building works on the left of the photo and Tudor House next door. We loved visiting, sometimes on the Royal Blue Coach. We attended the Church opposite when we were staying and used to play 'church services' with Grandma's hymn book and ...see more
My Mum would always take me to Harrow with her to shop. I always remember this building as it was so big in my little eyes, and was next to the car park where my mum would alway park. We would take a visit to the shops oppositve especially Sopas now Debenhams, as that was always my mums favourite shop. I always used to wonder who used to work in those buildings, I never have been in this ...see more
I left Ireland with my Family in 1953 and left part of my heart there. My Grandparents lived in Portavogie right by the seaside, they had a farm and a General store. Granny always had a pot of soup on her stove in the winter, and many people would have a bowl of soup to warm them. She always said, "always put an extra potato in the pot for the man from over the hill" I always wondered who the man from over the hill was. ...see more
This area was quit well known to me as I lived in Portsmouth until just after leaving St Lukes school,about half a mile away,although I returned around 1968 .The black square on left of photo was a pub ,and outside most days stood Mrs Harding, she was a nice lady , she stood there selling newspapers, they may have had a shop also,to my right not in the photo(4 o clock) position was the coffee shop,called Verechias ...see more
Myself and my sister recall our father visiting Beverley many, many years ago. We guess that this would have been before he was married in 1935. We are trying to find the reason why he went from his home in Goodmayes, Essex all the way to Beverley, which would have been a long journey.
He was William George Depledge born on 21st February 1905 recorded at Romford Essex,, and died in May 1974 registered at Barnstaple ...see more
My husband was Tony Nelson.One of the 9 Nelson children born in Vernon Place Birkenhead.He was born in 1939 and lived his entire life in Birkenhead.He spent his youth going out in New Brighton and Liverpool.He was well known in the pubs around Birkenhead from playing darts and quizzs.He worked at the old Lawries club as a doorman.The old club like so many of the pubs he used to tell me about are of course no ...see more
My memory of Patna is an 11 year old Canadian girl visiting my Dad's oldest brother John Mackenzie & his wife Jessie. I am not sure of the address but it was something like to 2 Hill Drive
Uncle John was a very clever man. He had won several awards with his coal carvings & the one I really remember is "The Lady & the Violin". He was also a talented ventriloquist with a dummie that played the mouth organ. ...see more
We moved to Hertford Road in 1971, I was 3 years old. I remember playing in our overgrown garden which backed on to the Burges road playing fields soon after we moved in. There used to be a horrendous smell from the paint/chemical factory which was situated near the bridge over the Roding, near where Tesco's is now. The smell was terrible and I can still smell it now, all these years later.
We lived in ...see more
WAS BORN IN MAY 1939 IN 38 FORE STREET OPPOSITE MARTINS SWEET SHOP. I LIVED WITH MY GRANNY MRS L.LAITY AND AUNTY ETHEL JEFFERY. WHAT A HAPPY CHILDHOOD. I STILL SEE A LOT OF MY SCHOOL;FRIENDS WHENEVER I GO HOME. MY NAME IS TERRY LAITY AND IF ANYBODY WOULD LIKE TO TALK OR CONTACT ME I AM SURE YOU CAN FIND MY DETAILS.
I was born in Long Sutton in Dial House and in1939 moved to The Chase. My father was a railway clerk at the station for over 40 years. He started as a lad porter at Gedney in 1918. I remember the Gem cinema, the beautiful flower park,as a scout in the wet coronation parade1953. Later catching the 8a.m. train to Spalding for 8 years!!
John Pennington
I lived in Hunston, for many years, have many memories of the Yanks the kit kat hole in the wall the Casino.I had a garage in Docking and in the latter years a furniture shop i Hunston. For entertainment
I think the Country club took some beating on Thursday and Sat nights in the 60,s they actually had a casino there at one time. I organised one or two dances there, they were great times, on those night Eddies special punch bowls were fantastic.
