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I'm 67 now, and lived in Alibon Road Dagenham until I was 4 then to Standfield Road then to Croppath Road. I atteneded a great school, Richard Alibon when the head was Mr. Ling. Some of the teachers were: Miss Edgerton, Mr. Stanley, Mrs. Lutkin, Miss Moffit, Miss hart. Mrs. Lee was the school secretary, very nice Lady. I remember the great Christmas parties and sports days. Some of the kids ...see more
Hi. My name is Elisabeth. Just came across your post. Margaret Hillier was my god mother although sadly I don't remember her. I was born gywnne Road in battersea. Family name was Hill. Margaret must of been close to my mum and dad for them to ask her.
I have on my wall a photograph featuring my late parents, Rex and Barbara Grimmer just after they were married standing on the bridge with the Japanese style building still standing. This was in the early 50’s, and I can recall it from my youth.
I was born in 15 Seaford rd. in 1954. Tottenham then was like a village where everyone knew everyone else.
I can clearly remember rag and bone men with their horse and carts, ringing their bells yelling "old rags and lumber".
Every town had a 'mad frank' and we were no different. He used to walk up Seaford Road Twitching and talking to himself. Poor soul. Casualty of WW2 no doubt.
I first went to ...see more
my friends mother owned the chippy in the 1950 to 1960 and round the corner was a potato warehouse it was owned by roan attaining father owned it and roan used to deliver the potato's to the shop
I was born 12 st John's rd 1947 went to parish church school remember only one teacher miss pengelie not sure how it was spelt .
Went to wandle park over bridge when steam train came run through smoke. Also remember slaughterhouses bulls escaping in wandle park and the funeral of pc miles at parish church 1952 my grandad
sold watercress at the top of crownhill 1950 and what about Gilbert lies and school milk and the smog think 1952
My name at school was Yvonne Reynolds and I was in the JDSX-SDX stream. Thank you everyone for your memories. I'm pleased to see that there some writing who are about my age now [b.1937]. My first year was at Townley Rd., with Miss Moore as form teacher. I agree that she was a brilliant history teacher, and that she was strict, but I never found her unjust, or mean. She despaired of me ...see more
I would like to ask if anyone remembers the shop Winifred in the Morris Buildings on Watson road.
As i was chatting to my mother and she could remember an aunt that had the shop in the 50s - 60s.
i am hoping someone may have a photo or some more information i could surprise her with. thank you
I went to Ardleigh Green school from 1955 to 1961.
The photograph stirs up many memories, such as playing with other kids on the old fallen tree on the then waste ground in Cecil Avenue and iced buns from the bakery opposite the school. Mr Kipps was the milkman with his United Dairies horse and cart. There was a knife sharpener who sometimes came round knocking on doors for trade.
I enjoyed the ...see more
Photo shows roof of the baths in castle street and the car park opposite which is now shops heals went in there when it opened
I lived in 18 castle street till they knocked it down about 1968/69 I remember the car park very well because the boxing day hunt met there and it was a real spectacle for a 6 /7 year old
My family moved into the kenton area some sixty years ago, i lived there until i moved to Hayes when i got married Twenty years later and didnt visit until ten years ago when i went by bus to the Hyde ( Edgeware road) i was both shocked, saddened and dismayed by how seedy looking the whole kenton/kingsbury corridor is now and how quickly the whole area has gone downhill in the short time since i moved away.
My granddad William (Bill) Woodage lived at One Friston St Fulham SW. He married Violet Fraser and had Anne. My mom married there in 1958 and moved to the US. Mom and my sister moved back in '64 when my dad went to Vietnam. I was born in Oxford in '64 back then back to the states in '68. Came back in '72 for my granddad's funeral. I remember Mrs. Rusell that lived upstairs and the family across the street ...see more
I was there in 1982 or 83 (can't remember that clearly) for maybe 6 months. I was 8. I have similar memories to other commenters of the people who stood out there. There was a school on site. The P.E. teacher, made us run around the local roads, every day, around the army barracks. I remember coming out of there a lot fitter than when I went in. They also had a weight lifting machine which I had never ...see more
I grew up in 26 Grayne Avenue, Isle of Grain. was there from 1972 to 1990. My family and I then moved to Australia. I found this site when looking up to see what my old house looks like now as its being sold. I was very disappointed to see the front garden was now all paved, the back garden looks like an over grown disgrace. My grand-parents took such pride in their garden and kept it so nice.
