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I was stationed at 104 Veh Coy (AFV) RAOC in the early fifties as an eighteen year old conscripted soldier. I have tried all ways to find any details of the camp and had no luck at all. I would appreciate it if anyone can recall anything at all concerning the camp. My memories of the place are very dim; I remember the 'The Green Plunge' and the Priory Cinema and that is about all. We used to travel to Cambridge by bus ...see more
I am looking for a family with the surname NOAKES - my nan & and grandad's names are Herbie & Emmie Noakes they had daughter Pammy & son Alan. I am looking for maybe an uncle called Eric Noakes. Please if anyone out there knows the family please contact me
I was born in 1968 into the BIRCHAM family
I lived opposite the Rose & Crown pub in the old 3 storey victorian houses, they were demolished years ago but I clearly remember looking out of my bedroom window at chucking out time and laughing at the 'drunk' people staggering down the road - I was around 3-4years old then. As a treat on a Saturday and if my dad was lucky on the 'horses' my dad used to take us for a milkshake in the Rainbow Cafe near the Pioneer Mkt.
Happy memories
1970s I worked here while in high school, I started at age 15! They use to hold dinner dances, every Friday and Saturday night, for about 300 hundred guests all staffed by the local youth. After I finished school, I went on to work full time as a waitress, I also was a chamber maid for a while. So sad that it is no longer there!
My maiden name is Lynda Roworth, and I have fond memories of attending Rotherham High School for Girls. I played hockey (right wing) for the school team - Christine Cutts was the first captain I remember. We rarely had school dances (I remember 2, attended by only 5 and 6 formers) - the boys from the Grammar School across town attended, and Miss Potts (the domestic science teacher patrolled the premises with ...see more
Oakley House, situated off Radstock Way, was used as a youth centre when I was a teenager in the 1970's. I never went there, probably because I didn't go to senior school in Merstham, but I heard all the scary stories about the house. One legend said that a teenage girl had been strangled there with a silk stocking and another said that there was a bell hanging in the attic that dripped blood on the anniversary of some dastardly deed! You can see why I wasn't all that keen to go.
In my late teens (late 1970's), I made friends with a girl whose dad owned and lived in, what we called, Alderstead Fort Farm, which was at the top of Shepherd's Hill. It was a bit of a trek to walk up there from Merstham, but it was a fascinating place. I can't remember being allowed inside the 'fort' and it seemed mostly to store junk. The fort had been part of a chain of Victorian magazines/stores built ...see more
I don't remember the Golden Wheel being a cafe, but I do remember that they did their own baking and, as a special treat, I was sometimes allowed to have one of their pound cakes. They seemed like enormous domes of heavy cake, wrapped in greaseproof paper - I could make one last all the way home.
We used the shops in Portland Drive on a regular basis, but caught the bus to Redhill for the 'big shop' each week. When I was old enough, I was allowed to walk up here on my own to spend my pocket money on black jacks and fruit salads (4 for an old penny) in Martin's newsagent. I can't remember all the shops, but we used Fine Fare mini market and the greengrocers.
When I was 8, I was allowed to choose a ...see more
My mother always told me that Quality Street had been renamed in honour of an acting couple who had appeared in a play of that name. I've since googled this and found that Seymour Hicks and Ellaline Terriss did indeed live in The Old Forge at the end of the street - you can even recognise the house in some of their publicity shots.
The impressive gates at the end of the street led to Merstham House and, if I ...see more
When I was a child in the 1960's/70's, my parents and I would stand on this corner as a good vantage point to watch the London to Brighton rally. It was many years before I was old enough to venture inside The Feathers and sample their food and drink!
I lived opposite Albury Manor School, in Taynton Drive, from c1964 to 1981. I never attended the school as I passed my 11-plus and went to Reigate County School for Girls. However, my mum used to go to evening classes there and I learned to swim in their outdoor swimming pool - brrrrr! The Brown family used to live in the house on this corner - you can see the hedge round their garden in the foreground. I remember ...see more
This looks like School Hill. If you go up the hill, you reach the Golden Wheel on the right and the war memorial on the left at the junction with the A23, London to Brighton road. If you go down the hill, you go under the first railway bridge and reach the beginning of South Merstham; under the second railway bridge you soon enter the 1950's council estate.
