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I thought you would like to know that this hotel belonged to my father's side of the family, as well as the St Agness which was next door. My grandfather, Frank Price, was also a member of the life boat. My great auntie also ...Read more

A memory of Ilfracombe by Caroline Morgan

My father worked at this farm 1940 -1941. I have found a letter of reference written and signed by a Wm Lionel Moore, The Church House, Shelsley Beauchamp which was given to him when he ...Read more

A memory of Shelsley Walsh in 1941 by John Fischer

The area known as Dan Y Parc is probably better known as the property of the Sandiman Family. They had a very large house which they vacated in the 1950's, and the house was demolished at the same time. I know ...Read more

A memory of Dan y Parc in 1954 by David Palfrey

My father Willliam Harold Brown was born in Glasson on 2nd April 1921.  Those listed in l901 are: Mary Barnes, Lodgings. John Bell,Grocer. Henry Cardwell. Robert Gordon, vict., and cowkeeper Fish Inn. Thomas ...Read more

A memory of Glasson in 1900 by Marcia Kell

My Father was the Educational Attache at the Pakistan High Commission in London and our first home was 10, Limes Avenue. From the window of my younger brother's room, which was located at the front of the ...Read more

A memory of Golders Green in 1954 by Shireen Husain

I have so many happy memories of growing up in Weaverham. My young friends and I making our way through the woods off Northwich Road near Walnut Avenue. I think it was known as Beech Wood or Hazelwood. We would follow the path ...Read more

A memory of Weaverham

I was born at Alconbury but my grandmother, Mary Anne Draper rented a cottage on the Haggar Farm. I went to school at the tiny little school house and when I was 11 went to school at Sawtry. I have some ...Read more

A memory of Upton in 1953 by Priscilla Davis

So many happy memories of Maesteg - where do I start? I was born in 1947 and lived at No 3, Plasnewydd Street until I was about 19. My best friend when I was young was Paul Spracklen (with whom I re-kindled ...Read more

A memory of Maesteg by Nick Davies

Loved your reminiscences Patricia. I came to Welshpool in 1965 or thereabouts after ten years in the Merchant Navy, and have loved the area and the folk since then. I worked in the post office at Welshpool, times ...Read more

A memory of Welshpool in 1965 by Donald Williamson

I came from Ludlow in 1944 to live with a great aunt & uncle (when I was 13 months of age) in Priestmans Avenue. I started school at The Grove and have many good time memories with friends of that time. As you ...Read more

A memory of Consett in 1947 by Patricia Cade