I ...see more
Hello everyone, my mind drifted back to an innocent time when life was so much simpler. Memories of school, friends, working in Hollicks the newsagent shop, the 165 red bus, the giants football on Hornchurch Aerodrome...
Maylands girls school, red cardigan, white blouse and grey skirt... summertime, red dots on crisp white cotton dresses.
Someone posted on here mentioning Chris Barnfather, who ...see more
My mother grew up in Dunscroft, living at Hatfield Main View then later on in a converted railway carriage. Her father Feorge Aiton was a coal miner and lost his life in a coalface accdent in 1961. She told me many stories of her youth especially during the war, but I'd like toknow more. She hass an oder brother called Eric, who went to University and eventually got a Doctorate and a younger sister named Mona. If anyone knows anything about this family, I'd love you to post it here.
Mary May
My aunt and uncle, George and Edith Haynes, had the Post office, shop and bakery in Llangua for many years in the 1930’s to 1940’s. According to Google maps the house is still there along the main road.
There was no electric, no indoor sanitation and the water came from a pump across the road.
George made all the bread while Edith kept the PO and shop. They had a pony and cart which George used to deliver ...see more
I lived in Willow Row Cottages throughout the war years with my mother and brothers. Across the road and down a lane lived Digger Thurlow and Mr Dean. We bought some of our groceries at the shop next to The White Horse. The Evergreen Oak was at the crossroads
As far as I can see, no-one has left a memory of my old primary school. So, let me start this off (if I may?): Living in nearby North Road, I attended this school from 1962-68. When I started at the Infants' School, my reception teacher was a Mrs. Ransom. Later infants' teachers were Mrs. Field and Miss Sutton. When I progressed to the Junior School,my first teacher was a lovely, newly-qualified ...see more
I had many very, very happy years living aboard a canal narrowboat named "Moonstone" at Yalding. I bought this boat in Worsley, Greater Manchester in 1987 and finally moved her back to the canal system (to West London) in 1995. Whilst at Yalding, I had moorings both at Hampstead Marina and at Jim Breden's Boatyard. "Moonstone" was painted red, yellow and cream and was often cruised ...see more
I was born in Slough in 1961, living there until 1972, after my father, Jim Butler, died in 1970. We then moved to Scarborough in North Yorkshire.
My memories of Slough are of living on Norway Drive, Wexham Court estate. We used to apple scrump on Church Lane! We used to go to Langley Park, Black Park and Windsor regularly. One memory my older sister has ( her and my other sister went to Woodside school as it was ...see more
I lived in Ruskin Road, Craig’s Garage was on the corner. I used to go in there as a little kid and ask if someone would help me across the road to go to Weston’s paper shop. I remember you having Humber Snipes and Humber imperials for sale and the the Commer camper vans. When I learned to drive in one of your Hillman Imps. An elderly guy with a pipe taught me and put me through my test. My first car a mk1 cortina your ...see more
Happy memories of Bill & Ruth Sweet. Landlord and landlady back in the 60's/70s. Ruth only recently deceased having reached a grand old 100 years of age. My mother used to clean and I tagged along in the school holidays. Recently made contact with daughter Anna and indirectly brother Jon. Happy days!
