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I visited Bridgefoot from the early 1950's to stay with my grandma and granddad at Ellers view next to the Dukes Head (which had been owned by my great granddad Thomas Bowness). Ellers View had its own back way into the pub. Though Londoners laughed at my 'northern' accent, in Bridgefoot I was always a strange Londoner, but OK as I was Hazel's young'un. We used to catch eels in the mill race before the ...see more
During WW2 my Grandfather Albert William Sancto (a retired dockyard cabinet maker) made a very detailed scale model of a warship but was defeated when it came to the small plane that sat on a catapult on the deck. My Father (shipwright RN) came to his rescue carving the tiny aircraft from a solid piece of wood. During Warship week the model was displayed in the window of the High Street gents outfitters (almost opposite St Marks Church) and then raffled to raise funds.
I used to come to Valley Farm for my holidays. My parents owned a caravan on there. We used to spend our days at the beach, lunch at Cordys Restaurant and back to the camp for the evening entertainment. I never wanted to go back home (in London). Sometimes the whole family came and they were such happy times. My brother and his family also later on had a caravan on there. In 1988 my husband and I moved to ...see more
My family and I lived at Lodge Cottage C, up the lane in this picture, as a child in 1956, across from the Big House. Colonel and Mrs. Watt were our landlords and really kind people to an American family. Another girl moved in next door at Lodge Cottage B and we have been friends ever since. They eventually moved into Diss Cottage, and she remains in the nearby area. I've been back to stay with her family from time to time and we always come back to see Hemingford Grey.
I was born in this building in August 1952, does anyone have any photographs? Also there were two other born around the sametime, who are you? Jeff
Yes I was there then , not sure if you were my age or a year older , looking back wow , a very long time ago lol formerly Sharon Barrett
born 1942 lived 50ft away from the swimming pool in Ferndale road for 18 yrs and to this day still cant swim ,petrified of water due to being thrown in the deep end by my sisters.....all very good swimmers....thanks girls!!!
The Floral hall along with a cafe, cinema also had a dance hall as a ballroom dancer and local I regularly attended for practice and competition. It was also the dance hall of choice for Saturday night having the better bands the Central Pier was Friday nights. However my enduring memory is of it being Glasgow Fortnight ( the annual holiday period for folks from Glasgow) and Herman and the Hermits were to ...see more
I was born at the maternity hospital in 1951, My parents and I lived at 24 Clifton Road while I was a baby but moved to 66 Park Avenue as my mother could not abide my father's mother. I attended St Oswalds C of E School - I had a lady teacher called Miss Millward whom I really liked. I still remember my first day at school !!! I was bewildered at the children crying while my friend Richard and ...see more
They had six daughters Sarah born 1880,Violet 1883 Mabel 1887, Edith 1890, Clara 1892,and Daisy 1895 my grandmother.
My family had wonderful holidays at my aunts house called 'silba' in Golden Acre near the beach. My two brothers, sister and Mum and Dad spent such happy holidays here. We spent most of our days on the beach. aunty had a beach hut where we could boil a kettle for tea which we had in bendy plastic cups. Before lunch Mum would go up to the house and bring back salad, tomatoes and ...see more
I remember that being the knitting shop
I have lots of memories of the High School, I was there from 1959 to 1966 and it would be great to hear from anyone who remembers me. My name then was Kathleen (Kath) Atkinson, though I am now Kate Condliffe. Looking at this website has set my memory going - it's amazing that I can remember things that happened over 50 years ago, but can't remember what I just came into the room to do! A few of the ...see more
The Carter family lived in Ogden Street the whole of the fifties. Went to Duke Street (Gaythorn Primary) where I was one of the ones who would on a regular basis be waiting outside Jacks office for whatever he had to offer. Beasley was alright, had a sense of humour and was active in organizing sports, football etc, One interesting thing about the school which when I relate, people don`t usually ...see more
We Immigrated to Canada in the mid 60's but I have some great memories of Moodiesburn and Glenboig. We lived at 73 Bridgeburn Drive and my Uncle Joe and Family lived at 77 I think! Next door to us was Terry O'Hare he and I fought all the time. We were so little. We played at the "Tarbit" which now I know as a paved part where the garages were. The field behind our house had bees in the clover and we ...see more
