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I lived over the Laundrette 1958 to 1968 where my mother was the manageress. I worked at KLM Motors from 1960 to 1966 and worked with Mike Doble while he was repairing car bodywork until he started his own business. Happy days.
I lived in Killamarsh and during the war I developed scarlet fever. I was admitted to the isolation hospital and was in for 6 weeks. Mother and Dad visited but had stay outside and talk to me through a closed window. There was a Doctor Lewis who treated the patients and a nurse I think they called Martha Brown Does anyone remember the Hospital
Rinti also layed ln the front door so everybody had to step over him,my name is Derek W and I worked Behind the bar for Fred , he taught me the bar trade in 1962 I was then 18
I lived in ray park avenue from 1969 to 1973 . Dr (Ken?) Simon was my G.P and I have vivid memories of Skindles , Thameside , Taplow , Boulter's Lock... .You may contact me for further info G.C
Does anyone remember allhallowgate in the early 1950s. We the Edwards lived in central court before the flats were built. Our neighbours were Mrs remmer who then became Mrs styan, Madge and Joe sawyer and our friend Pauline, wilf and Nellie Richardson, Mrs rathmell, Mr harbisher and Mr and Mrs Collinson and their daughter Eileen. I remember Eileen ran away when she was about sixteen with an older boyfriend. I'd love ...see more
When I was about nine years old, the family doctor discovered a very bad case of tonsillitis. "Better have them removed as soon as possible." he tersely told my mother. With a brand new National Health in place, I was placed into Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. After a 24 hours of being spoiled by nurses, I was told that I would be taken to a hospital in Hemelhempstead. We lined up on the pavement ...see more
My ancestres came from here dating back to 1600 to the last being my grandmother born 1912. Would be interested in hearing from any relatives or people with interest in these names. Alison 07975734541
As a child I visited my Nan and Grandad in Greenhithe High Street. (1959) Grandad worked at Everard's and my dad also followed in his dads footsteps. Dad worked for Everard's for many years as did relatives. Unfortunately Dad and relatives all passed away now but I have no photographs of greenhithe high street where my grandparents lived. Their house front was always painted silver on the railings and the ...see more
Have just come across this site by accident, and was amazed by the number of names I recognised from my childhood. I lived at no.82 celandine road from about 1953/54 until we moved to Fullerton crescent about 1965 approx. My name was brenda chambers before I got married. I remember the names of beryl Lawrence, glennis wainwright, Cynthia French, David Clark, Johnny Griggs and my friends the Richardson brothers, ...see more
We moved to Lawrence Road in South Ealing around 1966. My brothers and I went to Little Ealing Primary School (1969- 1977) followed by two more cousins. Mrs Lodge was my first teacher and I thought she was the most fabulous lady ever. I remember in Infant School we always has to sing All things bright and beautiful before we could eat our lunch. The Headmistress used to come down from her office to play it on the piano ...see more
I remember when Birdcage Walk was first opened. My husband John and his father William cleaned the Windows of most of the shops there. It was like a little community, it had everything. Paper shop, wet fish shop, butchers, clothes shops and even the Dudley Herald newspaper office was there. Happy days.
I am hoping that someone will remember the night during WW2 when a landmine fell in Lady Margaret Rd. I was about 8/9 at the time 1944/45? I would love to correspond with someone from Southall who remembered this incident which stands out so well in my memory banks. Anyone at all?
Remember being there 1970-1974, English Teacher and head of year Mr. Richardson. I lived in Bulwer Court. Fond memories of the wanstead flats fair and cathall baths.
