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People have been asking the name of the pony which was kept in the park where Presto shop used to be. The pony was called DINKY. Also been asked to verify who owned the chicken runs or hen houses in that same area. Airchie Allan was one, Wullie Mcgookin and Joe Carey.
I was a choir boy here from circa 1948/49 with my brother Ken and later on my sister Pam, until my voice broke. Miss Reeves was the organist and she had a little Morris Minor with an unforgettable number plate FCG 115 ( She told us it stood for Fair Charming Girl) and who could forget, who to us, was such a lovely 'old lady'.
The vicar at the time was, I think, Rev Seaford who was superseded by Rev Christopher Eastwood who amongst his many accomplishments started the 1st Cowlpain Scout Group.
I well remember my school days at Watford Chater Junior School from 1957 to 1964, getting sick from drinking to much school milk, as class milk monitor with my friend Victor Oliver. Getting a splinter in my bottom, and having to wait for Miss James to come and remove it in the shelter sheds, after everybody had gone home. The lunch time acted out wars in the playground, some children had large ...see more
I remember lots of my old school friends names. I was born in Brentford, I went to Ealing Road School first. Then to Brentford Secondry Modern School. We moved to Bedford in 1961. I remember many of my old school friend's names.
Hi my name is Doug Wilson.
This site brought back so many memories. I was born in a bungalow in Wingletye Lane in August 1954 but moved to Great Gardens Road when I was 9 months old.
From the time that I was allowed to cross the road on my own (was not very old -so few cars around then and my parents drummed into me to look both ways), I spent most of my time in Haynes Park: playing on the roundabout, playing ...see more
I was born in Rugeley. I first lived in Green Lane near the corner of Hageley Road. The old houses have been demolished, there is town houses now on the site. I then moved to Attlee Crescent it was good in them days as you knew most of the people. My first school was in Church Street, then moved to the boys school in Litchfield street, it was where the church stands now. My last school was the Hageley Park ...see more
Peter Twist, British test pilot flew over Elmer in 1955 and 1956.
I remember our family looking up and seeing, at a height of seven miles, an aircraft flying. Then waiting for the sonic BOOM. He flew between RAF Ford airbase to the Solent in the record attempt.
My uncle who owned the Elmer Close home ,(wooded bungalow) had a black Humber car like the photo.
My mother, Doreen Hall (nee Bilton) has narrated these memories to me:
I started nursing at St James’ Hospital, Leeds (Jimmy's) in 1948. I was 17 years old, the only one straight from school.
I didn’t need any qualifications – but I had my school certificate. (See more of these memories under Leeds).
I was at Jimmies for 3 years but was allowed to stay for a while as a staff ...see more
I was 8 yrs old and lived in Limes Ave. One night the air raid siren sounded and my mum put me and my baby brother under the table, just as bombs were dropping! A few houses were hit. My father at that minute came rushing in. He had been at the Bramford Cock Inn where he played the piano. As our house was badly damaged we had to find somewhere temporarily to live, Dad said he knew a friend in Duckamere who ...see more
My mother, Doreen Hall (Nee Bilton) has related these memories to me:
I started nursing at St James’ Hospital, Leeds (Jimmy's) in 1948. I was 17 years old, the only one straight from school. I was at Jimmies for 3 years but was allowed to stay for a while as a staff nurse after I had passed my exam as my friend had to do a re-take and we wanted to go together to do midwifery in ...see more
My mother, Doreen Hall (Nee Bilton), related these memories to me:
I started nursing at St James’ Hospital, Leeds (Jimmy's) in 1948. I was 17 years old, the only one straight from school. I didn’t need any qualifications – but I had my school certificate. There were about three months of training before going onto the wards – a training school was attached to the hospital with two tutors; one was ...see more
I was born in 1949 to Nellie and Ashford DISNEY. We lived at 15 Albert Road, and my father worked in the Post Office at BATH'S on the Weston Road. Mr. William Bath was my father's uncle. Before Mummy and Daddy got married, Mummy used to work in the Post Office as well. - that's how they met. Our neighbours were called Mary and Joseph Packer and every Christmas we had a card from Mary and Joseph. As a ...see more