The first memory I have of Godington (circa 1970) is walking down to Grange Farm which was then owned by Ann and Norman Tew, and getting fresh milk. This lovely family were good friends to my then divorced Mum . Brother Mark and I became fixtures at their Farm and played daily with Ian, Debbie and Frances,their children tromping around the Farm with the border collie "Baxter", trying to make perfume from daisies!! ...see more
I have lovely memories of Rosie Hatch. She was a good friend of my mum's even after we moved to the States. They corresponded for years. We lived at (I believe) 13 Mixbury, then there was a man named Tony to the right of us and then Rosie. My step dad (Joe Carreau) was stationed at Croughton and my brother Mark and I had a lamb in the back garden named Larry. My Mum (Maureen - Mo for short) was great friends with ...see more
My maiden name was Bertorelli , my parents were John and Lena and had the fish shop at 39 Duffryn Street. Lots may remember my older brothers . Frank , Lewi, John, Ronnie Mario-my elder sister is Julia and our youngest sister is Tania. The family moved to Bridgend in 1957 . Sadly the boys have since passed away but we three girls are keeping the Italian traditions going. I lived most of the time at 20 Albany Street before moving to Bridgend.
I was born at 17 heol Waun Tynybryn in 1952. We later moved to number 2. My family were the Domans and Males. I remember we would go for walks just behind dai the shop in Nant Eirin .We would cross the river and walk to the porcelain factory and then onto the Griffin pub which was known as "the bog" in Gilfach I remember Tynybryn Park when it was full of ash and rubbish , we called it the meadow and we would ...see more
hi am asking on behalf of my mother sharon westlake she was in a housefire on April 3, 1969. it was on Albert Street, Chester-le-Street, County Durham she lost her mother june westlake at 28 yrs and siblings Diane Westlake 2 yrs,Peter Westlake 11 months old,Sandra Westlake at 4 yrs,Stephen Alan Westlake at 7 yrs if anyone out there has any more infomation we ...see more
I remember this post office & stores being run by a nice couple - Mr & Mrs Simons. I think she may have been Welsh, as she used to call us children "deeeya" for "dear". A dear old man, Mr Wilsden lived in a cottage very near to the post office. He was the village's Road Man & spent most of his time tidying verges & clearing road drainage & ditches. His dog Jackie followed ...see more
My Grandma, Hilda Taylor, lived at No 1 along with her daughter, Vera, and son-in-law, Wally Atwood. Vera worked for many years at Butcher's, Newsagents. Rosemary Morris, Shrewsbury.
I was born and raise in Battersea from 1948 till late 1960. My father David Beardall owned a second hand shop in Plough Road also he was a totter drove a horse an cart. During the time I worked in a soft drink factory in st. John hill if anyone remember me. I live in Aylesbury Buckinghamshire now from 1972. My telephone no. 01296 580 293. Or email patbeardall@ntlworld.com look forward to hearing from you
I attended Redditch County High School from 1962-69. This is a picture of the senior block and one of the quadrangles. All the corridors connecting the classrooms were open to the elements, even in winter, so the rain, snow and hail came in while you were walking to your next lesson! The school had streaming, so you were in either R, H, S, T or W (top stream downwards, although I never understood the logic of ...see more
Some of you may remember me from reading this! Some of you may choose to forget! More than likely the latter! Sadly, My brother was the main trouble maker in the village and wherever he went, I had to go with him, he was my little brother and I just had to look after him, or so I was told! Back in the 80's things were a lot different! you could go out and leave your front door unlocked, you ...see more
My brothers and I whom grew up in St Michaels used to go fishing in the Mill pond. I was only very small (born in 1971) but I remember we used to walk to the Mill pond with a picnic and we would sit on a little bit of brick wall next to the damn swinging our legs over the edge of the pond. Then the damn broke and the Mill pond drained, it was too much money for Billie Nicholls the owner to repair the damn, so the Mill pond remained a marshy place full of mystery. Joanna Boult (was Parry)
I have not seen any pictures of the Station Yard in Hinckley. My father used to work in B.Ridgway's coal office in the yard. His parents used to lived in a house called Hilltop at the corner of Priesthills Road. I have been to the station to see what its like but there is nothing there now. I would have thought there was some memories as the Ridgway's coal and furniture firm were an old established business. Does anyone have any information please.
