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I just read Martin Doonan's memories of Burgess Hill at London Road primary school . I lived in Burgess Hill from 1960 to 64 . Looking at the old photos bring back great memories . I was in Martin's class and remember ...Read more

A memory of Burgess Hill by keeperalallangardiner

My parents had a summer bungalow in Camber Close in the 40s. My parents never used the name Coast Road because at that time it was quite unmade, full of deep pot-holes that were full of water throughout the winter. May ...Read more

A memory of Pevensey Bay by Ron Shapiro

i was born in ings ave spotland in 46,all my side of the family were italian immigrants the came over late 1800s and lived on what was locally known as the mount ie rope st.my dad and grandad worked as a street organ player and ice cream vendor ...Read more

A memory of Rochdale by lenniecapuano34

Such a lovely Village back in them ol' days !! I was born in Careys Wood in 61. Lavish memories of playing in Moodys Farm field (stories of Elephants being buried there ??) Wonderful Mr. Sheppard in his shop dishing out ...Read more

A memory of Smallfield

For a small rural community Cold Ash was a busy village in the 1950s. Collins’ Farm, three shops, four pubs, a coal merchant, and two garages all provided local employment. In addition the Convent with its farm ...Read more

A memory of Cold Ash by grahamfsmith

My name is Sam Burrow I was born in Hartland in 1936 - the family moved to Clovelly in 1939 and lived in Home Lodge. My father, J A Burrow, was the estate foreman. My mother, Florrie, was the school cook throughout ...Read more

A memory of Clovelly in 1949 by Sam Burrow

Moved due to circumstances to Douglas West from Lanark to a two roomed terraced miners cottage without a bathroom. The small kitchen had a toilet off it, the living room still had the bed recesses and there was a ...Read more

A memory of Douglas West in 1968 by Susan Gilbert Nee Mead

I grew up first in flats opposite the shops in Daiglen Drive (I was born in Islington), then when I was about 3 we moved to Eskley Gardens. It was a great place - the old Belhouse mansion was derelict at that time, and we (my ...Read more

A memory of South Ockendon in 1963 by Michael Campbell

This hasn't changed at all. My friend Andy Moody and his family lived here in the 1970's. I went round nearly every day for a couple of years ...we were so into playing soldiers, we spent hours making forts and digging ...Read more

A memory of Derry Hill in 1975 by Daren Sims

My first sight of the inside of the Institute was when we went from school for dinners, provided by Lord Aberconway in the winter months and cooked by Tante and her brother? I have a very clear memory of delicious ...Read more

A memory of Eglwysbach in 1940 by Beryl Houghton