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I grew up at Bronprys Farm from 1957. Mum, Mrs Joan Jones (nee Bates), had been a State Registered Nurse at The London Hospital and come to Towyn during the war, met my Dad, Charlie Jones, and became a farmer's wife. She was persuaded to start a B&B business by family friend, "Auntie Enid" (Miss Richards, No.3 Marconi Bungalows). The hours were long but being such a people person mum got a lot out of ...see more
With dawn breaking on a chilly early October morning we gathered at the bottom of King Street, we were going to spend the weekend picking " spuds" on Lou Issacs farm in Manmoel. There were three grades of pickers. The men....my father, Bernie Town, Bryn Pritchard and Phil Leonard. Then there were the adolescents...John Tovey, my brother Val, Billy Pritchard, Jimmy Pritchard, Ken Fry, and Wilfy ...see more
I lived in Horsell and did my SEN training at Woking Victoria Hospital between 1969 and 1971-there were 9 of us in my class and our tutor was Mrs Mockett. The family then moved to Kingfield Road and I joined the Navy as a Nurse. I went to Goldsworth Junior and Secondary Schools and for a while worked in Lloyd Davies the chemist. Woking has changed so much since I lived there,and it is not the same as it was.
My ancestor Amos Huntley was a corwainer and lived with spouse Mary (Lewis) at Pendock and raised 6 children. They lived at Cromers green. Any info re Cromers green would be appreciated
Anyone have any memories of Eddie? That was not his real name, he was Brian Edwards but was always known as Eddie. He lived just below the Crossroads by 5 Locks Road. He moved to the Midlands in the 60's. I was friendly with his half-brother Graham and I wonder if anyone knows where they went? Would like any contact info (for old times sake).
My great grandfather, Edwin Croome, worked at the Hall from 1905 until he retired and lived at The Buntingsdale Lodge. He had several jobs; carriage driver valet (RAF) and laterley as a gardner. My grandfather Thomas Croome was born at the Lodge.
I lived at Ty Coch Farm. It is now in the centre of an industrial estate next to the Parkway Hotel. I have some pictures taken when I lived there.
Hello, we have found a couple of football photo's in my late father-in-laws possessions and believe they relate to the game above. If anyone could help confirm the location I would be very grateful. I will try to put the photo's on the photo page but if this doesn't work I am very happy to email them to anyone interested!! Did anyone go to that game? I would love to know more ...see more
Gosh, a blast from the past, Robin. I was at no. 10, Eris Tudor. Idyllic childhood. Weren't we lucky? Was shattered on a recent visit to find St Nicholas Church no more. Such wonderful memories, though, to pass on to our grandchildren. Eris Slater now.
Fort Street, in North Motherwell, was a very close-knit community in the 1950's, which is why I still remember the following names: Mr and Mrs Darroch lived at number 21 with their children John, Denise and Keith. Mr Bill Rae, who was a mechanic at Skelly’s garage, lived at number 15 with his wife Olga and their two daughters, Fiona and Edith. The Lauders lived at number 17 and the Crosser family lived at ...see more
I think this was in the mid fifties. We lived at 15 Dunraven Street and at the top of the street there was quite a steep hill (it's all closed off now) and at the top of the hill was an entrance to the Forestry Commision land. During school holidays a gang of us local boys would spend hours and hours playing in the woods, making a 'camp', playing cowboys and Indians... we had really good fun. There was ...see more
My sister Margaret and I would walk from our "Yarford Cottage "through the US army camp at Tetton Park on our way to school which was then next to the church. Charlie Barrett was the game keeper, Captain and Mrs Pawson were our neighbours. Across the street neighbours were Mrs Temlett and Earnie Early, Harry Kerton and his sons, Harry and Charlie who was dating Brendon Bowden. Bill Jones and their son ...see more
I worked at TBM from 1949 until 1991. I started as a laboratory assisstant and became asst chief chemist. I was very involved with building of No 11 machine and then after I became Marketing manager for the opening of our Workington mill. Finally I was in charge of Sales and Marketing for Purfleet after we had to close Warrington and South Mill. I retired in 1991 andfor the past 23 years have lived on Long ...see more
The new year didn't mean allot to us kids.The local pubs where full and busy there was singing in the streets.The Bird in Hand is where my dad little Ernie Worsey would sing.My older sisters and their boyfriends would be out celebrating with dad,and us kids would be in with mum,playing offices or hairdressers or doctors and nurses where we would bandage mum up,and use big sisters lipstick as ...see more
I was born croydon 1970. My birth mother unfortunately was killed by a van mounting the pavement the junction tedder road in 1974. She used to work in pubs in croydon. Just wondering if anyone remembers her ? She was named sally barber or Hampson.