I was not the first, but I promoted the dances at Heacham public hall in the 60,s, Cliff Bennet, and the rebel rousers, Bo st runners Moody Blues, Billy Fury and the gamblers, Geno Washington, The Marmalade and so many more plus most of the local groups in the region. they were great times, free buses from Lynn Rudham and Burnham mkt.We had one of the first outside shows on the Heacham club field with the Small faces ...see more
Mr Hill was the govenor when I first went to Measham, I would say around 1959, a gang of us used to go every Tuesday from west norfolk in one or two cars, this continued for many years.Originally it was
two or three ex-army huts side by side to include the resturant. It was a great day out, we would drive our bargains home, if we had any surplus, the girl drivers at the auction would deliver them later in the week to ...see more
Can anyone remember one of those machine where you pressed a button and a light told you where you was in firevale or have I got it wrong I know there was one in pond st
My father and uncle were Simpsons of Wembley.They sold American Cars to all sorts of celebrities(And Gangsters!!)from the 50's to the 70's We lived on the Barn Hill Estate in Wembley Park.My father knew,due to his business most of the people who had businesses in Wembley,Henry Cooper,who was my Uncles neighbour used to give us tickets to all the boxing matches and would bring all the fighters to meet us when they ...see more
This hotel is mentioned in The Heart of Mid-Lothian by Sir Walter Scott written in 1817. Jeanie Deans is walking from Edinburgh to London and at Ferrybridge is advised to stay next at The Saracens Head Newark. Not anything mentioned about her stay but when leaving
"Jeanie inquired what was her 'lawing'"
"The lawing? Heaven help thee wench! What ca'st thou that"?
"It is - I was wanting to ken what was ...see more
Just to the right of the photograph, partially obscured by the tree is 27 High Street, where my family lived and, after the second world war, I lived with my Grand Mother, Mary Dixon, until 1953. The house to the left was occupied by Miss Wilkinson and to the left again by the 'Barnes' family. The old Mr. Barnes being the school teacher at the infants school situated to the right of the Chapel. (The white building shown ...see more
My name is Tony Walton and I have many fond memories of Woodhouse Eaves. My family moved to the village in 1942 when my father was stationed at Beaumanor. I had two brothers, Brian and Peter and initially we lived at 39 Victoria Road before moving to 11 Herrick Road when the new estate was built in the early fifties. Both Peter and I attended St. Paul's Infant school where we were ...see more
My grandmother had cousins who live in Abercwmboi, and my Uncle Bill Jackson visited there in WW2 and he told me that he had stayed with my grandma's relations -- he was called " Owen's the Post" -- and that is all I know -- can anyone help??? I would love to have contact and did write to "the postmaster" but got no reply. My grandma's name was Margaret Ann Morris and she emigrated in the 1880's.
I was born in Aberdeen in 1958. I lived in Stuartfield, with my Dad, Bert Gordon and Mum, Vi, in a tied house belonging to Sandy Adams (Adams of Old Deer) from 1960 until we moved to a council house in Windhill Street in 1962. My Dad, Bert Gordon, worked at Adams. Our next door neighbour was an old lady named Mrs Cryle and the Scroggie family lived across the road. Helen Sudding had a shop in the village ...see more
Have many great memories of living in Strone Road in particular the stories my dad told me how little steve marriott (Small Faces) used to sit on his Knee and play his guitar. Also had many friends like Maureen Bridgen who I think lived in Essex road, would be nice if any one has knowledge of where she is today.
This picture is I would think, the most significant view of Fraserburgh. There are stories surrounding the Wine cave and the Wine tower that all brochers will Know. The entrance to the wine cave is in the corner of this wee bay below the wine tower. The story is that a piper went into the cave playing his pipes. The Idea was that he would discover the extent of the cave. His pipes were heard above ground at a ...see more
I left Fraserburgh as an eight year old. but I remember playing round the lighthouse. On the rocks below there was a large pool where we built rafts from herring boxes nailed together and filled with cork floats from the herring nets. we floated them in the pool and really enjoyed our days there. on a recent visit I noticed a lot of the pool was filled in and now no longer used. A little further along ...see more
My name is Steve Clegg and in August 1960, we moved as a family into No. 3 Church Lane which originally, was opposite the car park of the Romiley Arms.
My father's name was Frank, and all went well until the Post Office renumbered our house to 6, Church Lane; which wouldn't have been so bad, until another Mr F Clegg and his family moved into the newly numbered 3, Church Lane!
Oh how I remember my dad blessing the Post Office after that!
Happy, happy days in Romiley though...
Balham 1947-1964
I was born in Lynn Road 1947, we lived in a maisonette that was what was called derequisioned. I went to Alderbrook school then Garrett Green. Lived there with my mum Gladys dad Norman brother John and sister Jennifer. Our Dad died in 1955 .I used go to Bonniville guides and ballroom dance lessons on Saturday morning in Balham High Road My name was Pat king now Pat Holland.