It was in the 1950's I was at Old Oak junior school E.Acton when i went on the trip,there was old army barracks there all in a line along the path into the camp,and the entrance had gates.I used to get chocolate from the tuck shop there with money my family sent me.We used to go into the woods and study leaves from different trees and put them in an exercise book,and we were awarded a shield if ...see more
Alexandra Welch, I messaged you under your memories 😊
I have very happy memories of my childhood in Govan. I lived in an attic with my Mum, Dad and Brother. If it was wet outside everybody gathered at my close and we would run up and down the wooden stairs. The neighbours never bothered us. If it was a nice day, we would beg for money to bu coloured crepe paper and we made dancing outfits. We would send someone round the flats and ask them to bring a ...see more
I was born in 1935 and raised in Blackburn, attending the Grammar School until my widowed mother could not afford to keep me there. I left school in February 1952 and got a job as a Junior Clerk in the Markets Department of the corporation, which was then run by James Peel with other office members Fred Morris, John Smith, Cyril Bateson, Harry Ormerod and Vincent Clark. I was there till I ...see more
I remember when they disinterred all the graves prior to demolishing the church- they hung canvas screens in front of the railings and it really spooked me to think of all those bones being dug up ! Allistair Beckett
Kiddies Corner was great but my favourite treat was a trip to 'The Imp' coffee bar - coloured light panels in the ceiling and an Expresso machine making all the noises ! My mum worked at the Co-op and on Saturdays I would spend a lot of time there - I knew most of the staff and can now safely reveal I think that the jolly Santa in the toy dept ( top floor) was probably the most miserable member of staff during the rest of ...see more
One of the old houses - 'Gainsborough' was used as a doctors surgery in early 60's . the name lives on today with the Gainsborough doctors practice in Whitegrove Copse! Down a short lane off Church Road ( over the left shoulder of the photographer) was a very dusty Scout/ Cubs hut used by 1st Bracknell - I used to come home filthy regardless of what the activities ! Having walked up from the station one followed a ...see more
Anyone remember a girl called Nadine? She lived in flats on lavender hill in1969? She had a little sister called Marlene and a brother. Nadine was about 18, thin with long blonde hair. She was my best friend for a time but we drifted apart. I'd love to know what happened to her, and hope she had a great life.
My father was along with his sister were fostered by couple who lived in middle cottage of this photo around 1926/27 they would have been 4 and 6 of age and attended the local school my fathers name was Frederick would any one have memories of them or the couple who fostered them?
I remember the flying horse hotel I have fond memories of my auntie Kath working in the hotel kitchen at 8 years of age I'd go down the allyway at the side and tap on a window through the metal grid with a pencil run down the allyway and round into the back of the hotel where the turntable for cars were auntie would meet me there and take me into the kitchen the head chef was a big man and very kind I had lots of treats such a shame it's not there anymore 😕
I was brought up in Kemnay went to the old school, same as all my brothers and my father before me In 1964 my father started up his own business as a slater and builder. My earliest memory of Kemnay is the crisp icy morning before the snow would start skidding along Paradise Road finding every icy puddle feeding the hens that there was on the waste ground Looking for tadpoles in the burn that ran between paradise road and the low road known as aquithie road today.
We lived in N block and moved to Benton 1950 when I was 9.I remember all the things you mentioned also remember hiding in the rubbish bins that were set in brick housing and used to swivel so that they were flush with the wall when turned,ugh.
Fond memories of growing up on Old Field Rd Being one of the Fletchers ( Beverley) mum Edna Dad Les My Brother Bry sisters Ros Julie and Jo. Our good friends neighbours the Thompsons Lawton's Cain's, Walsh , Clarke, Hendricks, Jespers Tun stall Whites Hoods many more. Happier childhood times spent playing kick can , hop scotch, dicky leave o. Time spent in the fields and ...see more
I attended from 1972 1976 Initially all Girls then became a comprehensive school during the latter years I remember some great girls,Lindsey Hathaway Helen Frith Kim Hessel Diane Douglas Julie Hutton Evelyn Lilly and many more I hope they are all well and should anyone from the school would care to get in touch I would be thrilled to hear from them.
I was born at St. Pauls Hospital in 1959 and grew up in Hemel Hempstead. We lived in Gadebridge and used to play in the ruins of the old Gadebridge House in the 1960s. We also used to fish with nets in the River Gade in summer and I remember the old 'round house' which was demolished for the widening of the Leighton Buzzard road. Another memory was Saturday morning pictures at the Odeon and dancing up on the stage at the end!
