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Hello,
I'm on a mission here, if anyone can help me.
Does anyone remember the Stella Marina that sailed out of Fleetwood in 1969? This was a cruise ship, leased from Norway by a local company, Norwest Hovercraft and sailed to the Isle of Man three times a week and then on the weekend did starlight cruises around Morecambe Bay.
If anyone has any photos of the crew and the hostesses at that time, please ...see more
I remember the bakers! The baker used to stand behind the counter with his white apron! The bread was wrapped in a tissue and I used to pick it in the way home; my mum used to say ...ooh mice have been at this!!!
My Great Aunt and uncle John and Mary Little built a beautiful cottage in The Haugh 'Almora' you used to have to walk past Military road and down the hill to The Post office [sweetie shop lol] My grandfather would take us as kids 1960 for 2 weeks to stay with his sister and husband.We would go fishing very evening below the waterfall hidden way back down from the wee bridge. Spottes'.I have traveled ...see more
Lived at 26 WestSide from late 40s until the underpass was built, then to Morville House in later 1960s. Loved being able to cross Trinity Road to the common where I spent many hours with different friends, often playing football and cricket. The Frying Pan was wonderful as was the 4 walled building by it which often had water and rubble which was a real invitation for 'bombing' the puddles. I attended ...see more
My Nan and Grandfather lived in Southend on sea at the car park opposite the Kersal. All the coaches used to go there to park, there was always a crowd of people. I can remember Gran serving teas and people wanting to go to the toilet and costing 1 penny which I can remember collecting when we were there.
Grandfather would look after the coaches while people went to the ...see more
I was born in Moorland Crescent in the 1950’s. This council housing estate was built a few decades earlier and has a variety of different style good quality houses. Most people had nice gardens with flowers etc and we had vegetables and fruit bushes in the back garden.
On summer nights it was not uncommon for the streets to be full of kids playing as most people had big families. Also there ...see more
I lived in Manor Road in the late fifties and then Lymington Close until the end of the sixties, it was a great place to live then. We played on Mitcham common going to the seven island ponds on our bicycles and the old gun site. Mr Brown who owned "Browns garage" in Manor road used to sell spares for bicycles and was a nice old man who always wore a boiler suit and a beret. At the end of Manor road and north borough ...see more
I worked at KLM and left there 1970 as I immigrated to Canada.l remember dick Lyles he was manager, Fred hurry was shop foreman. I also remember Larry Wooley,Mick Wragg.peter beeson.sgeve pengelly was my apprentice,Mick Wragg and myself also share 24hr AA RAC breakdown and accident calls.we lived in houses on Brighton Rd adjacent to the garage. I really enjoyed working there, a good bunch of guys
I am learning more about my family history, and have discovered my Grandad trained to be a nurse at the General Infirmary, Foregate Street, Stafford. He became a registered nurse in 1950, before moving down to work in London. Does anyone have memories of training there? I would love to learn what it was like. He worked as a volunteer helping with the ambulances during WW2 beforehand. I would be very interested if anyone has memories of this as well.
Someone thought the Umber Mine in Ashburton was at West Street but I know that it was at the End of East Street next to the Cottage Hospital which I think may have been called Eastern Road at that point. I used to live at East End Terrace and I remember having to pass the entrance of the mine and getting the orange/brown umber on the bottom of my shoes.
My father Oliver Berthoud was Headmaster of this school from 1956 until his death in 1972. The name of the school in that era was never Whitgift School, it was called "Whitgift Middle School" and then "Trinity School of John Whitgift", a name that sounded less like the "poor relation" of the "real" Whitgift School in South Croydon.
The trees on this photo are mulberry ...see more
These are my memories of Ipswich in Early 1960 I had been working in Ilford on C & A Modes new shop. when the job there was finished i was sent to Frederick Corders shop in Tavern Street, Ipswich, to help out with the shopfitting renovations which for me was 2 weeks work. I was 20 and an apprentice Shopfitter.
I cannot remember where i lodged, it was in a rank of terraced houses, we bedded down in one house ...see more
I was an apprentice Shopfitter that worked on C & A Modes in early 1960, it was a freezing time with frosts and cold winds whistling through the arcade of showcases at the front of the shop.
The Shopfitting Co was namely the famous, Parnall and sons ltd of Lodge Causeway, Fishponds, Bristol. This company stopped trading after a factory fire in about 1991.
