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The secret love between Mr G and Miss W.
My mam and dad, Linda and Harry Leggett ran the general store and cafe next to the bus stop for a few years from 1960. I had the music shop in Chapel Street, Holbeach Music Supplies from 1959 until 1967ish. Loved it. If there was a magic wand I would turn the clock back. I live in Cornwall now but I come back to visit regularly. Jan
I had just started the nursery and I always wanted to go on the fair, we past it each day while on the way to school. Another fond memory is my dad used to put me on the back of his bike, we used to go over a hill from bottom of Rhydyfelin over the line and visit my nan in Acacia Street.
Loved those days!
I remember being in a large austere Victorian mansion across the field from Serota, that was a modern building. Windermere had a large winding staircase and in the playroom there was a rocking horse. I remember playing in the garden where there was an old car, and when they were smashing down the old buildings we were surrounded by bricks. Anyway, once my mother died in 1969 I was there for a very long ...see more
My parents worked there too when I was a child and we lived in Grange Close between 1970 and 1976 - the Kilgallens lived nearby - there were only 17 houses and it was a great place to be a kid. We used to play in the fields around the hospital and scrumped everything! I remember the riding school (we used to play on the garage roof) and I went to Leybourne Primary School. I also went to Holmesdale School in Snodland for a while. Reading some of the memories made me feel quite nostalgic.
Omg, I remember so many of you. I started at Love Lane in 1965 and left in 1970. I was friends with Susan Harvey, Carol Head, Jackie Kirk, Karen Harman, Barbara Cox, Lesley Davidson, Libby Campbell, June Tyler, Liz Knapp, Christine Havis, Sandra Glendenning; Janet Hobb, Deborah Daly (these are the few names I can remember). I can remember having two fights on the green outside the school with Susan Harvey and ...see more
Hello people of Hounslow. I was born in Hounslow in 1973, I went to Hounslow Heath nursery infants and junior school. Wonder if anyone remembers the lovely lollipop lady Mrs Gladys Eagle?
Sadly, she passed away a couple of years ago. I live in Weymouth now I'm married and my surname was Flower before I married. Hello to anyone who may know me.
My friend came to live at the Summerhill House hotel with her parents, her name was Carol Sanders. It was a very up market hotel, silver service and well run. The Hotel catered for wedding receptions and had a lovely spiral wooden staircase at the entrance. The staircase was later knocked down when alterations were made. We kept our horses in the stables where the Harvester restaurant is now and had dogs and all sorts ...see more
My memories take me back to South Bragar as a young boy of 9. My father, Angus Murray, born in No.30 moved to Glasgow many years before. But then and till this day I still go back with my family and tell them probably to often about my holidays as a child. How hot it was, how innocent we all were, we, as in my sister Maureen and cousins Effie, Nan and Callum No 36. We were hardly ever indoors not like ...see more
The best teacher i ever had. Miss sarah cleasby.infant teacher was Peggy baynes
I have some great memories of the Royalty Ballroom at Southgate, just wondering if anyone else remembers this great place or any photo's
Hi to anyone still left that remembers my grandads bakery behind George Brights bicycle shop. he made the best doughnuts ever, my uncle ted and daisy ran the farm at the top of the hill known as 'Shanghai Homestead', We lived in the cottage on the corner of church lane and anton lane, behind what is now called the museum. my friends wer James MaCcallum who is still living in the village. joey ...see more
This is not my first memory of Crossgar after-all I was a young teenager at the time. I was standing outside the Picture House in Crossgar waiting for it to open. As usual a bunch of young lads larking about and carrying-on. Just across the street were two thatched cottages, one of which was occupied by a Mr. Miller, who was maybe a little to fond of the drink. On occasions he would stand just inside the half ...see more
My family lived in a flat above Lloyds Bank in Nork Parade for some three years, until the summer of 1966 - by which time I was almost six years old. I would lean of the front window next to the block letters of 'Nork Radio' just visible in the centre of the photo above the entrance to that shop; an electrical store run by Mr. and Mrs. Alford. As to names I apologize if mistaken. On the other side was Summers the ...see more
I was at Roman Rd School in East Ham in 1967/68 where my father Reg H Hill (born in Tyrone Rd in 1926) was my teacher and also the school's Deputy Head. I am now semi-retired, living in Tokyo Japan where I am pursuing, amongst other things a freelance writing career. My current project is to put together an article about memories of that particular year at school which my father, still going strong at 87, often ...see more
