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I have just been reading through some of the newer memories after not being on this site for quite a while, but a comment about Hounslow Heath reminded me of the times we went to the Heath when my dad was going through a period of ...Read more

A memory of Hounslow in 1955 by Susan Coleman

At the same time in Wimbledon, there was also another Kennards and like the poster said, he used to go to Kennards with his mum and nan and so did I (to the Kennards in Wimbledon). I was about 4 or 5 then, just after the war and when I ...Read more

A memory of Croydon in 1957 by Geoffrey Cains

I was part of the Ship's Company that formed the admin of HMS Ganges. In the same office were two Petty Officer Writers, John Kerr and Ted Burroughs. The latter had connections with the Red Lion and was a lovely ...Read more

A memory of Chelmondiston in 1958 by David Jones

The Carey's were one of the first families to move into Clay Green. Dad was in St. Wulstan's T.B. Hospital (it was an American Army Hospital during the war). Mum, Billy, Sheila and myself moved into No 5. A brand new ...Read more

A memory of Alfrick in 1950 by Ann Brewer

Does anyone remember A E Rodgers, painter and decorator and owner of the Wallpaper Shop in Aston Street and the High Street? Any info would be gratefully received.

A memory of Wem in 1953 by Lynn Taylor

I can remember going to the Allonby Sunshine Home as a very young boy, where an aunt and uncle were in charge but I cannot remember their names. I went there on a personal visit, not as a resident as I went with my grandmother Alice ...Read more

A memory of Allonby in 1958 by Michael Doherty

I lived in Chute from 1952 until 1970. Chute School from 1955 until 1962. I went to Chute of E School at the age of 4. I remember it well. A good school with strict teachers. Miss Haggar was Headmistress and Mrs Cane ...Read more

A memory of Upper Wield in 1955 by Laurel Humphreys

I was born in 9 Graig Terrace, Abercwmboi at my grandparent's house; Charles William and Elizabeth Mary Davies. My mother was Christabel Viola Davies, (married name Mills). We moved to Penwaun when I was ...Read more

A memory of Abercwmboi in 1951 by Laurel Humphreys

My family moved into Kennel Lane in the early fifties. My elder brother Alan and I, had plenty of fun and many friends. Only one side of Kennel Lane was developed until about '55 when they built the new houses. ...Read more

A memory of Little Bookham Common in 1953 by Colin Plummer

1950 - 1961. Hi my name was Pat Gardener and my sister was Maureen. We went to St Georges School and then to Brentford Secondary Modern. I would love to share memories with old friends (hopefully ...Read more

A memory of Brentford in 1950 by Patricia Baker