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1952 my wife's parents Peter and Eileen White were married at St. Andrews then, some 32 years later their daughter Carol married Gary Miller. Sadly Peter passed away 2011 but born in Primrose Cottage's East Howe Lane.
so pleased to have found this site, i grew up in aldershot and i remember all the places in the oics, i swam at the lido and whent to sat morning pictures, i played for hours in manor park and attended manor park school. i was married at holy trinity church in 1957 and had my first baby at the cottage hospital, things where so different in those days. our first house was 800pounds on alice road. then we moved to cargate ...see more
My name is Shirley Dobberson, we moved from eastend of London toSouth Okendon 1957 , lived in south road next to the hostpital.My mum was Maud the rag lady, she used to drive ahorse and cart, my dad was afarrier.l had two brothers Jimmy, kieth(sid) and two sisters Lesley, Carol.lwhen to Benyon junior school and then to Culverhouse for girls. Mrs Impey was the headmistriss, her husband was headmaster at Benyon.I ...see more
I remember early 60's going to Gale Street Nursery my name then was Kim Davey. At Christmas we would sing the school song which I still remember to this day. Father Christmas with his sack Comes down the chimney and never gets black Oh what a lot of toys in his sack for the children at Gale street nursery There are drums for the boys and dolls for the girls Hundreds and hundreds of wonderful toys Oh what ...see more
I suppose I was ten or younger when we first stayed on the Cliffside Caravan Park. Aunt Doris had a single decker bus that she converted to a caravan. Her son, my cousin Michael, slept in the cabin - the rest of us only allowed there by invitation. The entire place was curtained and complete. Beds packed one end, to be seats by day, curtained-off across the adult's area. They made their beds later after an evening of ...see more
Started school at st peters infants i think it was Hawks rd .it wasnt far from cambridge gardens .my father was Philip Healey and mother was Vera Healey (nee Butler)Dad was an engineer in various places and my gran had house in youngs buildings .
my name is gordon hay I was born in 1940 at 98 Dundas Street, I attended newtown primary school and then newham grange until 1955. I remember working at number of firms before going to sea in the merchant navy I married had two children we lived in Ragworth until 1986.I have such good memory of Jack Marwood and his band at the dance in Stocton. I still have family and friends in the area but as I now ...see more
I was born and brought up in Pembroke terrace and with number of lads of like age wandered the mountains through theSaucy ap and over to overlook the Rhondda . We would climb up an run down hills,run through rivers and ply cowboys and Indians on the pit tops of the Wyndham and Ocean collieries after Saturday mutineers at thtWorkmans Hall.Life was so free and rich even though a war was breaking out across Europe and ...see more
I was married in 1982 and moved into Park Farm (next to the church). There was a school, a church, village hall, a bowling green, two social clubs BNFL & EAT, a railway station and the Women's Institute. The first major event I attended was the 125 year anniversary of Holy Trinity Church 1984, which was held on the land opposite the factory houses. The church had the usual stalls, ...see more
Joined the school in 1939 in 3A. I remember Miss Peters, a Cambridge graduate, who taught English, Mr Pidcott who taught Maths, Mr. Goody History. It was a very happy school. I still see Favel Harrison and her brother Michael. When the siren sounded we went into the air raid shelter until the all-clear. I was in the chorus of the Gondoliers. My best friend was Jean Wild. She was ...see more
Hi my name is Avril nee Watts. I was born on Jan 4th 1957 to Jean Olive Watts. Fathers name John Bayliss. I was adopted and would love to know obout my biological family, siblings ect. If anyone can shine a light on this please send a message. Thankyou Avril Armstrong lives in Canada.