My mother used to work at a factory called "proper pride" making lingerie does anyone remember it I think it was in mile road, it would be lovely to hear from anyone who knew it. My mother was called maria longo
yes remember the bull demolished i and built Macfisheries supermarket in its place left my job with my mate Dave Palmer, we were both employed by Billy Horsborough who was the manager for better buying supermarket and the green grocer next door opposite fortes cafe and what used to be Burtons the tailors to go and work there must be early 60:s john whittle > I think the demolishing of john angels for those bus ...see more
I lived at 6 Albert Terrace in Bovey Tracey, and my first real job was at the Haytor Hotel in Ilsinton, the owners of the hotel at the time (1955) were Mr & Mr Henke I believe, not quite sure if the name is right. The staff at that time lived behind the hotel in a small bungalow. What great times we had, the moors, horseback riding, and of course the local pubs for meals and drinks. Your posting from Michael ...see more
My maternal grandparents lived in Cheddar from 1890 to 1950. My grandfather owned a shop in Bath Street which was a tobacconist/barber/ photographer business and he took early postcard photos of the village, including some of the Cheddar man skull when found in Goughs cave. He retired in the early 1930's and then lived on the northern edge of the village. I was evacuated from Middlesex during the ...see more
Born in Dunfermline in 1946, but we lived in Cowdenbeath at 45 Blackburn Drive - in a postwar aluminum prefab. Attended Foulford School from '51 to '54 when we emigrated to Canada. I remember the "tunnel" open to the front of the school where we could go if it rained. Kids with pieces of mirror reflecting the sun into the tunnel to light up a spot on the wall. Loved the store treat day with a tin cup for milk ...see more
I have very happy memories of Farningham. I Joined my family, mum & dad, an elder brother and sister, and baby brother at West Kingsdown, after living with my grandmother for some time, I was aged six. This was in 1949. Mum and Dad used to take us on Sunday's and Thursday evenings to the Kingom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses at Lowfield Street in Dartford. So we changed buses in Farningham going and returning ...see more
My grand parents and my father came from the village as well as aunties and uncles, Hugh and Jessie Bell north street. My granddad had the sheds at the rear of the old church now a garage.{next to the electricity sub station. I spent all my weekends and holidays in the village {fantastic memories}. I had a friend who also visited his grand parent's his name was Gordon Parry, spelling of his ...see more
I went to the school in the 1960s Miss Hunt was the new teacher following miss Saxton , one un pleasant memory I had was being vaccinated I decided to be the last to be done and got the blunt shared needle, it hurt!, other smarter boys went first who told me why they did.
My great grandfather, one of the early founders of the Liverpool Victoria Insurance Society ( LV= ), died in retirement in 1905 at Vernon Place. I understand the the address no longer exists. Can anyone enlighten me to where it was ? Many thanks for any help. David Allen, Leeds.
Hello everbody my name is Robert Guscott I was born at Windyridge Rilla Mill on 5th February 1953, my dear old Grampy Mr HLA Truscott ran the the Garage near to Sampsons Shop with Henry Doney and a Chap was Olver can,t remember first name, I go back and visit quite often I have a older Brother Richard who lives near Henwood, was reading other persons Memories and I read a Millstone around my neck but I was ...see more
My family's names are Roebuck,Phillips,Laban and extended family is G.H.Smith,my father's first wife was Kathleen Smith of Bank Street,and my grandparents lived above Tylers shoe shop as my grandad was the area manager for Tylers and grandma worked in the shop it was on High Street
My Dad Tom Meads was a driver for Southdown Bus Company. Cannot remember The year he started and finished. June Gregory (Meads)
This is the cottage my grandparents Mary (Molly) and Harry Winnington lived for over 70 years. I along with my sisters spent many happy times there during holidays and weekends. We used to visit nanna's friends, Ethyl and Percy Robinson on Earles Lane. My friends Louise and Michelle Moore, Auntie Margaret and Uncle Frank all from Field House across the road. Louise and I spent our teens sprawled out on the ...see more
Hi all, I was born in the tin huts at velmore camp, (yes I know not strictly Eastleigh). Try these! Can you remember them? The Green Hut on the Rec.The Railway Institute, Unity Club, Freezing your !!!! off at Bishopstoke Lido, Mr Arnold and the hot Bovril/Oxo at same, Ingrams in Leigh rd. Torbocks, Mini Diner, Station Cafe, Friar Tucks, The Regal,Golden Mountain Chinese rest. WPC Jenvy, The spotless attended loos with wash & brush up opp Woolies, Many Many more. Mike Blackford.
