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I was born in Covenham in Zeplin Row in 1950. I remember going to bed with candles as that was the only form of lighting we had. If it was cold in the winter I can remember my mum wraping up the warm oven ...Read more

A memory of Covenham St Mary in 1950 by Yvonne Lilley

Stationed at the Naval Air Station, Eglinton, around 1956-57. Nights out in Londonderry, but on a week-end over the border to a small village called "Muff" (civvies' clothes naturally, allowed into the local pub via the back door. ...Read more

A memory of Eglinton in 1956 by Brian Horncastle Horncastle

I was born in 1954 and lived at Park Crescent until I was 18. I went to Holy Trinity School at Sunningdale. Mr Pitts was headmaster and I remember Mr Jenn, Mrs Challis and Mr Williams. My sister Gean used ...Read more

A memory of Sunningdale in 1960 by Liz Goss

Having been born in Ann Street in 1962, my memories of the surrounding area are quite vivid, including Waddles Foundry; the metal beating from the works would often wake me in the morning. It was on land just behind the Bull ...Read more

A memory of Llanelli in 1969 by Julie Hart

My dad came from Griffydam, next door but one to the chapel. Next door was Alf Platts (I think) it was Edie as well Benny Stone kept the Griffin pub. Sammy(?) lived opposite with his handlebar tash. My dad was Thomas Hill - he had two brothers, George and Eric, and two sisters, Annie & Flo.

A memory of Griffydam by Peter Hill

My name is Andrew Tate, I was born in Thornlaw South at my grandparents house in 1944. I was a twin and my brother was called Alexander [Aleck]. I have quite a few memories of Thornley, I remember watching a cricket match in the Illey ...Read more

A memory of Thornley in 1949 by Andrew Tate

I have been reading lots of accounts of how bad Fornethy was, of beatings, and abuse, but I didn't experience any of that. I was there twice, including for my 11th birthday in May 1970. I have a letter I ...Read more

A memory of Fornethy Residential School by Marjorie South

I moved to Pantymwyn in the 70s when I was 4. I have wonderful memories of growing up there. So much so that after 20 years of travels and adventures I have once again returned to live in our beautiful village. One time I ...Read more

A memory of Pantymwyn by penderyn

The car on the opposite side of the road to the Clearview garage was my dad's Triumph Renown. And I can't quite see what the signs say on the cafe next door but one to my house but I remember it as Molly's Cafe - a transport cafe. ...Read more

A memory of Earlswood

My family of Blakes date back to 1735 to my great / 4times William Blake 1735 and Mary More. Blake Cottage was for sale when I visited in 2013 . We also visited the Fox Pub , this property belonged to ...Read more

A memory of North Waltham by aviskenton