Myself and my sister and two brothers came here. Can anyone help and make a jigsaw of our lives
Was just scrolling through Google maps as you do and found myself back in Bournemouth where I grew up. 75 now and living in Australia. Found a reference to Homefield School and Mr Taggart! Wow! I was there about the same time as another respondent, maybe 1955. Remember playing truant more often than care to admit and earned Mr Taggart’s wrath and a few whacks of the cane! I recall a French teacher ...see more
My father was an army Chaplain, posted to Blandford Camp in 1959/1960/61 I cannot quite remember. We lived in sort of quansit huts, each connected. The address was 14A Drake Lines. I was 13 or so. I attended school in Blandford itself and remember a few friends, Joan Swain. I also remember a crush I had on Robert Scott. I think he lived off the Camp.
I have very fond memories of my time there.
I live in the ...see more
My grand father lived in Easter Craig cottage and I just remember visiting this beautiful area as a boy.
Back in the 1950s-1960s my father, Jack Garbett and my uncle Bill Garbett manufactured sweets in Normacot. They were particularly famous for their Granny's Mints. The factory was founded by my uncle, Tom Garbett. My father joined the Firm when he left the army after the Second World War. He was also a semi-professional musician who played the saxaphone and clarinet. His family were Catholics and helped to run the ...see more
Anyone know Elizabeth bond ,Nicole 'de suza,Bernadette fromoe,
Nancy black who s dad was a church minister
I was born in 1951 my dad worked for steels in the shipyard, and I have such wonderful memories of Sunderland, I am a makam till I die. I visited the north east continuaslly for until my parents died. My grandfather lived in the town end with thirteen children and my mother in duke St millfield. I would give my right or left arm to know the history of my grandfather who was a diver on the building of piers around ...see more
Was always known as largest village in Yorkshire. Lived at 38( Big )Church lane.( Little)Chuch lane led off Big and went to main leeds Road facing Chuch and also Post Office. Used to trainspot on fence at side of railway line before bridge that trains went over. Saw queen Elizabeth train go over bridge late 50s. Used to sit on Bench on Church lane and had to jump over fence when Pit ponies were let out ...see more
My name is Hendrik Korevaar I was a student at etton pastures and i started there in 1970 and finished in 1980 if there is anyone out there who knows me please contact me on emal at Hendrik.Korevaar@gmail.com or if you can not get email just leave a comment on this memory/post. All of the teachers i remember are Mr Bunn, Mr Merser, Mr Tucky, Mrs Lyons, Mr and Mrs Pyatt and Mr Easterby. If you know me i would love to hear from you.
went to this hotel in the seventies to watch the rock groups that were on anyone remember the group nights at the foxs club
I remember the little sweet shop in the swimming pool accessed from both sides of the stream by the bridge. I lived in 57 Ferndale Road during the seventies, and was related to the Stone family on the corner.
I remember going back to visit New Malden at about 9 years old and eating in the wimpey .
We went to revisit as I’d lived in the fountain pub as a baby in 1967 with my mum , who worked there . Details are so vague . The high street was lovely and I’m sure you could see went worth golf course from it ?
Amanda Jane
I also lived here. My parents took over from Mrs Robinson. My father who had worked for Lowther Builders modernised the shop, opening it up and installing new counters. He also replaced the front window, which let in alot more light. It was very dark in there. I also went to Yanwath school. My uncle worked for the Milk Marketing Board and drove the churn lorries and later the bulk tanker that collected milk from Sockbridge Hall Farm which was down the field at the back.
I have great memories of staying with my Aunt in Polzeath in the mid 1970's. Her house was high up and we used to walk down to the town and to the beach every day. One night in 1977 (late August) the Tony Blackburn disco came to town (outside on one of the green spaces) - he had been elsewhere that week on the Radio 1 roadshow. A local punk/new wave band was first on ("Roadworx"?) followed ...see more
Grandmother used to live on the slip; she was housekeeper to Mr. Sales and we used to walk over the marshes to Reedham Swing bridge to visit relatives in Reedham. There was a farm on the corner owned by Chubbocks and I used to collect milk from there in a can as a young girl (circa 1936/7) hope to visit again shortly.
