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went to this hotel in the seventies to watch the rock groups that were on anyone remember the group nights at the foxs club
I remember the little sweet shop in the swimming pool accessed from both sides of the stream by the bridge. I lived in 57 Ferndale Road during the seventies, and was related to the Stone family on the corner.
I remember going back to visit New Malden at about 9 years old and eating in the wimpey .
We went to revisit as I’d lived in the fountain pub as a baby in 1967 with my mum , who worked there . Details are so vague . The high street was lovely and I’m sure you could see went worth golf course from it ?
Amanda Jane
I also lived here. My parents took over from Mrs Robinson. My father who had worked for Lowther Builders modernised the shop, opening it up and installing new counters. He also replaced the front window, which let in alot more light. It was very dark in there. I also went to Yanwath school. My uncle worked for the Milk Marketing Board and drove the churn lorries and later the bulk tanker that collected milk from Sockbridge Hall Farm which was down the field at the back.
I have great memories of staying with my Aunt in Polzeath in the mid 1970's. Her house was high up and we used to walk down to the town and to the beach every day. One night in 1977 (late August) the Tony Blackburn disco came to town (outside on one of the green spaces) - he had been elsewhere that week on the Radio 1 roadshow. A local punk/new wave band was first on ("Roadworx"?) followed by ...see more
Grandmother used to live on the slip; she was housekeeper to Mr. Sales and we used to walk over the marshes to Reedham Swing bridge to visit relatives in Reedham. There was a farm on the corner owned by Chubbocks and I used to collect milk from there in a can as a young girl (circa 1936/7) hope to visit again shortly.
Hi. I lived in Oakley as a small boy - pre school age. My dad, Bob Johnstone, was a cowman and we lived in School Lane. We were a big Scottish family with 7 children. We moved around a lot due to his work but we made regular trips back to visit Oakley and The Chandos and still do. We lived there in the late 60, only for a couple of years. Dads sadly dead now but he always said it was his favourite place he lived.
I lived in Little Heath opp the Woodman Pub and spent most of the Fifties, Sixties and Seventies in either Charlton, Woolwich and North Woolwich. I remember Powis St and Hare St very well, Great Shopping etc. miss the variety of shops.
I went to Sydenham County Girls school and left at 15 in 1963. Someone made a comment about Terry Maidment -that rang a bell, as my sister, Janet, used to go out with him for a while. I knew Brian Jacks very well - and did anyone know Ronnie McKay, Penny Hackman and Gwyn Tanner? Would love to catch up. I lived bang opposite Sydenham School, my then name Doreen Mahony and my sister was Janet. Would be great if I got an answer.
My friend used to live in Newton Street, her mum was Mrs Brooks
I just sent my friend the Gorton book, I don’t think Newton Street is there any more but someone might remember it. She went to Yew Tree school mid 1940s, these forums are amazing for discovering things we thought were gone and past. Bravo for writing the book!
I lived at 100 heyes lane. Alderley edge. For about five years from 1950 to 1955. Went to Alderley edge school. Teacher mrs Gibson. My name then was Ann Christina Taylor. My father grew vegetables on his allotment. He worked for ICI in wilmslow. I remember a man selling goldfish in bottles at the entrance to school lane. Remember milk bottles thawing out around the classroom fire. Going up to the edge and the Sandhills. ...see more
I was a live in pupil at Eden Hall from 1976 to 1979 it was a great school and all of the other children who were at the school came from all over the uk, as it wasn't like most other schools nearly all of us had illnesses, and couldn't go to normal main stream schools due to being vulnerable children But if i could turn the clock back i wouldn't change it for the world I LOVED GOING TO EDEN HALL SCHOOL
Pavs started as a large wooden hut made by Ray Henikier, a carpenter. I used to help him take down the hut in the late Autumn and put it back up the following spring. Then Pavs was rebuilt in block work. My father used to work for him after Dad retired from his job. My son, Steve, used to work for him as he was a chef. So my family has a lot of good memories of Pavs.
We moved to Sutton in 1956/7, Sutton Court Road, and I attended Sutton East before moving to Worcester Road and then going to Ambleside School in Cheam, then onto the Willows before completing my A-levels at Nonsuch High School for Girls in Cheam.
I loved growing up in Sutton, in the summer evenings I would cycle round for hours, (having taken my Proficiency Test) despite having cycled to and from school daily. So ...see more
Hello, I wonder if anyone remembers Patrick David Mackay, better know as Patrick Mackay, he was born in 1952. He lived in Gravesend briefly in the mid 60's and 70's.