I attended Albury Manor infants school for a year (c1966) ...see more
I am a grandchild of Morris Davies and the daughter of Berwyn Davies. I can remember delivering the milk with my Dad with the horse and cart. I must have been very young but the memory is vivid. I am researching my family history and would be pleased if there are any relations still in the area.
Looking for James Donnelly McDonald; nicknamed RED for his hair and beard colour. Born in Falkirk; married Eve Pitcher in 1940 and moved to Weymouth in Dorset when he left the K.O.S.B after WWII. Anne in Brisbane
My ancestor William Ferguson was from Rothbury, all the information I have is from the Parish Records of Chester le Street where William eventually settled. If you can help please contact me. Anne McDonald in Brisbane
I am looking for anyone who remembers the surname Pitcher in the are of Sydling St Nicolas. Anne in Brisbane (married to James M Pitcher McDonald)
I am interested in genealogy; The Ferguson's were in Chester le Street from the early 1800s. William F. born 1853 was blacksmith at Lumley Castle and married Margaret Tate, their children were; John (Jack), Florence Violet and Henry Levesque. William F (senior) was a market gardener who supplied vegetables to the Castle; he had a daughter Mary who I have never been able to trace. I am also ...see more
I have been trying to locate Eileen Marie Blake (maiden name). The only contact address that I have is for her mother in 1951. The address is 207 North Road, Southall, Middlesex, UK
Does anyone know of the mother Mrs Blake or of Eileen Marie Blake (maiden name) from this address in the 1940's or early 1950's?
I lived with my family (Matthews) at 223 High Street from 1955 until 1963, brother David, sisters Cynthia and Jackie, parents Rene and Reg. I think my parents bought the house in 1952 as my brother was born in the back bedroom soon after. My sisters were already about 2 and 8 years old by then. We had an idyllic childhood. Very 'Enid Blyton', lots of outdoor adventures and lashings of lemonade! I remember ...see more
I well remember their delicious very large cream puffs, we would try to make them last as long as possible while friends and I sat and enjoyed them; also their goose loaves - so crispy. My husband Terry and I emigrated to New Zealand in 1966, which in those days seemed the end of the earth. But surprise was in store for us when a few months later we had a visit from Miss Tucker and her sister. The ...see more
Now, sadly, the Abinger Arms Public House is closed. This view, if taken by the same point, has not changed at all, apart from a bit more traffic coming via Guildford to Dorking and vice versa.
That building to the left on the top of Gold Street is now H Samuel. The famous point of the elderly woman who won an award for Britain's Pride when she witnessed a burglarly and hit them with her hand bag. I worked on the right-hand side of Gold Street where that background building jutts out, corner of College Street in Quicksilver between 2003 and 2008.
I remember the pool very well as it was only a stones throw from the old playground which had a giant slide. The sad thing is, that one of my old friend's had an accident when the pool was closed and hit his poor young head on the edge of the pool. Sadly, he passed away and I remember the pool never reopened after his accident.
Laundry Yard was the narrowest and quaintest of the Yards in Uxbridge. Located between Windsor Street and Lawn Road it ran from the High St to The Lynch. There was still a laundry there when I was a boy (The Sunlight Laundry, I think it was called ), which belched steam from an extraordinary number of small pipes and chimneys. After dark it was the scariest place ever. The entrance from the High St was a narrow dark ...see more
My dad came from Griffydam, next door but one to the chapel. Next door was Alf Platts (I think) it was Edie as well Benny Stone kept the Griffin pub. Sammy(?) lived opposite with his handlebar tash. My dad was Thomas Hill - he had two brothers, George and Eric, and two sisters, Annie & Flo.
