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I wrote an article entitled 'TORQUAY AT WAR', which is may thousands of words; too big for insertion on this web site. If you are interested in viewing this tome, please Google 'Torquay at War by Philip Linder' It is very graphic and is a potted history of the years of 1939 to 1945. Enjoy!
I remember going to Benyon Primary school; we lived at 14 Celandine Road. I remember Mr Cowley the grocer and the bakers where we bought a piece of bread pudding for three old pennies. Also the little sweet shop were we bought sherbet. There was an elderly disabled lady who sat in her window chatting to the children and she made the most beautiful dolls clothes that we bought on our birthday or ...see more
My husband and I visited my cousin and had a wonderful time there. My cousin took us all over to see some beautiful sites. Kept in contact with him until last year, but no return xmas card this year, how can I find him? Just loved his little house, can you help me?
I worked in the Golden Pheasant chow hall but my best memories was the shows I was in at the rec center. Plaza Suite and A Thousand Clowns. We won awards for two years straight 1977 and 1978. Many great friends then. Wish I knew where they were. My email is hanisassoc@aol.com Joe Hanis
I came to Corby in 1966, we lived in 100a Rockingham Road, the flat above the old fire station which then became Kettering Tyres - my brother Eugene started working there at a very young age, being the tea boy. We where then moved to the old village because we were over crowded in the flat, there was ten of us all together there, but they were the best years of my life. I can still see the steel works all lighted up at night and hear the noise - it was such a shame when it closed down.
I went to the school in the village until I was twelve, then I went to the Grammar School. I walked past the home every day and often wondered who lived there. I sometimes saw children in the grounds and adults. It was all a bit of a mystery really, we only knew that they were Jewish children. Being children ourselves, we didn't ask questions. I have many happy memories of Lymm and the village centre etc. I lived in the ...see more
Does any one remember the cinema on the South Beach by the Jubilee Park?
I see on the headline you say that Bocckleton School closed in 1958 - I lived in Middle Common, in the cottage opposite the post box, and went to school there until it closed in 1962! I then went to Tenbury Junior School (1st year) untill the autumn of 1966, then to what was then the senior school.
When Bockleton School closed, the last year there were around 10 in the whole school; myself, Richard ...see more
I was born in 1949 and lived at the top of Haig Road. The road, at that time was a stoney lane. As you turned into the lane there were a few houses to the right and a sand pit to the left. At the top of the hill were 6 houses on the left, I lived at number 34. A bit further along was Instralls farm. The area where I lived was, for me, the most beautiful place on earth. I remember the little ...see more
By going to my granny's and playing in the swing park. I came from Gretna and I had 2 sisters named Norah and Rona. I went to school with Sally Portues who married a soldier from Gretna called Gardner. She still lives in Gretna.
Two years after our first visit we came again, bringing our own river cruisers towed by our own cars. We had located a slipway to launch at Martham boatyard prior to starting the holiday. The location at Martham was difficult to find, for strangers, but eventually we arrived after a long and difficult journey and launched the two boats ready for the holiday. We were able to cover most of the Norfolk ...see more
Can anyone remember a farm "show" being held on Figgs Marsh? I think it would have been in the 50s, I remember there were cattle and bulls in pens and people being taught how to milk cows.
I have happy memories of this area. In my youth I was the drummer in a pop group called the Monarchs and we played many gigs in the area, one of which was Windygates on a Sunday evening organised by a promoter called Tommy Cunningham and his mother. I remember a lovely lass called Kate McKay, later to become Mrs Bathgate I believe. The music scene was great then, (early sixties).
I have lived in South Africa for ...see more
My sister Carole and I both attended Axminster County secondary school, we left for Australia in July 1964. Carole and I will be remembered for the different skin we had. It has been diagnosed by specialists in Australia as Ichtyosis CIE.
I have memories of friends who's names were Madeline Darke from Millway Rise and especially Jill Anning from Kilmington.
Mrs Stock who taught craft. Mr Vickery.
