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Lime Grove

I was born in Buchaven in Fife. I stayed in 93 Lime Grove and have great memories of the cul de sac. An old Polish couple, the Rhodes, stayed next door, then there was the Murray's, the Capes, the Livingstones, the Wipers, the ...Read more

A memory of Methilhill in 1973 by Anne Watters

Jackson's Mill

I grew up in Bourne End and went to the Primary School from 1954 to 1960. My father, Dennis Sharley, was the catering manager at the Mill. I vividly remember collecting newspaper to be weighed and sold for a few shillings. Also ...Read more

A memory of Bourne End in 1955 by Chris Sharley

Willingham School

I remember my first day at Willingham School. I was so daunted by Mrs Readers presence. She was so authoritative and strong of mind and confidence. She never demanded respect, she would never have to because she earned ...Read more

A memory of Willingham by Stow in 1971 by Robin Merrall

The Toy Shop In Queens Road

I remember the toy shop, there was also a dolls hospital at the back of the shop where my beloved dolls were taken to have their broken limbs fixed and also to have the occasional eye replaced.

A memory of Buckhurst Hill in 1950 by Susan Brainwood

Jaywick Sands From 1954 1960

I first discovered Jaywick when I was just ten years old in 1954. I was taken there by my parents in a 1936 Bedford Van to stay with my uncle Bill, aunt Flo and cousin Bill who was 6 months younger than me. This would ...Read more

A memory of Jaywick in 1954 by James Tyler

Working At Litton Mill

I went to work at Litton Mill when I was seventeen. Worked in the Sizing, Charlie Mellor was the supervisor. I met many lovely people and a great lot of characters. The sizing was machines with huge rollers set in a bed ...Read more

A memory of Litton Mill by Elsie Hollis

Daisy Bank School

Daisy Bank, with the lollipop lady always there and ready to tell you off if you were not concentrating on crossing the road. Playing tick and kiss chase in the playground. Looking after my little sister ...Read more

A memory of Bradley

Working At The Coop Store.

This used to be a very busy street, with the Coop Store, butchers and the office at the back of the butchers, also the coal yard at the back. I worked at the Coop 1957 to 1963, very happy times. In the winter, the ...Read more

A memory of Moulton in 1957 by Jackie Tyrrell

Games We Played

Kick the can, blocky, true dare, will, force, cant tell,or promise, I think it went something like that. I can't remember the game but we used a word 'skinch' that meant you where neutural or something like that. I was talking to my ...Read more

A memory of Crook

Visiting Friendly Germans

Who still alive remembers the several small bombs dropped on the right side of the mountain looking down the valley. The 2 larger ones dropped on the left side and the three bombs dropped in the village itself that ...Read more

A memory of Cwmfelinfach in 1940 by Thomas Bisgrove

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