Mr Popeley died a few years ago. He opened his shop right till the end and he had everything. If you made a request he would say I will just go to another department which was one of his caravans on the site. He always appeared a very nice man and his shop was reasonable. I don't remember the show room being there to the left but the bit to the right was where we went in to buy whatever you needed. ...see more
I remember it so well, being told we were moving to a house in Sudbourne Road, Brixton. I was nearly six years old and moved into a very old and neglected Victorian House at no 23, Sudbourne Road, with my mum, dad,sister. It was a beautiful house,with lovely original features. The house backed onto the Timber Yard, in Acre Lane and we had our very own garden. I went to Sudbourne Road, junior school ...see more
Our family moved to Tan y Groes in 1966 The house was right next to the little chapel. A family of five girls (soon to be six) and very loving parents. My surname then was Jones. My best friend lived just across the road from us. I attended school in the next village and left there to attend my first secondary school in Cardigan Town. I absolutely loved the village of Tan-y-Groes and though the house we lived ...see more
A long walk from Alkington Road. Soon I was allowed to use my cycle.
The town hall was a place of music ever Friday night when we all used to go to Top Twenty Club and dance the night away. No alcohol allowed just coke and crisps, but what fun we all had. Now I am a member of the Friends of Trowbridge Town Hall and visit it very regularly. It has many fans who clean, and provide tours of the lovely old building. If you are interested in joining us look for our website- we would love to increase our numbers.
1950-60 My friends and I spent many happy hours exploring the old manor house; entering the wine cellars with the resident bats. We used to go out on the lake in a boat that was moored there. The house had 'twisted candy' chimney pots.
looking for any information/photos about this company. Can anyone help?
I wonder if anyone can help me . I am researching for a book and I need information on an inn called The Masons arms in Tunnell road. In 1900 it was run by a Mr Williams and his family.Has anyone any old photos of the inn or information on it. One of the children living there in 1901 become the father of a famous soccer player. Thanks for your time John
Learned to swim there, of a fashion ( late 50's) (born in 54). Later in 70's courting. No elf and............ bombing, running and diving. Used to go, take a picnic and sunbathe all day. On cold days used to run backwards and forward between the indoor and outdoor, our own sauna, yes the indoor used to steam. Was in the 19th Stourbridge cubs and scouts and we used Stourbridge bath for the scouts galas. Seem to remember it being won by a beanpole named Larry.
I remember walking our dogs Bradley and Monty here. It was always beautiful. We now live in Australia and Brad came with us. He passed away peacefully in 2011. Monty stayed at home and also had a long life. Bitter sweet memories
I do remember when this was just a hole, but with a lot of concrete structures . apparently building was stopped due to the war and lack of funds.
I moved to Nth Chingford in 1955 from Walthamstow ,I lived in Endlebury Rd and first went to the Cof E primary school up the road and then went to Wellington Ave a brilliant school with good teachers .I joined the scouts just round the corner from Endelbury Rd the hut was a terrific place for our activities.Chingford was a good place to live and on Saturdays I used go down the mount and wander along all the ...see more
I grew up in Tottenham Lane. I remember well the police station, fire station and public library with Scara's fish shop opposite. (Cod and chips for 11d) I went to North Harringay Infants and Junior Schools .... walking .... and then to Stationers. We used to play in Rathcoole Avenue, or go to Priory Park. Summer days were often spent at the outdoor pool in Park Road, Queen's Woods or Ally pally. The fair at Ally ...see more
thank you first to Francis Frith for finding my new people from Grays . I am getting some trouble getting replies to my ?? AND your messages so I am giving my E - Mail address ivan.daph@hotmail.com hope you all find it the memories have be great thank you all Ivan Lane
I was actually the first baby to be born at Barn piece in 1932 long before the no;s 13 t to 20 was built; my memories are of sledging in the field behind Barn piece, playing in the woods and caves in quarry hill woods as I got older, and playing chasing around the streets of Box in my Teens Icould go on foreever..
Do any one remember Doug and Eileen? Doug was a singer in clubs/pubs around the area,he travelled on his motorbike with his wife Eileen. Eileen is my cousin,her mother Gwenny May was a sister to my mother Violet .Their father,my grandfather was Howell Thomas Lewis who died 1950. The last contact I had with Doug and Eileen was at the funeral of her father Tom I would like to make contact with any of their family if anyone could help me I would be extremely grateful.
