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In 1900 my grandfather WILLIAM HARTSHORN from WORCESTER STREET married HENRIETTA JAMES from KING STREET. I am researching my family and would like to know if there are any relatives still living in Brynmawr or surrounding area.I would be grateful for any info. that you can provide.
My maiden name was Jenny Carpenter. My family (parents Chris & Gina, sister Katy) lived in Low Thatch (as shown) from 1987-c2000 when they moved away to Lincolnshire for work.
During this time my sister and I walked across the fields to Welford on Avon to catch the 218 bus to Stratford Girls' Grammar School in Shottery. My father commuted to Warwick University, where he taught aerodynamics. We ...see more
My name is Arthur and i was born in North Middlesex Hospital in july 1949 and i lived at 80 Sirdar Road.My mum and dad Arhur and Doris Brown my two sisters Sylvia and Jeanette and myself lived with my grandparents David Edward Brown and Elizabeth Lisa Brown Who had 14 children 7 boys and 7 girls so i had plenty of aunts and uncles as my mum was one of seven children 6 girls and 1boy and came from Hackney.I ...see more
I was born in Kirton in 1955 , we moved to Nidds lane on the way to Kirton marsh when I was 7 and then on to what I think of as my home village Kirton end around 1967.
I went to the convent in 1960 as a day pupil, as I was left handed and a non catholic sister Mary Christine took great pleasure in hitting me constantly with a ruler to beat all that terrible sin out of a 4 year old! Luckily I left at 8 because we moved but I would love to hear from anyone who was there at the same time and has memories of little African children who must have been in the boarding part of ...see more
My dad's Grandma, Louisa Batchelor, was born at Trenarren in one of the block of three cottages to the left of the picture, now demolished. Her mother's maiden name was Rowse (no relation to AL). They moved to Fowey about 1870 where she met a sea captain who came with coal and returned with china clay. In 1877 he carried her off to Hull, Yorkshire, where they were married.
Beth Meese.
It may be appropriate this year to recall VJ night 1945.....we were on holiday in Kilfinan...saying with family friends " the Maclachlans....along the road towards Drum farm...There was a great celebration at the hall I think next to the post office & for me ...a 6 year old to see a ship coming up the loch with its lights on.....pure magic !....Our family McKeans & Hunters spent many happy days on the shores of Loch Fyne........Ken Hunter
My parents were rehoused after the WWII in prefabs. We were the Theobald, Reg, Dave me Christine and then in 1958 my sister Sylvia. My parents were Reg & Betty. I went to Hilldean Infants & Juniors and eventually to Harrowfield Girls Secondary Modern. Remember Rossi ice cream, the coal delivered on the horse and cart, maypole dancing competitions, and area sports days. We ...see more
This led down to Castle Terrace where my Auntie Lizzie Cuthbert lived. If I had no money to spend in the baker's, I could nip down here on my way to school. We could course also see the stepping stones - a source of wet feet many mornings when we risked a crossing to save time even when the stones were covered - just a little bit!
I was born at number 8 and subsequently lived until I was 10 at number 8 High Street. I remember the baker's (Macleod's I think) where my birthday cake was always displayed for a few days before the actual day (so were the birthday cakes for everybody else!) the pub which was then, I think,known simply as The Railway Tavern), the little lane past our back door down to the Dreel Burn and the shuttered building ...see more
my grandfather drove the Commercial's taxi (a Rolls!) back in the 40's and early 50's. Before the opening of the Tay road bridge I believe he occasionally had to travel via Perth to get to Dundee. He picked up guests going to stay at the Commercial Hotel from the railway station (!) and I have happy memories of him decorating the car with ribbons for weddings. Very rarely he would rescue me and friends walking to Cellardyke primary school on really wet days. Ah, memories!
I have a shadowy memory of living with my Mum for a while in,I think,1942 in one of a row of cottages on a road with a lot of trees opposite perhaps behind a wall.There was a little shop a bit further along to the left on the other side.That's it.If anyone knows where it might have been,I'd love to go back for a look.
Hi,
I'm researching my family, who I have recently discovered lived on Bayonne Road, Fulham during the 1940's and 1950's (maybe before and after as well).
I would love to hear from anybody that knows of them, or who has memories of what Bayonne Road would have been like back then.
They were the Harringtons. I'm particularly interested in Rose, who married in to the Kelly family.
