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I remember Batley Carr and Hyrstlands well. I moved to Hyrstlands in 1958 into the new council houses alongside the park, we'd all been re-housed following demolition of houses in Batley, Taylor Street and the houses between Yellands and the White Hart pub. The new houses were great as we had a bathroom inside not the usual trek down the street to a shared khasi with the complimentary key on a string fastened to a ...see more
I lived in the huts from the age of four to the age of eleven. The huts were on Wistaton Road, where the huts were was called Park Place. Looking at Park Place from Queens Park to the left was a small field and going further left was Webb Orphanage, then a gully which was a short cut to West Street. Behind the small field before Webb Orphanage were the air raid shelters then the Chester and North Wales railway line and the ...see more
I went to the school in 1951 and so did my brother and sister. My partner was there at the same time, 46 years before we got together. We both lived at RAF Carnaby before moving to Bridlington. Carnaby was a great place to live. Many happy memories. Neil Jackman.
All through the lower forms at the Roan School in Blackheath, London SE3, I was aware of the existence of Braithwaite Camp. It had been started in 1930 by a former headmaster of the school, Mr Arthur Hope, on land which he had bought with his own money. But I was not keen on camping; during my time in the Cubs and Scouts I had successfully avoided spending a single night under canvas. ...see more
Hi Carol, I am Shirley's brother-in-law; she has been told of your posting and would love to catch up with you.
Can you help please? I own a Traction engine manufactured by Aveling and Porter. This was supplied to Robert Bakewell, Mugleston, Copthall Green near Waltham Abbey in 1872. Then sold in an auction at Stondon Hall near Ongar in 1883. Mr Mugleston also lived at Littlebury Hall, Stanford Rivers. Does anybody know anything about the Traction engine or Mr Mugleston. I can be contacted on 01757269478 Kind Regards Barry wood.
Looking for anything on the Old Rectory in Stambridge. Does anybody remember the years before it was turned into a home for the elderly. I used to live there as my parents bought it from the church, we only stayed there about three years but I have great memories of it. Would love to hear from anybody about it.
We all know that the Cary Grant film ''The Grass is Greener'' was filmed at Osterly House, but in the film there is what looks like a couple of flower beds in front of the house & and also a long path leading away from it. Was this the layout in 1966 or were these additions just props?........Also was any of the interior used for filming? Thanking You. Roy.
Hello Carol (McCutcheon as I knew you). I was born in 1951 and lived at 19 Glaskhill terrace. My name is James Waugh and my mother was Lizzie and my father John (Jock). Dad worked in Burghlee, Moat and Bilston Glen. All the items in your note ring true. I was one of the Catholics who ran from the school up near the bowling club (Findlay Irvine) across the park and up to Glaskhill before the school in Jackson ...see more
Did there used to be a tower block in Common Road called Albion? Was it demolished and if so, why?.......I remember seeing it in a tv series.
As we all know Osterley House was used in the film 'The Grass is Greener' with Cary Grant' but in the film there are what look like flower beds in front of the building. Was that the case in 1965 or were they just 'props' for the film? Thanking you, Roy.
When I lived in Whitton during the 70's/80's there was a story going about a murder that happened around 1964. Apparently a man murdered both his parents then tried to kill himself. I have tried to find details of this on the web and in books, but can find nothing. Does anyone know if it was true or was it just an urban myth?.....Thanks.
I was christened in this church in 1952. We lived in Crystal Palace Park Road, and I was a Cub Scout there as well, 4th Sydenham. I remember one year we entered a 'Soap Box' go-cart in the soap box derby that was held in Brighton along the sea front. I thought ours was going to win because it went so fast in the test we did, so we called it the 'Barts Bomber', well it bombed out but we had a great day out. I went ...see more
My name is Pauline Stanhope (nee Young). I was born on the Syon Estate, 1944. Growing up there was very carefree. The local park (rec) was right opposite our house. I spent many happy hours playing there with the local children. In the summer Rossi's, the ice cream van, used to come around and all the children used to run home for their 3d for an ice cream. Barbara's mention of the Queen's cinema brings back memories. ...see more
Hi my name is David Waterfield and I lived in the Wyndham from approx 1949 to 1969 and often stopped in Blackmill to catch the red and white or Nand c coach up to the Gilfach to friends and have long been curious about the railway (?) towers that crossed Blackmill valley - though from a recent pic they may have been taken down. Does anyone know of the history of this railway - some of the remains can be seen to the left above the road to Bridgend further down the valley. Thankyou, Dave.
