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Ah, used the George when I was 15yrs of age - one of my first under age drinks, then pop over the road to the Golden Lion. Good old days.
I was born in 19 Windsor Terrace in 1949. I remember growing up in Haswell and going to the school at the top of the road opposite Church Street where I went to both the infants and the juniors. We used to go up the lane to the Lodge where the posh folk lived. My dad worked at South Hetton colliery most of his working life. Life was fun. We had slides down Windsor Terrace to the bottom and sledge ...see more
My name is Pamela, my last name used to be NEAL. I lived in a farm house down this long country lane from 1952-1958. We had chickens and pigs. Our neighbor had a daughter called Sally Ann. Her dad had greyhounds and we went greyhound racing a lot when I was little in Great Yarmouth. I went to infant school somewhere not far from the cemetry. My dad's name was Norman and my mum's name was Barbara. I have a ...see more
I was born, in 1945, in the front room of my parent's rented house in Bristol Terrace, Bargoed. Open the front and you were on the pavement!!. We had no central heating, no double glazing, no indoor bathroom (tin bath hanging on a nail outside), no running water and we used the tepid water from the hotwater bottles on a winter's morning's to wash (ice inside the glass on bedoom windows). My sister and I had ...see more
Walking from Poets Estate, Blyth, across the fields, crossing the railway lines and then through the Bebside pit yard to see my big brother, David, who lived on Front Street, Bebside, day or night time but felt safe doing so, not like it is nowadays.
I was born in 1939 and grew up in Kenfg Hill, living at 65 Pisgah Street, Foster Buildings, and 7 Albion Place during the war years. Albion Place was then in an area of Kenfig Hill known as The Huts, because the dwellings were all semi detached of wooden construction, rather like large chicken sheds, but by all accounts very cosy. After the war we moved to 2 Ton Glas,Pyle, and then Meadow Avenue, Kenfig Hill - posh ...see more
I lived in Medomsley from 1953 to 1960, by which time I was nine. I have many fond memories of the village but in particular I recall the magnificent Coop store which stood at the junction in the centre of the village. It was on a curve in the road and the building followed this curve. It was, in effect, a department store and I am, to this day, amazed that a small village could support such an establishment. It had ...see more
Remembering Maghull Church of England Primary School and on to Maghull Grammar School ......!
I lived in Dene Street, went to infant school in Queen St. Had a great time playing in the Dene, also going behind the pit with my dad, training our greyhound which raced at Wheatley Hill Stadium. My father, Bob Cox, worked in the Miners Institute in Dene St where I enjoyed a game of Snooker and Skittles, Happy days.
Ballagh cottage, part of the Haire family Armagh Manor estate, was a Dowager House - where Florence (Florries) Haire resided after the death of her more elderly in years husband, Major Haire.
During my childhood years, Ballagh Cottage, a listed building dating back to 1832, was one of a number of houses from our estate that was rented out to local families.
My Grandma Iva Knox lived in Kibblesworth and was a seamstress. She used to make the uniforms for the jazz band among other things. She lived in a flat opposite Miss Cooper and above Mrs. Ward. Colin Wilkinson lived opposite and we were married in 1969. Grandma was an American and always kept her accent even though she hadn't lived there since she was in her twenty's or early thirty's. She made the most ...see more
Me & my brother both worked at Annie & Terry Smith's bakery as children, in the back making pies and bread from about five/six every Sat morning for years. It was a very busy place to work and Terry was a great bloke to work for, always trying to make you laugh with his bad gags & he used to be a goalkeeper for one of the local teams on Clevelys, & to this day, if you run into him, he will say throw ...see more
Just about every house on our estate had 2 or 3 kids which meant that there was always someone out playing. It was always football. Sometimes the odd game of marbles or on our bikes but mostly football. We'd have great fun trying to make bogeys with old pram wheels in our dads garages - only for the wheels to fall off because we didn't bend the nails over the axles properly. Our street had the Bentons, Micky ...see more
I grew up at 23 Alford, and just at the bottom of the street were "the woods". Our gang used to virtually live down the woods, climbing trees, lighting fires, making swings, bird nesting, damning the stream so we could swim and use upturned car roofs as dingys. We all carried Bowey knives to make spears and arrows to throw at each other, camped out in the summer hols, basically do all the things that we ...see more
My family lived in part of the Rookery between the years 1955-73. Fredrich Farrow, my father, was the farm manger of Rookery Farm. The farm was owned by James Cargill, who lived at Raveningham. It was a beautiful if cold house to grow up in. A special memory was my wedding reception, held at the house in 1967.
