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My Granny and Grandad Weller, in their cramped semi, took me, my mum and dad, my brother and sister plus 2 billeted soldiers under their loving wing in 1940 and I can honestly say that was the most happy household you ...Read more

A memory of Reigate in 1940 by Norman Gardner

I, with my 2 brothers, was at Reedham from 1943-1944. My memories are happy ones. I recall walking in the lanes and being given apples. Reedham was bombed in 1944 and we were evacuated to Nottingham.

A memory of Purley in 1944 by Eileen Savedra

My brothers and I returned to Bourne End at the end of the war. We had been evacuated to Nottingham. We lived in a small house called "The Nest". It was the last house on the road. Lunnon's Farm backed on to all the houses ...Read more

A memory of Bourne End in 1945 by Eileen Savedra

My name is Brian Spray and I first saw Bretby Hall when I was 4 years old. I contracted Infantile Paralisis (Polio) in 1944 and was referred to see the lady doctor who practiced at Bretby, Dr Greason and Mr Lund. I spent 6 ...Read more

A memory of Bretby in 1948 by Brian Spray

I lived in Ashton from 1940 to 1947 when I joined the Royal Air Force. I went to Heginbottom Modern School until 1944 and then became a tool maker apprentice at the Joshua Heap factory. At the same time I became a member ...Read more

A memory of Ashton in 1940 by James Maurice Blackford

I was a choir boy at St John's church in 1948. I couldn't sing but it was one way of getting out on Thurs for choir practice and Sunday for service.

A memory of Bury in 1948 by Michael Nosworthy

My parents worked for Mr & Mrs Agar, Beechwood, Lavington Park, Petworth, Sussex. Mrs. Agar's name was Barbara. They had a town house near Berkeley Square, London W.1. I remember living there more than in Sussex. ...Read more

A memory of Lavington Park in 1949 by Eithe Vinton

Iris Hastie worked here as a children's nurse when she was about 14. She went on trips to Fairy House and to the Hill of Fare, as part of her job. My mum was a good artist and the owner thought that as there was a shortage of ...Read more

A memory of Ellon in 1946 by Iris Walker

My parents used to own the local post office/ grocery store which I now believe is a private house. One of my brothers took it over from my mother and I used to stay there on holiday. When my ...Read more

A memory of Tunstall in 1949 by Barry Ellis Brown

In 1946-7 I lived at Peggleside. I can remember the German POWs (who were billeted at Sedbergh Workhouse) clearing the snow off the road to Dent with shovels. Not sure how often the school taxi got us to school but I can remember ...Read more

A memory of Dent in 1947 by Ron Howard