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Every school holiday from 1959 onwards, my brothers Tony, Brian, and later my sister Karen and I stayed with my grandmother Sarah Stones & Harold Stones. Gran owned the Stones greengrocers shop in High Street (number 65) next to Cunliffes chip shop and the bakers the other side. I loved staying with my grandmother. I learned how to become very independent at an early age. My gran ...see more
My family and I have lived at 48 Streatham Common North for the last 30 years. Next door to me at one time lived an elderly spinster who often regaled me with stories. She particularly loved to talk about her Army Major father who, seeing the houses being built on Streatham Common North in 1920, requested that all ground walls were covered with oak wood panelling- the only house in our group ...see more
I was born in Hayes & lived on a council estate ,Kier Hardie Way. I had a happy childhood, lots of fields over the 'Greenway'& Kingshill Avenue. Went back in about 1985 & it was a bit shabby, then in 2000 & it all looked very nice. The green belt is still there. There were a mixture of social backgrounds there at that time as many people chose to live in council houses rather than rent privately. ...see more
I remember walking along the High Street in the 1950’s, the highlight was walking past Kennards towards Crown Hill to the Burtons shop and smelling the aroma of freshly roasted coffee beans. For the life of me, I can’t remember it’s name - can anybody help?
The Red Lion Brentford, the best pub in the whole of the UK have spent lots oh hours there listening to lots of bands playing Country and Western music, but best of all I met my wife there on the 11th March 1968 have been Married 50 years on October 26th this year 2018 Its a pity we can't revisit on the day I understand it is now a Mcdonalds
I was a student nurse there from September 1962 until September 1964. I have such happy memories as well as sad ones of my days there. Sister Smith or Slosher Smith as my set called her was indeed a strict person to work under. She reduced me to tears many a time when I would disappear to the sluice and scrub the red rubber draw sheets to keep out of her way. My first Christmas there that year coincided with a really bad ...see more
hi every one , we lived at 26 somerset rd in the 60s when the house was brand new up untill 1975 when we moved over seas i went to stansfiled rd school and i have very fond memories , i have now moved back as i love failsworth it will always be home after living all over the world some 48 years later i now live on paddock lane ,, although im still intouch with some old neighbours some who still live in the same houses ...see more
Does anybody remember Edenhurst Preparatory School in Crowther Road? It was a private infants and primary school and I, Paul Evans, was there from the age of about 5 to 8 years. This was back in the early 1950s. It was a big old villa with huge rooms (or so they seemed to me back then). On one side the school's owner, Miss Lola Perks, throned triumphantly over her small charges either from her ...see more
I also was born there in April 1943. I have memories of my father telling me of him walking along a canal bank so he could visit my mother, when he was on leave! Would like to know exactly where it was siituated, so I could visit the area. Always tell my family I was born on Ilkey moors!
My mother was the senior assistant matron at the pastures as it used to be called and we actually lived at the hospital at the lodge. I was born and lived there until I got married, but still spent many hours at the hospital lodge house as my parents lived there until they retired. My dad left me both movie and photos of the pastures hospital which I still have. I was going to destroy them but after ...see more
Hi, do you by any chance remember Nicholas ROWE? His parents were Roy and Vivianne. He went to school there and would be about 70 now I think. I am trying to trace him for my mother as they were old family friends, but they moved often. Sadly Roy died young in his 50s and Vivianne and Nicholas moved to Bristol. Any knowledge of the family?
This is not The White horse caravan park that is The Quality Stores in Mill Lane and The Black Horse Caravan pk
My parents moved from Essington to Cheslyn Hay in 1960. We briefly lived in one of the cottages in Hollybush before moving to Low Street. I remember Harry Bates selling fruit & veg from his horse & cart and people shovelling up manure left by the horse for their veg plots or roses. In those days Low Street was very different, we lived opposite Mr & Mrs Sleigh who I seem to remember had a ...see more
my mother viola myrtle renton former owers.my mother lived in matching green born today 1925. her mother abbey alice and father Stanley. my mother passed 8 years ago. she always loved the song the green green grass of home. this song played at her funeral . the song always brought back memories of such happy days playing in the fields. the owers family uncles aunts lived in matching as well . her uncle and aunt ran the ...see more
I was born in Luton in 1981 I know that's not that long ago but it holds alot of memories for me I grew up in stopsley Luton Bedfordshire in 112 Littlefield rd.i had a good childhood but my dad left us when I was 7yrs old and then when I was about 11yrs old we left luton.i now live in Kent I have a wonderful partner and two wonderful children.and Kent is a lovely place but Luton will always be apart of me I miss ...see more
I agree with a lot of what you are saying, Who are you though please? I will keep it in confidence?