My great grandfather, Alexander Young, was a labourer residence Glenochil. He married Ann S Drysdale of Alva in 1887, his father is listed as Alexander Brown, Ploughman, deceased. I am trying to find out if they both worked on a farm in Glenochil. I keep getting heaps of info on HM Prisons but not very much on previous history on that area, maybe someone may be able to shed some light on my problem. Thanks
Other peoples memories are bringing back some of my own. Walking from Bexley to the Regal for Saturday morning movies across the heath. Frog spawn from the river at the mill. Walking to school past the brewery to the little old school towards the Black Prince. Camping with the cubs on gravel hill. The dene hole woods. When the yanks were in Bexley - got any gum chum. About 1949 we moved back to our ...see more
I used to walk up Railway St years ago on my way home to Pilgrim St. Looking at these street pictures makes me want visit and see my old home town. I went to Walverden School but can't remember the name of the street it was on. I used to go to the movie houses there; one was the Palace, the Grand, the Magestic and there was one near the railway station but can't remember it's name. Are any of them still there? Love to hear about them.
This is not Dawnhill lane, this is Brooke street. My nana was raised in Hemswell.
Thank you for this information - we have now changed our record, regards, Editor.
I worked at The Cottage for approx one year - good memories - and some not so good, BUT it was a fabulous experience. Hard work, many friends, many customers. Usually had one or two weddings per week. Beautiful setting!
The hotel was believed to be haunted, and a few guests and some staff did have some spooky encounters!
Hotel was owned by Mr Mumford Smith.
Had a few young French students gaining ...see more
I was born between Rodley and Farsley, I think it was called Bagley. I went to school in Rodley - the school had big cast iron fence and gates. My father worked for Smiths Engineering, there was a park opposite Smiths were we played. We would walk home from school past Charlie Wood's farm. Behind our house was a Mill, I think the houses belonged to the mill.
If anyone knows Eric Harvey he lived, I think, on Sutcliffe Street near a pub called The Sir Walter Raleigh, Kensington. I would love to hear from him as he was a good friend of mine. Also, Stan Killeen - don't know where Stan lives, had some great laughs with Stan and also Jimmy Barton. Jimmy was a bit of a lad, if you had ever met any of these lads you would remember them. They were all from ...see more
Has anyone heard of a school/ home in Fore Down in around 1840? The headmaster was John Wale, who was born around 1799(?) I have a relative who was there, but does not have any parents and the census names quite a few people at that address, and not all children.
I remember my first day at the Holme Infant School in 1982. I was in Mrs Fife's class (a lovely, kind teacher). I remember my Mum leaving the classroom and the sudden anxiety of being in a new place with all kinds of new people and new things. I remember my second day when I plucked up the courage to tell Mrs Fife that I really didn't want to go to school, and all I wanted to do was go home and be ...see more
Planning a bit of a reunion (to meet up) for ex 'castle boys' on Sunday 12th August, 11am in the Market Square car park. Anyone welcome, hope to see plenty of lads there.
I remember living at no 6 Clyde Street and at the end of the street was Mrs Grant's shop. I was the eldest of four (me) Mandy Derbyshire, my brothers Jason and Paul, and my sister Kelly. I remember being part of the filming that took place about 1970, or maybe a bit later. I remember my friend Boo Boo (Madeline) who sadly drowned in the River Irwell after reaching in to catch her shoe. Our next door ...see more
I went to school at the convent from 1966 to 1974. Sr. Annunciata, Sr. Kieran and Sr. Bonaventure who was the headmistress. Sr. Damian, Sr. Finbar and Sr. Attracta were our teachers. We had such a wonderful childhood there. I would love to hear from anyone who went there the same time as I did. My name was Rachel Naylor then.
Wow Lorraine! I can't believe I have come across this site. I think it is your grandad 'tide' who I remember, as well as yourself and your mum. I hope you see this, it would be good to be in touch... Your dad was American? I remember going to cinema with you and your mum, to see 'My Fair Lady' in Prestatyn..?