We came to live in the centre of Collessie nearly three years ago, and it is a beautiful, quiet hamlet that is truly untouched by the modern world that surrounds it. The village is a peaceful haven with a play park where you can just sit on a bench in the shade of a tree and listen to the birds singing, and enjoy gazing out over beautiful rolling fields stretching out in front of you up ...see more
I was born in 1951 and have many very happy memories of visiting my aunty Dolly and uncle Joe in the 1950's and 1960's. They lived in Queens Road but I can't remember the house number. Their house backed onto the railway goods yards and my uncle was an engine driver on the wonderful steam trains. I can still picture their house and back garden and can remember watching the trains and hearing the ...see more
Hi, I lived in the village when I was a boy. I went to the junior school. My dad worked on a farm, we lived next door to the farm. My friends were Pat Jennings and Gordon Petch, we did everything together, lots of fun, school games, football and fishing in the river. My grandad came to live with us and we had wonderful times, he was green keeper at Elsham Golf Club for a while - I remember ...see more
I've recently moved into a flat at 20 Manor Road, and just interested to know if anyone has any history of the building or its tenants/owners back in the 1800's? Thank you, Nicola
My mom was adopted by a couple in 1938 who lived in Northcroft Lane. My mom has been deceased for 12 years now and while she was alive, told us very little of the life she had in Newbury and we are now trying to piece things together. We know that she went to Newbury Grammar School up to 1954 and that is that! My mom's name was Florence Audrey Pearce although her real name was Keep. She was born in Kintbury Holt 1936. Any one know her or of her?
Sue
Hello, I am researching my family tree, well my mom's real mother's family, as she was adopted in Newbury. My mom was born in Kintbury Holt in 1936. She was an unmarried mother with no man on the certificate. Does anyone have any ideas as to where she may have been living in Kintbury Holt - she was 20 years old and her occupation was at the time French polisher at cabinet makers although two years later she was a ...see more
I worked on the markets in Darwen for G. & S. Whitaker and sons after school. We had two stalls, one selling bedding stuff, and the other shirts, and mens clothing etc. When I left Spring Bank School they offered me a full time job with them. When the market had all packed up and mostly gone, we used to run on the stalls and jump across from one stall to anouther, fun fun fun.
I am puzzled as to which year this photo was taken. It must have been very late fifties because my earliest memory of The Rest Garden, as we called it, was when it was still recognizeable as a graveyard. The gravestones (many of them) still stood surrounded by long grass although many of them unreadable. There were no organized flower beds but in the spring it was one mass of daffodils. The gateway, on the ...see more
I lived with my mum and dad Frank and Gladys Shadbolt (nee Roots) in Woodbine Grove, surrounded by family, grandparents, Bob and Mary Roots also from Woodbine and my Nanny Shadbolt who lived in Hawthorne Grove. I went back recently and wish I hadn't, I will stick to the great memories I have growing up there. We moved to 80 Queen Adelaide Court when the council slapped a compulsory purchase on our house ...see more
I have very fond memories of Bearman's and the Christmas Wonderland ride is still very vivid in my mind 50 odd years later.
My grandmother took me there to buy bridesmaid headdresses for my ballet classes and I was fascinated by the cartons containing money from the tills, whizzing overhead to a small kiosk where it was collected. ...see more
My memories of the Market Hall were around the smashing bands that used to play. The one that stands out is Joe Brown and his Bruvvers. We would dance the night away, jive being the most popular (if you could find the room).
The place used to be packed but we didn't care, because it was the 'in' place to be and
afterwards we would all pile into the Burger Bar for a coffee before getting our buses home. Lovely days.
My mum was also born in the Nursery at West Auckland and later moved to Bishop Auckland. She has loads of memories of both places. Do you remember the matchstick bridge and getting lettuce and spring onions from the allotment holders on a Sunday? Also brambling and having the odd bit of raw turnip from the fields over the river.
