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My name is Malcolm Ruscoe and was born in 1945 and lived all my single life in Weber Street, Collyhurst and I am now in my 70s.
I am in the process of writing my biography for my grandchildren to read when I am no longer around to ask any searching questions of me! I attended St Oswald’s School, and I have searched the internet for a photograph of the school to include in the book, but all to no avail. These searches ...see more
I was born in West Common Road in an old cottage next door to my grandfathers' shop in 1940,Sadly the shop was bombed in the war and was then moved to Hayes Lane. It was Hayes Stores, which my father took over when my granddad retired.I went to Baston School with my sister and we lived firstly in Sandiland Crescent and then Ridgeway, I still visit Hayes from time to time and
have such happy memories,
Gill Moreton nee Tidbury
I used to live in Hinton Avenue, off Barrack Road. I went to school in Martindale Road initially and then onwards to he Junior School in Cambridge Road leaving in 1961. Mr Such was headmaster, Mrs Wilson was my first teacher here, followed by Miss Elborn, Mr Gilbert and Mrs Peck. After The 11+ exam I went to school at Spring Grove Grammar, getting there via the 120 bus route from Hounslow Heath to ...see more
Does anyone remember my family ,the Walsh 's of 76 Fitzwarren Street, Salford 6.
My name is Katherine Walsh I have a sister Sylvia and a brother Gordon .My parents were Fred and Joyce .The house we lived in was next but one to the Royal Picture house and our Grandfather had the boot and shoe repair shop on Langworthy road ,his name was Henry Millington.All 3 children went to Langworthy road school ,Gordon went on to ...see more
What a memory, I was there from 1957 to 59, I remember being in bed for the first year with the school trolley coming every day, learning basket work, and making little red riding hood baskets for the nursing staff. I had a young boy in the bed next to me that had Stills Disease, and a blind girl the other side.
I think the the main Dr's name was Thomas, but what a great nursing team.
Great memory's.
David Overfield
davidoverfield1@gmail.com
Does anyone have photos of this street in Liverpool 8 especially of the street parties during the 40s to late 50s. Nancy Richards ne Ward
This lady was my auntie married to my dad's brother. She originally lived at Spring House, 62 Bower Hill, Epping and in the fifties my aunt and uncle built their bungalow in the back garden of Spring House, sold Spring House, and lived in the bungalow until their deaths.
Ann Shakespeare Youngs was born at The Spotted Dog Public House in Ivy Chimneys in 1905.
She died in 1998.
My name is Eamonn J Miller. Born 06 05 1954 at 11 Plumpton Ave. Hornchurch, attended Hacton Primary School (unwillingly I must say) Mum & Dad moved to Yorkshire taking me with them unfortunately. they bought a Fish&Chip shop and after six months were worried about my weight, My happy memories include Fella Brothers Ice cream.days out on the steam train to Southend.and my mates David & ...see more
My Grandparents moved to Worthing in June 1910. They first rented a property called Sunnyside (No 11) in Ladydell Road whilst waiting for the Church Walk houses to be completed. Then they moved into 23 Church Walk and named the house Armadale - you can still make out this name on the gate post although the name has since fallen into disuse and is almost obliterated by paint. They named the house ...see more
Hi
Does anybody remember Tommy Jenner he was from st phillips st on queenstown rd he kept in contact with my daughter but she has not heard from him in a while I was wondering if anybody knew where he was he had 2 brothers George and Brian and two sisters Joan and Ivy.
He also lived in Culvert rd Battersea he used to drink in the Queen Viv on Queenstown rd.
Thanks
Lesley
Serendipity finding this site. Unfortunately I do not remember Alan cooper but we must have been contemporaries. Like you Alan I started my education at St Hilda's in 1949. However I continued it at Breech Lane Primary until 1957 when I took the 406 in the opposite direction to Glynn Grammar at Ewell.
I well remember the Police Houses, being born in and brought up at 5 Chequers ...see more
I was born in milk street Hyde in the 40's went to Greenfield Street Juniors then onto Leigh street Secondary, I so remember Hetts sweet shop the ABC minors at the Stannies, the market, woolworths, the house that jack built, the May queen and whit walks when we all got dressed up, even with little money, we looked our best, I remember tide marks, round the neck and down the arms due to smogs etc, we didn't get ...see more
I was born in Flexbury Park Nursing Home, Bude in Nov 1942. My parents lived at the time in Breakwater Road.
