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I was born in 1931 at Mount Vernon N.H in nearby East Retford. My father was a charge warder at Rampton State Institution. Woodbeck was the exclusive housing estate for staff working at the State Institution.
We were allocated a Staff House at number 44 Woodbeck.
I remember particularly the war years 1939 -`45 and as I found out later, we were on the direct bombing line for the German Bombers attacking the ...see more
My family lived in a house that I thought was in the devils punchbowl in Hindhead. We lived there late 60's early 70's. I could be mistaken as I was only 7 years old.
I believe it was called Hill Lodge. It was off a main road and I remember a large garden before it became nature.
My parents then moved to Germany and I attended The Grove school in Hindhead.
If anybody knows where Hill ...see more
My dad was the manager of Elliotts Shoe Shop in Purley from 1949- 1952, after he was demobbed from active service in the War. We lived above the shop in one of the flats. I would love to see any pics that may be available of the shop and the alley way behind the shops. I remember shopping with my mum, using coupons, as rationing was still in effect. On Sundays we would walk up a hill to a park.
I lived at 20 Brassington Street. I was born in 1962 and went to Trafford Road School. I would love to hear from someone who maybe lived in our street, or was in Miss Anderson's class. Happy memories of Salford back then, my nanna lived in Robert Hall Street.
Are there any pupils out there who went to Canada Road Primary School. Walmer, Deal. Kent, U.K. in the War years of 1941 to '45? The Headmaster's name was Mr Morris, and his favourite saying was: 'Open your books to page 43, and I don't want to hear another word out of you'. He then promptly nodded off to sleep, whilst we threw out 'nibbed' pens into the wooden ceiling, or tried dipping the hair of the ...see more
In 1941 when I was 10 years old we lost our home in the Plymouth blitz. Having been to Crackington before the war on holiday and staying at Baypark Farm (Mr and Mrs Coombs) we arranged to go there again. Living as holiday guests for any length of time was unsustainable so we very very fortunate to be able to share a bungalow with a wonderful couple (Mr and Mrs Henry Knight). Mr Knight was the local ...see more
This lovely fountain has been around for years, but some things have disappeared. Does anyone know what happened to the lovely black clock that was in Royal Square?
I am not from Redditch but my hubby is...I moved here in 1985 is this what the market place looked like before the Kingfisher Centre took over and made this a walkway? I just can't imagine it!
Wow so many happy memories in Osterley. Why do things have to change, those were the good old days and I sure miss 'em. Wendy Banfield
My goodness! Just where I grew up. I lived in Osterley Avenue and this looks like Osterley before the great West Road cut Thornbury Road in half!
Nice to see your name again Mike. I well remember the New Inn as it was where my dad had a garage for his car when we lived at Bank cottages and later Fessey Road. There were then 4 pubs in the village; New Inn, White Lion, The Bell, and the Rose & Crown. We moved on from the village in the early 60's and I now live in Market Harborough.
I too, remember Mrs Thomas's sweet shop (where you could get a penny lolly 'Yum Yum!') also Mrs Baileys wool shop, Ramsons Indian haberdashery shop, La Strada restaurant, Mrs Thomas in the Chemist, Mr Hales hardware store, United Dairies then changed to Alliance. The Delicatessen, Unwins the Off-Licence, Platts food shop, Junes hairdressers, a Bakery shop, and somewhere there was a Butchers shop, ...see more
In the late 1950's I spent much time down here watching the shipping. First I would go to the Library in Culver Street to look at the Lloyds News sheet to see which boats were arriving or leaving. I would also look the ships up in Lloyds Register to find out the details of the ships.
I remember the smalles of petrol being unloaded and the slightly obnoxious smell from the works on the quayside, making Fire ...see more
I remember in my 1st year at the Royal Grammar School (1955), I was selected to read the 1st lesson at the school Carol Service at the Town Hall. Also the borough organist was Leonard Simpson who was also organist and choir master at St Mary at the Walls Church where I was a chorister in the late 50's. I also remember coming to a dance here with my parents who were involved in the organisation. I suspect it was the BP Guild, but not sure.