I would like to know if someone or a relative had experience meeting him, before being sentenced to life imprisonment for a wave of crimes. Thank you very much.
Sadly Doreen Aspley passed away today. She had her 96th birthday last Sunday
Hello, I wonder if anyone remembers Patrick David Mackay, born in 1952, a young boy who attended St Albans Road School and York Road School in the end of the 50's and early 60s.
After some years, he was sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering 3-11 people.
Any contribution would be appreciated from someone who has had experience meeting him at his younger life.
Thank you.
My dad was 1 of the weekend regulars at the Brandling Arms . The Dominoe corner . 1 of these guys was Bob ,had a wooden leg drove a Vespa scooter , more to the point , I believe managed punshons newsagent . I don't know when their friendship started but by 1960 my dad was helping Bob put the Sunday papers together for the "boys" to deliver later . On occasion about 62/63 I would accompany dad , each of us on a ...see more
My great grandmother, Phyllis Marley (nee Young) lived at 1 Sheepwash Bank in the early 1900s. Always known as the house with the monkey puzzle tree in the front garden.
She was married to Edwin Marley, who was a manager in the gold mines in Roodepoort, South Africa, so lived there on her own with her three children, Agnes, Jim and Will. However, he settled in South Africa with another ...see more
This photo sparked a memory from when I was around 4 years old, helping Mrs Oldiing put flowers on her husbands grave, when my sister - then around 2 - sat on an ants nest. Panic then, but laughter now. This would have been around 1964. Memories swirl and it's Christmas Eve and the special treat of the church service and the decorations; then a sunny Sunday and everyone piling out of the Church and congregating at the ...see more
In the 50‘s we (my family and my mum’s sister’s family) spent two holidays in rented holiday houses in Polzeath. The first house was “The Hermitage” and was situated on the cliff overlooking the sea with no buildings in front. The sunsets were fabulous. The second house was “Beggars Roost” and was on the other side of the bay and overlooked the beach.
Us children (my cousins Penny, Sheila and I) attended the ...see more
Hi Chris. Just loved reading your memories about Mill Brook. I lived at 171 Greenbrow opposite the 'Newall'.Remember everything - Dr. Devlin, Taggarts and Southersts newsagents, and Knob HalI was scary.Started at St Peters in 1955 and walked to school via Millbrook Road known as the 'Gully' to us. First girlfriend Brenda McQuaid lived there. Her dad Tom was the local postman and football referee. I remember the Shanty on ...see more
Mum and Dad were nurses, Dad specialising in psychiatric nursing. In the late 1960s, their careers took them to Jacques Hall and a post with what was then known as the Spastics Society.
The Society had either bought or leased the building and some 20 residents with varying physical and mental challenges were cared for by Dad and a dedicated team of staff including occupational therapists, kitchen staff and ...see more
Was in 1st Dunmurry Scouts until about 1966. Does anybody remember them.
I lived on Birchwood Rd since 1964 when I was born left when I was 18 loved Middleton I now live in Bradford I often think of moorclose even attended the high school after I left Durnford St
My grandfather was Chief Constable of Dorset from 1925 - 1956. When he retired my grandparents bought a house called either Ravensthorpe or Ravenscroft (it was a long time ago and I can't remember for sure!)in Victoria Place. Every year from 1957 when I was four till 1963 we would come here and stay for a couple of weeks for our summer holiday. The house and garden were huge and my sister and I had all sorts of fun ...see more
I spent a couple of years at the village school; I remember Mrs Dean and Miss Lovegrove in particular, Disliked Mrs Buswell who forced me to wear girl's navy blue knickers for the rest of a school day after wetting myself - I also had to carry my damp shorts and pants in a paper bag!. In 1969/70 or thereabouts my dad's car was shunted from behind and demolished the wall at the front gates of the ...see more
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.
I started working at the Plaza just after I left school as rewind boy, later becoming a projectionist, where I stayed till national service. I showed the films at the camp cinema in the evenings in my last 15 months. Demobbed, I started back at the Plaza till 1965 when I joined the other cinema, Odeon, till it changed to Classic. I was there then till it closed in 1977 and was lucky to show the last reel of film. ...see more
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.
From 1962-1965, my father who was employed by I.B.M. was assigned to F.R.E. based out of 832nd Airborne Squadron in High Wycombe England. One of his many responsibilities was to service and maintain the computer systems within the BMEWS, Fylingdale Moors, England.