I was born at this hospital and given the above name. Like other people on here I was adopted, being transferred to Heswall Childrens hospital not long after my birth. A few years ago I received my birth certificate and found my mother had given me her name. She came from Anglesey, and with such a surname it is very difficult to discover any history about her or my circumstances of birth. I visited the ...see more
I was talking to a man who I knew very well, he lived next to Gostelows boat yard.
He was in his garden, he said to me " did you know who William Joyce was" I said "yes, I used to listen to him on the wireless in the war". Pointing over to Dock Terrace, he said, "he lived a short time in one of those houses; he said he knew him and the Black Shirts used to have meetings in the Golden Lion pub in High Street.
I am posting this on behalf of Geoff Schofield:
We lived on 9 Tintern Rd. Ann Mason also lived on Tintern Rd. I also ate at the same fish shop Barry Baker mentioned - apparently Thompson used to cook in coconut oil ...
I went to The Parish School on Long St (Headmaster Jagger). Durnford St school. Remember teachers around 1955/1956: Mrs Hartley, Mr Worthington, Mr Grundy - the science teacher. My best was friend ...see more
I started at Hurn in 1980. I remember having to go to London in the summer to John Lewis for the huge uniform & kit. Having come from a poor background it was amazing that I was going to a private school and how beautiful it looked in magnificent grounds full of huge trees and the fantastic lake at the bottom of the South lawn. The Headmaster, Mr Morris was a great guy and other teachers were ...see more
I was born in Brighton Sussex. After travelling from station to station, as my father was in the RAF (I'll miss out that part of the story), My mother Eileen,sister Shirley & I moved to Fareham after the 2nd WW, I was 9 yrs old. (Mum was born in Paxton Rd, Childs was her maiden name).
We moved into 172 West St with my mother's dear sister Rose Mogridge & family of 5, Leon, Winston, Quentin, Barbara ...see more
"Mister, what are you doing", reply, "just painting", "yer, I can do better then that", "yes, I think you can, hehe". I found out later it was it the great S Lowry, I was only13, yes I was born Salford and have many great memories, I now live in Thailand.
We lived at no 6 Greenfields, Sutton. My nan lived at four with my grandad Tom - in fact it was my family which helped forge Sutton village. I remember many families; Mr and Mrs Harland who ran the village shop, Mr and Mrs Gardener, Mr and Mrs Vile, Mr and Mrs Dudman and their two sons, the Alston family, the Brownes,and the Armstrongs - I could go on. I had two aunties that lived at Sutton End, ...see more
Loved being brought up there, moved into the Collyhurst scene from Langley Middleton, soon got to know Ralph Spencer, the Heaneys and Youngs, also Mcewans. I went to Albert Memorial School. I lived on Thornton Street. What a place to be brought up in - or toughened up in. The Sellstroms were quickly accepted into the Colyhurst scene, then we all were a very close knit crew. I loved supping in the Manhattan pub ...see more
I was born in Lower Wortley, and until the reservoir was built on the ring road, can remember the ring road floading.
I went to Lower Wortley school, then Thornhill which isn't there anymore, my brother and mum still live in Wortley.
Western Flats Park was my stomping ground, and we used to play on the hills behind the Kirkdale Estate, annoying the security guard as we played on the rail tracks of Dunlop and Ranken, no longer there.
Happy childhood memories, I now live in Solihull.
I worked at the B.E.C. in 1959 to 1965 and have been trying to find information about it online. I was back on the Wirral and saw the original building in 2004. Always remember the awful smells when we were on our way into work - not the most glamorous of areas that's for sure. Mr. Roberts was the security man on the desk - I was friendly with his daughter, Suzanne. We always had our Christmas ...see more
I lived in Spring Road opposite Bengry's shop. I remember going to their bakery for my mother - hot bread to collect. I went to Meir Road School, Spooners was a local shop nearby. Brings back memories - doing paper boy job - Botts was the shop I delivered papers from.