As kids we used to hang out at the shops in the evening as most my friends lived above the shops; the Alliance, Junes the hairdresser, the Launderette, and Osterley Wines off-licence. I remember Peter, Bridget, and their daughter Anne Donohue and of course their dog Whiskey. We used to sit on the wall near Unwins and chat and mess around. My friends were Gary Fisher (from Junes ...see more
I lived in Salisbury Avenue and once at St John's Green Junior School this was my route home. Playing on the walls of the assault course, amongst other escapades. Unfortunately, when I was back there in 2012 it was a building site. Infact, virtually all the barracks had disappeared and I had to find my way round with a Sat Nav!
On Sundays, my mum used to bring my brother and I here to sit around the pond and feed the ducks...we loved that. Nowadays I don't even think people are allowed to feed them...infact I'm not sure there are any ducks there anymore sadly, but it was a lovely memory of times when we could.
My goodness, in 1966 my mum used to wheel me here in my pram with my brother sat on the seat at the front. A few years later in the 1970's we had many a great picnic in front of this lovely house. A great afternoon out, giving my mum a rest on the grass for a few hours whilst my brother and I tired ourselves out playing and running around. Not like now 'No Ball Games' allowed.
On holiday at the bathing pool holiday camp I met my husband to be, still together after 50 years - nothing left of pool only memories...
I knew a Michelle Wheeler of Clockhouse Lane who went to Echelford (spelling?) School 1949 - 1953. I was born in Chattern Road, Ashford in March 1942 and left Ashford Grammar at dead on 15 in 1957. Now a widower living in Gosport. My late sister, Pat Langley, was also at Ashford County but a couple of years before me. Happy days (except for the cane!)
Hello, I grew up on the Camp (and worked there) as did my mother before me. My family worked on the camp for 56 years until it was finally destroyed. I would love to hear from anyone who worked on the Camp as I am in the process of writing a book about the history of it and from the point of view of the staff. I am searching for certain photos to go into my book, particularly the Convalescent ...see more
I paid a visit here one rainy day in August 2012. A quaint little town where nothing much has changed apart from the motor vehicles.
This has been the Spread Eagle Pub for a long time. The road off to the left leads to Hawkley, the main road leads to the Ham Barn roundabout on the A3 London-Portsmouth, through West Liss with Liss behind the photographer.
Hi, I remember you, I was a at the school from 1970 to 1977. I hope you are well. They were great days at the school..
I came across this interesting page whilst looking for an old photo of Gowkshill for my Dad's funeral order of service. Dad, Billy Kane, lived at 2 the Crescent with his parents. When he married we stayed in Arniston, 43 Barleyknowe Crescent, the family moved to Dumfrieshire in 1950's with Dad's work in the pit's. Came back to Gowkshill in 1960, lived at 24 Stobhill Road, he worked in Bilson Glen until 1985 when ...see more
I have just been reading the memories of a Ms Hamilton. I used to cross the bridge on the way to and from Goldsworth Junior School as I lived in Horsell. My sister and friends would stop and fish for newts or frogs - especially when tiny frogs appeared in the spring, which would make us late home - obviously we got told off for being late. I loved that bridge it has happy memories. I now live in ...see more
Sad to hear that Jackson's is closing next year. I remember going there with my mother in the 50's and 60's to get shoes and clothing. One time in particular I remember going for shoes, and after trying them on, I put my foot in a wooden contraption which was like an x-ray machine that showed if they fitted. I could not work out how such a thing worked. Does anyone else remember this or was I imagining it?