My email is singlemumwithalitter@gmail.com
Alexandra
On this 70th Anniversary of V E day, I remember going to the Victoria Hall with my family, friends and neighbours for a lively celebration. This was my first introduction to the Hokey Cokey, Knees up Mother Brown and the Palais Glide which young and old participated in with great enjoyment.
Pauline Sims nee Bird
I moved to Llandudno Road Rumney from Comet Street Adamstown in 1953.I can recollect cycle or light motor cycle racing on a track wheer the flats are now.As a young lad with my school friends we used to walk up Greenway Road which was a long lane adjacent to Llandudno Road leading up to Newport Road where the Fox and Hounds iis before Trowbridge was built.Near Farmer Jones farm was a cottage ...see more
Hi, My son married a girl from Honley, her family run a dairy farm near honley and this passed down from their ancestors stelling family. My son and his wife have just moved in to thier new home, called Hollin Hall on hall ings lane honley. I would like to here from anyone who knows the history of Hollins hall and its occupants from when it was built, honley is a most charming place lot of history and good walks, my son was married at the local church in honley. MR Derick Smith.
When I was a child we had our annual holiday in Lancing. Mum, Dad and Grandad with my sister and I travelled from Reigate, in Surrey. I remember a kind friend who gave us a lift down until we had our own car to travel in - a black Ford Poplar. We stayed in Happy Days Caravan Park across the road and I remember playing on these boat swings on our way to and from the beach. I have fond memories of those early ...see more
Born in 137,Station rd in 1948. One of four children. Went to hawthorn junior and then cathays high .cannot remember name of infants school, but I do remember my nana picking me up one day one as we walked home a dog ran out from a garden and gave me a nasty bite on my hand, my father was furious and I know he went to see the owners. I had to identify the poor dog and to this day I hope he wasn't put to sleep. I ...see more
My father Steve Martin, had fond memories and would relate stories of his family and living in the village of Abertysswg.He was born at Charles Street, the home of his grandfather WILLIAM JOHN HARTSHORN ,his aunt PHYLLIS and uncles EMLYN and BILLY also lived at the house. BILLY HARTSHORN died 1935 he had a motorbike, my father did not want me to have a motorbike,he told me that BILLY had died while riding his ...see more
Can anyone tell me in the year 1979 was the postal address for Llandudno Junction, Aberconwy? I am looking for the resting place of relatives who died in 1979 at ABERCONWY, GWYNEDD.They were husband and wife,Her name was ANNIE SOPHIA GRIFFITHS born 1893 .His name was FREDERICK JOHN GRIFFITHS his known occupation was engine driver at ABERGAVENNY, MONMOUTHSHIRE. They moved from SOUTH to ...see more
My Father lived at No 2 Council House, Vigo Lane, Yateley, I remember visiting my grand parents Jack and Florri Harris there when I was very young, unfortunately she passed away in 1963 from what understand from my father Edward (also known as Eddie or Ted) they lived at that house all their married life.
My great grandparent's were William and Sarah Harris, they also lived in Vigo Lane virtually opposite the council ...see more
I Was born in Eltham in 1942 at PrinceJohn road off of Eltham hill, went to school at Raper street off of Eltham high street, My name is Barry Davison (twin) I really did love my child hood it was great to be born there and live there, my second school Was Haimo at west horn avenue and then brisset road, when I was 7 years old the horses used to pull the milk floats and horse and cart rug and bone ...see more
I went to Monteagle elementary school in 1953, and my brother was a Park Modern Secondary. We lived on Ripple Road, and my mother and father had the Cosy Cafe. Dad also worked at Silcock and Colling.
I remember the pub up the road, which was the Ship and Shovel. We emigrated to America in 1954, but returned for a visit in 1992....and were happy to see the pub still there. Cosy Cafe was there too, but not the same. Our family name was Marr, and I was Christine, my brother was Barry.
Some of my fathers hens can be seen in the photograph.
