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My great grandparents, grandparents, and my mum all come from Burnt Oak. Got quite sad reading all the memories, they made me cry. They lived in Barnfield Road. I remember the ice cream man that had a hatch in the wall, the Co-op, Princess and Sainsbury's. Does anyone remember Mr Puddy the second hand bookshop man? Had so many happy memories. At one time four generations of us lived in Barnfield Rd, the Somervilles and Packers.
My father, Leslie Blunden Gains, was born in 1909 (died 1987 in Redhill) and brought up by his maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Blunden in Compton at Hillside Cottage. This was the address given on my father's marriage certificate in 1935. The head of the household in the 1911 census was Lewis Blunden. My father's mother, Lester Blunden, was in service prior to his birth. I tried to ...see more
October 1955: Two weeks at selection 68 Regt, then 10 weeks at 31 Regt Rhyl Driving School, posted to 17 Trg Regt RA till October 1957.
I used to get my "Camels" from there!
I remember Wood Farm Camp. My dad was stationed there for three years & my mother, sister, dad & I lived at number 64. I remember the little pigs from the farm down the lane coming into the garden and me having to shoo them out. Also my sister & I having to trudge across fields to school that seemed a long way for my little legs. We used to go into the Naffi shop & a few years ago my husband ...see more
I was born in Farnham, actually Lavender Cottage, Rowledge, a nursing home I believe, in 1944 and my family lived at Thorndhu (now no. 8 I think) Broomleaf Road backing onto the railway line. My mother and brother lived there during the Second World War and an air raid shelter was built in the back garden. I now live in Montreal, Canada. My father, born in 1909, resided in his youth at Hillside Cottage, Compton - ...see more
I lived in Gobowen from when I was born in 1963 until we migrated to Australia in 1972. I also attend Gobowen School and I remember Mr Jones, he was so scary. My maiden name was Ankers. My mother came from Oswetry and her maiden name was Green. My dad came from somewhere around there not sure of where. He went to the "Bog" School. I have vivid memories of my life in Goowen.
I was a choirboy at St Luke's, we met for choir practice once a week. Mr Hatton was the choirmaster and took a register and we were paid for attending. Weddings were the big earner - we got two shillings or half a crown. It was all added up and given to us at the end of the quarter and I used to spend money on buying old coins at the shop by West Norwood Railway Station (opposite the Horns Tavern), which also sold ...see more
Mawney Road School and Pettits Lane were my schools and I had two best friends who lived up Dorsit Ave; one friend was Kay L------ and Peter Ph------ we always walked to school together or Peter would give me a ride on the cross bar of her bike. I often wonder what happened to them both!
I have fond memories of the Worthies who played in Brechin band, most of who have now passed away. Uncle Dod was great at the band parties and always lead Ogrady Did. The band has had many highs and lows but still goes on due to a number of dedicated older members along with the juniors. Does anyone remember when the gas works flooded and we went out to gather the coal? It's a pity it's not there now as cheap fuel would be more than welcome.
I used to go to Sunday school here, every Sunday afternoon. I was an angel in a Nativity play, and have a lovely black and white print of the play with numerous friends in, to name a few:- ....... Linda Hutley, Shirley Green, Faith Evans, Jennifer Rounce, Christine Pinner and Julian Krautman and Christopher Newbury. Mrs Harrison played the organ, and took us for choir lessons! My friend Patricia Merriman and ...see more
I can remember most of the shops here. The off-licence, Stowells; where Robert Harlow and his family lived and served. Then Draytons, the sweet shop - Mr Drayton had rather red cheeks! Then there was Lings, the post office and paper shop, run by Mr Landless and family, Roger being the son. Then the family Curtis took over from them, Hilary and Stephen being the children. Then there was Greenstores, Les ...see more
I used to go to Saturday morning pictures and was on the committee to keep the children in line. We also had a choir, and we sung on the stage of Leicester Square Odeon. Then we had a Christmas Dinner. My friend Dierdre Esquilant also went.
