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Hi I was born in Melrose ave, willesden green London nw2, and I'm still living here. One of my first times I remember is Sainsbury which took over 2 shop. The co-op was across the road and Fredrick Reed toyshop. My auntie was always treating my brother. I also remember the outdoor swimming pool in Gladstone park. Those were great days.
I was about two years old when my family were the landlord and landlady of the Otter Inn, their names were William and Gwendoline Davis, my name is Jane. I went to school at the Marist Convent Ottery St Mary. I used to love watching the Army do river crossing in our orchard, we had so many happy years at the Otter Inn, too may to recount here.
We moved to Welling in 1957 and lived in Lynmere Road. Went to Fosters & Westwood schools. Remember playing over the Fanny on the Hill and going to the Welling Granada for Saturaday morning pictures. Had a great childhood living in Welling back then.
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When I first started Brownrigg wearing red knee length socks only to find everyone wearing white. Went into Cheviot first and my first encounter with a teacher was Miss Savage - she lived up to her name. Miss Little was the science teacher and my favourite.
My great love was, and still is, animals hence run an animal sanctuary in Ireland.
At school was in charge of the rabbits along with Keith Short my ...see more
Does anyone remember Mr and Mrs Chew from the supermarket at the White Horse caravan site, opposite the entrance, and fish and chips. I would like to know what happened to them/any knowledge gratefully recieved. I used to spend my holidays with them and Margaret Avery. We worked in their shop in Guildford for years as kids. They used to spoil us both as they had no children of their own. Mr Chew had a little ...see more
This is George Street. My family moved into the street between 1957-1958. We lived in the fourth house up on the left hand side of this photogragh (No 33) This is how I remember the street as I grew up.
I have many fond memories of Gwespyr, my childhood was the best childhood any parent would ask for...I lived in Gwespyr from 1951 until 1976 and would be interested to chat to anybody who knew me ( Myfanwy Thomas ) or any of my family to contact me at mivvydivvy@hotmail.com. looking forward to hearing from you .
I was brought up in Hornsey from 1964 to 1972.
We moved from Hornsey when they had to replace our road with new homes and eventually a senior school which I attended when it first opened in 1980, joining St Davids all boys from Hornsey High Street and St Katherines from Pretoia Road, Tottenham.
I went to Roskley Infants and Juniors. It was great back then, in the days Hornsey was a very quiet place to live. I ...see more
Hi, just wondering if anyone remembers my dad Freddy Pye? he was born in Albert Street in 1946. my grandparents John and Doreen and my great grandparents Laura and Syl Pye also lived in Albert St. Dad has great memories of his childhood in Caerau. It would be great to be able to tell him that someone on here remembers him. We moved to Northamptonshire in 1972 but Wales will always be home.
Does anyone have memories of Marlands in the early 1960's? It was owned by the 'Simpsons' and operated as a boarding school. Like me, most (if not all) of the children, were in the care of local authorities, coming to Marlands from children's homes around the south of England. In 1962-63, I remember Mr 'Simbo' Simpson, Mrs Simpson and their adult sons. I also remember the single teacher (Donald?) attached to ...see more
Main street, White Bear Land Lord was Ralph Carr on the left, A man pub, nothing fancy, Samuel Smiths Beer, Bill Cox the local PC had many happy hours in there, many arguments over football, sex, cricket, it was the best S Smiths beer around. Next but one is the old butchers shop, run by Jeff Medcalfe, then the white house with railing was John Sparrows, Next door to him was the Bay Horse, Belchers was the ...see more
I was a farrier in Letcombe Bassett from 1964 till 1986. We had three grand national winners;
Well To Do - 1972, Ben Nevis -1980 and Last Suspect in 1985. We all had a great time when the horses came back, the whole village turned out. We put bunting in the street and free drinks. In the evening the party kept going in the Yew Tree Inn - landlord Mr Len Abraham. Our village was filmed ...see more
I was the youngest boy (8 years old) at the City of London School sharing Marlborough College as evacuees from London during the Second World War. I, together with a few other youngsters, had a 'camp' in Treacle Bolly. One high on the hill on the left-hand side in a tree root and one further in down by the river. At that age, and during a war, I can't say that they were the happiest days of my ...see more
In the late 1960's I bought an Austin Healy from Deeds of Sidcup. They were lovely people to do business with. I shipped the car back to the states and my friends were so excited to see an automobile with a right hand drive.