Hi, we used to live at Wales Bar in the 1960s and we got a house at Kiveton Park as my dad worked at the colliery. We lived on Stockwell Avenue (White City) for about 2 years then moved to Lambrell Green, as my mother took transfered miners in from the north. I used to go to Kiveton and Hartill youth clubs, played football for Kiveton Park Colliery and the Sunday ...see more
Hi, my father went to work on the farm at Binbrook for Mr Holmes in 1957, and my brother John, sister Anne all played on the farm and went to school in a taxi with Mr Holmes' daughter Janice. I remember the pony, Twinkletoes, he used to run after you and nip your backside if you got caught - this was crossing his field as a short cut instead of using the farm lane. We enjoyed going to the school in ...see more
I lived in Kingsground and attended Kings Park School. My friends were Harry Clarke, Charlie Walters, Bobby Hunt, Audrey Foster, Brian Willouby and Betty Finch. My teachers were Miss Langton, Miss Shipman, Mr Retallack, the Headmaster was Mr Goldsmith. My father was a well known boxer, Sid Burn. On many occasions Henry Cooper (famous boxer) and his brother George would visit my dad at home, just after the war. ...see more
You can see two shops with their awnings to the left of Barker's Garage. The first shop was a newsagent/tobacconist run by Harold and Esther Dack. Esther was my mum's best friend. I remember going in there, aged about 8 or 9, to buy a "pink cone", ie an ice cream. The assistant misheard me, and after a certain amount of searching handed me a pink plastic comb. I was so speechless and embarrassed ...see more
I remember the school very well, I left in 1953. Does anyone recall some of the teachers names such as Mr Bonner, Headmaster, Mr Burrows, Science Teacher, Mr Chambers, PT and Geography. The school captain was Phil Jones and I was vice captain. Phil and Mike Woods were great friends of mine. I remember looking out of the woodwork class windows trying to see the girls in their playground. I also ...see more
I lived in Hackbridge from 1942 to 1953 at the Hackbridge Drill Hall. I was a school girl when I went there and a married woman with a family when we left. My father died while in the Army employ.
I came back to England in 2011 on a sentimental trip and when I saw what had happend to the lovely house I was so upset. I tried to find my way around but it was so changed. I am now 85 years old, a widow, and would like ...see more
I first found out about when I moved to Great Horton in Bradford about 1952. I met a boy called Philip Tempest who lived in a house near by, we became life long friends.
His parent took me on holiday with them to a cottage they owned in Nesfield, it was called Hillcrest. In those days Nesfield was quite primitive, the street was not paved and Hillcrest cottage had no electricity, just tilly lamps and cold water and ...see more
My husband recently took me on a trip down Memory Lane to Ash Vale. I am 76 years old and can remember everything so vividly, having been evacuated there during the war years. We lived in Balmoral Road and my mother became friendly with a Mrs Bugdale in Wharf Road (her house has been demolished, making way for Budgen's!). It saddened me to see the changes, but thankfully much of it is the same. A few yards from us ...see more
I remember Blakes Corner and Blakes Market - my friend Ann (now my sister-in-law) used to buy our stockings at Fannie Shaws market stool in the market.
My mum grew up in Heath Street (5/275) and after marriage moved to South Sheffield.
I used to go and stay with my nan and granddad in Winson Green and have very fond memories of staying with them. I remember walking down the red brick yard, where the houses were back to back and my nan and granddad lived at the far end of the row. There was a wash house with a big boiler in it and a row of lavatories - ...see more
l was born in the courts in Sylvester St. My mother's family had a pork butchers in Lattimer St, their name was Molden. I have been trying to trace the family in Liverpool, but no luck. It was a very large family, about 14. The lads in the family moved to Oldham and I have found them. One of the girls was Jane Rimmer nee Molden. If any relatives of Jane read this could you please contact me at gilmore.margaret@ymail,com I am doing the family tree and need help regards Margaret Gilmore.
My mum and dad ran the George and Dragon. It was my dad's first pub after leaving the RAF. I'm almost certain we were the last ones in there before it was demolished. I have very vague memories of the place - more about the place and entrance bit more than anything I can really call a vivid memory. We then moved to The Talbot on King Street in Dukinfield (briefly) and then the North Star. This must have been around 72? 73? Not sure - I was about four or five at the time.
Andrew
Boy I miss Tongham. Not because of how great it is, but because how great it was. Growing up there as a young boy has to be one of the best experiences a boy could have.
I used to live on Northside, number 3, along with my brothers James and Mark. The only Portuguese people in the village (Mum was, Dad wasn't). I moved there as a 3 month old baby and stayed until I married and moved away in 1992.
As a ...see more
Can anyone name the shops from this end towards the far end.
Who remembers running along the two boards inside the bridge and jumping between the gaps. Scary or what, or did you not live dangerously like me and Tom Eastlake?
