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I was born in 1955 and grew up in Ingleboro Drive. Our house, number 12, backed on to the woods, and my brother Robert and I would play out there at every opportunity. Of course, as we grew, we climbed the trees, and I ...Read more

A memory of Riddlesdown by Stephen Drake

I was born in Keighley, West Yorkshire, April 13 1951. At home , 7 Owl St, just off Parson St, in a one up, one down, back to back house with a small yard to the front. Keighley, in those days, was heavily into ...Read more

A memory of Kingwood Common by Malcolm Biggins

My Dad (Roy Trett) taught at Barnsole Road School and I went there - walking from Maple Avenue and back twice a day. Happy memories of friends now long gone. It would be so nice to hear from friends who remain and would like to get ...Read more

A memory of Gillingham by Mary Hill (Nee Trett)

i watch a young lad in the 1500mtrs upon the last lap he was last place the lap bell goes it was like a gun going off because this lad took off like a bat out of hell at end of the first lap he shot up to first place. all seemed to be ...Read more

A memory of Skelmersdale by g.fishcake

Quickly seperated at Front Hall from Parent. Led to Dining Room in shock. A Boy suggested " Secotine " on Bread. Moved to Class Room where another Boy took Pity and threw me a Ball as " Tarling "entered the Room. Taken to ...Read more

A memory of Yarlet Hall (School) by Philip Pryce

I was born John Mason in Parfrey St in 1936, moving to 81 Garvan Rd, living on the ground floor, with my Grandad, (Pop), upstairs! Went to Everington St School all through the War. During the daylight raids the whole school came down ...Read more

A memory of Fulham by John Mason

I also remember Martins swimming pool, it was freezing! I did receive my certificate for swimming a width at Martins. Mr. Pidgeon used to take us, he was a good teacher. Mr. Davis was quite scary, especially the puppets!

A memory of Wokingham by Sandra Reynolds

I have just discovered this site by chance and have read so many comments that have stirred memories for me. My name is Ian Bradford. I was born in Perivale Maternity Hospital in 1950. I lived on Ripon Close from 1954 to about 1963 - ...Read more

A memory of Northolt by Ian Bradford

My uncle Maurice Walker installed the pipework for the urinals. He was working for Darlington Borough Council at the time. The urinals were huge, and the pipework was always shiny.

A memory of Darlington by Michael Barker

In 1977 we bought our first house in Hampden Park. I was working as a nurse at Eastbourne DGH in Kings Drive. I remember walking through the park at the start and end of my shifts. In the spring the park was carpeted with crocus's which was the most beautiful site. I hope they are still there today.

A memory of Eastbourne by Janet Bull