I was born Heswall 1947. Mother's maiden name was Cooper. The family ran the first shop on the right as you came into Irby from Thingwall during the 2nd World War. Eunice McClure was my mother's bridesmaid and became my godmother. We as the Ashley family moved to the Manchester area but came back to Irby holiday times. (The Coopers by now lived in Oaklea Road). At least twice in the 50's my mother, father and I stayed at ...see more
I walked to school up the track and back through the wood to catch the 234 back to Selsdon, I lived in Abbey Road.
Born in 1949 and living in Milling Street was the happiest and safest childhood you could wish for. My Gran and Grandad, Billy and Jessie Gibbons, lived in the same street. My name then was Ann Roberts and I went to Rose Street school and Vine Street Mission with Sister Winifred and Sister Kay. My Great Grandmother, Mary Dodd, also lived in the street and various uncles and aunties. I am so grateful ...see more
I started school at Cranford Infants School 1974, Mr Hill school headmaster. I remember Ms Hickmett, Music Teacher teaching us in one of the huts and running to the school fields up to the river Crane where there was a gate to the entrance to the airport. Colin the school caretaker and his barking dog. The small tesco used to be Leeds Buidling Society & Barclays bank. I remember Henlys ...see more
Does anyone remember a sequence from the tv show minder being filmed in Percy Road in the early eighties? It was at a house a couple of doors along from Pauline Crescent heading south.
Looking for any info on The France family who owned farms in this area; particulary Edward France born 1880.
I remember Salts very well. I worked in the office from 1966 to 1969 - there were 2 separate sites on the Woolworth side of the High St; the drapery, fancy goods, babywear, womenswear, hosiery on one site and the menswear and footwear on the other site. Over the other side of the street, almost opposite the old Woolworths was the hardware, ironmongery, furniture, etc. Managers were; Reg Jones, Chris Evans, ...see more
After our family home in Trafalgar Avenue, Peckham was damaged by the 'blitz' for the 3rd time, my mother decided enough is enough. She got in touch with her sister who lived in the country (South Norwood) to try and get us accomodation near her - this she did. We moved from Peckham to a nice upstairs flat at 34 Whitworth Road. Both of these houses although suffering a pummerling (minor damage ...see more
Well, I hope all lads from Bank Hall meet up one day to have a chat about good times and bad times. If any staff would like to meet it would be good to tell some of them some home truths; but a few of them were really good. My last thing I wrote someone did not like what I had to say cos it was took off this site, and that his wrong cos what I put was the truth.
Born 1943. I briefly attended Lonesome with Roger Watts. He lived in Eldertree Way and I lived in Eldertree Place. Then to Bordergate and Bond Road School in 1948. Met David Grayson, Dale Foster, Robin Theobold etc.. On Bordergate I played with Dereck Stevens, Alfie Sallis, Micheal Barnet and many others. We would hang around Stuart Place and the old rent office. We also roamed Mitcham far and wide. Fishing in the Three ...see more
I had a wonderful childhood in Lower Willingdon - we lived, my brother and I, in a bungalow in St Annes Road and went to the village school in Upper Willingdon where Mr Morrell was the headmaster. I remember in the playground was a stone shelter left over from the war where we used to play sometimes. I remember one of the previous contributors, Peter Miller, was the first boy I kissed, in the said shelter. ...see more
When we all broke up for 6 weeks holidays it was all the kids jobs to go in 'the cut' and swim to fetch coal out. The boats used to carry the coal from Walsall Wood pit to Birmingham and the boater used to drop lumps of coal into the canal. Once we had been in the cut and got the coal out we had a bike frame and 2 wheels to carry the bags of coal to home. We had a local copper, 'Long Tom' we called him ...see more
I lived in Curzon Crescent when I met Tony. Was at Willesden Grammar school and Tony lived in Stonebridge Park area of NW10. We briefly lived together in a bedsit near Kilburn and Shepherds Bush. He had two sisters that lived in Kilburn but can't recall their names. JoAnne was born in Park Royal Hospital in 1968 and I would love for her to meet her father. Any info would be great and treated with confidence.