Attended Carronbridge Primary about 1950 ish. I lived at the time at Braehead near Enterkinfoot, and went there until I left for Morton Academy where I finished my schooldays. I remember the 'Ireland' family well in particular Geordie or DoDo as he was known. The Headmaster was Geordie Milne, I believe he had a son killed in South Africa during my time at school. Fantastic memories: 'Peerie Maxwell, Doreen ...see more
I was born at 3 The Terrace, Ovingham 08.02.26 and started Ovingham School when I was 5 years old. It was a wonderful school - it had only 2 classrooms and the Headmaster was Mr Burns. I can still repeat all my tables (thanks to the school and without the aid of a computer).
My brother Arnold and sister May both passed their 11 plus and attended Hexham Grammar school . I left Ovingham when I was 10 and attended ...see more
I spent some months at 5 Five Ash Cottages with my aunt, Winifred White. Went to school there and helped on the farm early mornings and afternoon.
I am Irish and did nurse training in the Mayday Hospital from 1962 until 1965. The work was very hard, but we, the student nurses, enjoyed a good social life. I loved visiting all the shops in Croydon but had very little money to spend; we earned about 12 pounds per month (yes per mont). The Irish nurses went dancing in an Irish club in Balham, some of us met our future husbands there, as I did. We ...see more
My parents bought the Corner House in 1963 and lived there until they retired in 1975. I lived there from 1963 till I got married in the church opposite in1967. My dad ran the sweet shop at the front and my mum ran the cafe and tea rooms. My bedroom was above the shop at the front of the building in the photo.
My story is similar to that of Yvonne Parker. When I got married in 1974 we bought our first house in Victoria Road and raised our three children there. They all attended a playgroup in the Baptist Church on the other side of the High Street and moved on to Victoria School, one of them eventually moving up to Bridgewater Middle School. By this time we had moved to the other end of the town before leaving to ...see more
I have only just disovered this page, just amazing to think that I was born in such a beautiful place, and the home of Lord Rootes. I was born on 17th January 1940, my mother always said it was a lovely house, the winter of 1940 was very bad she told me, but the staff were always very nice and friendly, I have a photo of the "hall" in sepia.
I am now going to make a visit to see for my self.
I lived ...see more
I remember Maurice Pellerade well as he was a good mate of mine at school, is Maurice still around? Our teacher was Mr Jelfs & his son was Brian, before that our teacher was Mr Lloyd. Ah those were the days.
Coffee Johnny was an ancestor of mine. I'd love any other stories of him as he was evidently quite a character in his time. Any information about the Gamble family would be much appreciated. I live in Western Australia which makes information gathering a bit difficult! Can you help me?
Sue
I lived in Ditton as a boy and went to Ditton St.Marys school (often mistakenly referred to as St.Michaels), with my twin sister. We were not Catholic but went to the church frequently. I remember the Head Masters Mr.Murphy and later Mr Hardman and also the lady teachers Messrs Leather, Anthony, Mooney, Blount and Longton and also Mr. Ludden and Mr.Harding. We later went on to Wade Deacon Grammar School around ...see more
It was a bad snow storm and the doctor almost didn't get there. My mum had been in dry labor for a week, or so she told me. I was stuck in the birth canal and the doc had to pull me out with forceps. I still have the scar by one eye. I was 9.5 LB, my mum's first child and she such a wee thing I almost killed her...but we both made it. My dad, Sgt Robert Fox, USA, got there ...see more
Eileen Handley
My father was born in 1937 in Birmingham, UK. He had an older brother Gordon (known as Tom) and a baby sister Eileen. When my dad was 4 years old, his mother (Amy) died from Bronchial Pneumonia. His father (Earnest), unable to cope with a young family at wartime placed my father and his brother into an orphanage (Sir Joshiah Mason Orphanage in Birmingham). His sister was adopted (not placed in ...see more
Does any one remember the Moore family from Poplar Street South Moor. My grand father was born at number 19. As the family left school they took up trades at the Louisa Pit in Stanley. In 1925 his mother Jane Esther Moore (nee Neal) left for Australia with her teenage children Wesley, Gladys and Robert. They settled in Kurri Kurri NSW. Cheryl Mellan 1 Usk Street Mayfield NSW 2304 Australia
Does any one out there remember the Welch Family of Craghead. My great grandmother Rachel Welch nee Todd was still living there up till her death in 1944. Her husband Johnson Welch died from lung damage from the mines in 1908 and was one of the first buried in St Thomas Church Craghead. The family lived at 12 Thomas Street, 18 Wylam Street and in John Street. My grandmother Madeline Welch married James Pearson ...see more
I remember the Great Float, Mona Castle, Five Bars and the Stanley Arms and the Bird and Hand.