Hello , just like to seek people that ended up at the special school for children like myself for not attending school and where sent to the tir-y-berth not sure of the name as it's been 29 years sorry . Back then it was a place I had to attended due to missing school for many months being a truant sent by the courts set by on the severity of the terms you missed at school I think ? , all I would love is to see if ...see more
Mt Dad worked in the Thornaby railyard for British railways. Whenever my Mam took us into Stockton on the bus for market day, I would always check with her to see if I could see Dad working and maybe wave to him. I am sure he never saw me, but it was always exciting. I remember the coach painters and families would get together once a year and go on a bus trip together. Always stopping at a cafe along ...see more
Several members of my family had connections with Rushton at different times between about 1910 and 1950. My great grandmother, Sarah Jane Wooton was landlady at The Crown ( I have a photo of her c1920 stood outside it below the sign with her name on ). Her brother Edward Hughes was licensee at The Railway Inn ( now The Staffordshire Knot ). Her niece Jinny Ralphs and husband ...see more
Growing up in the Queens drive, Bury lane estate. we would all gather as children and walk down chorleywood lane and toward the common, ending up at the Chorleywood road then crossing over into Solesbridge lane. The long walk would eventually bring us to a walk through the woods to the river chess, I remember having to cross a little bridge. We would play all day in the river and I remember a ...see more
I can remember visiting my Aunty Myvanwy and Uncle Elvert Parry with my father in Rhes Y Cae (Mountain View just up the track from the Miners PH). Great times, sadly my father passed away but I recall walking from Bagillt across Halkyn Mountain on numerous occasions to see them. Sadly they have both passed away and the house still stands today with an old railway coach in the back field. Always wondered a railway wagon made it over a mountain.... Great memories
Yes, I remember all those great times at Victoria Garesfield down the River Dewent swimming all day, couple of spuds for dinner and not a care in the world. Bonfire night lasted a whole week with all the railway sleepers we used to get from the colliery free. Television was only Hilda Ridley, all us kids would go to watch children's TV for cost of 1 old penny happy days. Would love to hear from anybody from those years. Johncollins65@hotmail.co.uk
I also loved going to the Silver Lounge for a lovely Knicker Bocker Glory a real treat. Then we would go and look round Hides which seemed very posh. Does anyone remember the Library, a wooden building that seemed to hold many books, and the pet shop on the next corner to it where you could gaze thru the window at all the animals.
I remember going to the demolished hall where you could still get into the cellar, I used to go there after school to take parts of old TV's that had been dumped there.
Happy days... I am 56 now and still messing with TV's and valve radios.
My maternal grandfather, George Alexander, was a headwaiter at the Felix Hotel. He met many famous people, such as George Bernard Shaw and got their autographs. I have his autograph book and it is fascinating. He used to entertain the guests with magic tricks. I have several photos of him. I have one photo that I can't identify where it was taken, but could have been taken somewhere within ...see more
Leaving school / starting work... grown up at last! Joining youth club at the Zion chapel, Gordon Ellis taught us to dance, and Auntie May Holbrook was always at hand with refreshments, a chat anything! My first boyfriend was Vernon and after a year or two a local girl, Eileen, told me of her unusual engagement and impending wedding! Soon to be married to a sailor who had been away 2 and 1/2 years in the Far ...see more
I have some great memories of my childhood in the village, I used to deliver meat on the bike for the Co-op when Fred Quincey was the butcher. I used to deliver it every Tuesday night and Saturday morning, I also helped my uncle Tom Birch on a Sunday with his milk round. I was also involved when the Co-op moved from the old place to where it is now, I remember moving all the stock, my father Bert Earl also ...see more
My grandparents John Cussons, joiner / carpenter and his wife Emmie (nee Cotton) lived in Brandsby after their marriage in 1903. They had 3 sons all born at Brandsby, Geoffrey bn1904, Harold bn 1905, and my father Frederick bn 1908. Emmie was admitted to Clifton Asylum in 1908 with melancholia and epilepsy and remained in there for 11 years. So John took on a housekeeper to look after the children whilst he carried ...see more
I grew up in Wallheath. My parents bought one of the new houses that were built at the top of Kidderminster Road on the corner of Heathbrook Avenue. There was a transport café next to the petrol station and a sand quarry by the side of the café where we used to play. My brother used to tunnel under the sand with his mates. Life then was great, we were free to run and play. The Kingfisher Lido was just a ...see more
Anyone remember going to this school somewhere around this year?
