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I was born at 54 Herbert Road on January 21st 1940 a war-time baby although I remember nothing of the bombing raids that wrecked a number of the houses in the lower part of the road where the bus garage and the railway line were obvious targets for the Germans, but I do remember the later war years when the street lamps were painted black apart from about a two inch line at the top, and can recall the ...see more
Spent a few evenings in here. Used to meet up with my pals for a jar or two. There was Nigel Bennett, Martin & Chris Lodge, Dennis & Ken Peachey, and many others. Happy days.
I was born in Dudley West Midlands, up till the age of 7 yrs old I lived in Cannock staffs. when my Dad changed jobs we came back to Dudley, My mother became a church Caretakers for the Congration church, which isn't there now, we moved from there and went to live in The high street, on the Highside, which is now a Garden, I remember my mum taking me to Dudley zoo about 3 times a year, I ...see more
It looks to me, that this view is of Hayters shop on the corner of Church road and The Park. We lads would go in to buy sweets and stuff. The Barn Hall is opposite.
Some of my happiest childhood memories are of the holidays the family spent at Withernsea, staying at my Grandmothers caravan. Her name was Clara Peat and my first visit would have been over 60 years ago. It was the age when most families did not own a car and the only way of getting around was by walking or travelling on the bus. Days out to the seaside were a luxury ...see more
I was born in Herts Hill. Holly Hall 64 years ago in a house on the main road next door but one to the Doctors, the doctors name was Dr. McCormack. Opposite was a pub called The Stag. My father and his brothers had an engineering company in Vine Street Called Cartwright Brothers Engineering Ltd. I went to school at Woodside infants and then Woodside junior school. I remember the coal being ...see more
My father James Tregellis, , was evacuated to Malmesbury during the second world war , he had three billets in the town,and has many stories of the time he was in Malmesbury which I have turned into a short film script,and is intended to be shot very shortly. the third and final billet was at a Mr & Mrs Stewert,who wanted to adopt my father and take him to America. His second billet was to a mad woman ...see more
Teignmouth was a very different place then. You could use 2p's to go on the rides which used to be dotted a long the seafront, also there wre lots of boat trips you could go on. Even the train fare was cheaper, there used to be a row of houses by the train station before they built the Co-Op carpark.
Hello does anyone know Margery Trip lived in Gilbey street Tooting or husband Dereck Trip if so will be please to hear from you thanks thank you francis frith I have been in contact with these people .
I went to live in Findern in 1967,my first home after getting married in Crewe in Cheshire. My then husband and I had got jobs at Rolls Royce in Derby. I have very fond memories of the village then. We lived in a newish three bedroomed bungalow on a small estate,which had open farmland beyond our largish back garden, and I think we paid about £2895 for such a lovely place. Our address was in East Lawn. In 1971 my ...see more
Wonderful times spent in Brackenwood (Rolly polly) Park Iremember the Beautiful Building in the picture. We lived on the estate,so mum would have to go there occassionaly and would take me as I was only a little tot then. The whole place was kept tidy from the entrance at the bottom of brackenwood road to top putting green. I used to be in the Cubs attached to the the 8th Air scouts whoes ...see more
I was at the school 1949 to 1953 teacher,s I remember . Miss Holt music teacher Miss Lee P.E Miss Watson History and my favourite Mrs.Brockbank my class teacher fab at Math it's still with me today I had 93\% in my last exam 1953 .and stood me in good stead fir my nursing career. I have travelled to 16 Country,s and I came back to give a talk at the School 35 years ago , my friends there ...see more
I lived in Tidbury house with my mum and dad until I was 7 in 1973 until we had a fire and had to move across to savona house where i stayed til I was almost 9. both high rises. I remember playing karate with 2 italian brothers called tony and vincent and my best friend susan weston getting killed on thessaly rd! when i moved to savona I made friends with a girl called jeanette rashbrook who taught me to ...see more
I remember that shoe shop it was just opposite the chequers pub and I went there as a child. I think that it was the Carlton Cafe before it was a show shop where my mum had her wedding reception.
I would just like to point out that I attended this school from 1961 to 1965 and it was a grammar school and not a secondary school as stated.