I am researching and looking for ancestors originally from ABERGAVENNY,MONMOUTHSHIRE.A distant cousin, ANNIE SOPHIA TRANTER born 1893 at ABERGAVENNY,MONMOUTHSHIRE she married in 1914 to FREDERICK JOHN GRIFFITHS,ABERGAVENNY,MONMOUTHSHIRE. They had children MALCOM J GRIFFITHS born 1922 at ABERGAVENNY,MONMOUTHSHIRE and NORA BERTHA GRIFFITHS born 1917 at ABERGAVENNY,MONMOUTHSHIRE. ANNIE SOPHIA and FREDERICK JOHN ...see more
I have visited Conwy each year for the last several years.On my last visit I parked my car in a small car park at Penmaenmawr and walked to Conwy,I took some photographs of Conwy castle in the distance, from the photo you are able to see the medieval town walls that you are able to walk as it's an open site.You also have a view of Thomas Telford's Suspension Bridge built in 1826. In Conwy town ...see more
I was born opposite J Wareham's corner shop (on the corner of Fortescue Road) and went to Heatherland's Junior School in Cromwell Road. Where Cromwell Road joined Albert Road there was a cobblers on one corner and a second hand shop (Wilf's?) on the other. Heatherlands (teachers: Mr Asprey, Simmonds, Mrs Jones, Bond and headmasters TT Taylor followed by Gerald Swan) has gone and is now houses. Subsequently I went to ...see more
I lived in the Swan Inn at Mitcham from 1960 through to 1966 in rooms at the back of the pub. My parents were 'mine hosts' during this time. It was patronised by many 'regulars' one of which was the local rag and bone man called Rosco and often he would drag his old pony into the bar. I was horse-mad then and he would pay me ten bob to ride the old pony to Wimbledon blacksmith to be shod. I used to ride him without a saddle ...see more
I Was born in Eltham in 1942 at PrinceJohn road off of Eltham hill, went to school at Raper street off of Eltham high street, My name is Barry Davison (twin) I really did love my child hood it was great to be born there and live there, my second school Was Haimo at west horn avenue and then brisset road, when I was 7 years old the horses used to pull the milk floats and horse and cart rug and bone man, horses pull the ...see more
This was the family business. Started in the 1860s by John Astbury who had been a miner in the Brereton colliery, it would have been run by his son Herbert at the time of the photograph. I think they sold to Dewhirsts butchers in the 1970s.
My dad Jim Mitchell. Worked with pat Hines on adwick council. Pat had
a brother called terry he built the bungalow. You are right that they are wonderful people pat would let my dad have a gallon petrol till Friday lol as a child I had happy hours at skellow dyke catching tadpole . Pam Mitchell.
I worked as a novice deckhand on this vessel in the school holidays in the early 1960s. This was the largest of Mr. Bewley's small fleet. He had two other launches that did bay trips and mackerel fishing. I remember I was paid £4 a week for a 12-hr, 7 day week!
I loved every minute of it. I usually worked selling tickets at the beach kiosk and then went on one the smaller boats, but occasionally I was allowed ...see more
Hi my name is gerry Guthrie I worked at the cadena bakery in park rd in Shirley Southampton in 1963 to 1968 my nick name was Gus then and I am looking for anyone who can remember me it would be nice Gerry
Harleyford was my weekend home for some twenty years when the Foley Brothers turned the place into an exclusive caravan park, we had a small boat and would go shopping into Marlow or up to Henley. It was probably one of those idyllic places, the manor house was a small restaurant where I worked with the Desmonds and met all sorts of interesting people, the cooking was done by the chefs from RAF Medmenham. There was ...see more
I started in St Bernadettes as it was called in those days. 1952 It was on the loaning. I lived in Dechmont Ave, or Decky as we called it. I then moved to Park Street school till the new St. Bernadettes opened then in 1958 went to St Josephs main building for 1st year. Then 2nd year in annexe on Merry Street. Back to main building for 3rd year. A lot of moving about.
Bernadette Mannion
I too spent about 6 weeks there in the early sixties. i had recovered from Polio but was very sickly. i remember sleeping in the woods at lunch time if the weather was good all the ground sheets where stored in a shed. i remember how nice the cleared patch in the woods looked and felt you could not see anything past the perimeter fence it was dark with dense woods and ferns but the cleared area ...see more
How lucky I was to be able to spend many holidays from age 11 at Walsh Manor with the fantastic family the Hemmens. Then Walsh was just a struggling farm, complete with Dolly the very large cart horse, out buildings with broken down stalls, no electric light (until 1952), and other children who spent holiday time as paying quests. The best thing ever was the understanding and help given me by ...see more
I was at fallin primary,capt cracie was head,he was always marching us into the hall;I was born in 3rd block,then family moved to stirling rd,I remember the fire,was in the house with my gran and cousin david,mum had taken my brother to the pictures,dad was down the pit.the old days wee used to play outside in the street,had lods of fun just playing,dont get that now,left fallin for a time,but had to come back to be with ...see more
It was around the first or second week of November 1940 and I was still to be born. Mum and Dad [and me] lived at 252 Percy Road. Dad worked at the BSA and Mum was pregnant with me.