My mother was born in Churt and grew up at Number Four Sandy Lane. She worked for a time at the Pride of the Valley during the war and lived upstairs in one of the rooms. While working at the Pride, she met and later married a Canadian soldier who was stationed at Aldershot. He returned to Canada in 1943. She followed on the Empress of Scotland, becoming among the early of thousands of war brides. She is now 97 and ...see more
My dad Ron Newell owned this garage from 1947 till 1954 ,when he sold it to Shell Petrol. He brought it from my uncle, Bert Croad,who was an old truck(lorry) driver who used to drive from London to Scotland in the 1930's. When my father purchased the Hardwick Service Station he was hoping petrol rationing would finish.It was continued by the Attlee labour government and ...see more
Does any one else remember gusty the icecream man with his penny cones or the izzis ice cream parlour and stamfords model dairy in chertsey surrey
i was born in walpole highway back in 1965 and my fathers family was from there my grandparents were fred and evelyn pepper they lived in rose cottages my dad was david pepper and was working on a farm we lived in west drove north and lived next to phyll and trevor horsepole onkie pollen and maureen morses it was a close knit row of houses were the men did the farming and the women worked the fields my aunt beryl pepper was a preacher at the methodist church
My then fiancé and I went to Heysham Towers holiday camp in the 1950's with a couple of friends for a weeks holiday. Sadly I managed to lose my engagement ring whilst I was there. We have been married now for 57 years but I still miss my ring. If anyone reading this found it I would love to hear from them. He did however buy me a new one but it's not the same.
We lived in Vine Lane Hillingdon in the 1950's. In our garden there was a gate leading into the fields where Rugby was played in the winter months; the gypsies used to camp with their horse under the old oak tree, by the pond, and as children we often walked across all those fields, now built upon, to the houses in Long Lane..... what freedom we enjoyed.
I was sent here due to the fact that I kept absconding from my other childrens home in Leigh on sea and was told as we all were that I would be there for 6 to 8 weeks....it was lot longer than expected. I remember having a huge crush on a boy called Spencer from Harlow I think and we would all play bulldog in the grounds.Every now and then we would hear a siren going off and rumours went round that ...see more
I lived in potters bar all my life, until marrying in 1973 and moving to ware. My grandparents had lived here since the twentys, my dad joined the RAF in 1942, to serve his country during the Second World War. I remember well the Ritz in darkes lane, went there five days in a row to watch the great race, I was only eleven years old! Wylotts manner, thurleys toy shop mount grace school, all fond memory's! All so long ...see more
Hi all are there any "old boy`s" on here that went to Cowplain Secondary Modern for Boy`s in the 50`s and 60`s. I left in 1964 and now live in Fareham but lived in Padnell Place in Cowplain #4 next to the Pounds family and yes Mick Dewey I can recall most of the families that lived in the Padnell area. Thank You.
I lived at 35 Nicholls St Ardwick from 1955 - 1964 I went to Ross Place Junior School and then onto Nicholls Secondary School for Boys. Friends I remember were Peter and Mike Galloway from Nicholls St, Colin Benson and his sister Pauline, Brian Doyle and his brothers from Ford St. We all used to play in Ardwick Cemetery at the top of Ford St and I remember the time when a gang of us followed the smoke coming from Pauldins ...see more
I remember a girl a little older than I was (7) with her dad. She had lost it in an accident.