My brother Kevin and I (Karen) were born in a prefab at Beck Green in Egremont. Father was Norman Teasdale, a policeman and mother was Valerie Teasdale. I think there was a friend of my
parents called Joan who lived close by.
I was born and brought up in view of Barochan Cross. I lived there from 1943 till I left to get married in 1965. It holds a lot of memories for me and I still go back there (even although the Cross is not now there) to visit the farm. In the winter I would sledge with other family and friends, from the Cross down to the farm. It was a big miss when it was removed, as it was something that was always seen from our living room window.
As a child, I used to spend many an hour playing with friends on the old air raid shelter. I have tried to tell my own children what it was like and a bit about the hisory of it, but I can't find any photos, land maps or mention of it anywere. Was wondering if anybody could help?
George Green (the cobbler) was my uncle and married to my aunt, Pat.
I too, went to this Children's Home in the early 70's - I was forced there by my evil mother. We used to play cricket on the front lawn. My nickname was always 'new kid'..... If you had an argument with anyone, the staff would erect a boxing ring and issue gloves to fight off against each other - can just see that happening these days! I had a terrible early childhood. Why...
I was born in Park House, Portishead in 1930. My grandmother was Ada Alice Crees (nee Seymour), who came to Somerset as a baby, but her brother was left behind in Wales with a relative. They lost contact for many years but but were reunited in 1940. The Clevedon Mercury Newspaper ran a story on this, does anyone know where I could obtain a copy of this? I spent many happy days in Portishead and often return to the area.
We hired a riverside chalet called 'La Dak' on the Martham side of the river, there were two families sharing. I remember there was no car access to the chalet so we had to park the cars next to the bridge and carry all our personal items. We soon found out there was no running water so all requirements had to be collected from a tap near the bridge. There was electricity, but rubbish ...see more
I have great memories of Mongomery School - Mr Roycroft and Mr Stone. I was the goalie in skittle ball (and I must say a good one!). We used to have a lady coming round at lunchtime to bring us drinks, which was very kind of her. I have so many happy memories to share, so if anyone remembers me from 1946 to 1950, please give me a call on 01527 520991. Annette Tomlinson now Finn.
Having returned from Australia, I got a job as controller 4 nights and Sundays, it was a great scene, what with the disco downstairs, the bar upstairs, a barber shop, restaurant, 24 lanes, and a juke box with great music, the place was just good fun. With Kenny Quarterman as the bouncer, (aided by brothers and mates, if needed), there were no problems on my shifts. A few got stroppy, and were going ...see more
We (me and older brother and sister), stayed in a relatives bungalow really close to the sea several years.. disjointed but strong memories :-
- pebble dashed walls
- those garden walls made of preformed concrete blocks with patterned holes in
- the sea wall with waves crashing over.. for some reason we took the cat (to show her) and she leapt over my dad's back
- taking the cat and kittens with us on holiday and ...see more
My great grandfather John Cheney, died in 1943. The Cheney family lived in Puncknowle for centuries and were blacksmiths. They originally came from Litton Cheney, a village nearby, in the sixteenth century, Sir Ralph and Dame Edith Cheney, being the earliest names I have found. My grandmother, Mary Elizabeth, was born the eldest daughter in 1877 to John and Ann nee Hansford, and she married ...see more
After my dad passed away in January this year (2012), I realised I knew very little about my family history. I started searching the records for dad's family - a difficult task looking for a Davies who was born in Wales! I had a stroke of luck when we came across my grandad's birth certificate. Armed with date and place of birth I found on the 1911 census that Arthur Reginald Davies(grandad ...see more
We lived in Palmerston Rd, Kilburn. My fondest memories of Grange Park were looking out of our kitchen window to see my mum walking home from work. Also I remember coming out of the 'Saturday morning pictures' in the summer and walking straight into the back entrance of the park where the tennis courts are. The earliest memory was leaving Kingsgate school to have lunch at home and then ...see more
Does anyone remember what I believe to of been called Arrow Road in Cliftonville and the Haven Hotel in the late sixties, early seventies? Would be great if anyone has any information to help me.
