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I lived in Coronation Street in the early 50's to the late 60's, when I joined the army. A great place to be in those days. I remember running out to the rag and bone man and handing over some old clothes and getting a gold fish ...Read more

A memory of Frizington by William Carr

Born in 1953 in Pen-y-Bank (now gone) From 1953 to 1960 I lived at 31 Rhoddfa Ganol (Still remember it) Many memories: 1. My Dad was always late for the train to Ogilvy Colliery - so the conductor would get his ...Read more

A memory of Fochriw by Terry Gillard

I was wondering if anyone recalls my grandparents shop; Roxy Wallpaper. It was owned by my paternal great grandparents; Elsie & James John, and after his death in 1972, not long after i was born, it was run by Elsie and ...Read more

A memory of Oldham by Heather Jackson

Hi, I am new to this group, and really excited to be part of this memory. I lived in 49 Park Ave, Southall Middx and went to Featherstone, Infant School, followed by Primary then High School. Graduated in 1979. My head master ...Read more

A memory of Southall

Went to school in 1952. Always remember 3 things. Day 1 we had an indoor sandpit to play with. I thought school was OK then on day 2 it all turned out to be a lie Lol. Another day the dinner lorry was reversing ...Read more

A memory of Chadwell Heath by georgedave9

There were many interesting family shops in st. Paul’s Cray. The “Barnes” family own the lady and gents hairdressers. The “Blunt” family own the toy shop, he also help run the Orpington sea cadets . George Pullar ( what an ...Read more

A memory of St Paul's Cray by gfarmer11

I was at Frilsham House School from about 1947-53, when the headmaster was 'Mr Ward Clarke',* who had founded the school not many years before. There were only about 50 boys. London, where I lived, was bleak ...Read more

A memory of Frilsham by martin

When in 2018 I started work as a supervisor in a shop on Church Street, it occurred to me that I had had four jobs & two volunteer posts on the road. The first was a temporary job in the late '70's under ...Read more

A memory of Great Malvern by bru.enzer

At the ripe old age of 89 years I well remember my years at what I have always regarded as "Home.". In 1931 I first entered the world, living in Wembley, but in 1935 I recall my father meeting ...Read more

A memory of Northwood Hills by Malcolm King

Spent a good deal of time here in my younger years. My brother & many of his friends worked at the MoD,, & had what they called 'the Tuesday night cinema club'. Good or bad, most Tuesdays would see us ...Read more

A memory of Great Malvern by bru.enzer