I was born at the Duchess of Connaught Nursing Home in Bagshot in 1943 and my Mother remembered my Father paying a quick visit and being told off for hanging his Army coat on the door!
I remember that the eastern part of the park was turned into allotments during the war. And a water-filled ditch was created for testing tanks' abilities to cross muddy/hilly terrain. And after the war there were often sheep dog trials and other events to attend (I lived in Lovers Walk opposite the park). I'd love to see any photos of the Park at any time
The R.A.C scout directing traffic around the pepperpot is my Great Grandfather Arthur Bradshaw who lived in kings rd Farncombe.
used to love La Trobe's...remember the smell and wooden display cabinets. Wondering if there's a photo of Cullen's bakery in Bell Street or The Old Wheel. The former used to make lovely meringue ducks! Julia Baxter
My family (Fullers) were methodist ministers, and in 1926/7 my grandparents went on a camping trip alongside the River Lark ? with the Ripper family, ( HT Ripper) I have discovered about 30 negatives of this event showing my grandparents and also the Ripper Family, so, I am trying to find any descendants living of the Ripper family to get in touch with. I am based in staffordshire and have digit ...see more
I am looking for anyone who remembers Sarah(Sally) McKinnel from 1956. Sarah(Sally) was aged about 19 in 1956. In 1957/58 Sarah (Sally) was living at 29 Seafield Road, Blackpool with a Mr & Mrs John and Rose Wheelhouse and was a hotel receptionist. (I do know, that sadly, Sarah (Sally) passed away a number of years ago). She was the daughter of James and Sarah McKinnell and ...see more
My father, Harry Day, was gardener at the house when the Case family lived there. As a small child I remember the huge Christmas Tree in the palatial hall. The beautiful cedar tree in the middle of the lawn and the old potting shed.
Hi. My name is Iris Elliott (nee ) Poole. I was born in Hill Street Pontnewydd in 1930 to Daisy and Tom Poole. I had a brother Mervin. Everyone knew my father Tom who was quite a character. He was a very big man and worked in the Tin Works at Pontypool then Avondale Works Pontnewydd. My mother worked at Mrs Smiths in the village and cleaned for Meakers Fish Shop and finally Holy Trinity Church. I was a pupil ...see more
does anyone remember may and dave mules they lived at 24 elmdene from aorund 1965 to 1978
This is the plane I had my first flight in during the 1950s. My father had done some work for the owner/pilot , so as a reward we had a flight along the coast, I remember the pilot always used to dive bomb a large dune near where Caister Holiday Camp is .
Please forgive me if I use this to inquire about local & school friends. Its a long time since I left and trust someone will know what happend to these chums and if any are still living. Derek Pickering. Bruce Gillespie, Barry Beresford, Marion Sillet, Alex Whitehead and John Huntingdon. All leads will be much appreciated
`Hi is there anyone who remembers may and dave mules they lived at number 24 elmdene from 1960 to 1977?
