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I used to live in Iris St with my grandma as both parents were dead. My father was killed in the war and my mother died when I was seven. When my gran died, when I was fourteen, I had to go to live with a aunt and uncle ...Read more

A memory of Oldham in 1960 by Carol Dawson

I lived in South Warnborough 1968-74 at 'Thatch End' and latterly The Old Parsonage. Both were on Lees Hill. From here I was collected and went to school in Alton. My sister attended Long Sutton Primary. Her headmaster ...Read more

A memory of South Warnborough in 1968 by James Pratt

I was a nurse at pastures form 1962 to 1969, and I remember both Iris and Harold Severn very well. Iris was a Ward Sister, and Harold was a Charge Nurse, the male equivalent. Both were characters with a great sense of humour. They ...Read more

A memory of Mickleover by Ivor Wilkinson

I was brought up in North Road too, number 17. My godparents Edie and Jack Harris lived next door at number 19. I remember Brenda and Christine well. I hope you are both happy and healthy. I used to have a dog walking round for pocket money... very happy days.

A memory of Bedfont in 1959 by Sharon Wren

I recall the day the iron footbridge was lowered into place over the canal. I'm probably wrong but I think it was lowered into its position by a huge crane, how they got it to the bridge I've no idea. Have I dreamt this ...Read more

A memory of Carnforth in 1945 by Joan Mawson

I was born in Mitcham in 1929 and lived as a baby in Queens Road aka "rocky" or "Rocks Terrace" my Grandfather was called Truelove and had a shop in Queens Road. Hard to belive now but a horse and cart owner would stop ...Read more

A memory of Mitcham in 1930 by Derek Jones

I was in camp in the late 50's early 60's. I am trying to find out which years it might have been. The first time it was a husband /wife team looking after us. The following year we had a young lady. The music we ...Read more

A memory of Leverington

My parents sold their house in Dover and moved to one of the new bungalows built in West Hougham. I was recovering from a motorcycle accident and walking on crutches so they took me with them. I recall the first winter it snowed ...Read more

A memory of West Hougham in 1965 by Stuart Grant

I remember the huts in Thames Rd - I lived in No.14, adjacent to the allotments from birth until I was 5 yrs old. Then moved to 46 Howard Rd Barking between Abbey Rd and Gascoigne Rd great memories of both homes. Vivid memories of ...Read more

A memory of Barking in 1949 by Graham Smith(Mancey)

I remember Welling Corner so well. My father owned the fish shop on the right and we lived in the flat over the shop. Welling then was a buzzing place and I used to love watching from my bedroom window. I still remember the shops; ...Read more

A memory of Welling in 1955 by Madeleine Marshall