The boys home was an awful place but I remember falling in love with a blonde haired angel who like me, attended Stepgates School. Her name was Gillian Vincent and I still have a photograph of her tucked away somewhere. After this romance ended, I fell for Josephine Roake of Station Rd, Chertsey and later, for her her elder sister Josephine, with whom I corresponded briefly after leaving ...see more
I have lived most of my life in Nether Heyford, so did my mother and grandfather. When I went away, twice, it made me appreciate "home" amongst the people I grew up with, went to school with and kept in touch with. There were 3 classrooms at Bliss School from 1950 until the new secondary school opened in Duston in 56. Sunday school was a weekly occurrence. Bonfire night, the fair on the green and Christmas ...see more
I've just traced loads of ancestors back to Sandon & other areas nearby. We have found many Hodsons, Dickersons & Clews. If any of these names are in your family please get in touch. My g gran Lizzie Louisa Clews moved down to Hampshire so broke the chain.
My 5 x great uncle was a policemen abt 1906. He died chasing robbers who were throwing stones. He was 28 yrs old & left a pregnant wife who gave birth in the same yr. We have a few photos of him. He was born in Staffordshire & his widow must have had her family follow him there. There is also a newspaper clipping of him as he rescued a runaway horse.
August 27th on Mytchett Rd, my gran, Irene was hit by a lorry, later dying. She left my dad, 3 yrs & two other toddlers. As an army wife, I was wondering if she had some friends that remember her. She was buried at St Peter's church. I have the newspaper clippings which named her as Mr Irene Orme aged 25.
Hi, I'm looking for anyone that grew up in Long Street or Claremont Road, Sparkbrook in the 1950's or attended Christ Church Junior and Infants school.
My family lived opposite the school and my father was the caretaker at the relocated school in Claremont Road, Sparkbrook. We lived in the caretaker's house till we moved in 1963. Sheila Gilkes, Sheila Gallagher, Micky ...see more
My great grandfather served on this ship, also in the 1800, amongst others until he was invalided out of the service in the late 1800's.
I am amazed as I had no knowledge of his history or that he was at sea, like many of his brothers and nephews after him, until a few months ago. I live in Southern Ireland and knew very little of my mother's paternal or maternal history ...see more
I first visited Eden Hall gardens in 1953 approx. at the age of 7. The gardens were magical for a young lad from Liverpool, especially the goldfish pond. I was very disappointed to find that it had been so neglected when I returned 5 years ago. I now have a static caravan at Craiglewyd Caravan Park just around the corner so I have decided to restore the garden. I have cleared all the pathways of foliage and cleared ...see more
Both of my parents lived in Welling. Mum was born there and dad's family moved there later. Sadly all my mum's family have passed on with the exception of my Uncle John who is now 88 years old.
He would love to hear from anyone who remembers the Maslen family who lived at 13 Camborne Road - just by the Shoulder of Mutton green. My Nan was Dorothy Maslen and her husband was Sydney Maslen. The children were Joan, ...see more
I remember standing here in the cold with my dad & mum on remembrance days when I was very young.
Opposite the Gaumont/Victoria Cinema there used to be a row of shops, one of these used to be a coffee bar where my aunty used to take me in the 50's; we used to meet up with her boyfriend and his friends, I think there was a club also in that block.
At the other side of that ...see more
My dad, George Pilley, grew up in Tirabad. My grandparents names were Rose & Stan Leonard. dad & Pop both worked for the forestry but my dad moved to Sydney in the 74's. Dad tells many funny stories about growing up there.
When I was a child, my family stayed in the house then called "Fresh Field" on the corner of August Lane and Ride Lane (we were in the UK on 6 months home leave from the Far East where I grew up). My best memories are of playing in the large garden with my brother and sisters, climbing on the gate to watch horse riders go past, family walks on Farley Heath near the site of the former ...see more
I used to live at 27 Middlesex Road, in the prefabs - moved to Canada in 1970. Thinking back - went to school at Alfred Mizens (1956...) and Pollards Secondary (1960/1965) and enroute would buy sweets at Ted's Tuckshop which was an old blue van/lorry. The back end would flap down, kids would walk up the ramp to the counter and buy what they needed. Does anyone remember the van/lorry and ...see more
Hello, I was a border at Bacton for about a year and then went to Hunstanton School when I was 14 years old. I remember a girl called Jenny Daglish, I think she came from Blakeney. Anyone who wants to talk and remember good and bad times.