As a child I remember visiting my grandmother in Western Road (Florence Allaway) nee Smith; she always made the most wonderful bread pudding. She brought up several children on her own after her marriage breakup, all credit to her .My father was Dougie Allaway, brothers Bert and Raymond, and sisters; Margeret, Jean and Ellen. Does anybody remember this family or any of the Smiths related to my grandmother. Would be ...see more
My mother and brother were evacuated to Mafeking Row, Shirburn during the war and for a number of years we used to spend school holiday time there. No electric lights - only oil lamps,
no heating - only coal fired range cooker for heat and cooking, no running water - we drew buckets of water from a well between the cottages and no inside toilet - only wooden shack at top of front garden. Single line steam train push ...see more
In the 1950's I lived in Dawpool Cottages, was in the choir at St Bartholomew's and went to Dawpool C of E primary and then Caldy Grammar. Life was long summers of the beach or the common and playing out till dark. The church lych gates were the wickets for cricket before and after choir practice. The quarterly fee and extra money for singing at weddings were one of the few incomes I remember. My ...see more
I very much so recall Grimshaw Lane, we lived at no.411 next to the Highams and the Howarths,
and the Digmoor Primary School with Fred Holmes as the headmaster. Fred was a keen sportsman who encouraged the playing of sport on the playing field near the school. Many a time Fred would come out to kick a ball with the lads ..myself, and Keith Phillipson. Terrific memories of growing up in Digmoor.
My father was transferred to Handley Page, Radlett from London in 1955. We moved to Bricket Wood where I lived until I got married in 1970. Remember playing on the swings and roundabout on the green, which was opposite Lawrence's bakery. The times I got fresh bread from them for my mother, and started to eat it! Used to walk to school to Mount Pleasant Lane infant/junior school. We never worried about ...see more
I well remember Percy and Sylvia Knight at the Chad. Two of the nicest people you could ever meet. Great nights when along with Phill Eccleston on keyboards, I would sing in the pub. Sometimes all the band, Blue Serge, turned up. I always had to sing a song called "this song's just for you" for Sylv and later Percy, and a tape of me singing it was even played at his funeral. Wonderful memories, all seems along time ago now in another lifetime. Len Tiso
I lived in Blean-y-pant Crescent and we would walk along the canal tow path to reach the lido. I remember that there was a farm house at the bridge where we'd turn left up the hill. My father and I watched the only fire ball I've ever seen, bounce across the fields and hit the shed of the farmhouse one stormy day. The Lido was heaven to us kids. The mums would pack sandwiches and sometimes buy us a packet of crisps. ...see more
My happy memories of staying with my nan and grandad Leeder who lived in Newman's End. However, my great grandmother Edith Parrish, her second marriage, as her first husband Charles Holgate died in the first world war. So I often visited her and my great aunts and uncles during school holidays and regularly went to the fair on the green - this happened to fall on my birthday. My mother Pamela Leeder went into ...see more
I wonder if anyone can recall Harrison's Newsagents at 92 The Stow? It was opened by my father in December 1953 and sold in November 1980. From 1956 it was run by our manager - Bert Wood (sadly, he had to leave in November 1978 for a variety of reasons). It was then managed by Derek Elmer until we sold the business. I believe it now operates as a Wedding Dress Supplier. Any information / memories would be much appreciated. John Harrison.
My first holiday to Spittal and I was 2 weeks old. Went nearly every year, stayed at Elm Bank Caravan Park. Then later on stayed just down the hill from there at the chalets with the paddling pool and park at the front. Was great holidays, a stone throw away from the beach amusement park nearby with the trampolines. A right british holiday .
Hi Mike, I seem to remember a boy that lived at no.1 or no.3 who had ginger hair; he was a friend of my brother Dennis. Can't remember the name of the sweet shop but have been searching for pictures of Hope Street or Cathcart Street. Dad used to go in the pub on the corner. Can't remember names of people, there where that many of them. Cheers, Stan Baker.
