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I was born at 30,Cherry Tree Ave , in 1940 ,being a war baby we grew up hearing the sirens ,my mother would pull down the Blackouts ( like a roller blind but covered in a thick black material) then many children would come to our house and we would all scamper under the big table( which had steel over the top and down the sides) it was an indoor shelter,it never seemed to worries us,just thought that when the ...see more
Memories of cycling from Chancyonbury Road to the Brickworks to go fishing with Mick 'Bonzo' Carr in the sixties. Now re-established contact with him after 30 years!
Further to my previous comment when we decorated the outside of the above last year we found carved in the brickwork at a high level the following:
H.W.
1897
We have picked this out in black ink and assume it to be when the property was built and the initials of a Builder
My parents moved from London to a prefab at 59 Dent View in Egremont when I was about 2 years old in 1949/50 my brother and sister were both born in Egremont. My memory is of our next door neighbours with the surname Hurrell I was friends with Pamela Hurrell I think they had two girls and a boy and I remember their dog. My friends were also Elaine and Estelle Singh who also lived in Dent ...see more
I was born in Grant road in 1950 & left in 1960 ,the old Essex pub was on the other side of the street & half way down the street was Gaylors off licence & at the bottom was Fyffes bananas where we used catch the big spiders.My grandad worked at prices and dad at battersea garage.Dad also played darts in the Gladstone pub (where they would go on outing and someone would always film them) .They both used to ...see more
my first love lived in New Romney and not a day goes by that I don't think of Susan A
When I drive through I always drive past her house although she no longer lives there .
Squirrel
I have no memories of my own but understand that the name Skendleby Psalter is connected with a small very old Church, long gone, which was on the site of Wold Cottage, and that the garden and adjacent land down to the bottom lane was the Graveyard. This obviously pre-dates the 1800 maps and may go back tp the 1600s. This would seem likely because a Psalter is a book of Psalms and/or other Christian Theology. ...see more
In 1966 my first job was as an office junior for the Bought Leger Department at Findus for Nestle on the 18th floor. One of my jobs was to open the post and someone sent in their false teeth because they had bitten into a fish finger that was still frozen! I then went on to Commerical Union Assurance in Laud Street. I remember Mrs Mac who would not let any of us us spend more than 5 minutes in the toilet,we ...see more
Great to read the comments about Eltham. Probably I'm just a whipper snapper by comparison but I lived in Eltham from the early 60's to mid 70's. Lived in Greenway, and often would walk up to the High Street, or maybe take the number 21 bus in bad weather! Fond memories of Haimo Rd School (maybe not for the teachers). Eltham Swimming baths for school swimming lessons that were always ...see more
my name is gerry roberts and i too have very fond memories of padstow.what i would call happy days.the ferry across to rock and trevose lighthouse.there was a young girl called margaret anderson who lived in netherton road.last i heard she had moved to st austell.i now live in north yorkshire but i still remember padstow.it has gone a bit down since a certain chef moved in but that is supposed to be called ...see more
I have two memories,one of my grandfather,his name was Parr.He lived a bit down from the crossroads,he used to keep pigs and he used to work in the forest.I can always remember hams
hanging from beams in the living room with a big fire.this must have been in 1950.
My other memory was of my auntie,she was a big boxum lady who was a retired sister from
Warrington hospital.She came to live with my widowed mother and I ...see more
My family roots are from knighton and lloyney, Mona Cadwallader was my aunt she was a midwife in knighton, her sister edith gordon (both nee hammond) was my nan, they lived in lloyney before marriage mona and her husband ken lived in frydd terrace and nan went to liverpool. My mum spent her childhood with the family in knighton and was evacuated there ww2, my nans cousin vincent hammond lived with his parents ...see more
Hi my name is Cliff Jones and I was born at Hengoed in 1946 I am one of five kids I was 5yrs old when we moved down to the village because our old house had been condemned .Our next port of call was Almond Avenue in Gobowen I began in Gobowen School 1950/51 the only two staff members that I can remember are Mr Ollerhead and a dinner lady called Miss Evans.Some of the other things I remember are a slate and ...see more
I used to live in Goostrey Lane, at the end of the lane joining the A50, there was a very large stone that the children including me used to play on, it has now disappeared, believed to have sunk, can anyone remember the stone and what happened to it
Written by Beryl Millington (now Beryl Rhodes) who used to live in Boothbed Lane, if anyone can give information please E Mail me at keithberyl@tesco.net
Thank You
My grandfather (Frederick William Steward) was a gamekeeper and lived with his wife ( Florence )and there 6 children in a single story cottage,it was deep in the woods, we always went for a weeks holiday there,my father always had a taxi waiting at Diss station on our arrival,we had come from Staines ,Middlesex,it was ever so exciting,as the train had black smoke and made lovely train noises,when we arrived granny ...see more
We lived on Higher Rose Row and could see the back of the church from our back garden. My singing teacher, Donald Broad was the organist there and he organised concerts which were a great introduction to more classical music that widened my knowledge of it. But we left in Coronation Year when I was 14.
