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I was born in Olney in May 1945. My mum had been sent from bombed out East London to a safe place to have her baby, me. I was taken back to London 2 weeks after I was born. The house where I was born had been set up for pregnant women ...Read more

A memory of Buckingham by Carol Chaplin

I lived in Inkerman Barracks with my Spanish sister-in-law, Josie, and her family for a few months and was married out of her house on 9 August 1969 and then moved to Guildford! Then my Gibraltarian brother-in-law returned ...Read more

A memory of Knaphill in 1969 by Sylvia Turner

My grandparents, Fred and Rose Organ, lived at 67 West Way. My mother, Betty Eileen, and I came from the United States to visit on holiday in 1955. I was 6 years old at the time. I went to Heston School for a ...Read more

A memory of Heston in 1955 by Christy Rolf

Memories of Norbury and Thornton Heath are still vivid for me as I revisited the area a couple of years ago and many of the places I recall are still standing. Sadly, many are not. The Rex cinema was a ...Read more

A memory of Croydon in 1950 by Viv Doyle

Does anyone have any information about a girl being accused of murder of her new-born baby and hung at Bodmin in 1828? I am writing a book about her. She worked on the Menabilly estate. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.

A memory of Menabilly by Dian Lancaster

I was born in 1954 at home (22 Northway) and moved with brothers and sister to Greenway. I went to Holy Trinity school, my Mum started as a temporary dinner lady on the same day and was still ...Read more

A memory of Wallington by joan.munns

Hope someone spots this, and can help! My Grandad, John Greaves, was born in March 1881 in Leasingthorne. HIs mother was pregnant, unmarried, and living with her parents and siblings in Northumberland. She was seen as ...Read more

A memory of Leasingthorne by Linda Greaves

I was at the school 77 I think possibly 78. I remember trying to run away a couple of times & also being mortified at having to stand naked in a queue while we were ‘bathed’ 2 at a time in a small room, & ...Read more

A memory of Fornethy Residential School by Deborah Wade

Hi Terrence I remember when you were born I have fond memories of living with your gran and grandad your mum took me to school on my first day I Ali remember your cousin David and auntie Alma I’m sure you may have photos when you ...Read more

A memory of Salford by brenda.omullane

HI I am trying to track down a lady who had a baby here in 1953. The mothers name was Margaret Cook. I'm afraid I don't have much else to go on. She had a little girl in June 1953. The little girl was adopted ...Read more

A memory of Elswick by Donna Coles Thompson