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Just to point out this photo is Quarry Court/Liverpool Road, near Royal Ave. Does anyone remember the old grave stone? It was moved to St Michs at the top of Ditchfield Road.
I remember waiting for the bus here to take us back to Beccles after a day at school, St Mary's School to be exact! A lovely market town, what memories! Did anyone else attend St Mary's School around this time, or knew of anyone that did?
I attended music lessons here in the late fifties on a Saturday morning. Did anyone else do the same? Beautiful building inside.
I remember my mother telling me that her brother had a similar experience to this around the 1920's (approx). He was riding his bicycle through the churchyard and saw, what looked like someone clinging to the wall in the churchyard, (which is quite a drop down from the other side onto Puddingmoor). But when he took a closer look to see if he could perhaps help the person - there was no-one there at all! He must have cycled home very quickly after that experience!
My sister, Mary, was born in 1946, where I was born 1949. She'd take me on the bus from Royston to see some films at the Staincross cinema. The only thing that I remember was that it was somewhat run down but yet had a feel about it where you could say that it was once a beautiful cinema. Then I recall that my dad told me a story. A man who worked at Gawber pit would ride his bike down the Staincross Hill - ...see more
My grandma, Louisa Atherton, grew up in the Grayson family in Wigan. They later relocated to King Street, Eccles, Manchester, Lancashire.
She had a son, Norman Atherton who was in the army(Burma). Are there any relatives out there?
Norman emigrated to Australia.
She later married Samuel Brown.
Dear Francis Frith Members,
BORN: In Eccles and Patricrof Hospital
!st Address: Clifton Road, Monton Eccles
Entertainment: Broadway Cinema; Fond memories of Welsh lady Mrs Hardisty singong along to Doris Day songs. She was banned for a time but we got her readmitted.
1st School; St. Pauls Primary School, Francis Street, Monton, Eccles
Best Friends: Barbara Anderson - went ...see more
Reply to Tony Duffy. Hi Tony, Allan Williams here, we were in the same class in the yozzers, then we next met in the tech college when we were working for the Co op. We next met when you had joined the police force. We next met in Sainsburys about 2 years ago - bear with me Tony I am only just learning to use this computer. I have joined the yozzers group but I am the only one from our class - please join.
I was wondering if any one could tell me where the American Base is? I know its roughly about twenty miles away from Ipswich. The Salvation Army in Ipswich would be given Clothing from the base (Army or Air force) of which I'd buy and wear; they were comfortable and at the same time hard wearing. I often wondered if the base still is in existence? I really liked wearing those clothes; also the proper Denim Jeans?
I used to walk through Tranwell Woods all the time but I can't now because I am disabled now and the ground is uneven so it is hard for me to walk through - but it is a nice walk if you're not disabled like me. There's a lot of history in Tranwell Woods, they used to be an R.A.F air field during the war and it was called R.A.F Morpeth so there is a lot for kids to learn about Morpeth R.A.F.
My mother used to speak of Tarryblake as her grandmother, Helen Riddoch was born there. I think Mum used to visit an aunt at Tarryblake when she was little. I'd love to have a photo of the house. The Riddoch family were involved in the timber trade way back then too.
My last year at the Grammar School, joining the Royal Navy, in January 1955, as an Artificer Apprentice along with three other friends all from 5BF, George Evenden, Dave Alabaster and Neil Hiscock. I still have an occasional look at the School photograph trying to remember all the names. For me it was an enjoyable last year.
Where are they all now!!
I was born and grew up in Perth, going to Caledonian Road Primary School and then to Perth High School. I lived in South Methven Street until I was about 12 when we moved to Muirton.
My teenage years were spent visiting coffee bars (there were loads) with my friends, ice skating a couple of times a week, pictures on a Friday night and dancing in the City Hall. We later went to see pop groups who came to the City ...see more
My parents bought and moved into what was then 1 & 2 Buckland Lodges in 1959. The cottages were renamed LOWER LODGE after removing back to back cupboards and converting the two cottages into one dwelling but changed to LOWEN LODGE because the R on mothers typewritter was broken.
My father lived there until 2003 when health issues demanded it.
New owners had many conflicts with local authority ...see more
Just a five minute drive along Mt Ridley Road to the east of Kingswear will lead you to a glorious National Trust house and garden called Coleton Fishacre.
