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My most endearing memory of Norwood Green was cycling by it on Sunday Nights when I was doing a circular ride via Top Lock, Mintern Road, Osterly, Brentford and along the canal to Hanwell. Church bells ringing, men playing cricket, so peaceful. Sounds very chocolate box, well it happened, it was real. Of course it could not go on forever.
The club was on Sunday night. There was even a group, cannot remember the name, but Chris Booker ran it. I remember the first time I heard them, pretty good they sounded too. One Sunday at evensong they played in the church, onward christian soldiers I think. That was around 1961/62 and really ground breaking. Live music and in my club. Some names: Graham Trotter, Nina Burden, Ruth Hammant. I believe ...see more
I lived in Hilldene Ave, 133 (to be exact) since I was born; almost opposite what was then Everards Hardware Store. Roof jumping at the back of the shops and riding bikes down the mud slope by what used to be the nursery by the church. Central park swimming pool with its diving boards; we used to go in when it opened and left when it closed. Not forgetting the hot Bovril and bag of chips on the way home. Manor Park ...see more
Hi, just found this site. My family lived in Harbut Road; I was born in Lambeth in 1954,we then moved to Bollingbroke Grove in 1962. Best snowman I ever made that winter - it lasted till Easter.
I left Heolddu comprehensive school in Bargoed in 1985 and I went straight onto a YTS. I had to get a bus down to Ystrad to start my apprenticeship at ''Ystrad Mynach training workshop'' which was in Penalta Road. I started there around June of that year, I was on the upholstery section where I was trained to use staple guns that were attached to air compressors. I also went to the College one day a week, a Thursday to do my bricklaying course, good days, does anyone remember it?
My grandfather, Reg Cochrane, owned the Cochrane & Son hardware shop in Hendon in (I think) the 1950's and 60's. Does anyone remember it, and if so, I'd love to hear about any memories of it. I'm not even sure exactly where it was- they lived on Great North Way, so possibly Watford Way area? His son (my father) Don, who worked in the shop as a small boy, is now in a nursing home having had a stroke, and I am trying to put together some recollections of his childhood years.
I lived not very far from Gelli Park and used to play on the swings and roundabout and watch the men and women play bowls on the bowling lawns many years ago... sometimes with my father in the late early 1950's into the 60's, before we moved away to live. I was born in 1943. Brings back memories.
I was born in 1960 in Great Barr but moved to Dawlish Rd in 1964 until 1968 with my elder brother Brian. My mother, Irene, ran the shop and my father Dennis worked at GEC Witton. I went to Tiverton Rd School and we lived in the 'Mace' grocery shop next to the school entrance. I went to Tiverton Rd swimming baths nearly every day. We used to take the bus to the Lickey Hills and played very often in Raddlebarn Park or ...see more
I lived in Farrington Gurney all my single life from 1937, except for 2 years National Service. I went to school in Farrington Gurney and after 11 plus to Wells Blue school.My faher was Silvester Cook the local builder and Funeral Director. My mother owned the Transport cafe opposite the cattle market. I now live in Highcliffe, Dorset.
Was called Station Hotel when I was young. Searle Street, ran between the hotel and shop a short unmade lane. I was born at no 9.
I was born in 1945 in my aunty's cottage in Searle Street, which ran from the corner of the Station Hotel below the railway line embankment where we would wave at steam trains as they went past. There was a small shop on the other corner. Later on we would walk aunty's dog up past the station, along the lane near Ranleigh school, collecting conkers along the way. Uncle was the ...see more
I was born in a village called Diggle, but when I was about 4 we move to Oldham, just down the road, as my mum could not stand being snowed in. But as a child I loved the snow. I went to Watershedding School when I first started school, then went to Smith Street School when I was older. I am now 58 years old. Oldham was nice in the summer, but it was very cold in the winter. I sometimes wish I could find my ...see more
My family moved from Goodmayes to South Woodford in 1927 and my first memory was of my father waving welcome to 31 Lansdowne Road as we arrived in a Daimler hired car! At Churchfields School, headmaster Mr Walford, we were warned by our teacher Mrs Pettit of the arrival of the new traffic lights at Gates Corner and told just how they worked! This meant the disappearance of Constable George Clements ...see more
I lived about 3 minutes from the beach and down the steps and on to patches of grass we used to go jump on. The tide came in and out and used to leave behind seawater puddles collected by the green patches of grass. Of course, as kids we used to love overturning the rocks in the puddles and trying to find any sea life there might be, but our biggest fun was racing over these puddles trying to land on ...see more
Hoping to find readers who may remember the Girls Friendly Society which was based at Boyne Lodge, 22 Florence Road, Ealing, W5. Run by Gertrude Marye Barnard from about 1890 – 1947 for Christian women. Would appreciate if you had further information about the organisation.
