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Dad used to take us in a rowing boat on the lake. We had to take turns rowing and we were only 4, 5 and 6 years of age. Not sure health and safety would approve now!!! I remember being called in eg "number 2 your time is up". Great memories.

A memory of Middlesbrough in 1955 by Margaret Wilson

I attended Brighton Ave. and left in 1959. I had three teachers, the first was Mr ( Basher) Bennet, the second was Mr. Thompson and the third was Mr. Lewis. I was one of Harry Botcherby's specials and can state ...Read more

A memory of Gateshead in 1959 by Michael Porrett

I remember going to The Odeon on Saturday mornings with my cousins. My family lived in Stephenson's Way then before we moved to Chelveston Drive. It was a long walk from what was The Lodge Park Estate and we'd go in a gang and replay the ...Read more

A memory of Corby in 1950 by Moira Jones

I remember well playing in the Chadsmoor School football team back in the 50s with the likes of Malcolm Beard and John "Hagger" Hale, and the sports teacher was a guy called Mr Boot. Also spent many happy hours at the Methodist youth club.

A memory of Chadsmoor in 1950 by Rod Gardiner

Jack & Unice Spencer were my grandparents, they owned the boats on Pickmere Lake. My life after the war was idillic when living with them, thousands flocked from Salford & Manchester to camp, fish and row my ...Read more

A memory of Pickmere in 1953 by John Bailey

My mother was a housekeeper on a farm there and my memories are of hay making, milking and butter churning. I loved ever year I was there; I can't remember the family but I have been back and what a feeling i got....it was ...Read more

A memory of Keith in 1951 by Valerie Carver

Wedding breakfast in the Crown Hotel. Has any one got any photos of the Crown?

A memory of Slough in 1959 by Robin Adair

My Grandad lived in 8 College Street Worcester, just opposite the Cathedral. Part of the house was this room that went over the lytch gate and through to the street behind, which I ...Read more

A memory of Worcester in 1950 by Jennifer Jewkes

The Anson family arrived at Strensall in 1957. My father was at the camp as a 'skill at arms' instructor until 1959 attached to the K.O.Y.L.I. I can remember the first day at school in Strensall village.I caught the bus which ...Read more

A memory of Strensall in 1957 by Kathryn Anson

Hello to all. I was born to Irish Parents who lived in Essex in 1956. My birth is registered from Club Cottage, Kingsmoor Road, Great Parndon in Essex. My Mum was a caretaker and assistant at a Girls school, that year. Rose ...Read more

A memory of Great Parndon in 1956 by Roseanna Donohoe