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My Nana and Grandad Evelyn and Tom Gordon Walton, my dad's parents, retired to Alder Cottage, Crook Bank, Theddlethorpe. As a child I lived in a cottage in the grounds until moving away. But my brothers ...Read more

A memory of Theddlethorpe St Helen in 1950 by Myra Turner

In the mid 1960's i worked as a mechanic at Contim Motors on Shaftsbury circus. During the lunch break, i walked up the hill and had my lunch in the cafe, (since demolished) , that was next door to the ...Read more

A memory of South Harrow by Peter Williams

We lived in N block and moved to Benton 1950 when I was 9.I remember all the things you mentioned also remember hiding in the rubbish bins that were set in brick housing and used to swivel so that they were flush with the wall when turned,ugh.

A memory of Walker by robintoole

I was married in St Leonards and St Marys Church, Armthorpe, on 26 December 1963. My husband was Reg Ford from Balby. We worked together at Peglers Ltd, Brassfounders, Balby. We emigated to New Zealnd in 1965, through the Peglers ...Read more

A memory of Armthorpe in 1963 by Linda Norton Barker

I was born in Hayfield Rd during the terrible winter of 1947 (Feb), doctor Leslie Millward walked through the snow and along a huge drift to climb into our front bedroom window to attend to my birth! I was ...Read more

A memory of New Mills by fmorris121

Hi yes I remember my time at the hospital well,I worked in the play therapy from 1971 to 1976. I loved working at the hospital and have many happy memories. I worked as a night nurse for two ...Read more

A memory of West Malling by wendycatt22

I started at Hurn in 1980. I remember having to go to London in the summer to John Lewis for the huge uniform & kit. Having come from a poor background it was amazing that I was going to a private school and ...Read more

A memory of Hurn in 1980 by James Henderson

My mum & dad used to take me and my sister to Margate (Cliftonville) for 2 whole weeks back in the late 50s/early60s. I shall look up some old photos when I have a chance. Although we didn't have much money then, we took a ...Read more

A memory of Margate by Wendy King

I came upon this site by chance and it brought back so many memories I thought I would share a few. I was born in Fritzlands Lane No. 151 this was my Grandparents house, at the age of 4 or 5 my Mum and Dad were ...Read more

A memory of Dagenham

I played in the standing corn stooks behind our house, had my first pony/horse ride at Dixon's farm where my horse went berserk in a potato field, so I was put onto and stayed on a horse lead. I flew my ...Read more

A memory of Wolverhampton by Alan Hickman