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I still remember the uproar in Fleet when this church was demolished, and subsequently replaced with a Woolworths! There was a strong feeling that Fleet was on the downward path to hell - although the rot didn't really set in until many years later, when the former Quaker inspired ban on public houses on Fleet Road was finally relaxed.
I was sorry to see this photo of Fleet Pond labelled incorrectly as The Lake. Lakes are natural features, whereas ponds have normally been created by man. The two ponds which used to exist in Fleet (one was filled in with spoil when the motorway was built nearby) were created by monks as fish ponds for the Bishop of Winchester. The ponds were drained during World War 2 as they were in a direct line to the air base at ...see more
I lived right next to Dartford heath but used to cycle to Craçwford sometime s we had a few day trips on Timpsons coaches ,I worked at j c bceadles until the factory closed. Very sad times.
Hi, I lived at ravenswood children's home from 1972 till 1981 when I turned 16
I have memories of Miss Holden at Henbury Church School. She was lovely. After that it was a move to The Manor school, where the infamous Mr Freke would use a ruler over our young knuckles if we broke some rule. My final school in the area was Henbury Court Junior and Miss Weeks was the teacher. She was quite strict, but fair, and had a twinkle in her eye. I think she lived somewhere behind the library at Westbury. She ...see more
Hi, This isn't a memory as such, more a question. I'm writing up a brief history of my early years and as part of my time was (with some friends) spent going to gymnastics classes at a school in Broomwood Rd. but for the life of me, I can't find out what the school was called back, in the mid to late 50's. It is still there, under a new name and on an old 1950's OS map but sadly no name. Can anyone help.
Thanks Ken
Does anyone remember Four ways Cafe? I lived there with my mum and dad from 1957 to 1964
My Gran lived in Westbury at 33 Chalford we never met her my Father who was born in the house transferred from the Royal Marine to the NZ Army after the war and never went back. We knew her as Another Gran and still refer to her as that to day. I treasure every thing i can find on where she came from, Her name was Ellen Bartlett and her married name was Grant. Google has made it possible for me to walk where she may ...see more
I'm christophers sister Valerie dunn was baggott.we loved living in Hampton wick .it was fun having dinner in the restaurant -we could order anything we wanted..i nearly allways had sausage beans and chips.we use to play in bushy park and meet mates there. before we lived in the restaurant we lived down park road .number 27 i think opposite the dancing school which is still there .my friend susan ...see more
This photo shows all the shops I visited as a child. I particularly remember Moon's the grocer's, where I could buy broken biscuits at a knock down price and Place's bakers, where we bought chocolate eclairs for a special treat on my birthday, Christmas Eve!
I am trying to trace my Italian ancestor Michele Jovino. He lived in Rays Road, Edmonton with his wife Lilian who he married in 1915 in Edmonton. I know he was an ice cream vendor who had his own ice cream cart that he worked with around Edmonton.
If anybody knows someone who knew him and has any stories or pictures of him that they are happy to share with me, that would be amazing!
Many Thanks
During the 2nd world war, probably around 1944, I was on holiday with my parents and maternal grandmother staying in a cottage opposite the green. We often saw Italian PoWs cycling by to do local farm work. One rather blustery night we went to a make-shift cinema show across the river and the film included Will Hay. It was either the Ghost Train or something where a train crashed from a bridge. With great trepidation we ...see more
my mother berlina ellison was born at 26 shankhouse row cramlington in 1908 to josept & mary ellison my great grandparents, there were 11 family members living there at the time, has anyone have any memories of family. regards peter foster.
Hi I was there 1953/54 and had good memories can relate with William regarding long walks/singing those old songs, we too were out in all weathers.I went there with food hangups but I was soon cured of them. have many good memories.
hi diane i too lived around duchess street & began my working life at 87 duchess st the butchers & greengrocers owned by geof n kath garlick around 1974ish i also remember we would go digging for antique bottles at the back of the shop,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,HAPPY DAYS
My father, Tom Wesley Upjohn (1921-1995) also remembered going across the road to the farm for a jug of milk and sometimes eggs . He died more than 20 years ago but a few months ago I heard he may have fathered a boy before he married my mother. He and his family lived in John street. He became a submariner in the second World war. He used to say what wonderful town Bargoed used to be , better than Blackwood where I live now !
I am the grand daughter of Harry and Mair Owen (Butcher) Huw Owen is my dad
I was there 1957 to 1961 Mrs Gray and daughter Mrs Wayman ran it,wonderful teachers,Mrs.Brittain/English /Miss Leathead/maths.played sports in the Oval.pupils Chris Smith,brother Colin,William Watson,John and Maggie Thompson still see William occasionally,tipped our caps to pupils parents outside the school gates.
