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I grew up in Wallheath. My parents bought one of the new houses that were built at the top of Kidderminster Road on the corner of Heathbrook Avenue. There was a transport café next to the petrol station and a sand quarry by the side of the café where we used to play. My brother used to tunnel under the sand with his mates. Life then was great, we were free to run and play. The Kingfisher Lido was just a ...see more
Anyone remember going to this school somewhere around this year?
Margaret, nee Mitchell
My brother Gareth posted the first memory on this post. I am Arwel Wyn, just as Gareth is Gareth Wyn, and our brothers David and Elfyn, and sister Nerys are all Wyn's too. Dad Eric and mum Morfudd were creatures of habit! We used to help Taid who was Ellis Griffith to till the land, he had a metal attachment to his tractor that Gareth and I sat on. Taid would shout 'hup' and we would press the pedal ...see more
Don't know much about my g g Grandfather, Richard Whitaker, other than he lived in Green Hammerton with his second wife Emily Armstrong. He was the village copper, with three children from a previous marriage and I think another four with a new wife; one Harry (my great grandfather) and three sisters, May, Nelly and Emma. If anyone knows of where I may get some information about them, the village, or where I will find Police Constables information, please pass it on...kind regards Julie
My memory is of my granny, Mary Jane Smith, formerly Renforth who lived at 7 Ellison St and died there in 1946. I was born in 1940 and according to my birth certificate my place of birth was Palmerstons Buildings, High St Gateshead. I believe it was above a pub on the corner of Jackson St and High St but have not been able to find these buildings on any maps of Gateshead. I remember ...see more
I lived in Saxby Street from 1942-1960 and went to St Luke's RC School then to Tootal Road. Went dancing to St Luke's. Our group consisted of myself, Beryl Nicolls, Jimmy Robinson, Fred Lomax, Freddie Davis, Pat Penny and a girl called Alma (lived on Pendlebury Road). Knew a girl who lived two streets away called Betty Johnson, Elaine Norton, Peter Cook, would love to hear from anyone from the area.
I moved to Sandwich Road when I was six, so 7 years ago now. I would like to find out about people who lived in my house and my road that I live in now from many years ago. If any of you have any answrs it would be much appreciated! Thank you
I grew up in Tir-Yr-Berth, my friends I recall were; Gwyn Fieldhouse, Alan Langford, sadly not with us anymore, killed on motorcycle. John and Clive Williams, David Thomas, Alan Swift and many more. I lived in 29 Duffryn Street, nearly opposite the Parkers and next door to the Sharps. Remember Brian and Janet Sharp. I also remember 'bomber' Williams who was friends with my father Cyril Aurelius who ...see more
My stepfather, Frank Russell, owned a tobacco and confectionary shop at 76 Wells Way, Camberwell in the late forties and early fifties. He and my mother married in 1952 at the church on the corner of Wells Way and St Georges Road. The accommodation above the shop was very small so I continued to live with my maternal grandparents in Gloucester Grove, Peckham which back then ran off Wells Way. Gloucester ...see more
My grandfather, Henry French, was the gamekeeper at Kirkham Hall. He lived at Whitwell-on-the Hill and I spent many good times with him. My uncle, Albert, was the postman at Whitwell and my father worked on the railway at Richmond, N.Yorkshire. He had also another brother and sister, I think the brother was called Walter French, he worked in the woods but died of cancer in the middle of the 1950's. Albert French had ...see more
My parents were both brought up in the Chiswick/Bedford Park/South Acton area. I was born in 1935 and spent my early years living on the Great West Road near to the Gillette factory. During WWII I spent much time visiting my grandparents in Binns Road. I have great memories of "beach combing" with my grandad on the Thames along Chiswick reach. Any useful piece of wood would be made in to some toy or other.