My first love was Susan Sainty who, at this time, lived in London Road, Kings Lynn with sister Alison, and mum and dad. Her gran lived in Cley and the family probably had the chalet bungalow in West Runton at the time. We met at Kings Lynn tech in about 1963 /1964 and I was heartbroken when we parted in about 1965. I married in 1968 to Angela Pattison and we have two children and currently 4 grandchildren and we ...see more
I lived in Brook Road from 1949 till 1968. I went to St Johns School till 1960 and then ArchBishop Myers in Hounslow. I lived with parents May and Alf Tyrrell, with nan and grandad living upstairs, when flats were not portioned off. I remember shops such as Fred (S)mudge the Albany Road butcher, the italian ice cream place - Jeffraits (spelling), Jacksons grocer in Brook Road (Sunday trading meant hide it in ...see more
I was born in Newport in 1942 and after leaving the Nursing Home lived in 6,Garth Hill Bassaleg the home of my paternal grandparents, Oliver and Alice Briney. After a short time my parents (Nellie and Fred Briney) moved to Highfield Villas, an ex-nursing and convalescent home. We lived in one large room on the top floor overlooking Rogerstone, my father had sectioned the room into four or five separate rooms. ...see more
Anyone remember the pet shop owners, Doug and Ivy, I remember the children, Carol and David. Would like to get in touch.
Kind regards, Paul
I was home from school on holiday when I heard a noise in the night. It was the sound of a Doodlebug engine stopping. Next morning we heard that a Doodlebug had crashed just beyond Catfield Station and went to see it. The army were there guarding it, we saw it in the field, it had not exploded. Does anyone else remember this event?
I used to play at and on 'red rocks' when I was a kid. My dad and my uncles had a pigeon cote nearby and we used to go there with him and then go and play on 'red rocks'. I once climbed to the top of the biggest one and couldn't get down, I had to wait for my older brother to come and rescue me. As far as I know they were huge pieces of clinker.
I remember The Avenue from when I was young in Circular Road (born there in 1948,) the trees always looked huge when walking down to the farm, I now know was Hyde Hall. My older brother helped on the milk round from there - the horse knew where to stop! We used to go sledging in the fields to the left just before here. The country track I knew down to the river is now just a footpath between houses. My family ...see more
I remember going Hopping as a child with my mum and older sister, my nan, aunt and cousins. We stayed in huts on what I think was called Humphries Farm, Nr The Cross at Hands, Staplehurst Kent. Does anyone know if the Farm still exists? I remember the adults on a Sunday would visit The Lord Raglan Pub.
I was born in Swansea, born in Mount Pleasnt Hospital in 1959. When I was 5 I remember being admitted to an isolation ward in Hillhouse Hospital. My mum told me I had an infection in my mouth. I remember visiting my dying mum there 7years ago, when she was convalescing. And although a long time ago, I was still able to recall certain features, quite bizarre..
My grandmother tells me stories of Kemberton; she recalls her grandfather and grandmother Webb owning or running the post office and general stores in Kemberton. She recalls a Mrs Paul living next door and was a good friend of her grandmothers, her mother was Elsie Webb. Does anyone have more details about this? Also before owning the post office her grandarents worked at Kemberton Hall, her ...see more
Went to this school in 1962, my sisters went there as did my mum....we were all Whiteheads then; Peggy, Christine and me, Charmaine. Remembering Sister Isobel, Mr Cooper, Mr Crick, Miss Southern and my favourite, Sister Bernadette.
Gayways was owned by Stan and his wife Gay....hence name Gayways
I first came to Whitstable by steam train in 1952 with my mother and grandparents, and we stayed in a boarding house in Cromwell Road, I think. After that we came to Whitstable every year for two weeks in September, staying at the Blue Anchor caravan site at Seasalter until about 1961. At that time, at the edge of the caravan site by the sea was a little wooden café, now no longer there, like the Alberta ...see more
This pictures reminds me so much of my childhood. My father had the greengrocers stall which was outside the White Hart pub, partially obscured by the man on the bicycle. As a child I used to help out; I remember washing dirty sooty celery in icy cold water on Sunday mornings so that it could be sold as "clean" and command a higher price, trimming cabbages but shaking the ice out of them first! ...see more
I went to the village school around 1936 to 1940. I believe the teacher's names were Miss Turk and Miss Murray. Miss Turk lived in the adjoining school house while Miss Murray travelled in from Pevensey. Empire day; the harmonium was carried out onto the green where a short service was held. I lived at Gayles in Friston and walked to school daily down through the twitten. Wonderful memories!