My name is Linda and I was born in 335 Cooksey road, Small Heath.
I went to Goodwin School in Jenkins street until we left Birmingham in December 1960.
My fondest memory of my school days was during the winter the dinner ladies used to warm up the daily milk rations and make hot cocoa then took this in large white enamel jugs and have gave a cup full to each child in the playground, this made ...see more
my grandparents owned the creamery shop (Margaret and Fred Hoare) just down from the water front. We used to go in summer to stay in the attic rooms above the shop.
It is now a sewing machine shop but the photo's give me very fond memories of the fishermen mending there nets the old way with a wooden hand held ??? was fascinating.
I live in the Blue Mountains in Australia and one of my best friends is ...see more
My family lived in Fishponds, Bristol, during the severe bombing of the town in 1941/42. It was decided by the government that all children should be evacuated to the country, families were to say who was or was not to go - my mother said three of 5 should go. Gordon, 6yr, me, Tony 8yr and my sister Doreen 10yr. After two days she cried so much, mum had to come and take her home.
My brother and I was billeted at ...see more
During my anual visit to Dalkey many years ago I remember climbing on the green bank at the top of my grandparents Rd then Tram Terrace falling off cutting my head quite badly.
The lady from the boot mender wrapped me up took me home and lent my Mum the money for the cab to a dentist in Cabinteely-don't know why I had to go there were there no dentists in Dalkey.
We go back every year-no green bank now Tram Terrace renamed but they can't take away the memories.
I remember as a lad,every Sunday morning trying to get a game of soccer in Smirthwaite parl,there must have been 20 a side in them days,and the bowling matches,where the women would put on tea and buns ,and most of the older men seemed to wear 3 piece suits,fob watches and smoked a pipe,I remember a great sense of community from them days although now retired,I rember it well,and St Johns colliery sports days,with ...see more
My grandad was a shipsmith and worked in Lowestoft for Cosalt my mother was born there and they lived in Norwich Road in 1911. In 1914 moved to Padstow.I would like any information about the how that came about.
I got married here in 1973, our reception was then at the Catholic Club, my mum and her friends did all the catering! The Vicar at our wedding was Barrie Barnes. Sheila Bakewell sang The Wedding while we signed the register. Our first daughter was christened here. I went to the youth club in the wooden building at the side of the church, happy memories!! My mum so sadly passed away in January 2014 ...see more
Hello everyone-- i am hoping someone out there can help me trace a very dear friend from Grangetown -- let me add my memory -- i live in South Wales but in the early 1960 i lived with my aunt in Eston but i became very friendly with a family from Grangetow who i would love to contact again-- their details are as follows -- the family surname was Malloney-- the father was Bill and the children were Billy ...see more
I started work in S&L in late 1945 in the DR&TD. Perhaps the best years of my long life. Married in Weldon and lived in the new town until 1951. Would love to hear from anyone from that era who is still around !! Ian McDowall
At the time I lived at 45 Crooks Lane, I must have been about 12 or 13 living with my parents Fred and Sis, approx. 1951 or 1952, when my Dad told me that a rather strange man who lived in a large detached house along the Redditch Road,had a painting that he wanted to dispose of and would I take a wheelbarrow down to the house and collect it. I was very wary of this because of the tales that the ...see more
My father ran this wonderful pub, Edward Armstrong. Our family lived there from 1950, s my early memories were of a grand staircase , a smoky bar , clattering of glasses, laughter , noise, great atmosphere. Lunchtime was busy, my mother Marie, spent most of her time making sandwiches for the luncheoners that daily popped in during their lunch break.