During research into the history of my great-grandmother's Prior family, I discovered her sister was born in Westcot around 1854. I have never previously either seen or heard of this village but now plan a visit to try and understand more about my family.
My grandparents had a caravan at Reighton Gap from the 50's to 1960's. I can remember going up to the farm to buy milk which was in glass bottles with metal tops. I also remember going to the shop and buying a kite. My sister and I spent many happy holidays there. There were several bungalows on the cliff top. I think one of these was called "Tally Ho". My husband and I called at Reighton a few days ago whilst ...see more
"The Providence", as it was commonly known, stood at the corner of Laundry Yard and The Lynch. Built in 1795 with a later facade it was a gem of late georgian "chapel" architecture. You entered through a small burial ground. There was an entrance on each side of the front, one for the ground floor and one for the gallery, each entrance approached by a flight of stone steps. Inside, the ...see more
I worked under ground at Abercynon Colliery from 1951 until 1953. I worked on the coal face in the "S" district, a five foot coal seam which was about 100 yards in length and which had a slight gradient. I also worked on the roadway in the "F" district constructing the roadway which followed up with the coal seam. My Buddy who I worked with on the road construction in the"F" district (and ...see more
Just remembering my nan's shop in Station Road, Erdington; she sold anything and everything. Her name was Annie Allen and she was married to Charles Allen, their son, my dad, was also Charles Allen. I remember the sweet smells and also the damp. Nan was a tiny lady and could only just see over the counter. My memories of her are selling sweets from a jar, cutting the ham with a knife and the old bacon slicer, then ...see more
Those of us of a certain age may remember going to a nightclub at Skindles in 1977 onwards, it used to be brilliant! It played heavy rock music and Thin Lizzy played there, also Budgie and Stray. There was an indoor swimming pool and a dancefloor that lit up with squares (like Saturday Night Fever). I was there with my boyfriend (now my husband - we've been married 30 odd years) ...see more
Lived here on top floor of Morville House from 1955/6 till I left home and parents moved, in mid seventies. Went to Honeywell Primary School and later Eliot in Putney. Supported Chelsea and used to walk there down Trinity Road and under, the then, new roadway. Remember hearing we had won the world cup waiting for a number 19 bus at Tooting Bec to take me home! Loved walking on Wandsworth Common and actually ...see more
I came to Warnham Court in 1970, May, and I left in Nov 1974. I have so many memories and I don't think I made the most of my time there. My house matron was Sue Reece and we had Miss Turner. I was in Wren dorm, my number was 19 and I was in Bodiem House. I remember lots of names including Flookie the dog, I get quite emotional looking at the Warnham sites, after all it was home and all these people were my family.
An early memory I have is the Whitsuntide march. We all put on our best Sunday clothes and marched behind a band with our church banner held aloft by the strongest boys. The marching column passed through the village picking up on the way other marching groups of children. These other children belonged to other places of worship e.g. The Wesleyan Chapel. In the end, there was this very long parade of children, all ...see more
Where in Malton is this?
I met my first wife in WGC. I lived in London and she lived in Knella Road. She worked at De Havillands on what was the the Hatfield by pass.
I would travel from Kings Cross to the WGC station. I remember, what was then, the long walk over the railway yards by the Welgar Shredded Wheat company, always loving the sight of those wonderful art deco looking grain elevators. Often the smell of ...see more
I have three photos taken in Luton of my ancestors taken around 1903, 1907 and 1910, two of weddings and one of a family group. Would you like copies of these for free? Also, I have another one of Castle street but have misplaced it at the moment. I can email them to you if you would like. I would like you to email me some copies of your photos in exchange. Thanks. Jan
Hi my name is Julie Senior, daughter of Derek Mcbride, born in 1947 and lived in the Robin Hood Inn in Salford. His parents were Annie Mcbride nee Bridge and William David Mcbride and he also had a sister, Doreen Mcbride born 1937. He's been telling me lots of old stories but unfortunately we can't find out much and I'd love to find out more to put that smile back on his face, the one I saw when he was telling me the ...see more
The Mansbridges were my great grandparents. My grandmother, Elizabeth M Card is buried in the church yard and lived for many many years in the thatched cottage just outside the church gates. I spent many holidays there as I only lived in Lighthorne.
