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I hope you can see my entry as the most recent memory is a few years ago. I found this site by accident as I was searching for information regarding Blacksmiths Lane and Whybridge School.
I was born in 1957 and also attended Whybridge as did my two elder sisters. I still have my very first school photograph taken in the school garden at the rear of the caretaker’s house, now long sold off. My Mother, who ...see more
Just before our wedding at St Thomas's in April 1967, Ching my wife to be and I, were called to see the vicar. We sat in his lounge and he gave the essential instructions for making love (for making babies). He spoke very slowly and each word was drawn out. An extract follows......... He said to me 'firstly you stroaoaoaoak (stroke) the ear lobe, repeated - stroaoaoaoak the ear lobe then yooooou mooooooooove your hand ...see more
I was born in 1974 and grew up in Rosemary Avenue. I went to Alexandria Infants school until 1980 when I started Hounslow Heath Infants school and then junior school. My teacher at the infants school was Mrs Crump, I think there was a Mrs Manning too. Mr Gair was the headmaster and the Junior school. I remember the fantastic Christmas parties at the junior school - we each had a jam doughnut and a Mr Kipling French ...see more
I born in 1955. Went to Perivale Infants and Junior schools before going to Greenford County Grammar School.
I was in 6 Perivale Scouts.
I still have fond memories of Justice's fish and chips, working in Empire Greengrocers, buying American comics from Martin's Newsagents and getting sweets from Lauder's shop. Bilton Road used to such a great "village high street". It's not really the case anymore.
John Alexander
My Grandfather John "Jack" or "Curly" Goldthorpe grew up in , I think, Thurnscoe. He had a brother called Frank, a sister called Edith and another called Florrie (?). His parents
Were called Frank and maybe, Ada. I know Frank Senior and my Grandfather worked in the pits. This would have been sometime between 1912-early 1920's. I think Edith stayed in Thurnscoe until her death in the 80's.
Any information would be really appreciated.
In the 50-60's I used to live in Southall in Crosslands Ave, before the World went mad. I played in a Rock band at Norwood Green School, Derley Youth Club, a pub at Hounslow and other places, called Paul and the Avengers and filled in as rythmn guitar for Geoff and The Dreamers when John could not play.
Born, bred, lived and worked in Sale. 50 years b4 I moved to Scotland.
I seemed to be the only one, amongst my peers, to recall a scaffold-pole framed, covered bus stop situated on the wide pavement between the old coal merchant building, now a snack/ sandwich shop, and the row of shops leading down to School Road.
The bus stop actually spanned the canal bridge, had openings off the through ...see more
Went here with my sister in 1978/9 was 8 yrs old I hated the place was made to stand out side of the dorm all night naked due to wetting the bed also got hit with a cane for talking cold baths having to scrub with a scrubber force to eat food I didn’t like was terrified of the pl due to noises you would hear threw the night letters very rarely got sent out or received same with money that got ...see more
Does anybody remember Jim's Cafe in The Hale?
Jim was a lovely old guy, quite short with white hair and ridden with Arthritis.
Always had a fag in his mouth, never complained about anything, always working hard.
The cafe was frequented by all the locals, workers and kids alike.
The entertainment was a Juke Box and I would think that most of Jim's turnover came from huge quantities of tea ...see more
The Methodist Association of Youth Clubs (MAYC) had a big annual rally in London for many years. There was a tradition to throw pom-poms with your name and address attached to create pen friends. At one such weekend I connected with a lad called John Smith from County Durham. While I was a student at Birmingham Polytechnic, he picked me up and took me to Plas y Nant for two weekends away during the ...see more
Just seen this thread - but can’t find the Facebook site mentioned. Have been looking at the description of Parndon Hall on the Heritage Open Days website for Harlow - sounds like it is now rather run down and in need of tlc.
I was a boarder at Fedsden from 1957 to 1960 - Angela Linney then - and my brother Stephen was there from January 1959 until 1962. Remember a lot of people who have posted here - Mrs ...see more
I remember there being a Baker who delivered around Stanwell. I cannot remember his name , does anybody remember him?