I used to have a rocking horse on the ...see more
Does any one remember Mariners mill burning down in Keighley it was in the early eighties. That day was a very sad day for all us workers as we thought it would put us all out of work, but it did not and three months later we were all back at work in the big mill on South street, they were happy times Susan and Pamela Margret Lilian Josie Anne Judith Janet and many more worked in the balling department ,our overlooker Joe ...see more
My Dad used to get off the train and go to the pet shop in search of unusual pets for my brother and I.
I believe it was a large pet shop. Would love to find more information, does anyone else remember it ? We lived there in 1960- 1975
does anyone know Sheila swinhoe who moved to barking road east ham in the 1950s her mother was called daisy and her fathers name was james she moved from sunderland with them all those years ago if she remembers me Charlie winter I would like to hear from her
I was born in a house in Daisy Bank in 1945,Cartmell was my maiden name and I attended Beach Rd school,does anyone remember the name or school or any special memories of the late 50s.Mine was seeing rock around the clock at the flea pit as we called it.Mr gribble was the manager and he kept us under control with his hook hand.
Our family lodged with a Mrs Cotter at XX Dartford Road during the 1940s.After leaving her home I used to visit her and often notice she had bruises on her.Then one day in 1946 we were in Margate on a day trip and the newspaper seller was calling out Woman found dead in a cupboard.
When we returned home we found that Mrs Cotter had been murdered by her lodger a Mr John Mills and he had put her body in the bedroom ...see more
We moved to Keepers Cottage , Crowsley Park in March 1940, we kept the key to the Park Gate as our water well for drinking water was at the bungalow the other side of the gate.
I was told never to tell anyone where they were if they were strangers, it all seemed very secret, I realise now how important the place was.
I have a doll given me the first Christmas by the Baskerville brothers, I don,t ...see more
I was born in worksop but my early life was spent in harworth, my name is Adrian Cutts (Godley originally). my father and the rest of his large family were from the Tickhill and Harworth areas. my dad unfortunately passed when i was 5 in 1971 during his employ at the glass bulbs factory (not at work or work related), His name was John Wilfred (wilf) Godley. the few people i can remember from my dads ...see more
I am trying to find anyone who knew of my great grandfather named Thomas Robert Taylor.
He was married to Elizabeth Ann(formerly pick) and was a cobbler in West street Boston Lincs.
Thank you
Does anyone remember Hope Cottage The Drive
and Mrs Goodlands place Fen Haven
The pub further down on the right in Bore St is, I believe, the George 4th owned as part of Lichfield Brewery, which belonged to, George Barnes family. George was born in 1838 and at one time was High Sheriff of the city, and his second wife was my great grandmother, Emma Elizabeth Spencer, Foden Barnes.
I am trying to find George Barnes relatives in the ...see more
My name is Shaun Scully, we moved to 34 Gotherage Lane in 1964 when I was four, I used to play on the field near our house and the other kids knew about the Giants Table, I have forgotten all about this for 50 years! I think it was some sort of pylon-type structure over in the distance, what vivid imaginations we had.. I remember two friends, Graham and his little sister Maxine.(hope I remembered correctly). I went ...see more
I remember the Chichester Festival Theatre opening in 1962. I went to see several plays there over the years. One I remember well was The Royal Hunt of the Sun.
Later, in the early 70s I worked there for 2 years first running the bookstall and later as an usherette. I met many stars including Tony Robinson who played in a Christmas production, Follow the Star and Diana Dors who appeared in Oedipus with Keith Michelle who was the theatre director at that time.
In Ramsbottom there are lots of festivals, to remind us of the olden days and times gone by.
Ramsbottom is famous worldwide for Black Pudding throwing ,and my swimming lessons are in the local swimming pool.
From my bedroom window I can clearly see Peel Tower on Holcome hill, on Good Fridays lots of people climb to the very top and roll their Easter eggs down.