I worked at the then named Pond 's Home for Spastics for several months which I always remember at this time of year.
We used these steps up to Primary School and back twice a day 1955-1961. We lived at the bottom of the Strand Hill where my Mother still lives today. I still use the steps when I am there. I adore being in Winchelsea and truly hope to live there again one day. Unfortunately the Well does not look so beautiful these days but it still brings back many good memories for me. Beautiful Historic Winchelsea
I remember in the fifties a MUFFIN MAN used to come down Studley Grange Road. He pushed a barrow with a white cloth over it, and rang a hand bell. You used to go out and purchase muffins, and then toast them on a special long fork over the fire.
My name is Phil Kincaid, born in 1962. I attended Swanley Comp for most of the seventies and it was a brilliant school. It suited me down to the ground. The teachers there encouraged individuality and nurtured my artistic nature. The visual and performing arts - being such an important part of me - were dominant at the school. The headmaster, Dr Henry, played Cor Anglais in the school windband and orchestra. Every year ...see more
Thirteen of us there were, seven boys and six girls all living in the one house at the top of Melin Street, Cwmfelinfach. Of course we were never all living at home at the same time, but I can remember nine of us together making it eleven with mum and dad. Four girls in the front Bedroom in two double beds. Four lads in the back room, one double and a single and baby brother ...see more
Does anyone remember a club - I think probably a Residents' Club which was situated somewhere near Mossville Gardens and Hillcross Avenue behind the Morden Tube Station. A group of about 12 of us use to meet there every Saturday and sit in the same corner of the hall where we we used to dance to a live band. The names I remember are Geoff Harris, David Hilliker, Brian Hepburn (known as Bullet), Jill ? Mike ...see more
I lived in Watson Avenue from 1939 to 1963 and went to Park Farm Infant and Junior School - then I had a year in Chatsworth Road and then went to Nonsuch until 1956. I remember the jazz club in the Queen Vic on Sunday evenings and going to what I think was a Working Mans Club or a Residents Club near Mossville gardens in Morden with my brother, Geoff Harris. My mother did a weekly shop in Frosts (like ...see more
Can I post a few memories of Wimbledon's 4 cinemas. I was born at the Nelson in 1943, and lived locally in Woodside until my early twenties. Just after the war the town had four cinemas. The Odeon in Worple Road was the largest and best, but there was also the Regal at the further end of the Broadway, opposite the junction with Stanley Road, which was another large and imposing building. Opposite was the much ...see more
I was at the vindi deck from November 55.a cold bleak place .always cold and hungry but the friendships made then were binding although I have not met any of them again.the memory is still there .and I would go through it all again.i.houghton R645315.
can anyone help me please its driving me round the bend .years ago my father told us of the actress daughter of the vicar of cwmtillery can anyone remember her name many thanks
I got Marred there on 24th March 1965. It was a beautiful hot day for the time of the year, I was born in 1946 in Dudley Drive and went to school at Hatfield. I used to love playing in the woods, climbing trees and paddling in the stream. I remember listening to the band with my mum and dad on a Sunday (we wold take a picnic with us). I have lots of memories. When I got married I moved to Streatham and the the following year to Swindon.
