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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

Anybody have any information on my third great grandfather and grandmother Thomas Davies born in Llanbedr abt 1832 and Mary Davies born abt 1837 in Upton, Liverpool He was a shoemaker in Well Street, Ruthin. They had a ...Read more

A memory of Ruthin in 1860 by Karen Jones

I was born in Salford, one of six children to Edith Casey and Ken Casey, their other children consisted of Linda, Alan, Barry, Ken, Paul and of course myself. We lived at number 50 Bury Street which was off Ellor Street. ...Read more

A memory of Salford in 1955 by Nigel Yates

I was born at the Louise Margaret Hospital at Aldershot while my father was RSM at Longmoor, then of course the home of the well known Longmoor Military Railway. I was christened at the St Martin's Garrison Church. ...Read more

A memory of Longmoor Camp by Richard Hodder

I remember the old school which was opposite the kirk and also Tortilano's ice cream shop. I started school in 1951/52 I think it was, and Capt Gracie was the Headmaster who ruled as though he was still in the army. I lived in ...Read more

A memory of Fallin in 1952 by Matthew Ford

My mum is from Eltham, Ann Diamond, born 1935. Her dad, Frank Diamond was one of 11 and his mum, my great nan, lived till she was nearly 100, in the same house I believe. I was the 89th grand-child, so no doubt there are a lot ...Read more

A memory of Eltham in 1940 by Debbie Richards

My great grandfather was a blacksmith in Rainham from 1875 until 1922 when he died. His name was Frederick Fynn and he worked in back lane. My grandfather and father were also born in Rainham, but I was born in Dagenham in 1946.

A memory of Hornchurch by Bernie Fynn

My grandfather owned the Old Bell and Steelyard through WWII until the mid 50's. Unfortunately he died before I was born, but I've been visiting Woodbridge to see relatives who still ...Read more

A memory of Woodbridge in 1948 by Barbara Smith