I had many friends in childhood, playing football Sunday afternoon opposite the Station Hotel. Having left Normacot early '67 then to return ...see more
I worked as a delivery boy, riding a bike with a holder on front for the boxes of vegetables, or large sacks of potatoes etc. I was 14/15 and still at school. I worked after school 4 to 5.30 and all day Saturday. The boss was Doug Wilkinson and his son, Colin would come in Saturdays. Colin became a noted jazz drummer, and he worked at Premier Drums in Regent Street. I bought kit off him, a Premier Olympic ...see more
I was born in East Harlsey in 1958 and spent 19 years living there. The photo on this site I believe is my mum, Mrs Lorna Whittaker, stood outside our family home next to the Methodist Chapel. I loved going to the village school, the teacher then was Miss Sewell who lived in the end cottage down from my own home. We would play in the street on our bikes or over the fields as it was very safe in those days. I also ...see more
Around this time I was attending the senior school (and I do believe this newsagents was owned and run by the Burrell family) and often used to pass under the clock tower as I walked to and from the school via the lane behind the clock tower, which merged with Bowling Green Lane until later, when I was bought my first two wheeled bicycle after which I cycled part way to and from my home, leaving my cycle ...see more
My parents and I lived in a prefab in Gale Street, Dagenham in 1953. I was only six but have vivid memories of the Coronation.
My father managed to obtain a TV and all my relatives from Wales came to visit. It was probably only about 12" (with a magnifier in front to make it seem larger). However, we still felt really fortunate to have one, as not many neighbours were so lucky. ...see more
I moved to Wordsley when my father died in a tragic motorcycle accident in Old Hill, although I was born in Bradley Rd, Stourbridge in 1948. We moved to Wordsley in 57 or 58. Some of my memories are so vivid of the days I lived there. A truly magical place back then. I remember very well the demise of the papershop owner - they called him sporty - yes it was said he set the shop on fire and committed ...see more
My family used to live in a bungalow here until it was condemned in 1959/60. I have a picture of it with my dad in the window and my little brother, Colin sitting on the grass with his friend Keith Emery. We had an outside loo and my dad put a bath in the kitchen. The cows were always putting their heads through our bedroom windows if they were open. I have fond memories of living here. The bungalow belonged to Mr Reed who lived opposite in the farmhouse.
My grandparents spent nearly all of their married life in Blackhall and my grandad still lives there today. I'm 37 now and live on the other side of the world. I have lots of great memories. I used to spend a lot of time at the swings in the park next to the cricket and bowling ground with my sisters. I'd take walks along the beach banks with my Nan, sisters or on my own with their dog. I ...see more
Hi if anybody went to lonlas from 1960 onwards please can you get in touch I'm sure we have a lot of memories between us. I was Phillips then Cath
Henry and Sarah Jane were my husband's grandparents. I'm not sure where they were born but they were married at the Chester-le-Street Registry Office and were living at Pelton Fell when my father-in-law, George Christelow and his twin Isabelle were born. Henry and his brothers were all miners. Henry and his wife and family immigrated to the United States and settled in eastern Ohio in the ...see more
I was born on 8th May 1945 (the day the war ended) at 61 Trevelyan Road Tooting. My mum told me that there was a heatwave on the 8th May and whilst she was trying to get some rest there was a street party going n which she couldn't go to.
My grandmother was born at 61 Trevelyan Road in 1986 and whilst following a historical research of my grandparents I discovered that 61 Trevelyan Road and adjoining ...see more
I am asking for help for a few of your stories and maybe photos from the 50's to the 80's that I can put on a group I have set up which now has nearly 500 members, but I am running out of material to put on there, and I have read so many nice tales on here. If you can help you can contact me on nevilleupton@yahoo.co.uk or neville upton on facebook, you will find me from Looe. my group is your probably from polesworth if, thank you very much.
I remember Larkswood School in the mid-50s when I joined, and Mrs Thorneycroft was head teacher and in the junior school Miss Tilling was my form teacher for some time. I have recollections of us children being read Brer Rabbit by Miss Tilling before going home, and she would do different voices for each character. I remember Miss Miller who was horse mad, which made such an impact on me. We had our swimming ...see more
I was 4 when my mother remarried, and my step-father's father was RWE Squirrell. He lived in Russell House, just around the corner from the Manningtree Maltings, working for Brooks at the time I think. It was just around the time of the RHM acquirement.