Hi. I lived in Oakley as a small boy - pre school age. My dad, Bob Johnstone, was a cowman and we lived in School Lane. We were a big Scottish family with 7 children. We moved around a lot due to his work but we made regular trips back to visit Oakley and The Chandos and still do. We lived there in the late 60, only for a couple of years. Dads sadly dead now but he always said it was his favourite place he lived.
I lived in Little Heath opp the Woodman Pub and spent most of the Fifties, Sixties and Seventies in either Charlton, Woolwich and North Woolwich. I remember Powis St and Hare St very well, Great Shopping etc. miss the variety of shops.
I went to Sydenham County Girls school and left at 15 in 1963. Someone made a comment about Terry Maidment -that rang a bell, as my sister, Janet, used to go out with him for a while. I knew Brian Jacks very well - and did anyone know Ronnie McKay, Penny Hackman and Gwyn Tanner? Would love to catch up. I lived bang opposite Sydenham School, my then name Doreen Mahony and my sister was Janet. Would be great if I got an answer.
My friend used to live in Newton Street, her mum was Mrs Brooks
I just sent my friend the Gorton book, I don’t think Newton Street is there any more but someone might remember it. She went to Yew Tree school mid 1940s, these forums are amazing for discovering things we thought were gone and past. Bravo for writing the book!
I lived at 100 heyes lane. Alderley edge. For about five years from 1950 to 1955. Went to Alderley edge school. Teacher mrs Gibson. My name then was Ann Christina Taylor. My father grew vegetables on his allotment. He worked for ICI in wilmslow. I remember a man selling goldfish in bottles at the entrance to school lane. Remember milk bottles thawing out around the classroom fire. Going up to the edge and the ...see more
I was a live in pupil at Eden Hall from 1976 to 1979 it was a great school and all of the other children who were at the school came from all over the uk, as it wasn't like most other schools nearly all of us had illnesses, and couldn't go to normal main stream schools due to being vulnerable children But if i could turn the clock back i wouldn't change it for the world I LOVED GOING TO EDEN HALL SCHOOL
Pavs started as a large wooden hut made by Ray Henikier, a carpenter. I used to help him take down the hut in the late Autumn and put it back up the following spring. Then Pavs was rebuilt in block work. My father used to work for him after Dad retired from his job. My son, Steve, used to work for him as he was a chef. So my family has a lot of good memories of Pavs.
We moved to Sutton in 1956/7, Sutton Court Road, and I attended Sutton East before moving to Worcester Road and then going to Ambleside School in Cheam, then onto the Willows before completing my A-levels at Nonsuch High School for Girls in Cheam.
I loved growing up in Sutton, in the summer evenings I would cycle round for hours, (having taken my Proficiency Test) despite having cycled to and from school daily. ...see more
Hello, I wonder if anyone remembers Patrick David Mackay, better know as Patrick Mackay, he was born in 1952. He lived in Gravesend briefly in the mid 60's and 70's.
I would like to know if someone or a relative had experience meeting him, before being sentenced to life imprisonment for a wave of crimes. Thank you very much.
Sadly Doreen Aspley passed away today. She had her 96th birthday last Sunday
Hello, I wonder if anyone remembers Patrick David Mackay, born in 1952, a young boy who attended St Albans Road School and York Road School in the end of the 50's and early 60s.
After some years, he was sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering 3-11 people.
Any contribution would be appreciated from someone who has had experience meeting him at his younger life.
Thank you.
My dad was 1 of the weekend regulars at the Brandling Arms . The Dominoe corner . 1 of these guys was Bob ,had a wooden leg drove a Vespa scooter , more to the point , I believe managed punshons newsagent . I don't know when their friendship started but by 1960 my dad was helping Bob put the Sunday papers together for the "boys" to deliver later . On occasion about 62/63 I would accompany dad , each of us on a ...see more
My great grandmother, Phyllis Marley (nee Young) lived at 1 Sheepwash Bank in the early 1900s. Always known as the house with the monkey puzzle tree in the front garden.