Does anyone know where this nursing home was ?
It appears that when my father returned on leave from the RAF they asked St Michael and All Angels to Baptize me on a Wednesday.When this request was denied my mother informed the vicar that there was a war on ! I was duly baptized on Wednesday 17 Dec 1942 !
G Thompson
My first job was at the Royal Bath Hotel in 1956 where I learnt all aspects of Office Work for 2 and half years. Boss was called Mr Dagley, and there were 12 of us in the Office. I was a very nervous 16 year old having just left Parkstone Grammar School for girls, and my first job!!! The first day, I was assigned to help the wages clerk, and was asked to tot up the columns of figures - no problem, as ...see more
I was born at no. 2a Elizabeth Cottage in Hoe Lane in 1949.Left there about 1953, but have no photos of the cottage.I know it was demolished around the mid 60's, and replaced by flats.My sister who was born there in 1946 remembers Robo's shop on the opposite corner.Would love to see a photo of my birthplace, if anyone can help please.The cottage was rented, and the family who owned the property were the Hales.My ...see more
I was there in march8th 1954
Anyone got any photo sets of that intake ???
I am bill. Jolley. From Wigan
At. Gunnerbill1@blueyonder.co.uk
I was at park hall camp from 8th March 1954
Don't remember much about it as I,m 81
But I was wondering if anyone from my intake has any photos of our passing out parade ,
Sure would be grateful for any,,,,,,I am Bill. Jolley. From Wigan
At. Gunnerbill1@blueyonder.co.uk
I was at greenacres approved school in 1965. Miss Goldsmith was the headmistress. Wicked woman. I worked on the farm after coming out of the classroom at 15, Mr. Hayes was the teacher a Welsh man very nice. Miss trgenza was the in charge of the farm. I became a young farmer. The girls I remember from there are. Rachel craddock, Jackie Davis, Pamela craddock. Lois Henley.A girl named Charlene but can't remember her last ...see more
I loved Burnt Oak as it was at that time.I started school at the Annunciation in 1942 with Kathleen Oatts and Irene Keech,they both lived in Langham Gardens. in 1948 I moved on to St Thomas's in Stanmore until1949 then I moved on to St.James's.I lived at 62 mostyn Road until 1957.I, like everyone there loved Toni's ice cream.I worked at genners sweet and toy shop on a Saturday whilst ...see more
So many memories of Farnham. Although I was born in Aldershot much of our shopping was done in Farnham. I recall the joys of the Christmas card display in a basement below the stationers that was under the colonnade. My first dancing class was held in the practice room of the Castle theatre - always we liked to dance to the Skaters waltz. We danced at garden parties around the town and once at some special show ...see more
The Holmes Family of LADY HALL, Farming and Iron ore on the census it had 6 rooms, They named one Daughter Lady presuming after Lady Hall.
Well may add more later Sandra Nee Holmes 5th Generation down the ladder. 1841 Head of the house was Thomas Holmes, wife Sarah .Ref- HO107 Census Millom.
My grandparents and later my uncle had a pub in North Weald...I think they moved there after the war.. Alf & Flo Mortimer. and later their son Alf Mortimer..I seem to think it was the King's Head but I could be mistaken....I remember it had an orchard at the back of it.. My mum, Iris Garofalo, was also a WAAF stationed at North Weald during the war...including when it was hit by the Luftwaffe.
Hi my names Denis Parker and I was born in Red Bull 70 years ago this year my grandad had a shop right on red bull locks and my parents and brother are buried in All saints Church Lawton My other grandparents had a house on The Wharfe opposite the shop. I just wondered has anybody else got any memories or photos . I would love to hear from you yours Denis
I was raised in Manchester 1943-1967 when I emigrated to the US.
I remember special Excursion Trains, that left from Victoria Train station to Blackpool usually on Bank Holidays. We packed jam butties and tea in a thermos and our cossies, just in case it was warm enough to go paddling in the
sea. I can remember rides on donkeys and our treat was either an ice cream or a stick of Blackpool
Rock. I always wanted to ...see more
I lived in Birley street with my parents and brother Colin. I have very happy memories of shaftesbury park school and later on Clapham county grammar school. Many days were spent on Clapham Common and at battersea park, where the funfair used to be. I can remember going to Clapham Junction either to the cinema or for a wimpy or just to mooch around the shops. Northcott road had a big market and was always busy. I ...see more
Was this the lovely little building on the south east corner of the roundabout at the top of Ongar ("The Four Wantz"?) as you head out northwards? It was allowed to decay and eventually disappeared. It had unusual shaped windows and must have been very old, made out of wattle and daub. Now the area at the roundabout has buildings all round and is hardly recognisable. There were some really lovely old buildings around Ongar when I was young, it had a real country atmosphere.
