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Does anyone at all remember the small island called Glen Faba at Rye House which had dozens of old chalets, caravans and odd assortments of old bungalows near the river lea lock. There was also a provisions shop ...Read more

A memory of Hoddesdon in 1960 by Mike Comb

These are the years when the boat house was flooded, 1771 1832, 1850. They are still marked outside of the boat house. And in 1798 George Stephenson worked at the Water Row colliery.

A memory of Newburn by David Tooke

My first job on leaving school in 1964 was at East Grafton, at the poultry packing station, known as CC Chinnery but run by Charles Eady (I believe stepson of the late Mr Chinnery. I spent 5 happy years working there with a great ...Read more

A memory of East Grafton in 1964 by Dave Cleaver

I was born at No. 3 Church Street in 1950. There are so many good times to recall. Where to begin? It is difficult to place them in any sort of logical order. I just guessed the year of ...Read more

A memory of Moulton in 1961

I remember in 1960 working as a conductor on the 'Western Welsh. My driver was Dai Williams, and my uncle, Danny Evans, was a driver, along with Ernie Sharrott. We had the best Solo card school in town, and I can say now ...Read more

A memory of Bridgend in 1960 by Terry Evans

Being born in a house opposite the Angel pub in 1952, and having a family history going back over 300 hundred years in the village, I think we were a local family. Those memories of the school holiday times will last a ...Read more

A memory of Stanton by Colin Fordham

I am writing this on behalf of my wife, nee Gena Brown from the old Stirling Castle, otherwise known as the Bottom House, but the one she remembers best is the Staneford Arms where her mother held the licence. Her Auntie ...Read more

A memory of Consett in 1955 by Hugh Camrass

I worked as Baker- Pastry cook at The Salcombe Hotel when Peter Ryder was the owner. It was a great job, the bakery had a lovely view over the estuary & I first worked with old 'Billy' Carter who was in his 70s then & ...Read more

A memory of Salcombe by Ian Mabbitt

I attended St Serf's School 1956-59. The headmaster was Mr Ward. I loved it, it was at the entrace to the village with the Miners' Institute on the other side of the road. The priest used to come in to our class on Monday mornings to find out who hadn't been to Mass on Sunday.

A memory of High Valleyfield by Iris Gower

In December 1995 the Harrow Arts Cuncil organised a festival of dancing at Hatch End High School and invited a dozen or more dance groups and schools to come along and provide a showcase of talent. It was fascinating to ...Read more

A memory of Hatch End in 1995 by John Howard Norfolk