Margaret, nee Mitchell
My brother Gareth posted the first memory on this post. I am Arwel Wyn, just as Gareth is Gareth Wyn, and our brothers David and Elfyn, and sister Nerys are all Wyn's too. Dad Eric and mum Morfudd were creatures of habit! We used to help Taid who was Ellis Griffith to till the land, he had a metal attachment to his tractor that Gareth and I sat on. Taid would shout 'hup' and we would press the pedal to ...see more
Don't know much about my g g Grandfather, Richard Whitaker, other than he lived in Green Hammerton with his second wife Emily Armstrong. He was the village copper, with three children from a previous marriage and I think another four with a new wife; one Harry (my great grandfather) and three sisters, May, Nelly and Emma. If anyone knows of where I may get some information about them, the village, or where I will find Police Constables information, please pass it on...kind regards Julie
My memory is of my granny, Mary Jane Smith, formerly Renforth who lived at 7 Ellison St and died there in 1946. I was born in 1940 and according to my birth certificate my place of birth was Palmerstons Buildings, High St Gateshead. I believe it was above a pub on the corner of Jackson St and High St but have not been able to find these buildings on any maps of Gateshead. I remember ...see more
I lived in Saxby Street from 1942-1960 and went to St Luke's RC School then to Tootal Road. Went dancing to St Luke's. Our group consisted of myself, Beryl Nicolls, Jimmy Robinson, Fred Lomax, Freddie Davis, Pat Penny and a girl called Alma (lived on Pendlebury Road). Knew a girl who lived two streets away called Betty Johnson, Elaine Norton, Peter Cook, would love to hear from anyone from the area.
I moved to Sandwich Road when I was six, so 7 years ago now. I would like to find out about people who lived in my house and my road that I live in now from many years ago. If any of you have any answrs it would be much appreciated! Thank you
I grew up in Tir-Yr-Berth, my friends I recall were; Gwyn Fieldhouse, Alan Langford, sadly not with us anymore, killed on motorcycle. John and Clive Williams, David Thomas, Alan Swift and many more. I lived in 29 Duffryn Street, nearly opposite the Parkers and next door to the Sharps. Remember Brian and Janet Sharp. I also remember 'bomber' Williams who was friends with my father Cyril Aurelius who was ...see more
My stepfather, Frank Russell, owned a tobacco and confectionary shop at 76 Wells Way, Camberwell in the late forties and early fifties. He and my mother married in 1952 at the church on the corner of Wells Way and St Georges Road. The accommodation above the shop was very small so I continued to live with my maternal grandparents in Gloucester Grove, Peckham which back then ran off Wells Way. Gloucester ...see more
My grandfather, Henry French, was the gamekeeper at Kirkham Hall. He lived at Whitwell-on-the Hill and I spent many good times with him. My uncle, Albert, was the postman at Whitwell and my father worked on the railway at Richmond, N.Yorkshire. He had also another brother and sister, I think the brother was called Walter French, he worked in the woods but died of cancer in the middle of the 1950's. Albert French had just ...see more
My parents were both brought up in the Chiswick/Bedford Park/South Acton area. I was born in 1935 and spent my early years living on the Great West Road near to the Gillette factory. During WWII I spent much time visiting my grandparents in Binns Road. I have great memories of "beach combing" with my grandad on the Thames along Chiswick reach. Any useful piece of wood would be made in to some toy or other.