While working in Ilford i spent a ...see more
Hi.
I was at Orchard Portman in 1957 or 1958. Yes I can remember the Walkers. I must have been 7 or 8 years old and probably one of the tallest boys there - now being 196cm tall. I had red hair, freckles and glasses and was very shy.
Memories:
Saturday early evenings.
The Walkers invited the young boarders into their living room where they had a 'Television' and we were allowed to watch 'Children's Hour'. ...see more
I was born in Dean Street Failsworth 1944-1967.
I went to Mather street school and then to Failsworth boys Partington street.Probably started school in 1949. I remember Miss Williamson, infants, and Mrs Kershaw in the Juniors. I remember George Warren, Christine Ward, Barbara Wood, Cliffette Fox and Mike Telford, Hazel Taylor and Peter Turner. I see one or two of them still.
We had great fun down on the moggy. I ...see more
We moved from Dagenham to a newly built council house in Lee Walk in 1961 and I really enjoyed my time at the Lee Chapel South Junior school. I can still remember some of the wonderful school assemblies that took place, the tuck shop, gymnastics in the school hall and the school trips to Swanage and Barnstable. During the holidays, my mum and I would often walk to One Tree Hill along Staneway when it ...see more
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I am trying to trace my birth Father Alan Cooper in 1962 he lived at 33 Querinn Street Fulham, my mother lived at 76 Townmead Road, her name was Pauline Taylor (a redhead from Liverpool) maybe you went to school with him? He married a famous actress in 1963, I would love to hear anything at all about my birth family, if you can help me please do contact me summersolstice21@hotmail.co.uk kind regards Anthony
I would love to know more about my grandfather Leslie Weedon who ran a sweet shop at 10A Acre Lane (next door to the post office) until his death in 1956. My father and mother had the shop for a while after that, probably until the early 60s. If anyone has any memories - or even better, photographs - I would be so grateful.
I lived in Coronation Street in the early 50's to the late 60's, when I joined the army. A great place to be in those days. I remember running out to the rag and bone man and handing over some old clothes and getting a gold fish for them and dad sending me out to get the horse droppings, and biddles when you could go to the pictures on a Saturday for 6d long walks with my dad all the way to ennerdale water ...see more
Living in Hellidon I was sent to Preston Capes when I came 5 years old in 1951/2. Mrs Smith was the teacher. I remember the smell of coffee coming from her. We went by bus from Hellidon on a Judd's bus through Charwelton. The school had one room with two classes and there was a pot bellied stove in the middle of the back wall. I remember Mrs Smiths son had a model train set in the back garden. I also remember ...see more
In a previous memory of mine I mentioned that the village of Upper Boddington was without mains water in the late 1940’s and early 1950’s . I lived in the School House with my parents, Pat and George Bishop. My mother became Headmistress in November 1949 and the lack of water on tap was just one of several problems that we had to adjust to. I was 14 years old at the time, fit and strong and the ...see more
My mum grew up in Starfield Street, living, I think, above a laundry/wash house. Her surname was Cox and she had brothers, Tommy, Jimmy and Billy. I think the family lived there for 30 plus years until the middle 1960’s
Yes Hassobury school was a nice school I was there in 1969 I in joyed it there the teachers was nice it gone now all house and flats there now the teachers was miss Bog miss eveans miss donlop she was South Africa miss Hendry miss Newman it would be nice to know what happened to them I all ways think back to them days it A shame the school closed down any one went there be nice to hear from them Judy
Founders house from 1967 to 1969 my name Dennis Taylor painting decorating mr Wright was teacher Mr Arnold mr bell mr lane house masters
I absolutely loved my child hood days I spent with Mr Cootes Ann and her mum
My mum and dad used to leave me there for the whole of the summer hols I would help with the ponies and live in the farm house I have some wonderful memories of all the ponies I used to look after paddy I have loads of pic
We used to live at the bottom end of Manor Ave. I went to Cecil Ave Boys from 1962-1966. We had nicknames for all the teachers who were very stern in those days. Remember the headmaster Mr. Jackson who we called the Beak because of his nose. Got the cane many times in his office, but no harm done. After school hours, I delivered with one of those bikes with the metal basket on the front delivering ...see more
I remember going to visit my grandfather, Henry Ewart Shackleton when he lived at Heysham Hall (as we called it) in a downstairs flat. This would have been in the early 1960's.
