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I grew up in Warminster during the late 50's early 60's, living at 20 Station Road. Dad was a policeman. I went to the Old Close and New Close schools before moving away in 65. On Saturday mornings I used to walk along ...Read more

A memory of Warminster in 1963 by Adrian Smith

I was born in Ferrers Rd (behind Ice Rink in Streatham). Moved to Kempshott Rd at beginning of the sixties, it was the road past the Pied Bull pub and South London Motors (a huge car sales place) was on the corner. Spent ...Read more

A memory of Streatham in 1966

I was born in 1954. My parents were Bill and Renee Ashton, sisters Margaret, Isabel and Irene. My father was in charge of parks and cemeteries in Westhoughton until reorganisation circa 1973 when he became superintendent of parks, ...Read more

A memory of Westhoughton in 1960 by Susan Mitten

Our parents used to take us for picnics on the Banks. In those days we had nets and used to be allowed to catch the butterflies and identify them. My father taught us the names of the wild flowers, there used to be wild ...Read more

A memory of Gillingham in 1963 by Caroline Smyth

My stepfather grew up in Carshalton, and because he had to travel a great deal in his work, I lived on The Causeway in Carshalton with my step-grandmother. I attended Hackbridge Infants School, and Hackbridge School for Girls. I would ...Read more

A memory of Carshalton in 1963 by Debra Robles

I am looking for any information regarding my family who lived in Railway Gardens, Stanley. Father: Thomas. Mother: Jane. Children: Cyllene, Jenny, Irene, Lawrence and Tommy. If any one has any information, please get in touch.

A memory of Stanley in 1960 by Sandra Wilson

My abiding memory of Hyde as a child growing up in the late 50's - 60's was going shopping with my mum on a Saturday afternoon. My mum always dressed up as though it was a special occasion. We always went into Ibbotson's where my auntie ...Read more

A memory of Hyde in 1964 by Julia Izatt

From about 1961, it was my job to be up at 4.30am every Sunday so as to pack paperbags for delivery througout the valley. Then when I had passed my driving test I had to deliver the bags to the lads for them to do the rounds - ...Read more

A memory of Stocksbridge in 1961 by Brian Payne

Lived in Soutergate, no 50 with my nan, Aggie Gardener and grandad, Hurbert. Went to Church Walk & Victoria schools. I remember well Richy Gelder (smithy), Mr Powell the cobbler, the folk at the old friends, good old Cissy ...Read more

A memory of Ulverston in 1960 by Pete Foxon

I came to live with my grandparents in Treasury View after my mother had died in a car accident where we lived, on the Isle of Wight. I had been to Ickham before as a baby, and in later years was told many times by neighbours ...Read more

A memory of Ickham in 1964 by Deborah Sawyers