I ...see more
I have now done some detective work regarding the origin of the Tip that we knew as Mount Pud, which was located between Station Road and the canal. It was obviously some kind of industrial waste dump but, as there was a canal and a railway between it and Staveley Works it seemed an improbable site due to it's inaccessibility. However, on checking an old map of the area dated 1883, before the LNER ...see more
Some of you would say how lucky you are remembering walking over the high level on its opening day.... but those of you that actualy know and remember me, will understand when I say.......I must have gone through a pair of shoes that day, let me put it this way, ever seen a stubborn dog that isnt going for its evening walk with its owner pulling on the dog lead like a championship tug of war team...... get the idea! Yep dragged all the way. Happy Days!
I was born in Amberley July 26th 1941, my sisters were evacuated there and mother and father came to visit them and then I came along! Memories are faint and distant, but holidays were spent there after the war with my sisters. The two ladies were so kind and treated us all like daughters, Mrs Webber and the other name is gone along with a lot of other memories. When I was married and had my two boys we ...see more
I lived in Goytre up until the age of 20/21. It was a community then, everyone knew everyone. We had a big park and a playing field were we all gathered to play football. After that we would go down the river and build a dam or go up the mountain and would be gone all day. The sun was out all through the summer holidays the grass was a light brown burnt by the hot summer days. When I was a bit older we used to go ...see more
I moved to Kinver St at about the age of 2, was adopted by Stan Weston, a glass blower, at the age of five. Spent many happy days playing on Fox Hill even remember the cut being dredged and we used to get the coal that was dumped on the back side of Fox Hill. Then playing in the woods which covered a large area of Wordsley at that time. Left there at the age of 15 to join the army and now live in Cumbria. Been ...see more
Does any one know any thing of Alfred Blake from Heights Farm, Roading Brook Road. I'm trying to do some research.
I was born in 1941 on Sutton Flats and went to Halton Bank School from 1944 to 1956. This is an answer to Anthony Hargreaves: I was in your dad's class and I also remember his butcher's shop, I think he also had a mobile shop as well.
I attended Ongar Secondary School from 1945 to 1949. Some of the students I remember were Keith Mills (we were longtime friends, he passed away 2005), Len Shuttleworth, Hugh Brace, Brian Buttle, Jim Parrish, Marion Jennings, Don Eustice, Gordon Knight, Annie Stanford, Bumper Richardson and many more. Those of us that attended Ongar Secondary School got along well together. The boys ...see more
My memories of Tir-Y-Berth. I was born and brought up in Tir-Y-Berth, born at 1 Tir-Y-Berth Street at my Nan's house. My nan, Jemmima Meade and grandfather Mike were lovely people. My mum had five children; Michael, Brian, Tommy, Moya and Terrance. Moya sadly died at two weeks old. My family were all miners. I'm Brian, my two best friends were Phillip Young and Graham Greenaway, we had a fabulous time growing up, ...see more
I grew up in a lovely old house called The Rookery in Green Street running down into Sunmead Road. It was one of the larger homes in Sunbury but sadly knocked down around 1964. The house orignally stood on 22 acres but when my Dad owned it, there were large flowing lawns ending in an acre nearly of spinney I would say.
If anybody remembers this building I would love to hear from them
lynntatnell@gmail.com
Lived at the Crown & Sceptre pub on Streatham Hill. First real memory I have is being in a push chair in Pratts while mum had coffee with friends. Went to Rosemead school in Atkins Road and then Streatham High. Remember the Honey boutique which I think was in another shop maybe Joyce's. Also remember Rossells the baker and the Palm Beach restaurant in the High Road. My grandfather lived in Telford ...see more
My family lived at Boscawen Row, 1942-1959, at No. 16.
I was a boarder at Sandrock Hall Convent, on the Ridge in Hastings and later when I had my own children I moved back there from London so that they could enjoy the seaside life while they were young. My son and daughter used to pack themselves a picnic and go off for the day to Alexander Park and spend the whole day out there. In fact it was the very first place I ever saw a black swan. Now I live in Australia and of course we only have black swans... no white ones at all.
I remember my sister and I going to what we used called Mick's café in Willesden Lane, we were too young to go anywhere else and we would get our flat white or cappuccino and just thought it was fluffy coffee then! We used to spend hours and hours there with our friends and Mick was a wonderful person to put up with all these young teenagers!