Have only good memories of Trescott. I was born there in 1948, I lived with my parents Len and Doris Croydon. My granparents lived next door in the house as you go through the water splas. I went to Tettenhall Wood School too and the people from the Park, the Stokes,t he Klepsinskys and the Helevort brothers. My dad worked for Norman Dickinson at Pool Hall farm for many years. I used to play in the brook in those days ...see more
My nan and grandad owned Davidson's greengrocer's in Mitcham, and my mum and dad lived there with them in the 50's early 60's before moving to Cornwall, and I have very fond but distant memories of holiday's and Christmas's there as a child in the late 60's/early 70's. Unfortunately, I'm not sure of the address, but would love to know if anyone else could tell me? Was it London Road? The shops with the ...see more
I lived in Ham Close prefabs, I moved to Ham from Richmond when I was 6yrs old and went to The Orchard School. I used to go through the hedge to watch polo - Prince Philip used to play there a lot then. The polo club was right next to the Orchard. Ham and Petersham was a great place to live - the pits and Ham pond - there used to be a big bonfire guy fawkes day by the pond. My Idol, Tommy Steele, moved into Montrose ...see more
I am researching my family, the Mumerys, who lived at 24 Elm Road and owned a bakers which was bombed out in the Blitz on Bridge Road. If anyone could tell me anything else about them I would be really grateful. My family is over from new Zealand at Christmas, and I'm going to take them round the old family sites. My Grandmother was Lillian and her bothers Ted and Tom. Their parents were Benjamin and Annie. Thanks very much
Any readers out there with memories of the North Antrim coast in the 1960s might enjoy my recently published autobiographical novel SUMMER IN THE HEART (2011, IUNIVERSE). See more details on Amazon or Facebook.It is set on the North Antrim coast - Dunseverick, White Park Bay, Ballycastle and Bushmills - in the time just before electricity arrived in the area, with a lot of descrription of ...see more
I worked in Semtex on the banbery mixing vinyl for tiles, then left and became transport organiser for black rock haulage before emigrating to Austrailia, but have fond memories of my time there.
I have lived in Australia for 42 years now, But I started my married life in Mitcham, Our first home was in Glebe Court and my inlaws lived a floor above us. I loved the area around the Fair Green, I worked part time in Huttons Fish shop for 4 years also as an usherette at the Majestic Cinema. I remember all the shops mentioned in the above, also Jim Peters the optometrist, I still have the spectacle case I got my ...see more
Hi, My name is Robyn Arkinstall and I live in Australia. I am very interested and doing research into the Arkinstall surname, worldwide.
On Friday December 11, 1868 a James/John? Arkinstall was employed at Casterton Hall as Miss Bickersteth's Footman. Miss Jane Price (19) was the Kitchen-maid, Jennett McMillan was the Cook, John Middleton was the Groom and William Rogers was the Butler. In ...see more
This was the school I went to from 1963 until I left school in 1967. I have many fond memories of getting into trouble with a little help from friends. Mary and Wendy were two of my closest friends. My name back then was Edith Richards and I lived in Usk road on the Kenningtons estate. I was there from 1953 untill 1971 when I got married and then moved to Canada in 1973. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me.
This is where our family went when we where on holiday. My father came from Penzance and my auntie lived in custom house lane. This has loads of memories for me. Always walk up there when we come down from Somerset.
Although I was not born until 1957, I remember this photo as my dad owned Nork Motors and you can see some of the petrol pumps here. In the 1960's when I was a bit older I used to help Dad at the garage and fill cars with petrol and check their tyres. I too remember Hookhams and The Surrey Library where I would get my comic and sweets, although sometimes I would cross the road over to Eastgate and get sweets from Apps. There was a small Lloyds Bank, I think, as well just along here.
During the 2nd world war years 1944-1946, I lived at the Harp with the Edwards family. We were accommodating the Americans from the Wem area, and also the Land army from nearby Edstaston Hall. The Harp was a hive of activity, and a great place to be at that time. I was the guest of Mr Frank Edwards and worked as a domestic servant. & I then stayed on until June 1949,
I looked after the farm animals etc. ...see more
Can anyone remember a riding school and livery in speldhurst/Langton called Cobblers Yard?It was owned by a lady called Mrs Saggers and the riding school and livery were run by a lady called Francis.So many happy memories from my time there but I cant seem to find out if its still there,what happened to it.?
I boarded at St. Catherine's from 1942 until 1948, which I believe was connected to Middlesex County Council during that time. I was 3 years old when I started, my home was in Victoria Square, Clifton and my parents were both involved with the Services. The name Cooper sounds familiar for the Principal but I cannot be sure. He was a professor at Bristol University and his wife & daughter ...see more
I don't remember, but I was born at this nursing home. I was the first child of Mavis and Ed Papworth, and I was born on 31st May, 1949. My brother Frank was also born at this nursing home 2 years and 9 months later. Both my brother and his family and myself and my family now live in Perth, Australia. I attended primary school at the old school, and I remember carrying desks from the old school to the new senior school (I believe it is now a middle school).