I played here in the 1940/50s for many hours. Damming up the stream to make a large deep pool to paddle in. Under that tree we would hide special pebbles pretending they were jewels. One little friend fell in the stream everytime she went to play. I could also climb that tree, which was not the easiest. Other times I would try to walk all the way up the stream without going onto the grass. I was also lucky ...see more
The year must have been approximately nineteen forty nine and I was twelve years old, I was attending Broseley Church of England school which I disliked immensely;[or is that a boys natural dislike] I must admit I did like going when Mrs Briscoe was taking the class as she was my very very favorite, A very motherly teacher which I think I have previously mentioned, ...see more
I was born in Queen St 1942, at No 19 ,opposite the Engine Hotel. I can still see the horse & drays lining up from the top of Queen St all the way down getting loaded up with goods & parcels from the railway yard, and me & my Mam going out with a bucket and spade,after they had gone on their round's, collecting what was left by the horse's for the garden !. Going into the chippy on the corner of ...see more
I can help you big time with this. I have family Tree for Luke Jr (might also have been know asn John) and Alice Gilliland. find me on Facebook or message me here
I started work for J R Ashall Ltd. in April 2nd1956 Easter was early that year and it was snowing as I reported their offices.I waited outside in the snow I was wearing hand me downs that was all except my under ware, I had not top coat I was cold and suddenly an apprentice bricklayer didn't seem such a goo national service lads doing their 13 weeks training. The job was replacing the wooded piers supporting the huts ...see more
We lived from the late forties until 1957 in the Council houses at Crookhayes, The fields behind our houses were numerous and we used to enjoy watching the cows gadding about. The hedges surrounding the fields were great for the children to play in camps hollowed out of the hedgerows. In the summer a labourer came to cut the long grass behind our houses with his scythe. It all seems so idyllic now ...see more
hi there, my parents allso lived in collyhurst, were they owned there house and coalyard, there names were loretta and charles wood, they sold the house and bought a house in blacley(13 old road) but my dad drove daily back to the coal yard, my elder brother tony got burnt and died at a very younge age,1964 and then approx 8 months after this,my farther died 1965, i have no clue about my farthers side and ...see more
My mother and father were married in St Andrews garrison church in 1944 Mum was a cook in the NAFFI and my dad was stationed on the camp after coming back from France following Dunkirk with damage to his legs
I moved to Plaistow from Leytonstone with my parents and sister. I went to Napier Road School for a short time then as we lived on the other side of Plaistow I was sent to Portway School which had just been built. From there I went to Holbrook Road Secondary School until leaving in 1957. I lived in Milton Road which was off of Stratford Road and near Pelly Road. I was married in St Mary's Church (now demolished) in 1957 and left Plaistow to live in Wivenhoe near Colchester.
i would love to hear from anybody that might remember Arthur George Heal he lived in victoria cottages in terrace road Binfield unfortunatly he passed away in 1959 any body that has any help to give me as he was my Step Father we spent some time together with my Mother but as time goes too quick any photos would be a help to my memories..I would like to add that my mother then Mrs Edna Heal passed away in June 2005 Thank you for any help Tony Whitlock..
IWAS BORN PATRICIA ANN MACHON IN HOVE SUSSEX IN 1943 BUT CAME TO LIVE IN MAESTEGLOVED MY STAY IN MAESTEG AND MADE A FEW FRIENDS THERE, I WENT TO PLASNEWYD IN 1948 AND MET A FEW GOOD FRIEND THEN WENT ON TO LLYNDERW SCHOOL I THINK I KNEW SANDRA SHE IS AROUND MY AGE,, I ALSO HAVE RELATIVES BY THE NAME OF STONE AND I BELEAVE THEY LIVED IN MAESTEG I STARTED MY NURSE TRAINING IN 1961 IN A LOVELY LITTLE COTTAGE HOSPITAL, LOVED ...see more
On the right opposite Dixons Cameras was C&A. I think Henry Cooper's greengrocers shop was somewhere here too - does anybody remember? Used to see him in the shop Saturday mornings.