Hi all, I was born at No 86 Dagenham Road which at the time was Harris and.sons Greengrocers shop born in 1943 and lived there until1961. My Brothers Richard John and Norman used to manage the shop until my Mother Violet Gladys Harris sold it to my Aunt Nell and cousins Tony and Peter Butler. The butchers shop next door to us across the arch was the coop and managed by Mr Charlie ...see more
Mr Father Charles Edwin Gillmore was born in Sidcup in 1942. He lived at home with his brother David Gillmore and sister Maureen Clarke also their Mother Florence Ada Gillmore ( Nee Eustace ) at 22 Alma road Sidcup, just down the road from Waring park. Although I and my fellow siblings never lived in Sidcup we used to visit my nan at 22 Alma road all through the 1970's and the 1980's as a small child I ...see more
i went to school with one of the daughters who lived in this house she said it was very creepy. last year 2013 my son attended closeburn nursery with a little girl whos family are now living there and they said there are not so much sightings now but they do continue to hear and feel things particularly in the upstairs of the house.
I moved to Torbay in 1962 to work at Gowman Easterbrook, Solicitors in Paignton. During this time I made many friends, including Tony Harper who, with Alan Beeson, myself and others, founded Dunkeswell Kart Club which is still going. Tony posted a memory on this site sometime ago and said he is living in Queensland, Australia and I have tried to make contact without success. If anyone knows of his whereabouts, I ...see more
Hello does anyone who worked at Centronics do you remember me Babs Clark if so like to hear from you email me at freddy1212@virginmedia.com
i used to go to preston quite a lot met some girls there called ann curtis margret clarkson and lizzie mryers dose anybody living in preston know them and what they doing now
i started school at Nork in 1956 but can't find the school anywhere . we lived in Parsonsfield Road and walked through alleyways to the school headed towards Drift bridge has anybody any information please. Thank you. Iremember the school had an outdoor swimming pool.
We used to go there for picnics an' that.
Hi does anyone know Doris Lee née Mather I am looking for her thanks Beryl Clark née Jamieson known as Babs please email me at freddy1212@virginmedia.com
I lived at 241 mays lane I worked at hatton and street new barnet great job removals suction sweep cleaners coal round and tree felling so variable . im 76 now but it just seems like yesterday. barnet cinema I always seem to meet joan day inside she lived in new barnet Victoria rd I think. I joined the royal navy in the summer of that year
Hi does anyone remember the Balham Court Ballroom I use to go there a lot with my friends back in the 50s P.s The ballroom was over top of shops
I grew up in Tillard St. Kirkdale. I remember we always had to use the back door when we left the house as kids, so the neighbours would not see we had no lino in the hall. (probably no body else had any anyway) I was a paper boy for Joe Ballard who owned a shop in Tillard St., he paid us ten bob a week. I went to Lambeth Road school which was just at the end of the street, and have fond memories of my time ...see more
My mother is Shelagh Bailey by marriage , her father was Jesse Bawler from Fordgate and he was part of a very large family. One of his brothers was Harry Bawler who had a daughter Betty. I would love to meet any of my family! I live in Somerset in Ilminster .Please write on here if you have any info on my family.
My grandma is recorded on the 1911 census as living at beggars pound with her mother and father and 7 siblings. They were farm labourers. Can anyone shed any light on the life she may have led whilst living here. Her name was Ethel maud jones.
Hi does anyone know Jimmy Hawley Jimmy. you was best man at my wedding and was in the army national service with Albert Clark I think you had a sister Beryl please contact me you know me as Babs would be so please to hear from you Beryl Clark
Although we lived in Spotland, our family Doctor was a Doctor Gordon a brusque Scot whom I was Little afraid of. His surgery was at the top left side of Drake street. Just after the war. They did house calls in those days. The surgery was filled with round backed cane chairs, and we would move along from seat to seat until it was our turn.
I was born in York.. lots of family there still. Amazing place. my uncle Charlie used to work in the butchers shop there.. many yrs ago.. York not like it used to be.. Family name Walkers... and Hoyle.. i was adopted so don't know much about the latter family.