does anyone remember the donkey at knollmead school? ingalbert he use to get out and bite us kids in the playground
I went to Fairchild school around 1953 and left in 1956. I remember Mr Hedges, Mr Fuller, Mr Morgan. Friends were Carol Strickland, Angela Stevens (married Les Jarvis) Julie Cook. I wonder we're they all are now. I went to Pitmans evening classes in Croydon when I started work for Commercial Union Ins. After a short spell worked in London. I have lived in Bognor Regis for many years, now live in Lincolnshire
Hi, I've recently discovered this while doing research on a book I am writing and was interested to hear how many people from Selsdon remember their childhood and, in most cases, enjoyed the village as I knew it as a good place to grow up. I was born in 1948 and lived at 21 ( later changed to 41 ) Ingham Road from then until 1967 when I left for university and never really returned except to visit my Mum who lived in the ...see more
well sorry to say i dont come from Wantage but my mum did so ive had the pleasure of coming to see for myself what Wantage is like but i must say i could move here my mum was at Garston lane school way back in the 30s and also saint Marys my oldest sister was born in the cottage hospital in 1947 my mum was a Harris / Rolls ive now been calling in to Wantage for some time stopping at chain hill cemetery to vist ...see more
I love this photo of London Road Reigate. There was a sweet shop just after Yorke road on the left - leading on to a chemists. I'd love to see a photo of them. Maybe folk didn't realise it was the shops that would be of interest, rather than the road. Is there a photo anywhere of the old swimming baths which was along from the town hall? kind regards Julia Baxter
I bought my first record in the record shop on Middle Street, around 1964. My father was the Blacksmith and had the Blacksmith's Shop in Consett, near Templetown and used to shoe Shire Horses and other horses there. I remember being lifted up onto the back of a huge Shire Horse when I was about five. I have loved Heavy Horses ever since. Father also made wrought iron work - including I believe, the railings ...see more
I pent 4 months at the gables maldon from september to the aprox 28th december 1949 .is there any one still alive who was staying there at the same time, and do you rememder the twin boys age aprox. 5years old.
Hi all, my name is Angela Longstaff I was born and bred at Oakenshaw in 1955 I lived at New Row with my family, Brother, David and two sisters Janet and Veronica and my parents were Polly and Gus. I remember with fondness my school years and teachers Miss Grey, Miss Wragg, and headmaster Mr Collins. The welfare Hall was also a great hub for bands and dances in the 60s, we also had three churches a coop shop ...see more
I was born there in 1957 and lived there until 1975. Rhodes had those lovely handmade sweets. There was a Delicatessen next door..always had a lovely smell of roasting coffee - and fabulous wheels of Brie.. The reindeer pub always seemed like a modern pub out of place. At the top of Hallowell road was the Snooker club. I was never old enough to go in , but my dad enjoyed frequenting it. I remember the Cricket ...see more
Many a Saturday afternoon spent there with my best friend Pam Shrubsole (now Adams) and after 58 years, she still my friend.
i remember my grandad in the late 60s early 70s paddling across the footbridge by knollmead because the hogsmill river had flooded .to get the the maldan manor pub his name was marcus mules
I grew up in Mitcham in the sixties. Went toSt Mark & Cranmer Green. Loved the library & swimming baths , Ravensbury park, the fair on Mitcham common. Happy days, fond memories. Walking along Figgs Marsh to see my Nana. Saturday morning pictures @ Granada Tooting. Magic!!
I used to catch the train every week to visit my grandmother in Countesthoe. From where I lived in Six Acres it was about a mile walk to the station. The station was often staffed by Paddy a cheerful Irish man. If not him a lady would be on duty. A lady also normally worked the signal box. Most services were steam but in the final couple of years diesel railcars appeared. The service to Countesthorpe just after ...see more
My mother, her mother and my great grandma lived through war time while my grandfather fought in France ww2. Everybody knew each other and there was a great sense of community. People would help each other and look after their neighbours, and life back then humbled everyone who had it hard but appreciated every day. Old shops, no super markets, ration books, gas masks, air raids etc. The fear of being ...see more
My memories are of the quillets children's home and all the people I met there 1976 to 1980 also I went to mill lane comprehensive at those times the mods and rockers and punk rockers were all the rage kids drove round on lamberretas and racing bikes we used to go to the village hall disco on a Friday in great Sutton . Rivacer baths I also went I remember the water was like ice !!!! And the swimming baths by stanney park alot warmer !!! Had some sad times but alot of fun times too
My family lived in Ellesmere Port since 1892 - or even earlier. I know this as when I was young my great great grandma was still alive. Don't know if anyone remembers author AVE. I used to live at no 28 - it was an old Victorian cobbled street and bit by bit, houses were becoming derelict a shame, because it was a nice nieghbourhood. I remember coal fires and tin baths, no central heating like we have ...see more