My sister and I lived in three different places in Kilburn, at Willesden Lane, 55 Dyne Rd (I can't believe I still remember the number) and Queens Park Road. We had several Polish relatives that lived close by as well. As young children, like you, we used to go to the cinema and quite often to the park crossing the big major road without a thought. I remember the magician who used to ...see more
I lived in Huntington for four years on the oxmoor estate met lots of friends I lived at 61Thongsley if any one remembers me I would love to hear from you I,m know as Babs
The first half of the building with dormer windows (from the left of the picture) and where the Job Centre is situated today, was a Temperance Hotel. Bridport had over 60 public houses at the turn of the twentieth century and nine active Temperance societies. The Bridport 'Coffee Company', offering an alternative drink to beer for working people was situated where WH Smith is today. The Temperance Hotel (and ...see more
I went to the Floral Hall with my school friend Linda Arnold regularly, we were 17 years of age. There were many groups just starting out. We met Brian Jones, Keith Richards and Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones when the Stones appeared. They wanted somewhere to stay overnight but as Linda lived in Lancaster and myself farther afield we didn't offer assistance! Later I saw Screaming Lord Sutch, the Doodlebugs and ...see more
Hello, I too went to Duke Street School and then on to Jackson Street School, I think I left
School in 1959. I lived in Bonsall Street with my mum and dad, Ivy and Fred Hurst, we lived
next-door-but-one to the McCarthy family and we still send cards at Christmas to each other.
It's nice to keep in touch. My mum used to play the piano in the Brighton pub on Ward Street
and she sang as well, she also played ...see more
Remember it well worked London coop south street in bedding and curtains.remember many names including miss peters,Mrs ruff,Mr fantham the manager of department,Margaret perry. Also worked in high street at Richard Armstrong hairdressers.remember names of tony,Jan and the boss richard .
I lived in Glenmount Road from birth (1946) till 1968 and have visited several times since. There used to be a dairy at the end of the road - owned by the Bugden family. They later built a two storey house on adjacent land. I lived in Elm View, one of three similar bungalows opposite the Bugdens. Going up from the main road, homes on the LHS were occupied by Hater, Clement, Chad, Nunn, Cheale, Cuff, ...see more
Anyone remember the Amelia coffee bar in Oakwood at the end of Station Parade shops, where the beat set would frequent in the early 60's, then the Mods as the juke box was popular and coffee with froth in glass cups? I lived at Hadley Wood and Oakwood was a stopping and popular rendezvous point, liked by all. I also brought the latest striped Mekay and Rael Brook striped shirts in a mans shop near the Amelia and ...see more
I went to Steyning C.Sec. My uncle, Jack Longhurst, was the baker at Greens for many years, his daughter Shirley still lives in the village.
I was born in James Street, but I was brought up from 6 months old in one of the cottages in the picture. Sam Shuker was my grandmother's brother, we lived next door to him and her sister Alice and Millie. The other side of us lived my uncle George, his wife Ethel and their daughter Margaret who still lives in Chandler Avenue. I remember Jack Evans and his family very well.
l was born there in Dec 50. Lived in the prefabs in Highland Close, then moved to Ainger Close. Went to East End Infants and Junior School, then Manor Park annex then Heron Wood.
My name was Margaret Dooley, I have never met anyone that I went to school with since I left at 15 in 1971. I lived in Coventry but went to school in Nuneaton, at the senior school. I lived in Bucks Hill while I went to the infant and junior school in Cotton Road. I used to go to school on the Bunty bus. I now live in Donegal in Ireland.
I lived in Agraria Road opposite Jill. My father, George, was a Police Sergeant in Guildford. In the mid 50's I attended Guildford Junior Technical College, in case anyone might remember me. I played piano for service every Tuesday and for dance classes with the girls school below; hence never learned to dance. Also played cricket with a very good school side, with Poulter and Williamson among the players ...see more
I was born 23 Gallemore Street, just off Union Street; mother's name was Betty, brothers were Harold, Barry and Stephen. Sisters were Joyce ,Sandra and Ann. The pub on the corner was called the Brunswick. Hough Lane ran parallel to Union Street at the end was Peel Park Bridge, remember playing on the banks of the river Irwell near Adelphi Bridge. My mates were Ray Chapman and Joe Neeson among others. Going to ...see more
I was stationed in Morfa Camp in Towyn between Jan 66 and Dec 68. We were more or less regulars at the pub, especially on Saturdays in the winter. The landlord at that time was an Englishman named Len or Les. He was an authority on the history of the British Army. My fondest memory is of winter evenings sitting by the log fire and listening to the 'choir' that regularly entertained. They were led by a ...see more
Anybody have any info on Evelyn Hayward? Is she still in Compton? I meet her again when I was about eighteen; I used to babysit her first born child, I think she was named Pippa.