I have two memories of my visit - the wonderful sloping gardens leading down to the sea and something very special for me in the house itself. Among the ground floor rooms open to the public is the "Saloon" and there in the far end is a ...see more
We caught the Rhyl A1 Crosville bus from Broughton Factory, Broughton, Chester. It seemed such a long journey in 1965. We alighted at Station Road, Talacre. I remember a small shop by the bus stop that sold Calor Gas. Then followed that long treck up Station Road to our caravan! Dad bought his first caravan from a Mr Banks from Warrrington for £75. The Willerby caravan was sited on Thomson's site, ...see more
Our family story is that my great grandparents, James & Margaret Risk owned and operated a greenhouse in the Greenock, Campsie, or Kirkentolloch area (it may have been in the Baird name) in the 1890's & 1900's. My mother, May Violet Risk, lived there with her parents James Baird Risk & May Violet Russell Risk in 1911 according to a 1911 census. They came to Canada in 1913. My mom told me stories of living ...see more
I too remember the Fish and Chip shop in the 1950's, walking by the Barge, going to school and also being scared of Mr Collis the caretaker, walking to Stoke Park Woods, ringing the Church Bells for services and practice on Monday evenings. Although I lived on Church Road, I loved to walk Spring Lane. It was so quiet. I have many very happy memories of Bishopstoke and friends that I still correspond with even ...see more
I lived in Ty Isaf, Park Avenue from 6mths old till 1964. I lived with a Mr and Mrs Macey. I was Underwood then, my friends were Jayne Vaughan, Barbara Walters, Janet Williams, Julie Rees and Gwyneth Clements. I have contact with Barbara now. I am looking for Jayne Stephens nee Vaughan - she is married to Phil. All I remember she lives on Tysign but lost address. If anyone knows her please e mail me on SUSANWARMAN@hotmail.co.uk
We used to call it the hotel, it was the hub of the village, there was a bottle and jug at the side door and me dad would send me down to get a bottle of double maxim and let me have a little taste when I was just a bairn. We used to stage plays in the hotel backyard making a stage out of beer crates, there was some very talented folks in Lynemouth. In 1968, Status Quo (yes the Quo)! came and played in the ...see more
I grew up in Ermen Road, Barton. I remember how Liverpool Road was a mass of pubs almost next door to each other and the variety of shops and businesses along the way. Does anyone know if it was the Lyndale that later changed to The Court School of Dancing where I went with mates every Saturday night to drink bottled cider, smoke cigarettes and meet girls my age?
I was in Eccles very recently. I sat in the ...see more
Hello, I am very interested in Worksop history since I've grown up here and me any my friend are intrigued to know whereabouts this pool was? If anybody could give directions for us to 'check out' whereabouts it was, that would be great! We have a rough idea about where we think it's located but we're not sure if it's accurate! Please contact me on abslovesymas@gmail.co.uk please, thank-you x
I was born in 1960 at Glanarrow Cottages, Bridge St. All my early memories are of a happy childhood. I can remember the deep snow of 1963, when I opened the back door it seemed that the snow was halfway up it!!! I can also remember the last steam train going through the station, I was sat on the bonnet of my granddad's A40 at the station, a sad day indeed. School was a good place, Mr & Mrs Aston ...see more
Hi
Does anyone remember my grandparents and father?
My grandfather's name was William Hope and he was a painter and decorator for the Council, my grandmother's name is Ethel Hope and she worked as a home help (carer). My father's name is Robert Hope, he has 3 sisters and one brother, Dorethy Hope (Shufflebothem), Jean Hope (Riddle), Pauline Hope (Green) and Colin Hope. They used to live at 13 Cherwell Grove. ...see more
I remember visiting THE SHELL HOUSE in Leven as a child. My granny lived near Crail and I spent all my school holidays with her and my grand-dad. The highlight of my holidays was a visit to Leven and the Shell House.
Years later we were on holiday in Scotland and found ouselves in Leven and we went to find it, only to be told it had gone years ago. I was gutted as I really loved going to visit it.
I remember travelling from Newport to Dundee (and back) many times on the ferry. I know there were two boats but I can't remember their names. I have a feeling one was THE ALICIA CRAIG ?? but not sure. Can anyone help with the names or photos, or both please.