I have fond memories of my Boys Brigade days in the huts at the rear of the chapel in Commercial Rd in the early 60s. Anyone out there with memories or photos would be please to hear from. Kind Regards, Dick Adams.
Wherever I am I always say my home is Bedlinog - very proud to have been born there. Such happy memories, family, friends and places. I lived on the square and although no longer, I still pop to sit outside my parents home (which incidentally was built by my great father). I attended Salem Chapel which was next door. Memories of the Gymanfas held there - the singing wonderful. The Hywl from the Welsh Preachers ...see more
I was born in Covenham in Zeplin Row in 1950. I remember going to bed with candles as that was the only form of lighting we had. If it was cold in the winter I can remember my mum wraping up the warm oven shelfs and putting them in our bed to warm it up for us. There was no water in the house only a pump in the back which if i remember rightly was shared by the whole row. We had to walk to ...see more
I was born in the Cottage Hosp in 1959. We lived in Cranmore Lane; then 13 Connought Road, then 70 Holly Road; then 11 Eddy Road. I went to Newport infant and junior schools then Heron Wood and Wavell. I would go Sat morn pictures then reanact the film up at the rec; we also had a den when they were building Mount Pleasent st. We would spend all summer scrumping and swimming at the lido paying and bunking in! ...see more
My mum was born there but came to Wales when war broke out as she was in care at the time. She stayed with a couple who had lost their own child and who eventually 'adopted' her so she never returned, but always told us tales of where she lived. I remember there being a monkey puzzle corner somewhere in the directions to get to granny's. The first time I visited was when I was about 6 or 7. ...see more
I was wondering if anyone remembers a home in Newton Abbot called Grange Court. The period I'm interested in is the 1950's. It may have been a residential placement for people with mental health problems or behavioural difficulties. Any information about care settings like this in this area would be gratefully received.
Lye, I used to live with my grandmother, Mrs Dorothy Hall, at 37 Bromley Street, Lye. I remember there being 4 shops in the Street. 3 at the top of the street consisting of Rimmers, a veg shop ( don't know the name) and a fish and chip shop, the 4th shop was down the bottom end called Beatties and also a pub. I then moved to Hill Bank until the age of 16...happy memories.
I believe the date of this photo is more like 1959, possibly 1960. Why? Because the second car down in the foreground is my father's. It would be parked outside No. 89 which is the second visible property (semi det). I was born in Feb 1960 and my parents only moved to Church Road when my mother was pregnant with me so the photo may be even newer than the years already suggested. The scene hasn't changed that much in 50 odd years except the road has been widened.
I am a descendant of the first Hintons to live in this hamlet since 1066 - according to an old manuscript I am researching. I have found several very interesting items I will be including in my updating of this manuscript and I would love to correspond with someone now living in Hinton-in-the-Hedges so I could have an up-to-date 'feel' of the place. Anyone out there willing to correspond with me in California? I hope so.
I was in the orphanage in the early 1950's. It was a terrifying experience, I remember having to stand around a bed with other kids to witness a nude child get beaten with a stick to teach everyone a lesson not to wet the bed. I remember the sparse meals, the cold and the complete lack of any love. I got the mumps as a young child and was locked away in solitary confinement, alone and in pain with nothing to do ...see more
I was born in Plashet Grove in 1951 but shortly moved to 146 Milton Avenue until moving away from the area in 1967. So many memories. Happy days playing in Plashet Park, 30 a side football in Milton Avenue with a case football stuffed with rags when the bladder burst. My mother worked in the sweet factory so was never short of some goodies. Saturday morning pictures in the Gaumont cinema in the High Street. The ...see more
I left school at 16 and went to work for Sir Freddie Laker of Laker Airways fame. I was a stud hand at his stud farm in Woodcote - The Woodcote Stud. He provided a bedsit just outside Epsom opposite a pub (can't remember the name). I used to get paid £9.50 a week and used to go straight down to the local snooker hall on the High Street and play all the jockeys. I learnt to play snooker very well very ...see more
I'd just like to see a picture of this place as I spent many a day there in my youth.