I ...see more
I have now done some detective work regarding the origin of the Tip that we knew as Mount Pud, which was located between Station Road and the canal. It was obviously some kind of industrial waste dump but, as there was a canal and a railway between it and Staveley Works it seemed an improbable site due to it's inaccessibility. However, on checking an old map of the area dated 1883, before the LNER ...see more
Some of you would say how lucky you are remembering walking over the high level on its opening day.... but those of you that actualy know and remember me, will understand when I say.......I must have gone through a pair of shoes that day, let me put it this way, ever seen a stubborn dog that isnt going for its evening walk with its owner pulling on the dog lead like a championship tug of war team...... get the idea! Yep dragged all the way. Happy Days!
I was born in Amberley July 26th 1941, my sisters were evacuated there and mother and father came to visit them and then I came along! Memories are faint and distant, but holidays were spent there after the war with my sisters. The two ladies were so kind and treated us all like daughters, Mrs Webber and the other name is gone along with a lot of other memories. When I was married and had my two boys ...see more
I lived in Goytre up until the age of 20/21. It was a community then, everyone knew everyone. We had a big park and a playing field were we all gathered to play football. After that we would go down the river and build a dam or go up the mountain and would be gone all day. The sun was out all through the summer holidays the grass was a light brown burnt by the hot summer days. When I was a bit older we used to go ...see more
I moved to Kinver St at about the age of 2, was adopted by Stan Weston, a glass blower, at the age of five. Spent many happy days playing on Fox Hill even remember the cut being dredged and we used to get the coal that was dumped on the back side of Fox Hill. Then playing in the woods which covered a large area of Wordsley at that time. Left there at the age of 15 to join the army and now live in Cumbria. Been ...see more
Does any one know any thing of Alfred Blake from Heights Farm, Roading Brook Road. I'm trying to do some research.
I was born in 1941 on Sutton Flats and went to Halton Bank School from 1944 to 1956. This is an answer to Anthony Hargreaves: I was in your dad's class and I also remember his butcher's shop, I think he also had a mobile shop as well.
I attended Ongar Secondary School from 1945 to 1949. Some of the students I remember were Keith Mills (we were longtime friends, he passed away 2005), Len Shuttleworth, Hugh Brace, Brian Buttle, Jim Parrish, Marion Jennings, Don Eustice, Gordon Knight, Annie Stanford, Bumper Richardson and many more. Those of us that attended Ongar Secondary School got along well together. The ...see more
My memories of Tir-Y-Berth. I was born and brought up in Tir-Y-Berth, born at 1 Tir-Y-Berth Street at my Nan's house. My nan, Jemmima Meade and grandfather Mike were lovely people. My mum had five children; Michael, Brian, Tommy, Moya and Terrance. Moya sadly died at two weeks old. My family were all miners. I'm Brian, my two best friends were Phillip Young and Graham Greenaway, we had a fabulous time growing ...see more
I grew up in a lovely old house called The Rookery in Green Street running down into Sunmead Road. It was one of the larger homes in Sunbury but sadly knocked down around 1964. The house orignally stood on 22 acres but when my Dad owned it, there were large flowing lawns ending in an acre nearly of spinney I would say.
If anybody remembers this building I would love to hear from them
lynntatnell@gmail.com
Lived at the Crown & Sceptre pub on Streatham Hill. First real memory I have is being in a push chair in Pratts while mum had coffee with friends. Went to Rosemead school in Atkins Road and then Streatham High. Remember the Honey boutique which I think was in another shop maybe Joyce's. Also remember Rossells the baker and the Palm Beach restaurant in the High Road. My grandfather lived in ...see more
My family lived at Boscawen Row, 1942-1959, at No. 16.
I was a boarder at Sandrock Hall Convent, on the Ridge in Hastings and later when I had my own children I moved back there from London so that they could enjoy the seaside life while they were young. My son and daughter used to pack themselves a picnic and go off for the day to Alexander Park and spend the whole day out there. In fact it was the very first place I ever saw a black swan. Now I live in Australia and of course we only have black swans... no white ones at all.
I remember my sister and I going to what we used called Mick's café in Willesden Lane, we were too young to go anywhere else and we would get our flat white or cappuccino and just thought it was fluffy coffee then! We used to spend hours and hours there with our friends and Mick was a wonderful person to put up with all these young teenagers!