My understanding is that he purchased Heysham Hall, possibly in about 1926 and was instrumental in setting up the Holiday camp. He was a civil engineer and was involved with later developing the land as a housing ...see more
I think in this difficult year of 2020 our thoughts go back to happier times. I was searching for Pednolva House, St Ives when I came across this link. My family and I spent all the summers from 1980 to 1986 with Miss Johnson at Pednolva House. She had converted the family house into two upstairs flats whilst at that time living downstairs. Although the flats were very basic they were perfect for a ...see more
I was born in 1948 over a corner shop in Churchill Street. We moved away before I was 2 years old, due to my bad health. My parents were William Brierley (who worked at Frodshams, Grosvener Road) and Mary Conlon. My only recorded memory is a photo where I'm pushing a pram (which I filled with coal) ... and am in the company of our dog Rover. It is strange not to know any more about the place, as the whole area has disappeared.
Living in Southend meant that Felixstowe was a bit of a busman's holiday for us but Nan had a caravan there - close to the amusement centre on the old unmade road to the fort.
I clearly remember the hiss of the Calor gas lamps in the caravan at night and the dulcet tones of the bingo caller: "Green line, four and two, forty-two." Memories that will never leave me!
The paddling pool by ...see more
The left hand shop of the pair on the right of this photo was still called London House when I was a young lad in the late 1960's, going to Hosey school. I recall it had large glass jars with sweets in them but also sold things like "toothbrush sticks" which were twigs of what I later thought were Yarrow twigs but it seems were more likely "Miswak" (Salvadora Persica) twigs commonly used in the Arabic world ...see more
Any girls former pupils e mail Mazreid@outlook.com
Hi irene im fornethy group Mazreid@outlook.com can u e mail me please ,x
This scene of Queens Road brings back many many memories for me. First of all, when very young and at the early months of WW2, probably in the late Autumn with falling light in the after school hours. Somehow I had come across or discovered the quite elegant shops there all on one side that one would frequent when being taken to the Odeon cinema seen further up, and if one lived in Oatlands Park by way of Oatlands ...see more
Went to Redhouse school,
My maternal grandma worked at '10 Spring Gardens' where concoctions of all sorts were created There was a large staff and the establishment was run by 2 maiden ladies.
In Later years my mother did the same throughout my childhood and beyond, being in great demand for wedding cakes and celebration cakes e.g. special birthdays From September on each year till mid January our small kitchen was a hive ...see more
Hi everybody, only just found this site and so interesting to read the comments.
I was at Tiffield in the old Victorian "fridge" they called the main building from early 1957 to approx middle 1959. Mr Turner was head (nice chap) but he retired and along came Mr Barsby. I had a brute of a stepfather who did not want me around so my time there was not so bad. Teachers names I remember Rev John Hewitt, Mr A Brick, Mr ...see more
I knew Richard lambourne
I was there the night Anne and her partner and dog died in the Fire!! 🥺
I was meant to have a sleep over!!
Anne was the kindest person I knew 🥺
I also Knew Alison the eldest one, Debbie Gomme, Jeffery , Tracy and Denise west,
Claire , another girl who use to do stands on her chin 🤔
We use to play Escape from Colditz 🤦♀️
I rennet mr withers in the house next door i remember his daughter Helen.
I attended the Academy from Primary 1 until senior 6th year starting in the wing of the school for primary pupils in Melrose Road and then latterly in the Scott Park. I have the old school magazines from that time but unfortunately two have been lost over the years.
My younger brother was in the last primary class in the school in Melrose Road before the Primary moved to the Langlee school. I can recall three of the ...see more
Back in 1968 when the Kings Arms was going strong it was my favourite pub to go to? The Landlord was a guy called Jim and his wife Carol, a youngish couple, I don’t remember their surname. They were often assisted by Carols mum and dad, her mums name was Frances but I’m afraid I’ve forgotten her dads.
It was a lively pub and I would say their local customer base were mainly Scottish and a great ...see more
After attending Kingsley High School in Worcester Park, left there at 14 and attended Pitman's College in Wimbledon, where I learned shorthand and typing. Got me my first job in London at the tender age of 16. Don't remember much of Wimbledon, but do remember a very strict male teacher at Pitman's who would rap your knuckles if you did something wrong.
