Nostalgic memories of Walton on the Hill's local history

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For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

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I am researching my family tree and believe that William Wilks and his wife Alice lived in Walton on the Hill during the late 1930s early 1940s. He was a nurseryman/gardener by trade. Any information would be very helpful. Thank you.
My great grandfather lived in Walton in 1891, his name was John Rowbottom and he lived at the forge in Walton Road.  He had three sons.  One son, William, was born there.  His first wife died there in 1890 and he married his housekeeper Jane Cooper.  If anyone has any more info please let me know.
Married at the wonderful old church of St. Peter's Walton on the Hill, 5th July 1972. At this time, my parents were living at Tudor Court, Walton St. Walton on the Hill, and Mum, owned the shop below, Anne Cleeves. I had been over in NZ for almost two years on a working holiday, and came home with a Kiwi in tow, strict instructions from the parents, if you want to marry, please marry at St Peter's so we did. Loved ...see more
I was born at 23 Howard Close in October 1963. It was a lovely place for children to grow up. A large green and a playground, little traffic, dogs and other residents. Everyone looked out for one another. I attended the infant school and then the junior school in Breech Lane. I was married in Walton church on March 5th 1988, a cold bright day, it snowed in the morning. It is the very best place for riding. ...see more