My sister and I lived in three different places in Kilburn, at Willesden Lane, 55 Dyne Rd (I can't believe I still remember the number) and Queens Park Road. We had several Polish relatives that lived close by as well. As young children, like you, we used to go to the cinema and quite often to the park crossing the big major road without a thought. I remember the magician who used ...see more
I lived in Huntington for four years on the oxmoor estate met lots of friends I lived at 61Thongsley if any one remembers me I would love to hear from you I,m know as Babs
The first half of the building with dormer windows (from the left of the picture) and where the Job Centre is situated today, was a Temperance Hotel. Bridport had over 60 public houses at the turn of the twentieth century and nine active Temperance societies. The Bridport 'Coffee Company', offering an alternative drink to beer for working people was situated where WH Smith is today. The Temperance Hotel (and ...see more
I went to the Floral Hall with my school friend Linda Arnold regularly, we were 17 years of age. There were many groups just starting out. We met Brian Jones, Keith Richards and Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones when the Stones appeared. They wanted somewhere to stay overnight but as Linda lived in Lancaster and myself farther afield we didn't offer assistance! Later I saw Screaming Lord Sutch, the Doodlebugs and ...see more
Hello, I too went to Duke Street School and then on to Jackson Street School, I think I left
School in 1959. I lived in Bonsall Street with my mum and dad, Ivy and Fred Hurst, we lived
next-door-but-one to the McCarthy family and we still send cards at Christmas to each other.
It's nice to keep in touch. My mum used to play the piano in the Brighton pub on Ward Street
and she sang as well, she also ...see more
Remember it well worked London coop south street in bedding and curtains.remember many names including miss peters,Mrs ruff,Mr fantham the manager of department,Margaret perry. Also worked in high street at Richard Armstrong hairdressers.remember names of tony,Jan and the boss richard .
I lived in Glenmount Road from birth (1946) till 1968 and have visited several times since. There used to be a dairy at the end of the road - owned by the Bugden family. They later built a two storey house on adjacent land. I lived in Elm View, one of three similar bungalows opposite the Bugdens. Going up from the main road, homes on the LHS were occupied by Hater, Clement, Chad, Nunn, Cheale, Cuff, ...see more
Anyone remember the Amelia coffee bar in Oakwood at the end of Station Parade shops, where the beat set would frequent in the early 60's, then the Mods as the juke box was popular and coffee with froth in glass cups? I lived at Hadley Wood and Oakwood was a stopping and popular rendezvous point, liked by all. I also brought the latest striped Mekay and Rael Brook striped shirts in a mans shop near the Amelia ...see more
I went to Steyning C.Sec. My uncle, Jack Longhurst, was the baker at Greens for many years, his daughter Shirley still lives in the village.
I was born in James Street, but I was brought up from 6 months old in one of the cottages in the picture. Sam Shuker was my grandmother's brother, we lived next door to him and her sister Alice and Millie. The other side of us lived my uncle George, his wife Ethel and their daughter Margaret who still lives in Chandler Avenue. I remember Jack Evans and his family very well.
l was born there in Dec 50. Lived in the prefabs in Highland Close, then moved to Ainger Close. Went to East End Infants and Junior School, then Manor Park annex then Heron Wood.
My name was Margaret Dooley, I have never met anyone that I went to school with since I left at 15 in 1971. I lived in Coventry but went to school in Nuneaton, at the senior school. I lived in Bucks Hill while I went to the infant and junior school in Cotton Road. I used to go to school on the Bunty bus. I now live in Donegal in Ireland.
I lived in Agraria Road opposite Jill. My father, George, was a Police Sergeant in Guildford. In the mid 50's I attended Guildford Junior Technical College, in case anyone might remember me. I played piano for service every Tuesday and for dance classes with the girls school below; hence never learned to dance. Also played cricket with a very good school side, with Poulter and Williamson among the players ...see more
I was born 23 Gallemore Street, just off Union Street; mother's name was Betty, brothers were Harold, Barry and Stephen. Sisters were Joyce ,Sandra and Ann. The pub on the corner was called the Brunswick. Hough Lane ran parallel to Union Street at the end was Peel Park Bridge, remember playing on the banks of the river Irwell near Adelphi Bridge. My mates were Ray Chapman and Joe Neeson among others. Going ...see more
I was stationed in Morfa Camp in Towyn between Jan 66 and Dec 68. We were more or less regulars at the pub, especially on Saturdays in the winter. The landlord at that time was an Englishman named Len or Les. He was an authority on the history of the British Army. My fondest memory is of winter evenings sitting by the log fire and listening to the 'choir' that regularly entertained. They were led by ...see more
Anybody have any info on Evelyn Hayward? Is she still in Compton? I meet her again when I was about eighteen; I used to babysit her first born child, I think she was named Pippa.