Mum had just made a pot of tea when the Air Raid warning sounded. Hitler's Luftwaffe were on their way probably to bomb the BSA.
My parents rushed to the Anderson Air Raid Shelter There was just enough time to pour two cups of tea ...see more
Another memory of Treherbert
Ben Thomas' recollection of January 2013, reminded me that he was not the only one who was lucky on that fateful day. A call of nature was Ben's escape, mine was a piano lesson. Both my mother and I were born in Treherbert and my father was from Ystrad. We had left the Rhondda when I was 2 years old and settled in Greenford, Middlesex. However my ...see more
I've recently discovered this postcard that was sent to me in the late 1950s or early 1960s. Part of the message reads:
"This is where your great-Grandma lived in Clun."
I wonder if anyone recognises the house?
Jane
So many good times had during my youth at Pickmere........
A mate of mine (who had been there previously with his Dad) invited myself and some friends to travel with him down for a days fishing on a farmers pond off Pickmere lane,on our bicycles from Salford....(only 20 miles each way!!).
The weather was fine and we arrived early enough to have a magical days fishing,catching lots of crucian carp,rudd and ...see more
Does anyone remember a small cafe from the late 70's, run (I think) by older ladies, that used to be in a turning off the main Borehamwood High Street, quite near the front 'studio' end of the road? I believe it was the first turning on the right, not far up from the big pub at the base of the high street. Sorry, I don't remember any street names seventies, as it's nearly 40 years ago now since I used to go there with a girlfriend from back then.
Many thanks,
Mike Farrier
We moved to Waterlooville in 1952,we lived in a row of houses called Salisbury Villas ,now that is the back of Waitrose.Our neighbours were Mr and Mrs Henry Cannings,and Jim and Nellie Olding.My dad Tony Blair worked in Osmonds Basket factory .I also think there was a pub called the Brick Layers and an outdoor clothes shop called Harrods I believe.My brother Philip sister Pat and myself Shirley Blair went ...see more
In 1946 my dad decided we would join an aunt and uncle holidaying at Barmouth. They had hired a little caravan for two weeks at Caerdaniel farm Llanaber. Dad dug out his prewar camping gear [we were camping at Clevedon in September 1939 when I was 18 months old ] and borrowed a large sack truck off his boss. On the Friday evening we loaded the truck with a trunk of food and cooking gear, suit cases, and, ...see more
I attended Aston school in church street. Mr cunningham was the headmaster. The school had a path up to it with cottages to the right.(now demolished ) Many happy years there, especially with mrs pratt.
I failed my 11 plus and went to Brewers hill and now i have an honours degree in history from huddersfield university.. so much for the 11 plus.
In the late 50.s we lived at park farm Colliers Green. I had a sunday job working for"dinks" (that was his nickname) At the service station on the Cranbrook Road. I and my brother Roger went to Colliers Green primary. I latterly went to Bethany School. My father worked for if I remember Russell and son millers at Cranbrook Mill.Had good times in the early sixties in and around Goudhurst and Cranbrook. I ...see more
My most special and enjoyable times in my life were spent at Pagham in one of the hired beach houses on the pebble seafront in the early to mid fifties. I went there several times with my brother and my parents and remember swimming, throwing pebbles, 'social cycle rides, eating breakfast out on the porch of our house and at night listening to the sound of the Selsey bill lighthouse. I just remember a total feeling of ...see more
I lived in Norfolk Road, Upminster Bridge and knew Eddie at the greengrocers, I remember he used to wear a leather jacket in light tan and was a smashing chap. I was born in Norfolk Road in 1946
We were the Hobbis family and we lived at 54 Oak tree Lane, Selly Oak with my parents and grandmother. The house was directly opposite the old Selly Oak Hospital. I can remember the re-building of the hospital and sadly now it lays derelict ready for redevelopement into housing.
Selly Oak was always a busy village with many shops and you could walk from one end of Oak tree Lane to the bottom of Selly ...see more
My Grandfather Stephen Martin was born about 1905 in Pontypridd he married Beatrice Hartshorn and moved to Abertysswg in the early 1930's,he then moved to Pontlottyn where in about 1947 he died.I unfortunately never had the chance to meet him and would like to know if there is any of his family living in the area. With the result of my research I believe the "Martin" family originated fron ...see more
I am researching my family tree and found the address of 117 High Street, Midsomer Norton for the family - does anyone know which building this would have been please? The family names were Frederick Callow, his wife Mary Jane and their children Stephen, Frank, Leonard and Lily.