I was born in Church Hill, the cottage was called The Nook in 1950. My gran and granfer Glover lived in Middle Street. My mum, Isabel, was their eldest daughter, she married my dad, Bill Brenton, whose parents, Tom and Annie Brenton, lived up at Rosé Cottage Trefreock Lane. My gran use to get her water from the well there. My dad was born in Trfefreock Mill.
I remember going to Greenhill School when I was four. We lived in Greenhill House which was across the road, now demolished. Went to Gartsherrie Academy, later chummed around with Margaret Upton and Eleanor Lang. One girl I knew, Annabella McGilvery Frazer, went to what was then Southern Rhodesia, she was from Summerlea. I remember the dairy just over the red brig, and the Coop on the corner. I think there was an ...see more
One of many events to take place in this amazing pool was the 1975 International heat of Jeux Sans Frontieres. Stuart Hall and Eddie Wareing compered on a late summers evening when competitors from all over Europe battled on a specially built galleon in the deep end of the pool.
This was the era when it was normal to liberally cover yourself with coconut oil, and burn in the sun to a deep golden ...see more
My name is Mel Edwards and I was at Denham Court for a few years. Mr & Mrs Hill were in charge, then they had a son called Steven and a daughter who I think was called Susan. I can remember there were 9 dormitories, a snooker room, library, table-tennis tables and a room where Mr Hill had a quite extensive train set; his office was next to the dining room. Outside in the courtyard you could play ...see more
I remember going to Streetly Riding School in Manor Road which was opposite the Buccaneer pub. We had some lovely times there, some of the girls names I remember are; Janice Sturgess, Barbara Cattel and a lovely girl called Carol Hamp who was a groom there, she taught me all I needed to know about looking after horses. I wasn't a good rider as mom & dad couldn't afford lessons for me in those days, but ...see more
My mother, Queenie Grounds, was the headmistress of Lynfield House School from 1946 until 1953, when we moved from Lynfield to The Homestead at the top of Sandringham Road, where it met Lynn Road. When we first moved to Hunst'on we lived in a tiny summer cottage at the bottom of Seagate Road while my parents searched for a house where they could have a school. Next door lived two ...see more
I lived at 3 Fron Deg from 1955 to 1958. I left when I was 2 and a half, I have photos of that time
and this visited Trelawned and I think I found the place I had lived in. It looks as if it has been converted from 4 cottages to one, I know the farmer owned the cottages and lived in one of them, we had a puppy off him. When I went this year I was a little over whelmed to say the least, but wanted to go back and have a good look around.
Does anyone remember the old farm? It stood on the site where the primary school now stands. It later became an ARP post (I think), but I used to go and watch the farmer feed the pigs.. I loved it.
My dad's family lived in Halton for many years. My aunties and uncles went to the old school on the hill. I moved to Halton in 1963 with my dad, mam and sisters. I also went to the same school, I was 4 years of age, Mrs Tompson and Mrs Prill were teachers, I had very happy times there. I still call at Halton as my mum and dad are in the new graveyard. I still go to the new school on Pennystone Road to pick my grandaughter up...it brings all my happy times back.
John Morley was my great grandfather and I only met him a few time before we moved to Canada when I was six. He passed away in 1965, just before we left for Canada. Thanks for sharing your memories.
