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I went to The Meads Infant school (Deansbrook) and then on to Woodcroft Junior School (born 1959 maiden name Bradley). Had fun times in Watling and Blundell park. Also Montrose Park when the fair was there and Silkstream. ...Read more

A memory of Burnt Oak

I was born in - 1940 All Saints Road, opposite the church. We moved to Pitt Cresent in 1941 with my gran, in 1942 we moved into South Wimbledon to Balfour Road and use to sleep on the underground station due to the war. In 1944 we ...Read more

A memory of Wimbledon by John Siggery

My mother, born in Carlisle 1920, has a memory of one of her brothers going to Newby Bridge Hospital. I have asked around but nobody seems to know if there was a hospital at Newby Bridge. It is such a strong memory ...Read more

A memory of Lakeside by Valerie Kay

Born at Station Rd, close to Bridge School, a small sweet shop called Ecclestones was at the foot of the bridge. We would walk over the bridge, mum to shop in the Popular Stores (Coop I think), I recall ...Read more

A memory of Wealdstone

Fancy demolishing this lovely old church, it was oppsite Streatham Common... lovely old place, have fond memories of attending services there in my teens when we lived at Belltrees Grove. Belonged to the Young Immanuel group.

A memory of Streatham by Adele Pentony Graham

I was born in St Andrews Road and my first school was Tywardreath Primary and I believe a Mr Luke was the Headmaster back in 1950. I moved on to Fowey Grammar School from 1956 to 1961. I remember the barbers by the side of ...Read more

A memory of Tywardreath by Peter Appleton

I remember growing up on Milton Road. Most of the families moved in at the same time, we were mostly from Scotland, our dads came to Doncaster to work in the coal mines. All our neighbours were friends, all the kids played ...Read more

A memory of Carcroft by Jacki Reeves

I have lived in the Altofts village since 1940 and have lots of memories. At the present time I am writing a book about Altofts by virtue of a grant from The Heritage Lottery Fund, I would be grateful for any memories, photos ...Read more

A memory of Altofts by Christine Shakespeare Ellis

Gosh, where do I begin. I suppose I'm asking for help here, as well as sharing memories. My mam was Gwenfron Elizabeth (Williams back then I think), she used to live up on a farm at the top of a long hill ...Read more

A memory of Pentraeth by Dawn Williams

Still on my travels on Memory Lane I browsed past St Helens. This was always a place of seasonal visits: Christmas, Easter and Harvest Festival. I must admit that Easter visits do not live long in my memory, and ...Read more

A memory of Ashby-de-la-Zouch by Bill Davey