In 1967 I worked in the Raleigh Hotel south embankment I loved working - there the people who owned it were like family to me. Mr Baguley, his wife, daughter Jane and son in laws Peter and Henry. Pete was my boss and I worked in the bar. I made a few friends there and loved my job. I attended two Naval college balls and went out with a lovely lad called Howard will always remember Dartmouth - it holds a special place in my heart.
I lived on N block from 1947 and moved to Benton in 1960. I went to West Walker school then Middle Street Techical High. My name then was Lily Aaron I am now Lilian Sanderson. I knew a Violet Pickering but I don't know if it was the same one as mentioned elsewhere under Rochester Dwellings. She had a sister Evelyn and a brother Dennis.
Colonel Latham lived there, renting from a Major Terry. Sows and sucklings, large whites everywhere. Loads of photographs. They could see the southern sky lit up by the Blitz, 80 miles away. Only the Lord Nelson pub for company. Astonishing sunsets, a bleak house but lovely. German POWs laboured on the farm during the war. Bedroom floors interesting, and an amazing fireplace. Windy plateau, used to get cut off by snowdrifts in 40s-50s, and '63, not any more.
I attended Fairfield Secondary in the 60's, does any one remember Miss Anker's (Fannie) and the Headmistress Miss Ridyard (Dolly)?
I was born at Widnes Maternity Home and lived on Alder Avenue while attending Fairfield, I also attended Fairfield Primary School, which was also located on Peelhouse Lane.
I still remember so many names of the girls I attended school with: Linda Minshall, Dorothy ...see more
I lived at 11 Lodge rd 1950/1960 the photo brings back so many memories as my dad was projectionist at the ABC Golders Green but only ever remember the cinema on corner referred to, as the Odeon, there was also the Classic (now shops) & the Gaumont (now a gym). Lodge Rd, as I remember, had an express dairy & stables at the bottom next to a flour store that served the lovely bakery on the corner, the electric co was at ...see more
How amazing to see this photo of Camborne Nursing Home where I was born in 1949! Sadly now, as with so many places, turned into flats. On the opposite corner is Elmhurst Preparatory School my first proper school in 1954! All my family are from Camborne. We lived in Trelowarren Street and my Mum’s brother, Treve owned his own radio shop (Rowling Radio) in the town. Prior to that my grandfather (Isaac Stanley ...see more
I was born on the Clayponds estate in Carville Crescent. I had 2 sisters & 3 brothers, myself being the youngest. I went to Lionel Road School then Chiswick Grammar School for girls. I left Brentford in 1961 when I got married. I started work at Macleans on the Great West Rd, then at Trico-Folberth also on the Great West Road, then at W.W.Wood & Sons on Power Rd. who made suitcases. I then worked at ...see more
I was Baptised, confirmed and married at St. Philip's Church. I also was a Brownie and a Guide and a Guider. Also a Sunday school teacher.
I was very saddened at the news that the church had been pulled down.
We lived at 23, Merrilands Road. My parents lived there for over 40 years.
I attended the Western from 1964 until 1968. Mr Heward was the Head. He was strict but also fair. Other teachers that I remember are Messrs Burse, Thompson, Seaton, Spencer, Goodfellow and Taylor. Mainly all good guys with the exception of Taylor the science teacher.
The Western was a small school and was a very pleasant building inside. The girls school was separate and was a mirror image of the boys ...see more
I was born in Moorland Crescent in the 1950’s. This council housing estate was built a few decades earlier and has a variety of different style good quality houses. Most people had nice gardens with flowers etc and we had vegetables and fruit bushes in the back garden.
On summer nights it was not uncommon for the streets to be full of kids playing as most people had big families. Also there was ...see more
This goes back a long way, I think around 1950. I was a pupil at King's School in Rochester and used to live just off Brompton Farm Road. My parents used to allow me to sleep in the garden (an adventure ?), I digress, I used to go around on my bike, and one day cycling down Crutches Lane, I noticed some tents being erected in the fields of Gads Hill School. They were all girls trying to put the ...see more
I lived in Kinnersley Manor from the age of 4 till I was 14! I have very strong memories of the manor itself , I know that there were about 40 rooms and it was 3 stories high. The grounds were amazing, and we used to go swimming in the river mole!.I remember concrete structures by the river to stop tanks from crossing during the war. We used to jump from one to the other ( many a grazed knee in those days)!,! The ...see more
They were happy years of playing in the street with pals (not many cars then), playing down the foreshore and in the many parks nearby.