She was married to Edwin Marley, who was a manager in the gold mines in Roodepoort, South Africa, so lived there on her own with her three children, Agnes, Jim and Will. However, he settled in South Africa with another ...see more
This photo sparked a memory from when I was around 4 years old, helping Mrs Oldiing put flowers on her husbands grave, when my sister - then around 2 - sat on an ants nest. Panic then, but laughter now. This would have been around 1964. Memories swirl and it's Christmas Eve and the special treat of the church service and the decorations; then a sunny Sunday and everyone piling out of the Church and congregating at ...see more
In the 50‘s we (my family and my mum’s sister’s family) spent two holidays in rented holiday houses in Polzeath. The first house was “The Hermitage” and was situated on the cliff overlooking the sea with no buildings in front. The sunsets were fabulous. The second house was “Beggars Roost” and was on the other side of the bay and overlooked the beach.
Us children (my cousins Penny, Sheila and I) attended the ...see more
Hi Chris. Just loved reading your memories about Mill Brook. I lived at 171 Greenbrow opposite the 'Newall'.Remember everything - Dr. Devlin, Taggarts and Southersts newsagents, and Knob HalI was scary.Started at St Peters in 1955 and walked to school via Millbrook Road known as the 'Gully' to us. First girlfriend Brenda McQuaid lived there. Her dad Tom was the local postman and football referee. I remember the Shanty ...see more
Mum and Dad were nurses, Dad specialising in psychiatric nursing. In the late 1960s, their careers took them to Jacques Hall and a post with what was then known as the Spastics Society.
The Society had either bought or leased the building and some 20 residents with varying physical and mental challenges were cared for by Dad and a dedicated team of staff including occupational therapists, kitchen staff ...see more
Was in 1st Dunmurry Scouts until about 1966. Does anybody remember them.
I lived on Birchwood Rd since 1964 when I was born left when I was 18 loved Middleton I now live in Bradford I often think of moorclose even attended the high school after I left Durnford St
My grandfather was Chief Constable of Dorset from 1925 - 1956. When he retired my grandparents bought a house called either Ravensthorpe or Ravenscroft (it was a long time ago and I can't remember for sure!)in Victoria Place. Every year from 1957 when I was four till 1963 we would come here and stay for a couple of weeks for our summer holiday. The house and garden were huge and my sister and I had all sorts of ...see more
I spent a couple of years at the village school; I remember Mrs Dean and Miss Lovegrove in particular, Disliked Mrs Buswell who forced me to wear girl's navy blue knickers for the rest of a school day after wetting myself - I also had to carry my damp shorts and pants in a paper bag!. In 1969/70 or thereabouts my dad's car was shunted from behind and demolished the wall at the front gates of ...see more
In 1977 we bought our first house in Hampden Park. I was working as a nurse at Eastbourne DGH in Kings Drive. I remember walking through the park at the start and end of my shifts. In the spring the park was carpeted with crocus's which was the most beautiful site. I hope they are still there today.
I started working at the Plaza just after I left school as rewind boy, later becoming a projectionist, where I stayed till national service. I showed the films at the camp cinema in the evenings in my last 15 months. Demobbed, I started back at the Plaza till 1965 when I joined the other cinema, Odeon, till it changed to Classic. I was there then till it closed in 1977 and was lucky to show the last reel of ...see more
My uncle Maurice Walker installed the pipework for the urinals. He was working for Darlington Borough Council at the time. The urinals were huge, and the pipework was always shiny.
From 1962-1965, my father who was employed by I.B.M. was assigned to F.R.E. based out of 832nd Airborne Squadron in High Wycombe England. One of his many responsibilities was to service and maintain the computer systems within the BMEWS, Fylingdale Moors, England.