I was in there at least twice. I was about 11yrs old. I was in for bed wetting. Don't know why it was necessary? I have some bad memories but I also met some nice people as well. I recall a nurse called sister Hartley. When she entered the dining room at breakfast time we all had to stand up and say good morning sister Hartley. She was a tyrant, a Miss Trunchbowl. I remember when the place was inspected ...see more
Am I right in remembering this pub had sawdust on the floor? The posts outside seemed to be designed for riders to tie horses to. There was only one bar and it was a big one. It was a bit like a wild west bar (or am I being too romantic?) and was a little out of the way. It was the only pub I knew where you could buy chocolates and chocolate bars as well as the usual drinks, peanuts and ...see more
50 years ago next month my wife and I were married in St.Marks church in Mitcham. Marion Cornell was one of our bridesmaids. If you see this Marion, or any one that knows you, we would like to hear from you . My wife is Carol Snowdon nee Rutledge.
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My Grandfather spent some time here in the early 1900s as a Barnardos boy put in care from Highbury via Dr Barnardos in Mile End in London, he stayed here until he was old enough to be moved on to a naval college in Norfolk in order to train for the Royal Navy. He had a hard childhood. When he went up to Norfolk he got so hungry he had to eat raw swedes and turnips growing in the fields. In ...see more
I worked as a van salesman out of the Ipswich factory in the 1970s . Mr guyllot was the supervisor for the six vans. I did the Clacton area Tuesday's, Thursday's, and Saturdays. Up to Bury St. Edmunds on the other days. Is there anyone out there that worked for them at that time. Cannot remember any other names. My name is Peter Harris (Not related)
My mum worked as a secretary at Claybury, first for one of the consultant doctors at the Tower and then down in Claybury Hall with the School of Nursing headed at the time by Christine Hancock, who was also the leader of one of the two nursing unions. Mum got me a summer job during my first year at college in the laundry. That was an experience. Those corridors were very long and echoing and there ...see more
I stayed here when i was around 7 years old so around 1980 (could be 79). i was on the ground floor in a room facing lawns which had open doors on to the patio with six or 7 others. upstairs was for teenagers with which we couldn't go up there. i was there for around three months and it was a fantastic time and the staff were really nice. i even remember a staff member bringing in a big bag of action man toys ...see more
This photograph actually shows Adele Avenue off to the left and the road going down the Beehive is Harmer Green Lane. Just before the Beehive there is a road off to the right which goes under the railway bridge and passes the Cowper Arms. That is Station Road.
I lived in Digswell from around 1950 until 1968. My father, Walter Chapman, was the porter on the station for many years and was very well ...see more
I remember a holiday here when I was just four years of age - some 60 years ago- and being taken into the hills for trout fishing ..... we stayed at The Emlyn Arms Hotel........ is the hotel renamed as I should like to revisit.
Hi carol I was so pleased to read your post I too have many happy memories of Peckham and I remember you very well I am Chris Kindred; maybe the Chris you mention in your post I hope so I am still in touch with Graham Long and Franie Reardon haven,t seen Freddie Smith or Martin Norris for many years How lucky where we to grow up in that place at that time I have saved a lot of the music which was played at ...see more
Oh I remember it so well, as if it where yesterday. nobody knew what film we were going to see, until the saturday morning, the noise still rings in my ears as everybody cheered when the name Hopalong Cassidy was disclosed.After the cheering all went quiet until the chase when boos could be heard when the robbers appeared then mad cheers as hopalong cassidy appeared. Yes those were the days. Tony Barton
Hi. I have lots of memories of Cam House throughout the 60's. My name is Desmond Lapham. My Mother Sybil Lapham was a long time domestic in Cam and also worked in most of the other houses as was her friend Connie Bowers who worked in Humber.
