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My late father spoke fondly of his time at a new secondary school which I think was called Sunderland Technical School. Mr Robinson was headmaster. Does anyone have any information regarding the school? He worked ...Read more

A memory of Sunderland in 1920 by Lilian Dorward

I am tracing my family history and would be pleased of any information. My grandfather was the village Policeman Walter Knight in Emsworth. My grandmother was Florence Frampton and she worked in the Post Office . They had four children, Thomas, Jean, John and Stella. Thankyou.

A memory of Emsworth in 1920 by Ann Steel

My great grandfather, Henry Waight bought this pub when he retired from the Royal Navy. He ran it until he died in 1927. Two of his sons, Sid and Frank helped out behind the bar. He also owned three shops opposite. I'd love to see any older photos of it.

A memory of Cowplain in 1920 by Zoe Seed

I was born in the Bridge Inn, Main Street, Brough, Westmorland, on December 6, 1927. My mother recalls the weather to have been very stormy with heavy falls of snow. My father, William Norman Stell, was the manager of ...Read more

A memory of Brough in 1920 by Gerald Stell

My mother spent an idyllic childhood in Conder Green until her mother passed away at a young age. Living in Canada we made a trip to C.G in 1998. Mum's family lived next door to the Stork Inn which now looks to ...Read more

A memory of Conder Green in 1920

I started my musical career at the Leas Cliff Hall. Worked in Murdoch's music shop at 15 yrs. I was on the beach with mother during WW1 when Tontine Street was bombed - amazing because I asked Mum to stay longer or we could have been one of the 29 casualties.

A memory of Cheriton in 1920 by Richard Roy Douglas

Not sure of the exact year but my mum used to tell us tales of the riots and burning down of the old town hall. she was born in 1905 so I guess it must have been about 1920'ish.

A memory of Luton in 1920 by John Davies

My mother, Barbara Davidson, was born in Hulme 1927 to Jenny and Harry Davidson, they lived in Junction Street. My mother went to Vine Street primary school and South Hulme Senior girls. The families she remembered are the ...Read more

A memory of Hulme in 1920 by Chris Radford

Anyone have any knowledge of deene house where a relative of my friends late husband worked. His great grandfather labourer/gardener there during 1920`s/30`s.

A memory of Deenethorpe in 1920

My Grandfather was Lloyd George's gardener (I am not sure if he worked alone) from around 1923 to 1937 when he left to become Poultry Manager at Wye College in Kent. Grandad met Granma in Churt, she worked at the local pub, The ...Read more

A memory of Churt in 1920 by Martin Turrell