My grandmother worked in a hostelry called the Jolly Potter; it was run by Joseph Price and his wife Elizabeth. My grandmother was Julia Rutter, she was 16 and a servant, this was in the 1890's. Does any know of the Price family, the pub or the Rutter family?
I wonder if any of the young nurses who looked after Ringo Starr are still alive? They‘d be in their 90‘s now.
I lived in Queen Adelaide Court, round about 1959 with Peggy and John Miller, and their daughters Brenda and Maureen; my name was Carol Jeffries. We moved from Woodbine Grove. I remember the Essoldo and the Odean Cinema and the market in Maple Road, wonderful times! Does anyone remember me?
We are the family of Eric Bowes Davis & Ronald Bowes Davis who have connections at Hodbarrow mines. Eric was my father in law; we visit Milllom quite a lot, we have strong connections of Millom and many pictures. Mildred Davis, Ronnie's wife, is my husband's auntie but sadly she has now passed away. Love looking at the pictures. Peter Bowes Davis and Joyce Davis (Chester) look forward to hearing more tales regarding Millom please.
I read the letter from someone who remembers the policeman in the top floor of a shop overlooking the Bridge at Christmas. Well that policeman was Gordon (Sandy) Lewis - a cheeky chappie, who gave everyone a smile when they crossed the road. Sandy died a few years ago. I was a policewoman at this time in Walsall Borough Police, and many times I did 5 ways point duty on the Bridge, at the bottom of Park ...see more
I am trying to trace my family history and I believe that my Great Uncle (Harry Parker) lived in Mount Pleasant Rd in Tottenham from the 30's through till his death in 1993. I have been told he was a Trolley & Bus driver and wondered if anyone knew him and had any stories or pictures of him that they would be happy to share with me. Many Thanks
One of my memories was my mum and my best friend's mum shopping and us getting a glass or cup of orange drink with a straw at Towne Center. It seemed huge, a lot of glass windows. I remember it so clearly. Don't have a pic for this one. Guess our first taste of a mall.
I am trying to find any information regarding 47 East Reach, Taunton in the year 1912. A Mrs Greed ran a business there in 1906/07. Is there anyone who can tell what she did, or who was living there in that year. I know the hospital was at the back of 46 &47 of this street. My father was born at this address in May of that year, but his mother had come from Devon to give birth and was only staying there. ...see more
Hi my name is Dave Brock and I was born in 1942 in Dartmouth! Having done my schooling I joined the Army Cadets in my early teens and found music in the cadet band! We played at most of the carnivals in the area including the Dartmouth carnival, which in those days had a big procession with lots of floats and us playing 'happy wanderer' over and over as it was our best and only tune! Our band leader was ...see more
The picture of the Church is in fact the Old Cranford School but it displayed the church services that were being held. The Holy Anagles Church was a 'nissen type ' building at the back of the Old School. I used to attend the church (Anglo Catholic) and at the age of 8 was an Incense Boat Boy and graduated to M.C in approx 1950. The Priest in those days was the Rev John Carr. We lived at No.107 Berkley Avenue ...see more
My relative, Thomas Hockley, used to look after the Mill Horses; would love to hear from anyone that has more information.
2 years at st johns approved school which i found at times quite brutal till u got to know the ropes.some teachers were good but some were quite sadistic toboys that were a bit on the soft side i was in hesketh house where mr curbishly was house master he was a good old stick .i cant say that it did me any harm going there as i made lots of good friends thereunfortunatly been unablr to contact any of themas its 50 years ago it would b nice to share memorys with other boys of the same
I lived in 18 High Street from 1960 until 1969. I am interested in this photo because I think the lady pushing the push chair is my wife, Eva Rivis. I also lived at Ivy Dene North Street, from when I was 11 years old, until I was married at 19.
Memory of walking to church on Sunday mornings, and of being taken to early Communion by Tate in his Morris Oxford once a month.