Was born in Greenway Road then went The Mains. I then moved to Eastmillwood, then to Belfast for 28 years; now my heart has brought me back home.
Does anybody remember me? I was in the convent for eleven years with my sister Pat Jones. One of my strongest memories is of having lumpy gravy for breakfast, when Sister Anne was in charge of the babies. I worked in the kitchens and on the farm. I go back there every Good Friday. I remember the three Everisto sisters and a few more. Would welcome any contact.
I was born in Cove in 1961 in a house called Ermington in Fleet Road. My parents cannot remember the house having a street number and apparently now the name on the house is gone. I am soon to make a nostalgic trip back to my birth place after 50 years away as my family emigrated to Australia in 1964. I would like to find this house but am unsure which house it is now. Can anyone help to determine which house in Fleet Road, Cove was Ermington.
Whilst looking on the West Hoathly hub site, I found a picture of myself standing in a camp at Blacklands Farm W64093 and W64091 in 1965. I would have been 9 years of age. My name was Julie Beavis and lived in the village from 1959 to 1971. We were a very large family, I was one of 10 children. We lived in High Fields, North Lane next door to the Barnards who owned one of the two the village shops on one side and the ...see more
I remember Sunshine Corner in Spring Lane, where I would go to on Sunday Mornings and make pom poms on milk bottle tops, and sit on brightly coloured chairs and of singing; "Sunshine Corner, oh it's very fine it's for children under ninty nine all are welcome, seats are given free sunnny sunshine corner is the place for me" And then off home in Hamilton Road to roast beef and yorkshire pudding, we always had ...see more
One of my memories of Bournemouth in the 60's was its ice-skating rink where we used to go from school on Saturday afternoons. Bournemouth was a very smart place with good quality individual shops. It was always a treat to go shopping there from Weymouth and later Dorchester with my mother. We used to park in the multi-storey car park in a back street near the centre and buy our school uniform from Daniel Neales and ...see more
I am trying to trace a family with the name Syrett with connections to a 'Mother and Baby home'. Does anyone have any recollection at all?
In the 50's Bertram Mills Circus used to come to town and I remember there was a great procession through the streets near the harbour, this included the elephants and the prancing horses! On Saturday mornings there were rolling-skating sessions in the Sydney Hall at the bottom of Boot Hill. The old fishermen, dressed in navy blue sweaters, spread out their nets on the pavements bordering the harbourside ...see more
Fordington has changed a lot over the years in that there has been much infilling with houses. At the top of Pound Lane was Moule's Coffee Tavern which was used as a hall and a community space. Nearly opposite over the High Street, was the old grey stone vicarage where the Reverend Henry Moule once lived. The local school was nearby on the hill and at break-time one could hear the small children shouting and ...see more
In the 50's my grandmother and uncle moved to Pardlestone Farm near the top of Pardlestone Lane. My uncle kept a small herd of pedigree Ayrshires. I remember picking lavender flowers from the garden and sewing them in muslin bags and tying them with blue ribbons with my grandmother for the fete in celebration of the Coronation. This was held in the grounds of Mrs Cooke-Hurle who lived at Kilve Court. Another ...see more
The Abc; I was a monitor had to keep the kids in check - ahh yes, so many memories. The flats seen at the back, I used to live at No.39 Penfolfd Court (4th floor), and I loved roaming Mitcham. It was always a mystery; the trolley buses, the fish n' chip shop where Huttons used to have live eels in the big sink at the back of the shop ready for the discerning customer and the teddy boys hanging round on the corner. ...see more
Vincent School lived in the village of Northolt - I left Vincent around 1960. The fun we all had on the old race course! Now I have a very bad illness. Would like to hear from anyone who may recll me. Thank you.
