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I grew up in 20Mcconnel Street, my dad was John Burns. I had many friends. As children we also spent many happy times up the Killie, I also remember sliding downhill just above water on a piece of cardboard, how we never ...Read more

A memory of Kelloholm in 1956 by Margaret Wilcox

I was at Parkhall Camp from Aug 1970 - Aug 1972. I remember that pay day was on a Wednesday, after which the Post Office was the first port of call to get sweets and soft drinks. Every boy had a POSBIE account which 7 shillings per week was ...Read more

A memory of Oswestry by Steve Smith

I was born in this area in 1939 and lived in Cricklewood until 1955 when we moved to Dollis hill (Hamilton Road). We were in Olive Road throughout the war and would shelter in the street shelter and ...Read more

A memory of Kilburn in 1940 by Valerie Clemens

I remember beautiful Waddon ponds with its ducks, and coots and swans, and cycling around the park. I also remember the trolley buses that went up to Croydon, and going to Kennards, and the ponies and the arcade, I still ...Read more

A memory of Croydon by Clara Greed

I lived here, Woodside Crescent, from 1958 when I was 2 yrs old to 1967 when our family wanted to see more of the world...so we moved to Horley...oh yes, we got around! Went to school near the village centre and further down ...Read more

A memory of Smallfield in 1960 by Paul Hartley

From 1959 to 1973 I lived at Tooting Junction. '59-69 in Glasford Street opposite the police station, then when I got married in 1969 I moved one whole road away in Renmuir Street! Many local people may remember our big, black ...Read more

A memory of Tooting in 1963 by Jackie Rice

This is where one of my best friends still lives. His name is Michael, he's a Spurs supporter.  Still get a Xmas card and from 5 years old until I left in 1961 we stayed friends with our little gang of mates ...Read more

A memory of Harlow in 1955 by Eddie Tait

Having grown up in Grappenhall I've seen it develop with time, but its managed to keep its identity, even though there's been a growing demand for redevelopment in the area.   Within the space of a few ...Read more

A memory of Grappenhall in 1990 by Pete Chorley

My mother and father moved into number 1 Church Lane, just seen on the right of the picture, in the 1950s. Four children were born in that house and were christened in the church. It remained our family home until ...Read more

A memory of Whitchurch by Angela Ashdown

I was born in 1951, so belong to the generation of Saturday morning cinema goers in Wallsend who just couldn't wait for Saturdays. The choice was big in the late 1950's. The Gaumont (corner of Park Road and High Street East). The Royal ...Read more

A memory of Wallsend in 1960 by Michael Innes