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My parents and I moved to Hunmanby in 1950, from Scarborough. I was 11 yrs old and attended the elementary school on Stonegate. We owned the 'Stonegate Farm' across the street, which was my father's farm. I ...Read more

A memory of Hunmanby in 1950 by Elizabeth Belanus

From 1955 to 1961 I spent the best years of my school days with wonderful friends - it was brilliant there. My teachers were Mrs Payne, Mrs Davies and Mr Griffiths. Mrs Lewis and Mrs Bright and head teacher Mr Lloyd. There was a sports ...Read more

A memory of Harborne in 1955 by Gillian Pugh

Does anyone out there have any photos of this old house which I believe dates back to the 1600. Iit was a welfare hospital for mothers to have their babies - much has been written but no photos. Would love some help on this.

A memory of Round Green in 1951 by Debs Newbound

Living in Highmeadow Crescent just off Buck Lane, we went to Ollie Gollie (Oliver Goldsmith) Infants'Jnr school. Mum would give us 1/- per day for dinner money and sometimes I would spend it all on sweets!! My, could ...Read more

A memory of Kingsbury in 1958 by Annette Showler

My father and mother bought the fireplace shop in Milnrow Road ( it was called Pollards - and they kept its name), they moved in with my older brother in about 1954. I was born in 1955 and we lived there until we moved to Milnrow in ...Read more

A memory of Rochdale in 1954

I was born in Walthamstow in 1945. In the 50's, I remember going to Epping Forest, the lido swimming pool and watching the Wood Street Walk and also playing out in Turner Road. My name then was Linda Woods and I went to Barret Road School; I just wish we had more photos of the era.

A memory of Walthamstow in 1953 by Linda Wiles

My dad, PC Leslie Ypres Wetherall, was the first policeman to move into the new Police House on New Road. My dad, mum, sister and I moved there from Grindleford. It was a beautiful new house with kitchen, dining ...Read more

A memory of Barlborough in 1956 by Jennifer Mosley

The 1st week of June - Richmond House - Vimy lines. 20 Troop, D.I Sgt Major Geough, Cpl Joness, l/cpl Peter Tiltman, Sgt Geough, 20 Troop won drill for 3rd time - so he keeps the cup. Over my dead body if ...Read more

A memory of Catterick in 1954 by Ken Moore

The biggest disappointment when I visited Newchurch a couple of years ago, was not to find the "Bull Ring" at the top of Seat Naze where we always played as children. Does anyone have pictures of the Kirk Fair which apparently was held in the village in times gone by ?

A memory of Newchurch in 1957 by Gordon Heaton

I was educated at Madingley Church of England School, our Principal and teacher was Gwen Ruddell M.B.E. a remarkable teacher. Educated at Cambridge University she was the school teacher and principal for the ...Read more

A memory of Madingley in 1955 by Martin Newell