St John's Church was where all 5 of the Fleet Family children, Shirley, me, Michael, Herbert Terry, Peter, and Susan were baptised, starting in 1935 through to 1946. Our School was opposite, and we walked all of the way from "Northdowns" at the junction of Harestone Hill road and Harestone Valley road to school daily. It's a long way for little legs.. Today I live in Kent and Susan in Lancashire. Mum came from ...see more
I also attended Stockwell Road primary school. One of my friends was Sally Mills. Another friend was Pat Bosher who lived in the police flats in Ferndale Rd. I lived in Hargwyne St & remember the rag & bone man with his horse & the milkman had a horse. I was madly in love with Alan Davies who delivered our milk (no horse). He lived in Nealdon St. He took me with other friends to Chislehurst ...see more
I was born in Grove Avenue in 1934. Was not evacuated in the war .attended St Marys Church as a choir boy, went to St Marys. Infant school , then on to Orleans. Sec Leaving in 1949., after winning the Twickenham Schools Cricket games. Many good times held at the Swimming baths. Always looked at the temperature which was displayed over the entrance to the baths, sometimes we would go from school in the mornings ...see more
I was in the kids home with my brother & sister that place scarred me for life truly horrible place run buy evil ppl
I was at the home 1963 that place scared me for life awful place just awful
I was at the home with my brother & sister we wer Ther cos our mam had just died I was 7 they put me in a strait jacket cos I was crying for my mam , I remember that play room with the black chimney sometimes it was lit n we got warm , I remember the nit lotion 2 boys with hardly any hair got doused in it Ther scalps got burnt , I hated the place I remember one nice nurse she was nurse Williams , a black boy named ...see more
My dad was the herdsman, and we lived at home farm. FOur of us were born at Anna Cottage from 1942-46, and there was no electricity till much later. it was all rather primitive, but happy times too. The dairy farm back then was a major concern, with lots of workers in white coats, and fine Ayrshire cattle that were frequently on display at the Great Yorkshire show in Harrogate. More memories later.......
I was brought up in Kelson Street off Netherwood in Kilburn. I used to spend a lot of time In Grange Park. Went to Kingsgate Road Infants and Primary schools and used to visit Parminters sweet shop in Palmeston Road, was always in there !. My Gran lived at 52 Maygrove Road and we would go to the Grange Cinema, The State on a Friday night and the Essoldo. I loved the fish and chip shop next to ...see more
I stayed in a convalescent home in the early 1950's as it was believed I had had whooping cough and was there for the fresh air. I only have fleeting memories but do recall a large dormitory with high beds and falling out! We had to drink hot milk each evening and to this day I can't stand the smell! Yuk! We walked to the beach frequently and I loved seeing the horse on the way. It was close to xmas ...see more
I first lived in a little cottage in Jolly Sailors Yard, around 1944. When I was about 3 years old my parents, Fred and Connie Smith, my brother Derek and me, Norman (Bim) Smith moved to Standard House. We had a great lIfe living there when we were older, just walking round the corner and diving off the quay wall when the tide was up. My grandfather Frank (Tender) Smith was Harbour Master and ...see more
Most of my family grew up on tompson road, just off mount road. With the old doctors surgery on the corner. My dad Charlie Parkinson lived at the first house opposite the doctors, no 2. My mum Mary Fisher lived at no 14 with her brothers Joseph, Frank, John and Gerad and her sister Ann. Mum was talking about school days and how she left Sacred Heart school at 15. She is now 80, My brothers and ...see more
Although I lived in Southall I have many memories of Hounslow. I was wondering if anyone knew of a Peter Edward Goodall who lived in Bulstrode Road in the 1960's and possibly later than that. Any information would be great. I live in Jersey Channel Islands now and don't get back very often.
