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I went to DCHS from 1955-1960 and was in the choir for all years. I was also in Midsummer Night's Dream in 1956 as a fairy Peaseblossom. I remember Mr Weeks, Grainger, Riley, both Cooks, Pugh, Dakin, Tanner, Williams, Cork, ...Read more

A memory of Dagenham by vchablani

My parents ran the bakery in Hartest and I and my sister were born there,as a child I had to help in the bakery and deliver bread around the village green,we had a lovely childhood in Hartest,went to GFS at Miss ...Read more

A memory of Hartest by valbow123

My mother, Hilda Jenkins, came all the way from south wales to take up the position of assistant to the cook at the age of fourteen. It was very hard work with only Wednesday afternoon off and even that had to be spent at ...Read more

A memory of Hadley by cmbarker

Dewhurst Butchers By Donald Jay. I started Butchering at the age of 12 in a local butcher on Colne road in Burnley called Harrison Brothers. When I left school at 14 I went to work at J H Dewhursts in Scotland Road Nelson. I ...Read more

A memory of Nelson by Donald Jay

The small hospital was The Forest. When expecting my first child in 1965 I used to go there for regular check ups as I was booked into a hospital some distance away for the birth. MIss Foxton was the Health Visitor. In later ...Read more

A memory of Buckhurst Hill by mrsjanmwest

I happened to just drop on this site by accident and read the short story by Sally Pethybridge, I must say Sally I remember everything you have written. A few years ago I wrote a small book which is titled, " How ...Read more

A memory of Kettleshulme by Alan Boothby

I wonder if anyone can help me . I am researching for a book and I need information on an inn called The Masons arms in Tunnell road. In 1900 it was run by a Mr Williams and his family.Has anyone any old photos of the inn or ...Read more

A memory of Abercarn in 1900 by John Michael Taylor

Joined the school in 1939 in 3A. I remember Miss Peters, a Cambridge graduate, who taught English, Mr Pidcott who taught Maths, Mr. Goody History. It was a very happy school. I still see Favel ...Read more

A memory of Earlestown in 1930 by Winifred Chisholm(Née Smith

Hi,I was at faf greatworth in 1971/2 , being the only raf police officer active, except sgt woods, ( tea ,coffie treasurer ) . The singlys accomadation was unheard of any where, pikey cpl cook, ...Read more

A memory of Sulgrave in 1971 by Phillip Geraghty

I am researching for a book and need information on the Wainwright family who lived in New street South Darenth. They are listed in the 1911 census living at this address. Also has anybody stories of local woman marrying soldiers who were based in Dartford during WW 1. Thanks for your time. John

A memory of Dartford in 1910 by John Michael Taylor