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I started at Hurn in 1980. I remember having to go to London in the summer to John Lewis for the huge uniform & kit. Having come from a poor background it was amazing that I was going to a private school and ...Read more

A memory of Hurn in 1980 by James Henderson

Being aware that our family name was unusual, I was told by my brother, Philip Glentworth, that a village called Glentworth existed quite near to his home in Gainsborough in Lincs. Quite soon after I visited Glentworth, ...Read more

A memory of Glentworth in 1987 by Melvyn Glentworth

Perhaps someone will correct me on the year. It was the year when Billy Graham was doing the crusade within the Ipswich football stadium. Many times I'd pass my time away at the docks. I would fish for eels or any fish that ...Read more

A memory of Ipswich in 1984 by Roland Mitchell

I left Heolddu comprehensive school in Bargoed in 1985 and I went straight onto a YTS. I had to get a bus down to Ystrad to start my apprenticeship at ''Ystrad Mynach training workshop'' which was in Penalta ...Read more

A memory of Ystrad Mynach in 1985 by Andrew Dexter

Hello , just like to seek people that ended up at the special school for children like myself for not attending school and where sent to the tir-y-berth not sure of the name as it's been 29 years sorry . Back then it was a place ...Read more

A memory of Tir-y-berth in 1984 by Christopher Cook

I have some great memories of the Royalty Ballroom at Southgate, just wondering if anyone else remembers this great place or any photo's

A memory of Southgate in 1980 by Brian Roberts

I went to Hassall Green School and unfortunately left 20/2/1981. I often look back at the school remembering its cosy structure and the lovely teachers, Mrs Mitchell and Mrs Tough. We did assembly in the mornings often ...Read more

A memory of Hassall Green in 1980 by Anthony Raitt

I was married in 1982 and moved into Park Farm (next to the church). There was a school, a church, village hall, a bowling green, two social clubs BNFL & EAT, a railway station and the Women's ...Read more

A memory of Capenhurst in 1982 by Joanna Pemberton

I've grown up and lived in Murdishaw, all my life. I've a lot of happy memories here, so many good friends during my life. I still live here an still enjoy the area, I have lovely neighbours. I now have 2 boys growing up here, also having great times.

A memory of Murdishaw in 1986 by Sharon Bird

My very first job was working in Lewisham for Fred Morris. He was a huge fellow that used to drink in the pub my mum and step father drank in just on the Lee high Road. He was a wonderful man who knew that mum was ...Read more

A memory of Lewisham in 1983 by Belinda Clare