Christmas Eve when your little its the best time of the year.Mum has gone to Bilston market to pick up a few things like extra plates just in case,she will call in to Melias to get her fresh ham,then she will call in to Heaths for all the fruit tangerines,nuts,and monkey nuts.Mum will catch the green bus home the 24.As she gets off the bus we get all excited,she smiles with her arms full of ...see more
I was born in 1955 at KIlton Hospital in Worksop but lived in Kiveton for 23years before moving away...I lived with my parents peter and joan spacie and my brother jonathan on Highfield Avenue...on the estate just behind Kiveton club....I had a lovely childhood growing up in the village...I went to the infants and junior school in Kiveton and then to Dinnington High School.... My dad was the ...see more
I was brought up in Peterborough went John Mansfield school from 1962 till 1966
george rayner &is wife ran rayners stores since prior to my birth in 1st foor front bedroom on 5nov. 1946 at oaks road stores store -grocers run by my grand parents fred & elsie sherwood
My family lived in Collingbourne, High St, Addlestone and my youngest sister, Janet was b orn there, in 1943. Michael, Jean & Charles (sadly all deceased) myself, Kathleen, Ann & Janet lived there until 1952. Does anyone remember us or have any history of the house?
My Mum was born in Pontnewyndd in 1911 her mothers name was Gladys Jones. In 1913 my mum was handed over ( or adopted as we would say now ) by James Thomas. I wondered if anyone would have any information that could help me find any relatives. I would be very grateful.
My brother was born here in the late 50's, and I subsequently had an appartment here when it was converted into flats!
My father, Douglas Wallace, was born in 1925 in Jarrow. He recently passed away Nov 2013. Our family is tracing our family tree. Dad's ancestors had lived in Jarrow/South Shields for many years. My sister was also born there in 1948. If anyone has any memories of the Wallace family or contacts, we would love to hear from them. You could always tell us by our red hair!
I Have a few photos and documents of Dunstaffnage war years. Brownie/ Guide Pack run by Mary Bignall . End of war, Thanks giving Church service sheet . 1944 Christening list. Photo of CO-OP and village from main Road. brian.woodward01@tiscali.co.uk
Hi my name is linda noble I was born in milling st it was great all my family lived round there as well my nana snowdon nana ridley granny curran auntie kathleen cousin pat aunty peggy all live same street aunty sheila lived cuthberts st uncle tonmy pitt st uncle frank fleming st granda noble was care taker at ross street school lived there till I was 16 when thay were getting pulled down and went to village goswick walk 13 and now im back to the teams
My Granny Gazey lived at 2, Bridley Moor Road. Because she was crippled with Rheumatoid Arthritis my Mum visited her every weekday morning to prepare food for the day and clean for her. Some of my earliest memories are playing in the pile of sand {sand pit!!!} at the end of the garden. This was wedged in between the hen pen and a fence. I used to get so dirty every morning Mum used to have to change my clothes ...see more
I wasn't born in Grays. In fact had a very disrupted childhood due to my father initially being in the army. However I spent one week at Quarry Hill Primary school at the end of the school year before moving to Grays Park School. My best friend became Maureen Snashall(now Rumble) and she emigrated to Australia in the 1960's. My father left the army and became the steward of Rook Hall Labour Club ...see more
The time was late 1950s early 60s. At the time I was on drums and vocals with local Ilford groups. Most Saturday mornings would find me with a mix of local band people chatting in Ron's basement with Chick and Joey Dormer working for Ron( who usually was upstairs with the vinyls). Joey, a brilliant technical drummer (liked Louis Bellson and Art Blakey, etc) would demonstrate stick work and finger ...see more
Walking cart horse with my Father Tom Wilkinson from Moss Bank Farm, Seven Sisters Lane, Toft, to the Smithy,
waiting for Arnold Jackson to shoe the horse, then walking back .