Itlings Lane was a fun place to go bramble picking, scrumping, making hideouts and rope swings over the ditch (covered over now).
Another place to go to was little Switzerland - woodland, open fields and a chalk quarry. It was a young ...see more
Hi my name is Andrew Saunders and lived in Edmonton in the mid 60’s with my family. We moved into 36 Oakfield Gardens around 1962/3. It was a lovely house, a brand new 3 floor town house. We had moved from Noel Park Wood Green where I spent a few good early years of life. My school was Huxley Junior School which I enjoyed very much. It had a great sporting tradition especially in athletics and football which ...see more
I left London Conley June 1962. My name was Ann Hobbs and I lived in Lowbell Lane if anyone remembers me I would love to hear from you
I have very found memories of going to the Jr school and Senior school in Alexander Road
Mr Davis was headmaster and Miss Hill was dusty head
I went to the Girl Guide company held in the Jr school Miss Lorraine was the leader
I also went to the Water Splash to go ...see more
I was born on June 21, 1938 and lived there unti
1965. My sister Ann and I both went Spring Grove Grammar School, along with my cousin, Joan Yateman, who lived in Hounslow.
We all have very happy memories of the school,
Under Head Master, LT Brown.
We are still alive and well, Ann and myself both living in Blandford Forum in Dorset. My cousin,
Joan lives in Hampton.
All three of us were very good at sports, ...see more
My sister Patricia Ann Moroney (Patsy)1929-2017 and my brother Michael John Moroney (1932-2019) were evacuated from Blackfen to Brook. I believe the family's name was Triscott. I have photos taken in the garden with the daughter, Rosemary, and uncle. Our cousin, Betty (Elizabeth Grubb), was evacuated to Smeeth. Does anybody have any information or photos?
What a fantastic website. So many fond memories.
I moved to Croydon with my parents when I was two years old. Even in the mid nineteen fifties it would be considered a little too expensive to afford ones own camera, let alone the interest in collecting photograph’s of ones home town.
We lived only a few minutes away from Surrey Street, Wandle Park and Duppas Hill Park. Sailing model boats on the pond ...see more
Does anybody remember Becontree Secondary Modern, I was there between 1947-1954.
Brian
my father managed Park and brown in Jeffrey Street from 1934 until 1953 a time when it belonged to W.R Barton and Son of Gravesend. I did saturday cash sales work there during the war ; helped carry timber from Gilingham pier on an old Fordson 5 tonner, collected train numbers at the level crossing etc etc..I lived in Malvern Road and later in Napier. So many memories to list but I would like to know who Park and Brown belonged to before being bought úp by W.R
I started at Hengoed infants/juniors in 1960. I really enjoyed going to that school because I found the teachers so encouraging. I recall the headmaster was Mr Owen or perhaps Owens. I got the cane from him once I think and no doubt well deserved. I remember playing up on the "pitch" during break times, usually marbles.....we all had big bags of them. :-). I lived in Hawthorn Ave at the top of the hill straight ...see more
I was 12 when I moved to Hoyland.
We moved from Chelmsford to Radcliffe in 1968 - I was 2 years old. I went to Lorne Grove Nursery and my memory of that was the Rocking Horse Toy. I hated sharing it!! I was about 3 or 4 and I remember being so upset at being taken off it I was given a dilute orange and a rich tea biscuit - not a good exchange in my book!!