I used to go round with Johnny Rutter, Bobby Benette, Geof Kilby and a lot more. They were the good old days, going to Davey Jones Locker or the Embo. Lost touch with a lot of my old mates - tried to find some on face book - if you remember get in touch, love to chat.
I got married in St. Faiths on 24/09/1983.
Hello,
It's great to hear some of the memories from Glenluce. I myself have not yet managed to visit but my family originates from Glenluce and the surrounding areas as far back as I can tell (currently 1750s). I would be very interested to hear from anyone who has any connection to Saunders or Sanders or Sanderson from Glenluce or Wigtownshire in general.
Many thanks,
Neil
I inherited my aunt's letters from pen pals in England during WWII. Four of my uncles served during WWII. One of her pen pals that attended this school, Paula W. Anderson, sent her a Frith postcard during the war. She wrote a message on the card and mailed it with a letter and picture of herself.
Jay C. Michael
3 County Road 4061
Oxford, MS 38655-6812
USA
jmike47@yahoo.com
My Grandparents owned Pinwherry House and Pinwherry farm with around 550 acres during the 50/60's. Part of the Farm also extended to a large field and cottage on the other side of the Stinchar which was allowed access by a swing bridge giving one fishing from both sides of the pool. many a summer I spent down there as a child. any specifics I would be pleased to answer if I possibly can DHCB
In 1946, at the age of six, I was placed, as a border, at Copthorne Convent, where I remained for about three years.
I'm afraid I really don't have many pleasant memories of my stay there. The nuns were inclined to be quite strict, and aside from the inhouse schooling, we had our chores. One of mine that I recall, was to carry coal, in a bucket, from the coal shed located on one side of the complex, ...see more
I was born in a house on Stoney Lane, long since demolished. I was never quite sure whether it was Sparkbrook or Sparkhill. Somehow I thought Sparkhill was 'posher'! Went to English Martyrs Primary School, followed by Swanshurst Grammar School for Girls. My earliest memories were of the Ladypool Road shops. Jones's for fruit & veg, Trippas, the wonderful bakery & Jukes's who seemed to sell ...see more
I was born in 1952. I did not at that time live in Bramley but my great nan did. She lived at the Tollgate in Birtley Road. Opposite was Luxford's Garage and next door to Nan's was a lovely old transport cafe. It did the best ever ham sandwiches; the ham was cooked on the bone and thick crusty bread. My nan would send me next door with a half crown (12.1/2pence) as a treat for tea. My brother ...see more
There was another children's home in Hitchen Hatch Lane, Sevenoaks which I believe was called Hitchen Hatch House. I do remember calling there once, can't remember why. The Rock House home was in Chipstead Lane and I had a friend called Patsy who lived there in the 1950s when I was at Riverhead County Primary School. I also remember Under the Greenwood Tree as I took part in that particular production. ...see more
I have just discovered this wonderful website today and oh what memories come flooding back. I was born in Lower Shott in 1954 and lived there until I was about 23. I remember these shops so well. Being sent by my mum to get some cheese, I think it was from Mr Absaloms, and bursting into tears because everyone ignored me as they were waiting for my mum to come in and didn't realise that I had been ...see more
I came from Lowestoft in Suffolk to live with an aunt and uncle in Glenhaven Ave, while my mother was ill. I remember being taken by coach with my sister Jacky to High Cannons. We were not happy at first. It was very different to our small school in Lowestoft. We soon settled and have happy memories. I also have memories of the shopping centre, Woolworths in particular, where we could spend our pocket ...see more
Does anyone remember Dawley Green? The Gamage family lived there until 1960. One girl and four boys. The Knights of Averley was just round the corner.
I used to love the six weeks summer holidays...always walked from South Green to Lake meadows....seemed such a long trek for my little legs...but well worth it...when having taken off my sandals and socks....I could stand on the the fountain and feel on top of the world! Brilliant memory!
The Nissan huts on the heath became a teddy bear factory after the war. My aunt worked there making bears, I still have one, its been with me for 63years. Sad A. My aunt became a seamstress making nurses uniforms in Joyce Green Hospital.
