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I was wondering if any one could tell me where the American Base is? I know its roughly about twenty miles away from Ipswich. The Salvation Army in Ipswich would be given Clothing from the base (Army or Air force) of ...Read more

A memory of Ipswich in 1972 by Roland Mitchell

My sister, Mary, was born in 1946, where I was born 1949. She'd take me on the bus from Royston to see some films at the Staincross cinema. The only thing that I remember was that it was somewhat run down but yet had a feel ...Read more

A memory of Darton in 1959 by Roland Mitchell

My dad was born at Rose Cottage, had 2 brothers William and Colin, also 2 sisters - don't know much about them. The boys grew up in the Workhouse would love to know more.

A memory of Barbaraville in 1930 by Kathleen Ross

I lived at 10 Dow St, Salford, during the 50s.. I remember there was a shop on the corner owned by Mrs Conner`s .. On a Saturday my mum would shop on Lwr Broughton Rd, and a treat would be to stop off at the Milk Bar for a ...Read more

A memory of Salford by Diane Traynor

A new Army unit was formed in 1967 and took over the depot in Norman Road, Rusholme. This became 33 Signal Regiment which was part of the new TAVR. I had been wondering about joining the TA for ...Read more

A memory of Rusholme in 1967 by John Howard Norfolk

Although I have lived most of my adult life in Australia, I still have happy memories of life as a kid in my home town of Hucknall during the 50's and 60's, even though times weren't easy. I covered many miles on my trusty ...Read more

A memory of Hucknall in 1964 by Tony Houlston

I was born and raised in Cuckfield and started attending the primary school in 1964 at the age of 5. I have 3 older brothers, Mervyn, Andrew and Paul and a younger sister, Jacqueline. We used to go the "the Rec" and ...Read more

A memory of Cuckfield in 1964 by Gabby Head

The picture of Windsor Drive is so evocative for me. I spent the first 5 years of my life living with my parents in my grandmother's council house in Sandpit Road on the Downham Estate at the bottom of ...Read more

A memory of Chelsfield in 1953 by Kevin Barham

I lived in the flat above Priest's Store and used to play out behind the garage. I went to the village two room school attached to the church, Mrs Stringer lived across the street. Her daughter was my ...Read more

A memory of Milton under Wychwood in 1955 by Larry Mcneal

I was born in the Cottage Hospital in Upney Lane in 1950 and lived in Beccles Drive (Glenny Estate) until I married in 1976. My grandparents lived at 26 Upney Lane, next door to Mr and Mrs Welch (Vera Lynn's mother and father). I can ...Read more

A memory of Barking in 1953 by Susan Mitchell