I lived in Collins Green with my family in the very early 60's. I lived at number 35 with my mum and dad Brian and Christine Leather. I was around 3yrs old and my sister Caroline was around a year old. My mum then had my brother Sean in that house and we then moved across the road to number 68. My youngest sister Adele was then born there in 1966. It was a magical place to grow up and I wish I ...see more
Hello, I'm currently working on my family tree and have a Bishop connection with Loders. Will post more details later. Would love to here from others who may be linked. Amanda Sale
I have just discovered this site by chance and have read so many comments that have stirred memories for me. My name is Ian Bradford. I was born in Perivale Maternity Hospital in 1950. I lived on Ripon Close from 1954 to about 1963 - with some of that time living at my grandparents in Hanwell. I went to Islip Manor and then Walford School. As one of your other contributors mentioned they were still saving for a ...see more
Hi
I am trying to trace the Family of Brian R Mckenzie . He had 2 sisters Jean, Shirley and 2 brothers William (Billy) and George.
As far as we know Jean was the eldest.
Brian told us that he was from Aberlour area and lived near the Walkers Biscuit Factory.
He left Aberlour and we think he joined the army. He married in Wiltshire.
Although Brian has passed away his son and Daughter would ...see more
So many memories of school years here from 1959-66. Coming from Burpham nr Guildford I remember travel on public transportation and how most people did not come from my area.
In the summer during Wimbledon fortnight I would bicycle so as to be home to watch the tennis. I remember how under Miss Andrews I became a maths wiz, she made the subject so interesting and how Miss Brook did the ...see more
I think it was Easter weekend 1963, a friend, Peter Smart and I hitchhiked from Newcastle upon Tyne to Dunnoon. We were amateur 'Ban the Bombers'.
We booked in to the Strone youth hostel - we had spent the previous night in Kendoon youth hostel, near Dalry, sadly now closed. There was a great atmosphere about the whole area - the next day was a real party day at the lochside - lots of guitarists/ ...see more
My e mail is lowman532@btinternet.com not 536 as shown on my memory of Northumberland Heath.
We used to visit Polzeath on Sundays in the 1960's.
There was a Cafe run by Bob Morrow who used to play football with my father Eric Butler in the South Western League in the 1950's.
Does anyone remember this cafe ?
I have fond memories of the enormous factory in the 1980's and driving around it at night with a van stuffed full of heavy backup computer tape boxes which needed fire safeing. Site had a great social club and not a bad canteen.I think thursday night shifts they had steak on the menu if my memory serves me well. Bit of a long walk from the factory to the tube station despite it being over the road.I paid into ...see more
my name is jim george email squeekyparrot@yahoo.com i was there in the 60s does any body remember me
We stayed here,in July 2011
On our honeymoon! We are now returning,this Friday, 2July for our 10th,wedding anniversary.And will also be celebrating my husbands 70th Birthday! The Glenspean, is very comfortable,and homely,we enjoyed 1st class food and service,really breath taking views, and lovely grounds
During our stay my husband had a ghostly encounter,he woke up to find a ...see more
I've loved reading all the memories of Devizes. I feel it's so important to document everyday history such as this. On that note, I am a writer of a blog called Weird Wiltshire. I write about the history, folklore and ghost stories of Wiltshire and beyond. I'm currently putting together an article about Devizes. There are plenty of ghostly stories! But, the tales I really want to tell are about people's personal stories ...see more
Does anybody recall a Bill Brierley from Ardwick? Married with two Daughters and no longer alive. He worked for Manchester City Council? Thank you.
I'm researching my family tree which has in turn led me to 1 Valley Road, Ilkley from 1939 onwards. Is there anyone that has ever heard of or even has memories of a Frederick Wood and Ophelia Wood who lived at number 1. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
We are currently renovating calziebohalzie. If anyone has any past photos I would love to see them.
In photoK119066. 7/44 the house on the right with the upstairs window open about 9 inches is the room i was born in over 80years ago and the bycycle was my dads
I used to work for a radio paging company in the 1960's called Radio Intercom. It was based in Batts Lane, next to the old fire station. I wonder, does anyone have pictures or memories of this company. I believe it changed it's name to Verhagen Electronics after I left.
I have many pleasant memories of working for Radio Intercom, and often wonder were my old colleagues are now.
If any of you are out there, please get in touch: tim.tree@btopenworld.com. I'd love to hear from you.