In the village at the station there is ...see more
My Mum, Evelyn (Bess) Hoare was born in Tir-y-Berth in 1918. The Hoare family were not natives of the town but my grandfather, a tunnel excavator, obviously found work in the area and the family were there for a number of years at least until 1932 when my Mum went into service at 14. My Dad was James Powell as was his dad, both were miners which is hardly surprising. Dad was born in 1908 but ...see more
So sorry to read Renukadelima's comment about her sister, Geeta, who went to the Sacred Heart in Barnes in 1959. I was also there and my name is Suzanne DUPREZ and I do remember Geeta, as she was in the same class as me at the convent. I was sorry to hear that Geeta was killed in a car accident. I lived in Nassau Road in Barnes and my best friend, Gwendy Hall, lived in the Crescent and she also ...see more
Does any one remember me? John from Norman Mills the grocers I work there for 50 years It was one of the very last real grocers in the town. It was the first shop to sell frozen foods, and the first Health food store in the area. Well known for their (taste and try before you buy).
There was a wonderful window display at Christmas, and people came from miles around for their ham.
John was well know for his April Fool ...see more
I also went to West Hill School in 1940 to 1945 and remember Mrs Fidgen, Miss Adams and Mr Ward the head master who would cane a naughty child in front of the whole school.
The air raid shelters were found again a few years ago when they were enlarging the car park. I have a photo of the steps going down into the shelter which appeared in the local paper but the photo was put in wrong (side ways).
I then went to ...see more
Yes I remember the V2 rocket that came down in Moreland Ave.I had just returned from the air raid shelter when the siren went again, we did not have time to go to the shelter again.I was in bed and when I pulled the bed covers back the room was full of dust and the windows were broken, this was at 138 Dartford Road.
The V2 rocket hit the gas main and the flames lit up the sky. A Mrs Coward was killed and her husband ...see more
I lived here 45-47 myParents had the fish and chip shop and furniture store. I remember the twins next door, Ruth and faith who used to come over and we would eat scrump in the bomb shelter in the back yard area. Went to Surrey Street School and my uncle Bill operated the pub down the street. Emigrated to Canada in 1948.
IUHS was a great place to go to High School.
I remember in the 1950s, walking as a child from Greenhurst Lane where I lived, across the railway bridge, down to St Agatha's Hall, then left down the long path to the bottom of the large Village Green. At the bottom on the left was the shop run by Mr Biggs. I liked going there as I was fascinated by what I called the "bacon machine" (a bacon slicer). I was always happy to pop down if my mother wanted a ...see more
I was born in Mark Street, Palmers Buildings. Around 1953 our family moved to Whitby Gardens, Holy Cross. Attended St Aidan's school. I worked down the Rising Sun from 1955 for three years then enlisted in the Army for six years. This was followed by working for the National Assistance Board in Blyth for over three years during which time I lived in Tynemouth.....In 1969 I went to work in Libya. This was ...see more
Was'nt in the WAAF, bit too young, but I was at Bletchley Park in 1950/51, with the Ministry of Aviation, training to be a Teleprinter Op before going to Birdlip Radio Station, and then Croydon Signals Centre.
We went one evening to see a production of 'The Desert Song' performed by local RAF personnel, in the village (?) hall at the entrance to the Park. The 'Red Shadow' role was sung by a guy named Roy something,(Harris ?) ...see more
My father, William Tom Stallard, was manager here 1946 to 1958.He was previously manager at the Btooklands Hotel, Sale, Manchester 1937 (?) to 1941.~ The youngest in the company.
He married in 1938.
He enlisted in the RASC as a Captain in 1941.
I am his eldest son, born 1941.
The family managed various hotels when their managers were on holiday.
i.e.'The Swan' at Leighton Buzzard. The Fox ...see more
I lived in Bolingbroke Walk from 1951 until about 1959 and have been searching for ages or any images of the street or the school.
My great,great, great grandfather Benjamin Wase (a surgeon) lived in this area of Shropshire. His son, John Holland Wase I, lived and raised his family at Hoard's Park. John Holland Wase I was an engineer but became involved in the iron manufacturing and trade as did most of his male relatives. John Holland I became wealthy from the iron trade and I believe he made the additions and renovations to ...see more
I can't believe that I've actually found this site,and to see some comments from people I went to school with 50 years ago is amazing!