Yes Valerie - I too have a similar memory of the day I walked home from Cheshunt Secondary School on my last ever day. The sun was always high over Grundy Park during the summer months, and shone down directly onto your neck and head as you walked up Windmill Lane to the Old Pond.
That memory of the sun burning your skin as you turned out the gate, looking back for the last time, really made me think back - perhaps ...see more
My Grand father was William Birnie, his father was John Birnie, they ran Glen Mhor distillery in Inverness, my sister and i have such wonderful memories of summer and winters in Inverness, having to walk along the river Ness after our lunch. He lived in a rather large house called ( i know that i am not even close on the spelling!!!!) Braeranoch House. For my recent birthday my daughter and son-in-law gave me a ...see more
Born in May 1949 at no. 98 Joynson Street, two up two down,as they all were in them days. Tin bath in the back yard. Open fire in the front room where mam made us toast when we had enough bread. Dad was a warehouseman at Atkinson's mam was a machinist for a Jewish firm in Cheetham Hill.I went to St. Anne's infants on Silk Street then to St Boniface's and finally at St Albert's. I might be the ...see more
Iwas brought up at Harelaw Farm as an infant my father was a prisoner of war and worked on various farms ,around the country but came to the EARL OF WEYMES ? ESTATE where he met my mother from Dunbar they married had eight of a family further down the line we all moved to Longniddry farm ,MR MRS Morrison we had a wonderful life there they were such a lovely family to us my memories will always be that part of my life .
I walked Trampers Lane so many times as a child to see my Grandparents George and Jane Foot who lived in Oak View Cottage, also my dear Great Aunts, the Misses Mabel, Hilda and Hazel Foot, who lived in the cottage adjoining. On Sundays we would attend Boarhunt Methodist chapel which was a little way up the road. Sometimes I would stay with my Aunt and Uncle and with my cousins ...see more
I was born and grew up in Fowey 1930 - 1948. It was a small tight community in those days but often visited by "outsiders " who came on holiday. I went to Fowey Girls and Infants School first, and then having "passed the Scholarship " went on to Fowey Grammar School, which my father had attended before me, journeying to Fowey by train on the old direct line from Par to Fowey in the earlier years of the ...see more
My Grandparents, George & Violet Cheney apparently owned a bungalow named 'Little Gem' in Palestine. I have very vague memories of staying there as a very young child and collecting eggs and picking blackberries. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers anything about the bungalow or my grandparents.
I was born at Thornton house in 1942 lived around the corner in North Street next to The Bell.used to play in grounds of the ruined house at the rear.any of the Clements family still about ?also Robert Willis down the road.Scout master Heinz lived in Cromwell rd.remember 2weeks in camping punt Reading to Oxford and friend nicknamed' Bullfrog',love to hear if around .?am still local.
Just come across this site,so many memories ,the odeon,Market hall,animal Market,swimming baths etc but also worked at Cowleys ironmongers on Saturday's,delivered papers from nearby papers shop on Sunday's.went to st Mathews infants,juniors then Cromwell rd before 13plus.Was in st Mathews choir 1949-57 recall choir man called Bellchamber always seemed funny name for chorister.recall ' bunny Satchell,Peter ...see more
Ahh yes, the good old days. Bedwell school, the old church. I went there for my 3rd year when I was 9 or 10, this was because my actual school (bedonwell) was not large enough to deal with 4 years worth of pupils, so everyone went there for there 3rd year then back again to finish off there 4th year at bedonwell again. I remember getting caught scratching my initials on a piece of stone from the church ...see more
My Dad Glynn Hayes Bellis was born in Caergwrle in 1932. He has a brother Tony and sisters Elena, Lynne and Christine. He lived on one of the farms with my Nan and Grandad. Did anyone know the family and where about in the village they lived? Thanks Juliette Reeves (nee Bellis)
I spent all my childhood in Kidlington, from nought to twenty-five years, when parents moved to Woodstock. We swam at the Whyte bridge even though we could not swim. We went to the clinic at the forester's hall to get weighted, and see a Doctor, to buy national dried milk, cod liver oil and orange juice, the Mum's chatted and drank tea, we ate small current buns while they talked. Our polio vaccinations were ...see more
I was born at 12 Lyndhurst Ave Southall on January 1941. My parents moved into this property in the late 30s. I remember a bit of the war when I was about three or four as we had a shelter in the back garden as we run into it when the siren was heard. Also I did not see it being carried out, but the iron railings around the Avenues islands was removed and also around Southall Park to be melted down ...see more
Hi its Doug again I was born in vicarshall lane like I said in my fist memory we never had central heating in winter I remember when it was cold or snowing when I woke in a morning I had to melt jack frost of the inside of the bedroom window I would make a little hole in the frost to see to my delight a lot of snow had arrived overnight and it was still snowing very hard if it was a school day we used ...see more
I used to work for G J Palmer driving an AEC Mammoth Major. Does anyone have any pictures relating to the company or the vehicles? I also remember they had a Diamond T breakdown wagon. I wonder what happened to them all?
