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I was also in Denham Court for about a year in 1960. I remember Mr Hill. I actually enjoyed my time there. My dad had died and my Mum was in hospital for a long time. Coming from South London, I found the freedom and grounds of the ...Read more

A memory of Denham in 1960 by Brian Keating

Does anyone have any memories of the All in One Petshop which was once in Alfreton? I am currently trying to trace the family who lived there in 1959.

A memory of Riddings in 1959

My husband and I moved to Smallfield nearly two years ago. The noise on Redehall Road is quite a change from the peace and quiet of Cumbria! I am presently writing a book about Veteran's Memoirs' of the Italy Campaign (the ...Read more

A memory of Smallfield in 1940 by Ann Hamlet

I cannot remember when I went to the Convent but the first class I went in was Prep 4. I believe I left school approx summer 1957. Although I was not particulary keen on school I can say I enjoyed my time ...Read more

A memory of Chew Magna by Ruth Ball

I have a picture at home with my great-great-grandmother feeding chickens by the trees on the left taken around 1880. My great-great-grandfather, Joseph Smith, was the village wheelwright. I have relatives who have ...Read more

A memory of Wheaton Aston by Steve Evans

I am currently researching the build of the Phillips Teesside operations site at Seal Sands. I am wondering if anyone may be able to help me with any information related to the time of the ...Read more

A memory of Hartlepool

Growing up by the sea in the 1950s and 1960s was non stop fun and excitement. A fair amount of time was getting into all sorts of mischief, the humble pea shooter was bought out at opportune moments to pepper just about ...Read more

A memory of Aldwick by Michael Randell

My mother has just reached 100 years of age. She was the grand-daughter of a Sarah Barker (née Ayling) who came out to Australia in her early 20's. Sarah had two brothers, David and Alfred Charles. Their parents were George and ...Read more

A memory of Chiddingfold in 1880 by Edward Christesen

I grew up in Woodhouse Eaves and my siblings and I went to the school in this picture. This is of St Paul's junior school and if my memory is correct it had four classrooms, and the headmaster's office was in the building ...Read more

A memory of Woodhouse Eaves in 1965 by Josephine Linger

As a young child, I lived at number 5 Mill Terrace. It was my grandparents' house. Their names were Stanley and Alice Timberlake and they were able to rent the house because my grandad had worked for a local landowner by the name ...Read more

A memory of Bersham by Jane Hann