The cottage was sold by the estate for £12500 and was originally bought by a BA pilot and his wife who modernized the cottage and bought next door (Mansbridge residence) - ...see more
Hi, my name was Joan Handyside, I was there between 1955-59 and I loved every minute. I played netball for the county, passed my lifesaving and had a great time. Cross country up to lone pine, the teacher insisted on proper gate vaults across the railway line and the ablutions after in the funny baths and showers; the boys going one way and the girls going the other on a Saturday. Going to ...see more
View of Springs Canal. Gravel Chutes from Old Bailey railway can be seen at the end of the canal.
The boat was an old mine sweeper that the owner or manager of the corn mill had navigated from Liverpool on the canal. The owners name was a Mr. Bramall. My pals and I used to play on the boat and row its dingy. The owners son was named Timothy and my pals name was Peter Massey. mmounteerm@aol.com
I am a Blaen boy, born in 7, Wind Street, just came across this site. I remember some of the names mentioned. I was born in 1946, my mother was Cath Drumm (nee Walters), my father was Sean Drumm from Tullamore, Ireland (ex R.A.F. where he met my mother during WWII, he flew on Lancaster bombers). Lived for a few years at 26, Aberdare Road also before moving away. I have two aunts in Mountain Row, Margaret Richards (nee ...see more
My parents married in this church in 1951, mum had been brought up in the village from birth by her parents (David and Gwen Bowen) and after marrying my dad, moved up to Sheffield. It was a quaint village from my recollections where everyone knew each other. I spent many holidays here with my brother and parents and so many of the photos are so familiar. The main square where the pub, sweet ...see more
In the 1980s I'm looking for Videos Of Bovington Tank war display can some one help Me
I well remember the bustling metropolise of Clowes St as I was knocked over twice there. The first time by an ambulance circa 1956 (not kidding), then again about 1959. Much more serious. I lived in Edgeley St, off Thomas St and went to Armatige St School. Does anybody remember the Rev Stone who ran the union chapel on Kellsall St ?.
Does anyone remember the Mowatt Family who used to live at Longdown, Salisbury Road, Shootash. I recall that Mr.Mowatt owned the fish market in Southampton. The daughter was called Peggy and she went on to marry Neville Dent, a race horse trainer. My grandfather, Ted Fislder, was the gardener at Longdown for the family. Love to have further info on this family if anyone remembers them. Thanks. Cynthia
When I was 8 and my brother 10, we went to live in Bawdrip for a short while with my dad who was working there at the time. He took us to stay with an elderly couple, Mr and Milliner, where he was lodging and they looked after us while my dad was at work. (This would not have been easy as we argued most of the time!) Their house was called Bitham Bungalow and they had a golden labrador called Sandy. My brother drew ...see more
My memory goes back to 1945, my surname was Virgo and I lived in Cluster Cottage next to the brook. I remember standing by the brook with my cat in my arms; I must have been about 4 years old. A man took a photo of the brook with me on it, it was on a post card. I went to High Street church, was in the choir there and went to the school there. I left Blakeney when I married in 1962. I have been back a few times but have a lot of memories of Blakeney.
Rosemary Fortnum, Ipswich, Suffolk
I came to live in Meopham in May 1953 when I was 5 months old.
I lived in a house called Kesteven right on the bend in the road at Meopham Green.
Derham's the bakers was opposite, where Ken Derham used to bake all his own bread. On Good Friday you could always smell the hot cross buns. My mother, Sylvia Harper, always marvelled at the fact that she could see the windmill from her bedroom window. ...see more
I remember arriving in Morecambe in 1967, with a mate of mine, to work the Summer at Pontin's in Middleton but, due to a clerical error, our job's were no longer open. So, on the way back to Morecambe, (on the bus), we spotted what we assumed to be an Old Folk's Home, ('cos of the number of 'old folk's' we saw), but we decided to apply anyway...and am I ever glad we did!.