my dad used to work in 50 BoB Taylors , which became john Colliers ,a taylor by trade , he often visited people to measure them up for a suit etc; he worked in chapel street for many many years . I attended Norwood road school , in the 50's , one of the teachers was Mrs Boddington moved to live in Ainsdale from Wavell avenue High park , then attended st Johns school and Birkdale secondary school my maiden name was Clarke ,any one with similar memories would love to hear from u
I used to go to the bathing lake every weekend rain or shine , I used vinegar and olive oil to get a tan, I even lay on tin foil at one time , I used to arrive as the baths opened , alongside the life guards , I have a photo somewhere laying on the wall, by the café . met my first husband as well , who used to come from Manchester with his mates every weekend I have such fond of memories , always went on my own .my maiden name was Clarke
Yes I remember it we'll and does any one remember the steam train
This picture is actually of All Saints Lane. My wife and I lived in the furthest timbered cottage from 1958 to around 1964. The cottage was originally two small cottages and as a consequence it had two stair cases each leading up to a single bedroom. It was a delightful place to live because it had a very small rear courtyard right on the river and just downstream of the ducking stool at The Weavers.
Mr ...see more
My great grandad built these houses. My nan lived next door to the sweet shop always remember the glass sweet counter. lovely photo
I remember when the park looked like this the slide was so big. The merry go round and the horse they should put it all back like it used to be. Always thought the house named mothers garden looked black and creepy still looks like noone lives there would be nice to live there though and paint it white.
Iwas born in Mitchell St,South Moor then moved to Craghead where I am sure there was a kellys bakery shop near the bus stop
Reading the memories of Dennis Reed and my brother Terry prompted me to share what I can remember about Ockendon and in particular Mardyke School. I went to Benyon School at aged 5 years in 1952 when Mardyke was being built. I switched to Mardyke later in that year OR early 1953. I have photos of my brother and myself outside the school in those early years circa 1955 when Terry (Terence) started ...see more
My Family moved in to N0 9 East Cliff in 1960, we moved from an old cottage across the beach where I was born in 1955. The cottage was demolished & some Garages were built in the place of the two cottages. Many people may remember Clifford Samways ran a successful fresh fish business from those garages. My sister was born in N0 9 East Cliff. As far as I remember My sister was the last baby that Dr ...see more
Loved the counters in Salts and the fact that I could put things "on account" My mother was born in the jewelers/pawnbrokers shop just a couple of doors away from Salts. A member of the Dinnis family which has only recently given up the unequal fight
wonderful memories of growing up in tooting. I was born in 1939 and can vaguely remember the end of the war. I remember the rationing, and often wonder how our parents managed, I was one of four, so often had hand me down clothes, I remember the rag and bone man that came round the streets with his horse and cart and we would hide because the one that was available had to follow the horse with a shovel and a bucket until ...see more
I would like ti know if there are any of my old mates are still there my name was ina Namylor loved living there. my head teacher was mr browm my first teacher was mrs neil mr smith to words the end as I left to go to England I left in 1964 had loads of fun in that bloody burn most of fell in every week never got ill maybe a back side hurt a bit when I got in jim rankin was in my class nan atkin jimma batchlor
I happened to just drop on this site by accident and read the short story by Sally Pethybridge, I must say Sally I remember everything you have written. A few years ago I wrote a small book which is titled, " How Things Have Changed" and it is my memory about living in my home village of Kettleshulme. The book is written in alphabetical order beginning with Agriculture and ending with Youth Hostel. All ...see more
my dad was the local rag a bone man everyone new him has Sammy carter one of your past memorys a gentleman was not sure what was nextdoor to jack hanky as he was known the local barber it was a pie and cake shop they made all there own cakes and pies the pavement out side was very narrow I know because when I was one year old my mum left me outside the cake shop it was lucky the ...see more
When I went to the Coatbridge Palais there was also a band called the Reigning Monarchs, which there around the same time as the Drum Beats, the Crusaders. I am not sure of the dates they all played in the Coatbridge Palais. Tuesday night Sammy Lee and his band from Bellshill played in the Whifflet Rosehall.