The housemother at the time I went there with my Mother was Miss Edwards (Miss. Ed) Another domestic working in Cam was Vera Sarbutt and the cook was Kit Smith.
some of the children ...see more
I was born in Eccles 1945 moved to 36 The Park Eccles from 1950s my name then was Sylvina Wilks I also went to Eccles Parish 1950 also Ellesmere Park from 1956-1960
I was born in Edgware Hospital in 1956, and lived at 318 Deansbrook Road.
My name is Valerie Hood and I have wonderful memories of growing up there until I was 17 and we then moved to Potters Bar.
I knew all of my neighbours, and many from other streets nearby.
As a child we used to play over the fields just down the road, jumping the stream and having great fun.
It was a short cut through to Mill Hill, ...see more
In 1964 I met and fell in love with a man who til me his name was Walter Main Beck, he was 27 and he came from Falkirk. This was in the summer of 1964 and the place was Aldershot Hampshire, the Manor Park Funfair. He worked on one of the rides but when the fair moved on he stayed. I have tried to find out what happened to him, if anyone out there has any knowledge of where he went I would love to know
I'd be very interested to hear any memories about the father and son icecream team. They had a wooden icecream cart, which was pushed from Chichester to the beach and back
I went to Bucsh House Open Air School from about 1961 to 1966. Miss Halladay was my teacher. Class 5. The class had huge windows which were opened it was chilly at times. Miss Burrage was the Head Mistress. Miss Sherwood was the School nurse. I remember Mr Smith my next teacher he was bald and wore a beret. My favourite subject was history. Our other teacher's were Mr Sutton ( Smith) Miss Williams, Mrs ...see more
I lived in Bletchley from 1959 to 1964 I lived in Caenarvon crescent and remember the cattle market , the old RAF camp St Mary's church where my two younger brothers were christened, the Shoulder of Mutton pub was there then and I often walked past. I went to Chestnuts combined school then Wilton secondary school. I don't remember Chestnuts being called that when I was there. I loved going on the cattle market even though the smell was terrible.
Hi
I hope someone from my time at Clifton infants and juniors will see this and get in touch. It would be great to hear from someone.
We had newly arrived in the UK in 1965 and joined Clifton Infants and then the Juniors before leaving for Secondary School in 1971. I still have vivid memories of my time there and remember amongst others the following teachers. In the infants Mrs Camp [head teacher], Mrs ...see more
I was born in Park Hospital in 1935. We lived in Gaskell road.
any one remember the walkers that lived in Cornwallis place,i believe patsy walker lived there,now deceased.but her husband tony calver originally from stortford.still lives in little walden road.and yes I also remember the prefabs,i had a friend there Sheila philipson,who I believe lives in the states some where,i also live in the states,would love to know who ever ...see more
I moved into Pillaton in 1950 at the age of 10 to a smallholding, High Kernock. It was a bit of a culture shock moving from Plymouth to a bungalow with no amenities at all but we got on fine. The viullage then had some amenities in the form of a pub, The Royal Oak, a store, Post Office and a blacksmith. Now all these have gone leaving only the pub. so people have to go out of the village for everything. Down by the ...see more
I went to the grammar school in 1960 I think. It was the last year that it occupied the old building in Coalville, a beautiful building unfortunately already too small to accomodate all pupils. The first year were sent to an old school in Griffydam and the second year to an old school in Whitwick. I was pleased to go to the new school up towards the Oaks when that opened for my second year.
I lived in ...see more
i believe a friend called angela moran searching for me. i dont know the surname . were u angela walker. maybe you married. my surname isnt flood anymore. u can find me on Facebook. dawn whiteley. many thanks. x
The Singer Shop, at 11 George Street, had a record department upstairs. You can just make out the 'S' of their name at the extreme right of the photo and also a display rack below it, with a notice that says 'Budget Price Records'. I remember buying the first Spencer Davis Group album there when it came out in 1965. Their window display had a lot of French picture sleeve E.P.’s and my friend Mick Cantwell bought one ...see more
I was born in London in 1933 and later, when the Ideal Homes Estates were constructed, my parents with me, moved to Howard avenue at Bexley. Danson Park was the place to go to. Everything happened there. Firework displays viewed from the North Bank each year and, I can remember a kids fancy dress competition in which I was dressed up as Mickey Mouse complete with the face mask which went completely over my ...see more
Happy memories of watching cricket at New Road in the 1950s, the most well-watered pitch in the country! It was often under water for three winter months each year, when the Severn chose to flood.
