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I was born at 15 Currie Street in a modern prefab which had electric lights when most other houses still only had gas. We had an inside toilet and bathroom luxuries that others could only dream of then. At one end of Currie Street ...Read more

A memory of Battersea in 1957 by Michael Box

Hi, my grandfather, Hans Major Embleton, was born in Sacriston 1895. He grew up with his brothers and sisters, 10 in total in Victoria Street. He went down the mine at 14yrs, a mine putter, he ...Read more

A memory of Sacriston in 1900 by Derick Smith

Born in '48, lived in Rugby Avenue Sudbury Town until I was 21. Went to Alperton Sec Mod between '60-66. Great memories from my schooldays... Mr Hostler was Headmaster and some really good teachers: Irving, Parkinson, Sladden and ...Read more

A memory of Wembley by Graham Rose

I lived in Victoria terrace from 1946 when I was born. I had many very good friends who lived around that area. People like Derek Howard, Keith Randell, Bruce Humphies, Graham Thomas. Girl friends were Carol Smith, Rita Man, ...Read more

A memory of South Harrow in 1960 by Graham Hall

I too, remember Mrs Bamforth, Miss Batton and Miss Chattaway. I have happy memories of going to school in the late 40's, although I am afraid I can't remember anyone's name. My maiden name was Robinson and I have a ...Read more

A memory of Prescot in 1950

born in sunny blaen in 1954 growing up in the village was and always will be the highlight of my childhood so many good people i remember playing in the Glyn with Kevin hughes slapperers around blaen sports day up in the ...Read more

A memory of Blaenllechau by Howard Thomas

Born in 1949 I lived with my mum, dad, sister and brother in SouthView Road and attended Campsbourne Schools (nursery, infant and junior) and then onto Clemence Cave which were all connected buildings. Didn't have far to go to school! My ...Read more

A memory of Hornsey in 1949 by Pam Mc Enhill

I was born at 6 Drysdale Road, Lewisham in 1955 - wish I could find photos of it. It was a nice quiet street where everybody knew each other; in fact my mum's sister lived opposite, my mum's other sisters and two brother in laws lived in the street and my step-father's cousin lived next door.

A memory of Lewisham by David Edgerton

I am looking for my sister Hilary Rhoda Singleton who was born 17th June 1961 in Clifton Road, Eccles. She was adopted by a couple called Edward Patrick Cooke and Clara Cooke (nee Cassidy) who lived at 29 ...Read more

A memory of Collyhurst in 1964 by Lorna Fielding

Yes, I'm almost certain people will remember Gertrude Street. My name is John Howard and I lived at No.31 Gertrude St. Went to Mount Carmel RC, I also went to the Cad on Regent Rd many times. I'm always bumping into ...Read more

A memory of Salford in 1948 by John Howard