I remember as a nine year old first moving to Bulwell. I had moved from out of the countryside from Girton the other side of Newark. My first encounter was with a youth on a bike just outside of our new home who proceeded to punch me in the face because I spoke posh. After that it was all down hill. I attended Highbury junior school & progressed into the senior boys school. I hated every day of school & ...see more
As children in the 60s we used to be taken by our grandparents to Abinger Hammer sometimes on Sunday afternoons. Even if we'd been playing on the green and messing about in the stream we had to look after our Sunday best in order to have tea later at Grimes' Kitchen. We had to have sandwiches first in order to be allowed afterwards to choose cakes from a two-tier stand. As I remember, there ...see more
My grandmother jenat davies used to operate these gates form many years & during the summer used to wear a traditional welsh costume
Somebody going to the pub. well this is Bidford.
Masons Arms on the left and The White Lion on the right.
My parents, Alick and Iris, ran 'The Anglo' from 1969 to 1987. Too many memories to recount. What a fantastic 18 years we had!!!!!
Anybody remember 'The Bidford Triangle'? THE ANGLO, THE LION AND THE BOAT( The Pleasure Boat)
First house on the left is now the road to the roundabout with the bridge on the right.
My father Charlie Nutt and his colleagues ran The Fowey Radio company which gradually set up small branches in several Cornish towns, one of these was St. Blazey. I think problems with staffing etc arose as a result of the Second World War after 1939 and eventually only two Fowey Radio shops remained - one at Fowey, where I lived until I was 18, and the other at Truro. Rosemary Freeman ( nee Nutt )
I too have memories of Castleton. When I was 16 (in 1963) my family moved to Milnrow Road in Rochdale, and so I was only about 3 or 4 miles from where my cousins the Thompson family (Derek, Joyce and Geoff) lived in Castleton. Many a time I would cycle up to see Geoff (he is 3 days younger than me) and we would ride out to a park in between Castleton and Heywood (anyone remember the name?). I ...see more
I'm writing about my memories of Cronkeyshaw School. It was situated to the north of Rochdale Town Centre in the corner of a large open common grassland area, Cronkeyshaw Common, opposite Falinge Park. After school each day I'd run across this common to my home in Derwent Street. The headmaster was a tall kindly-looking gent, and there was a homely looking lady as one of the teachers. Nativities were an ...see more
Man often seen in windsor running in white plimsols, with hand cart, does anyone remember this man and his name?
Hi Everyone i also grew up mostly on mill lane estate (woodlands ave ) and went to St Marks School (head Master Mr Thorpe) you all have jogged my memory to fantastic times around woodley. i also remember snuches ha ha played there many times, here's a few places i remember not sure if i will get all the names correct but when i discribe them i'm sure you will all know them lol. there was Ann's pantry just ...see more
I have many happy memories of living in Moreton. We lived in Silverburn Avenue right in the heart of the village, I went to Lingham Lane infants school, then on to the primary where I remember Mr Stockdale being my favourite teacher. Later I went to the secondary modern in Upton road. My dad was head barman at the Coach & Horses pub. We spent every summer down on Moreton shore or just playing round the village. It was a lovely place to grow up in and it was always safe. Very happy times.
