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I did not know many of the people of the village or much of the history of the village.  However there were some who stay in my memory and to this day I often think about them. All too often I cannot remember their names.  I ...Read more

A memory of Llangattock in 1958 by David Palfrey

Between 1938-1949 I lived in Llanarth Road then at Bryn Road 1949-1959. There was no Springfield Estate (only Springfield Villas, about 6 houses). Tradespeople at that time were Davies the bakers with door to door ...Read more

A memory of Pontllanfraith in 1940 by First Name Last Name

On Nov. 8, 1848, a family of Jacksons (my forebears) landed in Philadelphia. Their point of origin was Liverpool, and their former place of residence was Greasbrough, Yorkshire. Over the years, ...Read more

A memory of Greasbrough by Michael Clarke

CHAPTER TWO School Years - Convent of the Visitation 1939-1945 One’s school years leave an indelible impression on one for good or bad. My views over these years in this regard, have modified ...Read more

A memory of Bridport in 1940 by Howard Johnson

Born in 1957, I was brought up in Hatfeild Mead near the George public house. Went to school, firstly at Willows nursery, then Morden Primary, then on to grammer at Mitcham. Can remember many happy weekends spent in Morden park, ...Read more

A memory of Morden in 1957 by Shirley Rowland

My brother (Nigel) and I were in Pinehurst in 1964. I left in 1967 and my bother remained there for three more years. At that time Maurice Goldsworthy was in charge with his wife Elsie and son ...Read more

A memory of Pinehurst in 1964 by Brian Kemp

We moved to Heywood House in 1947 and lived there for about 8 years before moving to a larger flat in Purser House. All children went to Brockwell Primary/Junior School where Miss Brown ruled the little ones and the wonderful Mr ...Read more

A memory of Tulse Hill

Yes, I'm almost certain people will remember Gertrude Street. My name is John Howard and I lived at No.31 Gertrude St. Went to Mount Carmel RC, I also went to the Cad on Regent Rd many times. I'm always bumping into ...Read more

A memory of Salford in 1948 by John Howard

In the 1700s the Mowbray family farmed Cassop Smithy, Little Pittington. I would be very grateful if anyone out there could tell me where exactly this building stood. I can only guess it is what is now Old Smithy Farm. Regards Anne Bell annemowbray@yahoo.co.uk

A memory of Old Cassop by Anne Bell

Hello ,just found this interesting website about lawmuir agricultural college which brought back many happy memories. I was a pupil there in 1954/55. Previously I attended Albert senior secondary ...Read more

A memory of Eaglesham by stevensondavid0