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I was born in 12 Vandyke Avenue, Keynsham in July 1939...revisiting neighbours many years later found the Avenue had changed its name to Gaston Avenue. My parents' good neighbours were; Mr and Mrs Vallis, their son Michael was the same age as myself, and I have pictures taken at Western-Super-Mare of a Mrs May and her son Peter who would be older than myself. Does anyone have any knowledge of the aforementioned ...see more
I was born in Cheshire Street, Hinckley. My mother's name was Violet Pinchess (maiden name Ridgeway), she had several brothers and a sister called Vera. Love to hear from anyone who knew her as I have no history at all.
Very, very, happy memories of living in Chingford in the 60's. I moved to Westward Road when I was five and I went to Chase Lane School when it still had more or less outside toilets! One of the teachers (I think the maths teacher) still had one of the old fashioned desks with steps that led up to the seat. Saturday was Saturday morning pictures at the Odeon sitting on the handlebars of my dad's bike there ...see more
Not my memory, but does anyone remember the late Clement & Iris Hill, pub licensees in their home town Maidstone in the 1960's or 70's?Their daughter, Penelope Hill, was in Maidstone until late 1980's but may have moved away. Does anyone know what became of her?
Sadly, the Bell Inn closed sometime in the early sixties. And along with other faithful regulars, I was there on the evening when the last pint was drawn.
I lived in Hardwick, near Hilton in the late 1940's and early 50's. The travelling fish and chip man in a White Morris or Ford van used to park in the village main street. We children used to love to get our 6d (six penny)worth of chips from the back counter, wrapped in newspaper. Mum or Dad would come out with us if we were getting the evening Fish and Chips for the family. Our man used to go every ...see more
After the war, on April 14th 1946, flying training ceased, and Lulsgate Bottom was abandoned by the RAF in October. The airfield was used by Bristol Gliding Club during the next ten years, but the accommodation became a refugee camp for Poles, whose children went to Catholic schools in Bristol.
In 1948 and 1949 motor race meetings were organised by the Bristol Motor Cycle and Light Car Club ...see more
I was born in Shuttlefield in Freuchie, my maiden name is McKinlay, I went to school there. I'm in Leven now and would love to hear from pupils I was at school with or anyone who came from there too.
I am Pewsey born and bred and what a joy it is to discover a site where memories of our country's unique village life can be shared and stored for the future.
So much to share about Pewsey life... I remember playing with all the children of many ages in Swan Meadow in the 80's. Looking for 'treasure' to sell in the stream at Kings Corner and charging passers-by 2p for a broken piece of china! Making rose 'perfume' and ...see more
I am back to Finlay Maclean and wife Margaret Macdonald round about the 1790's from Gravir and Garyvard on my family tree! Hit a brickwall now though, any help appreciated.
Growing up in the late 40s and 50s, a highlight of my visits to relatives was the trip to Horseheath to see uncle Fred and Auntie Stina at the post-office. I was always drawn to the large greenhouse they had as this had a grapevine. I had never seen grapes growing until then, but soon learned that while they looked nice, they tasted lovely - forbidden fruit! We always had tea and ...see more
Hello Joyce, just been reading up on the letters, surprised to see my name on them. Still in touch with John Clarke only, would like contact from all who knew me. Lots to talk about .
Roy Crump
I think it was 1959 anyway; I was 4 and a half and lived in Burnside. I went to Uppermount School in Waterlooville and used to walk there with my older cousin, Martin. I remember a teacher (I think her name was Mrs Brown), writing on slates, segregated playgrounds for boys & girls and a large dolls house. I got a ladybird book called Puppies and Kittens for general progress on prize day. We used to go ...see more
These memories have been contributed by Myra Greer.
In 1947, when I was 7, my mother and I moved from Salisbury in Wiltshire where my father was stationed at RAF Boscombe Down, to near Llanfarian, where my grandparents had settled. My grandfather, William, was badly crippled by rheumatoid arthritis. Because of his illness they had had to sell up their lovely home in Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire during ...see more
I would like a photo of St Mary's School (C of E) Churchyard ,Hitchin, Hertfordshire where I spent my childhood. I know it was pulled down in around 1970.