My granddfather and great grandfather were both born in Little Waltham. My great grandfather was Ezra Brown who married Martha Rayment in 1881. I would dearly love to contact any descendants of these families. The Rayments ran the Windmill Inn at one stage. Ezra Brown was one of 11 children who were born and lived at The Bell Inn. Susan Sutton
hi my name is mick carpenter and I was born in Hillingdon hospital in 1942 and lived at 32 allen park rd norwood green fo r 25years with my sister susan and parents reg and Florence I I was In both the cubs and scouts at st marys and played for the football club until I joined southall town my school was norwood green then went on to spring grove central in Isleworth I left in 1967 but keep in touch with ...see more
Hi I am Beryl Clark née Jamieson if any of my old friends in Tooting remember me I use to live in sellingcourt and went to Estreham school . Maureen sutton Brenda Mann Fred Albury Robert Barefield lived in Woodbury street went to sea cadets in Mellison Road please contacted me love to hear from any of you
Hi does anyone remember Estreham school it was called Mitcham lane If Sylvia Redknapp ,Maureen Sutton, Sheila Huston, Betty Smith,Brenda Mann anyone who remembers me please get in touch I only know maiden names my name is Beryl Clark née Jamieson thank you
Hi does anyone remember the v1bomb that fell on Renmuir street ,there are flats there now where the bomb fell on the houses .If any one that lived in Renmuir Street at the time I would like to hear from you. Beryl Clark née jamieson . Hi I believe primrose brown you have commented ,please email me address freddy1212@virginmedia.com I look forward to hearing from you.
I was battery clerk 67th selection unit. I was enjoying a beer with pal in the NAFFI when. WRAC new recruite walked in. It was love at first sight and I told my pal that I
was going to marry that girl. We did our courting in the Gabowen area. We married in 1953 and had four lovely girls. Unfortunately she passed away in 1993' but we still have 7 grandchildren and 6 great children
Happy,happy days
I was born in 1949 and then spent the next 15 years living there or visiting my grandparents in Broad Oak Street. The house in Broad Oak Street forms a part of my identity. I remember every nook and cranny - the coal cellar full of magnificent blocks of stacked up coal; the pantry behind the curtain which moved in the draught and produced in me the terror of Jimmy Whip who my Grandma assured me was there behind ...see more
I was born in stubb, 11 south ways. Went to mr farthings school , He was the head Master, I remember mr fletcher and mrs upsson? My maiden name was madgwick mum and dad were sent to south ways. I was there 5 years before you had 3 brothers and 1 sister we went to the lee tower to the tanner pictures and the outside swimming pool at lee as well?I loved living there but we were moved to fareham, went to the embassy and savoy cinema there.
Would anyone have any memory of my Dad being at Bisley Boys school , not sure quite when but think it would be sometime between 1914 1925. Or if any one has any photos of that time. Would dearly love to hear from you. Dads name was Robert Frederick Baker and came from Heybridge Christina
I was born at 9 Markham Ave in 1941 at my grandparents home We moved to 98 Poplar Rd when I was a baby our house was on the corner of Edward Rd there was only 15 houses then the road was blocked with corrugated sheets we called them the tins the rest of Edward Rd was built in the 1950s I went to Skellow Infants School were I remember we had to go to sleep in the afternoons on fold up beds .then to ...see more
RE: My Years at Warnham I attended Warnham court from late 1963 until Christmas 1966. I really enjoyed my time there and remember Tony Hitchcock, Lawrence Lewis, Linda Florey, Margaret Hardy, Marjorie Lee and vaguely John Vosper. We spent some really good times there especially times doing the pantos and plays for the parents I played captain skull in Robinson Crusoe and Baron Hardup in Cinderella Mr and ...see more
The night our ceiling fell in, is vivid in my memory, I lived in Fieldway, Petts Wood which backed on to Eastbury Avenue, on the night of the bombing a bomb fell in Eastbury Avenue, my parents, myself, brother, sister and an old lady from Beaumont Road were all sleeping in our Anderson shelter - the explosion was frightening, the French windows blew in, furniture was blown across the room and the ...see more
I was born in Marcet Road in 1959 and attended West Hill Primary School. I failed my 11 plus and went the Dartford West but moved in the first year to Dartford Technical High School in Willmington. Shortly after my family moved to Heathview Crescent. I left Dartford in 1980 when I joined the RN. My parents and one set of grand parents are buried in East Hill Cemetry. My siblings also no longer live in Dartford.