The Embassy in Green Street was formerly called the Odeon. Other cinemas in Gillingham at that time were the Plaza in Duncan Road (on the site of what is now Aldi's) and the Grand on the corner of Skinner Street and Jeffery Street. The Grand closed sometime in the 1960's I think after part of the ceiling collapsed during the Saturday morning kids' pictures. Other cinemas near to Gillingham were the Royal in ...see more
My grandfather helped to build that magnificent "water road" for ships heading inland with their wealth of cargo. I remember as a girl watching with awe as these (what seemed back then) mighty vessels passing by as I stood on the banks looking out across the Mersey. I recall seeing a whale in the river one time, and gazing across to the daffodils on the banks of Hale. I have travelled far since then. I now live in Texas; but Weston Point will always have a special place in my heart.
I was born on 24 July 1944 in Frimley Green and emigrated to Canada with my mother in 1945. I recall her telling me that Frimley was bombed during the week while she and I were in the hospital and that she had to cover me with pillows as the plaster was falling on us from the ceiling. I've always wondered what date, what kind of bombs, how close, was the village or hospital badly damaged and is the ...see more
The public house now known as the Three Trees, was originally the old farmhouse and behind it was the barns of the farm which we used to play in. This was the short cut from my house to Chandlers the sweet shop. We got into the house which still had the dairy and two flights of stairs, the old bath tubs were on legs like the ones that are back in fashion today. Hartwells the butchers which moved to Whaddon Way ...see more
I too, recall the seat and many happy days spent lounging on it. Being a young teen in Boughton, I joined the Boys Brigade. I can remember 'marching' three abreast up the High Street from the Methodist Chapel to the cenotaph (seen just beyond the seat R/H side), outside St. Barnabas, bashing the life out of a side drum and holding up the traffic all the way. Ahh, happy days...
I never became a drummer in ...see more
Although I was born in Isleworth I went to school in Hounslow, firstly to Hounslow Town School in Pears Road in 1960 and then onto Bulstrode Girls school in 1964. We were the first class in the new school but started our first term in one of the huts as the new school was not completed. I remember there being a coal burner but it was always freezing. I don't think the kids of today would put up with it (I ...see more
When I was a toddler of about 3 in 1956/57 I lived with my parents and older sister, Susan, in a house at the top of Beast Banks called Cliffside. Behind us were the Serpentine Woods. One day I was out playing when my sister and her whole class came snaking through our garden after a nature walk in the woods. I was thrilled to see them and wanted to go with Susan. The teacher asked my mum if I could go back to school with ...see more
I have such fond memories of Woolwich, I was born in 1962 in Erith Maternity Hospital in Barnehurst. I lived for a while with grandparents at General Gordan Place before my parents got their own place at 17b Glendale Road, Erith. I remember both my grandparents houses and loved visiting. The house on General Gordan Place was a army home opposite Woolwich Common and had 4 floors. Everyone that visited entered through ...see more
I lived in Burton, about 1958, with my parents, older sister Susan, and baby brother Anthony. We lived in Hornby House. Do you remember a man who used to stand at the Market Cross and preach to the locals? He used to shout so loud we could here it when we were in our house.
Lizzie
My mum and dad owned the Greengrocers opposite what is now Sainsburys; in fact my sister and I were both born above the shop. Then my dad had a shop in Bellingham and we moved to Purley; in 1971 we all moved to Eastbourne where dad bought another Greengrocers. My sisters all worked in the shop, it was the happiest days of my life. Mum and dad were such a great team, we had so many laughs and fun. After 14 years dad ...see more
Howden School opened on a cold and snowy January day, I think it was the 17th. Before leaving our old schools we were each given a number and on arrival at the school we had to line up behind cardboard boxes with this number displayed. It turned out to be our houseroom number.
