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The cottage on the left of the photo belonged to my grandparents - Thomas and Elisabeth Leach from the mid 40's until the late 60's. Many happy days were spent there with my cousins.

A memory of Tettenhall by Mr Ray Hart

I was 10 years old when I entered the pram race. Myself and two other neighbours entered as a junior team. I was dressed up as a baby and the two other lads were dressed as mom and dad. The race went round Wooton Wawen. It started ...Read more

A memory of Henley-in-Arden in 1981 by Julie Draper

Wandering through the old photos prompted a memory of the opening of the Boating Pond. What year was that? With others from the Barbara Spencer Edwards dance school, wearing white pleated skirts navy blue waistcoats and hats, ...Read more

A memory of Teignmouth by pjbeaux

I lived in Maryside in the prefabs until 1960 when we moved to the new Parlaunt Estate. Such great memories of the prefabs and its terrific close-knit community. Has anybody got any photos of Maryside from those times?

A memory of Langley in 1960 by Barry Morris

I lived at 67a Crwys Crescent until 16 years old. Our prefab was directly opposite the farm gate and my brother, Peter Davies, and Diana Davies, spent many days playing in the stream. I remember others who also lived in the upper circle. ...Read more

A memory of Upper Boat by dianajdixon

We lived at No 11 Alexander Avenue the Mcallisters. There was our eldest brother John (MAC) who sadly passed away on the 19th February this year. Our next brother Gordon (JOC) who thankfully is still with ...Read more

A memory of Wishaw in 1955 by Elsie Mc Allister

I was born in Upney Hospital in 1950, my first home was Blatchford Close, in the Prefabs, Ripple Road opposite the Cemetery, I have been searching for photos or information, but as yet have had no luck, hoping that someone ...Read more

A memory of Barking by rose-d

Although I come from a professional musical family my father was a career naval officer so perhaps it was not surprising I was sent to Stubbington. Arriving as a boarder aged seven in 1946 was quite ...Read more

A memory of Stubbington in 1946 by Barry Sterndale Bennett

I remember that the eastern part of the park was turned into allotments during the war. And a water-filled ditch was created for testing tanks' abilities to cross muddy/hilly terrain. And after the war there were ...Read more

A memory of Brighton by colinoyoung1

I was brought up in the white cottage mid-left, by the roadside, by my grandparents. The Crown Inn at the middle of the picture in the distance was run by Jim and Winnie Tuer, and I was friends with their daughter Ruth. ...Read more

A memory of Ainstable in 1949 by Kate Walker