Does anyone remember the Pauline Grout Dance School in Lampton Road and have any photos etc?
I believe I was sent to Brentwood following a stay in Hither Green Fever Hospital with whooping cough. I seem to have been in a ward named Poplars 3. I have two very strong memories of that stay. I was 5 years old. First, I was encased in a 'frame' which was made of metal but thickly padded, the padding encased in thick suede leather. It went around my head at forehead height; a long straight rod went down my back ...see more
My name is Beth McMillan - Mckay then. Now living in New Zealand. We lived in Glyn-Llan but I spent many a hour walking up and down that road to Blackmill, getting the shopping in the Co-op and little shop/post-office on the corner. Some times I would catch the Gilfach bus back home if I was rich - it was 3d - old money! - as I recall. I also have so many wonderful memories of Blackmill from very early childhood ...see more
Does anyone remember the upper deck outside pool. Spent alot of summer school holidays there, was such fun days.
Tottenham. I was born in Tottenham 1948. I remember the White Hart Inn, Devonshire Hill Lane, and the dance hall at the back. Also the park round the back of the White Hart, where I spent so much time with all the kids from my road, completely safe because in those days we had the parkie in charge of the park. He used to wear a uniform and cap if I remember rightly, and many happy days spent over the rec ...see more
I had a Saturday job in Mitchells, it was a fantastic time. So many of my schoolfriends worked there too. I was born at our house in Walton Road and moved in 1982. I do have some great memories of West Molesey. I dont go back very often, but its very different now.
I used to work in the Laboratory at Creaton Sanatorium. It was my first job after leaving Lawrence Sheriff School, Rugby. I started in the Lab at Northampton General Hospital and was transferred to Creaton. I used to cycle to and from the Sanatorium each day from Rugby through West Haddon and it was a pretty steep climb out of Hollowell. I later had lodgings with a Mrs Weekly in the village but I think I ate ...see more
My great grandfather Alfred Lyne Bradby was born at Manor Farm in 1845 and in the census of 1871 was single and had a housekeeper living there by the name of Margaret Dow. His father, Anthony Bradby and wife Elizabeth were living at Moundsmere farm Has anybody any information about the farms and owners or tenants at this time, please? I hope to visit the village at the end of October 2012.
Until the current concrete flood walls and steel piles that line the banks of the Fossdyke Canal were installed in the mid-1960s, this area of the village regularly flooded during the autumn and winter months.
Lots of fishermen from Sheffield would arrive by train during the season to take part in fishing matches staged on the Fossdyke. Fishing there as a boy, I recall the fishing being ...see more
My gggg grandfather Hamilton or James Biggar born in mid 1700s married to Marion McKie. I am looking for any info on the Biggars who lived in Lochrutton. Dumfriesshire around that time, Their son William b 1798 in Lochrutton d 1866 at Balmaclellan, Kirkcudbrightshire married Lydia Murdoch from Balmachie had 2 sons James b1839 and William b 1840 a daughter Marion b 1843 born in Balmaclellan. Please help me if you can
on the Biggars, Mckies and Murdochs Derek
Wow, Jamie! How amazing to hear from you. You're right, we were the first to have TV. It was because Dad was in advertising I think. I remember you all so clearly. I think you or Charlie had a motorbike - in fact I remember riding pillion: I think it was you. Your Dad was in wine and I remember once you being surprised that our wine cupboard was empty - that never changed! I've just ...see more
My aunt and uncle live still in Elm Street, Mr and Mrs Webb. Anyone know them ?
My grandad, now passed, used to live in Holly Street. My brother and I have many memories of Gilfach - taken there to see family for all our childhood years. Anyone know of Raymond Barrett ? He is my uncle.