I lived in Collins Green with my family in the very early 60's. I lived at number 35 with my mum and dad Brian and Christine Leather. I was around 3yrs old and my sister Caroline was around a year old. My mum then had my brother Sean in that house and we then moved across the road to number 68. My youngest sister Adele was then born there in 1966. It was a magical place to grow up and I wish I still ...see more
Hello, I'm currently working on my family tree and have a Bishop connection with Loders. Will post more details later. Would love to here from others who may be linked. Amanda Sale
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 - with some of that time living at my grandparents in Hanwell. I went to Islip Manor and then Walford School. As one of your other contributors mentioned they were still saving for a ...see more
Hi
I am trying to trace the Family of Brian R Mckenzie . He had 2 sisters Jean, Shirley and 2 brothers William (Billy) and George.
As far as we know Jean was the eldest.
Brian told us that he was from Aberlour area and lived near the Walkers Biscuit Factory.
He left Aberlour and we think he joined the army. He married in Wiltshire.
Although Brian has passed away his son and Daughter would love ...see more
So many memories of school years here from 1959-66. Coming from Burpham nr Guildford I remember travel on public transportation and how most people did not come from my area.
In the summer during Wimbledon fortnight I would bicycle so as to be home to watch the tennis. I remember how under Miss Andrews I became a maths wiz, she made the subject so interesting and how Miss Brook did the ...see more
I think it was Easter weekend 1963, a friend, Peter Smart and I hitchhiked from Newcastle upon Tyne to Dunnoon. We were amateur 'Ban the Bombers'.
We booked in to the Strone youth hostel - we had spent the previous night in Kendoon youth hostel, near Dalry, sadly now closed. There was a great atmosphere about the whole area - the next day was a real party day at the lochside - lots of guitarists/ ...see more
My e mail is lowman532@btinternet.com not 536 as shown on my memory of Northumberland Heath.
We used to visit Polzeath on Sundays in the 1960's.
There was a Cafe run by Bob Morrow who used to play football with my father Eric Butler in the South Western League in the 1950's.
Does anyone remember this cafe ?
I have fond memories of the enormous factory in the 1980's and driving around it at night with a van stuffed full of heavy backup computer tape boxes which needed fire safeing. Site had a great social club and not a bad canteen.I think thursday night shifts they had steak on the menu if my memory serves me well. Bit of a long walk from the factory to the tube station despite it being over the road.I paid into a ...see more
my name is jim george email squeekyparrot@yahoo.com i was there in the 60s does any body remember me
We stayed here,in July 2011
On our honeymoon! We are now returning,this Friday, 2July for our 10th,wedding anniversary.And will also be celebrating my husbands 70th Birthday! The Glenspean, is very comfortable,and homely,we enjoyed 1st class food and service,really breath taking views, and lovely grounds
During our stay my husband had a ghostly encounter,he woke up to find a ...see more
I've loved reading all the memories of Devizes. I feel it's so important to document everyday history such as this. On that note, I am a writer of a blog called Weird Wiltshire. I write about the history, folklore and ghost stories of Wiltshire and beyond. I'm currently putting together an article about Devizes. There are plenty of ghostly stories! But, the tales I really want to tell are about people's personal stories and ...see more
Does anybody recall a Bill Brierley from Ardwick? Married with two Daughters and no longer alive. He worked for Manchester City Council? Thank you.
I'm researching my family tree which has in turn led me to 1 Valley Road, Ilkley from 1939 onwards. Is there anyone that has ever heard of or even has memories of a Frederick Wood and Ophelia Wood who lived at number 1. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
We are currently renovating calziebohalzie. If anyone has any past photos I would love to see them.
In photoK119066. 7/44 the house on the right with the upstairs window open about 9 inches is the room i was born in over 80years ago and the bycycle was my dads
I used to work for a radio paging company in the 1960's called Radio Intercom. It was based in Batts Lane, next to the old fire station. I wonder, does anyone have pictures or memories of this company. I believe it changed it's name to Verhagen Electronics after I left.
I have many pleasant memories of working for Radio Intercom, and often wonder were my old colleagues are now.
If any of you are out there, please get in touch: tim.tree@btopenworld.com. I'd love to hear from you.
I'm trying to track down the newspaper article on the story below from around 1960 that my dad recently shared with me, does anyone recall the shoe shop called Argos Shoes (or similar) or can offer any other info that might help me?