Also, did there used to be a workhouse in the vicinity please? Many thanks!
My Family of Shepherd's have lived in Tottington for four generations. My Great Grandfather was Joseph Shepherd, born in 1924 in Bury. He married Emily Bennett whose family lived at 16 Club Row, Tottington. Her father was Thomas a Labourer. Joseph and Emily lived at 25 Turton Road (A few doors up from the Dungeon Inn) all their married lives and I have been told that they were the first house on the ...see more
I was born in Walton Hospital January 1947. We lived in a prefab next to Speke Airport but moved to Stanley Park Avenue North, Walton when I was 4. I have many good memories:
1. Walton Hall Park being used for parachute training in the summer and we would run to the park to watch the barrage balloon lift into the air and the men would jump out and float to the ground
2. Making 'swords' by laying a long ...see more
We moved from Steed Road Huswell Hill, where i was born,to Northview Road N8 in 1938.
Jumping to 1941 Mum, Dad, brother Bill and me lived at the bottom end opposite, Southview Road. A stick of bombs dropped on our end of Southview Road kill many people. Our ground floor flat was damaged with the whole front of the place blown into the street. We were all ok, lady upstairs had a heart attack.
We ...see more
My Great Grand parents owned Stevens Boat Yard and tea gardens at that time. I can't see if the name Stevens is clear on the building at the front of the point of the island but that is what its says. The people in the skiff may also be them I can't see well enough in this small photo. My Great Grand parents were John Richard Stevens (1867 - 1934) and Mary Ann Stevens (1867- 1947) and John's father, Richard, owned the boat yard before him.
I remember walking home over the bawbee brig up methilhaven road past jorden terrace and the brickworks and I lived in the first cottage opposite methilhaven church.I went to aberhill school and left in 1960.moved to england1969.my name was beatha greenhorn now e.Corriggan.
My late father, Eric Palmer, was stationed at Burn Hope colliery during the second World War, where he worked as a 'Bevan Boy'. He had many memories of his time there which he often shared with my sister and I. He was very fortunate to be billeted with a lovely family, The Ladlers, who treated him as they did their son George. Dad was not over keen on the mining but thoroughly enjoyed playing football for the ...see more
Hi, My relative from garboldisham is Maria Pigg,she married my 5 x great grandfather thomas smith at bressingham 1822. Her parents was william and Mary pigg all their children were born at Garboldisham. We have visited the village and been to the church, the relative headstones we found was Charles pigg, his wife elizabeth pigg and daughter Harriet pigg. We liked the village and it was good ...see more
My father Richard Bradbury owned the shoe repair shops in swallownest. In 1946 with is war service savings he opened his shop on high street Sheffield . Which when he moved became the Halifax agency. In 1957 he opened his new premises at 45 Worksop Road opposite the cinema.
He sold land next to his new shop on which was built a butchers and Lentons new TV shop and around the corner he sold the land to bring the ...see more
My husbands father and brothers and parents owned this Hotel. It received a direct hit by a German bomber and half the family were killed. Jim (my Husband's father) was out and went back to find the scene of destruction and remained traumatised for many years.
I lived on Milling St until I was a year old in 1953. My grandma and grandad Jimmy and Ethel McCombie lived over the Co-op shop. We used to go back there every year for our summer holidays until the mid 60's. God knows how the 11 of us crammed in there with them but they were the happiest times of my life bar none. I'm sure that there were some unfriendly people there like everywhere, but I have to say if there were I never encountered any.
I have this photo hanging on my wall as my Mum Isobel McNaughtan nee Hair taught here for 6yrs till having to leave when she and Dad were married on 6/9/1939. Such a shame I can no longer see this lovely building.
I was born in July 1937 in Lord Asquith house which was a maternity home in those days.my parents were Dennis and Anne Pickersgill... They told me that I was so tiny I fitted into a shoe box lined with cotton wool..and kept on the oven door to keep me warm..no incubators back then... I graduated to my sisters doll pram...something she still never lets me forget...At that time we lived on Charles street. When I was ...see more
my first job was at The Mayfair on Brixton Hill making underwear for M and S. It was a very noisy Factory full of sewing machines. They played \Music While You Work but the sound of machines almost drowned the music. We all went on a 'works beano' to Brighton. I would love to make contact with anyone who can remember working there. My very good friend was called Margaret Press. It would be wonderful to catch up with her now. My name was then Maureen Meheux.
i now live in Canada but remember my grandfathers hotel. It was called The George Inn. His name was Bill George. If anyone has any info regarding my grandfather, Or his Hotel and what happened to it, I would love to hear any stories or information. Thanks, Dawn Gresl.