We lived in Johnson St opposite the school when I was young. My brothers and sisters all went to this school. The Headmaster was Mr Crossland, a nice man who drove a Rover 60 or 90 - proper Headmaster's car. There were few cars on our estate but teachers, professional people and show offs had them, one teacher was killed I think in a car crash. I recall Mrs Hutchinson's class before going up to Selby Technical school ...see more
Hi, I never expected to see anything related to Shute School. Yes there was cold porridge and great midnight feasts and if you were one of the lacrosse team, and won, a "lovely" tea. I do remember, because of the cold, having a hot water bottle under my jumper during classes and, hold on there, all the girls lying on Mahdi's floor in her beautiful office with view to the sea, listening to ...see more
I was happily transported back to my childhood reading some of the memories on this page and thought I would share some of my own. I was born in 1951 in a tiny one up, one down house in Laneside, Yews Green. During our families time there the outside loo went from being a wooden bench seat and a 'mucking out' arrangement, to a chemical toilet and then a flushed one - which froze in the ...see more
CAIN - I am researching my family tree and also trying to add some meat to the bones - if you know what I mean. My Mom was born in Salford in 1923 and the thing I find most interesting is that she was born, according to her birth certificate, at number 15 Ravald Street and the home address is given as 17 Ravald Street, Salford and I believe they lived in lodgings (rooms) not a house of their own. I have tried to ...see more
A precised extract from the chapters in my biography relating to wartime evacuation, and particularly to Garnant.
I stared morosely out of the window and watched the landscape slip by as the steam train chugged its way through the Black Mountains. The teacher and I finally alighted at Ammanford and boarded a bus for Garnant. "It is about a thirty minutes ride", he said. "When we get there I will take you to ...see more
I went to Ashford Grammar School and before that Echelford. We used to go to that freezing cold swimming pool!. We had to jump in. I lived in Manor Road opposite the golf course. My sisters and brother and our friends spent many hours playing on the golf course, climbing trees, finding golf balls and selling them to other golfers for 2/6d. On the day my sister got married a golf ball came through our ...see more
I lived in a flat which was part of Duncombe Hall which was later knocked down and flats built on the land - still called Duncombe. It was fine old house - my flat was the servants annexe above the kitchens. I used to walk along the towpath with my baby in her pram, into Staines. Mothers with school age children used to walk that way too and one day I heard that a child had fallen into the river but been ...see more
Having parents brought up in Newbiggin, Joyce Hall, daughter of Hilda Hall, postmistress of the collery post office and Dick Smith, son of Acky and Ann Smith, Storey Cresent, Newbiggin I am interested to share information of childhood visits to Newbiggin and hear from residents who remember my family. Joyce Hall, my mother, was a member of the Methodist church in Newbiggin and her ...see more
Can anyone remember a plaque over the fire place commemorating the boys from Eccles Parish School who died in the 1914-18 war? I have a personal interest in this because one of the boys was my uncle. I have been trying to find this plaque for some time, or even a photo of it.
Thank you, Robert.
My great grandparents met whilst working at Walshaw Hall. Margaret Eve was Welsh and had worked in a big house on Washway Road in Sale before coming to Walshaw Hall around 1911. There she became housekeeper and met Henry Hillier who was coachman. They got married in Wrexham in 1912.
I was born in Marsh Garth in 1959 but moved round the corner to Marshside when I was 2. I left in 1982. It looks so different now. Have lots of great memories, playing in the street and surrounding areas. Always playing on the 'tip' which was at the end of the street. Its a wonder we never caught anything or poisoned ourselves!
My brother and I were welcomed into the farming family of Mr and Mrs Skeet, where we stayed for nearly 3 years. Coming from London and the bombing to the freedom of the village took a bit of getting used to. We were soon collecting eggs in the yard and delivering milk around the village. All the other evacuees gradually went home . We were the last to leave. My experience of farm life has stayed ...see more
I was born at No 26 Nutley Lane in 1937. Surname then was Bashford.
