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My story begins in 1951. Born in London but moved to Easington Way three months later, then onto Cruick Avenue. House number 107, opposite Mardyke School. My first memory is 1956? Starting junior school, first day ...Read more

A memory of South Ockendon in 1952 by William Forrest

I lived in Whitfield Place one street down from The Queens Hall picture house later called The Queens Dance Hall; also danced in The Kingsland, The Legion beside the Park Mikes, Byrne Ave and many others. I remember ...Read more

A memory of Birkenhead in 1950 by Ken Mc Guire

In 1950 I lived with my parents in Church House - the partially obscured building on the right. Except for three years during the war I lived there from 1938 to 1958. I remember the spire of the church being struck ...Read more

A memory of Cuckfield in 1950 by J R G Edwards

At the time of this photo I was just 8 years old, and I have a lasting impression of three things from around this time. The first is kind of hazy - animated Red Indian cutouts in the park opposite the prom. Next, the windmill ...Read more

A memory of Paignton in 1955 by Peter Blackmore

From the early days to leaving school and getting married in 1972. Dad - Bob (Robert)Coles, Mum - Doris Coles and my elder brother Barry and I lived above the shop that dad had, it was called J J & R H Coles DIY, in ...Read more

A memory of Aldershot in 1958 by Marilyn (Pru) Spencer (Nee Coles)

People have been asking the name of the pony which was kept in the park where Presto shop used to be. The pony was called DINKY. Also been asked to verify who owned the chicken runs or hen houses in that same area. Airchie Allan was one, Wullie Mcgookin and Joe Carey.

A memory of Kilbirnie in 1955 by John Allan

I was born in Wallace Street, Dumbarton, August 13th 1959 in my grandparent's (Andrew and Mabel Aitken) house named "Bourtree". My other grandparents (Jim and Margaret Brash) lived directly across the road in their house ...Read more

A memory of Dumbarton in 1959 by Gordon Aitken

Hi, my name is Robert and I have lots of memories of staying with my grandparents & aunt who lived on Bonkle Road, right next to the public bar called The Rowan Tree. Across the road was the bing or slag heap which was a adventure ...Read more

A memory of Newmains in 1955 by Robert Brown

Just happened across your print surfing the web, my ancestors lived on Greenaway Street, they were salmon fishers. Their names were Buckley and Barlow. I spent many years down by the river and park as a youngster. Very fond memories, I now live in Canada

A memory of Chester in 1955 by Carole Foot

What a surprise to find a picture of Pinehurst Caravan Park, very likely the only postcard to survive! The site was in Hewarts Lane, Rose Green. My late mother and my great-aunt purchased a caravan 'Romany' on the site and ...Read more

A memory of Aldwick in 1958 by Colin Read