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Called up in 1952 via Padgate, trained at Wilmslow, then onto training as a touch typist and sent to HQ 90 Group. Spent the rest of service there but was sent out to other statiions to do work of a secret nature. RAF Malvern ...Read more

A memory of Medmenham in 1952 by Gerald Harvey

Having moved to Stourton from Glasgow in March of 1961 at the age of 12, it was really exciting to find that, about a hundred yards from our new house, was a big pub with its own outdoor swimming pool. The Stewpony Pub meant little ...Read more

A memory of Stourton in 1961 by Howard Hill Lines

I learnt to swim in the old Castle Street Baths. The old changing cubicles were a nightmare as the "wash" from the pool always resulted in wet socks!

A memory of Guildford in 1962

I was looking at a map of the area, and the mention of Chelwood Gate and the Isle of Thorns, brought back vivid memories of the camp. I was there with the school two summers running in 1957 and 1958, I think. I ...Read more

A memory of Chelwood Gate by Raymond Jennings

I was there from 1957-1958 at Lindisfarne Dorm. We all got on very well, had some good fun and laughs together. I loved my art class and spent a lot of time painting and drawing often making birthday cards for my friends. I ...Read more

A memory of Whitegate in 1957 by Theresa Morgan

My grandfather, John Henry Penny (Jack), built a house in Donniford Road. He called it The House Jack Built; it is still there today and is just before the lane going to Hellwell Bay. It was designed by Charles Royle Penny, ...Read more

A memory of Watchet in 1930 by Edith Rees

I grew up in Wallheath. My parents bought one of the new houses that were built at the top of Kidderminster Road on the corner of Heathbrook Avenue. There was a transport café next to the petrol station and a sand quarry ...Read more

A memory of Wall Heath in 1957 by Christine Turner

I grew up at 99 Appledore Avenue (junction with Fairford) between 1956 & 1975. I had great mates (David Owen and Steve Beard) and went to Barnehurst CP School. Where have all the years gone and those lovely places such at ...Read more

A memory of Barnehurst by Steve Tull

Jimmy Fields & I use to go to the Exmouth baths most every weekday evening (after school) to swim in the swimming pool until it was closed around 7.30pm whereby we then went to the river exe ...Read more

A memory of Exmouth by Art Hine

It was in a cold winter of 1957 when I arrived as a private at the old timber huts close to engineers corner. After much square bashing & rifle drills including hours on the ranges it was onto driver training with ...Read more

A memory of Blandford Camp in 1957