I remember vividly Miss. Hainsselin, the head, and her 'deputy' Mrs. Scott and yes, Miss.Williams too. She was completely mad!
Miss. Hardy from Lebanon who wore trousers and taught Italian, Madame, don't remember her name who taught French, Fitz Mu the ...see more
1 lived in Erith until 1970 born in 1932 at 7 Athol road off of Deluci road which is next to the old Tivoli cinema we move there in 1934 from west street we had incenderies drop on our house in 1942 my father put a bucket over it and when he kicked it of it singed is hair and eye brows as an old lady lived upstairs a Mrs smith and had a midget lodger named Mr pledger who was a watch repairer ...see more
my name is George Bryant I went to North haringay boys school from 1958 - 1963.in the beginning I was the only black boy in school.at first it was pretty rough called all kind of names people lifting up my blazer to ask me where my tail was and so on.my first friends was a boy name last name Haggar another his last name was Benson I just can't remember their first name and a boy from Cyprus name costakis theordore.I learned a lot made a lot of friends wish I could find some of them now.
Mike Pusey is right about the Technics but I was the original drummer.Bruce Moore was a guitarist and Colin was also on guitar.Only Mick stayed on because the rest of us were too poor to buy the expensive equipment to go to the next level
I would be very pleased to hear from any of the original members on
freycr@hotmail.com
Chris Frey
Yes it was a sort of luxury to have the outdoor pool at Norden, people would descend upon the Riviera every weekend. For me though it was short lived as we moved to Norden in 61 and it closed in 63. I think the Tannery owned the land and the lease ran out. The Tannery later used the changing rooms etc., for storage of hides.
I do remember it took ages to get into the water as it was freezing.
I remember the Watson ...see more
happy days at Consett tech collage,engineering course,head of Engineering dept Mr Mernes ?.Mr Clift,Mr Taylor allso a teatcher,some of my class mates Atra Dobson,Bryan Pyle,i can not think of any more names at the moment i can see there faces,sign of old age...John D. Mitchinson
My grandparents were publicans and ran the Hunloke Arms pub on Derby Road for many years during the 60s and 70s.
I was born at Ashgate nursing home and lived in the Chesterfield area until the late 70s when I spread my wings,went to art school and travelled to many parts of the world.
I remember many shopping trips with my grandmother into Town.
I remember Swallows store, another small department ...see more
Hello, I am trying to find out more about the place my father was born in 1931 which was Cloch View, Kirn. I understand that it was a tenement in Hunter street with a view of the Cloch Lighthouse. My father's mother was called Lillian Rose Connor (married name Batchelor) her mother was called Margaret Connor married to the bootmaker Cornelius Connor. Margaret was living at Cloch View in 1925 and was still there when her ...see more
My parents Elsie and Sidney Minton were evacuated from North London to Frimley Green during the war. My Father was a fire-fighter in London. My sister Gillian and I were both born in the ballroom of a large house converted to a hospital or Maternity home during the war.My brother David was about 3 or 4 at the time. I recently visited Frimley Green on vacation from California, where I live now.I ...see more
I was wondering if anyone knew of William Bishop a gardener of Sunnyside Vigo Lane as he was married to my get grt grandmother Sarah his 1st wife. I have photos of the house with them both in the gardens and my Nan used to tell me stories of staying there as a child. How she would go out on the common and meet with the travellers that used to stay there and they would all sit round camp fires and chat. She also ...see more
I also remember Smokey Joe, I grew up in Sidcup and lived on Halfway Street. smokey Joe used to come tearing down the road on his bike towards Eltham, no tyres and no chain! He would use his feet to propel himself along. What a character.
my parents moved to Sussex Crescent in 1954 with three young children, having been re homed from temporary housing - a prefab. The Northolt estate was a great place with a genuine community spirit, families all rallied round and helped each other, bonfire night was a good example all the kids would spend weeks collecting wood for the bonfire. Mums would make toffee apples and potatoes would be placed round ...see more
My cousin who lives in the Shetland Islands has a pair of old oil paintings which he inherited from his father. He's trying to find out where they are from and the only clue he has is the name of the company that did the framing.