Harold Styan taught us PE.and juggled his clubs on school sports day.lt was a great school got me through my 11plus and taught us manners,great memories.
Gordon Lund
Opposite Boston Manor station is an office block. Before this was built it was waste land called by us kids BOSTON BUMPS. We had bikes with cow horn handle bars and painted the frames black and white and called ourselves the ZEBRAS. We used to meet there and do all sorts of extreme riding over the track we had worn in the ground. This was in the fifties. The headmaster at Bordeston school banned any ZEBRA bike from being ridden to school such was discipline in those far off days.
I was born at 138 castle hill avenue in 1954 and moved into 153 castle hill avenue shortly after my next door neighbours were called the burgess family the father drove a ford trader tipper lorry and my family was very friendly with them do any body remember the big fire in the workman's canteen opposite the phone box
I started school at Salfords when I was 5. Which was1963.
I began working as a waiter at hotel in 1967.I was 20 years old
I did seasonanal work until 1970. Great times, happy memories
My grandmother lived in 24 sun street Elizabeth Amos her father was called Alfred John but that was in 1911 we could be related. Hope you had a good birthday back here in Birkenhead x
O attended the convent school from 1954 until 1961. I can remember all the sister's already mentioned. I was also very scared of many of the nuns who when you are only 4 years old were very frightening. Sister Diptner I recall was lovely sister Gertrude was very old and a bit senile. Sister Aiden I recall was younger. I used to be referred to by the sister's as their little Vera Lyn as I was a good singer and ...see more
I last visited Rothesay in 2002. Some of my ancestors hail from there: McArthur families records from 1785. More recently-John was the postal delivery man (horseback) circa 1880, his son, John was the farrier for 50 years in Rothesay, I saw his yard there when I visited. A grandson is /was the postal delivery man in 2002. My grandmother, Rosina McArthur born in Rothesay married John McGairy 1895 then moved to ...see more
any rockers from the early sixties, used to gather in market place. Barry Castle, Pete Dawson,Dave Fisher,Jack Hirst,Eric McManus,Kevin McMahon,Tony Wench,Trevor Garnett,Haydn Johnson.Michael O'Neill ?
My nana grandad burtenshaw lived opp lumley rd school .
I went to school there margaret .
Then went to grammar school .
Would love to no if anyone remembers me .
One of my teacher Mr Stewart I think his name .
Was in the 50s I live in Australia am 71 .
We're great childhood memories
I remember walking down to a park, and there was a live bear in a cage, can anyone else remember this. in the park were swings and sea saws.
Wow when I saw their was the a photo of the family's famous store, the store that my dad told me was the equivalent to the first large department store like Debenhams I was amazed, I only wish their were more! My great Great Grandfather James Oakley was the owner to the store and lived near by with this his wife and children. On his death in 1920 he donated land to the community that is know now as Oakley Park and there ...see more
I was brought up on Cleaver St. Remember what a lovely shopping area Duke Bar was. .Mrs Tattersalls. Spencers Bakery .Dewhurst Butchers. Wilkinsons Dainty shop. Redmonds Grocers Mrs Bells and Rennie cloggers on Hebrew Road..Every Thing you needed on your doorstep.Brilliant.
I was born at the mothers hospital too in 1961. Iv lived in Tottenham all my life, mum came from manor road off chalgrove road, dad come from Braemar Road(Kent rd to be precise just off there). Dad came out the RAF in 1948/9 and met mum at the Tottenham Royal. They married in 1953 at St. Pauls Church, Park Lane. As I said above, I was born in 1961, a only son. I went to St. Pauls school park lane that later joined with ...see more
I remember my Grand-dad taking me to the park in my push chair when I was about 3 years old. I used to sit and watch him play bowls with his friends. We might then go and feed the ducks in the pond before returning home.
I was in the same class as Christine Fox and remember that the Infants headmistress was Miss Wilcox.The other teachers we had were Mrs Turner, Miss(Sally) Harper, Mr Wrench, and Miss(Audrey) Willisford.
I was browsing through some old photos and looked on my tablet for info about Bradley Street School and was surprised to find a comment from an old classmate.I went on to Alleynes Grammar School and continued into the 6th form, leaving in 1965.
I am Keith Hutchinson.