I was born in Carlton and lived there until I married in 1981, my maiden name was Fotheringham. My great grandma was Mrs Padley who owned the sweet shop on the main road, we used to visit regularly and I remember her back room still having the meat hooks in the ceiling, and if we needed the loo we had to go down into the garden and it was just a shed with a soil toilet, it was really creepy, especially in the ...see more
I went to Albert Park school and then broughton modern and lived in grasmere st my name was Stamford then. We left when I was 15yrs old and came to Prestatyn as my Mum and Dad ran the Salford children's holiday camp. I have great memories of Albert park school and the park also the landslide . Broughton modern was a good school does anyone remember the old ladies who sold toffee at the school gates?? They made it all ...see more
my first girlfriend came from roos lillian smith wonder what happened to her memories
I remember LLantwit with love, having spent many happy holidays there. I still recall the warm summer days spent playing with the local children and snowy winters, snug in my Nan's house celebrating Christmas with family and friends. In about 1939 My granddad, Henry Darey,was stationed in Llantwit as coastguard. He and my Nan later moved to Barons Close. Whenever I visited I was always made welcome by their friends and ...see more
Does anyone know Doris and Raymond lee or Lea Doris maiden name is Mather if you read this or anyone knows her please would you contact me thank you regards Beryl Clark née Jamieson
My father was a train driver and I was born in Railway Cottages Goodhall Street Willesden Junction 1945 which came under Acton and lived there until I got married in 1966. I went to Acton Wells school from infants until I was 11 unfortunately I had a head injury when I was 10 from falling off a dustcart which I was having a ride on the back of the paper wagon with my sister and her friend. I had amnesia and could ...see more
My grandfather's surname was Waldren. He came from a large family in Whitchurch. His nephew Len owned a butcher's shop which I remember seeing as a child sometime in the 60s.
I was born on Boxing Day 1941 during World War II at an address in Maylands Road. I started school at 5 years of age at Bedhampton Junior School and my teacher was Mrs Davies who also lived in Maylands Road. On Sundays my mother would take me to the Gospel Hall and one evening each week to the Childrens' Bright Hour there. At the time my father was away in the Army. When the War ended, we would go on the ...see more
Remember Basnetts newsagents so well -the best in the village ! Used to go to school with one of the sons -Rob I think it was-lovely village in those days. Mike Edwards
Right, I may be showing my age now and out of the blue finding this on the internet about 1973/1974. its about Alvin Stardust and his Mum at Wickford BR Station, for some bazaar reason at the age of 13 myself and a mate David Hook we used to travel from Harold Hill ( aka arnold 'ill) to look for grass snakes and lizards along the railway line and banks, looking back at this now and why ...see more
My name was Thompson then, I was 14 and with others from the Northeast met at Newcastle central stn for our journey and a new adventure to Martonschool,we were the first children to set foot into school grounds,seeing the outside swimming pool soon put smiles on our faces,then we saw army billets which was our dormitories.We slept in bunkbeds,Vera Fail who I met on train had bottom I had top in Coquet dorm, we came ...see more
back in the years 1947 /1950 ,my grand mother and I would spend a day at Hazelwood ,if I recall correctly by the steps they had a little carnival ,then we would make our way to the Floral hall ,which in those days had a silver tea room ,whiter than white table cloths ,the waitress,s dressed in black with white pinny,aprons and white tiara,s ,3 tiered cake stands stood on the tables and tea was poured was ...see more
I moved with my parents and sister to stadhampton in 1952. I never went to the local school as l had just started at senior school and it was decided l should stay there. I soon felt part of the village getting to know the local kids. Josephine and Very Brown and their sisters, Diane Cherry ,and many others. We lived in Grove Cottage on the main road almost opposite the police house so l knew Mr Harker .Us kids ...see more
shops more independent no yellow lines
i had to walk over vicky park to school for four years 54-58 , i remember the cafe opening a crowd of us used to go there on sunday mornings. all of whom ive lost touch when i joined the royal marines in 1960 if you know me contact me
From the Uxbridge Road you can see the Warcliffe Viaduct. However if you cross the grass you can explore it more fully. I often went in the 50's and 60's to look at it close up. There were allotments then, but I very rarely saw people working on the them. Looking up at Brunels great masterpiece filled me with awe. How many bricks? How long did it take to build. It looked so great to a small boy, and ...see more
Hi,I am looking for my cousin Doris Lee née Mather if anyone knows Doris would you please contact me I am known as Babs Clark née Jamieson thank you
We own the balloon and party supply shop in Thackley, Ideaz at 481 Leeds Road. It would be really interesting to learn what other uses the shop had prior to us.
This photo could not have been taken before 1959. I began my first job in July that year as part of the staff that opened the Thomas Wallis store for the first time.