Does anyone in Ilfracombe remember a business on the High Street called E. Hill, Picture Frame Maker? He was wondering just how long ago that might have been.
Thanks so much for any "memories"!
A lot of us met our future partners there me included.There was nowhere like The Rink - we saw all the big bands of the day and even were taught to dance by Harry Waterworth,a great dancer.I would not change those years with anyone!
Bert Belli was my Dads brother,we met him once when I was very young.My Dad was Tony Belli and lived in the Isle of Man.Dad saw Bert just before he passed away and Dad himself lived until he was 90 and died in 2010.Has anyone any memories of Bert,Mary and the children or any photos of the cafe,now long gone I presume.
Many Thanks
Angela Belli
Hi,my name is Ben Harverson i am trying to trak down some old mates of mine.we used to knock around together on aboyne park and Henrys cafe on garrett lane back in the late 60s.
I remember Fred Warren very well. My sister in law came over from Canada for a holiday and she bought my wife a Clematis with full care instructions and it flowered every year. I also remember the Warren family in Ingelow Ave. I played football with their son We called him Pro and we played at Tunnards Wood at the end of Fenside. We played every Sunday for about two hours with 14 or 15 a side. Good happy days.
This address was a large terraced home which once belonged to my paternal grandmother.she rented rooms out (after my grandad had passed away)
I remember it from visits there when my aunt betty and family lived there.
The attic or loft was once home to my parents who as newlyweds set up home there..my father made it very comfortable .stylish..renovated it and mum kept it immaculate...
I do know my father had a ...see more
Hi, my name is Ben Harverson i am trying to trak down some old mates of mine. we used to knock around together on aboyne park and Henrys cafe on garrett lane back in the late 60s.
I was raised in Penge - spending most of my time enjoying playing on bomb sites and the change from post war austerity to the better times of the early sixties - and can remember many of the photos displayed. I moved to Elmers End in 1966.
My mother's family were brought up in Clifford Grove off of Maple Rd by the market and I was at school at Malcolm Rd Junior School and the boys Senior School in ...see more
I remember in 1948 at age 5 years old staying at Monkham Farm with my aunt Ann Maddock and walking behind two cart horses and a single furrow plough with my cousin Deryck Maddock and the furrows being up to my knees. There was no electric there and the loudest sound was probably the clip flop of the horses hooves on the farm yard. Memories of Deryck milking the cows in the pitch dark barn other than the glimmer ...see more
Hi I was also born in 1950. I was baptised in Menheniot. My parents. Ken and Barbara Jarvis were with my grandparents Elsie and Charles Jarvis. I have some photos of them at Coldrenick House. They spoke of Mrs Trelawney. I am going through photos as I think there are also some of Mrs Trelawnet but I haven't found them yet!
Does anyone remember Wood Bros Ironmongers at 6 South Road?
I lived there for 14 years, what happy days they were, always lots to do. Never got bored, great community spirit there we all looked out for each other then, played in the Barking rec opposite, happy days. Anyone else live at Dukes Court? I was Jacqueline east then.
I worked for Charles Of The Ritz in the late 1960's in the warehouse at the London Road end of Victoria Road, preparing and despatching the orders . We also prepared orders for Christian Dior, Yves St Laurent and Jean Nate.I worked with Ethel, Kay, Alma , Brian, Les, and George. The van drivers were Mick and Ray.
I can especially remember the gorgeous Christmas packaging for the big London ...see more
I attended London Road school from 1956-1962. I can remember Mr Smith and the after school stamp club, also Miss Brown, Miss Holloway, Miss Oakley, and Mrs Parrot . When I was in Miss Browns class, some of the other children were, Marilyn Harrop, Leslie Rogers, Sheila Ashdown, Pauline Morgan, (her dad owned Morgans,the local coal merchants,) the twins David and Barry Williams, John Stratton, ...see more
My family lived in Wellingborough in the 1960's. I went to Freeman's Endowed School and later to the Grammar School. We were regular attendees at All Hallows Church and I was a choirboy. At some time in the 60's (early - mid) we hosted an Italian refugee for a holiday. I think it was part of a local event. Does anyone else have any information on this?
I've enjoyed looking at the photos and memories here and hope to share some of my own soon!