My mum was born in Brandon in 1910, one of 14 children. She sailed to Australia on the Vedic in 1926 and sadly never returned to Brandon. My son and I visited Brandon in 2010 and were disappointed to find that the street where she was born, Sunderland Street and surrounds is gone, replaced by a new housing estate. I guess we should have gone sooner. However, we spent 3 days in Durham visiting the ...see more
I lived in Hurtmore for many years. I remember this 'Park' which is in fact 'The Phillip's Memorial', in memory of the wireless operator on the Titanic. He lived in Farncombe I believe. Anyway, this memorial has been lovingly restored. A good thing too ! It was sadly neglected back in the sixties. Nice to see the picture though, I never spotted it before so perhaps it has only recently been added...
I spent my first five years 1924-1929 in Blindley Heath, possibly the nicest years of my life. I may have gone to the school there. I clearly remember Gibb's store when I spent six glorious weeks in B.H. in 1934,: a very modern shop with lime (?) trees and a chain fence surrounding the periphery. It had a modern overhanging spring-loaded carrier system, whereby payments ...see more
I remember the shops, Hawkins where they had tins of biscuits along the front of the counter with see-through lids. The furniture shop, butchers and a funny dress shop. My mum helped out in a sweet shop called 'Bettys'. When I was 15 I worked in the greengrocers on Saturdays call 'Aris's. The owner used to send me up the other end of the road where there was another greengrocers to see how much they were ...see more
Every year on my birthday my mother and father made June 21st. (or the closest Saturday) a very special day for me. Since I was old enough to remember I had strawberries on my birthday. However, that was not all. The day was a huge celebration at our house called "Ivy Cottage" on Epping New Road. All my aunties and uncles plus as many as fifteen childhood friends would come to my party.
Planning ...see more
I too have fond memories of Ardwick. I lived in Nelson Place. I'm sure I recall a Peter Palmer, I think he was in my brother Kevin`s class at school, I can remember loads of things, both good and bad; playing in the street, having a swing rope on the lamp post, playing games, having big bonfires, what loverly memories - wish it was like that now. How are all you old neighbours? Are you still out there? Come give ...see more
I remember arriving fresh from Singapore and having to visit the loo during the night. It was absolutely freezing and one of the windows in the bathroom was broken letting in a vicious cold blast of air! I staggered back to a lumpy bed thinking I had landed in the jaws of hell! I remember more of the older girls, one with a wonderful name - Audrey Doreen Dennison-Wiggins I believe! Mardi was my guardian as my ...see more
I lived in Park South and would visit the Locarno and Macilroys ballroom. I saw most of the top bands of that era. Searchers, Dave Dee, The Kinks, Manfred Mann. I also visited the Jazz club at Macilroys called Uncle Bonnies jazz club. Does anyone remember Laings canteen youth club round about 1960. I now live in deepest Devon but still hold those wonderful memories of Swindon in the sixties. If anyone remembers me, I am Barry Dady, then I would love to hear from them.
I have just read Alan's memories of Erith. He told of working in a mans outfitters in Erith. Alan it was Clears !!!! And my mum (Joan Dixon) also worked there before she was married. My dad (Godfrey Rose) met her there. She told many stories of the shop and talked of Mr Goodbody. There was also an article of Saturday morning pictures. 6d and 9d seats, stink bombs!!! Stamping feet when things got exiting, Flash Gordon, 3d mix up across the road and 6d chips to eat on the way home.
I remember working on the old steam engine known as the 'coffee pot' on the dock bottom with Matty Ward and Dempsey Thyne I would like to know if either person is still with us. If anyone knows EMAIL me on diggerveg@hotmail.co.uk Thank You.
I am trying to find any photos of my mother, her name was Lena Coles, maiden name Smith. We lived at 27 Gaen Street - would be very grateful for any help, thanks.