When I was about 15 or so, Dad was the manager of 5 shops called ‘Argos’ based in Kingsbury and other areas in North London. One day 3 girls, ...see more
The forgotten town, this small township was once a buzzing area served with blackened bottle ovens. A thriving community dwelled around the dirt and grime of The Potteries. I was born in Fenton in the fifties and how well I remember walking the length and breadth, past banks, shops and even a town hall, magistrates court and police station. We had our own fire station. In those days one could travel from either ...see more
I have been reading lots of accounts of how bad Fornethy was, of beatings, and abuse, but I didn't experience any of that. I was there twice, including for my 11th birthday in May 1970. I have a letter I sent home which is very obvious to me in my own words.
One thing I had forgotten was the crow in the cage. It was explained to us that the farmer trapped crows to stop them killing lambs. I ...see more
I grew up in Hoxton in the 40/50’s.
I went to Whitmore School in Gopsall Street, leaving in 1953.
I remember busy Hoxton market with all the stalls and shops, funny how some remain more in your memory, the pie and mash shop, which I believe is still there, also there was lady at a stall grating fresh horseradish, really strong smell. Sainsbury’s where my mum bought the small amount of Dutch butter she could ...see more
I have fond memories of days out in Angmering. Dad used to park up in an enclosed grassy area and the beach was just beyond some bushes. We used to have food cooked on the primer stove and we'd spend all day there. I wasn't keen on the thick seaweed that got wrapped around my legs when paddling. This was back in the 60's . Anyone else remember where I'm talking about.?
Went to St George’s school, had a best friend called Jennifer - she was always happy and laughing, but dippy - loved her, wish I could find her now, can’t remember her surname.
So the school is still there but nothing like it was in our days - Head Teacher, Mr Gibbs would smoke his pipe in his office - always stank of tobacco. He was very old fashioned - would pull u by your ear. I was lucky, but a boy ...see more
Oak Bank Open-Air School was the first of its kind in England and opened in 1954 by C. Mitcheson, although the school may date back to the 1930's.
I was an inmate in the mid 1950's aged 8. Mrs Hardy was principal and Nurse Spice dominated the dormitories. Three of us 'ran-away'; headed through the woods and onto the main road where those searching for us picked us up in a car. Where we were going I ...see more
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Smells..
its funny what a sniff of something brings to mind ......a particular food...or place. There are smells that linger in the memory that instantly ...see more
My Nan Jessie Turvey & her husband Jim (my grandfather who died in 1964 I think) lived on Plashet Grove next door to a Mrs Lescombe (spelling ?)from sometime in the 1930's until the mid 1970's. They had 2 daughters my mother Angela Jean born in October 1935 & my aunt Christine Jennifer born in 1946. Her brother & his wife Alec & Rene Hurley also lived there during the late 1940's & 1950's. Does anyone remember them at all please?
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!
I was about five years old and at my mother's side as we passed across the entrance to the great hall on our way to the Sunday school trip to Rhyl. We walked about two hundred yards further joining a lot more and onward to Fenton Manor Station. This was our pick up point to join the train on our day out. The mighty steam monster pulled into the station, and we stormed the corridors ...see more
I started Bank Street school in 1955 ,my name was Angela Seale then.My teacher was Mrs Cooper ( she had been my mothers teacher as well ! ).The class room was right at the top of the building at the front,our delight was if the fire engine went out on a call and we were allowed to go to the window to watch .
At 7 I went round the corner to the Slade school and then onto The Hugh Christy at 11.
I have very happy ...see more
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 to the big hall, drawing and Knitting?? After School playing in the street - Release e oh, tin can Tommy, skipping rope across the street (girls as well), and at night, Hemings Bakery - ...see more
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 his
Study in the Tower and caned for playing Ball inside.. Accused of Padding given extra " Stroke "
Our Weekly letters Home were read before mailing. so unable to Share Experience.
Life was never the same again !
Hello. After leaving RWS the boys and girls in 1969-70. Wanstead.
I went to RWS Hyde Hall 1970-71, just before it closed. I can recall sharing the dormitory with 5 girls from different cultural backgrounds. I really enjoyed their friendship. Unfortunately, I have not had any further contact with them. Their names may have changed or they may have returned to their own country. I really enjoyed my time at ...see more
I too grew up in Little Kingshill. Mrs Buswell was head at the primary and my favourite teacher was Mrs Dean. We used to play on the common opposite Ash Well Farm. During summer holidays we all used to attend the bible holiday club st the the baptist church. Fun and games, team sports and educational games. It was great fun. Wouldn’t change my childhood xx
David Greig was opposite the Queen's Hotel, next door was Boots the Chemist, then Sydney Greys the electrical and TVs etc. This is where I bought my first guitar. Just opposite was Pains, a little farther on was Bastiani's ice cream parlour, then M&S and Woolworths. The old railway crossing had a signal box, so when a train came, the signal man had a large wheel he had to turn to open and close ...see more
My dad moved his family into 3 Knights Close, Billesdon, when I was 7 years old.