I remember singing in the church choir, Evelyn Hayward was in it and I remember her telling me to sing higher, then telling me to come back down again. I didn't stay in it for long, can't remember why. I also remember the Rev Ian Paisley, a short grey haired man with a very loud voice.
My dad is, or should I say was, called Brian Lee and he was born & lived in Brampton until about 1962 (ish) when he moved to Dalston, then I came along in 1963. He used to attend Junior school in Brampton and I would love it if anyone has any old pictures from about this time. He had a sister called Jacqueline & a brother called Raymond. His mum was called Isobelle but I am not sure ...see more
I was born in Enfield in 1946, we lived in the half way houses on the A10 at Cheshunt, it was on Maxwells Farm. The council rehoused on the New Bury Green estate. I went to St Mary's Primary School then to Dewhurst Boys School and then to the new Dewhurst St Mary School in Lordship Lane. I remember Mr Grey, Mr Abbott and a horrible teacher called Watkis I think. I remember going swimming with the ...see more
I was married in the Easter of 1969, and the reception was held at the Melton Grange. What a superb place, with its beautiful gardens where many photographs were taken, which I still treasure today. The splendour of the Grange certainly added the finishing touches for a perfect day. Such a shame that it no longer exists.
I was born in the back bedroom of my nan and grandads house in Wellesley Road Wanstead. We did not have much but all worked together, my great aunt Flo and uncle Arthur lived in the basement, they also had a bedroom upstairs. We had a small bedroom at the back of the house my mum my dad and me and later on my sister, my mums brother uncle Jack had a bedroom on the first floor (the room I was born ...see more
My aunt, Ida Fletcher, was in the WRAF in 1941. She was on leave visitng my grandmother who had a dress shop at 28 High St in Chepstow called "Cristofar" (it is now a wedding dress shop). They were having a picnic at Beachley when a woman and her son got into difficulties while paddling. My grandmother called on Ida "you can swim" and, because she was in uniform, she went into the water and pulled out the ...see more
We lived in Church Street from 1950 until 1960, we paddled in the river in the summer and fished and played in the meadows. The children in the photo are more than likely us with our friends... happy days
The Rector in 1901, according to 1901 census, was William Dalrymple Fanshawe who was born in Ireland around 1856 and is related to the three brothers Dalynple Fanshawe who all commanded Corps or Division in World War I. Only looked him up because I have a three volume edition of Shaftesbury's Characteristicks which he owned in 1880. My own great grandfather was the next recorded owner of the work.
Truly a wonderful pub when managed by Gerald and Edith Leader, before they moved to the Blue Lion on Broad Lane.
I moved to Lindenhill Road back in 1954 from South London. I have many fond memories of growing up there and attending Meadowvale Primary School before going to Ranelagh Grammar School. I remember the shops at Priestwood Square, the Admiral Cunningham, the Doctor's office (Faunch and Lask) and the Dentist (Bond).
I arrived in Parkstone "Heavenly Bottom" in 1950 (ish) after travelling all around Britain as dad was in the army. We came to England from India where my parents served in the army in 1945 to live in Glencoe Road for a while, then moved around the country before settling in Wharfdale Rd when I was 5 years old. I went to Wesley Hall Infants School, Heatherlands Junior School, Martin Road Primary School then on to ...see more
My father, Edward Gray, attended this school and then worked in Andersons. My grandmother, Annie Gray, lived in Jubilee Road and then in one of the bungalows in Marlow Road. My auntie, Gladys Poyser, lived in Elizabeth Road. Dad wants to know if anyone who went to school with him is still living there?