Has anyone any memories or being told of a Family called Hall which lived in Bangor about 1936-38. Their names were Albert and Annie and the children, Lesley , Gordon , Sylvia, and Nancy. I believe Albert was a locomotive driver. The information is for a book so anything no matter how small will help. Best wishes John m Taylor
I worked behind the bar at The Plough on a Sunday evening from around 1974 as my parents were friends of the landlords, George and Edna.
George was a proper old school landlord, always dressed in a jacket and tie, and taught me the etiquacys of bar work, like never allowing the neck of a bottle to touch the glass, leaving the sediment of Worthington White Shield in the bottle unless the customer had a ...see more
My parents moved from Hackney East London to Orchard Road in 1958, I was two years old.
Orchard Road connected to New Road by way of a pedestrian break in a hedge between the two roads, New Road was unmade in those early days. A gentleman in the first house on the left (as you passed into New Road) grew vegetables, I recall he sold them from the pill box adjacent to the sweet shop in the Parade on a Saturday ...see more
I went to South Pelaw school after the closure of Victoria school, Chester-le-street. Mr Laws was headmaster. It was a lovely school and I have good memories of Mr Laws. My sisters & I walked up "the steps" to get to school every day.
Having completed my family tree, much of my family history is in South Pelaw & the collieries. My mum eventually lived in Conyers Road until her death. I also remember walking across the pit heaps to go to The Hermitage School
hi i used to do a night paper round and the saturday sporting argus around the 1968/70 for a sum of around 7/6p a week good old days
Lived in Newbury Way, Northolt for many years between mid 1950's and late 1970's. Went to Vincent school from 1965 to 1969 and have fond memories of my time there. Great classmates some good teachers, particularly Mr Davison the art teacher.
Remember the old pig farm that used to really stink in summer and the big alsatian dog they had that one day escaped and took a bite out of my rear end whilst I was climbing up a fence trying to get out of the way
Church attendance was compulsory for us an hour of fidgeting in between mam & dad oor riibs were black and blue with the putts we got for shifting aboot or cracking oor pandrop. John Thompson was the beadle he rang the first bell at 20 to the hour and the second at 10 to, in between he would have a puff on his pipe you can still see the grove on the bell room door where he struck the match. The swings on the ...see more
Family moved into in 59 and a I came along in 62. Remember the blue, red & green blocks (blue was best lived @ 138, 1st floor). Many happy memories and friends to name a few- the obies, cowie, graves, wallers, king, paddy (can't remember his surname, had 2 sisters) clutterbuck, Jenny from the green block, constable, Dixon, etc,etc. running the porters ragged, the 3 I remember most were-bill, taffy & tie. Went to ...see more
As a family group of about 15/20 we had 2 weeks in July/aug returning for reunion week in sept (great a week of school and no fines in late 60/70s) entered all the competitions ( looking for table E10) watching my mum running with a red barrel around the kids playground. Got some photos somewhere if anyone wants to see. Tea in the morning from the canteen by the pool, ohh happy days
I do remember the zoo as I visited it as young child. My memory is of a large parrot on a T stand in the entrance and also the chimps.
I love this photo because it contains my parents and brothers. The man with his foot on the wheel of the pushchair is my dad, Don Webb, and the woman to his left is my mum, Mary. The small boy between them is my brother Ian and my other brother, Graham, is in the pushchair. Sadly, only Ian is still alive.
My Father Robert Ruddle was born in 1920 and was raised in Sherrington. He lived in the dairy near the river but this is now a private house, but later moved to Yew Tree Cottage which is still there! Times were hard back then and my Father walked to school in Codford in bare feet!!! The villagers gathered together and raised the money to buy him a pair of shoes!! In 1938 he lied about his age and joined the 4th ...see more
During the late 50's and early 60s, I remember that during Carnival Week there was always a Mardi Gras night. There was a dance floor in front of the Guildhall and many fairground stalls. I always remember being weighed at one of these stalls on a chair contraption. The main activity was throwing confetti at one another and trying to stuff it down strangers necks!! When I got home my mother would not let me in the house until I had undressed at the backdoor and got rid of all the confetti.
Hi is there anyone out their who remembers me my name is Shirley my maiden name was abbott we lived at 59 tynemouth road u till 1961 i was born there in 1949 my sister who has sadly died name was pat and my brother who now lives in Spain is Bruce .upstairs was Robert and Ian parlmer who mr brother went arounD with the good old days , we played out to late in those days I played with Gillian ...see more
I would like any information what so ever on Wortley Place, Hemsworth. From as early as possible 50's/60's to present day. Any information/memories, good or bad will be much appreciated. Many Thanks.