1962 to 1966, the car journey from Surrey was full of tears, taken by my mother and grandfather, on arrival the tiled entry and the Nuns in full habits greeted us, I was soon ushered in to the hall with promise of a goodbye before they left, which became a wave through a window. The Nuns were generally strict but fair, the solid bamboo stick was recieved a few times probably for good reasons. ...see more
I was born in Hampstead in 1949 and lived with my parents in Wells House, Well Walk. It was a very happy period in my life. I attended New End Primary school and my Mum worked in New End Hospital
My Dad use to take me to Whitestone Pond to sail my toy yacht and often in the Summer we would walk to Kenwood across Hampstead Heath to play cricket.
My Grandparents all lived in Hampstead. One lived in a rented cottage in ...see more
My name is Billy Rodger and i lived at 12 Craige miller buildings with mum and dad from 1950-58
I was six when i arrived. In my building were the Cashman's -Goudys-Henrys--Kerrs--Berrys--McKracken's Dalrymples other familys were the Barbers-- Goudy's--Irvines
We all played at the four corners Lymonds Wynd and King street Crossing 1. Spion kop--2. Prince of Wales Pub next to Kelso's and mr Langs shops-- 3. The Lang sisters ...see more
Remember ST Augustine’s being built and our incursions over the fence for a scrap with the guys from Seel Road school next door
I remember being taken into youngs shop as a small child where they sold more than drapery. Upstairs there were rolls of lino and the whole shop smelled of it. Downstairs I was fascinated by the cash cups that ran up tubes to the cashier and came back on overhead wires with change for the customer. No till in this shop in the days of the 1940's.
Grandmother lived opposite the grammar school and during visits i was taken for walks through the churchyard and on to the park to feed the ducks.
I have this photograph. My parents were married at St John’s in 1946 and in 1996 my daughter bought it and had it framed for their 50th Anniversary. I was christened here in 1949
Some of my most precious memories of life belong to Menith Wood. My parents bought a caravan where we had many happy times on the “Bird in Hand” public house caravan site, opposite the woods. I remember feeding “Thomas” the boar, the wonderful walks with my parents and dog around the woodland. I picked wild flowers and could identify each one.
At the age of 10, I was driving my dad’s car around the site…( I went ...see more
We moved to Harlow from Leyton shortly after Queen Elizabeth’s coronation. We were all given a commemorative book. Our house was in a row which was completed; the rest was a huge building site - magic for exploring kids!
I knew Diane Crouch who has written on this site. I went to Broadfields and Netteswell when they were built, but first had to go to Tanys Dell school and then was in the new group for ...see more
My Uncle Frank and Aunt Vi managed this pub back in the 60's. My Uncle, Frank Edward Betts was Mayor of Appleby in 1954 and was a manager at Express Dairies. I am trying to find out if this pub still exists. I am not sure exactly where the pub was and would love to know. My husband and I have been to Appleby today (we live nearly 300 miles away) I have no one in the family to ask about ...see more
Hi I remember my days at St Vincent was fairly happy ones.
Lived round in Wilsmere drive in flats from where I left to
Get married in 1967.
Well a lot of us were known by nick names. I had two - one was
Olive and other bean pole - never bothered me.
People I remember were our dinner table lot John
Wink, Peter, Barbara Virgin, Pam sorry can't remember
surnames hope all have had good lives.
Mine has ...see more
My brother attended warham court school as he had asthma. It was in the 1970's.every 3rd Sunday would get the train from Victoria to Horsham, where a coach would collect us and take us to the school. The same people would get the train. I remember a girl and her mum. The girl would sleep with her eyes a little open. The same family would board the train at east Croydon. I remember the tuck shop to the ...see more
Hi. I'm nearly 64, we moved to Britwell from the White City near QPRs Football ground.
I was born in 1960 & we moved to Britwell when I was a year old.
My dad worked for Mars as Maintenance engineer.
We lived in Lynch Hill Lane & we had a garden for the first time!! I spent so many hours playing in that garden. My Nan & Grandad came to stay & helped with the garden because it was a building site.