My aunt and uncle still live in Elm Street. Jaqueline and Mike Webb. Please contact me if you know anyone I ...see more
I must have been about 7 years of age or even a bit younger when my mother brought me to stay in a chalet on the cliff edge, just alongside the Ship Inn. I played on the banks behind the Ship Inn and on Cat Nab and spent some really happy days in Saltburn. I remember still the sound of the sea as I was going to sleep and again when waking. Little did I realise then that my wife and I ...see more
I was born in 1937 and with the outbreak of WWII lived with my grandparents, Ollie and Maggi Owen, at 29 Cottrell Street, Aberfan, while my father served in the army. My parents were Roy and Ada Taylor, and after the war my dad was park-keeper at Aberfan Park and later at Treharris Park. I attended Pantglas School and then Quakers Yard Grammar School. We had great teachers at Pantglas, but my favourite was ...see more
Is there anyone out there who can remember a grocers shop in Worton Rd, called Wisemans ? ( spelling could be wrong ). My grandmother used to live at number 127 Worton Rd, and we lived with her as a family until we moved to Hounslow.
I remember Johnson & Clarks. My friend Rose and I used to go in and 'choose' stuff we would have in our houses when we grew up! Also, going into the booths to listen to the latest music through headphones. We also used to go to Kennards on a Saturday morning for a drink and roll and butter to watch the models walk up and down the cafeteria holding the name of the designer on a card. We thought we were sooo ...see more
It's the 5th February 1953 in the front upstairs bedroom of 15 Elm Street, and Abercwmboi welcomes a new resident - me! The house belonged to my grandparents, William Joseph and Claudia Morris. I was to remain a resident there for three years until my father, Michael John Wale finished his national service and returned to move my mother Jean and me, Martin, to our very own home. Not too much of an upheaval ...see more
The 'Ace Ballroom School of Dancing' was for many a young person the first time they had expeienced the close up contact with the opposite sex, I remember the beginning of placing our hands on each others shoulders and desperately trying not to step on each others toes, not easy! Hands were damp and nerves were on edge trying too hard to do the right thing. Mr Redman I seem to remember was one of the ...see more
Do you remember those meetings on a Sunday morning when the cycle club turned out for a day trip to Hastings or Dymchurch, maybe to Rye, etc. In charge was Harry Falvis, (not sure of the spelling), a short stocky man from the North of England. We assembled at St. Leonard's, sometimes as many as twelve, and off we went, led by Harry. His two daughters and son often made up the party and a great time was had ...see more
An update to my earlier post where I say my mum and dad live in a tenament building with an outdoor toilet shared with two other famillies, I saw that same house up for sale recently £850,000!!!!
We moved to Castleton from Heywood, my dad worked on the railway, known locally as "bags yard". We lived down Manchet Hall, they were railway houses, (long since demolished). Castleton was a lovely village in those days, not so now. Lots of shops, churches and pubs, would love to know if anyone has any photos of Manchet Hall, I have searched but in vain . Myself and my brothers all went to St ...see more
I'm trying to remember back a long time, hopefully someone can help out. Grandparents on Dad's side lived in Ystrad, in a house I think was called Pentwyn, in Penallta Road, on a slight hill not far from a railway overbridge for the Rhymney Railway. Grandpa was called Frank Wallington Field, he worked as an insurance agent and died in the 1950's, and grandma was Cecelia Field, she died in the late 60's I ...see more
Please reply to my private email H.m.west@btinternet.com and I can send you a picture. Your mother was a stunning girl with blond long hair.
My Booth family were glaziers etc in Ightham from the early 1700s until mid 1800s. Would be interested if anyone has any photos, memorabilia of them for posting on this site. I am aware that the Mote Farm House has an inscription "Joseph Booth 1806" in an attic window - any stories of past occupants of this grade II listed building of interest to me and the NT.