Boeth Boy
Dig for me a Boeth boy’s grave
Spare no sweat or time
Measure how I lived my life
Then build for me a shrine
Scroll on the slab of pure gold
I lived a Princely life
For I have gazed the richest prize
Touched their holy grail
I drank good health with merry men
Blue scars adorned their chests
From battles fought below the ground
Now wait their fatal breath
For in my mind they are the kings
I ...see more
I was born in Severn Beach in 1937 and lived in number 11 Ableton Lane, later to become Church Road! I remember the Stockham family very well and the Scrivens, Mrs Lukins, and all along the road, Vowles, Grimes, Tudors, etc etc. I started Pilning school in 1942, going there on the handle bar of my cousin's bike for the first few months and then it was walk it! My maiden name was Washbourne. Severn ...see more
As a Watford football fan this was the most important league game I saw up to 1969. We were in the old Division 3 and towards the end of the season there were three clubs, Swindon, Luton and Watford, all fighting for the two promotion spots to the promised land of Division 2. I couldn't miss this game as it was so vitally important to our promotion chances and yet I was miles ...see more
My maternal grandfather James William Dukes won 1st prize in the half mile bicycle race (open) in 1903. He won a very impressive afternoon ... tea knives and spoons with mother of pearl handled butter knives etc. which is now in my possession . Does anyone have any memories via family or newspaper reports of this event?
Thankyou.
The East Dart Hotel is located towards the middle of lonely Dartmoor and the drive there has fabulous views of the Tors. Mind you its not easy for a driver to admire the scenery as in the evenings there seem to be hundreds of sheep lying on the road soaking up the warmth from the sun baked tarmac!
I came here on a recent Wednesday evening to meet friends from Dartmoor Border Morris as ...see more
I attended Sedgeford County Primary School from 1962 to 1966. The Headmaster was a Mr Johnson, extremely nice man, and his daughter Catherine was in my class. My best buddy was David Murphy who I think has subsequently gone to Ireland. The winter of 62-63 was an extremely hard one - the sea froze at Hunstanton and my mum slipped on the ice and broke her wrist. We lived at 3 Minns Estate. We used to cut ...see more
Your memories of the following shops please - Bower's near All Saints church, Knight's High St, George Warren, Alton coaches.
Hello, can anyone help please? In this pic is the white house oppisite the white horse, what was next to that white house? My house is here now but I hear there was a petrol station here 60 years ago - I can't find any history or pics, can anyone help?
I was born in Woolwich in 1948. The things I remember of the shops in Powis St; David Greggs was where my mother would send me for ham off the bone, I also remember Biddles Fruit and Veg which was just off the High St. The R.A.C.S. Department Store where I would have my hair cut in the barbers on the top floor. There was also a Men's and Boys Outfitters in Hare St opposite Burton, can't remember the name. It is where my ...see more
Have just received a sepia tone print of this image, this is where my great grandparents used to live, Gerard and Louisa Healey. A lovely keepsake.
On the far right of the picture is Reg. White's Vauxhall (Victor?), parked in front of his fish and chip shop. He and his wife Peg., produced some of the best 'health food' in the business!
I used to wash and polish his car every Saturday morning for 2/6d.
Today I went down memory lane with my mam, Vivian who was brought up in Llanddona - we found the remains of the house she lived in near the school. She has so many happy memories there from being a child up to her twenties. She lived with her grandmother, her mother Ellen, two sisters Jean and Florance and two aunties, Jenny and Florrie. My mam is 83 yrs old now and loves to visit Llanddona ...see more
I lived on Thinford Street the mail road, behind us were the houses known as The Blocks which only had dirt tracks as roads, no tarmac. We had the church beyond the blocks which was made of impressive stone and on Thinford St we had the tin chapel. Grandad Holmes used to preach a bit in the chapel, everyone called him Grandad though no relation. We had the recreation ground where we all used to play on the swings, ...see more
I remember going to Grandma's on Saturdays - we would walk from her house along Westfield Lane down Westgate on to the Buttermarket. I would love the hand made sweet stall and take ages spending my pennies, perhaps the fruit rock or the little fishes or the coconut mushrooms or cough candy - you could have as much or as little as you could afford. On this market there was a hot pea stall cooked on hot coals - ...see more
JULY 19TH 2012
JOHN MAY
VANCOUVER
CANADA
Father family name - May.
Mothers family name - Pay.
Grandfather and his four brothers (on fathers side) - fishermen
All born on the Stade in the harbour.
Grandfather and his brothers (on mother's side) - seamen working the colliers brigs from the Tyne and Hartelpool bringing coal to the Folkestone gas works, timber brigs brought timber from the ...see more
July 19th 2012
Vancouver
Canada
Oh ! My god what a shock
I was evacuated to Horningsham in 1941 to live with my mother's aunt Jessie and her husband Billy. He had been gassed in WW1 and worked on the Longleat Estate as a gardener, but I cannot remember their surname.