We lived on Clumber Road backing onto Betts Farm - which I adored - Prince the Lion Woke ...see more
My girlfiend (now my wife) introduced me to the Femina disco at the George. It was the first club I ever went to. Loved the music. The DJ played a mixture of chart records, Motown and something called Northern Soul, which I thought were simply little-known American labels. Didn't realise how popular it would become. The atmosphere was exciting and, for me, quite exotic at the time. We danced our feet ...see more
My grandma lived in Varna Road in a bungalow built by my Grandad Fred, The house was called Exley, they had my dad Edward, Albert,Stanley, Margaret,Gladys and Elsie, My grandmother was called Rose, I stayed with them in 1961 and went to the junior school with my cousins, Many changes have occurred and I still remember Frisbys at the top of the hill, and Liptons, my cousins still live inAlma Road, I go back just ...see more
This is the village where I grew up, my parents moving into their very old, somewhat dilapidated cottage at the end of the war. This was 'The Folly' at the eastern end of the village opposite one of Tandy's farms. Why it had that name I have no idea; it certainly wasn't built as one. I am now 75 but my memories of and love for Pavenham haven't dimmed. My very first memory is of crawiling along the brick floor of ...see more
Does anyone remember the record shop at 186 High Street from the 1960s/70s. I just recently bought a 1964 Ford Anglia and the owners manual has S & J A Jones, Record Shop, 186 High Street listed as the owner. I'd love to know any information about them or if there are any family members around. Cheers. Ian
I attended High Legh School, in the clock tower building and the Army Camp Huts.
I lived in High Legh till 1978.
Any memories from these times would be of great interest to me.
I knew Stephen Davis, George Gallan, Roy Youds, Jimmy Dennis, Christopher Edwards.
Thanks.
I lived in The Ridgeway, schooled at Longfield in Sunflower House , motto 'Cheerfulness' which has endured with me as my favourite flower, I grow monsters and matches the attitude Itry to have still! Miss Perks was the juniors head mistress, Mr Brignall the seniors. I saw another post about North Harrow, so many shops and yes there was a Home and Colonial in the 60s, and Pay and Take, and Noric, ...see more
I was at Bollin Cross School on star Road in the 70s and 80s I remember staying in Sycamore I think the house is culled I think I remember you Sharon bell my name is Chris Burgess the school has absolutely brilliant I have some good memories playing football on football pitch archery I remember once having a race all the way around the school and I came second
We lived in Milton Avenue but moved to Clacton on sea when I was 11 yrs old .
, I am now 80 !
I remember walking down Eastham high st. and Mum buying jellied eels from the fish monger on the right hand side above the shop a huge shiny metal fish hung .
Somewhere near the Station there was a corner shop and with our ration card we used to buy the faded chocolates that came out the window!
We used to walk to Monica ...see more
As a 5 year old I remember visiting a large house (detached maybe 5 bedrooms) to visit my Great Aunt Rosa in around 1969/1970. She died in 1970 and her husband Henry died in 1972. I remember from my visit that Henry took in in the garden with two dogs and at the bottom was a small river. I have been unable to locate the property Hunters Cottage on any map. Can anyone advise/ ...see more
In 1955, aged 12 years old, I clearly remember visiting North Devon with my father - we toured the district traveling on an old two stroke Francis Barnet - we stayed bed and breakfasting with 'Percy' who lived close to Woody Bay - My clear memory of our time spent exploring the beautiful North Devon coastline includes a stop to refuel the motor bike - we pulled up at an ancient petrol pump located outside of a ...see more
Wow !! what a trip down memory lane, i read all the memories and can relate to most of them. We moved to Stanwell in the early 50's after my Father got a job at BOAC , my mum ended up at BEA at Hatton Cross. We lived in Everest Road, just off Clare Rd, the only house there for a while until they built the rest of the estate. I ended up ...see more
Hello everyone I am looking for someone who will remember the name of the nursery in Warwick Quebec which was located on the way to Mont Gleasson thank you all
I have been tracing my family tree and have the 1911 census for Lottie and Herbert Davenport. They lived at 48 Watling St. Herbert was a Confectioner in Church Stretton. They had a lodger called Walter Davies who was a boot repairer. Mt grand parents moved to Colwall in Herefordshire approx 1916.
Lottie Perks lived in this village and was working in service here when she got married to Herbert Davenport on Feb 5th 1910. Herbert was a confectioner in Church Stretton. I am Lotties grandaughter
She lived on 577 Zouch Cottages in 1946-1947. Her name was Shulamit Liberman Norriss (or Tucker). Would love to hear from anybody who knew her
I was born in Rake on 30:12:1937. This was in my grandparents house. Rake Cottage. My grandfather used to drive for a lady called Mrs Oliver. So was given the cottage to live in for the rest of his life. My father was also born on the corner of Hatch Lane. My dream holidays when growing up were spent in Rake. My father used to take me for long walks down the Combe. Picking primroses, or Hazel nuts and Chestnuts. My father’s ...see more