Does anyone remember the Tate family, Roy, Cyril and Janet?
Jane Jennings
My great grandmother lived in the Staincliffe Cottages in 1905. Her name was Margaret Brown, she had 3 children that I know of. Tom, who played for the Poolies, John, who was wounded in the 1st World War and succumbed to his injuries, and Maude Alice. Granny Brown, her sister Elizabeth and my grandmother Maude came to Canada shortly after 1909. Does anyone know of her or her family?
Scrumping in Mr Oliver's orchard and escaping over the straw bale pontoon we made to cross the brook.
I was born on the day that Osterley Station opened 25th March 1934. I grew up in Tennyson Road/Avenue, Hounslow, and moved to Gresham Road in 1944. Hitler missed me by 5 minutes with a Doodlebug while I was at Alexandra Junior School; demolishing the shelter just after I decided to go home after a 'staying in' stint! I then went to Spring Grove Grammar School. I can remember fishing the lakes before they filled ...see more
I lived at 1 St. George's Close, off Chalk Pit Avenue from 1946 to 1954. At first, the Chalk Pit was still there, as was the Oast House, where the shops are now on the corner of Chalk Pit Avenue and Main Road. I first went to St. Paulinus Infant School, next to what was then St. Paulinus Church in Main Road and then to St. Paul's Cray Rectory Paddock Junior school, which, at the time, was old Nissan Huts. ...see more
My grandfather was a miner in the South Celynen. He started off at the age of 13 and was made redundant when the mines closed! But what's more interesting about him was that he had two hobbies. 1. was the love for repairing old clocks and watches and 2. and the more interesting to me, was his love of walking. My mother would take me & brother down to visit every other Saturday where we would go walking what ever the ...see more
I was born in Bridgend Hospital and lived in Porthcawl until I left for the bright lights of London in 1965. My godfather was Sir Leslie Joseph and until he moved up to Dan-y-Craig he lived a few doors from my grandad in New Road. I have such happy memories of the pavilion where we all used to spend our Saturday nights. My dad was on the local council and was in charge of entertainments so I got in for free. I still ...see more
My maiden name was Sylvia Yates and I was born in 1937 when my father was demobbed from the army, we went to live at Side Lodge West Lane. He went to work for Mr Cornwall Legh as his chauffeur. My brother & I went to the school which was only a few yards away and attended there until we transferred to Egerton School in Knutsford. Some of my most happiest memories were at ...see more
Have to say reading the entries of everyone’s memories is simply wonderful. Both my parents grew up in Mitcham, my father John Stockley who was Mitcham born and bred, married my mother Jean Nightingale in the church in Church Road back in 1962 (I think). My grandmother owned a café on the corner of Barron’s Grove and opposite Barron’s Court where she and my grandfather lived. I think it’s now a car showroom, or was in ...see more
I was born in Meadvale Road, Rednal. Just read Roy Bevington's note, he is my cousin. My mom's maiden name was Rowley, I believe your mom was Ethel, do you remember me too? I went to Rednal Hill infant and junior, then Colmers Farm and left in1967. Is there anyone who remembers me from school?
I was born at Bearstead Hospital in 1954, my mother always reminded me that as we were not of that faith she made it quite clear to the hospital that she wanted me to remain 'intact' - well she thought it was funny. I have some records I found on the internet ( http://ezitis.myzen.co.uk/bearstedmaternity.html ) about the hospital which is close to or possibly the same building called ...see more
My memories of Acton Vale estate are endless, you would play out all day and the days were long. I can remember taking back the empty lemonade bottles and then buying a jublie. Going swimming at Acton swimming baths then on the way home getting a bag of chips or a portion of crackling. What about going on an outing to the seaside; the coaches would all be outside community hall in the middle of the estate. Some mums ...see more
I worked in Caerphilly in 1972 for a firm called Bee Line Taxis, I enjoyed it very much. It was hard work because I worked in the day, and then on the weekends I worked for Bee Line. I remember seeing Ken Dod in the Double Diamond, Frankie Vaughan, and a couple of others when waiting for a customer. I remember a driver called Peter Thomas, and the owner's son was Terry, I worked there part time for a short while. ...see more
Hi Tony, I remember the Fish Shop in Trethomas, really great chips. I remember your mum very well. Your father, when he came home on leave, used to help in the shop in his uniform. It was always a busy shop. I am sure that your parents moved back to Machen and lived at the Croft at the top of Church Street. Be good if we could get in touch. You could try the website that a group of us put together in Machen. Please send me a private message for details.