Thank you
Effie Lewis
I was born in Thorpe Combe in 1937 and went to Hale End Road, Wood Street and then William Morris Tech. Schools. My surname then was Bowers. As a fairly young child we used to play over in Epping Forest, having a cycle track there and playing on the tank traps, it was all very safe then. In my early teens I remember going to the Assembly Hall on a Saturday night to see bands like Ted Heath - it ...see more
My name is Carol Dawson (nee Thomas), I lived in Kenley Road with my mum Ellen, dad Len & my brother John. I went to St Georges School in 1951, I remember Mr Allen & Mr Church, there was a dishy teacher there also & when we left to go to Brentford School for Girls, us girls cried. My best friends were Ann Cox, Barbara Treadgold & Anita Philpot. Anita lived across the road from us, we lived ...see more
We are in the process of buying an apartment in West Park Mews formerly The Grand View Hotel.
We are really excited at the prospect of spending a lot of time in Hope Cove and would be fascinated to know when the Grand View Hotel was originally built and first opened, and people's memories of it. Can anybody help. Many thanks.
I lived in Culcheth when I attended LGS .I uused to catch a bus, alight at Butts Bridge then walk along the canal towpath and enter the school grounds by the air raid shelters. Bill Major was the Headmaster, a man we all feared. The following were my teachers; Mr Puck Goodfellow - English Language & Literature, Mr Thurlow - Physics, Mr Taff Evans - Chemistry, Mr Rutter - Mathematics Mr Tew Williams - ...see more
I have often wonder why I have this memory of being sent away, as with many I have read, you felt as you were being punish for being ill. Can remember not seeing my parents for nearly three years -I was only just about 5 when I was there. I can remember being pushed to the beach and also being made to sleep in the afternoon, and then starting school there. It was strange when I finally went home as I couldn't remember much of my parents. It was a emotional time all round.
Does anyone have any memories or even photos of the now defunct Ruislip and Northwood Athletic Club? I was a member (keen, but not talented!) in the mid 1950's both at the track in King's College Road, Ruislip, as well as the cross-country base in Northwood, with the course running through the woods at the back of the Lido.
I'm trying to find out about the Davies/Watkins families that use to live down School Street during WW1 until WW2; if anybody knows of any info or stories about them or remembers them, I'd love to know.
My grandfather, David Livingston Jones, was born in Llanwrst. His family owned the butcher shop known as 'Jones the Hand' which stood on the corner in the market place. My grandfather joined the police force and moved to Manchester where he settled, married and raised his family.
I went to St Marys School and lived in Beckette Yard, Woodbine Cottage. Yes, we went to church at St Marys. At school Mr Sercombe was the head. I also played in their football team and we were the first team to ever win the league for the school. The infant school was in Pound Lane and I used to take letters for the headmaster on Fridays, to the infants. I loved it because it took me past my house and I called home for a quick drink.
I lived in the station house on Cheadle station. Can't remember it as I left when I was two. I do remember going to visit the people who lived in the cottages on the other platform. I believe the Station house is now a pub.
I was born and brought up in Station Town in the 50's and 60's and I too remember the rows of streets starting with Acclom, Vane, Roderidge, and Garden Street. Our favourite place was Dent's fish shop on the corner and queuing up for 'scraps' meaning the batter left over from the fish frying. The front street was a hive of activity with the Station Hotel pub at one end, Lowe's motorbike shop, Harrison's ...see more
I worked at the Hotel De La Bere for 21 years, starting as a chambermaid and finishing as the head housekeeper. I had a lovely time working with some wonderful people including bosses and my housekeeping team. The hotel closed down in 2009 for a major refurb and re opened 3 years later as the Ellenbough Park, Cheltenhams first 5 star hotel.
