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My grandad had a pie & pea shop in The Springs, evidently it was the front for a betting shop. My mum who is now 84 tells me she used to work in the shop and that my grandad Exley ...Read more

A memory of Wakefield in 1940 by Sandra Halstead

I'd love to hear anyone's memories of the Deakin fairground family based at Alma Street at Brynmawr. I am currently researching for a forthcoming book on the history of the family. Any information/memories/stories/photos would be ...Read more

A memory of Brynmawr by Bill Treen

My grandfather moved to Easington and worked at the pit for two spells. He married a girl from the village and they had 7 children. The family moved to the Midlands in the 1930s. One uncle returned after the war and ran ...Read more

A memory of Easington Colliery by Vivien Williamson

Yes, I remember the Club House - I seem to recall we went there after the Primary school and before the Junior School but I could be wrong! I remember the playground there and going home from school across the old ...Read more

A memory of Addiscombe in 1954 by Linda Edginton

I remember my dad taking a photo of me and my two sisters at the foot of the statue back in 1962. It looks so much smaller now. What fond memories we had! I enjoyed feeding the swans as well as the little ducks. I am ...Read more

A memory of Wellingborough by Anthony Wynn

see southallknowhere site and photos...all remembered by many

A memory of Southall by Yvonne Butler

My mother, Eunice Weeks, came from Cwm, went into service in Bristol and London at 13 years old. Married in Cwm 1938, lived in London where my brother was born in 1939. Our house was bombed so Mum evacuated to her family ...Read more

A memory of Waun Lwyd in 1940 by Yvonne Barnett

Does anyone remember 'Argyle Street', I used live there as a young girl, now Sainsburys stands on that site in Belgrave. I would love to see any old photos if anyone has any of old Belgrave and the roundabout. It would be really appreciated.

A memory of Leicester in 1969 by Carole Bonsall

My nan and grandad used to live in the dwellings near the hospital. Their names were George and Florence ARCHER. Has anyone got any photos of the dwellings or hospital. We cannot find any. My brothers still live in Tilbury.

A memory of Tilbury in 1950 by Lynn Davidson Nee Archer

I lived in Lower Brougton Road since 1934 and still do. Best wishes, John Potts.

A memory of Salford by John Potts