Can anyone recall the Herbert Ingram memorial statue being vandalised ? possibly about 1968 or there abouts, possibly an council or or a retired worker will recall this occasion and provide more information to the writer. Please reply to briangolland@gmail.com
Posted to JSSC Latimer in 1962. One of the first RAF cooks to arrive and to take over the OR's Mess from the Army. It was my first time on a multi service camp, but not the last. I remember that there were very few buses into Chesham and no transport to the tube station in Little Chalfont. The co op hall in Chesham for the dances 4 times a week and have a few beers in the Lamb over the road, it was a proper 4 ale and spit ...see more
I also lived in Northdown Road from 1950-1967 . I then moved away but when my Dad died in 2006 I moved back to my old house in Northdown. The range of shops is not so good now ,but I wouldn't live anywhere else .Like a friend I also remember the Twisted Wheel,but can't remember exactly where it was,any ideas? I went to Fosters School,does anybody remember the Maypole?
I lived at Felstead, the house which is in the foreground of the Anchor pub from 1947 until about 1957 with my sister and mum and dad. My cousin lived in the bungalow seen before Felstead. Wonderful memories of living there!!
I was in curtis house and fattys first night the whole Curtis had a riot and smashed all the windows, Mr Farrel got us out of bed next morning and made us all stand outside in just are underpants. best 5 years of my life
I was born in Andrews Close in 1969 and wondered if anyone remembered the Lorelei cafe at the top of Queens Road opposite the Pink Clock Boutique which was owned by the daughter of someone famous. My Mum and Dad owned Gingers in the 70's on Princes Road.
like you my sister was born at Semen's, in May 1944 with our family living in Bradford at the time. I was born in 1942, but on Killinghall Road Bradford and like you we have often wondered why Mum went to Ilkley for the birth of her second baby. Ilkley became a place with lots of happy memories, Cow & Calf Rocks, Ilkley Lido, the riverside and in later years the shops and cafes. Pauline nee Coomber
Does anyone remember the Cochran family, Frankie , Kathleen and children Kath, Michael Colin and I think there was another girl Terecia. I would love to make contact with them they were my auntie and uncle and cousins. Thank you for reading this.
Hi Dawn, Thanks for taking the time to email your memories,yes that was us my parents were profoundly Deaf and sign language users, unfortunately I don't remember you :-( but it's nice to hear from someone who remembers us ,do you rember the family surname Rodgers that lived in Anton Drive?we had a good family life there ,did you know any body that worked in canterbury Side-cars coner of Avontar and Arisdale ...see more
I was there in the convent along with my 2 sisters from 1955 to 1959. I truly sympathise with the children who experienced the terrible suffering as we did whilst placed there. My auntie was a friend of the nuns and instrumental in having us sent there when my mother was unable to cope. Josie (my older sister) was 9 years old when we arrived and fiercely protective of us. I was aged 6 years and my ...see more
my name then was healey,i remember going to school in the village and going to church three times on a sunday,my brother also Terry was evacuated just in the next village,Friday at school was that we could take any toy..i remember swimming in the pool and falling from a tree ,my baby brother also was evacuated during the later war years with mr and mrs rideout ,I have a picture of shillingstone station on my wall oh I remember lots
rodney firth ...well ....yes Les taylor had his camera with him all the time he must have had 100s of photos ,kind regards Selwyn Harris .Sheffield UK
My father was a Dental Surgeon with his practice at 2A Ashton Lane on the first floor over the William and Glyns Bank on the corner of Washway Road and Ashton Lane. This is directly opposite the Bulls Head Inn. My father worked from 1938 until 1972 when he retired.
i would like to hear from anyone who lived in amies st or went to lavender hill school, I was born there in 1946 and moved on in 1966, marion Shakespeare.
Wingate is ok to live but the people are odd,,when you move here the people want to find everything about you,,this is unusual and very weird,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Hi My Grand-father John Ralph Cantell started his Royal Navy career on board this ship. 22nd May -4th June 1886. He served until 1908, had a few years off! and then was called up for WW1, and served from 1914-1919.