Everywhere smelt so -- new. After attending a small village school this school seemed so big - would we ever find our way around? Amazingly, we very ...see more
My gran lived in Calthwaite, she lived in the old post office (well it was the post ofice then) she was called Shirley. Unfortunately she past away last year of cancer and I miss her loads. I wondered if anyone knew her because I would love to lear more about my wonderful gran. She also married and had children, maybe you knew Arthur Taylor, a carpenter in Calthwaite or his son John Martyn Taylor or my aunt Denise? I ...see more
I was stationed at RAF Thornaby from March 1954 until early 1957 when I was promoted and posted to RAF North Luffenhan in Rutland in preparation for the Suez campaign, which never came to be. Sadly, that air base is now occupied by the Royal Artillery, who have shelled the blazes out of the airfield. I was an armourer, I worked with Corporal Mick Arnold and Flight Sergeant Walker. My best mate was ...see more
Hi I'm looking to trace the lads I used to knock aound with during the late 60's early 70's. Back then I was know as Brian Snell and I'm looking for information on any of them as I would love to get in contact with them again if possible. I can remember one of the lads, his name was Ronald Derrick ( Ronnie) to his friends, and I seem to remember he had a girlfriend at the time of Helen (surname unknown). If anybody can help me I would be truly grateful.
My auntie, Rosina Corps, lived in the house next door with her mother and two other sisters, Elizabeth and Mary.
Yes, I remember Amesbury War Memorial c1950, it was moved to Amesbury Church to make way for a new road through Amesbury. I also lived on the new council estate which was built after the war, I lived in Antrobus Road. Antrobus Road was one of the first to be built and it was surrounded by fields and we used to take a short cut across the fields instead of walking up the hill to the top of Antrobus ...see more
Still more memories of my early life in Crewe. As a young boy every Saturday morning was spent watching my favourite film stars; Roy Rogers, Ken Maynard, Dan Dare etc. Plenty of cinemas to go to; The Grand, The Kino, The Empire, The Palace, The Plaza and later on The Odeon. In the queue with my mother collecting her savings at the Congo, in the winter going to the Vimto shop in West Street for a glass of hot ...see more
My memories of The Triangle take me back to 1944 when I had completed my first 6 weeks of Army Training and was posted to the ROAC Driver Training School at the Triangle during Oct/November for 6 weeks. The Army billets were in an old Cotton Mill called, I believe Thorpe Mill. I recall the Public House where I had my first pint - at 18 years old... how times have changed. There was also a Hostel for ...see more
I was sent by train to Neath (from London during the Blitz) for collection by my grandparents, Richard & Priscilla Phillips. Being only 2 or 3 at the time, I remember the house being to one side of a shop on Mountain Road. I intend to return mid March to revive old memories. I was there for 9 months. Dad (Dewi) lived there from 1912 to 1936 before moving to Watford and then Harlington. He worked for ...see more
I was drafted from Cranleigh swimming pool in 1971 when the operation of the pool was taken over by Waverly Council. The pool was quite run down and in the winter of 1971 Waverly Council managed to allocate funds to refurb the pools. My input was to reduce the depth of the original Victorian pool to 1metre all over, thus making good for learners.The main pool was completely skinned with concrete using a ...see more
It is good that there are a few memories of Tenterfield. We knew some of you guys. There seems to be nothing of Templedean. It's a bit like we have been wiped off the map? I, among others, grew up there, in the 60s. We have managed to gather a few of us together, but are still missing so many of our number. Margaret and Wilma Paton, Shirley and Joan Williams and Sheila Mulligan. Some of our girls are no longer with us ...see more
We lived in Robert Street from when I was 5 until I was 12. There were a few big families around, I remember the Inland the Kelly's and we all ended up moving to Sale. Our neighbours were Margaret and Harry Waite and they also had 4 children. I went to Hague Street school, the headmaster was Mr Evans. We lived backing on to the Royal Oak pub and my brother Steven was great friends with Danny Early whose parents ...see more
I am writing this in the hope that people may remember me. I lived in Cascade Close from the age of four and a half to 11 years. I had been fostered by a family. My best friend was Linda Liddell and she lived next to me. I unfortunately did not have a happy childhood and to escape the sadness of the home environment I was always either playing in the river roding, especially the summers splashing about or ...see more
Form 1a 1958 to 1962
I was born in Abergwynfi in 1942, but the family moved up to the midlands when I was a few weeks old. We returned home every year for our annual hols and sometimes at Xmas. The memories I hold are quite idyllic and I have never lost my love of mountains. We had numerous relatives in the village, and there were always visits to be made. I have firm memories of them making the film 'The Blue Scar', both of my two eldest brothers were extras and had to follow the ambulance. Happy memories.