Turned out to be 'Pensioner's ...see more
We didn't need a gym, we got our fresh air and exercise outdoors. Couldn't wait to catch up with friends after school, John, Kevin and myself went to Saint Cuthberts Catholic School, the only Catholic family living there at the time. Church every Sunday, back home, out of or good clothes and off we went. It didn't mater what religion you were, we were all mates. I remember going with Linda, my best friend, ...see more
I worked at Alldays and Onions in Sydenham Rd. Anyone remember me - David Stokes, my dad was George Stokes, brothers Brian, Robert, sisters Brenda and Jean.
I am trying to locate my great grandfathers house in Rotherfield. The house was called Ross and it was located in Yew Tree Hill. I can find neither - has Yew Tree Hill changed it's name and likewise has the house changed names as well?
My great grandfather was John Vanner and was married to Jane, he died 25th February 1942. Any help would be appreciated. Please email at bhatia1956@gmail.com
All those names, so familiar, brings faces from the past like it was yesterday, happy days we took for granted,not realising how lucky we were having such a close group of friends, who looked out for each other through thick or thin. None of us were rich financially, we didn't need money, computers, colour tvs;we had something money can't buy - friendship - true friendship. Sure we fell out, ...see more
My Uncle Gordon was the police man who used to sit in the police box at the top of the street in the market square directing traffic. This was around 1950s. I used to live in Meadowfield and came to Durham many, many times growing up. Great memories. I now live in Devon, but think of Durham always. I used to go to a fish and chip shop in the corner of the market place in the early 60s. MMMM they ...see more
Hi my name is Barrie George. I was born on Shakespear Street and went to Ross Place Jnr School and then Stanley Grove Boys School. Moved to Lamb Street behind Chiappies chippy. My best mates where Maurice Shaw and Tony Perisllie. I have good memories of Ardwick, ralivo, kingy, games we played on what always seemed to be warm summer evenings, neighbours looking out for you. My mam used to recall a story of when ...see more
Started going in the Ram when I moved into the village. Landlord, Royce. Very interesting, smart man.
My mother, then called Billie Gwilliam, was living in New Cross in South London with her parents Bill and Connie Gwilliam during the Blitz of the Second World War, and has many memories of what it was like to be a young child living through this terrifying time.
‘I remember a group of us coming up the hill from our school, which was at the bottom of the road, and the air-raid siren ...see more
Early memories of Buckhurst Hill.
Re. Mark Brazier's message. Yes I remember the Three Colts and the French family. The son David was a close friend so I spent a lot of time there. I remember your mother and father Audrey and Ged Brazier. I went to their wedding in the late 50s, and the reception afterwards was of course at The Three Colts. Your grandparents James (John) and Alice French.
Re. Barbara Mcauley's ...see more
I lived in Coval Lane from my 1st birthday to my 24th birthday - 1948/1971. Then I got married and moved out. At that time the shop on the corner was a wool shop because my mum, an ardent knitter, bought most of her wool there. I think somewhere there was a Barclays Bank and the Greasy Spoon Cafe as we called it was down an alleyway between the wool shop and Thompson's Builders merchants, right opposite the ...see more
My grandparents lived for a short time in 'Pevensey', Cheam Hill (as it was known I believe) where my mother was born. This would be 1921. They also lived in Colbourne Way, Worcester Park, before moving to Neasden. I understand that this place on Cheam Hill was bought by a Mr Honey and was turned into some sort of commercial school. Any information on this would be appreciated. Thank you.
My mam had died not so long ago when I was 8 years old. Me and my brother and sister, and my dad, we lived in Elm Street, near the wall at the river that came out of the Ebbw Vale steel works, a nasty smelly water way that would change color over night.
I went to first school over the bridge, left turn and up the road a little bit, and then I went to school at the bottom of Marine Street, Dyffryn. It was very hard ...see more
Does anyone know any information about 72 d Southgate. The headland in Hartlepool at all?
There seems to be a thought that Smallbridge goes from Wardle Rd to Albert Royd St. It also goes in the opposite direction, namely Wardle Rd to Birch Rd, including Greengate and Hurstead. My dad was born at 1 Greenfield Lane opposite the Greengate pub in 1903. The family moved across the road to 561 which although rented, stayed in the family until my dad's sister, Ida Fitton Harrison, died in the ...see more