I could not stand living with them and spent most of my time with the Ford family and eventually moved in with them. I am sure it they ...see more
I was called Carol Rowlands and me and my sisters were on the Sunday school anniversaries every year, but we have no photos. We were on them between 1965 and 1970.
We stayed with them when I was aprox 11. They had a wool and baby clothes shop and I believe the name was A.W.Baldock. The shop next door was a sweet shop run by Mrs Swan, she sent me beautiful postcards when we had left & come to Canada.
I went to a school called Cuckfield. I loved Sundays when Grandad would take me & the dogs up to the woods where he could whistle to his heart's content. I can ...see more
As a family we lived at two different addresses in Titley. My father was gamekeeper for General Greenley at Titley Court and we lived in a detached house behind the main house. There was a lake and a deer park further down from our house which we could reach using the Well Walk - now it is entirely overgrown with rhododendrons and you cannot get through. Mum used to cross the lake when she went blackcurrant ...see more
Hello Glaswegians, my father used to tell us tales as children. He told us about a boat he was on many years ago . The boat was in the ocean and tipped over and children were drowned. This was many years ago, but in a park in Glasgow somewhere a memorial was put up for these children - a statue of some king I believe. I am being vague as dad told us so many years ago. Is anyone or ...see more
I have remembered the name of the inn my uncle kept, it was The Holly Bush.
When we were teenagers and bored we would sit on old men's seat at the junction over the bridge and watch the smelly tankies go by. Some of the lads would go tanky hopping and grab on the back for a ride! The girls would wait for any lads go by the sea coalers in their cars. Lynn Smith and Harry Allport and John Robinson - we were all mates.
Remember Old Coulsdon well, moved there when I was 9 or 10 in 1963. My father worked for the CEGB in Croydon. We left Old Coulsdon in 1972 for South Africa where I still stay today. Went to Keston Primary and later to Taunton Manor High, worked at Newby's as a paper boy and also at South Downs Timber Coulsdon on Saturdays and have very fond memories of Oak Hall Youth group Caterham. When I ...see more
In May 1962, I was 5 years old and lived in Amhurst Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. I stepped out in front of an oncoming brick lorry on the zebra crossing at St Johns Church. I was taken to the Kent and Sussex hospital where my left foot was practically severed through. I was told later by my father that surgeons wanted to amputate my foot, when one of the older surgeons at the hospital at that time ...see more
I went to Carmuirs School. Was there when the Queen was crowned and remember getting a mug at this time. Also remember being in few shows at the school. I was once the magic mirror in Snow White. We lived in Hamilton Street which was very lively with lots of children around. I also remember walking past Alexander's bus station on the way home. Just wish children today could have the same fun and ...see more
I started school here in September 1966. I remember driving up in my dad's van from the Crossing House at 23 Trent Lane where we lived for my first Day in Mrs Marson's class. The first year classroom was at the far end of the school in this picture.
My brother Anthony and I grew up in Barnes Street/Lee Street where my parents ran an off-licence from about 1953 - 1962. We both went to Miss Caulfield's Preparatory school and my brother went on to Blackburn Grammar School. We used to play in the streets and up at the coppice and the nearby park. I remember Plantation Street as one of the streets we traversed to get to school. David Benson and ...see more
I used to live in Chester Road, and it seemed miles to walk to school. I attended the infants, primary and secondary schools of Downshall, before moving to St. Albans in the 60s. I remember the baker shop in Meads Lane and given the task of buying a loaf, and a loaf of bread arriving home minus all the poppy seeds, no plastic wrappers then, just tissue paper. I too remember Mr Crisp, Miss How and Miss ...see more
I wonder if anyone knows of a childrens home in Northolt. It was around 1958ish my brother's and I were put in the home, it was run by a lady I knew as Auntie Rea.
My eldest brother, Edwin, was too old to reside in the same home as my brother Terry and I, he was in a home nearby so we often saw him.
I remember a piece of land next door to the home where we played, my brothers and I often found old ...see more
I have pictures, maps and photos of Sprotbrough Hall demolished in 1925, my mum used to recall playing there - anyone else have memories?
I was first taken to the IOW at nine months old in 1946, we stayed in Alfred Road, Lake, with Auntie & Uncle Gerring, (no relation), we continued to holiday there for 18 years.