I moved to Ham in 1959 from Kew and left in 1984 after coming back from a short spell of living abroad with work. I went to St. Andrew's school (now St. Matthias' church) then, St Richards with St Andrews on Ashburnham Rd. We lived in Mowbray Rd. My mother, Florence Thompson, had lived in Sheridan Rd. previously. I remember the prefabs on Ashburnham Rd. Then the blocks of flats that were built at the same time as the Wates ...see more
Hello, I am trying to find anyone that knew the Dann family in Heathfield and the Humphrey family in Waldron. Also I was told a Harry Gray played for Cross in the Hand Football team. Anyone have any photos or info please contact me.....Tim
We moved to 160 Devon Street in 1957 which is the top end, over the road from the outdoor. As we were a black family people didn't have much to do with us. I went to Bloomsbury Sec. Modern where the head was Mrs Hinchliffe. My teacher was Miss Clift, other teachers were Miss Pratt, who lived in Sutton Coldfield and Miss Hastilow - can't remember the other names. I hated school as being the only black pupil, the ...see more
I am moving into number 2 Clancarty Road, St Mathews Vicarage and I am trying to find out its history. Can anyone help?
Sutton Station holds some great memories from the 60's, including childhood summer holidays. Before we had a car I remember catching the express 'corridor train' to the south coast...so exciting! I live in Toronto now, but I still shop with mum in Sutton High Street every time I visit. Mum is 85 now, and she had great times as a student at Sutton Art School during the war. She has vivid ...see more
My parents lived in Cwmdare briefly in 1949 when I was only a baby. Dad was Edward Williams and his wife Margaret (she came from Kent). I have relatives in Hirwaun who I stayed with. I have photos of the countryside only but guess we lived in colliery houses as dad was a miner. Dad was born in Gamlyn Terrace (Hirwaun) in 1923 and had a brother Austin. Does anyone know which streets were colliery houses at that time, and did anyone know my parents then?
We've lived in one of the Eastend Cottages by Eastend Farm for nearly 13 years, and would really love to find out some history and even more see any old photos. If anyone could post any on here or get in touch I would be really grateful.
When my mother and I used to cycle to Dartford we would leave our bikes at the fishing tackle shop - the charge was 2d. In 1957 I worked at J.C. Beadles in Lowfield Street until the Rootes Group closed the factory.
I also remember there was a slaughter house on (think it was) Blackwater Street, or it could have been Toad Lane. There was a pub across from it called Dusty Miller that was next door to Marsh's cafe. I too remember the shop on Blackwater Street where you could get studs of every shape to put onto your leather belt, I also think the old lady made cloggs. There was also a shop that started out on Oldham were you could ...see more
I used to live on Windsor Street. My name was Rita Meuse, my mum and dad were Sid and Irene. I used to go to the Tin School and had a brother called Cyril, he was in the cubs. I used to swing on the lampost with my friends. We went to Brennans for a hot vimto and one penny bar of cadburys. My dad had a works van that did not have any brakes, as the street was very steep we had to wait for him to get home with ...see more
I lived at no.4 Terrace. until 1956. I Have 5 brothers and sisters; Eira Gwyn, David Alan, Islwyn (passed away), Mena Gwyn, Einion Wyn a Glenys Wyn. My parents were Gwyn & Beryl Jones. They were well known as they sang together and in choirs. Margaret Pritchard, my late grandmother lived at no.5 Terrace with her 2 daughters, Roberta & Megan and Gwyn. Later moved to the Junction. Gareth Hughes of Carrog was my ...see more
Can anyone remember Littlewoods Christmas Show? My dad used to compere them; he worked there till he took early retirement at 60 due to ill health. Sadly he died in 2004. Any infomation would be a great help. He was the maintenance manager at Coal Mill.
Does anyone remember Burtons? My dad used to work there, Jack Gregory, if anyone remembers him. They used to take workers kids to the pantomime every year, they were good times. My dad passed on in 2004. I am doing a family search so anything relevent woul be very helpful. Thank you, R Mather.
Does anyone remember Joseph Easthams Secondary School? I used to go there when we lived on Newearth Road, Walkden and I used to walk up Hilton Lane every morning to attend. There used to be a be a farm on the left near the train bridge; it used to feel like miles away.