I was born in Braunton in 1938. I am now 75 yrs of age residing in Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire where I have lived for the past 42 years. I have visited many countries in my life including a National Service stint for two and half years in Hong Kong. I have many memories of my childhood days in Braunton possibly to many to recall for your newsletter and also those stories which I can't remember at this ...see more
My father used to take me to the Sunday market in the Broadway where they sold day old fluffy yellow chicks! I never got one despite my begging. Also remember the linen shop called Pecrys where the money whizzed around the ceiling to a central cashier. Change was delivered back to the sales assistant by the same system of wires and pulleys. Along Rushey Green was a fishshop ....maybe Tutts? My mother used to buy ...see more
Between 1948 and 1956 these buildings were used to house a children's home. My aunt,
Helena Pratt, was the matron and ran this along with her husband Noel. Does anyone have memories of this?
I remember Morecambe lights, they were in Happy Land park. My family used to visit our aunt in Lancaster. We used to come for a week at a time from Liverpool and the illuminations were a big treat each year.
My paper round was Morville, Skipsea and Gernigan, paper shop I think was Carmichaels. Also went to the youth club on Fitzhugh Estate. My mum worked part time in Johnsons opposite the County Arms, this was my local until 1977. A friend lived in Trinity Road (Winny), moved to Hampshire and still here. My dad worked at the Prison, I lived in Groom Crescent (behind the prison).
Mr Cootes riding his lovely grey mare Melody. Spent all my spare time there as a young teenager. Favourite horse was Gypsy, which was one of Toby Lee's horses. Can remember most of the horses names as well. Anyone remember Roxy and Malcolm who used to work there before Ann and her mother replaced them?
I had to laugh when I read your comments on broken biscuits. I remember standing in the queue at the Home & Colonial with my mum when a woman in front of us said, "a pound of broken biscuits please love". "No broken biscuits today love" the man replied. The woman said, "are you busy?" "Not particularly" he said, "Well go and bloody break some" came the reply! I was about six at the time and had never heard anyone be so rude.... but it was funny.
My great great grandfather was born in Caerwys in 1831, his name was Peter Jones. His wife's name was Roseanna. He later moved to St Asaph and was described in a census as a tallow chandler. He evèntually moved to Bagillt. Does anyone know anything about the family please?
Burley Woodhead. We lived in Shotover from my birth in 1942 until approx 1957. My parents moved into the house and the village 1939. When my brother Roger was born in Bingley in 1946 I remember picking him up, and bringing him home. The house then was up a rough lane, the top one of 2 houses and 3rd one being build around mid 1950s. The school on the edge of Ilkley moor was ...see more
I went to a primary school on Victoria Road in the 50's but it closed in about 1958/9 - it was called Romford Royal College - does anyone remember or have any knowledge of it? It was a large house owned by a French woman and she lived there with her two daughters who were also teachers - I can find no records anywhere for this school.
Hi all, my name is Goff Stephens formally manager of Kirk Tubes Pontyclun. I am tracing my family tree. My nephew Dr Robert Stevens had a practice in Tonyrefail in the 70's. He emigrated to Canada. Can anyone give me any details of him at all. His wife's maiden name was Richardson ( can't remember her first name). I can be contacted Tel 01443226339 or phil.browne@live.co.uk
Many, many thanks
Does anyone remember me? I went to John Kelley secondary school from 1959 to 1962.
I was visiting England in October 2010 and my cousin, who I was staying with, and his wife and I rented the cottage at Lydia Mills. What was interesting to me is that my 3x great grandfather ran the mill in the 1860's. It was such a wonderful experience to know that, and to live where my family lived.