I loved to travel to Croydon from Carshalton on the Hill every month with my mother before I started school in 1960. After that it was in the school holidays with my mother and brother. I remember being on a trolley bus and seeing the sparks. Once the conductor came off the rail and a man had to get a pole to sort it out. We travelled past Croydon airport, which was then just a private airport I think. I loved to ...see more
This photograph must have been taken after 28th. October 1896, when the new reredos, altar, and choir screen shown here were installed to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the church, and were dedicated on that day, and the summer of 1897, when additional wrought iron screens were inserted across the side chapels, to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, and the Golden wedding of one of the churchwardens, George ...see more
I lived there when I was a boy . Had some great times there.Ian Penney .The Barclays lived next door.
As a small boy in the 50's on a Saturday morning me and Joey Hodson would walk up Garrett Lane from Summerstown to the pictures at the Granada. Tooting Grenadiers we were called at the Cinema. We couldn't have been more than10 yet we walked along the road without a care. We would knock on people's doors and run off. At the Granada an organist would rise out of the pit on a Wurlitzer and play the tooting ...see more
Does anyone remember the fire station on Bounds Green RD ?? well that is where I lived from 1939 to 1948..#8 Firemens Flats. My father was a fireman and drove a huge Leyland Merriweather shining brass engine... There were about a dozen other families with children and my sister and I were the only girls...some of the firemen used to call us the two little princess's. Even though there was a war on, ...see more
I was born in Upminster rd sth as it is now, opp the cemetery and Buttons shop. Went to Rainham village school then onto Rainham sec. Where my grandad was groundsman Was married in 1966 in Rainham church, run the brownie pack at the hall off Upminster rd then in parsonage rd school.i came back for a school reunion 225 yrs in 2010. My best man as was still lives there. Would love to chat to anyone of that era, ...see more
I no nothing about uncle Leonard Carpenter who died in Royal Alfred Seamen's Home in Belvedere so can someone please help me thankyou
I moved to Wembley in about 1965 and lived on Clifton Avenue. My mum worked at a cafe on the High Rd until 1970 when we moved up north... Looking at Streetview, the area seems totally changed but I think the cafe was on the corner of the High Rd and Wembley Hill Rd, on the other side of the triangle from Wally Kilmister's model shop, which I remember with childlike awe.
I think the cafe was called The ...see more
My name is Barbara Ottewill (nee Hutchinson). I lived at 3 Bedford Road, Brentford and am trying to find information about Henry James Dearman who lived in Brentford and Isleworth. He was married to Annie Josephine Gooch. If anyone can help me I would be most grateful.
Regards Barbara
I was at this place and it was a hell hole Windows locked shut in bedrooms what a fire hazard
Had to strip down to your pants at night were not allowed to have your stuff in case you run away at night or took fags upstairs and it made it easier for the house fathers during the night as they had less clothing to take of you If you know want i mean . BAD TIMES HAD BY MOST I THINK even being locked in the cooler ...see more
Hi my sister was married to a Barry mace of pine tree caravan site years ago when my father was in the army.
I was born in 1944 and lived at 12 Rowan Road. I lived and played in Bexleyheath until 1960 when I joined Port Line and sailed off into the world. I returned after each trip but around 1962 I "jumped ship" in Australia. Sadly I never returned and was absent for my mother and fathers passing. So if anyone can remember me, please write.
I attended Pelham Road and Graham Road schools up until ...see more
Hi, I have fond memories of bank hall. Mr Brennan, hard but fair. Ian Sullivan (ginge), Derek matthews, les weir. Anyone want a catchup I'm on facebook, or contact me paulgartland@outlook.com
Hi, been talking to a few old faces, would anyone be interested in meeting up in Liverpool, maybe the cavern on Matthew street? If you do, ask anyone you know who went to bank hall if they would be interested. Was thinking maybe end February or early March.
I was born in the flat above my Grandmothers Sweet Shop in Wellington Street in 1955. I think it was on the right as you went up the Street just before the chapel that was on the left.