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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

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 father was a Aircraft Engineer for K.L.M. He started as an apprentice at Croydon Airport in 1934. After the second world war, Croydon was getting too small for the larger aircraft coming along, so K.L.M. ...Read more

A memory of Cranford in 1948 by John Howard

My Grandparents - David C. Davidson and Isabel Cunningham were from Slamanan and came to the U.S. in 1906. David was a coal miner alongside of George Cunningham who came to the U.S. with David; my Grandmother ...Read more

A memory of Slamannan in 1900 by June Maxwell Mc Clain

My grandfather, Peter Brown, was born in Coldstream in 1875. His parents, John and Mary Ann Wallace lived in a cottage on the Hirsel estate. Peter was a joiner, as was John. Peter emigrated to New Zealand and was the first person ...Read more

A memory of Coldstream by Beryl Crawford

I was born in Victoria Terrace in Cleckheaton, which I think is near the old railway station. This was in the 1940's and although my family moved away from Cleck in 1950, I still visit my roots every few years. Does anyone ...Read more

A memory of Cleckheaton by Pauline Parkman

I was born at Gate Burton Hall in April 1941. My mother was evacuated from North London. Went back a few years ago and took some photos, but has now been turned into flats and was unable to go inside. My mother had memories of a grand chandelier that was covered in sacking in the main hall.

A memory of Gate Burton in 1941 by Vernon Simmons

My memory is from my father Douglas Willcocks, he would speek of his grandfather in Gunnislake. He said, that he owned a pub called the Rising Sun. I am trying to locate relatives that might have info. His ...Read more

A memory of Burraton in 1940 by Christine Jackson

My name is Wendy and I was born in Camberwell in 1961 and we lived at 9 Peckham Grove, Peckham. My brother was born there in 1964. My parents were Lin and Ron Clackson. We immigrated to Australia in 1968 as 10 pound poms.

A memory of Peckham in 1961 by Wendi Guy

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