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I came upon it whilst walking through Chopwell woods, one of the best diversions I've ever taken.

A memory of Victoria Garesfield in 2010 by Tom Wood

My great-great-grandfather was called John Price, and his wife was Caroline Bamford Escott. They had two boys, Leslie and Edward, known as Ted. They lived in the Old Court House, Turkey Street, this is now ...Read more

A memory of Llantwit Major in 1870 by Lynn Campbell

I remember Fox Hill (Fox Bonk) and sliding down on cardboard in the summer and sledges in the winter. I remember John, Colin, Mike and Ian, all kids from around the 'Bullring' - Church Road, Mount Road and Ryder Street. I also ...Read more

A memory of Wordsley by Jim Rides

My family have lived in Eccleston for 45 years plus. My sister was born in the Manor House in the village itself some 39 years ago, she will kill me for that, at this point it was always said that her and Mr Wood were the ...Read more

A memory of Eccleston in 1970 by Kaz Davies

My name is Kevin Mears, I lived in Wickford from my birth in 1958 until I got married in 1980. I shall describe my memories of Wickford in the 1960s and 1970s as a couple of walks ...Read more

A memory of Wickford by Kevin Mears

It was such a surprise to see comments and pictures from Riddlesdown. I lived in Coombe Wood Hill, from 18mths old till I married in 1955. With my siblings I roamed on the Golf course and on the Downs for many a ...Read more

A memory of Riddlesdown in 1950 by Pauline Wells/Neff

I was 1 of 9 children, we were placed at 83 Hunters Hill. I went to Garlands Schhool. My friends were Sharon Mallem, Jackie Baily, Jackie Bruce, Connie Sharky. I remember others ie the Farmers, Beals, Kemps, Longs,and ...Read more

A memory of Burghfield Common in 1972 by Debbie Walker

I grew up in Croesyceiliog at Raglan Court next to the playing fields and I went to Abyschan Grammer School. There was no bypass road then, and the railway was still was bringing coal from the valleys down to the docks in ...Read more

A memory of Cwmbran in 1969 by Valerie Barton

My mother and I came to live with Harry and Rose Marner (my mother's parents) when my father was "called up" and it was decided that Tonbridge was not as safe. Grandad was the lock keeper at the time and mother ...Read more

A memory of Shiplake by Jon Polden

I am writing about my memories of Glentrool. I lived at number 3 Glentrool near the teacher's house in a bonnie wee house. Mrs Mckay was our next door neighbour. I enjoyed it when the wood cutters were working with the shire ...Read more

A memory of Glentrool Village in 1959 by James Macpherson