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I lived in Annathill and Marnoch, my family name was Cairns - they all lived in Marnoch. My dad, Dennis Cairns worked in the pit, the Mullens were my cousins, Uncle Scudger and Auntie Ella, Agnes, Yvonne, Andrew and Allan. ...Read more

A memory of Glenboig by Joanne Mcneish

Very sad to see Morling's Ltd, the music shop shut its doors for the final time. I had been buying in there for over 20 plus years. The staff were very nice to you, nothing was too much for them, very helpful indeed. ...Read more

A memory of Lowestoft in 2005 by Simon Flaxman

I have lived in Leslie since 1948, was born in St Andrews where we spent the war years. After father was demobbed he returned to working in the gas industry and through hard work he was appointed gas manager in Leslie, hence ...Read more

A memory of Leslie in 1950 by Ian Donnachie

I attended Sedgeford County Primary School from 1962 to 1966. The Headmaster was a Mr Johnson, extremely nice man, and his daughter Catherine was in my class. My best buddy was David Murphy who I think has subsequently gone ...Read more

A memory of Sedgeford in 1962 by Jonathan Ratcliff

I lived in Hurtmore for many years. I remember this 'Park' which is in fact 'The Phillip's Memorial', in memory of the wireless operator on the Titanic. He lived in Farncombe I believe. Anyway, this memorial has ...Read more

A memory of Godalming in 1960 by Anne Docherty

Growing up in Wallington in the 70s and 80s was fantastic! We moved to Wallington from Sutton when I was a few months old, the house was split into two flats, nana and grandad lived downstairs, mum, dad my brother and I lived ...Read more

A memory of Wallington in 1980 by Paul Railton

I believe that Laindon Station may be remembered as the birthplace of Joan Sims, the 'Carry On' actress. She was the daughter of Harry Sims, the stationmaster. She was quite well known in local circles prior to ...Read more

A memory of Laindon in 1950 by William Diment

I've lived in Wingate all my life. I lived in 370 New Row; my best friends lived next door - the Davies Joan, Mary and Betty. We used to go to the Green Door workman's conses to rock and roll nights, John's ice cream shop - he ...Read more

A memory of Wingate in 1963 by Doreen Craven

I remember being sent to Tilney Hall as an 11 year old, this was arranged by my doctor and my local school. I was told it was an `Open Air' school for children with medical problems. I remember boarding a coach to be taken ...Read more

A memory of Rotherwick in 1953 by Mary Jones

I was stationed at Lulworth Gunnery School from late Summer 1947 thru Nov. 1948. I remember the long up-hill walks from Wool Station at 3:15 am after a weekend away from camp, and the Guard Duties and adajunts Parade ...Read more

A memory of Lulworth Camp in 1947 by Kenneth L.C. Dummer