I went to WCGS for boys from 1959 - 66. I never really appreciated the school until just before I left for Reading University - made possible by some brilliant teachers particularly Frank Mitchell and Michael Gainsbury despite my suffering glandular fever for much of my final Autumn term. I was more keen on all sport than the academic side although I was not popular with Mr Ireland ( of rock with Jock fame) for not ...see more
Hi there I am very happy to hear back from people. I will do my best to ask my dad if he recalls your father working waldecs . My dad only worked there a couple of year. But I know my grand parents did employ people from all ethnic back grounds. I will do my best honey. Take care Maxine
Well I am overwhelmed that you remember my family and Waldecs. I was not expecting to hear from anyone as I know so much has changed. Yes I remember the fish and chip shop well George's and his lovely family. I only have found memories of growing up as a child in north Wembley. Very sad to leave when I around 11 years old. I am grateful for your tips on approaching the council or the library for information. I will do ...see more
I came down to Bognor with my family for a three week holiday every summer in the late 50s early 60s, first from Redhill and then from Godalming, Surrey It was mostly on the train, and the last time we came it was in our new car in 1964, before we forsook the Sussex coast for North Devon. We always stayed in a flat in Landsdowne House, on the sea front, above a row of shops between the Royal Hotel and ...see more
Hi would love to find or see a photograph of Zena Lewis who lived at the Blacksmiths forge in Spurstow. She died when she was 26 From David Mollart
Am new to this,but does anyone remeber the the farm in norris avenue.The Paltermans.i am looking for Bob (robert) Palterman,would love any news of him.They moved from norris avenue to a house on London road? opposite St Crispins shcool.Would love to hear from you.I now live in Devon.cm.
My best friend lived in the Highgate pub on Benfieldside road across from the miners arms does anyone else remember the pub and have any photos?also what year was it demolished? We had such fun in that pub x great memories x
Hi - I have just discovered this site and was interested by memories of Selsdon - particularly from Jaqueline Cook remembering Littleheath Woods! I spent the first eighteen years of my life living in Ingham Road -the other side of the primary school from Foxearth Road - from 1948 - 1966 before I left for university. My parents Les and Chris Munton moved there just before the outbreak of war in 1939. Apart from a short ...see more
Any one remember the penny drinks shop on the Hanworth Road near to the traffic lights at the junction of Bell Road and Hanworth Road. opposite Silvesters.
In August 1956 I went to Bretby Hall as a Cadet nurse, in 1957 I became a student nurse but sadly had to leave in January 1958 because i developed Dermatitis .We spent so much time cleaning the wards, the trollies ,the sluice, ,we did not wear rubber gloves in those days just kept washing our hands,I am not surprised I developed dermatitis on my hands .The matron was so strict, the night sister ...see more
Who remembers me from St Lukes school in the 60's ? Stephen Buck
Lydia Hall There were some lovely buildings that have been lost to demolition , the elegant Georgian Pear Tree House that was the Doctors home...the "Dutch" house on the green....and does anyone remember the Windmill that was left to rot.....further afield was the Elizabethan Belhus House with a parkland designed by Capability Brown , now a golf course....so sad that Thurrock Council did not see fit to preserve its ...see more
I went from Arden Park Primary School to Bredbury Secondary Boys School just before it became a Comprehensive. Left 1972. I remember Andrew Smith, Steven Smith, Paul Finch, Alan Gresty, Craig Fairbrother, Barry Greenhalgh and many others with great memories. What happened to Julie Pugh? I also went to The Life Boys, bit like the Sea Scounts. Does this still exist?..... in the St Barnabus Building.
I lived at 92 west st with my grandparents Nellie and moses board.and my brother Adrian,My name is Andrew Jenkins. I Was born in 1947 and grew up in the 1950s I have a lot of memories of going up the mountain,up the park.to the swimming pool in summer.the lads Brian Evans,Lionel Jones.Peter Griffiths,Laurence Brobyn,and the schooldays. And we walked everywere,such good days.
So happy I have just found this site. The photographs brought back so many happy memories of my childhood. We lived in the prefabs in Larkspur Road, number 24. I was 2 years old in 1946 when we moved there, and we moved away when I was 14, to London, We had such fun, freedom to run and play in the many green areas behind the church, not forgetting the naughty days when we ignored our parents ...see more
I lived in the huts in Thames road in the 50 s does any one remember the 3 tar baby's their names Tony Emery, Linda Emery and Frank Spall they got stuck in a tar pit opposite the huts . Also remember going on school bus to Westbury school and infants.