Born Livingstone Hospital East Hill in 1947. Lived on Temple Hill from the age of 5 years, went to Temple Hill later Dartford East (The Downs) schools. First job at 14, was at Phillips toy and cycle shop. I also belonged to the Mephisto Cycle Club at this time. My second job was on vehicle maintenance for the Dartford Wharfage Co, in Lower Hythe Street. Spent lunch times in the café on the ...see more
Hi, my family were living at the Grove, Moorends when I was born in 1949. It was not long after the war and mum worked in the fields and dad at Thorne Colliery. My grandad's sister lived at Thorne and we would visit, and I grew up with my Auntie Ethel and her children. We had to move away when Thorne Pit flooded and miners had to transfer to Firbeck Colliery, like my dad. I ...see more
We were born and grew up in Riddlesdown which, thanks to the Green Belt, has not changed much since my parents bought a house in Derwent Drive in 1939. Went to Roke which was pretty rubbish and then to Riddlesdown which was pretty good for me at least. The French teacher was Miss Graham who married another teacher, Mr. Humphries. Mr. Hay was an eccentric but I remember him waving the first ...see more
Does anyone out there remember the appalling air crash in The Valley, Bemerton Heath. If so, I would be interested to hear further comments and stories. I was very young at the time maybe 3 years of age. I was playing in the garden located in The Valley and it was a beautiful day. Suddenly I heard a terrible engine noise from the sky approaching where I stood. The blue ...see more
I always remember my late mother, Elsie Buttle, telling me when I was born 24/08/1944 there were some, I believe it was Italian soliders, out side singing the hymn "Jerusuleam". Also, my first son, Terry Buttle, was born here august 1966. There used to be a sister in charge, Sister Gough, who used to have a lift home after my visit to my wife & son, to her home in Camborne Grove, in my tonibell ice cream van.
Memories, Bob.
My memories of Walthamstow are mainly of other people - but here goes! My son was born in 1965 in Thorpe Coombe Hospital, where some of the people who have posted memories on this site were born. Before 1934 my grandfather Thomas Herbert Pace worked as Chief Cashier in a bank which later became Barclays Bank - I think it was in Hoe Street - and used to go there by train every day from Chingford, where ...see more
My mother, Doris Pace, was born in Chingford in 1909 and lived in Eglington Road. She belonged to the tennis club and used to go shopping in Station Road. Her Nanny, Annie Hilling, lived in Willow Street for many years, and used to say it was the only "street" in Chingford! This street turns out of Station Road just near the house one can see in the middle of the photo. In 1934 my ...see more
In my father's diary for 1952 - I have all his diaries here in Frankfurt, Germany, where I have lived since 1973 - there is an entry : Stanley Watson, Governor of the Harris Orphanage, was sent for trial. Unfortunately he did not say why! Does anyone know this and can tell me?
We lived in Oak Villa, opposite the Orphanage, and used to see the childen leaving after attending school there. Once, ...see more
Sorry - I got it wrong - the year of my memory of Rag Week was 1959. One of the other memories on this site related to Councillor Thurlow, who was Mayor of Durham in 1956. In that year - November - the Queen Mother came to Durham and visited us at St. Mary's College; Councillor Thurlow was there to greet her, and I have a photo of him with the Royal visitor.
The floats for the Rag Procession always lined up on Palace Green before setting out through Durham City and in 1956 - my final year - I went to see them as they were being judged. The 1st prize - a barrel of beer - was won by Bernard Gilpin Society on this occasion . The theme of the Rag was "TV or not TV" and their float had the name "Highway Control" (Patrol) the name of a TV programme of those days, ...see more
My mother and I lived in a cottage opposite the pub, Rose Cottage, which is not there now - I believe the site is now someone's garage. I was born in 1940 and am not sure what age I was in Bason Bridge but I do remember being told that I was to keep away from the river or "Old Man River" would get me. I remember looking through the balustrade of the bridge watching children playing on the banks and ...see more
Opposite the Odeon cinema, the spotted dog and off licence. I'm certain it was Tommy Keene from Axe St who would be on Wakering Rd with his barrow selling sea food by the half and pint on Sunday. The co-op chemist, then the Insurance shop with a ship in a glass case in the window, Fletchers the butchers, Larkins sweet & tobacconist shop, Savilles seed, spice ...see more
My uncle lived at no 6. Does anyone remember them from the 1920's they were the Brooks and lived there into the 90's!! I lived in Belvedere rd in the 40's and remember visiting them in Dukebar.
