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Many times I've walked as a child with my parents and my younger sister after a hearty Sunday lunch, up Broad Lane and turning left down towards the Mitre pub (a personal favourite of my father!). My sister and I would ...Read more

A memory of Essington by Bloxwich Old & New

I will always remember regular family trips to Abbey Park, fishing in the Soar, hiring the metal pedal boats and many other memories. I always remember that the one day of the week that we used to go to the park was nearly always on ...Read more

A memory of Leicester in 1949 by Roy Lowe

Hello, Does anyone remember Phillip Ladd's nursery on Goldsel Rd? I worked there 1955 to 1961, was in the boilerhouse in the winter and outside in the summer! Frank Weatherby was the Foreman, remember Len Christmas he came ...Read more

A memory of Swanley in 1955 by Brian Trimmer

Hello Glaswegians, my father used to tell us tales as children. He told us about a boat he was on many years ago . The boat was in the ocean and tipped over and children were drowned. This was many ...Read more

A memory of Glasgow by Fred Wright

I lived in Broughton for 26 years from 1954 to 1980. Here are a few words that may bring back some happy memories for readers! The shops: On the corner of Broughton Hall Road (opposite the current car ...Read more

A memory of Broughton in 1960 by Nigel Williams

My Family I am trying to sort out my recollections of the family history. Most of what I know is from word of mouth mainly from relations who are now dead. Also, this record may not be right, but as far as I can recall it is ...Read more

A memory of Middle Rainton in 1945 by John Harvey

The others in the house then would be, in order of age: Aunt Annie, married to Joe Smiles, who also lived with us. He worked in the local pit as a collier. Also Uncle Tommy, a complete gentleman, always neat and tidy. He never ...Read more

A memory of Middle Rainton in 1945 by John Harvey

Caldey Island is situated about 1-2km south of Tenby on the Pembrokeshire coast. It has a small village but the main attraction is the monastery owned by the Reformed Order of Cistercian Monks. They lead a simple farming life but there ...Read more

A memory of Tenby by David Lougher

I too, remember Mr Foden (Church Coppenhall Juniors) along with Mrs Kruger, who used to scare me when she read 'The Hobbit'. Mrs Barker from Broad Street Infants and even before then I remember being at the nursery school next to St ...Read more

A memory of Crewe by Carole Capper (Stretton)

A great place for everybody from picnickers to people going fishing or just out for a walk. I used to go there quite often especially in the summer. The boats were good fun and even in winter, it was a good birdwatching area. Does ...Read more

A memory of Leytonstone by Derick Bhupsingh