My ...see more
Danson Park was a much loved adventure playground throughout my Junior School years. There were so many fun diversions there for a young boy in the 1950's including one particular past-time which sadly I only have scant memories - collecting abandoned used lollysticks to use as currency. The cafe in the big Danson House ran a scheme for kids, whereby they accepted used lollysticks picked up in ...see more
Those among us of a certian age who can remember the days of the Trams in Glasgow will bring back memories, this is 1952 -1956, my friend & I used to take the No 23 tram from Garrowhill up to the terminus in Airdrie, cost 3d ( in old money roughly 1 &1/2 Pence today) then pay the full child fare 6d to go to Renfrew, walk down to the Renfrew Ferry crossing on the River Clyde, watch the shipping ...see more
My mum went to this school she was definitely there 1958-1959 I found her autograph book with lots of names in it even Nurse Spice. My mums name was Ann Bailey, sadly she died 14/03/2001 at the age of 56. I’m moving and I was going through my mums stuff that I had been in the loft with some photos of Oak Bank. Does anyone remember my mum? She was there quite a lot she had bronchiactisis with half a lung on one side. Tall slim teenager. Would love to know if anyone was there at the same time.
I was born at home in 1940 at Thornbridge Road, We had a large brick built air raid shelter at the side of our house as far as I can remember it was never used, I can remember being under the stairs with my mother a couple of times but as the German Air Force were no longer carrying out Major raids over Scotland by 1943 & afterwards they must have either false alarms on a lone photo recon flight.
On one occasion we ...see more
I was at Qunta
John Andrews, born in Moffat Road, became interested in Photography and ended up with a photo studio on the corner of Furze Road. Remember Melbourne Photos and Croydon Press in Beulah Road. Used to watch television in Bradons on Saturday Evenings. Off to a Youth Club at Parchmore Road. Remember Pearks Groceries, Rosses Toy Shop and John's over the road, and Gather coles store too. What good days. Now ...see more
My family holidayed on bute for years. Spent fair fortnight at arthur (robertson) slip in rowing boats. My brother would rescue people in rowing boats who didn't know how to row! Great days
I was very young, so don't remember a lot, just bits and pieces.
I was sent convalescent after rheumatic fever. I had my 5th birthday there and my cake was cut, usually one slice was given to the headmaster? Anyway I was a bit greedy and had the second slice myself.
I remember sing-songs and singing "I wouldn't leave my little wooden hut for you. I've got one lover and I don't want Two-oo".
I caught my ...see more
Throughout our childhood our Mother talked about Whitby. During WWII she served as a gunner (Ack Ack girl) operating a predictor machine in the ATS. Her unit started protecting Felixstowe docks, then Sutton Coldfield covering the Midlands manufacturing. Later on Anglesey to cover Liverpool and the vital shipping lanes, lastly in Glasgow to protect ship building on the River Clyde. During this time ...see more
I have found 2d and 1 shilling tokens in my late mother`s personal effects that are stamped : `J. Bradshaw * St Paul`s Cray * . Does that mean anything to anyone? I`m guessing the J. Bradshaw ran some sort of arcade or fairground but that is only a guess and I`m keen to know the truth
In 1952 or 1953 I was a sickly 5 year old. I had 2 brothers, they were twins and one, unbeknown to me was dying of leukaemia. I was sent on a train with a lady and some other children, for a holiday in Lancing. I had never been away from home, where we lived with my mum's mum and my dad. We arrived at a house with a large concreted yard which opened to the beach. I played happily with an older ...see more
As a young child I spent a lot of time with my father in The Globe AKC cinema in the early 1960’s. At that time it was in Deepcut camp & was used by soldiers based in the camp. My father was the projectionist & although I used to amuse myself each evening while he was working I remember watching many films. The globe was a lovely old building & used to hold boxing matches before being a cinema. I ...see more
From the age of 3 until I was 15 years of age I was in Hutton poplars I was in Humber House Mr and Mrs Healy were in charge. I then after some years in Humber House was transferred to Windermere House with Mr and Mrs Healy in charge of Windermere also.
I was there from 1959 to 1974. I remember the back woods where the sweet shop was. And also there was a swimming pool and sick bay. My name is ...see more
We always went to the Gallion swimming pool because it was cheap, maybe one penny ? I don’t remember. But the Sugar bowl was expensive for us, a half crown, I believe . We used to go to the pond to get spawn, which we took home, much to my mother’s despair 😬 we had frogs in the garden.