I lived in the war damaged Stone House, Cullercoats which was situated within 10 ft stone walled enclosed gardens, adjacent to Stone House Cottage, fishermens cottages and a big hotel facing the road down to the beach. from birth until the age of 6 (1945 - 1951). I believe this area is or was a carpark situated just across the road from the Watch Tower. Cullercoats and its surrounding area still remains one of the ...see more
I started in the 6th form in September, 1965, Mrs. Taylor was our form mistress, Miss Fuller the Headmistress, Mrs. Richards for French, Miss Simms for English. In those days my name was Ruby Little; I always hated my first name, so changed it legally to Victoria and eventually my surname was changed through marriage. In late November 1965 I became very suddenly critically ill and ...see more
I still have a fairly clear (?) recollection of my time at Stubbington. Includes - - The Spithead Review (for the Coronation) on board a paddle steamer and passing dancing Russians on board one of the Soviet Union's finest. - Coronation Day in the San with measles. Everone had a day at home. - swimming at Hillhead having been transported by HMRF's saloon car. Not sure whether swimming there was a ...see more
My Paternal Grandmother was named Emily Mary Hibble. She was born at Redbeck Cottages, Cleator Moor. I have never visited Britain, but still fondly remember her memories of a happy childhood. She came over to Victoria Australia on a ship when she was 16. She married Charles Gordon Reid and they were married for almost 50 years before my Grandfather passed away. She had a sister called 'Ess' (Esther) who ...see more
i was at MBS from 1969 to 1972 i was 12 yrs old when i went there i was in Russell house number 17 we used to wear red mr link was the head house master his wife worked in the kitchen making flap jacks for supper sometimes, they had a dishy looking daughter vanessa, i cant remember many staff names i do remember mr ollis who took us for pe, mrs slack was my teacher i was in 3c the headmaster was mr ...see more
I WENT TO SCHOOL IN EVESHAM I WENT TO THE VALE OF EVESHAM SCHOOL FROM 1972 TO 1978 I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF ANY ONE HAS ANY PHOTOS FROM THAT TIME OF THE STAFF OR MY SELF AND THE PEOPLE I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH AS I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE COPIES SO I CAN PUT THEM ON THE SCHOOL FACEBOOK PAGE PLEASE CONTACT ME AT vince754@hotmail.co.uk
My late mother-inlaw Gladys Ellison was Secretary in the administration at St Faiths until 1984 she started in about 1975? A school friend Jimmy Craske was also employed there. Gladys was a trained nurse at Whipps Cross Hospital in the mid 40s and told me of laying out bodies in the mortuary. I lived in Brentwood from 1957 until 1969 as a child and then as a married man.I lived in Woodman Road (145) and 4 Albert ...see more
I grew up on Talycoppa farm pick potatoes rake the hay , we lived on trallywn rd .
Remember being at a school in South Manchester called, Egerton, (where kids from Moss Side, Rusholme etc hailed from) and often, we'd be packed off, and taken to various parts of Cheshire to sniff with awe at freshly cut grass, look at the endless blue skies and walk through various parks - with Delamere Forest frequently being visited; and don't forget, the M56 was not yet built, and so it took a while ...see more
I was at Delamere school for around 2 years in 1959/60. My memories were not positive and found the whole experience traumatic. From reading other comments it appears that this is a common experience and I was shocked to read that abuses were going on well into the late 1990s. I do have some positive memories though, especially the kindness of Miss Lichenstein, however there were other staff ...see more
My name is Dennis Frier I was born in Golden Green at 4 sign post field ,then moved to number 2 at about the age of 3 ,I have many memories of playing down by the river Bourne with all my friends ,and playing in the fields,summer always seemed endless,Does any one else remember those days,back in the 1940's
My earliest recollection is around 1944, we had a milk cart with a beautiful shire horse to pull it. Ashmore Street ran from Hyde road to Redgate lane, the first building was Edmonds Bakery who made the best eccles cakes in the world. This particular morning was nothing special the Germans were still dropping bombs in the area trying to hit Longsight sheds and the Railway sidings, but as usual the ocasional incendiary ...see more
Yes, by some kind of miracle, the Green Man is still there, although the carpark was built on, and the off licence next door is long gone. The Prince Of Wales by the roundabout is now a Tesco store, the Plough just before the Church Lane lights was turned into a different pub, and is now a restaurant. The George in Church Lane is still the same, The Red Lion at the bottom of Kingsbury Road was pulled down, and ...see more
trying to find out about my dads family who lived in alderbrook road no72 charles leonard rogers would like to find any family or relatives. d rogers