The butchers across from Cuffs used to have sawdust and a very distinct smell, nevr smelt since
I was born in Feltham army quarters D Block in 1945. My father was a professional soldier Charles Murr M.B.E. (Charlie) who was coming to the end of a 30 year career in the army. He was the Regimental Sargent Major, Warrent Officer First Class. Apparently he was nicknamed 'Smiler' as he never smiled on duty. My Mother Doris came from Whitburn a small fishing village the other side of Sunderland in the ...see more
After reading the other accounts of Chopwell I decided to add my own, I hope I have got the names and dates right as I am doing this from memory, apologies if I get some of it wrong.
All my mother’s side of the family were from the Chopwell area, my dad’s side of the family came from Newcastle.
At the time that I was born (1953) we lived at 16 Balfour terrace my parents living there from about 1946, my ...see more
Hi, I attended Delamere Forest, a Jewish special needs school,from 1956 until 1961. My name back then was David Reeve and; I will always be gratefull for the love,tenderness and caring that the nurses and teachers showed me. I never experienced abuse that other children reported just unconditional love nor do I remember any child at Delamere being abused,if someone had,they would have talked about it as we ...see more
I grew up in Cator Street. I lived there with my mum, dad and brother until I was eight. I’m looking for my friend Linda Sycamore. We went to school every morning together. My surname was White then. I would love to catch up with her. She lived in the same road a few doors down on the opposite side to me. She had a sister.
I remember staying at The House Beautiful in the 1950’s and to me it was not a good experience and has
left its mark on me all my life.
I was sent there on two occasions by Social Services as my mother was recovering from an operation and no one in the family would look after
me. One occasion was over Christmas when I was joined by my brother. we were given lots of presents even taken to a local family ...see more
My Grandfather Edward Sharp and family lived in at Marbury Park at 66 West Park. They had 3 daughters Nora, Joan and Patricia. Joan married a Polish man called Frank he lived in the Hall or hostel as it was called. There is another site with some pictures in a PDF http://www.marburyhall.com/ go to section 6 PDF If anyone remembers the Sharp family drop me a line.
I attended Chelsea Central school in the '50s. Anybody else suffer the same fate?
Just to say that Wilfed bagwell Purefoy was my Great Uncle and my Father use to talk about his Uncle with great affection.
I remember all the people mentioned before . Including Pe teacher called Miss Law. I thought she was lovely. I was also there with Dudley Moore. I sang The lullaby from Midsummer Nights Dream. With Dudley playing piano. I also sang the first verse of Once in Royal David City in my first year Carol concert. I thought this was tradition at the Carol concert every ...see more
Yes I went to Smethwick Hall Girls from 1990 until it closed.
Was very sad as the school had such amazing facilities. I got a better education because of it closing though.
Does anyone remember the head teacher’s dog? I used to walk it most lunch times.
My siblings also went here before me....including a brother over at the boys school.
I lived at Davis st when I was 7 till 10 It was during the war and my mother rented rooms in Mr Rumble'/ cottage I had a happy childhood there and remember it well I think Jill lived in the post office then she was a friend of mine. Carole
My parents ran the bakery in Hartest and I and my sister were born there,as a child I had to help in the bakery and deliver bread around the village green,we had a lovely childhood in Hartest,went to GFS at Miss Wellers at the top of Harvest Hill,the gospel rooms opposite the cemetery and church on Sunday.we lived in the lovely old red brick house at the bottom of the green.went to the old primary ...see more
I went to Lymington school 1957=1961 met my wife at the school and have been married 51 yrs Mr White put a comment in her end of year report “being distracted “ hey mr white I was the distraction, eat your heart out my wife Joy Hicks was in his class and won a Italic fountain pen for her hand writing oh happy days
The swimming pool someone asked was next to the Canch and I think the other side of the memorial garden. and across from The Priory. . I was born and grew up in Worksop and my father was a dentist on Newcastle street. My parents built the house which was also the surgery when I was young.
I was born in 1941, we lived in an old Army hut, opposite 'Burraper' Mill. Strictly speaking this was in Sherborne St. John, being the other side of the Beau Brook and the Iron Bridge, but Bramley was a lot nearer.
Burraper Mill was still in occasional use, grinding Sugar Beet and other things. It was driven by a water turbine. A Mr. Steele was the miller. The Mill House was owned by Mrs. Roberts, ...see more
Tony Stafford. I lived in Gateshead from 1954 to 1961. For several years my friends and I attended Shipcote Baths most Saturday mornings, we learned to swim, dive, socialise, etc. Abiding memory is of staying in until, teeth chattering with cold, getting dried and hurrying over the road to a small cafe - where for twopence you could buy a bap filled with hot gravy.