I worked in the haberdashery shop called ´Freida’ (or Freda??!) on the parade when I was 14 years old , all day ...see more
My uncle, Bernard Montague Jay, visited The Top House every day of his adult life.
My family emigrated to New Zealand, in 1962, from Aveley. When my sister and I visited our uncle Bern, in the 1980s, his wife, Hilda Jay (nee Pavitt) said “Don’t get upset if he goes to `The Top House’ for a drink, while you’re here, because he goes there, daily, and has done for his entire life.”
Seeing his ...see more
I remember living in Middleton on Sea when I was between the ages of eight and 11 in the early 60’s and I went to Edward Bryant school in Bognor. We lived in a road called North Avenue East and I just remember the roads were very gravely apart from the main road that gave the seaside feel to it . Opposite the church was a woody pathway and a seat where ‘the gang’ used to congregate . I used to have ...see more
My sister and I was sent to a residential school in Perth I think this must be the same one. Was this the school where you couldn’t wear trousers I remember being sent there with a trouser suit on and was made to take it off even though the top showed our pants. The first night we cried and were made to sit on the threadbare carpet all night . If you wet the bed the wet sheets were displayed on ...see more
My memory of this horrible place was if you never liked any food you were made to eat it all, even if you were sick. I was very young at the time possibly between 6-9 years old 1976-79. The water was freezing cold when you had a shower. I used to wet the bed as I was so scared and upset of not being at home and I was made to stand outside my dormitory with my wet nightdress on and my mattress at the side ...see more
I’ve just read a detailed account of a person who recounted a memory of a fish shop in Tooting market in the 1950’s. As well as fish the lady owner (who was missing front teeth) sold eels. Some customers preferred that she cut them in to pieces, so there would be lots of still moving squiggly eel bits moving around. My friend and I would stand there gawking until she chased us away. I returned in the ...see more
Anyone here who went to that hell hole please join https://www.facebook.com/share/kP2qk4iPePENngjk/
And pm myself Cee J Harris or Marion Reid we are a group fighting for Justice for us all
I lived in Kronsbec Ave and started school at Berwivk Road in 1955 just before my 5th birthday. I recall my first teacher was Miss Anscombe and then Mrs McClaren. Then Mr Foxall and finaly a female whose name I cannot remember but who got me through my 11+ and set me up for life.
Fond memories of the scout group in Heath Lane with fantastic leaders such as Norman Gilmour, Arthur Sherwood, ...see more
I have a book available entitled 'Mayhem at the Manor', describing daily life at school and living in Dartford in 1963 when we endured one of the worst winters on record. If anyone is interested in a copy, please contact me.
Now Andrew Goatley will sing the blessing:
“Lord, receive us with thy blessings
Once again assembled here.
Pardon all, their faults confessing,
Year by year, a richer store.
Those returning, those returning
make more faithful than before.”
Now Miss Gardner would like you to call out your names, so that she can do the register.
Bell, Brian
Bradley, ...see more
My relatives came from Hatfield Broad Oak and Bush End . My grandfather was gamekeeper on the forest . I have pictures of him and his wife with 9 of their children . His first wife had 16 children . My grandmother ,his second wife had 4 children . My uncle Ben wrote his life’s story which begins in Bush End and HBO ,it makes interesting reading of times gone by . My father worked at a farm in Takely when he ...see more
Peter Ward & Brian Moore lived close by - we were in Kings Own a teenage group run by the curate at the church. All genteel stuff no wicked behaviour. For me, a cycle ride from Winchmore Hill.
Mybfather was police at newby bridge police station in 1979.Iwent to leven xalley school. I was seven whad dog called shep i add photo's e
I was there from 1947 to 1953. Really enjoyed my time there. Remember particularly Sister Bridget and Miss Gudgeon.
I spent many happy holidays in Goodrinton.
My first steady girlfriend came from Goodrington, her name was Sue Lethbridge.
I understand she is married and moved to the USA.
It would be nice to get in touch with her again just to say hello, so if there is anyone that can help me with my search I would be grateful.
Many thanks. Mike Carter.
I lived on Glen Faba as a young girl, I remember Pete Cartwright , Albey Smith, Stan and others. We all use to go to Roydon Youth Club once a week until it closed. Such fond memories.