We lived at 18 The Bridle Road (off Foxley Lane) for many years. Attended Collingwood Boys' School (Wallington) - great school for punishments; Woodcote Secondary (like a holiday camp after Collingwood) and Purley Grammar School (Old Coulsdon - now demolished?). Remember walking home in the evenings after school with Whitmore, whose father was producer of Blue Peter at that time. We both had wonderful ...see more
Although I moved from Prestbury to Gloucester in 1966 when I got married, then to Somerset in 1967. Prestbury has always held a special place in my heart, I always call it my home. I lived in a small cottage in Bowbridge Lane which had a stream at the bottom of the garden, with my parents, Len White and Nancy White and brother Brian. We moved to New Barn Close in 1948, when I was five. My ...see more
I was in the Home from 1939 -1946 along with two sisters and a brother. Our name was then Caradice, the girls were in Home 4, and my brother was in Home 5. The lady in charge of Home 4 was Miss Silverwood, and the man in charge of all the homes was Mr Hollister. I have nothing but lovely memories of being there. Anyone who would like to get in touch with me please do, I would be really pleased.
All those fond memories of Greenway School after Oak Farm in Hillingdon followed by nursing at Hillingdon Hospital. Do you remember the shop in Cross St "Bewitched" selling fancy glass and gifts? And the smashing cooked meat rolls sold in Windsor St next to Trifari the "trendy" hairdresser. First Saturday job was in Leathercraft (owned by Chalfens the jeweller), followed by several years at Boots working with Mrs ...see more
I remember my granddad, Herbert Lipscombe (aka Jack or Dink), telling me of the times his father, Herbert Lipscombe (1892-1966), used to clean out under the bridge next to the old mill when it used to get clogged up with debris. Also my nan worked at the old mill for Ayers asthma cure and was working the day that the film Genevieve was being filmed and she got to meet the stars of the film.
I moved to the village in 1951 after my father died; mum and I had a prefab in Molyneoux Road. They are no longer there but these days were the happiest time for growing up. The church was the centre of village life in many ways with a regular dance on Friday night at youth group. There was a great little record shop and the best ice-cream ever from the dairy. I was great friends with the ...see more
Our family emigrated to Canada on the Empress of England in 1959. We left Liverpool on May 29th and arrived in Montreal June 6th or 7th. I was a month short of my 12th birthday and I remember thinking on the first day onboard how smooth it was. That impression lasted until we reached the western side of Ireland after which I was seasick for 6 days. Our cabin was forward and we could feel the bow ...see more
Please can somebody tell me the name of the hotel that was by the clock tower? It is no longer, but I am told that it was where the Vodafone shop now stands? Thank you
When I was a small child I was taken to my aunt and uncle's house at 59 New Bank, Halifax - this was a house over shops. The house was one up and down with gas lighting and a cellar and also an attic room (where visitors slept). I remember being very interested in the view from the "balcony" - we could see the OBJ from the brewery and at night the town was lit up. Despite the fact that my aunt and uncle's house was in a ...see more
I remember going to Seahouses for my first ever holiday (I may have been on others, but I don't remember them). It was in the early 80's and we were visiting Charlie + Lilian Dawson who were family friends of my grandparents. I remember very little, but some of the very clear memories I do have are going on a ride outside the Co-Op and not getting out even with the temptation of an ice cream. I also ...see more
I lived in the routs in 1952 and when I was three moved to Routs View. I used to help out at Llanwern Park Farm; Garnet Baker was the farmer there at the time. There was lots of long huts at Underwood then, I expect left over from the Italian prisoner of war camp that was there. We used to walk to Royal Oak on Chepstow Road to catch the bus to Newport town then. I used to enjoy when the Llangybi hunt met at the Milton, ...see more
I remember going to Worksop in my teens, used to go to the Palis De dance hall to dances with my mates. I also was a student at North Notts College doing a mining mechanical course as part of my apprenticeship and used to go into town at lunch times for something to eat and a bit of shopping. When I was young I went to Stanley Road Junior/ Infants School my first school I attended. Wwe lived at Langold then. ...see more
My memory of Thorpe Salvin was going to play football against the village football team. I can remember walking from Kiveton Park to Thorpe Salvin cricket / football ground with my mates and playing matches. The games were fun and the lads at Thorpe Salvin would come to Kiveton for re-matches and we all got on really well. I remember a pub called The Parish Oven at one end of the village, I used to go there when I was old enough later on in the 1960's. Thorpe Salvin was a nice village.