I also learned lifesaving there and took the various badges at swimming classes organised by the Royal Lifesaving Society.
During 1956 I passed the 11+, and went to Stanley Grammar School. Few of us from my village managed this- and I’d like to know what became of the ones I travelled with on the bus. Names I remember are- John Biggs, John Laycock, Clifford Stubbs, Terry Wiles, are any of you still out there? I was Judith Jefferson!
Can anyone remember the night the tar beds caught fire. I remember my parents waking me up and carrying me along to the bottom of the pit bank to watch. It was in the fifties as we lived in Moor Street until I was five.
Yes name was Norah Cleghorn, and we lived next to her mother in Burrs Road in the early 1950s. Nora was well known for bringing the Donkies along West Road from Jaywick for their daily ride home by the now Martello Restaurant. The children used to run along with the donkies every day, and some helping with the rides. Nora died a few years ago.
I remember leapfrogging over the safety bollards outside the pub, opposite Cobbs the shop, I must have been about 8 or 9 (about 1955), the last one I became hooked up by my skirt. Can't remember how I got down, but I didn't do it again in a skirt.
I started Kelvin Grove school in Kindy in 1952 and left in 1958. I was in Mrs Doubleday's class of about 50 students-not at all surprising she was very strict. I especially remember Mr Cousins a very firm but fair teacher. I now live in Australia and still have fond memories of Kelvin Grove. I lived in Sydenham and walked to school with my sister and other children in my street.
Hi Penny,
I was born and grew up in Perivale, and loved the bread and cakes from your fathers bakery, my aunt Vi Brown worked there probably 1970 ish, I remember you too, but just the name! Not sure how old you are, I will be 61 soon, I do not have any family in Perivale now. I live in Suffolk, but still have dreams of Bilton Rd!! Nice to share with you Rebecca (House)
Rock House in chipstead lane i think. I, Tony Renwick, lived in marlborough crescent went to amherst primary school in the 1960s. I remember an amusing boy fred and another girl from rock house orphanage(?) in the class and teachers Miss Nunnerley, MIss Parsons, and Mr Reynolds, Mr Poole was the head. Rock house was in chipstead lane i believe.
I moved out in about 1981 and the ...see more
Does anyone have any knowlege of any bevan boys in burnhope during world war 2.I have memories of a chap i called Chapa i think his name was Chapman?I have a feeling about music on a piano on sundays around 1945/1946? This man probably worked with my father at Burnhope colliery George Hughes.Ihave tried the Bevan Boys organisation without any success. Please help anyone.
I remember being at a convalescent home in Broadstairs at this time. I was 9 years old. However I cannot remember the name of it. I do remember helping to shell hundreds of pea pods whilst sitting on a upstairs balcony. I also remember it had a small school room which I sometimes went to. I also remember going on a trip to the beach where I was bitten on the finger by a sand mouse which I found in the crevice at the base of the cliffs. I had to have an injection.
my dad worked in the old brickwork in glenboig for 50 years until he retired.good old place many a laugh all his brothers worked there aswell.all my dad spoke about the old ball mill and the jokes they used to play on each other.
Sat Jan 13th 2018, at 11:26 am
jinxymoomoo1967 commented:
my mum lived in Portmanmoor Road she grew up there i believe her door number was in the 200s maybe 244. her maiden name was Williams. my grumpy was known as one eyed jack and my nan Eddie Williams was always in with the illegal gamblers lol or so i'm told . mum speaks of hard times there but the best of her life as everyone looked after each other. she said that ...see more
I lived my first 11 years at 5 Mary Street 1954-65. I also went to junior off the square, at that time Mr Mitchell was headmaster and Mr Borrat was there too, he used to make a point of coming up to me during lunch in the hall and saying "you know that custard is not Birds don't you?( My surname was Larke') my teacher in 11 plus year was Mrs Knight, very strict and handy with a ruler! She also taught my mother and ...see more
During my time at the National school , a couple of children in my class said they had stomach ache , so the teacher told thenm to sit outside on a chair till home time, my friends and I thought that sounds good as it was a lovely summer day. So we put our hands up and complained that we too had stomach ache . So we joined several others sitting outside in the sun till Home time. ...see more
Lived in Lansdowne road from early 1940s for 30 years and remember going to the Criterion bakery for a bag of stales, and the smell of Tottenham Pudding when walking to Down Lane School.
Also remember looking after parked cars at Spurs home games, had lots of mates in Lansdowne Road who went to Parkhurst School, Another highlight was when I had enough money going to Elseys toy shop to buy Dinky cars
We went summers to South beach staying in one of the converted, beached trawlers. 75 now but back then I was 5 to 10. All went with the flood. Searching for pictures of the old houseboats.
