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My name is Pauline Stanhope (nee Young). I was born on the Syon Estate, 1944. Growing up there was very carefree. The local park (rec) was right opposite our house. I spent many happy hours playing there with the local children. In ...Read more

A memory of Brentford in 1950 by Pauline Stanhope

Wherever I am I always say my home is Bedlinog - very proud to have been born there. Such happy memories, family, friends and places. I lived on the square and although no longer, I still pop to sit outside my parents home ...Read more

A memory of Bedlinog in 1950 by Patreesa Osmond

I remember playing in the park, opposite my house in Waun Fawr. Thats as far as I was allowed to go until I learnt how to fool my parents, then it was up to the Blue Lake or the Waun-y-pound usually as we were skipping ...Read more

A memory of Rassau in 1967 by Sharon Bennett

I remember walking the bridge from Stapenhill grounds to get to school in Bond Street, it was the Technical High School then, but was the Burton Grammar School when my brother went in the 50s. The bridge was for ...Read more

A memory of Burton upon Trent in 1960

I remember walking from the bridge onto the ox hay as a teenager, there was a fete and barbeque during the day and a dance at night under a big marquee, complete with a wooden floor. A liitle further along the bridge were ...Read more

A memory of Burton upon Trent in 1960

Must have spoken to you at some time as I used to buy all my singles, ep's & lp's from Rhythms. Used to go in one of the booths to listen before I bought and I am pretty sure I bought my first record player there. Goods ...Read more

A memory of Redhill by Glyn Trathan

A good view of the connecting bridge between Windsor and Eton. Only now open to foot traffic.

A memory of Windsor by Carolyn Babin

Yes, I remember how exciting it was to walk over the Toll Bridge and see the water through the gaps in the boards!

A memory of Selby in 1966 by Katharine Hope

I too, lived in the Triangle and have very lovely memories of Mr Sewter the milkman who sold the most delicious orange juice, which you were only allowed when ill. And don't forget the horse and cart, Mr Heather the farmer ...Read more

A memory of Lindford in 1953 by Jo Robinson

I lived on Commercial Road, Aberbeeg with my mam, dad, three brothers and sister a stones throw from Aberbeeg School which I attended when Mr Talbot was headmaster. My local chapel was in Glandawr and has been demolished. I belonged to ...Read more

A memory of Aberbeeg by Jill Galloway