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My father worked for a company called Kango Electric Hammers LTD after leaving school (in 1962) as a Lathe Operator. I believe he worked for them straight from school so we are looking at ...Read more

A memory of Morden by Kerry Hurle

I lived in Barkinside from 1952 until 1969. My parents were there until 2007 so I have seen so many changes. We originally lived in Clayhall, St Claire Close and my parents moved to Brandville Gardens in the 90s. Both my ...Read more

A memory of Barkingside by Anthony Bates

I had a wonderful weeks holiday here in June 1961. I often think of the short time I spent there and the people I met, fellow campers. My chalet was, by today's standards a little more than a shed, but had gas ...Read more

A memory of Brixham in 1961 by Barrie Ward

1962 - 1982, growing up in Blakelaw, living in Lindfield Avenue going to the Walling Infant and Junior School, Blakelaw Lower and Upper School. Playing football using the garden gates as goals, playing football for Blakelaw ...Read more

A memory of Blakelaw by Kevin Johnson

I have explored the Union Canal in Falkirk over the past 15 years as a local resident and canal user - I have walked, and traveled its length several times over on boats, too ( in short sections of course). The journey ...Read more

A memory of Maddiston in 1997 by Sonia Mclay

I was born in The Crescent, South Tottenham in 1945. I went to Crowland Road Primary School and later Markfield. My mum Glad, worked at the Jewish Hospital in Stamford Hill. I remember going to Saturday morning pictures to the Super ...Read more

A memory of Tottenham in 1950 by Lorraine Price

I used to go with my mum to pay the gas bill at the Gas Board. As soon as it came through the door, we were up Middle Lane into Crouch End and queueing with everyone else to pay the bill. Mum, bless her, as soon as the bill ...Read more

A memory of Hornsey in 1950 by Joyce Bird

I was a pupil at Downshill School, Dockenfield Manor, sent there in 1946 or 42 at the age of 6½ or so. The headmaster was a small, self-important and often sadistic man. Of the other masters, Major Faro was a born sadist - "a double ...Read more

A memory of Frensham in 1942 by Michael Nassau Kennedy

Born here 1942 - mother a member of the Wicks family based at Holly House (hurdle makers) father an airman stationed at RAF Hullavington. I recall land girls, the drone of planes. I was too young for school & roamed ...Read more

A memory of Hullavington in 1942 by Tony Dighton

I was born at Hullavington 1942 and as a child used to bus to Malmesbury for market day. In 1981 I had an opportunity to buy 115 High Street (on left side of pic about halfway up) - loved it. The stream at bottom of garden, ...Read more

A memory of Malmesbury in 1981 by Tony Dighton