Hello Diane, How are you?I was born and brought up in Machen, 1 Brynhyfryd Terrace. Moved to Trethomas after marriage, lived in Lower Glyn Gwyn (1954) .The Glue Pot you talk about was the Lewis's Hotel (pub), do you remember the large yard? The pub that looked as if someone had it in their front room was the 'Forge and Hammer' in White Hart. The White Hart pub is still there but caters for meals now also. ...see more
I attended Howden C.S. School when it first opened - what a culture shock! Mary Baitson
I have just traced my long lost birth brother; John Foulds from Ashton Street - I had searched for 30 years to find him. There's no happy ending as I found out he passed away in 2006. I have been unable to find a photo of John so I still don't know what my brother looked like. I am asking the people of Easington who remember him to have a look through their old photos just in case he is on any. He was a ...see more
On the left of this photo you can see the famous blue lamp! Which one could see outside the local Police Stations, and made even more famous by the film, The Blue Lamp and also the TV series, Dixon Of Dock Green. Now right opposite the Police Station was a short wide pathway leading to the Church Hall, where on a Wednesday nights my friends and I would go 'rocking and rolling' and buy a Coke for one ...see more
I was born at Lintzford in the 1940's. A lovely safe place to live for everyone there. The neighbours were always available to help each other out, our life was safe and secure. I always remember going up to 'Table Rock' where my dad (Jimmy Sullivan) would teach us how to swim.........not me, I sank like a brick. We would take a picnic up, a bottle of water and jam sandwiches, and have a great time. We also enjoyed ...see more
My name is Mary and on the 25th September 2007 I discovered Tow Law! Having spent 64 years of my life only knowing my birth name was McGurk on that morning to my eternal joy I found all I had ever wanted...my birth family in Tow Law. This village that I love dearly will be in my heart forever.
I used to stay here with my nan; she lived in both sides of this building, it was two houses then. The side that you can see is where she lived until she left when my grandad died. The top window was her bedroom, the window on the ground floor is hidden by the bushes that was her 'best room' for Sundays and visitors! You had to go through that room to the toilet, and a storeroom where grandad used to rear ...see more
I was born in 1952 and lived in Gildersome until I was 19 years old. My name until then was Lorraine Thompson. I have many happy memories of living in the village. Until I was 4 years old I lived in a terrace called Green Terrace located opposite the Junction Inn and next to the village green. I have vivid memories of my mother, Doreen, using the communal wash-house with dolly tubs and mangles on Monday, ...see more
I remember sitting on my Grandma's knee at the back bedroom window in Costly Street, watching the sky flickering as Plymouth burned. I was very very young, but the memory remains...
"As quick as you can, jump in dad's van - we are going to Wells-Next-The-Sea". With seaside sandwiches along, favourite egg n tomato ones plus the Primus for a nice cup of tea. Sing songs on our way, ahead a hot summers day passing rhododendrons, heather, bracken and gorse. Parked beneath tall pine trees that swish in the breeze, we gather our bucket and rake. Make for the shore ...see more
When my mother was a cook at Abingdon School and St.Helens School, she would work in the restaurant kitchen during the school holidays! And my Sister Doreen had her wedding reception in the restaurant back in 1961. One could also take a Salters Ferry from here to Oxford or Wallingford etc! You can see one of Salters boats in the foreground (Happy Days..)
There was Brownies, Girl Guides, Campanology too. Junior School, Sunday School, lots to learn and do. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Coronation, with bunting and fancy dress for us children's celebration. Dear old ladies; I'd go shopping for on Saturday mornings, bake house loaves out hot from ovens, doors yawning. A penny bag of chips wrapped in newspaper, a treat and the same price for ...see more