Doing my family tree I found there were a lot of Bashfords and Wares living in that road. Bashford being my father's side and the Wares my mother's side.
Have no actual memory of living there but nice to see a photo of where I started out.
Thank you.
The truck by the shop is my great grandad's.
Born of Irish immigrants in 1951, maiden name Power, I lived in Maygrove Rd and used to visit Timms sweet shop alot. I went to Kingsgate School and the Grange Park most lunch times, and every Sunday I had to attend mass at Quex Rd Church. My parents used to go to the Black Lion pub most Saturdays and my father used to also go to the North London pub. On Sunday evenings I used to go to the State ...see more
I was born in the house that was opposite Allens the chemist. I remember going into the butchers to get a bone for my dog every Saturday. Outside the bike shop was some bubble gum machines, which I used a lot along with my 2 brothers. I remember the library that was over the swimming baths as well.
I also spent many happy hours on the allotment with my dad, that was down the road next to the chemist.
Hi. . . I also recall my time in the camp, I think it was around 57/58. I remember waving to my mum, crying as the bus pulled away. I went with my sister, 3 weeks was going to be a long time. I also recall the awful camel coats we all had to wear when all the girls went out with matching tartan hair ribbons. Can anyone remember going to Sunday school and we all had to sing "sunshine corner oh its jolly fine its for ...see more
Do you remember seeing a field of giant mangel wurzels in Finedon?
When I was still a lad, Finedon farmers were still following a fifteenth century practice of growing the huge white and yellow beetroots for cattle food. I remember seeing several fields of them down Harrowden Lane. As a seven-year old, I had a very intimate acquaintance with them. We lived in Plackett's Yard which abutted the Wallis farm, ...see more
On My Finedon website I received this e mail.
As an expatriot I thought you would like a message. I was born in Finedon in 1912, and left for Canada in 1928. I lived in Placketts Yard and Ivy Lane. Attended the infants school at Lime Tree end, and then the boys school on Church Hill, and graduated to Mulso School on Wellingboro Road with Capt J. F. Sutton as Headmaster. I performed in the miracle plays ...see more
Grew up in Newmarket Street, Knighton. Like most kids at that time we never had new clothes & had little food. I went to Avenue Road School when I was four years old, this was in 1939 just before the war. Craddock Arms Pub was at the end of the street, trips made regularly by my father. Dad sent me a postcard many years later of Old Knighton Schools nearby. Does a picture of this exist today. We were lucky not to ...see more
I was so homesick. The song "Deep Purple" made me cry because I'd heard it at home.
We had two visitors the first Sunday of the month from 2.0-4.0. We went home for a month at Pesach. I wasn't allowed to go to my brother's wedding if I was to return to the home in the middle of the year.
We had 1/2 p crossed off our account every Saturday and could choose sweets. That wasn't enough for me so I stole from ...see more
Our family immigrated to Australia in 1955 (we were Ten Quid Poms) but I still have acute memories of life in Lewisham. We lived in at 44 Aislibie Road, Lee Green, in a two-story semi-detached, one half of which had been bombed in WW2, before we lived there. It will be noted that it's the only semi-detached house in the street with a different style of dwellings ( built in the early ...see more
I attended Poole Grammar from 1956-64, and saw your house almost daily. The school then was almost opposite the house, it was torn down when the Seldown Bridge was built. The school was very overcrowded so we used the park in our lunch break.
I have inherited a fob watch from my grandfather. It is inscribed D. G. S. Vaughan Prize 1891 Modern Department ............................. Awarded to A. Kendall His name was Arthur William Kendall. He later married Laura Regina Davidson. Would love to hear from anyone who may have stories, photos or connections from that time.
My mother with her father, Alfred Stroud, mother Caroline, (my mother's name was Doris) with two sisters and four brothers came over by ship in 1902 from Stroud, England. Everyone was sick except my grandfather who ate pickled herring. They settled in Little York (Toronto, Ontario) where my grandfather was a building contractor.