I remember singing in the church choir, Evelyn Hayward was in it and I remember her telling me to sing higher, then telling me to come back down again. I didn't stay in it for long, can't remember why. I also remember the Rev Ian Paisley, a short grey haired man with a very loud voice.
My dad is, or should I say was, called Brian Lee and he was born & lived in Brampton until about 1962 (ish) when he moved to Dalston, then I came along in 1963. He used to attend Junior school in Brampton and I would love it if anyone has any old pictures from about this time. He had a sister called Jacqueline & a brother called Raymond. His mum was called Isobelle but I am not sure ...see more
I was born in Enfield in 1946, we lived in the half way houses on the A10 at Cheshunt, it was on Maxwells Farm. The council rehoused on the New Bury Green estate. I went to St Mary's Primary School then to Dewhurst Boys School and then to the new Dewhurst St Mary School in Lordship Lane. I remember Mr Grey, Mr Abbott and a horrible teacher called Watkis I think. I remember going swimming with the school ...see more
I was married in the Easter of 1969, and the reception was held at the Melton Grange. What a superb place, with its beautiful gardens where many photographs were taken, which I still treasure today. The splendour of the Grange certainly added the finishing touches for a perfect day. Such a shame that it no longer exists.
I was born in the back bedroom of my nan and grandads house in Wellesley Road Wanstead. We did not have much but all worked together, my great aunt Flo and uncle Arthur lived in the basement, they also had a bedroom upstairs. We had a small bedroom at the back of the house my mum my dad and me and later on my sister, my mums brother uncle Jack had a bedroom on the first floor (the room I was born ...see more
My aunt, Ida Fletcher, was in the WRAF in 1941. She was on leave visitng my grandmother who had a dress shop at 28 High St in Chepstow called "Cristofar" (it is now a wedding dress shop). They were having a picnic at Beachley when a woman and her son got into difficulties while paddling. My grandmother called on Ida "you can swim" and, because she was in uniform, she went into the water and pulled out the child. ...see more
We lived in Church Street from 1950 until 1960, we paddled in the river in the summer and fished and played in the meadows. The children in the photo are more than likely us with our friends... happy days
The Rector in 1901, according to 1901 census, was William Dalrymple Fanshawe who was born in Ireland around 1856 and is related to the three brothers Dalynple Fanshawe who all commanded Corps or Division in World War I. Only looked him up because I have a three volume edition of Shaftesbury's Characteristicks which he owned in 1880. My own great grandfather was the next recorded owner of the work.
Truly a wonderful pub when managed by Gerald and Edith Leader, before they moved to the Blue Lion on Broad Lane.
I moved to Lindenhill Road back in 1954 from South London. I have many fond memories of growing up there and attending Meadowvale Primary School before going to Ranelagh Grammar School. I remember the shops at Priestwood Square, the Admiral Cunningham, the Doctor's office (Faunch and Lask) and the Dentist (Bond).
I arrived in Parkstone "Heavenly Bottom" in 1950 (ish) after travelling all around Britain as dad was in the army. We came to England from India where my parents served in the army in 1945 to live in Glencoe Road for a while, then moved around the country before settling in Wharfdale Rd when I was 5 years old. I went to Wesley Hall Infants School, Heatherlands Junior School, Martin Road Primary School then on to ...see more
My father, Edward Gray, attended this school and then worked in Andersons. My grandmother, Annie Gray, lived in Jubilee Road and then in one of the bungalows in Marlow Road. My auntie, Gladys Poyser, lived in Elizabeth Road. Dad wants to know if anyone who went to school with him is still living there?