The Annual Fair was always a time that the young people of Thorne waited for. Opposite the Red Bear, not far from Clarkes Pork Pie shop, there was situated a boxing booth and the young men used to try and win a prize for staying in the ring for 3 rounds. The prize was £3 (if memory serves me correctly). In the green there was roundabouts and stalls and also the start of the horse ride. You could pay a small amount ...see more
I lived in Kenilworth Drive with my 3 brothers and parents, and our garden backed on to the OMT playing fields. I have many happy memories exploring this area including the old house and pond. The local area Home Guard used these fields for practice. There were also woods and dells very near to my home, again used by gangs of boys and girls to explore and make camps. My schools were Chater, Watford ...see more
Relating to the story of Roger Pickett; I also was born in 1952 (January) and lived in Lucas Rd with my nan, Kitty Rayment, and my mum, Joyce, and family from the age of 3. So Roger, we were near neighbours! My maiden name then was Linda Banks. We lived at number 23 Lucas Road, before that we lived in Lenthall Ave, just round the corner. I have been looking at the picture posted on the site; was the big building at the ...see more
Went to Sunday School here as well... my uncle and aunt ran it at the time.
I was just 9 years old when the magistrate’s court of Ellesmere Port found it necessary to enroll me at the Quinta School, Western Rhyn. I was returned to the custody of my mother at the ripe old age of 14 (1959). Why? I had stolen some carrots and a knife (to peel them) from my primary school kitchen.
The Quinta School 1954 - 1959 (during my tenure) was classified as an "Approved School" i.e. a school ...see more
I can well remember the times we had waiting for the declaration of the results from the balcony of the council chambers back in 48-49.
I worked at Hansted stud just before the estate was sold up after the death of Gladys Yule, who with her mother, Lady Yule (at one time said to be the richest woman in England), bred some of the finest Arabian horses in the country. I have some great memories of my time working there but also some sad, like taking all the thoroughbred mares and foals to the Newmarket Bloodstock sales. Many of the Arabian horses were sent to Studs in America and Australia.
Spent many happy hours riding motorbikes around the meadows at Church Farm with the family. Lived at Hawkedon at the time..
When I was fifteen we moved back to Arbroath from Canada. My sister and I went to the dancing for the first time. I just loved it, and my dad was always good at giving me a sub to get in. That's when I found out that my dad was dancing daft. So I took after him. I will never forget the great times I had at the Marein ballroom and the Pally. I met a lot of pals there, but the one I will always remember is Robert McPerson... aka 'pie bob'. I still have the silver locket he gave me 50 years ago.
I was born in Hope hospital to Thomas and Emily White, and I lived initally near the Dog Track and then from around 1958 at 143 South Radford Street. I went to Kersal School and then to Broughton High School for Girls (even though it was at the top of Rainsough Brew and not in Brougton). I have many happy memories of going to Whit Lane Youth Club and would love to chat to ...see more
Living on Barnfield Road, I was 10 years old in 1955 and would often be asked to ride my bike round to the Post Office to post a letter or buy something at the shop.The P.O. was run for many years by Mr Arthur Mather.
When the pool froze over and we would become great ice skaters or ballerinas. We would go sledging on anything we could find on those banks, they seemed like snow covered mountains. We would climb and slide down so quickly. We loved every inch of the banks and the winter snow; wearing socks on our hands we never did feel the cold.
Does anyone remember the girls school which was called Greenacres on Curzon Street? It is now Springfields, I believe. It was a home office approved school in the 1950's and 1960's and girls from all over the country were sent there. Some of the staff were local people; is there anyone still around with memories of Greenacres?