In the 1881 Census, Elizabeth Mitchell is listed as the head of the household and a widow aged 54 as her husband John Mitchell had died in February of that year and so running the Six Bells Beer House along with the help of her nephew Harry Dean aged 26 a painter born 1855 and her daughter Ellen aged 17, as an assistant. Elizabeth (nee Mercer) is listed as being born in Warnham in 1827. ...see more
Thomas and his brother went to work in Crewe, married in Crewe and began families there. Names associated with them are; Rainbow, Crick and Williams, the father was a shoemaker.
My grandfather was born at Two Gates (on the census of 1901) he was born in 1898 and was aged 3 on the 1901 census. His name was Joseph Phillips. His own father's name was Isaac. Wish I asked my grandfather questions while he was alive as he died in 1980. I am 63 and often wonder about family past and how they lived.
I was brought up in a big old house, 226 Leach Green Lane. I have fond memories exploring the Lickey Hills at the back of my garden and also going into the Oritry grounds to see the six unmarked graves. Then of going into the church to see the statue of Mary, it's such a shame it has changed.
Please help. Has anyone got photos of Chick Stores or any memories of Mr Chick, the shop, or how long it was there for. Where did Mr Chick go? My mother still lives in Berwick Avenue. I do remember vaguely Chick stores, I was about three - I am now forty eight. She talks fondly of Mr Chick with another neighbour and I would love to find out more to add to their thread. Photo would be the best. Thank you
Born in 101 Albert Road moved to Charlton House and lived in flat No.38; the Whitby's, Streets, Watsons, Sullivans, Corrs, Reynolds, Ryans, Butchers, were all my neighbours. I went to St Marys School, Granville Road then onto Gordon Memorial then to Willesden Tech College. Anyone remember the coach trips to the seaside? I remember the adults throwing coins out of the coach windows before it left. My ...see more
My husband lived in Creetown, in Loudon Place. His name is Derek Brown, his brother John still lives in Loudon Place. We live in Hereford but visit Creetown often. Derek talks about his childhood a lot and the.
I hate to admit this Richard, the name I remember, but I can't put a face to the name! I don't know how it works on this site, but I would love to hear from anyone from Three Bridges!
When I was 4 years old I lived in Hut No.3 Raeburn Avenue, Surbition with my three brothers, two sisters and my Mum. I was known as Clive Isgrove then. I know these huts were across the road from the lagoon. I have a National Registration form dated 11th June 1951, this is my sister's. I was wondering if anyone had photos of these huts or can remember them. My only memory of the hut we lived in; there was a long ...see more
My grandmother lived in Stretton Grandison in the 1950's and 60's, Edith Eliza Winders (previous marriage Edghill, maiden name White). She is buried in the church cemetery along with her husband George. Does anyone remember her or know of any relatives?