My grandparents lived at the top of the village Mr/s Pearson. We used to visit from Scotland and spend time walking in the common. I had a friend called Robin who lived above the bank near the square. My grandparents are buried in the churchyard.
My name is Jeffrey ball I had a a brother called Graham we lived in Veronica close does anybody remember Veronica close and all the games we used to play down there as kids
My daughter was born here in 1982. I have memories of neat little wards and long corridors.
My mom lived in ,14 Barnet street, with her parents George and Annie Monks. George voluntary joined the army at 40 years old, and served in Norway. My mom was born in 38. My mom Dorothy moved to Canada in 81 with our family. Dorothy has many memories of those days, running to bomb shelters and going the the corner store for candy. The Monks lived on Barnet in 30's then moved to Skem in the 70's. My mom went to Earle road school
II was born and grew up here my name was Janice Kemp I have visited on a few occasions but the happy places where I went can never come again.
I lived at no 50 just 2 doors down from st Winifred’ s church from 1944 to 1964. My mother was Stella Jeffery and my grandparents Mona and Charles (Jeff) Jeffery who was a dentist and had his surgery at No 50. Does anyone remember coming to see him? My name is Sue but I was generally known as Susan Jeffery. I too was in Handle’s Choir with my friend from Miskin, Margaret Williams. I loved the choir. I also ...see more
Hello, I am after information about my maternal grandmother, who I have been told was a land lady in the early 1960's at this pub, she then moved on to the Prince of Wales burnt oak. She was known as Helen Holt and Helen McColm and she maried Norman Scriven or Scrivens, but I don't know if that was at this period of time. I'm trying to trace what happened to her, as there is know trace of her from 1962. Gratefuly yours, Clare
Hi, back in 1996 i was a nursing student at Edgware general and the Prince of Wales was my local. I recently found out that my maternal grandmother, whom I'm sure is long since deceased, was land lady, along side her new husband of the time. She was Helen McColm and she married Norman Scriven or Scrivens. As far as I'm aware they were there in 1962, then all trace was lost of them. I would be delighted to find ...see more
I arrived at Stanhope castle in 1975 at the age of 10 years old. I was in bewdley house and I was made number 57. my memeries of Stanhope castle haunted my life, I have tried to take my life several times, I became a alcholic, my life has turned around now after loosing my legs to diabetes. I have joined facebook to be part of the Stanhope group, I found the group but not been accepted as a member of the group yet. I had suffered abuse to a degree it ruined my life. Andrew Kennedy.
I remember St Mary's bay my husband and I had our honeymoon there 1956, My husband Cedric Baldwin His Gran had a cottage there and the families used to go for regular trips, the Shop on the corner used to belong to his friend he always used to talk about what they used to do and we took our daughter and son there before we came to Australia. I know him and his family always loved it there we used to ...see more
how strange to see your message as i lived next door at 34 (you 36) really new Micheal who was younger thhan me ? My Parents and yours were good friends for many years - I also went to Princes Road then the Brook left in 1962 Played football for St Elizabeths and then Tavern Uniteed on Sundays Had paper round from Toones 10/- per week
A further photo of my father Charlie King breaking in a yearling.
This photo shows my father, Charlie King doing what he did best, breaking in yearlings.
Hello, I'm searching for one Kathleen Percival who lived at 119 The Grove and born in 1944. Did any of you go to school with her or can tell me what happened to her? I'd love to find her. Thanks if you are able to take the time to respond.
I worked in the hairdressers Marietts in Mortimer street . The manageress there at the time was Sue Adams , is she still around ? Roy Bence owned the shop this was early 60 s .
The 1841 census shows that my Great, Great Grandparents, Charles and Lucy Chick and their 6 children lived at Stock Farm Meonstoke. The article in the archives about Stock Farm in 1955 is very interesting. does anyone have anymore memories of this farm?
My 3rd Great Grandfather, Sylvester Smith, was admitted to Parkside Asylum, Macclesfield in 1889 where he remained until he passed away in 1901. He would have been residing there at the time the picture was taken.
Not seen Graham brindley since 1974 when i gave him a brand new wrangle jacket ha cord mine you