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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 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 Mow Cop, on the Cheshire side! I have two brothers. One older & one younger. We went to Woodcocks Well junior & infant school. The infant class teacher was Mrs Lawton & the next class teacher was Miss Bailey. ...Read more

A memory of Mow Cop

The first shop with the lattice windows was a café. Before this but separated by an alley way was Mr Green, the Butchers. There was sawdust all over the floor and just under the cashier's porthole at the back of the shop was a ...Read more

A memory of Burgh Heath by Heather Lee

We wonder if any one can remember this, sometimes Crown terrace was referred to as Rotherham road. as we remember Battys Formans Taylors Wylds Hobsons and Mr & Mrs Hayes were the people living on there.Then the Railway ...Read more

A memory of Beighton by stenjan

My father was a sailor in the Royal Navy and was overseas from 1938 till 1944, so my mum and I lived with her parents, Mr and Mrs Walter Davey at 76 Woodhurst Avenue, Petts Wood, three doors from Chesham Avenue. Our ...Read more

A memory of Petts Wood by gpogson

My Nan, Jean, and late Grandfather Ron, owned this shop at 103 Banks Road, until around 1984/5. Nana has many fond memories of the area and her customers spanning quite a few years! As grandchildren, we used to have many an ...Read more

A memory of West Kirby

I was born in Purely hospital in 1960 and lived in Grasmere rd until 1979. I remember going to ballet lessons somewhere upstairs near the top of Russell Hill rd, and creche was in the church hall on Brighton rd near to the hospital ...Read more

A memory of Purley by cathrynmoon

Some of you may remember me from reading this! Some of you may choose to forget! More than likely the latter! Sadly, My brother was the main trouble maker in the village and wherever he went, I had to go with him, ...Read more

A memory of Ludgershall by Steve Dixon

I worked behind the bar at The Plough on a Sunday evening from around 1974 as my parents were friends of the landlords, George and Edna. George was a proper old school landlord, always dressed in a jacket and tie, and ...Read more

A memory of Smallfield by michaelyoules