(Thank you for the information, we have now updated our records to circa 1960, Editor)
I was sent to stay at Ormorod House in 1953 or 1954 for 4weeks recuperation following a tonsillectomy because we lived in condemned property at the time. The journey from Walsall took forever, I was 7 years old and very home sick all the time. I used to look at the Tower from the toilet window and cry silently for my mom each night.The smell of beeswax furniture polish brings back memories of the hall ...see more
I am almost certain this is the plane that I had my first flight in. It was during a family holiday and I was around 6 years old at the time. I still remember the experience vividly! My elder brother and uncle were squashed into the back seat which resembled a small bench seat. My father sat next to the pilot and I sat on my father's knee ! There was a leather strap ...see more
I am trying to trace my Dads family who lived in Mitcham. They were Ronald and Charles Elliott two brothers who I think ran a garage in Mitcham in the 1960s and 1970s. The last address I have is for Charles Elliott living in Manor Road Mitcham in 1985. Any help with tracing this family please e mail me blanchie at btinternet.com Regards David Blanchard
I started at Rosary Priory in 1953 when I was 8 and left at 18. I was so happy there that our 2 daughters attended the senior school until we moved to Wiltshire. When I first started at RP the only building was the beautiful old original one, but both new blocks were completed by the time I left. A few years ago I visited the convent, which had been totally separated from the school once it became ...see more
Hi, researching John, Alfred Luckham or Jack Luckham sang at The Brewery Tap pub in Barking back in approx Sixties. Does anyone know name if band or any memories please?
In the late 40's my grandparents the, Lanes, lived just out of Ipsden, we lived in Brightwell cum Sotwel, and we visited them frequently. I remember that the old lady who ran a small shop next to some fields used to collect Roman antiquities after the fields had been ploughed for 'wheat?' and she had quite an extensive collection including whole jars. I still have some of the sherds. I wonder iof any serious work was ...see more
I am interested in making contact with the descendants of Josiah Thomas, for exchange of research information and family memories. My Great Grandmother was Josiah's sister, Ophelia and married to Richard Evans of Llangurig. I can be contacted at, evanstylerancestry@gmail.com anytime. Ken Evans.
My family always lived in Fareham and we recently found photos when having a clear out which show a procession of elephants and band making their way along what we have recognised as portland street as it was-there is a fareham press shop and hair salon which my dad, (born 1950) recalls. The elephants are wearing banners reading 'Portsmouth News-Fareham Shopping Week 6-11th July-Have aJumbo time!' ...see more
i grew up above the old gas showrooms between 1964 and 1975 wen we moved to clacton on sea i have recently had the pleasure to catch up with a few old school friends and people who knew me when i was dee jaying on a disco at the red lion pub in south street in the early 1980s
i was the youngest walker at the age of 10 years old in 19701971
I lived in Loscoe 1964 - 1967. My mum was Eunice Cresswell and came from a family of 9. Her family lived in Goodhope Row, Normanton. I remember going to the Blue Bell woods, I went to Normanton infant school, walked across fields and fed a goat on the way. We moved to Altofts then to New Zealand in 1974. Now living in Australia.
I have fond memories of north seaton I was born there in 1944 and left for Staffordshire in 1962 we moved for dads work. A lot of his mates moved to Coventry like our next door neighbour Hud Bacon. We lived at 12 Third Single my grandma lived in Low Double my cousin Betty Cummings and her family lived in East Street. I go back often and this weekend spent all morning at Woodhorn museum with my brother ...see more
I used to live at Daniel Fold Spot land Rochdale, from 1949 ton1955. In 1954 my brother Eric was 8 and I was 9. We would play in a nearby valley we called Healey Dell, and we would walk miles along the banks of a stream. There was a Railway line that passed over the Healey Viaduct. I used to climb onto the stone wall by the track and run along it, totally fearless. Whilst my brother ran up and down screaming ...see more
We'll south ockendon truly a magical place to grow up moved from west ham to ockendon 1969 lived clay burn gardens Went to mardyke school and later culver house memories well many playing in the woods /primrose hill /fishing mollands lane and ford place my paper round hated cycling up stifford hill to get my papers the summer 1976 playing and camping down bye the mardyke the woods I lived in those ...see more
It was my fathers local-he was the master of a lightship and spent 4 weeks on & 2 weeks ashore-he made the most of those 2 weeks! I used to sit outside quite regularly with an orange squash whilst he finished his game of dominoes. I remember one morning, on my way to school going past the car park at the rear, the publicans Alsatian dog took a big bite of my leg. He'd had a crack at the Postman too. I ...see more
I remember this too - or at least I remember being at the Grand with the infants' school (so it was probably 1956) and Julia Lockwood being in the show. Or could she have been in a different show? There was a monkey called MixMax...