I read Steven Mewtons memories with interest. I too, was born in 1952 and often stayed with my Gran, aunts and uncles at No.5 Silver Terrace. She was Mrs Knight and my father was Jim, with brothers John, Fred and Alex and two sisters Mary and Elsie. I have wonderful memories of playing in the brickworks, with my sister Sandra and Carol Hoare and Jennifer Beaumont. My gran later bought Charlie ...see more
I am looking for any info my great grandfather who lived in 2 Oakland Terrace (until his death in 1947) with his wife Martha who died about 1934 .I believe Martha's son and his wife also lived in this cottage and were still there in 1947 when my grandfather died. I think the cottages were demolished, I may have had another relation living in another of the cottages in the early 1930's.
Would be great if any info was out there
Thanks
Kay
Hello, my name is Danny Corcoran and I am trying to trace my family tree. Unfortunately my father James Thomas (Tommy) Corcoran died last year and he hardly ever spoke about his life growing up. I have been going through his belongings and found some photographs with his address on the back as 12 Adelaide Street, Crawshawbooth, Rossendale, this would be around 1950. He was raised by two elderly ladies. I ...see more
My dad was a driver for the Venture Bus Company, we lived in Greenside not far away and in 1962 I went to Hebburn Technical College to do a two-year secretarial course. At this time, living in a pit village, girls leaving school at 15 (who had failed the 11 plus), were factory or shop fodder - this was my chance for something better. There I met Maureen French, Vera Gardener, Joan Tiplady and Mary ...see more
I was born in Feltham in Vernon Road in 1935. My first memory is of going to Feltham Hill School. Apparently on my 2nd day I went home at break time to say to my mother that was it I've been to school. My best friend in Vernon Road was a girl called Monica. I must have been quite adventurous as I took my dog Bob and we walked to the railway lines at the top of Rayleigh Road and was about to cross when my mother ...see more
On a Saturday morning my sister and I would go and do some shopping for granny. In particular I remember going to get half and ounce of snuff from a little shop near the cinema. Who remembers the Ritz picture house on this road? Our aunty took us to see The Al Jolson Story, it was the first time we had ever been to the cinema. I was born in Jordon Ave, South Wigston. When the fair came to town it ...see more
My wife's maiden name was Madeleine Sanderson (Bee), her memories are as follows.
Before her parents moved to Porthcawl they kept a caravan at Trecco House owned by Mrs Pearce her son Tom, daughter-in-law Dorothy and granddaughter Audrey. Audrey, Maddy, Noah and Basil played together and used to sit on the front wall of Trecco House and watch the lorries bring the tents and miners families down for the miners' ...see more
A great little school to be educated in, I remember my first teacher her name was Miss Patterson. There were only about three to a class if you were lucky, with the first four years in one classroom. We used to get taken out in each class to do our verbs, adjectives and nouns. Does anyone remember how these useful lessons have helped them through the years. Class five, six and seven were through the wall and the ...see more
In 1958 the school had a trip to Rome for the Olympics. We also had a week on the Foudroyant, a ship harboured in Portsmouth Harbour. Remember we rowed to the IoW in a Whaler, (I think).
I have such fond memories of Thame. In 1962 we moved down from London as my father was offered a job at Lucas Export in Haddenham, the area was wonderful. We went on so many walks from Thame to Long Crendon, Towersey, Chinnor and surrounding areas. There were lovely fields all around Thame. Also there were loads of pubs that were so friendly. The Sarecens Head, The Three Brewers, The Jolly Sailor ...see more
I was born in 1946 and went to St Ignatius Infants and Junior school and then on to Kenyngton Manor sec school. I worked at Vienna bakeries along with the Parnell brothers who owned the bakery. I was also a lifeguard at the swimming pool and a founder member of the swimming club along with Ian and Lesley Hackett. Alan Lucas and others whom to my shame I cannot remember.