Our family consisted of my dad Terry, my mum Jytte, my brother Steven and myself Dionne.
Our neighbours were the Townsend’s at No 1, the Harrison’s at No 2, Elsie, Leslie and Sally in No 4, the Margates in No 5 and the Farmers at No 6.
What a fantastic childhood I had growing up in Billesdon.
Open fields, trees, ...see more
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 taken by surprise this lad had opened up a big gap down the back straight coming into the final bend the rest were attacking down the straight but the gap and the speed of this lad wins it ...see more
I was a boarder at St joseph's from 1947 to 1951. We lived in Lincolnshire. My father was an OLD BOY of the Salesian School at Battersea and this was my start to follow him there. We traveled in special compartments from Charing Cross on the 4.20pm train to Stonegate. In '47 we all piled into a 3 toner for for the ride to the school, luggage following in a cart pulled by the School tractor. Eating ...see more
I am looking for photos of Guildford in the 50s, particularly North street and wondered if anyone remembered the Butcher's shop in North street in the 50s. I was born there, we lived in a flat over the shop and I have vivid memories of watching the carnival from the window. I also remember there was an abattoir at the back of the shop. I think the shop was called Colebrooks.
We didn't live there for ...see more
I'm a Polzeath girl (grown woman now ). During the war I lived in Bryher, moved to Yoyo cottage then again to Tywardale. My nursery school was Tregear and primary school was Holiday House on the terrace. The playground was the beach accessed by steps. These were wonderful years for my mother and I. Leisure time was surfing on small wooden boards hired from the Beach cafe, climbing trees in Shilla wood ( in ...see more
Lived at 25 ,grandad Clark lived at 39, Nana Whitley lived at 54 Monmouth St. Fond memories of muddy alley, Budds the barber. Spivey's , Smith's, Page's, lots more if my memory was better. My brother Chris would remember more, anyway it's a start.Ian Whitley
I had the most unhappy time of my life whilst at this school and to be honest it screwed the rest of my adalt life up I'm nearly 60 now and finally I'm happy with life so sorry no fond memories of this place
I lived in Foxlands Road in the 50's as a 6 year old, I remember cycling to large deep pits at the back of my grandparents house in Gay Gardens, I think that the area is now is parkland, and perhaps the deep holes were gravel pits, at the time I thought that they were connected with bombing during the war. I also remember the 1953 Coronation party held in Foxlands Road. The train station was a favourite haunt of ...see more
I spent the summer of 1966 at Camp Leverington, living in a quansant hut, picking gooseberries and other fruit in the surrounding fields. It was part of a summer tour for US students. A truly unique experience and wonderful way to see England for the first time.
I returned to East Wittering a few days ago upon a nostalgic trip. I was absolutely amazed at how little it has changed since I had a family holiday there in 1962 when I was five years old! I do have a very clear memory! I was able to find a number of the places which I remembered but could not identify the accommodation which we rented for the week. Is anyone able ...see more
My grandmother was born at 10 Crescent Road in 1916. In 1927 the family moved to West Drayton,. Lorraine Hawkins, (my nan) was a lively character. She passed away in 2006. I miss her dearly. In her final months, she'd sing the Welsh Anthem to me to get her pills and a cup of tea.
Remember riding my Lambretta from chilham lees to shottenden to see my old friend Kevin chittenden. Then we would go pubbing or clubbing,,,great times! Early seventies.
Anyone remember him?
Peter Brooker.
It was 2nd June 1961. A magical summer evening. I was on holiday and had my bike. I rode to Langstone Harbour station and waited for the train. The little Stroudley loco came to a halt on it's way from Havant to Hayling, only one or two passengers got on. It puffed off and across the bridge. I then cycled off. When I came on holiday again the railway had gone, and the loco was displayed outside of a pub.
I lived in Oxshott from 1943 to 1957. I was actually born in a nursing home at 1 Avenue Elmers, Surbiton, a building which has been converted to luxury flats now. My maiden name was Huitt and I had two younger sisters – Carolyn (born 1946) and Alison (born 1948). We lived at Sylvadale in the Ridgeway, which is a cul-de-sac at the bottom of Oakshade Road. The house was quite small for ...see more
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 in touch. I now live in Canada but email is great: waterwitch4603@gmail.com.