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The lady driving the cows was my great-grandma Nanny Cook and the little girl in the photo was my mum.

A memory of Burraton by Helen Shepherd

I was born in Wisbech in 1937 in Ramnoth Road, we moved to Napier Terrace on the canal until after the war when we moved to Wales. I have fond memories of living in Napier Terrace, we lived in the last house, No 37. My father was in ...Read more

A memory of Wisbech by Martin Kirby

I went to live in Nash in 1955 as a foster child.  I attended Nash School from 1955 - 1958 when Mrs Jones was the headmistress. The school sadly closed in 1958 and we were moved to Burford School near Tenbury Wells. Life at Nash ...Read more

A memory of Tenbury Wells in 1955 by Phyllis Maiden

It was built in 1897 and was designed in the Queen Anne style by the architect Frederick Wheeler FRIBA who had offices in Horsham. It is now the home of the NatWest bank. The bandstand has been moved slightly to the right. An engraving ...Read more

A memory of Horsham by M

On 3rd of June 1953 I arrived at West Kirby by steam train with a good many other RAF recruits who had been brought to the town to do their recruit training at Royal Air Force Recruit Training School West ...Read more

A memory of West Kirby by Albert Wm Gosnall

This picture looking across the roundabout to what was The National Provincial Bank directly opposite The Old Surrey Hounds Pub. On the corner where the photo was taken from was The Westminster Bank, this is where I ...Read more

A memory of Caterham in 1973 by David Marshall

As a child we used to visit Margate on a regular basis, before the war. We used to have a tray of tea from the Nayland Rock Cafe which had a special smell and distinctive china. I would love to obtain a photo.

A memory of Margate by Celia Clinker

I'm searching for a photo of a prominent man who resided in Bridgnorth. Does anyone know the best way to find out if he was featured in any magazines or newspapers in the late 1800s or early 1900s? Any help will be appreciated! Thanks!

A memory of Bridgnorth in 1890 by Susan Parker Rosen

This is a photo of all three named "institutions" with the Red Garage and Church Hall just off to the left. I thought this was an ENORMOUS road and we never crossed it by the Memorial! That is ...Read more

A memory of Nefyn in 1960 by Janet Kaiser

The beach cafe shown in the photo entitled 'the anchorage' was owned and run by my aunts, the Misses Miriam and Evelyn Wales, whose father moved to Morfa Nefyn in the late 1800s to take charge of the cable station linked to Ireland. Also ...Read more

A memory of Nefyn in 1940 by Pamela Stunt