Mum & dad booked a beach hut at Lake Beach from Hinks & Sons, where days were spent on the sands & in the sea. We got to know the Hinks family, Uncle Ted & Auntie Ena, Uncles Bert & Bill. Unfortunately the yellow ...see more
My grandmother and grandfather brought up their children at (I believe) 16 Gillfield Terrace. Subsequently, my aunt lived in the same cottage. I visited in about 1952 and have, what I think are vivid memories of that extended holiday. Gillfield Terrace was Craigs Road, and I think my grandparents are buried in St Michael's cemetary.
My grandfather was George McNaught. If anyone has any old photos, or any information, I would be most grateful!
I lived in Skegby and at Whitsuntide we would do the Whit walks. The first I can remember I was quite young and sat on a dray cart pulled by horses and decorated up with ribbons, and the older children walked behind the banner of your church and the bands. We always had new clothes for Whit; dress, shoes, hat, gloves ect. We assembled at church (mine was Skegby Methodist on Anchor Hill) and walked to Stanton Hill ...see more
We lived in Langrish village, but seeing there was no school there we had to take the public bus to East Meon School. I remember the first and last days at junior school in East Meon.
The school building was made from local flint stones, with shimmering diamonds (crystal of course) embedded in the flint and the front yard was surrounded with wrought iron railings. It was located next door the the vineyard (now ...see more
My grandmother, Cecelia (called Cissy) was the head cook at Castle Ashby in the 1940's and 1950's. I got to know many of the staff, Mr Garbett was the chauffeur, Mr Maclean, the butler, I remember Mrs Cross and my cousin Tricia, was the children's nanny. I used to play with the children, Spencer (then called Spenny), William, Eliza and Judith in the gardens of Castle Ashby. One thing that has ...see more
Yes, I remember this street so well as a young boy, I lived up Crossgate at the Angel Inn then Claypath at The Wheatsheaf. I was Christened at St Margarets half way up Crossgate and went to school at The Blue Coat, then Wnney Hill Sec Mod ( Sadly I have just been informed it has been torn down for a housing estate... ). Silver Street was my center of gravity just after the war and I spent many ...see more
My mother worked for Lord and Lady Rennell as cook in the early fifties - I can't remember exactly when. My father was a gamekeeper on the estate and we lived in nearby Titley. I recall that we once went as a family to The Rodd and my elder sister was given the task of breaking an enormous chocolate egg with a hammer and all the onlookers applauding as she smashed it to smithereens. I also remember a little girl ...see more
This is the street where I lived with my parents, Bert and Muriel Palmer. We lived in number 63. Mawney Road School was over the back of our garden.
I have lived in Leslie since 1948, was born in St Andrews where we spent the war years. After father was demobbed he returned to working in the gas industry and through hard work he was appointed gas manager in Leslie, hence my Leslie connection.
1950 was the year I started work as an apprentice draughtsman with the De La Rue Co at Strathendry Mill. I was 15 years old. At that time there were plenty of ...see more
I was born in Oldham in 1946. Lived in Norfolk Street, Chadderton until 1953 then moved to the Isle of Wight. My mother, Marjorie Bolton, lived in Hollinwood and represented Oldham as Cotton Queen in the 1930's. Have always loved the smell, sounds and friendliness of the 'old' Oldham. My favourite memories were coming back to Oldham for Christmas, How sad I was when we had to leave. I just loved the dirty houses, ...see more
We had long warm summers with some rain and all the children could play together without too much bickering, our little group lived in a small area from Wren Street to Ashmore Street. Not all the kids went to St Marks School they went to The Monastry, Stanley Grove or Thomas Street but we all had a deep pride in the area where we lived. I lived in Ashmore Street No 34, like all the terraced houses in ...see more
The Jolly Waggoners was situated on the corner of Beggers Hill and Shortcroft Road. I lived with my family at number 28 just around the corner. My early memories were my dad, brother and I going down to the pub on a Sunday to play darts and sip my shandy while mum prepared Sunday dinner. I was about fifteen when I dated the youngest daughter of the landlord and recall building a model glider in their living room. I ...see more
It's not just the church at Ermington which has a crooked spire.The village has a traditional village inn called 'The Crooked Spire'. It's not particularly pretty to look at from the outside as there is just a narrow pavement separating the front door from the many cars parked in the village square. However, this was the venue chosen by The Plymouth Maids, a side of attractive clog morris dancers who know how ...see more