Many Thanks
Hugh Edghill, Swansea
The next best thing to the toy shop was Guyatts Pet shop, almost at the top of Queens Road on the right hand side of the street. On the right hand side of the shop was a pathway that lead to a back yard that may have been stables in an earlier era. Along that pathway adjacent to the side wall of the shop there was an array of cages that housed all manner of cuddly pets for sale - puppies, ...see more
My parents and I spent a very enjoyable week at Moreton Paddox when it was run by the WTA. At the finish of our week we went to Wales but, as I was awaiting my School Certificate results, I journeyed back alone to the Paddox and was employed as the general dogsbody in the kitchen, peeling potatoes, making toast and washing up the kitchen utensils. I always had the afternoons off so was able to enjoy the ...see more
I once found the long lost "Blackwell" in Blackwell Street, Kidderminster......It was very large, and very deep..... it was around 1967-68 time! We had to locate it as it was somewhere beneath the location of the proposed Swan Shopping Precinct! It turned out to be right where one of the extreme corner posts of the project was.....I then supervised the heavy duty capping of it, prior to erecting the corner column ...see more
Does anyone remember the arcade just past the Savoy cinema after Vine Street. It had a cafe in the centre, a model shop, pet shop, wool shop and music shop. Just opposite was the old National Provincial Bank; renamed when the Westminster Bank took it over. My favourite shop was down by the Regal, it was called Percy's, it was a model and sweet shop. I bought all my model train stuff there. I must have made every ...see more
I remember playing on the sports ground when I was living in Cwm; my house was in 13 Elm Street, just near the field. Dad had a little garden plot just nearby and he grew some vegies there.. We had a sports day at school and somehow I was the winner at the high jump and I got my picture jumping over the rope, it was printed on the front page of the local paper! It would be good if I could find a copy of that to show my ...see more
Does anyone remember the bread strike in 1978? I had just had my third child and went to queue outside Robinsons bakery; you were only allowed one loaf per person. The lady from the bakery came out and gave me a loaf so I didn't have to wait in the queue - felt a bit guilty about that but how about all those power cuts too? Oh... happy days.
My mother was Blanche Jones and she lived as a child in a house called 'Barcelona' on Victoria Street. My grandmother lived there until she died c.1960. My aunt Marion and uncle Dyfrig (Davies) and their son Bryan lived a few doors along. Uncle Dyfrig was the pit manager during the late 50's/early 60's. My uncle Emlyn and aunt Nellie owned a butcher shop on Oxford Street (they had two sons, Bill ...see more
My Nana Simpson (nee Brunton) was a fisherwoman who used to sell fish on the front from a creel on her back years before I was born. My Grandad contracted Polio in his 50's and Nana had to work hard long hours to bring up her extensive family. She progressed in the pre-war years to owning two shops in Jesmond, we used to call them the top and bottom shops, the one on Acorn Road being uppermost in my ...see more
Hello everyone, I have been wondering all my life where this scary place was, I never knew the name of it, all I knew was it was in Broadstairs Kent, very near the sea. As I remember, we had to go down onto the beach in the freezing weather for a daily walk; I was there in December 1949. The Christmas Tree was in the hallway and it was massive and I was amazed at the fairy doll on top. We had to walk around in ...see more
I remember visiting the Dolycoed when I was 17 years old. I was pony trekking at Llanwrtyd and staying in a bed and breakfast establishment and my parents had come to stay at the Dolycoed. My father discovered that Megan Hutton and her husband ran the hotel and he had been at school with her. After that my parents stayed there many times, and also my sister and I. Megan was a wonderful cook. We ...see more
I was evacuated when I was 9 with my sister to East Buckland in May 1940, and we stayed with Mr and Mrs Coles at Lower Pit Farm. They looked after us very well and we became part of the village scene. I would go to school in West Buckland, and when I came home after school one of my jobs was to go and fetch the cows in for milking. This could be in a field half a mile or more away and involved ...see more
Philip Cousins has jogged my memory yet again. The butcher he spoke of, Nicholls in Rockingham Road, was our local butcher as we lived in Rockingham Parade. I remember the rabbits, pheasants, turkeys and pigs hanging by metal hooks both inside and outside the shop. The floor underneath these was covered in sawdust to soak up the blood - unheard of in these' hygiene obsessed' days. The other butcher we used ...see more
I was brought up in Alderside building, on Biggar Road, there were 24 houses in the building (12 bottom and 12 above). My gran and grandpa lived across the road in Wellwood Cottage. There were loads of children in the building, which had a very large back green. It had 2 wash houses which were only used on a Monday. Every woman in the place tried to be ready first to use the steam ...see more
I was born in 1955 in a house in Upper Town. As a child I remember roller skating all the way down Upper Town and looking over this bridge into the river Waskerley.
