Search Results

I spent many a summer at this caravan site. My Gran used to own a caravan there. I have so many found memories of the pace and even though last time I was there would have been about 25 years ago, I can ...Read more

A memory of Bridlington in 1870 by Andy Newbould

I hear a lot of bad things about Quarrier's, it was not that bad.

A memory of Quarriers Village in 1870 by Thomas Hay

Mrs Cobb from Bedford would bring children for a weeks holiday during the summer holidays. They stayed in a large white building on a corner (there was a dairy farm across the road), it was like a community hall, maybe it ...Read more

A memory of Oxwich in 1870 by Julie Williams

I do not have a memory exactly but have found out that my Grandma Braithwaite was born in Spark Bridge and a lot of her family of Hodgsons also lived there.  Her father James Braithwaite was a blacksmith and a lot of ...Read more

A memory of Spark Bridge in 1870

My great grandfather was a servant and then a coachman. He worked for Anne Wheeley in Pentre House in the hamlet of Llwyn Du, Abergavenny. He married Emma Porter and had two children, but she sadly died. He was a widower in 1871, but ...Read more

A memory of Llwyn-du in 1870

1871 onwards. While researching my family history I have stumbled across an ancestor who was the daughter of the landlord (then known as a Beer Retailer) of the Hare and Hounds which in 1871 was known as The Hare and Hounds ...Read more

A memory of Worthing in 1870 by Kerry Hurle

In 1977 I worked at Butlins, Barry Island and we organised a trip out to the Double Diamond club to see Norman Collier. It was a fabulous night and 36 years later I still remember it. Sadly Norman is not with us any more but, his ...Read more

A memory of Energlyn in 1870 by Lois Potter

My great grandfather, William Collins, (born Morval, 1854) served on The Royal Adelaide 9 times between July 1874 and December 1889. Good to 'feel' a connection via this photo and other memories of folk who's own relatives must have served with great grandfather.

A memory of Devonport in 1870 by Tony Bennett

Marrick eh!! Well I lived there 18 years. Had some good times. My dad was a farmer, John Metcalfe. We lived at Graham House. I got married in 1988 and left for the better life not!! I'd give anything to live in there again ...Read more

A memory of Marrick in 1870 by Sharon Metcalfe

I lived at Haselbury at Newclose number 31, next to the football field. I have been trying to locate an old mate of mine, his name is Michael Dobbs, his family used to run the White Horse pub in the village, his father was Jim Dobbs the landlord.

A memory of Haselbury Plucknett in 1870 by Richard Sansom