In 1982 we moved into the farm house. I was 11 and had come from a new house in Liss so this was a dream come true ! The oast houses next door hadn't been converted then and we had wild time as children making dens there. I used to go riding at the stables mentioned and loved going to watch the little competitions held there . There was a chicken farm next to the farm house and a lovelly couple who lived in ...see more
Although my brothers martin n david have moved away am still here back at home helping mum with dad.Know 2 friends hav left this world cherly myers & my best friend leigh staniforth miss him greatly but also losing last remaining old school once there gone say goodbye to the village someone will extend it & ruin it that will be a sad day only hope i'm not around to see it.
I lived on Sutton flats from 1965 until 1975. lived in Crompton house, it was a good place to grow up, safe everyone knew each other. I can remember playing in the Rocket and Mickey Mouse parks, there was a playground in the middle of the estate that i also played in, i think we called it The swings. Attended Halton Bank School and Hope High. Mr Brown was the Manager of the flats,he and the other staff members ( ...see more
My mother Edna Long was born in Zeals in 1936 the youngest of seven born at westfield house which is no longer there and brought up in chapel lane she attended the village school and worked at the dairy in bourton she was married to my father in the church in 1958 where my grandad Harry Long is is layed to rest my grand mother louise Long moved from the village around 1960 and moved to Swanage to be closer to her other daughter Brenda
I remember living in Bells Close from early 70 to mid 80s, in fact I delivered papers to Bells Close and Sugley from the paper shop that used to be along from the new Lemington Centre, on the block that had the butchers! But, was I the only village boy? I remember walking along and sitting on the big black pipe in Sugley Dene but cant remember who with, in fact I remember sitting on St ...see more
My husband and I were married here in 1979
can anyone remember what brewery had the ravensthorpe hotel huddersfield road ravensthorpe in the 60s 70s i seem to remember it was sam smiths ? but i cant remember. could someone help.
This a request on behalf of my daughter and her partner. They are renovating a house in Old Road West which they think is Victorian. I have found the occupants there in the 1901 Census but not in the 1891. It is possible that the houses there were built in the 1890s. Is there anyone who might know more...perhaps memories passed down through families.
I am trying to research for my Father who is 90 years old. Does anybody remember or have any details of a FARM called LITTLE CANNON'S somewhere in Parndon. It was owed by my grandparent's Mary Pearson Chessell and Frederick Henry Chessell. He was known for making a lot of farms bankrupt and originally came from Isle of Wight. I have managed to find most farms and taken photo's but have so far been ...see more
My granfather allan thomas morris was born in 1900 in llanrhaider ym mochnant his parents were Richard morris born in 1875 his mother Margaret morris nee kynaston was born around 1877,my granfather is buried at st garmons on mynned mawer as is his father , we do know from the 1911 that they were living at tynewydd wernlas llangedwyn nr oswestry can any one tell me where this is and if anyone related to this family still live in the area.
I am trying to trace a family the name i have been given is David Ramsdon my father is Edward Hall he suffers with Dementia but during a chat he recalls been evacuated to Hogsthorpe and staying with this man and his wife. He recalls the man was the local plumber does anyone have any information that would help me in my search please. Thankyou
I live in Australia but my great grandparents lived at 19 Leopold Rd Willesden. Apparently they were a railway family - my grandfather was Charles Holliss - his dad was John Holliss - other kids in the family were Annie George William Eric. I don't know if any of their relatives still live there but my mum who is 85 now was in contact just after the war!!!! because the house was being ...see more
There is a site on the Monklands Memories the forum all about the slap up in the Brig with Photos and guys that lived there in the 40 and 50 have a look at the comments you might know some of guys.