The year I spent at Law Junction was, on the whole, a fairly happy one – except that in the winter of 1961 my mum became seriously ill and was admitted to Law Hospital. Sadly, she died there in April. Unfortunately, I never received any time off to cope with bereavement – it was business as usual – and entered the booking office a few days later to light the fire. The booking clerk mentioned my tragic loss to the ...see more
I lived in hopfields then in south Africa lodge with my brothers till I was 15 had many good memories there I remember Gerald and his brother brother and many others
Hi Thomas Ramshaw Dalby was my great great grandfather. I have an image of Dalby's Hotel, which was later the Royalty, and is now a corner shop supermarket on the High Street. There are memorials in Boston Spa churchyard to Thomas and his decendants.
Having accidentally found this forum today, and added a few memories of Queens Road toy shop. I have now had some time to read most of the contributions. There are so many memory joggers here from the likes of David Killen and fishing in the Roding and other waterholes in Knighton Woods. The artist in Knighton Woods, and the staff at the primary school. I was expectantly working down the stories hoping to see ...see more
Used to go to the Uxbridge show . I remember the railway arms . The Cowley Brick. Walamsy arms . All long gone .Percys the sweet and toy shop. Daveys model shop. Murray's the butchers in the arcade. The moved to high Wycombe then Lincs but visit uxbridge
Mr grandparents moved to Uxbridge in 1957 or thereabouts when they took over, The Gardeners Arms in Park Road Uxbridge. The pub was a Harmans Uxbridge Brewery pub. I remember the old police house opposite and new some of the old coppers there. I have very fond memories of the Regal Cinema and the Court school of dancing and of course Clive the manager and his two assistance. When I was very young I did my ...see more
Being born in 1957 I attended Dogdyke County Primary school from 1962 whilst living with parents in Witham Drive, Chapel Hill. We used to walk or cycle to school in those days. Shortly after then we moved to Tattershall bridge and my parents ran the corner shop only a few hundred yards up the road from the school. Living by the river Witham we saw lots of boats and anglers and I specifically remember ...see more
I remember my mother asking me to go Manner's Lane to the big house by the shore to buy a pint of shrimps - not many left by the time I got back! The smell of the mound of shrimp shells on the beach waiting for the tide to take them away.
If I remember correctly the toy shop was owned by "Pardoes". ( not sure if that is the correct spelling). I recall getting an orange tricycle for my 5th birthday and my twin sister got a pram. I recall the train layout also, and the coin operation it afforded. Being born in 1945 most things were still on ration so choice was limited. I also recall spending my pocket money on my first ever ...see more
When I was small about eight I met a little girl who I often saw behind the counter of Gower's Bakery, located at the corner of Church Road and Epping New Road. Her name was Jill Stock. She was related to one of the Gower ladies who ran the shop. Jill was a frail little girl and very shy. In a short time we heard that Jill was very ill and needed to stay in bed, her condition worsened and within ...see more
My memories of Grays go back to the 1940's and 1950's the war years and before the London over-spill estates Of Belhurst Park and Basildon arrived. I was born and lived at 106 Bridge Road with my parents Thomas and Hilda Gosnall and my brother John Thomas and sister Jeanette Kathleen. My parents were married on the 9th June 1934 at London Road Methodist Church which was just along the ...see more
My father and his parents ran the sweet shop and ajoining hairdressind salon on the Harrow road. Somewhere near the kodak factory, where all the factory workers came to buy their cigarrettes, tobacco and sweets. They lived above the shop, he went to the local grammer school. Early closing day was Wed or Thurs, he came running home from school one day forgetting the shop was closed early and put ...see more
I was a boarder from 1956 to 1960. It was a boys only school at the time , and there were around 28 boarders from first to sixth form. I belief there were around 240 boys total at the school. I remember the walks to church every Sunday morning, letter writing for one hour after lunch every Sunday. Had great fields for sport and just exploring. There was a gate keepers cottage at the far end ...see more