I would like to contact anyone that resided as a child at the above (The Cedars) between the years 1954 to 1965. I have been told the building was demolished some years ago and any photos would be gratefully received. Does the Hemsworth & Sth Elmsal Express have any archive footage? Or the local local institution, local council (known then as the "West Riding County ...see more
I was born in my parents' house in The Mead, off Skinners Lane, in 1935. A year later my father became the proprietor of Ashtead Squash Rackets & Tennis Club. It was built by my grandfather, Edgar Littlewood, who built many large properties in Ashtead from the turn of the century, and who lived at Littlewoods, Ottways Lane, next door to the two public swimming pools he owned. In 1940, my father (a ...see more
Does anyone remember the 'Collins' family who lived in Sheriff Hill until the early 70`s? James and Annie Collins (nee Fisher) had 3 children; Dorothy, Robert, and James (my dad). Annie was a regular at the White Swan pub.
Thanks Ralph.
William Campbell Anderson. I lost a friend, He was a rock, A dignified and decent bloke, Had many a pain to Ca his ain yet never a day did he complain. Always welcome in his home, even cats and dogs did come. Not a man for idle chat nor Pontificate or gloat. Kept his own counsel good or bad, Natures Gentleman it must be said. Did not adhere to any creed, educated and well read. Abou Ben Adam, his tribe ...see more
My mother was the last Queen of Barepot, sometime before 1950 when I was born. Her maiden name was Amy Bailey, sister of Tom bailey and daughter of James Bailey of Works Yard.
I was born at 44 The Oval in June 1941 and later moved to 85 Pondfield Road. Our neighbour's name was Hill, Mr Hill's name I think, was Fred. If my 72 year old memory is okay their son was Tony and daughter was Sylvia. I wonder if they are still around, I would love to know. We moved to Australia in 1949 our last meal in England was breakfast with a kind friend of my mum, Mrs Beasley in Pondfield Road. ...see more
I remember these shops. Turn up Vale Road and there was a shop called "Fenton's". The owner's nephew was (is) Shane Fenton who had a couple of hit records before becoming famous as "Alvin Stardust".
I was at St' Jude's at much the same time, sadly not for long but I loved the school and long to be refreshed as to how it progressed. I was at the Children's Home, Ashdene until it closed, and have so many happy memories. The little cottage hospital where I helped at weekends; the green and Diana Dors(!), never met her! Wonderful walls through the cemetery to Virginia Water,and the long sermons at the ...see more
From around 1953 until 1961 I used to stay with my Grandma Hindley who lived just off Bentick Road and then later on in Plimsoll Terrace, Denman Street, Radford, Nottingham. I can vividly recall Plimsoll Terrace - a two up and two down terrace house with communal yard at the back door and outside loo. The stone cobbled streets and the numerous tiny shops on Denman Street were my playground. With ...see more
I am from Southend on Sea and grew up at Undercliff Gardens, just near the train station. My family are from the Woods, Thompson's and Beadle family lines; the same as Thomas Swain Beadle who died in 1917 and is listed on the war memorial at the church. I think he would have been my great uncle. I have his mother's bible and the official picture of him from the paper when he was listed as 'missing in ...see more
In the 1950's when I was knee-high to a grasshopper...I remember having to cross the ferry in a little rowing boat so we could cross over to B's, or Bees (I think it was a farm), my Uncle Nev worked there. Anybody else remember this ferry?
July early 60's you could not move on the beach for holidaymakers, all the deck chairs would be sold out and Bill & Pat Ramsay would be playing music over the speakers. The Spartan club - weight lifters would be there - Dave Webster rings a bell, Nurse Johnston would be in the first aid/ lost childrens shelter. The summer chalets would be full, changing huts busy and the life boat would be in the water. ...see more
I was born in Dacre Banks and remember the Wilsons very well, as my brother Peter and I used to play with them as kids. We lived at the bottom of the lane coming from the Wilson's house just across the road at Woodbine Cottage. I have been living in the UAE for the last 20 years but this month I am coming home to Dacre, the only place I ever wanted to live.
I used to go to school in Cleeve Prior, we lived in one of the cottages over the road from the village school. I was friends with two girls who lived just outside on the road to Evesham. We all went to Blackminster County Modern after. I would like to get in touch with them; Mavis Spires & Sandra Parks. We loved our time there, lovely village life. My dad was in the army so we moved a lot.