I lived right opposite the Theatre Royal in the 60s and remember going to see the panto Aladin with Salway Road school it was wonderful. I just loved wandering around Boardmans store in Angel Lane and going into the little bungalow furnished with all mod cons. The hat department upstairs and walking around the balcony and looking over and watching the customers below. They had such beautiful clothes etc. we had to go ...see more
My father, Joseph Spielmann, served with the US Army Air Force attached to the Signal Corps during WWII. He often spoke fondly of his time in Cottesmore. His unit was housed in a manor house which belonged to the widow of an RAF officer who was shot down over France. She opened up her residence to the American troops and they were there until an outbreak of measles at which time they were moved to another ...see more
12th of may 1959, not a warm day, and it was a Monday...strange day to get married? cant remember why now. Lived in digs in Tannsfeld Rd. for a while, moved away for a few years..... then lived at 26 & 28 Venner rd, before they were demolished, so sad... they were strong solid houses. Sydenham always seemed to pull me back, but I am now settled in Sevenoaks in sheltered housing. My maiden name was Duckworth...ring any bells for any of you oldens ?.
I was posted to Burniston Barracks as a newly commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the Royal Pioneer Corps in 1958. Our task was to clear the Fylingdale Moors of unexploded munitions. Unfortunately we experienced the deaths of several soldiers on the Moors on the day I arrived. In no time we had ambulancies on site as well as helicopters on stand by. It was a satisfying job which had to stop each time the fog ...see more
Anybody remember the head master we called wee bud. His name was Mr Niell I think.
I lived with my parents and older brother and sister at 68 Cambridge Road from 1964-1968--some of the best years of my life. My best friends were Ann and Alan Massey.who lived down the street and right across the street were my parent's best friends, Roy and Judy Lethbridge. I remember visiting a little sweet shop every week ran by a man and his daughter. They were very kind and always put an extra sweet or two ...see more
Came across this place by accident - glad I did. I spent the first 11 years of life down Hawson Street, before moving to Aldham House Estate. I can still remember the "old gas works" the other side of the canal, and the glass works not too far away. Getting on the steam train at Wombwell West for the annual Station Lane WMC day trips to Cleethorpes. Playing cricket & football in ...see more
my name is Richard sargent,I was at Pinehurst in1961/2. had a happy time there as oldest boy,left when I finished school at 15. I think there where about 15 boys there in my time,I remember the grounds which where large with chickens and a large veggy patch,and the lawn was big enough for cricket and football,also enjoyed playing and cycling in sandhurst. Sad to say I cant remember any of the other boys ...see more
In reply to Jean Shaw....I also lived in Robert Hall Street, I think we were neighbours. Was your mum named Georgina, if so, I remember going into your house as a child many times and seeing your big dolls on the sofa. Also, if I am right, you loved Doris Day and had all her records. I loved going in your house, your mum used to let me look at the dolls, but not hold them....they were the old fashioned breakable dolls. I also went to Mount Carmel school, from 1951.
I lived in Coalville in 1940. My father was a Police Inspector and we lived at the Vaughan Street Police station. There were two flats, the other was occupied by Dad's Sergeant. The Court used to sit upstairs in another part of the building. I went to Bridge Road School, starting as an infant. I remember that there was a non-performing fair that was marooned in Coalville at that time - the fair's heavy vehicles had ...see more
iwas born in holmfirth valley hospital in july 1944. my name is judith rowley and i had a sister jean.my mother mavis and my father jim.we lived in south lane,then moved to a lovely house called cliftonville but cant remember the road name.when i was about 7yrs i went to wooldale primary school. i would love to hear through this sight if anyone remembers us.
Hello, my name is Dave. I lived in the Pastures until the age of eleven from 1950 to 1961 and attended Upper Broughton infant school. I'm finding it difficult to obtain any information about the Pastures or the school and would like to hear from anyone who either lived in, or has information or memories of this area. Thank you
i remember walking from st.leonards church to school. ilived miles a way in tulse hill. Tony metcalfe.
I lived in Church Road from 1956 til 1970..and my parents continued to live there til 2000 . I remember going to the zoo and crying at the caged lion..can't believe the animals lived in such small cages . The town is so different now...we used to have our groceries delivered in a little red van from a shop called Wallis's on Victoria Road on a Friday night ...it was owned by 2 sisters .There was a butchers on ...see more