I had a younger cousin called Lucy and unfortunately owing to divorce she ended up living with the nuns at St Claires. I used to visit her and she'd sometimes came to stop at my home on weekends - she got on well with my four children. The Nuns on the whole did their best and the children were well looked after but I did think one nun in particular was a bit harsh in her dealings with the children. However, it ...see more
I moved to Farndon with my job in 1991 and lived there for around five years - I worked as the warden for Quarry Avenue and Lloyds Close pensioners bungalows. I fondly remember how friendly everyone was and it didn't take long for me to feel part of the community. Farndon village is a lovely place to live - the village itself is very pretty and there are shops, two places of worship, a couple of pubs, GP Surgery ...see more
Rag Days , who knows why they were called rag days I believe Reading Uni is now rated as one of the top 100 unis in the world , as far as i can ascertain the rag day parades have gone now mores the pity they were fun days and brightened bleak times. My last memories of them where based on where i worked at the time which was the 1960/70s i worked at Wolfe and Hollanders who were Furnishers in broad street ...see more
I grew up in Lower Feltham. Lived there, in Ludlow Road from 1966 to 1993 with my parents. I attended Feltham Hill infants and junior schools. The headmaster at the time was Mr Piggott who many will remember as being a very strict headmaster. My main teacher was Mrs Lowe and I have some very fond memories of being at Feltham Hill. My secondary school was Feltham School and spent the first 4 years in ...see more
A reply to where do I begin. I to was born in draycott and new Ida Bean & her husband very well, and had many chats with them in the swan inn. As for Doris Walker,she was my cousin. I also was chased by, not Richard Lawley but by his dad ,Jack Lawley.
I remember this clock in the gardens, what I can remember is that it had a Toucan on it and I used to be amazed with it.
I was born in 1949 in a prefab in St Malo Ave just off Town Rd. Things were tough for Mum and Dad as he was invalid and unable to work. I really never noticed for a few years and just tried to explore and enjoy the world around me even though it consisted mainly of an overgrown garden and a bomb site down the road. My most vivid memory at 3 was accidentally locking myself in the toilet and then being ...see more
My father was the only Nazi in the village, and me and my 16 siblings were unfairly victimized.I rember each whitsun we would march with the other kids from the chapel, but we were somehow different. People would point and jeer at us.
Can anyone remember upper and lower boat? I was told that my grandparents lived in the lock keepers cottage at Dynea and I know my grandmother Dora Bateman/Jones was born in Pencoed with the rest of her family, she married in 1927 and I was given a small painting of the cottage when my mother died would love to know where they lived.
My grandmother was born at 5 Brick Row, Trealow her name was Dora Isabel Bateman I wonder if anyone has any information regarding the Bateman Family as I am trying to create a family tree for my grandchildren?
I remember the long summers swimming in the river ,and visiting my grandparents who lived in he do smithy cottage yr efail , there was no nicer place to be than in bettws
I was born in the large house behind the van in June of 1932. At that time it was a private maternity home run by a Midwife called Nurse Bailey. My maternal grandparents lived in Plumtree Cottage, which is on the left of the photo opposite the big house. The house in the middle distance was the Post Office, Alan Clarkson being the Postmaster in those days.
When my parents were going out, I was sent to stay with my ...see more
I lived in old Denaby from 1938-1967.I attended the village School The teacher was Mrs Barber Sharply I lived in a Bungalow called Brantwood next door to the vjllage shop a wooden hut. The school was also the Church ,I had four brothers Bob Donald David & Andrew, Bob,Don,&David have now passed away.I still have many contacts in Old Denaby. and wonder if anyone else remembers the Sinclair Famely
Living in Hillingdon we used to catch the 207 trolley bus into Uxbridge for shopping and entertainment and particularly on Saturdays for Burton's dancing. We would hang around the underground station always fearful of the teddyboys who would scrounge cigarettes from us (everyone smoked then) and one group were particularly aggressive. Many times we spent what little we had in the coffee bar or on ...see more