I was born in September 1939 just after WW2 had started...My parents who had their house in Waldridge Road decided to move into West Lane to be near my Grandparents while my Dad who was in a reserved occupation was away quite a lot dealing with armoured vehicles.
My Grandad had built a shelter within the house where we could sit during an air raid to eat and drink.
After one particular raid ...see more
My grandfather Joseph Bolton was the landlord here from 1925 to 1929
yes I remember the church was called the Elim hall I went to Sunday school there whith my 2 brothers tony and Thomas about 1958
What a great page to find. I grew up in Dunsmuir Rd , (mary coupe) swam and played at splott park. Walked carefree back and forward to st albans each day.
Loved being chase by the parkie when we over stayed our welcome in the park. Sitting on the bookies windowsill waiting for dad. Playing on Jessie for hours till someone s mother came calling us home for tea.
My mother waiting at the end of our street with ...see more
I come from Camborne so we went to Porthminster all summer as a child. Between 1966 and 1972
I went with the Sunday School to the tea treats at Porthminster Beach, our families all came by train and rented the beach tents and deck chairs for the day, and the best part of all was the tea treat bun, the bottle of pop, the Sunday School sing song and scavenger hunts.
My aunt sent me a photo of Camper House on Camper Road. Since then I have been researching our ancestry.
I never actually lived in Failsworth, though I regularly passed through it when I lived nearby. I was born in the Clarksfield area of Oldham and moved to Chadderton when I was five years old. Since researching my roots over the last year or so I have acquired a sudden interest in Failsworth. Why? "Ancestry" sent me here!
My GreatGrandfather was born and lived in Failsworth (mid-1800s) where he met and married ...see more
With three Christian names, William Henry John, you'd wonder why my dad chose to be called Jack. A surveyor for the county, he died in 1943; but not before building Mum and myself a bungalow at 53 Herbert Road. Back then, houses had names and mine was 'Somerleigh' (after Somerset and Leigh where Dad & Mum had lived). It was still standing the last time my daughter took a picture in 2005, but ...see more
My family of 3 brothers and 3 sisters were brought up in Dr Banardoes Homes in Old Road.
I often went to the beach along with 9 other boys and Matron, Miss Blomfield from our cottage, Suffolk.
We enjoyed many a happy time on the pier and beach.
I have a photo of us 9 boys at the base of some steps near the bridge.
I left Clacton in 1957
I was born in East Dulwich but my parents moved to Waverley Road, South Norwood when I was 3 months old. I moved out to Rayleigh Essex with my wife, who also lived in Waverley Road after our marriage in 1955. I was, and still am an ardent Crystal Palace fan.
Hi I lived at 12 Ridling lane and went to leigh st primary school / juniors I think from 1960
Would anyone remember me?
My name was Lynn White?
I was five when we moved to Lustleigh. The war was just beginning, and my mother grew vegetables to augment food rationing. We kept hens and goats, and made butter and cheese. The dogs, cat and guinea pigs completed the family.My father was serving in the war, and as well as him coming home on leave we enjoyed the company of airmen serving in the Royal Australian Air force.
I was free to go where ever I liked, ...see more
I always spent my school summer hols in St. Faiths, with my grandparents Mary and Harry Bacon. I lived in the industrial north (Leeds) so it was such a treat to be there. They lived in a cottage opposite the church and then moved in the late 50's/early 60's to a council bungalow in Abbey Close. I moved to Canada in 1970 so have no idea how it is to live there now, but from photographs it still looks awesome.
Susan
I stood standing, in my new school uniform, outside the doors of the new Grammar School in September 1955. I was one of the first first years who started that day. Before the school opened, the children who passed the old 11+ had to travel to Kettering where they'd go to the Girl's High School- or the Boy's High School but now Corby had its own Grammar school with the cream of Teachers from around the country and a ...see more
This was built by Stewart and Lloyd's for their workers. They had sing-a-longs on a Saturday Night and my Dad who had a lovely voice was a popular addition to the show.
Behind the Club was the Football grounds and a considerable sized field. Every year they had "The Fair" and every child of a Worker was given free tickets for some rides. They'd have a Pipe Band, Ice Cream vans and every fairground treat a child could ever ...see more
When we moved to Corby in 1949, Rockingham Road was the main shopping area. At the corner was Tipaldis Ice Cream Parlour where my cousins would take me after Church on Sunday mornings. I'd later go there with my Boy Friend- oh yes- Tipaldis was THE place to go!