I used to live in Fairlands Avenue and then moved to Thornton Road where my parents owned the sweet shop; for some reason known as "The White Shop", in the block just past St Judes Church, next to Ollingtons Butchers. I used to go to Saturday morning pictures at The Granada and then also went to Top Rank Saturday morning disco. Used to go in the Horseshoe Pub in Thornton Road and the seafood seller used to come round with the basket on weekends.
I spent many happy hours in Rays Hut. There were about 20/25 lads in there at any one time; we played snooker, and other games. As stated, the hut was on Ray Lister's back garden on School Road. He also had a television which not many of us had at that time; many years later when Ray became to old to cope any more, my son Simon bought a Bagatell M/C from him.
I wonder if you can help me? I'm unsure if I have the correct building around the mid 90's. I was sent to a kind of boarding school for bad boys - 'a long story' and after leaving wanted to forget the place but now as a 35 year old father of two in North Wales, I strangely want to find out about it and see it! Anyway, if I'm correct, I know it was used as a Priests school before. What had been turned into an ...see more
I was born at the Royal Free. My grandparents lived on Faraday Road and due to the lack of housing after the war, we moved in with them. I have wonderful memories of Faraday Road, I learned all I know about gardening from my grandfather there. Their was, at that time, a small round flower bed at the front of the house made by an incendiary bomb. We moved into the brand new John ...see more
I had a Saturday job at Harveys and I was paid £1 for the day. It would have been about 1964-65. I remember working in the toy department one Christmas and loving it; so much easier than the paper round on the Sunday. Harvey's had creaking floorboards under heavy carpets and still had Pneumatic Tube Transport for sending money and receiving change in a cylindrical tube.
I remember camping with my family down in the field just inland from the Towers. The site is now just for caravans, I think. My father would catch eels in the small streams which ran across the field down to the sea, and mum would cut them up on a chopping board and the bits would be wriggling about all over the place - that was our breakfast…….! The Towers were open then and there is a photo of my eldest ...see more
I lived with my grandparents for a short while in the late forties and visited often over the next fifteen years or so. Their home was one of the wooden bungalows that was Ewden Village. My grandad worked on the reservoirs as a stone mason and was also a wonderful gardener. I can still smell the wonderful scent of his flower garden. The village itself had a general store on the central road and always smelled ...see more
Does anyone remember the cottages on the Green? My husband's family lived there but he was to young to remember much before they moved to Gerrards Cross. I came from Chalfont St Peter so don't know much about Denham. Hope someone out there has a good memory.
Hello Mike, my mother was one of the Nelson sisters (there was 9 of them plus 3 brothers), only Cissie is still with us but very ill. I can remember the Chirnside family at No1, a daughter would be my age, I was born in 1943. I have 2 sisters and 2 brothers all of us live in the Melton Mowbray area. My mother worked at Longhirst Hall for the Joicey family and moved with them eventually to Warwick Lodge in M.M. I ...see more
I moved to Countsfarm Rd in 1959 and went to Hazel Leys School until 1962. I have great memories of working at Sealed Beams and as an Usherette at The Odeon, which meant I got to see movies for free but could have done without seeing 'My Pal Joey' 20 times! I looked forward to the weekend dancing at The Bin and The Crows Nest. I mostly met my friends at the The Tartan Room and would love to hear from anyone who remembers these places or me so we can talk about old times.
Jeanette
My grandparents had a shop in Harbour Street, I am looking for a picture with their name above the shop.... C.A LIGGINS I would love a picture to give to my mother as it holds very precious memories for her.
Thankyou
My mother's maiden name was Maud Langley, her cousin Cyril was killed in 1938 while on a training exercise with the fire service, my father, Leonard Wood, escaped uninjured. I was 14 years old and remember his coffin being borne on a fire engine through the town, hundreds of people lined the route. My question is; is there any relatives still living? His brother was George Langley and his father was Bryan Langley. If he ...see more
Does anyone remember the cottages on the Green in Denham 1940-1950's? My husband's family used to live there and I would love to know more.