My new grandmother worked in the secretary pool at The Maltings, and I was fortunate enough to have the run of Russell House when I ...see more
During the war I was evacuated with my family to Dunsmore and we lived in Appletree Cottage, opposite The Fox. I attended Wendover School and returned to London in 1946. At the time Robert Donat lived in Brambleberry and the Mahlers lived 50 yards down the road from us in, what I believe, had originally been the village hall. I used to ring the church bell every other Sunday when the Rev White (?) ...see more
I was stationed at Watton when doing my national service in 1948/49. I was on fire piquet when one of the Mosquto's caught fire. Our CO was Air Commodore Daltom-Morris.
I was born 1944 in Ashley, Cheshire at Birkin Farm. My granddad, Harold Lanceley was head of forestry for Clibrans Nusery, Hale, Cheshire. Found out a lot about his WW1 history. Harry Lanceley, sailed with A company, 1/5 Cheshires in 1915 and served near Ypres. He became Sergeant and was slightly wounded after the battalion moved to the Somme. He took part in the battle of Gommecourt on ...see more
I lodged at eight Parkfield Road with my father who worked at Perivale during & after the war. I was an apprentice at F J Creamer at Stanmore. The house was owned by Mr & Mrs Wade who had an adopted son called Fred, who was an apprentice to Young Austin & Young. After doing my national service I came back & then worked at the Post Office Workshops off Yeading lane. I married a young girl who lived on ...see more
I have very fond memories of Downshall Secondary where I was between 1958 and 1962. I used to live in Downshall Avenue, and we used to walk everywhere, to school, to Seven Kings Park and the park up Meads Lane. We also used to walk to swimming lessons at Ilford Baths which was quite a way. I enjoyed the art lessons with Mr Dean, but not the needlework lessons with Miss Howe, who seemed to have it in ...see more
I was christened in this lovely old church. My mum and dad were married there. It was such a lovely little village - good memories.
I was also born in Harewood in 1971 and share the same memories as Jennie, racing round the castle and building dens in the woods, I also think we had the steepest sledging hill ever!!! Anyone who grew up in Harewood is incredibly lucky! I feel very lucky indeed to have grown up in such a fantastic place as Harewood!!.
I came from Ludlow in 1944 to live with a great aunt & uncle (when I was 13 months of age) in Priestmans Avenue. I started school at The Grove and have many good time memories with friends of that time. As you recall, the winters were bad and the summers so hot that we would burst the tar bubbles with our fingers and sit on the railway enbankment next to the bridge at the top of the bank from the ...see more
Although I was born at 96 Manchester Road, I too remember Beaconsfield Street very well as my aunt and uncle lived there. Doe's anyone remember The Brownbills?
I went to the Church School in the next street, before moving on to the Board School on Warrington Road; Mister Barnet was the Headmaster, does anyone remember him? Then I went on to Whiston Central School, only for one year though, as we moved away down to ...see more
I remember the Queen's Silver Jubilee Celebrations. There was a Cricket Match, also games and activities organised in the Village Hall. All the Children from the Village received a silver coin. It was lots of fun and very nice for the whole community .
Loved your reminiscences Patricia. I came to Welshpool in 1965 or thereabouts after ten years in the Merchant Navy, and have loved the area and the folk since then. I worked in the post office at Welshpool, times were good. Your writing about the railway going through the town, brought to me the following:
On occasion, when on leave from the Merchant Navy, I would visit the fields around Belle ...see more
Throughout my childhood, my parents would take my brother and I on holiday to stay at The Old Parsonage in East Dean, and we visited so often that it became a second home to us. It was owned at that time, by an elderly and hospitable couple Mr and Mrs Ticehurst, who ran a lovely guest house with a pianola on which I would play "Soldiers of the Queen" over and over. A large and beautiful plot (which is now much ...see more
I lived in Mollington from 1948 until 1962. We lived in one of two cottages, set back off the main street, and at the bottom of our gardens was the road, then the row. I remember the Avahes and Harry Robinson. At the top of the lane were the council houses. We had no electric, water, or inside toilet - our toilet was halfway down the garden. At the bottom of our garden was a watercress bed which ...see more
I also, was a student at Clare School in Brymton. I attended (if I recall correctly) from 1960 to 1963.
The headmaster was Mr Robinson, some of the other 'masters' names were Mr Hemmings, Major Burns and Mr Gall. A beautiful place which I think we all took a bit for granted. I am now retired and living in Canada (have done for forty years). Brymton was lovely - school life was quite tough, but I was fortunate enough to make a few good friends. Where are you all now?
My Uncle Dink (Thomas Younger) who was an invalid, used to make cardboard tanks and planes and used to sell these at Crystal Palace and Beckenham in 1920 and 1921. He was helped by my grandfather, Thomas Lang.