I was reminded today of The Bird Man who went round all the schools doing Bird Call imitations. We were at Ladyland School and this presentation was a welcome break from school work. At the close of his performance he asked for requests and seeing we were at Ladyland school, someone shouted out, Can you do a Ladybird? The person who shouted the request also had a bird connection via his nick name which was 'Wee Owl', Billy Thompson.
I started at South Bargoed Infants School in Park Crescent in Bargoed in September 1973. It was just a two minute walk away from where I lived at Gladstone Villa in Cardiff Road. Mrs Owen was the head mistress and I remember one of my first teachers, Mrs Jean Morgan. I also remember Mrs Vera Davies, sadly she died in 2012. Mrs Jenkins was quite a strict teacher, she would punish us if we were naughty with a ...see more
My father's side of the family lived in Aberbargoed, my dad was actually born at number 34 Elm Street. There were my grandparents, Doris and Roland Dexter, and they had four sons; my father Douglas was the oldest, then David, Michael, and Ronald was the youngest. I recently researched my family tree and I traced my family back to 1879. On looking at the 1911 cencus I discovered that my great grandfather ...see more
I was born in Caerphilly Miners Hospital in August 1969 but I grew up in a property called Gladstone Villa with my mother and my grandparents. The property was a council one and it was split into four flats; we lived above the Thomas's at 1a. Mr Beer lived on the other side and would have his motorbike parked on the path, I would often play with the wheel. I lived there throughout the 1970's and my ...see more
My name is Bob Patten. I first lived at Droylsden and we moved to Lees St about 1955. My parents Bob & Gladys had the shop at No.108, I lived there with my brother Steve. The shop was across the road from the Red Reck, where we spent most of our time; it was there or the slag heaps at the back of Vanna St school. Also over the canal; we could go anywhere in those days without any fears. I used to play out with ...see more
Noel Park Estate was established in the 1890's with brand new homes being built. Amongst the new tenants were the Webb family who moved into 93 Westbeech Road on the 5th Dec,1892, as well as the Oakes family who moved into No 57, plus William and Emma Lawrance who moved into a new home at No 43. The children of these families went to the Noel Park school, which was opened on the 25th ...see more
My grandma was from Hengoed but moved to the midlands as a teenager with her parents. We don't know a lot of her time in Hengoed apart from her having a lovely childhood. We were always lead to believe that she lived in Hengoed Garden Village but can find no reference to such place. We are talking many years ago (around 90). Was this part of Hengoed? Was it ever known as Hengoed Garden Village? I would really love ...see more
My grandfather was John Adams, who also was I understand, the church warden. My parents were married at this church and is the final resting place for my grandparents and great grandparents. I spent most Christmas's at the farm and remember it when it was surrounded by orchards, damsons, pears and cider apples.
In the 1901 census my great-grandfather, Matthew Wise, was a night watchman close to the Bank of England at 6 Lothbury. I had found my grandmother as a child of 4 living with her mother Matilda and family in Hackney, but as initially I didn't know his first name I needed to carry out some detective work to find him! My grandmother married Sydney Lake in 1918.
My parents, Doug Harrington and Betty Lake, met in Slough and married in 1948. Does anyone remember them?
My brother Patrick Marriott will be 80 years old on 12/7/2013. I think his favourite place in the world is St. Stephen - he spent a lot of his boyhood days staying at our aunts cottage and even attended school there. My aunt and uncle, Phil and Jack Staley, lived there with their two children, Betty and Bob Staley. I remember holidaying with them with my sister and cousin and remember Michael Rickard and Glen ...see more
I very clearly remember Mercers School in the 1950's. My sister, Christine, & I were pupils there. We lived at Stevens Farm from 1950 -1958. I still have the books I was given by Miss Lloyd as prizes but also remember how scared I was of both of them. I have several school photos, including one of me on treacle tins at sports day!