I have fond memories of both upper and lower schools. Mr Nutting was headmaster of the Junior School and Mr Quinn the secondary School, both very different in their character. Mrs Cooke, Miss Anderson, Miss Barton and Mr Davies were among my favourites at Junior School and I used to visit for many years after I had left school and moved away. I was at Secondary school between 1964 and 1970 ...see more
Can anyone help or remember, when was the allotment started, what year? Also I am trying to find out about a sandstone "pot" quite largish that was in the allotment in approximately 1966/67. The story is ...... My grandfather George Hunt had a plot in the allotment, although I can not remember exactly which plot. I would go there when I was little in the 1960, but where his "plot " was, there was a sand ...see more
I lived in Welwyn Avenue from August 1939 until the mid-sixties.
I have written a biography of my father (the Lapidary) which contains many early memories (and characters) of those days in Bedfont.
If you are at all interested it is available on Amazon.co.uk (£9.99).
I moved to sedgemoor road in 1958 and stayed there or nearby until 1992 before moving to sully, my absolute best memories were made living in that street. as boys we used to play hoops flicking a byciycle tyre over the lamposts . in the summer evenings all us kids played mob ,kerb ball until it was dark, or our mothers called us in. we also made bogies , basicly a plank of wood with pram wheels ...see more
I was born in Aldershot in June 1946. I believe the event was at the General Hospital at the top end of St.Georges Road. For the first year or so I lived with my parents and older brother at the bottom end of Victoria Road. We then moved to Highland Close in North Town end of Aldershot. This area was all single dwelling prefabs as was Bellvue Close nearby. I attended the National School primary at the ...see more
I was just checking out Northolt history and came across this site...looking through it ,I have seen a few names I remember, so thought I would check it out ! My name is Jacky, surname was Burns, lived in Martin Drive from 1953 to 1970. Attended Islip Manor infants and junior school, then Vincent. Kids in my street I grew up with were Teresa Smith,Denise Lavender,Annette Seward, Eileen ...see more
I was there in the 80s shared a downstairs room with lots of different people the room next door were for babies and there was a school there aswell have fond memories although i was very home sick
does anyone remember MR BLEZZARD the head at wellington school in the late sixties early seventies?
I can still remember my first day at the infants side, walked to school with mum , got to the entrance near the wreck and proceeded to have it on me toes . needless to say mum caught me and took me in and I ended up in class 1g with MRS GROCOTT, good times
I was born at home in Waterloo Road in 1956. My mum and dad Olive and George Pharo took over running the Liberal club on the high St. dead opposite the football ground in 1960 I can remember being on the flat roof and being able to see football matches being played. I went to the school on Redan hill which I have found out from reading on this site was called National infant and primary school. My mum has dementia and ...see more
If it is the same Harry hargreavs I remember I use to knock about with him and he worked at the slaughter house that was on the Corner just where the mancunan way starts now, thats how ne came to be in the butcher game.
.I lived in pine street and worked at t&a Royles bakery and I went to Halton bank school.and if it is him his father had a cafe on broad street right where the bus terminus was and all the bus drivers ...see more
Lived at No. 99, house backed onto school. Earliest memory of Miss Bjork as headteacher. Remember Sainsburys in high street which became Woolworths. Edward Adams, Tudor Library and Buckinghams. Drove through Selsdon recently. Not the same place but where is. Dad used to collect pools money and I would accompany him. Anyone remember me?
Can anyone tell me where Ackrill corner is located in Little Sandhurst as it is named after my great great grandfather Ackrill and my grandfather George Ackrill would be very proud that a street was named after him. It is no longer listed and the only photo of it showing Ackrills corner is from 1955 so it must have been re named since then. I would like to know where exactly it is located in Little Sandhurst. Hoping someone can help me.
I remember perks lovley shop in chingford hatch sold broken biscuits there was a lovley proper butchers the lady there gave me a beautiful China doll went there with my nan Betty sharp in the 1960s always walked home eating a raw sausage you could not do that now but we all survived I remember the old Mano pub before the horseless cartridge . there was a hairdressers as well the man there had two little dogs who ...see more
My mother and I had many happy summer days at Ovingdean in the 1960's. It was easy to catch a bus there from central Brighton, disembarking near St Dunstan's home, walking by underpass beneath the busy main road, then taking the stairs down to the Undercliff Walk. There was a kiosk and some beach huts there, and it was a very pleasant spot to enjoy a few hours by the sea.