My name is Dawn Thompson, I grew up in one of the Cottages next to the Pub (no 3). My father Peter Thompson, worked there for many years. I remember the Hunt meetings and I remember Tom Hatton, who ran it many years ago. After him, Geoff Walkling took it over with his family. My mum Elsie Thompson, worked there for a while as well, but found it too much with having to look after my sister and myself. I used ...see more
My great great great great grandfather Charles Penery, was born at East Stonehouse in 1800/01. He was buried at Ford Park Cemetry in 1874. He married Mary Ann Penery (nee Baskerville) born in 1801. She was burried at Ford Park Cemetry in 1887. They lived in Francis Place and Fore Steet and raised three sons, William James Penery (born 1826), Thomas Edwin Penery (born 1832), Richard Penery (born 1835) and a ...see more
I remember coming out of the Granada cinema (Grenadiers, Saturday morning) near Christmas to watch Father Christmas riding down St Johns Hill in a stagecoach, to take up residence at Arding and Hobbs. I also remember the Easter Parade in Battersea Park on Easter Sunday which ended with the opening of the funfair, and the tree walk ready for Easter Monday and the summer season.
I remember being hung over this bridge by my ankles. Not one of my better moments and I'm sure if the two lads that did it read this, they will know who they are without me having to mention their names! We had some happy times together, our gang.Those were the days.
My name is Christine Wright, formerly Edwards. I was born at No 2, Council Holdings at Ridley, in December 1958. I went to Ridley Primary School and then to Nantwich and Acton Grammar School, after passing my 11-plus in 1970. Mrs Hodgkiss and Mrs Brereton were my teachers at Ridley School. Mrs Brereton being the headmistress, and living in the schoolhouse next door. Miss Hancock came next after Mrs Hodgkiss ...see more
I spent my first seven years at Medge Hall, and have fond memories of growing up with my brother Phillip, and baby sister Sheryl. We lived in Crook-a-Moor cottages (the 2nd house from the bridge) until around 1970. My mother and father, Jenny Graham and Winston Noble, had family in the area. My grandfather Bill Graham and his wife Ada lived just up the road, and we had many an adventure around his farmyard.
So many happy memories of Maesteg - where do I start? I was born in 1947 and lived at No 3, Plasnewydd Street until I was about 19. My best friend when I was young was Paul Spracklen (with whom I re-kindled our friendship a few years ago, and we now chat by phone most weeks). Friends also were; John Eley, Ian Davies, Andrew Davies and David Hodder. My sister, was and is Helen. I went to ...see more
I moved from London into 64 Leaf Road on 1st January 1961. We were offered the house because housing was very short in Southwalk, where we lived with my mum and dad. When we got there it was freezing, the roads were laid but there were no pavements. My husband and I had one daughter, and I was expecting my second child. I remember it was very muddy and the nearest shops were in the village, which was quite a hike. ...see more
Has anyone a memory of Anns Corset Shop or Sarahs, in Romford? I do need people to talk to me regarding corsets and foundation wear. Did you work in a department store selling foundation wear or a shop? I need you to tell me about your experiences with customers or your experiences with foundation wear, no matter how whacky or off the wall. What were daughters reactions when first fitted with firm control? The dates are 1948 ...see more
Good old days. My husband, used to go to the Tower Ballroom and the Empress Club on Saturday nights. Anybody have any memories of the Tower in those days? Although I cannot remember any names from those days, if anybody went to the Empress or Tower - would love to hear from you.