I started school in the September after my 5th birthday. We had a school holiday in October in those days for potato picking and harvest. My mother had a few hens on Freehold Street in a piece of ground near the shed that was there at the time for the Pig Club. I ran along the road although mum told me not to; I fell down and cut my knees open. There was no cream to clean the skin then only water or ...see more
My grandmother was the head-teacher in St Catherine's School just around the corner. She lived in St Catherine's Cottage beside the school. My dad and his brothers and sisters all went to that school. My earliest memory of St Catherines Church is from 1950 when I went to Mass every Sunday and was married there in 1970.
Willie Watt was a successful business man in Kilbirnie. He along with his brother owned Watts Network. Willie was smart, good looking, debonair, he had it all. Willie was also a singer of great repute. Just before singing his first song at a Burns supper the chairman asked, how did such a good looking, obviously successful gentleman like you manage to escape all the adoration of all the local women. ...see more
So many people recall how at Ladyland School we had to stand up and sing before school dinner. The song is still to this day an evergreen anthem worth mentioning. The song, which became ingrained in our memory was; "All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful, The Lord God made them all." This was not a trained choir, it was young people rushing through the song so we could start eating. Nevertheless the words and music left a lasting impression.
I remember the bend in the River well, as I used to fish in that area in winter for pike, and in the summer lower down fish for eels... such a long time ago.
Lived in Ruislip most of my life. I also knew the Stockdales; last saw him at the Lido in the 70's. The picture of the village also shows Haileys toy shop as well as The Village sweet shop. Next to Barbara's Pantry was a shop called the Priory. My father used to be a coppersmith and after the war sold many of his copper wares to the shop. Just past the Police Station was a shoe repairers called Lear & ...see more
My parents (Ken & Gwen Gardner) bought a small general store on Chapel St, when I was aged 5 in 1969. My memories are lovely and will always be with me. Our next door neighbour was Mr Jim Curtis, always remember him, a lovely man who had a Monkey Puzzle tree in his garden and used to give me rhubarb over the fence from his garden. My best friend was an old lady who lived over the road named Mrs ...see more
I was sent to a convelecent home in Broadstairs but I don't know the name. I must have been 5 years old, I lived in London at the time. I remember being put on a coach and being seen off by my parents and wondering why they looked sad. I also can only remember being told I had a shadow on the lung. Regarding the home; I remember the dormitories the curtains used to frighten me because I could make out ugly, ...see more
My parents farmed here before it was sold for industrial units. We also farmed the one in Newton le Willows with the same name.
This starts in 1938 when I was taken by my mother and ended up having tea with Bill Hogarth - Chinese tea, horrid. That September I started in Form One to be loudly proclaimed by Bill 'a dunderhead' as I could not understand Latin and most of the class had come through the prep school where it was taught. The result a hatred of languages since then. Held back in Form One I went with my mother and sister to Malta ...see more
I have very fond memories of Tooting. My parents and I moved to Fairlight Road in Tooting in 1974. My first memory of that is the smell of paint, and sausage rolls bought from the bakery shop just round the corner; the paint smells was from my dad decorating the living room. The local sweet shop, Carpenters, was run by Mr and Mrs Reed and was a major fixture in my childhood. Mr Reed would often add a few ...see more
I was born in Walker 1946 to be accurate. They were slums even though the women did their best to keep them clean and rodent free. I remember my mum doing the washing in the wash-house in the back yard, she had to start a fire under this concrete bowl thing and fill it with water from the tap in the back yard. There were 4 families to a yard; if you lived in an upstairs flat you had an inside tap but the ...see more
I lived at 9 Morton Crescent just after the war. Robert Winston, the well known 'fertiliser' lived across the other side of the roundabout. I went to school at Bowes Road Infants and I remember walking there on my own in 1952 at the age of 5. My sister also went to Bowes Road, but she was 5 years older and went a different way with her friends. I remember the awful smogs and the bonfires by the side of ...see more
It may be 1965 and this is my query. Does anyone remember this event at Butlins in Minehead around Easter in either 1964 or 1965? I am trying to pinpoint the date to arrange a reunion but can't seem to get agreement as to which year it was. I remember the big dipper and a dance competition which I won on the 'Cha Cha' category but they'd run out of medals so gave me an athletics one instead!