My dad was friendly with Sid Styler, the groundsman at the time. Dad arranged for Sid to get me a cricket bat signed by the visiting Aussie team that year, as a 10th birthday present.Seem to remember names such ...see more
Seem to remember having my short back and sides here when I was a nipper in late 40s, early 50s. Had to go down a flight of stairs to the basement, below the tobacconists on the ground floor. Always wondered why the men were asked 'anything for the weekend sir?' and I wasn't! I would have loved a lollipop!
Went there between 1953-56, prior to going to the Tech. As far as I recall, teachers there included Bourne( Head), Jenkins (Deputy), Court, Morgan, Davies,Hooper,Mclean, Jones,Houghton. I seem to remember that Mr Morgan collapsed and died during a staff v boys soccer match.
I have a photo somewhere of Eric Hooper's class of 53. Proud to say that I could name 40 out of the 42! All good guys to a man!
My family's houses were situated next door to the chapel. In fact part of the chapel was built on what was some of our land. Family name was Chambers and in the early 1900s my Great grandfather William was the village blacksmith. When I was a young girl I lived at the smithy: now called Willow View. At the time it was literally one up one down with the smithy at the back. I can remember the large iron rings in the ...see more
You were my rock and you kept me safe I will miss you on your bday 11/4 2016 sweet dreams mum your loving son David xxxxxxxxxxx
I am wondering if anyone remembers my grandfather Dr. Kenneth (Ken) Simon. He had a practice in Maidenhead in a house called Marlborough along the river next to the sounding bridge but the entrance to his surgery was at the back entrance. His patients included the actress Betty Davis who used to stay at Skindles Hotel, also, my grandmother Phyllis (Phyl) and my mother Gian (Gillian) Simon ran the pub inside ...see more
I am wondering if anyone remembers my grandfather, Dr. Kenneth Simon, he used to have his surgery just down the road from Skindles, and amongst other guests looked after the actress Betty Davis when she stayed at the hotel. Also, my grandmother Phil Simon and my mother at one point ran the pub inside Skindles hotel back in the 1960's. The hotel was where my aunt had her wedding anniversery, it is terribly sad that ...see more
Hi I'm sorry this is not a memory but I am looking for someone called Chris he lived around defendants in the 80s long blonde curly hair had a friend called Dave with dark hair he owned a pick up truck which I believe was red, he would have been born in late 50s very early 60s I know it's a long shot but if anyone even has the slightest vague memory it could help please my email is gemxtaylor1986@yahoo.co.uk
Hopefully this - my school until 1946 - is still standing. I attended during the war, and clearly remember the reception class at the end of the building (where we had to have a sleep each afternoon). Also the Air Raid shelters in the playground where we sat during a raid and sang songs like' ten green bottles', and I remember the teachers sitting there knitting!!. Surprisingly, I walked to school at the age of ...see more
I remember walking up the steps and through the big ian gates. Seeing all the stalls full of fish, meat, veg it was a wonderful market. We would go out of the other side into the open market which is now john Street market. Those were the day's.
I started my career in public health as Additional Sanitary Inspector in Gainsborough in 1947 at the magnificent salary of £390 per annum with a cycle allowance of £12. John Carter was the Chief and, apart from a Clerk,and the Medical Officer, the only other employee was a retired butcher who not only was the rat catcher,- but was required to carry out meat inspection at the slaughterhouse !! ...see more
I was a Public Health Inspector in Grimsby from 1950 to 1954 when I moved to Suffolk. I remember going to the old and new slaughterhouses to do meat inspection, working all hours and getting nothing for it ! We had to take 'overtime' as time off when it suited the boss, Harold Parkinson, NOT when it suited us ! We were busy surveying all the old houses for clearance but remember the ladies all having a rail ...see more
I was at Clare, from 1958 - 60. Dampier House I think (actually I think it was Eliot House)....I don't know if anyone remembers me? It was an interesting couple of years, roaming free in the Somerset countryside - a little bit like "Lord of the Flies" perhaps?! I also remember spending a little time preparing Brympton for occupation in the summer of 1960 before I moved on.
I am searching for my best pal, Tony ...see more
I was born in Bromley, Kent in 1940.My childhood was spent alternating between my mother and father's house called, from memory, either Stafford or Stratford House, on the right hand side proceeding from the Chestfield Swalecliffe railway bridge and my Aunt Florrie's bungalow, under the aforementioned bridge, turning right and her home, 'Dovedale', St John's Road Swalecliffe being on the left.