I lived in Monks Rd, opposite the arboretum and near to the Church until 1955. I have very happy memories of Lincoln; the Cathedral where I was confirmed along with three other friends from Guides, the Monks Rd bowling ring park where friends and I used to gather for laughs, and South Park High School for Girls where the headmistress was a Miss Higgs who always had her dachshunds with her. I met lady ...see more
Where have the years gone? I remember walking to the chip shop in Spring Lane to get my chips and gherkins when I was pregnant (can't eat them now). Also the good old Post Office where my ex saw an advert for Labrador puppies, got one of course (so much cheaper to feed in those days). And does anyone remember the Saturday dances at the Memorial hall. Highlight of the week especially seeing who could get ...see more
I worked as a Saturday boy in Arthur Gardiners in the mid 1970's. Across the road was a dry cleaners run by a guy called Rudi, who employed a beautiful blond girl called Lisa, who also worked Saturday. On the corner between the shop and Woolies was a green grocer who used to spend all day shouting out his prices. There was a cake shop called Garners where we used to get cream cakes to have with our ...see more
I apprenticed at Luton Airport, having been a 'spotter' as a boy, you could stand next to a five foot fence adjacent to the taxiway and almost touch the wings as they went past! No terror worries then. I joined Court Line, who were Autair before that. The plane on the apron is a Handley Page Herald, built at Hatfield (now an industrial estate). They also flew a DC3 and Airspeed Ambassadors (of Munich aircrash, Man United infamy).
I went to New Tredegar Technical school from 1962-67. It was a good time. I lived in Phillipstown and it was a 10 minute walk to school - fantastic. I remember the winter of 1963 and my satchel was ruined by the sleighing down the hill to school (the excuse I made to my parents was worthy of an Oscar). The Tech had good teachers (Mining Institute effect) and it was a very close community. It ...see more
I found my Granny on the 1911 census living in Wetley Rocks at the age of 3 years. Annie later married Roy Marsden and lived in Great Haywood. I think she was born in Wetley Rocks but I am not sure? Michelle
When my grandfather came down from Liverpool to visit me and my parents in '59, we went for a meal at the Dover Stage. It was one of the most delicious, satisfying meals I've ever had. Can still remember the sense of the taste now, even though I can't remember what the meal consisted of!
We moved to Flitwick at the end of 1986. The cottage we bought at the bottom of Kings Road used to be the old baptist chapel, which we were told was built in the late 1800's. When we purchased it, it already had been converted. We loved living in Flitwick, I worked for Tesco's for 15 years and saw quite a few changes over the years. My aunt used to teach at the old school probably in the early 1900's and ...see more
I was brought up in 3 Loudon Groves in the 1950's and would like to know if anybody has photographs they could share with me.
My brother used to tell a story about Green Lane; there was a ghost of a white dove that haunted Green Lane, if you saw the dove you would die! Feltwell was a lovely village I always remember St Nicholas Church, even though I was only at infant school, I always loved that church.
I lived at 112 Woodside View. Happy memories of the village school. Remember blackberry picking in Blackberry woods, also Plum Lane. I also remember walking past somewhere at night when we had been to the cinema and being scared of bats!
I used to be a minor monitor at the ABC and when the films had finished they gave me the posters and I hung them in my bedroom. I remember one very well it was a 2001 Space Odyssey. I am now 55 years old and recently saw one sold on tv for an awful lot of money! Ahhh..if only?
Stockport Road I remember well, like the bus from Denton to Stockport took this route and always had trouble climbing the hill into Bredbury. It was our Sunday walk route to Haughton Green to walk at the riverside,and have a drink of pop at a house-come-shop, I think it was called something parrot, not quite sure. It was the road I took to my first job at Sturtevant Engineering when I left I got a job ...see more
I went to Bankfield School. I left in 1975 and my best friend was Alma Knowles. Don't know what became of Alma as we lost contact. I would love to see her again to catch up on old times, she may be married so I don't know how to find her. I have tried Bankfield it was the best school I went to. When I left the school was named Hollylodge - it's now another school...those were the days.
I am looking for any old photographs of the old Woolworths store as it was which is store number 745/1 which was situated at 1269 Greenford Road, Sudbury Hill, Middlesex - not far from Sudbury Hill underground station on the Piccadilly Line - this store is now an Iceland store. I would be grateful if anyone could help.