My father's family lived in Harrogate. The first I knew of this was when I was 30 years old. According to my father, my parents were never married - my mother's name was Ruth Caroline Elizabeth Stone (she died in 1998). My mother changed her name to Ruth Black after my brother Charles Patrick Norman Black (known as Charlie) and myself, Caroline Ruth Black (known as Carol) were ...see more
I remember living at 34 Balham High Road as a small child, with my nan, sister and some other family members - we lived above the undertakers. I recall a cafe, and my primary school was around the corner, which was called Alderbrook. My mother and her siblings also attended the same school when they were young. One of my teachers was called Mr Fuller, he also taught my uncle many years before me. Brilliant memories of time gone by.
When my father, Cllr John Wood, was Mayor of Ealing in 1976 I enjoyed the treats that I got! Every weekend in the summer we would go to fetes, fayres etc and dad would open the events and my sister and I would be given some cash from him to spend on the stalls to show our support! I used to love, as a 14 year old, riding in the Daimler to and from functions... The driver was a great man and if he saw me waiting ...see more
I have very fond memories of Poole. As a child we would spend our summer holidays near Poole Park. I can remember the little train that used to go round the park and the smell of it. I can remember the harbour and where the cranes were. I also can remember Poole Pottery which was a favourite place for my mum to visit. We would rent a bungalow or similar for the two weeks. These holidays were spent with my brother and sister and they were always happy times.
Riding my first motorbike down a crowded Dudley Street.
My mother lived at Morris Ave, Penrhiwceiber but I was born in 1942 at The Lady Aberdare hospital Mountain Ash. My mother walked through the snow to get to the hospital, the matron told her she was foolish doing that because the baby (me) could have been born in the snow. My father, an Irishman, was away fighting the Germans so he couldn't help. My mothers family, Phillips by name, have a long ...see more
Hi there, I couldn't see a name on this entry but the entry above it had the name Ted Stock, is that you? I don't remember that name but remember York Road School and the dreaded Mr S who also beat me most unfairly. I remember Mrs Clarke, Mr Parker, Mr Brown and the dreaded Miss E who taught the reform class - what a dreadful name for a class for poor achievers! Do you remember the McGills who had the little ...see more
My family returned to South Ockendon in 1964, although both sets of grandparents were in South Road and Broxburn Drive. First lived in Clayburn Gardens, then in 1969 we moved to 34 Cruick Avenue. Small cul-de-sac, originally with the Dudley's, Trebes, Westley's and others. Grew up with the Price's, Taylor's, Coggin's, Darby's, Munday's and loads more. I left several times, only to return to 34. Finally made ...see more
My family lived in the magistrates court between 1957 to 1964; my father was Frank Wood and he was the court keeper. My sister and I had a wonderful childhood there, there was lots of places to race around when the courts had closed. Many times Mr Green, the judge at the time, would find a teddy sat on his chair where me and my sister had been playing court cases. Our friends loved to ...see more
Our first visit to Wombourne was an invitation from the Cashione family, Billy Buns Lane - we all met in France on holiday. Phylis had 3 daughters and was a widow; she was a lovely lady and have since lost all contact! 2 years ago I passed through Bratch lock on a canal boat with friends and decided to ring but no answer; the twin daughters and Debbie must all be married now but would love to be in touch - any ideas?
My home number is 0208 8574770 mobil is07889 444226
My brother Charlie Black and myself Carol Black were brought up in Bow Brickhill. Our mother, Ruth Black (nee Stone) was born in this village, there are photos in the school library of us all. My mother's brother Eustace and his wife Mary, ran the Wheatsheaf pub during this time. I have happy memories growing up, playing in the woods and making dens out of the ferns. The bluebells looked and ...see more
I have the arial photo of 1972 and I know what it's like now but back in 1954? I can't wait to see.
Anyone remember Rag Day in Reading? It was the one day of the year when the students of the university used to decorate lorries, in a certain theme and used to go through the streets with music blaring, throwing bags of flour at us kids. I remember getting hit by one, only small bags but it was fun. Also I remember elephants all walking in a line holding on to each other tails, the fleet of lorries used to come up ...see more