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Having just purchased the Frances Frith Book "North London Photographic Memories" I was amazed too see on pages 30/31 a photo of Station Road Harrow on the Hill taken in 1914 the picture shows a "Home & Colonial" ...Read more

A memory of Perivale in 1956 by Colin Lane

I was born in the large house behind the van in June of 1932. At that time it was a private maternity home run by a Midwife called Nurse Bailey. My maternal grandparents lived in Plumtree Cottage, which is on the left of the photo ...Read more

A memory of Preesall in 1930 by John Isles

I was born in 1949 in a prefab in St Malo Ave just off Town Rd. Things were tough for Mum and Dad as he was invalid and unable to work. I really never noticed for a few years and just tried to explore and enjoy the ...Read more

A memory of Edmonton in 1951 by John Canham

I moved to Farndon with my job in 1991 and lived there for around five years - I worked as the warden for Quarry Avenue and Lloyds Close pensioners bungalows. I fondly remember how friendly everyone was and it didn't take long for me ...Read more

A memory of Farndon in 1991 by Dianne Hughes

I remember playing on the sports ground when I was living in Cwm; my house was in 13 Elm Street, just near the field. Dad had a little garden plot just nearby and he grew some vegies there.. We had a sports day at school and somehow I was ...Read more

A memory of Cwm in 1943 by Roy Compton

I was brought up in a big old house, 226 Leach Green Lane. I have fond memories exploring the Lickey Hills at the back of my garden and also going into the Oritry grounds to see the six unmarked graves. Then of going into the church to see the statue of Mary, it's such a shame it has changed.

A memory of Rednal by John Wilkinson

I was born at the Royal Free. My grandparents lived on Faraday Road and due to the lack of housing after the war, we moved in with them. I have wonderful memories of Faraday Road, I learned ...Read more

A memory of Welling in 1947 by Ken Everley

I lived at 46 Cricklade Ave until 1969 when we moved to Wickford, Essex. My name is John Sargant and I have twin sisters. I remember our neighbours, Mr and Mrs West, on one side and Mr and Mrs Rogers on the other. I attended ...Read more

A memory of Harold Hill in 1968 by John Sargant

My paternal grandparents, Ernie and Sally Featherstone, lived at 11 Burnsall Avenue, Heysham with their son Jack (my dad) during the 40s and 50s. My maternal grandparents, Sid and Olive Wilson, and their daughters Mavis (my ...Read more

A memory of Heysham in 1955 by Ann Featherstone

I was only fourteen, and wanted to be a nurse. I went to see Matron *trembles* and asked if I could do some voluntary work, which she allowed me to do for a couple of hours after school once or twice a week. I was to do drinks ...Read more

A memory of London by Elizabeth Colbridge