Hello ....I am trying to find Tony and Terry Smith; they are twins one dark, one fair, they had a sister as well. They lived in the Kilburn area in 60's ... Tony was perhaps a bit of a rascal who loved motorbikes and ended up in a borstal for a short period when I was born. As you can imagine
trying to trace a Smith is extremely difficult so any help or memories of this family would be a ...see more
I write from Queensland, Australia in the hope that someone may read this and be able to provide further leads or information. My husband Bill has an original birth certificate dated 18th May 1948 - mother Elizabeth Theresa Coll, showing his place of birth to be Caterham Nursing Home. We have no further news of her. The unnamed father was rumoured to have been in a regiment from the Canadian Army that was ...see more
Yay! I've found my brother (Mike Targett) here! Yep, I'm Mike's brother and one of the Shorwell's Vicars' sons 1972-1980. Growing up in Shorwell was certainly idillic, carefree, and we were very spoilt in our surroundings. The locals were extremely supportive of us and gave my brother and I tremendous memories of which we will never forget. Local characters have been cemented into our minds ...see more
1950's to the 90's. My holidays in Alfriston began in the 50's through to 60's.We stayed with my auntie, Mabel Norman and uncle Bob. The place was called Winton Field Cottage, on the edge of the village. It took a while to get used to the quiet - what a lovely setting. All of our family used to visit aunt Mabels for holidays. She was a well liked member of the community; she used to help with births and deaths as she ...see more
I was born in Princes Road (19) in 1953, right opposite Forest Edge in my Gran's attic room. My gran was Annie Surridge. The house has now been converted to a block of flats. I then, at the age of six months, moved to Hong Kong. We used to come back whenever the old man had leave between postings - we were an army family. My earliest memories were of fishing with a net for sticklebacks & ...see more
My great great grandmother, Eliza Hone, ran a Drapers Shop in Station Rd (later Connaught Avenue), after she was widowed from the late 1800's and she was included on 1901 & 1911Census's. My grandmother, Edith Victoria Adelaide Howe, was born there in 1897. I don't have any photos and only found out what I know from using Ancestry sites. I don't know what brought her to Frinton or when she left. Does anyone have any info please? Diane
My husband and I were both born in Marlborough. My husband is Peter Long and I believe he went to Grammar School with Julian West whose family owned the tea rooms. We both remember the fire as it was the year we were married; and that afterwards the Mop Fairs held in October had to re-position itself to accommodate fire engine access should another fire happen. I worked in Rawlings and Phillips corn merchants on ...see more
My dad and uncle Peter, owned the garage; Wilson and Pickett Ltd. I went to the Grove school and Bramshott Court School. I llved in the bungalow next door, I was called Fran Wilson. We lived there from when I was 3 until I was 12 - we then moved to North Yorks, where we remain.
I am Rosemary Harris (now Davies) and I was born in Livingstone Road in 1943 and was christened at St Stephen’s Church. I attended Hounslow Town Infants and Juniors and then Bulstrode Girls School from 1955-1960, the Headmistress was Mrs Collins. As we lived opposite Inwood Park, it was the place where my sister and I always played in the playground that had swings, roundabouts, a slide and ...see more
Well, the story goes that there was a robbery from a jewellery shop in the town during the day, and in those days there were no mobile phones or walky talkies, only landline phones. My granddad was sent round to investgate, and on arrival was given a description of the man and was told that he was not a face seen regularly around the town, and had been seen runing in a specific ...see more
I lived at 2 Church Street, Cheadle, opposite the cemetary. My maiden name was Clarke; we lived there until 1948 and then moved to Oak Road. I went to Broadway School from 1946 to 1950 and am looking to see if anyone has any photographs of these years in school. I looked at the Broadway site, but none on there of me. Can anyone assist?
I have just come across your site and postcard of Newbigin Hornsea... The garage pictured on the left was owned by my grandad, Arther Sherwood (who was married to Doris). My dad, Peter Edwin Sherwood (their son) and his wife Pat took over the business in the 60's, I believe. My dad sold the business to Mr Presscott, a local builder, in 1973-74. We then, myself (Annette Jane Sherwood) daughter of Peter and Pat ...see more
I started in the Infant School in 1949, the year my family came to Corby - I was 6 years old. I can remember the huts with the old coke stoves. Each classroom had a partition and there was a stage in the last one where we used to have concerts. I remember being in a play at one of them. The headteacher was Sister Agatha- a tiny little woman whom I adored. I made my first communion there and we had a breakfast after ...see more