It was a good time to ...see more
I lived in what was called the huts with my parents, Vera and Sam Somerville, and elder brother. We moved to Compton when I was about three years old. We used to walk from Compton to Hampstead in the summer to visit relatives. I don't remember living there, my only memories are what my mother told me.
My aunt lived on Kilnbot Farm, Kidmore End, Berkshire but I visited the area and cannot find this farm and would like to know if anybody knows if it has changed its name.
Hi, Brenda loved your memories o mountain. I also lived on the mountain up Perseverance Road up to being 7 and I also remember my uncle Harold taking me to the Mountain Eagle as an excuse to have a pint. He used to tell aunty Pam he was going to get smokes, so he used to take me. He used to put me on his shoulders, you see I was only 3 or 4. When he got there, I went in the back and stayed with your grandma so he ...see more
Does anyone remember the dentist/butcher (c1959-1965) on the Parade? My pearly whites have survived nonetheless.
What a wonderful art deco outdoor pool; it was a real crime to remove it. Kenwwod was the first place I ever went swimming. I'm trying to pinpont the date which I think must have been the late 50's or early 60's.
My family moved to Harold Hill in 1952 to 43 Sheffield Drive when l was only 2 years old, it was a new street at the time and all new families moved in about the same time. My school was at the top of the road, Priory Infants, later in years l moved to Harrowfields, my senior school. At the time we first moved in there were no buses to our area so we had to walk down to Hilldene to get any transport. Our ...see more
I am sure in around 1985 above the shops, there was a night club/bar called Zebedees, can anybody confirm?
During the summer of 1948 my family moved to a new council house in Station Crescent, Ashford near my mum's parents. We used to go on a walk to dad's parents in Viola Avenue. The route was as follows; along the footpath between the 'pit' and 'pursers' field, across Staines common to the gate opposite the crooked billet, passed the Country bus garage towards the police station, across the road then along ...see more
I can remember Stella Watson and her husband Jim being the landlords of the George.
We had to leave our prefab because of the deep snow and ice, and walked to stay with my aunt and uncle in Village Way, Ashford until the snow thawed.
I remember Tommie's fish and chip shop on Old Hall Street (they were the best) we used to call in after the pictures and the swimming baths. In the winter the pool was covered and dances every Saturday night is where we did our 'boy watching' to see who was the best looking - all innocent, keeping away from the 'Teddy' boys. Great memories, and we never came to any harm. I left Middleton in 1960 and was only able to ...see more
I went to the open air school and loved it there. We even done bee keeping, gardening and acted in plays. I remember a girl who used to lie on a bed outside the head teachers office all day because she had asthma, her name was Kathy. Also we went to London to do scottish dancing on the underground train. My friend was Faith Shepard. I went from 1950 until 1956. I travelled to school by bus from Isleworth station and met ...see more
I walked to and from school past the village shop known as "Greens". the walk to school was approximately three quarters of a mile which we often did unaccompanied. As we climbed the steep, to us, hill up to the village shop we would talk about what sweets we might buy. My pocket money at the time was a princely sum of 6d, and I would spend it in 2d at a time. My 2d would buy me a packet of ...see more
I attended Annunciation, St. Thomas's (Stanmore) and, finally, St. James. I think that the education we were given there really prepared us for the rest of our lives. In my case, I ended up in the USA where I had a long career with the International Monetary Fund. I am retired now living in the Washington, DC suburb of Bethesda, MD. My memories of Sister Catherine are not as harsh as some that I have read. She ...see more
I attended St Anne's from 1960 right up until I left in 1974. I moved from Coulsdon to West Hill, Sanderstead with my family the year I passed my 11+ exam, 1967. My favourite subjects were PE, Cookery and Speech and Drama. Anyone remember Sister Mary Dorothy, Sister Mary Jude and Miss Doherty? I loved gymnastics, swimming and diving and remember going to the Swimming Baths in Croydon on a regular ...see more
I was a student at Burlington School in the 1950's .You might remember me as the scruffy kid who lived in Blagdon Road. My mother had mental health difficulties. My best friend was Giles Harrison who lived next door to the school and the head teacher was Mr Williams. There was a playing field near the school, down a lane that led to the Venner factory.