I worked at the Derwent hotel in 1973 & 1974. I came from Sheffield with a friend to work the season but ended up working 2 seasons. It was then owned by Mr Morel & the manager was Mr Sorrentino. It was a great hotel to work in - I met many friends but no longer in touch. Lived in house with some of the girls I worked with owned by mr Sorrentino. I have some fantastic memories & sad we lost touch ...see more
I was born in Eastbourne, Upperton Road Nursing Home.
I have fond memories of being taken by my Father to the Devonshire swimming baths. This would have been between 1964 to 1967 I would have been 5 or 6 years old. Through the large wooden entrance doors. Paid sixpence or a shilling then decended the many flights of stairs down. I remember there were two pools. The attendants wore white tops & long white ...see more
I have fond memories of this school, it was modern with great teachers back in the early 1960’s sadly my parents moved us to Surrey after I was only there for a year, I never enjoyed a school again as I did at Hoddesdon Secondary, if there’s anyone who was at this School in early 1960’s, it would be great to hear from you, my name is Andrew Flaxman, the only names of pupils in my class I remember ...see more
Living Aboard Boats
A Memory of Maldon.
I moved aboard a small 2 1/2 ton yacht named Gulldreen in Dixon Kerlys yard along the Downs Maldon in the 1960's. This was while I was serving my apprenticeship at Hoffmanns in Chelmsford. I then bought the ex RNSA yacht 'Samuel Pepys' a famous racer which was written about by a previous owner Errol Bruce when she sat out a hurricane in the first Transatlantic Race. I lived ...see more
Does anyone have any information about Mary Walters (later Augustus) who died mid 1930s, her daughter, Gwenllian Walters, born 1894. My mother was her daughter. My mother was Ivy Scott...all from the Caerau. Gwenllian and her family lived at Dunraven Place, up the Monkey
I attended Norway Lodge School in Menston in the early 1960s. It was so called because it was built exactly like a Norwegian chalet. The younger girls were taught by Little Miss Maunder and the older girls by Big Miss Maunder. The former was short and dumpy, the latter tall and lean. We all sat at big Victorian wooden desks with lids that opened, and had to climb up to the bench seat that was integral to the desk. ...see more
I was born in 1953, so I think it must have been 1958/59 when we had a holiday in Mundesley - but what may seem strange is we had an old scout ridge tent but it was put up at the back of a pub. Cannot recall what the pub was called. Remember my mum going to a shop and bought me a blue jeep with soldiers and that kept me happy all week - does this ring a bell with someone or am I totally bonkers.
I was a day pupil as a 7 year old in the Spring and Summer terms of 1953. I remember the headmaster, Mr. Arch. Mr. Randle and Mr. Griffin. There was a forth teacher, was that Mr. Peacock? I recall the Sunder march to the church in Boldre and the much freer ramble back after the service. Unfortunately my father changed jobs and I had to leave. I learnt more in 2 terms than I was to learn in the next 3 years ...see more
Hello this is Melanie Jane Howick (married name Erickson). I attended Kingsley from 1958 - 1965. I married an American and have lived in Northern Minnesota, USA since 1982. I have been fortunate to visit my homeland every year and have stayed connected to my best friends Sara Ireland (Woolger) and Jane Brooks (nee Lyster). I have very happy memories of Kingsley and can remember all the ...see more
My father asked me about Glenageary house, and where it would have been! Im thinking it was where Glenageary heights is now, i do remember playing around there before the houses were built. Id love to know if anyone could help me, and would they have any pictures.?
My Mum, Winnifred Welch was born in Hawarden 26th November 1938. Her Mum was also Winnifred and her Dad was Harold Welch. They had many other children.
Maiden name was Lovelock.
Does anyone have any information or know anything about them? Many thanks.