I heard many stories of Stroud. The family always sang the old songs. My ...see more
Mum and Dad took me from Elm Park to Romford where I became lost in the Romford market! I remember being sat upon a stall by a policeman where I was found by my parents! I barely remember all of it!!! We lived on Warren Drive in Elm Park! Marlene (nee) Bennett. I live on Vancouver Island now
I was born at West View, Stanley in August 1939. My father bought 2 cottages and knocked them into a very large house. I had 5 older siblings and my mother's father lived with us. Our family name was House. I loved every minute I lived in that house. Being way out in the country we were free spirits. We fished and paddled in the river, picked flowers in the woods (now gone) and played in the fields ...see more
My mum and granma lived here during the war, when the Tannery was in operation. I have some lovely stories of the Whist that my mum told me.
I think it was about 1967, we moved down from Wallasey, Merseyside to number 7 Williams Row, miners cottages at the top of Guest Street. I remember my first day at Fochriw Infants, it was like a whole new beginning, made some new friends. Great times, the memories, the tin bath in front of the open fire, the back garden, a big open field with slack heaps that me and my bro would run up and down for hours, the wrought ...see more
Does anyone remember my mother? Her name was Margaret Joyce Goldman. She sang at the Clay Pigeon pub I believe and met my father, Robert Shillinglaw there. This happened in the early 1940s. She passed away a couple of years ago and if anyone knew of her I would love to hear. She came from the Greenford Road originally.
Her son, Barry Dady
During the 1960s' we frequently spent our summer camp in Great Durnford; happy days! I remember the local church had a big book chained to a lectern, but it was not a Bible, and there were what looked like shuttlecocks around the arched doorway; they were, in fact, supposed to be the heads of angels, with their wings.
My mother sang at the Clay Pigeon in the nineteen forties. Her name then was Margaret Joyce Goldman. She met my father, Robert Shillinglaw and they married. I believe they lived in Eastcote for a while. Margaret came from Greenford Road. She later worked for Coles pram and toy shop in Greenford.
If anyone remembers her, I would love to know as she is now deceased.
I am her son, Barry Dady
My father took my mother and I on holiday to Woolacombe every year in the 1950's. At that time, in the height of the Summer months we would be the only family on the main beach (as well as the Barracane Beach where we searched for Cowerie shells). At that time the surrounding land, including the beaches, were owned by Sir Francis Chichester's mother and what she said went!! There were no Donkeys or Punch ...see more
Anyone out there know the Barham family? They lived in Goodwin Road, Waddon. Dad was a fireman. The kids were Audrey, Alan and Sidney.
I was was born at Abergarw hostels in 1947. I have lovely memories of my childhood living there. Lived in Ogmore Gardens right by the river. Every summer we would build a dam across the river to make a pool where we would spend our days learning to swim, I think all us hostel children learned to swim in Ogmore River. Also there was a community hall where pantomimes were held with the cast made up of hostel ...see more
I was in Mrs Machins class at Goldenhill C of E school during this year and our class room was in the grave yard. We were asked one afternoon to do a fire drill and we would have to leave via a door in the back of the room leading to and through the graveyard. There had been rumours of Molly Leigh (Burslem witch) being buried there, and people walking through and getting their legs grabbed from beyond the ...see more
My husband Colin, has asked me to search for pictures of red rock in Kidsgrove near to Birchrnwood. He played there between 1973 and 1976 and wondered what the rocks were constructed from, due to their unusual colour, any photos or info would be great, thanks, Tina (a Goldenhill girl).
I also remember I helped erect that dastardly barrier, so it falling as I passed was poetic justice!
Well, I would like to say that I replied to a number of members on this forum who kindly replied back to my messages to them, I must say though that I am surprised and disappointed that no one has replied to my posting, some members must of frequented or still do some of the places, pubs or clubs that I mentioned and also the people or friends that I know or who have unfortunately ...see more