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I was born in Barkingside and remember the Holy Trinity Church (Rev. Newman), where I was baptised, confirmed and married. I left in 1965. Memories abound! Especially riding my bike to Barton's bakery during Easter to ...Read more

A memory of Barkingside by Carol Watts

I used the post office many times as a child and teenager. I started my first savings account in 1963 at Upton Lea post office and still have the original book with about 3 pounds 15 shillings on ...Read more

A memory of Slough by Pete Barnes

Born in December 1957 my maiden name was Kemp I must have started in Mrs Padgets class St Joseph's circa 1962. i remember the alphabet in pictures around the wall A is for apple B is for ball, C is for cat & ...Read more

A memory of Pontefract by Margaret Lewis

This photograph brings back many memories of the Coleford of my childhood. The area round the Town Clock has changed a few times over the years mainly to accomodate the increase in traffic. The building on the far side ...Read more

A memory of Coleford in 1955

As my fourteenth birthday hove into view and we entered the summer of 1939 it became clear that we could soon be at war with Germany. Bushey Heath was just fifteen miles north-west of central London. ...Read more

A memory of Barnstaple in 1930 by Paul Wigmore

They used to have a club for youngsters at the Baptist Church in High Street on Thursday nights, sometimes I would call in. Sometimes they would be a Magic Lantern, stories from the Bible. But one night I was passing, with no ...Read more

A memory of Boston in 1940 by Bob Marriott

I remember walking to Brierley Hill Grammar school and back home to Pensnett most days, sometimes alone, sometimes with friends. We walked up Mill Street then down the High Street, with Chattin and Hortons, Woolworths to ...Read more

A memory of Pensnett in 1952 by Edna Stephens

My first job after leaving school at 15 was at Lipton's grocers. Their shop was at the top of the High Street on the right, between Marks & Spencer and Timothy Whites. The top of the street was a t-junction, you ...Read more

A memory of Kidderminster by Malcolm Knowles

60 Gonsolva Road...I lived here from 1947 until my family had to move out in 1960. Slum clearance they called it. One car in the road. The Batty family, who lived further down the road, went hopping every year. A flat back lorry ...Read more

A memory of Battersea in 1950 by Pamela Brooker

My whole childhood, teenage years and early adulthood was spent in Brotton. I lived at the 'top end' between the Green Tree and Chemist Corner. I have many happy memories of life in Brotton - attending the infant/junior school ...Read more

A memory of Brotton in 1957 by Kay Grainger