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Regarding the statement of Percy Bonner and his wife Rennie Bonner, written by Ken Crammer: These people were my aunt and uncle. Uncle Percy and Aunt Rennie went on to have 2 children, Louisa and Percy aka Penny, both married ...Read more

A memory of Woodcote by John Smith

My family were friends of the Vowles who lived in Green Lane. We stayed with them in 1935, I have a photo of them and me as a baby. My memory is of staying with them in the war years and going to school in the village, I seem to remember carrying a plate  to school each day for my dinner.

A memory of Stour Row in 1930 by Ronald Dartnall

As a boy I spent all my school holidays working in the cattle market at stranraer on a Friday ,Newton Stewart on a Wednesday ,Ayr mart on a Tuesday ,and helped at the furniture sales ,really enjoyed this .my pay was 5 bob a ...Read more

A memory of Stranraer by silverr8

As a boy I was shipped off in the summer holidays from the family farm in Kent to stay with Grandparents at 15 Ellison Road. I soon developed a fascination for the trains and would spend most days on the station ...Read more

A memory of Streatham in 1959 by Lynn Woods

In 1973 I became the general manager of Streatham Hill Theatre, managing the Mecca Social/Bingo club. It was the flagship club of the company and was every manager's dream to run it. Previous managers were Robin Pritchard, ...Read more

A memory of Streatham in 1973 by Peter Gauci

I lived on Wellfield Road until I emigrated to Canada in May of 1953. After looking at this site it brings back a lot of memories. I attended Sunnyhill Road School then Dunraven High. I was only back for a visit once in 1984. ...Read more

A memory of Streatham in 1953 by John Edwards

I used to be so excited about the street fair every September. It ran the entire length of Old Amersham High Street. I still have a precious photo of me, along with two little monkeys, which was taken at the fair. Possibly in about ...Read more

A memory of Amersham in 1950 by Susan Benwell

I have a few photos of the Coronation street party in Pond Road, great times. Then when  I was married and had up till then 2 daughters we went to another street party in Pond Road for the 1977 Jubilee. My mum and dad were still ...Read more

A memory of West Ham in 1953 by Kathy Walker

I am unable to say which street party this was for, either VJ or VE. Photo taken at Brampton Road. East Ham .E.6 London. My parents and Brother are featured, my brother being in Army uniform. My cousin Audrey and I are at the table ...Read more

A memory of East Ham in 1940 by Joyce Hunt

I was born in 92 Avondale St and lived in 95 until I was 10yrs old. I remember the jazz bands and the fair ground that came every year at the end of Avondale, where the new Nant-y-Fedw is built. I also ...Read more

A memory of Ynysboeth in 1953 by Eleanor Howells