That isn't the Market, That is the Market Hall across from the Market
I've been doing a bit of research about the Victorian Pump House in Battersea Park for a short tour; I'm helping prepare the building, which is a gallery now. I'm really interested in including stories and memories of people who have lived in the area, as well as historical things about the architecture etc. I heard there were a lot of stories about the Pump House being haunted, after it being all derelict ...see more
I was born in Coundon in 1949, back then my parents and grandparents lived in William Street which does not exist anymore. My dad and grandad were both called George Gowton; my mother's name was Irene and my Grandma's name was Eva. My dad worked at "Shildon Shops" and my grandad was a coal miner. I left Coundon in 1969 and went to work abroad with my best friend Margaret (Germany). I married in Germany only ...see more
In 1969/1970 I was a copywriter and art director in the Kodak A&P Dept, working on the international Kodak Calendar and the quarterly magazine, 'Kodak View' (later, just 'View') . The building is seen in the photograph. The department moved there from the Harrow/Wealdstone buildings in the '60s. Coincidentally, living close to us in our Pinner house were two other (unrelated) people ...see more
I remember walking over the top of the bridge with my father in the summer of 1953; a sunny day with a light wind... whenever in Newport alway remember this walk.
I married at Abbey Cwmhir and had wedding reception here 12/3/66.
I am hoping someone may be able to help. My husband's grandfather was in the K.O.Y.L.I when he married his (my husband's) grandmother in 1938. His name was JOHN SHEEN his number was 4690 462. I would love to hear from anyone who can help with any information.
Thank-you
My husband, John Halligan, born and bred in Jarrow was one of the first people to go through the tunnel on the day it was opened. He was working at Clelands Shipyard at Howden; before the tunnel was open he used to go on the ferry which was near the tunnel. When he used the tunnel he used to have to carry his bike down the escalator. He used to use it everyday till the shipyard closed in 1980.
Hi this is a stab in the dark but maybe someone will know of something.
My Nanna was a small girl during the war. She was born Annie Elizabeth Gordon in 1935 in Gateshead. Her and her older brother Luke Skelly Gordon B 1932 Gatshead were living in Birmingham when they were evacuated to South Wales. My nanna only remembers one part of her address "21 Trybirth Street" She knows this is the wrong spelling but ...see more
Hi this is a stab in the dark but maybe someone will know of something.
My Nanna was a small girl during the war. She was born Annie Elizabeth Gordon in 1935 in Gateshead. Her and her older brother, Luke Skelly Gordon, b.1932 Gatshead were living in Birmingham when they were evacuated to South Wales. My nanna only remembers one part of her address "21 Trybirth Street" She knows this is ...see more
I remember playing up the market, pinching an apple from the stall and running away, then playing 'knock down ginger' up the top of the market, then hiding in the crowds.
I was at the Gables Boys Home for approx a year and a half, from 1966 to half way through 1967, I was taken there because I was always bunking off school, and the little tin god authorities in those days decided that was best for me. I have great memories of Maldon through the home; the marina which I think is closed now, the boats, quaint little houses and cottages. I have to say that Bill Gosling who ...see more
It must have been in the 60`s. We stayed in a caravan and loved it all. Flying a kite or playing football then walking along the sea wall and having a swim. We always walked to the funfair in the evenings where I absolutely loved the helter skelter with that huge bowl at the bottom. Just wonderful fun. We also took trips to Southend, Rayleigh Castle and Shoeburyness. We came by train from Fenchurch ...see more
I was at Hurn from 77 - 81. I was good friends with Andy Parker and we are great mates today .. I was known as purt-wagstaff. I have great memories of the school. I have some pics somewhere that I will sort out ..Anyone remember me? Get in touch ..
Does anyone remember Tommy Lancaster - The Pitmans Champion Boxer - He was the Landlord of The Mount Pleasant Hotel Consett until around 1965 (ish)?
Hi, I am looking for Tommy Roach and Willy Watts (think Willy lived in Albert or Denmark Road).
Back in the day they used to meet in a cafe off of Queens Park Station. I am doing this for my brother-in-law, Roy Langdale, he married Pat Kane. I know it is not much to go on yet, will try and find out more.