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A few of us used to do the this walk on most Sundays. We used to meet at Bins Coalyard. Coming in to Plains from Clarkstone, we walked in to Plains, turn right past the signal box across the railway, over ...Read more

A memory of Plains in 1957 by John Potter

Memories of The Mumbles by John S. Batts Viewing on-line a collection of Frith’s old photos of The Mumbles has jogged many memories. For me the place was simply known as “Mumbles,” home to a much-treasured uncle ...Read more

A memory of Mumbles, The by John S. Batts

With big hugs from waiting family on one of the many platforms that was Central Station, we hurried though the noise and clouds of steam towards the station exit and into the sunlight...my ...Read more

A memory of Newcastle upon Tyne in 1940 by Raymond Hay

I was born to Janette (maiden name Fowler) and Charlie Ross in 1959 and lived at 13 Main Street and then 15 Guffock Road. My granny and grandad were Isabel and William Fowler(aka 'Slip Fowler' the bookie!). I ...Read more

A memory of Kelloholm by Isabella Agnew

My parents, brother and I moved to Loughton in 1959. Our next door neighbours (Mr & Mrs Angel) were already retired and called Loughton 'The Village'. My mum got a job working in the sweetshop next ...Read more

A memory of Loughton by Julia Spicer

We hired a riverside chalet called 'La Dak' on the Martham side of the river, there were two families sharing. I remember there was no car access to the chalet so we had to park the cars next to the ...Read more

A memory of Potter Heigham in 1968 by Mike Atherley

My father owned the corner shop (newsagents) adjacent to Park View Road, opposite Holy Trinity church from 1961 until it was pulled down in 1968. My parents, sister, brother and I lived in the accommodation ...Read more

A memory of Southall by soberty1956

I was at park hall camp from 8th March 1954 Don't remember much about it as I,m 81 But I was wondering if anyone from my intake has any photos of our passing out parade , Sure would be grateful for any,,,,,,I am Bill. Jolley. From Wigan At. Gunnerbill1@blueyonder.co.uk

A memory of Ledbury by gunnerbill1

I have lived on cedar street in ashton under lyne from being born to getting married and moving on the street opposite cedar street , Alderley street , my mum being still on Cedar street now , I remember where my ...Read more

A memory of Ashton-Under-Lyne by ultimatechez

I lived in Battersea from about 1939 to 1949 when we moved to Hornsey in North London. We lived with my grandparents who owned the Southern Dining Rooms, a transport café opposite the marshalling yards, ...Read more

A memory of Battersea in 1947 by Patricia Hines