Hi, the name's Tony Conway. I now reside in the States and have for the past thirty years. For approximately two or so years I lived and worked in the Jesters Pub in Crawshawbooth. I remember with great affection the people, and especially Tony and June Frame the landlords, they had a daughter Victoria. I also worked for the British United Shoe Co, so travelled to many a shoe factory in the area. I have, since ...see more
Hi, does anyone have any photos or info on the very grand, old, large manor house in Worplesdon, in the 1920's era or earlier? I believe it was the home of Lord and Lady Dewvine (not sure that is the correct spelling). My grandfather was their chauffeur for many years and lived in the tied cottage called The Bothy, as did my father, as a small boy. When he married and I was born, we also lived there for a while, ...see more
Hi, my name is Roy Mozley & I was born in 1948 in a prefab in Rydal Avenue, Winton. We then moved to Lambton St, Winton. This was our football pitch then, main problem was this guy who, lets say, used to visit a lady quite often in his bubble car and park it right in the middle of our street / football pitch and when we asked him could he not park it further up the road, all we got was a great ...see more
My family moved to Old Bexley in 1959, continuing to live there untill 1985. This could very easily be mum with us 3 girls in this photo, on the left. I'm very sure many people will know my family, as mum had very red hair so stood out in a crowd. As kids we would play around the old mill with our fishing nets. As teenagers would be seen in one of the locals, The George, Millers Arms & The Kings Head. The ...see more
I think it was 1953 and I was 10yrs. I was at the Bentink Road Scool and as I remember, the schools in Nottingham entered a dancing team and we practiced for weeks. Our practice was in the St. Michaels Church hall, opposite our school. I still have the photo and remember several girls names. I was born in Nottingham and grew up in Radford, 30 Hornbuckle Street. My aunts ...see more
I often think about my school friends at Conicavel and wonder where they all are today. I dream all the time of how I wish we could have kept in touch and maybe at some point have had a reunion. I, along with my Brother Billy Feaks, went to Conicavel at the same time, then on to Forrest Academy. I remember my friend Marlene Shaw, and the fun we had together, and her nasty little wire haired terrier that would ...see more
On behalf of my father Charlie Comitti. He was courting and young girl called Doreen Morris. She had three sisters and one brother. They lived in Netherton Village. Tragically she was killed whilst walking out, a chap ran into her riding a push bike. He has very fond memories of her and her family.
When I was a young boy, aged about ten or eleven back in 1947/48, I can remember going to stay with Mr & Mrs Henshaw who lived at the above house having moved from Tal Y Cafn in the Conwy Valley.
From what I can remember the house had been used by the RAF during the war.
We used to cut the hay by hand and make small hay stacks.
I used to sleep in a little room overlooking Cemlyn Bay and I can ...see more
I used to go into the sweet shop and I had to say "a tupenny tube please, Florri".
I attended Llanidloes Glandwr School beginning in 1945. I have some fond memories of this school. However, many of the memories were not of the good variety, such as going to the Headmaster Mr. Morris to be punished (the cane) for some childish misdemeanor. For some reason we nicknamed Mr. Morris "Chump". If we learned nothing else from him, we learned about gardening. Much of our school time was taken up by ...see more
There is no Langham Road in South Godstone - I live in the same road as illustrated. It is LAGHAM Road. - no 'n' in it.
(Editors note: Thank you for this information - we have updated our records and the image name has been changed.)
I was born in Hornsey in 1940. Returning from evacuation in S.Wales in 1944, I went to Highgate Primary School for a short time, before moving to 141 Crouch Hill (now demolished) and attending Rokesley Infants School & Crouch End Junior school where I remember teachers Miss Flynn and Mr Baker. Having failed the 11 plus, (it was fixed) moved on to Crouch End Secondary Modern. I remember the Headmaster was Mr Chapman ...see more
I was brought up at 14, Ingestre Street and always consider myself a Bathside boy. I was very lucky to have my school opposite my front door. Just up the street was Mr.Barneys shop where you could buy 4 black jacks for a halfpenny. There were sherbert flying saucers, rainbow drops - lots of sweets to keep kids happy. One end of Bathside was the railway bridge where, if you heard a train coming, you'd run to the ...see more
I moved from Liverpool twenty six years ago. I lived in Aughton Road, number seven, and went to Orrell Primary School. I remember all the shops at the end of Aughton Rd; Bradys sweet shop, Cousins, Gallaghers sweet shop, fruit and veg shop which was once owned by my Uncle Brian. I can also remember the men's barbers shop that was there - very fond memories for me as a kid.
I would place the date of the photo, earlier than 1965 as I moved into No 11 in 1958 with my parents as the first owners. I got married in 1962 and moved across to my wife's house in Chrisdory Road in 1962 and I'm sure the pavements would have been completed long before then. The car in the picture is right outside our house and I would need a better view of it to know if it was my father's 3 wheel Bond ...see more
We took the steam train to Selham station and walked across the fields to our destination . My gran and step grandad lived in a little cottage called Smokey Hole in Selham. My granddad worked at a farm called Konigs (Conigs - not sure of the spelling) along the lane. I have been trying to find this location as I want to revisit. I remember being bathed in a tub and a long walk to the outside toilet down the garden. The ...see more