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I was born in Monton, lived in Monton during my childhood and moved to Eccles. I went to Eccles Parish School which at the time was run by nuns. They taught us pretty well and watched over us even when we washed our hands, and if ...Read more

A memory of Eccles in 1973 by R. Sultan

My name is Daniel (Danny) Cronin, the youngest of 5 and the only boy of Harry 'H' and Ann Cronin. My life began on the 27th of November 1970. My first place of residence was Recreation Road where I have ...Read more

A memory of Houghton Regis in 1970 by Daniel Cronin

Spent many a hot summer lounging around with friends in Park Road, Gatley Hill (especially fishing for sticklebacks in the stream) and the school fields, not to mention the village. Great local shops owned by friendly local people. ...Read more

A memory of Gatley in 1975 by Wassim Dean

The year was 1970. Myself and a friend were typical 15 year old youths of the time, well, typical for our type of neighborhood. We had long hair, pierced ears, denim jeans and jackets and owned but a couple of shillings ...Read more

A memory of Trelights in 1970 by Rod Templar

Balloon Woods. Most people says it was a hell hole. Yes some parts of it was. But to a child it was good. There were more quite a few blocks. Some had four floors, these were called Tansley Walk, Bealey Walk, Hartington ...Read more

A memory of Wollaton in 1971 by Jean Smith

What a place! If you're not born here, run for the hills! But I love it, I still see faces of long ago that do too, or why didn't we move away a long time ago!! My mum and dad were the best, I never got hit by them but ...Read more

A memory of Barking in 1970 by Michael Jacob

Lovely memories of Tyn-y-Morfa Sunday School on the Warran while spending the summers at Mounds Caravan Park . "Sunshine Corner All is Jolly Fine It's for children under 99 It's a pleasure - all the treats are ...Read more

A memory of Tyn-y-Morfa in 1970 by Jane Johnson

We used to have children's parties here, I remember a Christmas party in the large hall attached to the pub, with all the village children and there was always a huge Christmas tree in the car park with fairy ...Read more

A memory of Rothwell in 1974 by Rosie Whitaker

I was brought up, on and off, in my childhood in Swarland Terrace, Red Row followed by Hadston, The Coutry Parks and Acklington. I moved away in 1974 to join the Army and only go back to visit my Mum once ...Read more

A memory of North Seaton in 1973 by Stephen Groom

It was the long hot summer and I'd been posted to HMS Inskip. We moved into married quarters at 6c Nelson Gardens, don't know if it's still there? We loved it there one of our better postings, we'd love to visit again, we always talk ...Read more

A memory of Inskip in 1976 by Arthur Fraser