I remember perrin road infants and juniorschool. I started school After easter 1953. My first real memory is being taken around the streets of Wembley. Miss Law was the headmistress of the infants and our classrooms were cabins the playground. Miss Ling was my first teacher. When we went up into the Juniors, we went into the old part of the school which still had gas lighting the teacher turning out the lights with a ...see more
I have just been reading other people's memories of being incarcerated in Hornsea convalescent home, which as the name suggests is a place for a child who has been ill for some reason to be happy and relaxed away from pressures from parents or school. I was 9 years old, I had my appendix out a few weeks ago and was feeling very tired and I wouldn't eat anything. I kept falling over. My mother took me to the ...see more
The mobile library parked in the Square
As a 6 year old in 1954 we began holidaying in Par, staying with Mr and Mrs Batt at Par Green, next door to Brewers. For the next 10 years, often twice a year, we came back to stay with the Batts - a wonderful couple, so kind and loving, such wonderful food, three meals a day. Each day we would walk down to the beach, crossing the railway line. We soon discovered the lovely Booley beach, walking round on the ...see more
I lived behind the Travellers Rest ,hett hills , my grandad George Armstrong owned the Garage at Tribley Cottages ,our neighbours were Mr & Mrs strong ,Linda strong ,and her 2 brothers .
I used to play on the pub steps .
We then moved to Shelley Gardens , pelton Fell ,my mam Betty Armstrong,dad Alan Armstrong,my sister Pamela,brother Alan,me Jacqui ,brother Tony and sister Debbie ,these were my happy times !
Went to pelton Roseberry infant ,junior and comprehensive school.
We used to stay at an Aunt's caravan just beyond the amusement park. One day - I think I would have been about 3 - I fell head first into the boating pond - luckily my cousin was there to haul me out - I remember being covered head-to-toe in mud.
Later, I first learnt to drive on beach road (I was well under the normal legal age - but it was a private road! ) Not easy learning to drive on sand!!!
I spent many summer holidays at St. Osyth - 2 of my aunt's had caravans on Beach Road and then my own parents also got a caravan. This photo takes me right back!
My mum lived here she was only 3-4 and remembers the huts really well and then was moved to Baskerville road in sonning common she had 3 Brothers and 2 sisters her dad used to work on the buses
I do not have that many clear memories from my stay there, I have a defence mechanism of blotting things out from my mind.
I do not know exactly when I was there some time between 1974 - 1977.
The only name I remember from that time was the Major.
Here are some of the less traumatic things I remember which someone may also remember and will be able to narrow down the date.
Trip out on HMS Apollo, when we ...see more
I came to live in Northwood Hills in 1946, aged 16 months. I attended Pinner Road Primary School and then on to Potter Street where I was a prefect in my final year. I had my tonsils out, aged 6 in the lovely old Cottage Hospital, affectionately known as the Little Hospital. I remember saving my pocket money up to buy records from the minutely small record shop next to the Bluebird Cafe. The Rex cinema had ...see more
I was born in 1965 and lived in Rosewood Way, Farnham Common. My father tells me that the family cat would wait on this corner each evening for my father to return from work, spotting his car - the cat would bound home to greet him.
Even in the 60's my father would complain about the traffic through Farnham Common. Some of my first words on this junction, when getting a lift to play-school, were "buddy ...see more
Like others on the site I have very happy memories of living in Watchfield (1956 to 1966).My father was the Hall Manager of Kitchener Hall (RMCS) and we lived in army quarters in Hill Road. The houses were two bedroomed but so designed that they could be made into three bedrooms by including one of the bedrooms from next door which we did. I spent many happy hours at the small play area just ...see more
Hollinwood Sec Modern School, incline Road was a fabulous school in many ways: I started there circa 1955 from Freehold Juniors. The headmaster was Archer Tate a well known baritone singer in the N.W. He was a friendly, very pleasant man. The school had great success on the sports field … I played netball and Bill Dearden (later a pro footballer) was football captain. I was head girl in my last year ...see more
I was born in Dovercourt hospital 24th December 1959. I lived above the Home and Colonial shop in the high street where my lovely Dad Mr. Roe was manager. My lovely mum Margaret often used to work there when my sister's Bren and Chris and my brother Brian were at school. These were the best years of my life. We had to move up to London for my Dad to take over a shop in Caledonian Road in 1969. What a ...see more
Leaving Southampton Road School in 1954, I started working on the outskirts of Titchfield for Sanders & Sons in their tomato glass houses, which was a good working start for me. Well, after 18 months I asked for a pay rise, and was offered an extra 5 shilling a week, Hmm, well I suppose back in the 50s that extra money wasn't too bad.
But alas my mates were ...see more