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I moved to Lymm in 1955 when I was 10. My form teacher was Mr Whittle. I remember also Mr Low ( who I had a crush on) and Mrs Smith, who took us for needlework. The boys used to do gardening with Mr Low. Some of the others in my ...Read more

A memory of Lymm by Pauline Brown

I went to Weaverham school from 1964 to 1969. I was from Sandiway and travelled each day. Looking back I realise it was a fantastic school. All the pupils in my class were good and we had some fun but caused ...Read more

A memory of Weaverham by Raymond Jones

my dad worked for rainfords after the war .he worked 5 days a week early mornings till late .he enjoyed driving even when he retired .he drove a mini bus for few more years taking children to schools .he lived till he was 96 ..he ran a darts ...Read more

A memory of Crosby by christinehorrocks51

I grew up in Lee, from 1948. My parents owned the bakers in the High street. We first lived in the flat above, with the bakery behind. We then moved to a flat on Marine Parade, not as posh as they are now! We owned the ...Read more

A memory of Lee-on-the-Solent by Sue Lane

I was born in Aust Farm in 1952 as it was my mother's home. It was on the road to Black Rock and my grandfather farmed the fields up to the river. I think the farm's name has changed now. My mum was Winifred Watkins and married my dad ...Read more

A memory of Portskewett by Kathleen Holton

Hi in the early 1960s I worked in Bullpitts Department Store. It was quite an up market family owned business with shops in Southsea and Lee on Solent. I am interested to know if anyone else can remember it. I will ...Read more

A memory of North End by Valerie Marshall

I'm have somewhat distant relationship with Lee Green: My grandparents owned a greengrocers in Weardale Road and I was told that there were soirees at the Turpins where Fred Turpin used to play the piano ..... a lot of Chopin I ...Read more

A memory of Lewisham by Geoff Strowger

Anyone here who went to that hell hole please join https://www.facebook.com/share/kP2qk4iPePENngjk/ And pm myself Cee J Harris or Marion Reid we are a group fighting for Justice for us all

A memory of Fornethy Residential School by Caroline Harris

It was the late 1950's and everyone in my family were keen gardeners. One hotly anticipated event in the garden calender was always the Summer Horticultural Show in Danson Park. Inside the huge white marquee was a marvel of ...Read more

A memory of Bexleyheath by Bernard Schofield

Whenever the annual traveling funfair came to Danson Park in the 1960's for their Easter and Bank Holiday visits, it was party time for the local teens, a golden oportunity to hang out and socialise, meet up with friends old ...Read more

A memory of Bexleyheath by Bernard Schofield