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I remember travelling from Newport to Dundee (and back) many times on the ferry. I know there were two boats but I can't remember their names. I have a feeling one was THE ALICIA CRAIG ?? but not sure. Can anyone help with the names or photos, or both please.

A memory of Dundee in 1952 by Joan Hall

I lived in Coombes Road, Dagenham and started school in 1950 at Arnold Road infants school. I have fond memories of Mrs Owen who taught history at this school. In 1952 my family moved to the prefabs in Goresbrook Road but I ...Read more

A memory of Dagenham in 1950 by James Kemp

The 99 club was in the hotel, it was great in the 1970's. I worked in the hotel and met some fab people; seems like only yesterday. All the Forest players use to come in the 99 club from the 70's. Anyone remember the DJs Derek, ...Read more

A memory of West Bridgford in 1971 by Kay Shepherd

I went to Lymm Grammar when it moved from the top of Orchard Ave. to Oughtrington. Part of this was a fabulous old family home and the other part which they added on, was new. I remember the entrance and the huge columns ...Read more

A memory of Oughtrington in 1964 by Doreen Harrison

I was born in Bucklow Hill outside Altrincham in 1945. I lived at 60, Cromwell Rd, Winnington Park. At the age of 5 I started to attend Winnington Park Junior School. I was living with my grandparents at the time. My ...Read more

A memory of Northwich by Ivan Kelsall

After a series of amazing coincidences, I was to trace my step brother Roy Dixon, and arranged to meet him while I stayed at the Garforth Holiday Inn hotel for four days in February 2008. We were the sons of our late father ...Read more

A memory of Kippax in 2008 by Geoffrey Dixon Hamilton

My first visit to Newchurch was to see my grandparents who rented a flat at the back of the vicarage. My grandfather was Alfred Rigden and my step grandmother was Dorothy, nee Billing. They were retired at the time, ...Read more

A memory of Newchurch in 1954 by Doreen Bishop

I was born in number 31 Penylan Road, Argoed. With wonderful memories of playing in the fields all around, Argoed, it was such a safe place to play. Building camps in the front field, making dams in the stream next to my ...Read more

A memory of Argoed, The by David Edwards

I was not born in Thurnscoe, but lived there in Chaple Street. I do not rember the number but it was at the top end, maybe the third house down. I do recall that when we moved into the house that it was very clean but had a ...Read more

A memory of Thurnscoe in 1976 by Roland Mitchell

My nan lived at 11 Basket Gardens, which was near the pleasaunce, and she would take us there when we visited her. It was a wonderful place, my favourite being the stepping stones which led through a small stream, My school, the Gorden, ...Read more

A memory of Eltham in 1954 by Jill Parish