I was 4, and my brother 3, my mum and dad ran the off licence and lived in the flat above. Their names where Audrey and Bill Johns. My name is Barbara and my brother is Trevor. My father embezzeled £300 and was evicted from the flat and off licence. Does any one remember us? We where put up for adoption soon after. Please, anyone remembers them, they where there 3 years could u email me. thank you
Hi, I was in Hopedene in January 1968 till May of that year, my mum changed her mind and let me take my baby home which I was elated about. Two years ago I saw a name of one of the girls in there who also lived in my area; her son was looking for her. I scouted round my home town until I found her for him. It was a very happy ending for them both. I saw at least 150 girls come and go. about 80% had their ...see more
I was born in1930, in Jarvis Road South Croydon. My memory is of starting at the Davis Cinema (the largest in Europe when it was built). I remember seeing Nat King Cole perform live at the Davis. My mates and I would start with 1/2 pint in every pub between the Green Man and working along, with the same in every pub to West Croydon. We had a 1965 London cab which we bought for £30. We, the seven of us, ...see more
I moved to Cemaes to a house called the Beacons; the views from the front room were fantastic - on a clear day you could see the Isle of Man, and in winter the waves would hit the windows and would be caked in salt. We would go all night fishing off the rocks below with Hywel Jones (Hyw Bach), Gwyn Rowlands (Stitchy) and David Hughes (Dei Podge). I grew up in Cemaes from age around 11 upwards and ...see more
Hello, my name is Philip Glass. I spent two years in hospital, one at Alton and one at Hayling Island. I am approaching retirement age and am desperate to see old photos etc around about the time I was there; I went in 1950 and came out in 1952, wearing a massive boot on one leg and caliper on the other, as a result of perthes disease.
I think being cured at the age between 12-14.
I don't have many good ...see more
My maternal grandparents (Hales) lived in Rectory Cottage, Wootton, and my mother was married from there in St George the Martyr Church, in the village, to a local man John (Jack) Evans on December 26 1938. I have been led to believe that he, his father and brothers were bell ringers there and that they won awards for ringing record changes? As I am trying to trace my family tree I would be very grateful to anyone who knows anything re the two families could let me know.
I have many happy memories of High Wycombe as it was where I met my wife in 1990. We were married in 1992 and lived at the RAF Camp at Naphill. We also spent some time living in Booker Lane and our neighbours were a lovely couple mother and daughter Nora and Sylvia Barnes. Sadly, they are both now deceased but we visited them on many ocassions even when we had left the area.
Remember the Church and War Memorial well. Although, sadly, a few more names had been added to it by 1970. My cub hut was located just behind the church and as young boys we used to try and scare each other as we walked past the graveyard to Church Steet where parents would wait to take us home.
I used to walk from Trevor Road to go to school at Larkhay Road Infants, so walked passed the church many times. I think a Mrs Mervyn was the Head at that time, and I can remember that a Mrs Harris also taught me. One memory in particular was the very large tree, possibly a horse chestnut that stood in the playground.
I re-visited the area some years ago, and the playground had shrunk ! The tree was no longer there, and for that matter it was no longer a school.
The road you see, scarring the middle left of the picture, is known as Bow Road. Apparently there was a farm at the top of this road known as Bow Farm. The housing estate that was subsequently built in the post war years after 1945, was and still is known as Bow Farm. I was born in this area in 1949 and, as things often go full circle, I have ended up back in this area sometime around 1998. Actually live on Bow ...see more
Would anyone have information on a company called Highland Industries? it was located in Greenock Scotland.
I attended Brimington Boys from 1962 - 1966. The Headmaster during my school time was the arch nemises of all pupils, Mr D Kelly. Looking back now I have nothing but admiration and a great respect for him and his aims and ambitions for his pupils. How would some of the present generation cope with him? Mr Bob Bailey was Deputy Head and tech drawing, Mr Clark was maths and communial singing in ...see more
Can't really remember the years, but our family used to walk to Ugbrooke House to collect conkers and admire the house from afar. The woods were always dark and spooky but I have very fond memories of the area. We walked from Chudleigh Knighton many times on a Sunday afternoon.
My grandparents, H.W.G White and his wife Kathleen, lived at Wheatleys, were my sister and I spent our school holidays. Fond memories of the Hedgers, who lived at the hall. Miss Monk, from the little bungalow at the back of the Manor house, the Misses Huggins who lived at the Mill house, by the Mill stream, the smell of hot cross buns from the village shop, which was also a bakery. Hot cross buns ...see more