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I was born in 19 Windsor Terrace in 1949. I remember growing up in Haswell and going to the school at the top of the road opposite Church Street where I went to both the infants and the juniors. We used to go up the ...Read more

A memory of Haswell in 1959 by Michael Johnson

I was born in a house in Oaks Way, which joined Oaks Road. We used to play on the green, but it was too slow and slopey for ball games. Every Saturday we were sent down to cross the railway and get fresh rolls from the bakers, on the other side of the railway line.

A memory of Kenley in 1964

I remember moving to High Wycombe with my Mam and Dad from Wales, I would have been about seven years old. We were coming to stay with my father's uncle and his daughter. Always remember seeing a bottle of ...Read more

A memory of High Wycombe in 1953 by Roy Bolderson

I was lucky enough to ride some some lovely ponies and horses stabled on The Avenue. My mum and l would ride out over Epsom Downs, Walton Heath, Headley Heath and Mickleham Downs. It was a wonderful way to ...Read more

A memory of Walton on the Hill in 1969 by Patricia White

I lived on Farm Road behind the police station facing the court house. There were so many lovely old buildings on the Square that I remember. The most prominent one for me was the sweet shop, it had such beautiful ...Read more

A memory of Pontlottyn in 1960

I lived opposite the Angel Hotel from 1940 to 1955. There were several farms in Bolton and most of the farmers had children my age, so I spent many happy hours in the farm yards and country lanes. My best friend Anne ...Read more

A memory of Bolton Upon Dearne in 1940 by Janet Lancaster

My dad, lived with his family in Bolton upon Dearne from the age of about 3yrs in 1921. They were (like many others) very poor. My grandad, Frank Coombs (who my dad is named for) and my ...Read more

A memory of Bolton Upon Dearne by Helen Higgins

I'm so pleased to see the picture of the post office in Yorkletts. I spent several childhood holidays with my Nan and Gran at Yorkletts, and struggle to recall anything but vague memories of the place. But I do remember walking ...Read more

A memory of Yorkletts in 1956

I have many memories of living in Spencers Wood. I lived on the main road, house name Tidewell. My grandfather used to live in Ivanhoe further down the ...Read more

A memory of Spencers Wood in 1949 by Mary Parish

Been back to Bongs many times over the years - never bumped into anyone I knew until one Sunday afternoon. It was at the Mort Arms, just a few in but it had a poster with Karaoke Thurs Nights, I like singing so ...Read more

A memory of Tyldesley in 1960 by Malcolm Whalley