I was in the Bursledon Hospital twice, first in 1949 and again in 1950. I was remitted there from the Childrens Hospital in Southampton; I was only 5 or 6 years old and have only vague memories of my visits. However, 2 things have stuck in my mind. I lay in a ward that was directly behind the steps shown in the photograph and remember looking out though the windows, over the garden. During my first visit, the flower ...see more
My mother and her family lived in Cronin Road until bombed out in 1940. Mum moved back there in 1953 when she married dad, an myself and my 3 sisters were all born there. We moved in 1963 when my baby sister was only 13 days old and went to live on the Acorn Estate where I still live with mum today. Cronin Road was demolished in 1963/64 when they built the North Peckham Estate. I have lived in Peckham all my ...see more
Further to my memories of my years in Crewe, I attended the St Barnabas infants school and juniors school in West Street, finally Ludford St, 1935-1938. Anyone remember Mr Hughes, Mr Ashurst and the headmaster, Mr Groom? I married my wife, then Edna Thorley, on July 13 1946 at St Barnabas church in West Street. Between then and leaving Crewe in 1961 we lived in Gresty Road, regular supporters of the Alex; Crewe 3 - Sheffield ...see more
My earliest memory is sitting watching the trains thunder over the Cumberland bridge opposite our house in Market Street(1925). We were then moved to 24 Timbrell Ave, it later became 124, we lived there until 1943. During that time, I worked for the C W S delivering milk by horse and cart, saw Rolls Royce bombed and started a 7 year apprenticeship as a fitter and turner in the L M S railway works. During this time, ...see more
I am researching the Howells branch of my family. My mother was Eileen Howells and she had a sister, Enfys Howells. Parents were Ivor and Iovie Howells. They ran a grocers shop on Brithweunydd Street. I wonder if anyone remembers my family?
My great grandfather was a servant and then a coachman. He worked for Anne Wheeley in Pentre House in the hamlet of Llwyn Du, Abergavenny. He married Emma Porter and had two children, but she sadly died. He was a widower in 1871, but married again in 1883 to Emma Vaughan. In 1891 they lived in 51 North Street, Abergavenny.
I was born in 1931 at 73Maynard Road and went to Maynard Road School. On the outbreak of war in 1939 I was evacuated to Bedford, then later during the war to Leicester. Our house was bombed in early 1941 and we moved into 347 Hoe Street. Our family lived there until I married Pat Franks of Ivy Rd, Leyton in 1952. Worked at John Trent cake manufacturers in the office. After marriage we moved in with Pat's parents ...see more
Happy hours with my friend Ella Hyde whose father was caretaker in the Town Hall. Hiding in the gallery to watch the ballroom dances. We both swam for East Ham swimming club for many years. The big pool was also for dancing, must have been a floor to pull over, the little pool used for school swimming. Lovely smell of buttered toast which we could buy after swimming. I loved going to the library there each week with mum and sisters. A really beautiful building. Anita
Does anyone remember 2 sisters, Brenda and Irene Warwick, who lived in Upminster? And if they still live there now?
Thank you.
My grandparents lived at number 24 Factory Road. They were the last people to leave the street and I remember visiting them for the last time there when the rest of the street was deserted; the postage stamp gardens overgrown and windows broken etc. I was born in 1953 so my memories of the place begin three or four years later of course. I remember that there was an old derilict school a little further ...see more
My Dad was born in Clayton Le Moors, Lancashire county, but I have traced the Baxter family back to Polesworth in the 17th century where in ends. I wonder if there are any Baxters' still in that area. My goal is to visit Polesworth to do more research. Thanks in advance to anyone who might be helpful.
Sincerely,
Richard Baxter
My grandparents and my mother come from Llanbradach Plasturtwyn Terr; I spent every school holiday and Christmas there. I remember my nan sending me to Snook's shop for a couple slices of ham and putting it on the book to pay Friday. Also, going to see Mr Crow the blacksmith in the old school putting new shoes on the pit ponies. I remember the ponies coming up from the pit for two weeks every summer. Going up the top ...see more
My father would take me to watch the Brush football team play at home matches, one of my relatives played for them; his name was Stan Hodges. The ground was behind the Queens Park, I remember a narrow foot to the entrance where it opened out, near the turnstile to get into the ground. Years later it was closed and a leisure centre was put in its place.
My paternal grandparents, William and Florence (Flo) Tripp, used to run the George pub; I believe they owned it. William died in an accident at the pub in about 1942. I remember going there as a small child in about 1950/51 with my father, Bert Tripp, and my Mum, Joan Tripp (nee Gilliam) and my younger brother. My godmother, Nora Osborne, lived at 70 London Road. She was a school teacher and never married. I ...see more