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My Mum and Dad owned the Orange Cafe on the Staines Road West but when I came along, they moved to Green Lane. My brother and I had many happy days down on the Island in Lower Sunbury, both using the pool or swimming ...Read more

A memory of Sunbury in 1956 by John Rogers

I lived in Union St flats, Amanda Ave. I will never forget my roots, and the best childhood you could wish for. There were 7 of us best friends, we played out all day and night without a worry in the world. Kick can, raillivo, ...Read more

A memory of Ardwick in 1957 by Linda Quinn

We went to stay at Plas-Y-Nant, Easter, Whit and Summer every year in the 50s. It was simply wonderful. Yes, I remember Auntie Lena and the whole range of little customs and practices we willingly engaged in. Not the least ...Read more

A memory of Betws Garmon in 1955 by Derek West

Does anyone remember the Hounslow Welsh Society which used to meet in a room in the grounds of Hounslow Hospital? My surname was Richards then & my Dad was a producer of the amateur dramatics & we also had a ...Read more

A memory of Hounslow in 1952 by Peggy Roberts

After the war (1945) an elder brother was sent to a boy's home in Sidcup, Kent and two years later, I was sent to Chertsey. WE WERE SEPARATED. We had been sent to a family in Epsom Surrey for the duration of ...Read more

A memory of Chertsey in 1951 by Ronald Strange

I remember spending many happy times at Martins Grove Swimming Pool.The hot summer days, the park packed with children and parents. The high jumping board, the slide and fountain. I lived in Bramar Avenue. My Grandparents lived in Pinnacle Hill, I have happy memories of living in Bexleyheath.

A memory of Barnehurst in 1953 by Michele Richardson Currie

My grandfather, Peter Heywood was head gardener and sexton at the cemetery till his later retirement. If anybody knows of any of the men there during the 50s' onwards, please let me know. He lived at Springwater Cottage in the valley below Lily Hill Street.

A memory of Bury in 1959 by Jane Heywood

I too, was born in Argent Street, No 85, next door to Potters Shop. Only the alleyway divided our house from them, and two doors away from The Castle. I have fond memories of growing up in the early sixties, and my adventures ...Read more

A memory of Grays in 1958 by Mike Walker

My name is Gareth Davis, brother of Yvonne Davis, and son of Harry & Gwen Davis, originally of 35, Heol yr Ynis, Abergarw Estate, commonly known as "The Hostels". I remember my big sister Yvonne walking me over ...Read more

A memory of Abergarw in 1954 by Gareth Davis

I used to live in Aintree Lane, by St Giles's Church in the only council houses. I'm one of twelve children - the Ferrie's, and everyone knew at least one of us. I remember playing in Aintree race course, skating around the ...Read more

A memory of Old Roan Sta in 1959