My ...see more
Hello Peter. My name is Richard Abbott I know the Hart family very well. We lived at "Manor Woods" Hever Avenue. My dad was a serving Army Officer and bought our bungalow off a Mr Knight in 1950, after my dads posting to India The 'Harts' had another son by the name of Ian. Ther shop was called "Handy Stores". It was on our land that a Doodlebug crashed, the wing ...see more
hello, my name is nicolas fumarola . i used to live in the country village of menith wood in worcestershire. i have already posted a reflection of my times and people i knew so i will not go over it again. it has come to my notice that a mr derek hall has put up his memories here too and we know each other very well as we oftenplayed together . i was however best mates with his brither martin ...see more
During the late 1880's my great grand father Thomas Sampson Lancaster farmed and raised his family of ten children in Hockley Heath, and Umberslade Church was their local place of worship. There are now many grave-sites of the Lancaster Family in the Church Yard. My family moved to the south coast after WW2, and moved around several times - however, the Umberslade Church so ...see more
I attended this school from 1962 to 1970, living in First Avenue, South Kirkby.
Infants was a lovely time with motherly teachers, afternoon naps and lots of play. Mrs Stewart was the head - she was stern but fair.
The juniors was where you encountered more discipline and men teachers, Mr Thorpe was head at the time.
Then there was Mr Smeaton with lots of knowledge about the environment ...see more
I lived in Timperley from the age of seven in 1953 till the age of fifteen in 1961. Our family lived on Heyes Lane opposite the Congregational church and next to an empty lot I remember the incredible bonfires we had on Nov 5th as the empty lot provided us with lots of room to build the biggest bonfire possible.
I walked to Timperley C.O.E.primary school every day with my friends Geoff Davies and Raymond ...see more
my granddad ran the swimming /slipper /public baths his name was Talbot I learned to swim there as dad was an instructor. I went to the school across the road Any one who knows more get in touch thank you
I was at the prep school from 47 to 51 and then moved to the senior school. John Vivian Keith Marshall Stephen Impey and Geoffrey Ellis amongst many others were all in the same forms as me during that time. Mr Gobles took over some time in the fifties and the school went down hill then. I learnt later that he moved to be head of Hendon air college, or whatever it was called.
Someone mentioned Universal Stores in Harrow. Ii ...see more
I was raised at 63 millett rd Greenford and after the war moved to 1 eastmead ave Greenford I left there in 1955 moved to USA to Oregon.
Colin James
I was born and lived in Hengist Road opposite Collindale Ave near Brook Street and the Rec as we called it, I'm Tony Messum and I shared with my Brother Michael, and Sister Patricia and my buddies were Dennis Roker, Jimmy Luck, Leslie Cowan, Keith Keeble, David Shovella, John,Richard, and Derek Humphreys and who was the one with the glasses. All of my buddies lived in Horsa Road and ...see more
i'm currently working on a university project called image and text where i have to produce a photobook, for this i am looking at the memories people have of growing up / living in wolverhampton,
for this i have created this simple online questionaire and would find it realy helpful since i've noticed that lots of people on here are from or have memoeries of living around here if anyone could ...see more
I was at school in Essex in the early 50's but my parents lived in Bideford at ! Cottingham Crescent behind the old Grammar school. My stepfather Ernest Jewell worked for Beers , which I think was a builders, and my mother Edith Jewell was manageress of Bromleys, a bakery and restaurant about halfway up the High street on the right hand side , a couple of doors up from MacFisheries.. I would travel down for the ...see more
My memory is of Shotley bridge hospital in May 1960 I was four years old and had been born with a hole in the heart. I was token by ambulance to shotley bridge to have my heart surgery.
There was no children ward in the hospital, so I was put on the women's ward.
There was a young girl on the ward she was 16 called Dorothy she had heart problems to, hers was inoperable. During my three weeks stay my ...see more
In the 1950s at 4yrs old, I attended St Salvadoris Convent in Kitters Green, Abbots Langley. I was so happy there. My teacher was Sister Bernosa and the Head teacher Sister Jemma. I understand the Convent burnt down and the flats built. In later years when married, I lived on the corner of Garden Rd and Breakpeare Road and also in a cottage opposite the now gone Apex Garage. Does anyone have any ...see more