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At the age of 7 I was told by my parents we all had to go to Wellesly Road to be fitted with a gas mask. I have a clear memory of this horrifying experience. It was one thing then another, upsetting my childhood world. First in 1939 I ...Read more

A memory of Croydon in 1940 by Michael Baker

I used to live in West Thurrock and go to Aveley School after West Thurrock Infants, I was in Thurrock for many years. What I want to know is can anyone remember what we used to call 'bug alley', most of my play days was ...Read more

A memory of West Thurrock by Audrey Bates

One of your contributors mentioned about the Edmonton Lido, near Jubilee Park. I certainly do remember it, and I too spent most of my summer there, even if it was raining. There was a shop/cafe close to the sunbathing area but I ...Read more

A memory of Edmonton in 1960 by Colin Hornsey

I was brought up in Tullibody, my name was Mc Bride. Good memories of the place; kick the can, playing beds, skipping ropes. I remember Louies chippy, Stephensons post office. I moved to England in 1969 for work, been ...Read more

A memory of Tullibody by Theresa Gralton

Nicholas Girlington of Hackforth and Calton, Yorkshire (my 9th great grandfather) traded Sir Francis Tunstall the manor and lands of Hutton Longvillers, Yorkshire for Thurland in 1598. In 1612, ...Read more

A memory of Thurland Castle by Donald Johnson

This photograph shows the now-demolished Pluto pub at Corby, which used to stand on Gainsborough Road. Its name was a reminder of a significant part played by the former Steel Works at Corby in the war effort during the ...Read more

A memory of Corby in 1944 by Julia Skinner

My grandparents lived at number 49 Highcliffe Road.

A memory of Wickford in 1958 by Gina Gibbs

Many happy memories of my early years living at 101 Kienton Green Road, Olton. Infants school first, just down the road with Mrs Revelle, the scary headmistress. Then to St Margaret's Church School where for ...Read more

A memory of Olton in 1955 by Pam Lukins

I was born in the third house along in this picture, it was my grandparent's house and I was born in the living room 24/3/58. Many happy memories playing in the park at the end of the road.

A memory of Wickford in 1958 by Julie Radway

My name is Peter Holmes, I lived at 70 Moat Farm Road from 1945 to 1964. I went to Islip Manor School and went to Vincent school in 1955. I left school in1960 and worked in the butchers next to the cabin on the race course ...Read more

A memory of Northolt in 1945 by Peter Holmes